Highly qualified teacher with many years of classroom experience available for tutoring. I bring a special skill set through my understanding of the school/home balance that students and families must juggle. In addition, if needed, I am an excellent advocate to communicate with your child's school to help in any way. I am...
Hi! My name is Abby. I am a Biology Secondary Education major at West Chester University. I have tutored in unofficial capacity throughout middle and high school. I am proficient in most subjects up to the high school level, a lot more in regards to biology (as it is a part of my major). I love to teach and help others with...
Hey amazing parents! My name is Jules, I have over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I currently have a full time job as a pre-k teacher but I have after school and weekend availability for babysitting! I'm hoping to grow a connection with a family and become their regular babysitter!
I have experience...
Hi there, I'm Skylar! I have many years of childcare experience, beginning with helping at my grandmother's daycare nearly a decade ago. She taught me a ton!
I love working collaboratively with parents to come up with schedules, lessons and plans individualized to each family's needs. My nannying experience is mainly with kids...
Skylar can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Hi there! My name is Charlotte. I'm 23 years old, I live in the borough, and have a lot of weekend and nighttime availability. Here's a little bit about me:
*Experience: I have over 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have also worked as a camp counselor for 5+ summers, so caring for multiple children at...
I am a fun loving nanny looking to enrich the lives of children through reading, music, imaginative play, and exploration! My experiences in childcare include preschool and kindergarten teaching, assisting students with special needs, babysitting, and both live in and live out nannying.
Cheryl can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
I like working with kids because there is nothing more rewarding to me than seeing a child have a "lightbulb moment" when they are able to grasp a concept that they are struggling with. I have worked with students with one-to-one tutoring for two years, in an intensive reading program. I have extensive training and college...
I graduated from West Chester University in 2018 with a Middle Grades and Special Education Teacher certificate with a concentration in Math! I taught 8th grade special education for a little under a year. I have babysat for my step sister twice a week for the past four years for my two nephews, and niece at 6 months old, 3...
Corinne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
I am a certified reading specialist who has training in Wilson, Project Read, Handwriting Without Tears, and Project Leap. I have been privately tutoring and working for an agency. The students I work with need remediation, enrichment, and help with keeping their skills sharp. I have a Spanish minor, so I have also tutored...
Hi everyone! I am currently home for the summer from Drexel University as a nursing major and I am looking for a nice summer babysitting/nannying job. I have volunteered in my church's nursery for over 5 years, helping watch over groups of kids ranging from newborn to the age of 6 or 7. I would occasionally help out family...
Naomi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
I have a degree and license to teach Elementary Education and Special Education. I have been teaching for seven years. I have taught third and fourth grade. I have taught every subject including Math, Reading, Phonics, Science, Social Studies, and Health. Upon request, I can submit a resent background checks.
Hi! I'm Rachel, I'm 24 years old and I absolutely adore working with kids! I have experience as a short-time teacher's assistant for pre-school and fourth-grade, experience as a summer camp counselor with children ages 5 through 15, and lots of experience with kids in general from years of babysitting (and having two younger...
Elementary Education teacher in Tredyffrin/Easttown School District for 20 years. Tutoring and helping to explore what your child needs in terms of best strategies for them as an Individual Learner. In addition to tutoring, I would love to help with study skills and organization. Thank you, Heather
I have had experience tutoring and interacting with children at all different ages. I specialize in reading and writing help, but can also tutor in basic math as well as humanities such as history.
I am currently a PA certified teacher in grades 4-8, and I have a concentration in Language Arts and a strong background in reading. I have worked in a 6th grade Language Arts classroom as well as classrooms of all subject areas in grades 6-8. I am also currently studying to obtain my reading specialist certificate.
Hi, my name is Alyssa!
I have over 10 years of childcare experience, starting with babysitting my sibling and cousins. Throughout my school years, I volunteered in a summer reading program that helped children learn to read. I babysat for multiple local families, including my teachers. I studied music therapy in college, where I...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Hi my name is Candace, and I am 27 years old. I am a Pennsylvania certified Pre-K to 4th grade teacher. In 2017, I graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I love to work with children and have five years of experience teaching and over 10 years of childcare experience.
I am...
Hello! I'm Caroline. I'm from Exton & I am going into my senior year at West Chester University. I'm studying to become an elementary school teacher with a minor in psychology & I'm beginning to take my master classes in literacy & reading specialist certification! I have all of my clearances! I have always had a passion for...
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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 $23.00 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 Downingtown, PA?
Care.com currently has 9 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.