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Linda R.
Alden, NY
$16-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(12)
Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood
I live in Marilla and I am a married woman who loves children. My husband and I have a young adult daughter. I volunteer at my Church youth group. I am a non-smoker with reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
When I babysit, I don't sit them in front of the TV! We play games, color, put puzzles together, read...
Linda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Linda was great. An absolute lifesaver. My kids liked her, and she said they were "great kids". I was like, "who's kids did you just watch?" Joking.. Kinda. She answered around 9:00PM to watch my children at 7:30AM the next morning."
Andy L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of other individuals for most of my work life. I started out as a teachers aide taking care of children 5-10 years old for a year. Now, I take care of adults with disabilities. My current job is being a supervisor for my current group home so I have an idea of how a home is run. I learned how to cook,...
Argenis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Argenis was very good with my little ones. He followed the routine and they had fun with him! "
Delia D.
Susanne W.
Buffalo, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Susanne. I have 2 grown sons 32/30 both are married. My oldest son is Deaf therefore, I know sign language. I have been working in the medical fields since 1983. I am certified in CPR, First Aid, I was a Certified Nursing & Dental Assistant. I have worked in Nursing homes, hospitals, offices & love caring for...
Susanne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I needed an adult night away from our three children and always struggle with finding someone willing and able to care for all three of our children, but Susanne was not deterred! She came prepared with all kinds of activities for them, snacks and...
David A.
5.0
(2)
I am a full time teacher, with flexible availability. 1 on 1 tutoring avail. My focus is early phonics and literacy, math (early foundations - high school), and behavior training involving family and child.
I focus on modeling positive behavior and academic strategies in order to help guide children to gain skills and feel...
5.0
"Whitney has tutored my daughter since the start of Covid. She is great with my daughter and very professional. They have developed a wonderful relationship and my daughter has improved greatly in all areas, especially reading. With Whitney's help, my daughter went...
Lisa N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a sixth year teacher in Buffalo. I have enjoyed years of babysitting and nannying for friends in my community and church. As the oldest sister of 6 and a teacher, I have lots of experience with children of all ages! I love reading and spending time outside and believe both are important for children's development.
Kara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Kara is wonderful! She is knowledgeable, patient, and kind! My daughter's reading skills have skyrocketed since working with Kara. I wish we had found her sooner!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Former daycare infant lead teacher, nanny, and live-in au pair turned birth and postpartum doula! A doula is a professional support person for parents going through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
*** I'm currently available for birth support, overnight doula support, as well as date night babysitting (one slot) ***
My...
Jamie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jamie is a wonderful nanny! She has been with us for over 6 months and we would highly recommend her. She is engaging, loving and attentive to our high-energy one year old. Jamie has been with our family through various milestones and transitions. She showed...
Stephanie S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have years of off and on experience in turoting with reading and overall homework assistance. I have a dgreee in elemantary ed/special ed
5.0
"She is intelligent,trustworthy and personable."
Sharon L.
Hi, I have been working with elderly within the last 20 years and I have watched children. I babysat after school . I enjoy working with children. I would love to get back into working with children. I wasn't I able to, for the last couple of years, due to caring for my dad. I do work part-time but have afternoons available. I...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
I have years of experience caring for infants to middle school ages. Before moving to Lockport I was a nanny for the same family for over 10 years. I watched 3 children from an infant to 12yr old. I provided all the care they needed 10 hrs a day. I provided light housekeeping, laundry, making meals for the children, bathing,...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Jessica. I'm a college graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I'm a Teacher's Aide in the West Seneca School District and am currently looking for evening babysitting positions. I previously worked for 2 different daycares, caring for children from ages 6 weeks to 4 years old. I love...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, detail oriented, and positive!
I started working with kids when I was 17. I regularly babysat one child from the age six months to two and a half years, as well as being responsible for the care of two dogs.
I have two years of experience teaching Spanish to both preschool students and...
Christianna can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am extremely passionate about making a difference in my students lives and ensuring their academic success and enrichment. I am a 3rd grade classroom teacher at a local public school district. I am extremely organized, people oriented and accommodating. I believe my career experience, educational background, professionalism...
I am a college student at Princeton and I'm excited to teach your children. I can teach English, history (World and U. S.), science (Physics, Biology, and Chemistry), and mathematics (all levels through Calculus). I worked in my high school's Writing Center, editing students' papers, tutoring students on writing concepts in...
Hello! My name is Laura, I am currently a third grade teacher in the Lackawanna CSD. I earned my B. S. in Early Childhood/Childhood Education from Alfred University and I am expected to graduate with my M. S. ed in Curriculum and Instruction with a Special Education degree from SUNY Fredonia. I've worked for years in inclusive...
Since I was a young girl I have loved to care for children. I started out with baby dolls, and then when I was 9 years old I found out my mother was expecting. Soon I had a little baby brother who I adore, and I took care of him right by my mom's side. This was what really started my love for children.
I have been babysitting...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
I graduated in May 2022 with my Master's in English Adolescence Education. I also have 3+ years tutoring experience and 2. 5+ years experience working in the children's department of a public library. As a tutor, I worked for my university as a peer tutor in English/Writing. I helped students identify their academic weakness,...
I have 3 children, all over 21. I have a Masters Degree in Literacy. Reading teacher for 19 years. Was a professional Nanny in NYC and The Hamptons during college years.
Libby can also help with: Meal prep
Victoria C.
Buffalo, NY
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there, my name is Victoria and I am a certified teacher! While I spent the last three years in the classroom, I am taking a break from teaching while I earn my Masters degree. Though my education experience is rooted in grades 6-12, I've been babysitting little ones since I was a teenager and was a camp counselor for...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Mikayla L.
Buffalo, NY
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience as an Expanded Learning Mentor for grades K-8. I have received training as a Math/English tutor, as well as in Social and Emotional learning, which focuses on the behavioral side of children's development and self-management.
speaks 4 languages / cooks, great with kids, fun, help kids with homework, likes to go out for walks.
Plamedie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent reading tutor reviews in East Amherst, NY
Linda R.
5.0
Linda was great. An absolute lifesaver. My kids liked her, and she said they were "great kids". I was like, "who's kids did you just watch?" Joking.. Kinda. She answered around 9:00PM to watch my children at 7:30AM the next morning.
- Andy L.
Argenis G.
5.0
Argenis was very good with my little ones. He followed the routine and they had fun with him!
- Delia D.
Susanne W.
5.0
My husband and I needed an adult night away from our three children and always struggle with finding someone willing and able to care for all three of our children, but Susanne was not deterred! She came prepared with all kinds of activities for them, snacks and information that they are constantly...
- David A.
Whitney M.
5.0
Whitney has tutored my daughter since the start of Covid. She is great with my daughter and very professional. They have developed a wonderful relationship and my daughter has improved greatly in all areas, especially reading. With Whitney's help, my daughter went from being behind to getting...
- Lisa N.
Kara S.
5.0
Kara has been great as a 1st grade reading tutor for my son. She is kind and patient and has a good rapport with my son. She is very organized, comes prepared with ideas of what to work on with him, and always shows up when she says she will!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in East Amherst, NY
How much do reading tutors charge near me in East Amherst, NY?
Hiring a local reading tutor in East Amherst, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 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 East Amherst, NY?
Care.com currently has 6 reading tutors in East Amherst, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from East Amherst 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 East Amherst that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in East Amherst, NY?
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 East Amherst 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 East Amherst, NY?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in East Amherst, NY, 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 East Amherst, NY 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.