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Hello! My name is Melissa and I am a teacher licensed in early childhood education for students with and without disabilities. I have been teaching for 7 years. I currently teach First Grade, but in the past I have taught Kindergarten, Third Grade, and Fifth Grade. I have two masters degrees: Elementary Education and Special...
Hello! My name is Jalen and I am currently a senior at Eastern Nazarene College, I am going to school for Elementary Education with a minor in health. I am originally from Boston, MA. My experience with children started when I became an older sister to my younger sister and an aunt. I became her babysitter on a regular basis...
Jalen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Victoria S.
Dorchester Center, MA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Teacher Looking For Weekend Sitting Jobs
Hi! I am Victoria and I have over 10 years of experience caring for and teaching children. I am a certified special education teacher, ESL teacher, and am Wilson Reading trained. I have dedicated my life to supporting children from all backgrounds and needs and look forward to supporting the children and families in my...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Alana F.
Dorchester Center, MA
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as patient, loving, and fun.
I like working with kids because I have always loved to see the joy I can bring to them.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to help teach and nurture children.
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old.
In my spare time, I like to read and play soccer.
Alana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sabrina! I live in Boston, MA. I have a Bachelors degree in Journalism & Business. I graduated from college with Honors and was Salutatorian of my high school class. I tutor children on mainly core subjects. I know ASL as well and have performed with the San Diego Symphony and have taught children's ASL classes...
Sabrina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Sabrina is friendly, caring, and professional. She is a wonderful teacher and my kids loved having her work with them. She is great at planning educational games and activities. I would highly recommend her for any position that she pursues. Thank you!"
Martha S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Arielle. To start off, I would like to tell you a little about myself both personally and professionally.
I hold both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Lesley University. My bachelor's degree is in Elementary Education and English, and my master's degree is in Special Education. This will be my...
Arielle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Arielle is fantastic. She is very responsible, dependable and easy to work with. My two little girls (22 months and 5yrs old) really bonded with her. They had a great time with her and most importantly they were safe with her. She was here in the mornings to get my...
Claudina S.
Xiangyang C.
Brookline, MA
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced And Loving Babysitter Looking For Full-Time Opportunity
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Responsible babysitter with experience in early childhood education. Fluent in Mandarin, willing to teach Mandarin and Chinese culture. Skilled in creating educational and engaging activities while prioritizing children's safety. Enjoys cooking healthy food. Trusted by parents, affectionate toward all cared-for...
Xiangyang can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Julie is amazing with our son and he loves spending time with her. I don’t know where we’d be without her and her exceptional care. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I specialize in infants and toddlers. I have cared for children, who's ages range from 2 months old to 11 years old, most often my 6-year-old nephew. I have taken care of children in all developmental ages for many hours including meal times (bottle feeding, spoon feeding and cleaning), bath/bed times (nighttime routines,...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Rachel has been an amazing nanny for our 6 month old. She is very warm and loving. I trust her to keep him safe at all times. She still comes for occasional babysitting when she is available."
Amber B.
4.6
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter since I was 13 years old. I have watched children from infancy to 14 years of age including special needs. I have been a nanny for a 2-year-old. I have also been in a nanny share with newborns 2 weeks apart. I also nannied for twin 3-month-olds and 3-year-old. I am fun, caring, energetic, loving and...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Kayla is amazing. We are so grateful to have found her and have her as part of our childcare "family". She cares for our three daughters (3yo & 6mo twins). They love her. She is unflappable, always has a positive attitude. She has a fun activity for our 3 yo every...
Lauren T.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Lucy, and I just moved to Bed-Stuy in May after graduating from Barnard College with a degree in English and creative writing. I have 10 years of babysitting experience from toddlers to pre-teens and have also spent several summers as a performing and visual arts camp counselor for ages 7-15. I'm a creative and...
Lucy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My kids adore Lucy! She is so warm, responsible, and communicative. I will definitely be using her for future visits!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Week of August 22 only! I love children and enjoy helping them grow in character and knowledge. I am warm and caring. One of my strengths is teaching a child something new or helping them overcome a struggle. Developing a child's character is important and would prefer to partner with families that value love, discipline and...
Kari can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Kari was such a blessing to our family this past year! We hired her for our after-school caregiver for the 2020-2021 school year and kept her for additional support in June until camps started. She is loving, patient, creative and engaging. In addition to...
Justin G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 25-year-old living in Boston. During the school year I am a second grade special education teacher. I have my masters in teaching reading. I love working with children. I have spent most my summers nannying for children from newborn to 14.
Nora can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Sarah R.
Boston, MA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have my masters degree in Elementary Education from BU and I have experience teaching students in K-5 and babysitting children ages 1-12. I have been working as a 1st grade teacher at a private school for the past 2 years but decided to take the rest of the school year off to pursue additional literacy training and...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah has been babysitting our 2 children, ages 6 and 9, this summer and I can't say enough wonderful things about her. Sarah is very active with the kids, taking them for walks, to the park, baking with them, doing art projects, and playing games. She is...
Jennifer G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
**Please note I'm only available evenings and weekends at the moment.**
Are you seeking a reliable & experienced babysitter for your children? Look no further!
Hi, I'm Maddie, a seasoned babysitter with 10 years of experience. As a compassionate, patient & attentive caregiver, I prioritize the safety, well-being, & happiness...
Maddie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had Maddie watch our 1.5yo during the day and we really liked her. She was very good at communicating and I appreciated that she was reliable. My little guy had fun with her!"
Megan I.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan and I am a research tech who loves spending time and caring for kids. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 13 and have loved being able to continue outside my 9-5. Since graduating from Boston College in May 2022, I work in biomedical research at the Whitehead Institute in Cambridge. I am CPR/ First...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Megan to watch our children so we could have a night out. She was very sweet and patient with my children. She was understanding of my daughter's special needs, and she was able to get both kids to bed on time- which isn't an easy task! I highly recommend...
Jessica K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 3rd (almost 4th) year medical student at BU and 2020 Duke grad. I'm looking for intermittent, flexible work to help pay for school expenses.
I love playing sports, cooking, & reading. Not a huge TV girl, I enjoy coming up with activities to occupy kids outside of tv . Previous families describe me as imaginative,...
Noelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Noelle has been an amazing caretaker for our 3 year old son during this summer. She is extremely bright, talented, and has a genuine love for children and animals.
She has demonstrated to us that she is fully capable of showing 100% attention and dedication...
Vanessa K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm, patient, loving well educated caregiver and know how to manage a busy household. I have years of experience caring for infants through teenagers and pets. I enjoy playing games, reading, creating art and checking homework. Very flexible and happy to help with whatever you need including light cooking and cleaning,...
Joan can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Joan is wonderful and knows how to facilitate running a busy house and being an extra set of hands. She is very dependable, punctual, and helpful. Having raised her own kids and grand-kids, she's very familiar with the things needed to help a busy household with...
Christine M.
Daisy S.
Dorchester, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care Provider/ Behavior Analyst/Special Education Teacher
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I've been nannying for 6 years. I nannied children from ages 0-13. During those experiences, I meal prepped, drove children to activities, date nights, homework help, and the list goes on! I also have experience nannying/tutoring children with special needs. I am a Lesley University graduate for special education. I am...
Daisy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Daisy is absolutely lovely. She is warm and authentic, and her genuine enjoyment of kids is so clear."
Marjanna B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Elaina, and I am looking for summer tutoring opportunities for elementary students in the Brighton/Brookline area.
I have a BA in Psychology from Hendrix College and an ME in Elementary Education from Lesley University, and have been an elementary classroom teacher since February of 2023. I also have years of...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a middle school ELA teacher; I currently teach eighth grade, though I have experience teaching sixth and seventh grade, as well as Early Childhood Education. I currently teach ELA, and I also have background in Math, as well as Severe and Moderate Disability. I tutor students in ELA, college prep (SAT, admissions essays,...
5.0
"Amelia has been great helping our 9th grader get organized and manage her workload as she entered high school remotely this year. Amelia's patience and vivacious personality made it easy for her and our reluctant & shy teenager to connect. Her personalized approach...
Sandra M.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Dorchester Center, MA
Sabrina S.
5.0
Sabrina is friendly, caring, and professional. She is a wonderful teacher and my kids loved having her work with them. She is great at planning educational games and activities. I would highly recommend her for any position that she pursues. Thank you!
- Martha S.
Arielle B.
5.0
Arielle is fantastic. She is very responsible, dependable and easy to work with. My two little girls (22 months and 5yrs old) really bonded with her. They had a great time with her and most importantly they were safe with her. She was here in the mornings to get my 5yr old ready for camp and take...
- Claudina S.
Xiangyang C.
5.0
Julie is amazing with our son and he loves spending time with her. I don’t know where we’d be without her and her exceptional care.
- Care member
Rachel T.
5.0
Rachel has been an amazing nanny for our 6 month old. She is very warm and loving. I trust her to keep him safe at all times. She still comes for occasional babysitting when she is available.
- Amber B.
Kayla M.
5.0
Kayla has far exceeded our expectations as a nanny of our three children! She has been working for us for 3 years, and has become part of the family. She started when our twins were 6 months old and our oldest was 2 years old. She was like superwoman with 3 kids under 3! Now the twins are 3 years...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Dorchester Center, MA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Dorchester Center, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of April 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Dorchester Center, MA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Dorchester Center and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Dorchester Center that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Dorchester Center, MA?
The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Dorchester Center have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Dorchester Center, MA, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.
What types of reading tutors near me in Dorchester Center, MA can I hire?
With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.