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I have 7 years of experience teaching in the public school system. 4 years in private school setting, 2 of which were working with students who had extreme challenges. I am now homeschooling my 2 girls and would love working with other children near the same age alongside them in the morning or whenever is convenient. I could...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an NJ certified teacher for K-8. I'm also certified K-12 for special education, bilingual Spanish and English as a second language. I have about 10 years of teaching experience, but have not worked full-time since 2001. Since then, I have raised my now 27-year-old daughter and have volunteered extensively in 4-H for 15...
5.0
"Tere worked with my son to strengthen his writing skills. She is incredibly patient with my high-energy young son and comes to each session with a wealth of prepared materials that help him progress and stay engaged. She has also developed an incentive system...
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a creative and hardworking childcare provider with 3 years of paid experience caring for children 6 months to 10 years old. My passion for fostering children's growth and development comes from my experience in previous babysitting roles and my job at a daycare.
I am comfortable enforcing household rules and will follow...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jousevanie F.
Keezletown, VA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!!!! My name is Jousevanie (people also call me Juicy for short) and I am a nursing student at BRCC!! I do have a CPR certification. I have a really fun personality!! I really enjoy singing, dancing around, playing games, puzzling, drawing/coloring, enjoying nature I enjoy being around people, but I have a true talent for...
Jousevanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Chris C.
Shenandoah, VA
$17-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for many children over the years & have raised 3 kids of my own. Pets are like family & are included in any caregiving role. I enjoy reading, music, games & make believe as imagination is key. I enjoy outdoor activities. Infants find me gentle, caring & warm. I bond quickly to ensure they feel safe. I follow safe...
Chris can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Chris worked for our family in a full-time capacity for almost 2 years and essentially helped to raise our daughter, who was about 8 weeks old when he started as our Manny. Chris is incredibly professional and helpful- he would do housework and laundry during...
Rachel B.
5.0
(8)
As a teenager and to my mid twenties I was nanny. Throughout university I was a tutor with the America Reads program. From 2016 to 2020 I taught elementary school. I have experience with newborns all the way up to teenagers. I am looking for a summer Nanny position as well as "as needed" (date nights, weekend trips etc)...
Michell can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michell was always on time, very caring with my daughters, and very responsible. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caregiver! "
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Dieira H.
Charlottesville, VA
$13/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was born and raised here in the lovely town of Charlottesville Virginia. My first experience in childcare was as camp counselor for kids ages kindergarten through rising 4th grade at summer camp run by Abundant Life Ministries. I helped to prepare meals for the campers and was responsible for leading group meetings and group...
Dieira can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"First, the kids really connected with Dieira, and her knowledge and experience having worked in daycares helped with the connection.
Additionally, she was professional and flexible with our (parents) changing schedules."
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there!
I have 13+ years experience of babysitting, nannying, and teaching art and music for various families with kids of all ages. I'm an experienced cook and have done all of the typical nanny duties such as running errands, picking up/ dropping off, changing diapers, light housekeeping, dishes, laundry, designing...
Leah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leah is fantastic and we are so lucky to have her. She is patient and kind with our boys. She is always on time and is willing to help with anything we need, including help with homework, playing games, cleaning the kitchen, etc. She is also an amazing artist!...
Andrea S.
My name is Hannah and I am originally from Virginia, but just moved to the Charlottesville region to study medicine at UVA. My experience with childcare started when I was about 12 and babysat for my two younger brothers as well as multiple families in our neighborhood and church. I continued to babysit for a number of families...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi everyone! I am currently pursuing my Masters in Early Childhood Education at Brooklyn College. I have five years of childcare experience with children ages 3 months-12 years including tutoring/homework help. My experience includes after school programs, summer day camps, day care, and babysitting. I worked at a day care...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I worked for seven years at both Good shepherd daycare centers in Harrisonburg, and brought both of my now teenage children with me also . As a teacher's assistant, I helped teach the alphabet, numbers, reading, writing, potty training, feeding , diaper changing, and earlier in my career , took care of a elderly lady and her...
Sherry can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Alexandra Q.
Harrisonburg, VA
$13-17/hr • 8 yrs exp
Fun Baby Sitter And Friend/role Model To Hang Out With
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alex Q and I'm 19 years old. I am a sophomore at James Madison University and I'm a psychology major. I have 8 years of experience babysitting all different ages from children under 1 years old to 15-year-olds. I absolutely love kids and have full time nannied before picking children up from school and making...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
I am a licensed former special education teacher. I taught special education for five years; three years at the high school level and two years at the middle school level. I taught 7th and 8th grade English in the collaborative setting, 7th grade history in the collaborative setting, and US history in the collaborative...
Abigail S.
Harrisonburg, VA
$13/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Abigail. I'm A JMU Sophomore. I Major In History And Minor In Secondary Education.
I'd describe my personality as Loyal, Caring, Intelligent
I like working with kids because they are so creative and have a lot of energy. They aren't weighed down by the weight of the world. They're just a breath of fresh air.
I started working with kids when I was 14 years old. I have two siblings younger than me by a decade....
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jenna J.
Earlysville, VA
$12-15/hr
Hello,
My name is Jenna J and I am an AP student fanatic. I love helping kids and friends through problems and homework. I also take 3 AP Classes and am pretty on top of things for school. I am good all-around in subjects but I would say English and Art are my top 2 subjects.
Tonya G.
Harrisonburg, VA
$13-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Principal at a private day school. Master's degree in special education. Love working with children teaching them and giving them a sense of belonging.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Isabelle and I am an Elementary Education major at James Madison University. I have about a year and a half of experience working with children. I have taken care or and taught children ages 3 to 10 and have loved every second with them. When I'm watching the children I like to help with their homework or provide simple...
Isabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Abigail L.
Harrisonburg, VA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as upbeat, optimistic, adaptable
I like working with kids because I love being able to have fun and teach! I was a coach for years and I've always felt very fulfilled working with children.
I started working with kids when I was about 14-15, working as a camp and clinic counselor for my softball...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My tutoring experience began in middle school and stretched into high school, during which I created my own tutoring business and tutored several students in my community. My areas of expertise are anything related to Language Arts, Spanish, history/social studies, and middle/elementary school science and math. I love working...
Jessica V.
Harrisonburg, VA
$13-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as caring, effervescent, and patient!
I like working with kids because I have a family full of children and I am the oldest, so it is in my nature to be looking after them! The feeling I get after helping a child is rewarding and incomparable to any other!
I started working with kids when I was a...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Elkton, VA
Teresa M.
5.0
Tere worked with my son to strengthen his writing skills. She is incredibly patient with my high-energy young son and comes to each session with a wealth of prepared materials that help him progress and stay engaged. She has also developed an incentive system that encourages him to stay focused...
- Care member
Chris C.
5.0
Chris worked for our family in a full-time capacity for almost 2 years and essentially helped to raise our daughter, who was about 8 weeks old when he started as our Manny. Chris is incredibly professional and helpful- he would do housework and laundry during downtime, and really helped to keep our...
- Rachel B.
Michell D.
5.0
Michell was always on time, very caring with my daughters, and very responsible. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caregiver!
- Care member
Dieira H.
5.0
Dieira is exceptional, trustworthy and reliable! She has been with our son since he was 3 months old (now almost 2), and it has been a truly delightful experience. Our son loves her (and she loves him!). We 100% recommend her to anyone, and we feel lucky to have met her!
- Jon S.
Leah D.
5.0
Leah is fantastic and we are so lucky to have her. She is patient and kind with our boys. She is always on time and is willing to help with anything we need, including help with homework, playing games, cleaning the kitchen, etc. She is also an amazing artist! We love Leah!
- Andrea S.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Elkton, VA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Elkton, VA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Elkton, VA on Care.com will cost an average of $14.00 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 Elkton, VA?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Elkton, VA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Elkton 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 Elkton that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Elkton, VA?
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 Elkton 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 Elkton, VA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Elkton, VA, 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 Elkton, VA 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.