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60 reading tutors are listed in Downingtown, PA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Downingtown, PA
5.0
(1)
With over 19 years of teaching experience ranging from the 6th grade to college level, I am chomping at the bit to get back to helping students polish their writing and reading comprehension.
With a deep background in technical writing as well as a variety of software applications, I have decided to return to my educational...
5.0
"Sue is a wonderful teacher and helped my daughter with her college essay. She's been accepted to 2 great universities. She received grants amounting to 50% of the tuition,"
Frank R.
Along with my years of experience in childcare, I currently volunteer tutor inner-city middle school studentss in Philadelphia through the AVID program.
I am a certified 7th-12th grade English Teacher. I have experience teaching 7th, 9th, 11th, and 12th grade English. I taught in the Coatesville Area School District for 2 years. Following my time at Coatesville, I taught at Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School for 1. 5 years. In addition to teaching, I was the Girls Varsity...
I have 19+ years of classroom experience and have taught Pre-K (6 Yrs), K (1), 2nd (1 Yr), 3rd (7 Yrs) & 4th (4 Yrs) in a variety of learning environments. I have a Dual BA degree in Psychology and Elementary Education and my Master's in Education. I have worked with students of all ages with varied challenges such as ADD, ADHD,...
I have 2 years of experience teaching. I can help with Elementary Math, Reading and Writing. I have experience designing lessons using differentiated instruction methods to address the academic needs of students.
James, Jr. C.
Downingtown, PA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With years of experience in schools combined with training in a Masters of Education program, I can help your child with what they need to learn.
For the past two years, I have worked as an instructional assistant for elementary and middle schools in English, Math and Special Education. I am currently tutoring a 9-year-old,...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mother of 2, now empty nester. Looking for part-time jobs to earn some extra spending money. Lots of experience, cleaning my own home and others' homes. Detailed and efficient, at a very affordable price. Trustworthy and dependable. Can give references if wanting.
5.0
(1)
I am fun-loving, energetic, and I love children!
I enjoy playing outside, doing crafts, and teaching kids new ways to have fun, but most importantly, I'm not afraid of getting messy or of bugs.
For the past three years, I have served as a student-intern, under the leadership of a certified teacher, for elementary level students...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"We have known Rachel for many years and have had her in our home, both as friend and babysitter many times. She is bright, cheerful, lots of fun and does a great job picking up after the evening. She is an excellent choice for caring for your child/children!"
Jeannine G.
Hailey M.
Downingtown, PA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I am a junior in nursing school and am CPR certified, as well as trained in basic first aid skills. I have many years of home health, babysitting, and pet sitting experience. I have three years of tutoring experience for SAT prep and most basic high school classes, including math up through pre calc.
I'd describe my...
Hailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ashlyn D.
Downingtown, PA
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
If I had to describe my personality in three words it would be: caring, open-minded, and empathetic
I started working with kids during my sophomore year of high school. My senior project was to help teach kids soccer with my old soccer coach at FC Delco. I loved it so much that I completed 20+ more hours than what I needed...
Ashlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Andrea R.
Downingtown, PA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, humorous and caring
I started working with kids when I was 12 babysitting my 4 nieces and my nephew and then I eventually started babysitting kids in my neighborhood at least twice a week!
I worked as a teachers helper in a preschool for 3 years as well for high school credits.
In my spare...
Skills:
CPR
4.8
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I created the Art and Pottery after-school program currently running at the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, PA where I taught children of all ages for over 10 years. I taught as a substitute and pottery teacher at Media Providence Friends School and as an acting teacher at Hedgerow Theater. I began my training in childcare...
Marie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sage is wonderful with children! I've hired her for date nights and the kids loved her. She is fun, trustworthy, dedicated, creative and the kids enjoyed her presence. I will be contacting her again."
Elizabeth L.
5.0
(2)
For more than 12 years, I home educated my four children. In addition to providing home education, I have assisted in choosing and teaching curriculum for various local cooperative education communities. For the past 20 years I have participated in several educational opportunities I was employed at Faith Christian Academy,...
5.0
"If you are looking for a warm, loving, competent, creative and energetic tutor for your child, you can't do better than Sheri Stehr. I have known Sheri for more than 20 years, as a friend and fellow teacher. I am currently her ESL Mentor for a global ESL tutoring...
Karen J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amanda and I am a Penn State graduate with a B. S., M. Ed in Special Education and Curriculum Development. I am currently a Reading Specialist, as well as a former teacher.
I have worked as a babysitter/ tutor for 6+ years with kiddos of all ages! I am looking to babysit and/or tutor after school in the West...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda is caring, punctual, kept the kids safe and entertained during a tough time where they were confined to the home. She was able to supplement caring for the kids with grade appropriate school lessons and activities. I highly recommend her!"
Nianda R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have an abundance of child care experience, starting from an early age (I have 14 nieces and nephews!). I am currently a middle school Reading Specialist, and have been working as a teacher for 25 plus years. I enjoy working with children and their families so much that I have been consistently employed part-time as a...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We highly recommend Lisa! She was great with my 3 children. They loved her for her balance of fun and discipline! She was flexible and very dependable. If our current life circumstances were different she'd still be with us!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
Welcome to my profile! I am currently a Reading Specialist in Chester County, as well as a former special education teacher. I have taught early elementary grades-high school in learning support, autistic support, and life skills classroom settings. I received both my undergraduate/graduate degrees from Penn State...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review my profile and qualifications! I graduated with honors from West Chester University where I earned a degree in Elementary Education and Theater. I hold three Pennsylvania Teacher Certifications in Grades PreK-6 and 7-8 Social Studies. I have more than six combined years of...
5.0
"Mary Kate worked with our daughter for 6 months and helped her make significant progress. She was always on time and very flexible. She connected well with our daughter and built a great rapport with her. I would hire her again."
Keynard E.
I have extensive experience working with and supervising kids of various ages. I've tutored, taught and done babysitting. I'm responsible, reliable, patient and very creative. I like to inspire and motivate kids to do better and believe in themselves. I'm currently in graduate school part-time getting my Masters degree in...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kirsten H.
Coatesville, PA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/nanny Available For Weekday And Weeknight Jobs
I have worked in numerous care giving settings. My experience includes babysitting for children from ages 2-13, I have worked in a Kinder Care Learning Center caring for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, and I have worked as a camp counselor at the Brandywine YMCA caring for children ages 5-6. I graduated college with a...
Kirsten can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as being friendly and caring. I love children.
I know the importance of finding the right fit for a family. I also was a caregiver for my elderly mother for five years.
In my spare time, I like to run and exercise. I like to cook. I spend a lot of time with my grandchildren. I have five...
Marcia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Downingtown, PA
Susan S.
5.0
Sue is a wonderful teacher and helped my daughter with her college essay. She's been accepted to 2 great universities. She received grants amounting to 50% of the tuition,
- Frank R.
Rachel K.
5.0
We have known Rachel for many years and have had her in our home, both as friend and babysitter many times. She is bright, cheerful, lots of fun and does a great job picking up after the evening. She is an excellent choice for caring for your child/children!
- Jeannine G.
Marie K.
5.0
Marie is an experienced and caring individual, who has years of experience caring for children and animals. She is someone who can be trusted and has good common sense and life experience. She has her own transportation and is reliable, will show up and be on time for her responsibilities. Plus,...
- Judy P.
Sheri S.
5.0
If you are looking for a warm, loving, competent, creative and energetic tutor for your child, you can't do better than Sheri Stehr. I have known Sheri for more than 20 years, as a friend and fellow teacher. I am currently her ESL Mentor for a global ESL tutoring company, and I know her to be a...
- Karen J.
Amanda W.
5.0
Amanda is caring, punctual, kept the kids safe and entertained during a tough time where they were confined to the home. She was able to supplement caring for the kids with grade appropriate school lessons and activities. I highly recommend her!
- Nianda R.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Downingtown, PA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Downingtown, PA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Downingtown, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $22.45 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Downingtown, PA?
Care.com currently has 11 reading tutors in Downingtown, PA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Downingtown 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 Downingtown that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Downingtown, PA?
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 Downingtown 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 Downingtown, PA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Downingtown, PA, 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 Downingtown, PA 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.