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Hello! My name is Elise and I am a certified Language Arts teacher who is looking for tutoring jobs over the summer. My expertise is reading, writing, and comprehension. I have experience working with both special needs and gifted students.
I have taught language arts full time for two years and have been providing tutoring...
Shari J.
Enfield, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been an elementary school teacher for 31 years. I specialized in early literacy. I also tutored students with special needs for two years.
I am a certified and licensed full-time teacher who is available as a full-time or part-time nanny for the summer. I am currently teaching second grade but have taught kindergarten in the past. I am typically a director for a summer day camp and work with children ages 5-12. I have babysat for children of a variety of ages but...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
In school I would help everyone with their school work. More recently, I volunteer at my church, teaching and looking after children for multiple hours in a row. I also will be going to college to get a degree in early childhood education.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have been teaching at the elementary level for 22 years. I have taught all subjects and have tutored students in reading and math, ages 7 to 12. Additionally, I am a certified TESOL teacher with experience teaching decoding and reading skills to speakers of other languages. I have worked with diverse groups of children...
5.0
"Beth has been caring for my two elementary school-aged sons for the past year in my home, and has been absolutely wonderful. My sons love spending time with her because she is fun-loving, funny, creative, active, warm, and flexible. Any family would be fortunate...
Jessica W.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I taught preschool at a local public school for the past 8 years. I have a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Eastern Connecticut State University. When working with children I enjoy playing outdoors, reading, and engaging in imaginative play. I also love children's music and enjoy a good mid-day dance...
Annie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Annie is still our kids favorite sitter! She was great with them and wonderful to work with."
Christi M.
4.2
(6)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy taking care of children, pets, and the elderly because I like to make people happy. I have been a nanny for over 20 years, also a paraprofessional, special ed tutor, and I have been a substitute in the area schools. I have experience with all ages of children, from newborn through high school. I have experience with...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kathy is one of the most reliable Caregivers that I have had the pleasure to know. She was accommodating and went above her expected care. Very pleasant and punctual."
Heather R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a homeschooling mother of three grown children. I hold an Early Childhood Education degree and have worked in daycare centers and the public schools. During college, I was a nanny for twin infants. I was a teacher's aide in a junior high special education class for one year. I have been a therapeutic foster parent for eight...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I cannot express enough gratitude and admiration for Karen, who has been an integral part of our family for the past three years. Her dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of our two little girls have truly made her a guardian angel in...
Kurt S.
Arlene D.
Glastonbury, CT
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been a teacher for over 25 years. I love helping children succeed, by helping them to believe in themselves. If they believe, they can succeed!
5.0
"Arlene was absolutely amazing with our two children. She not only watches them to keep them safe she engages with them and teaches them new things. Every day she spent with them it seemed they learned something new. She helped us this past summer with our kids and...
Jessica R.
5.0
(3)
I am a licensed administrator and former teacher for grades 5- 12 Special Education and 6 -12 Mathematics. I have 18 years tutoring experience in all subject areas including early literacy, mathematics, handwriting, and test prep. I am the very proud mom of 4 wonderful kids aged 21 -28. I love animals and sports, spend lots of...
5.0
"LeeAnn is an amazing tutor specializing in math, English, and SPED. She can do it all. My son has been working with her for years and really loves her. He has used her for many subjects including honors algebra, geometry, history, and SAT review. She really cares...
Susan D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare worker for over a decade I started off working in Public Schools as a Before/After School Program Leader along with working as a STEM teacher in summer camp. Next I worked in daycares as both a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher and as a Floating Teacher. Most recently I was a Math/Reading Interventionist, giving...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy was great! My kids were immediately comfortable with her. They had a great evening and she tidied up after they were in bed. Will definitely have her come sit again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional Nanny for over 20 years and love what I do! I have cared for many families in my time. I have been with 6 families and have cared for 4 kids at a time. I have experience with newborns through high school age children. I generally stay with a family from birth till kindergarten.
Tracy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Consider your family incredibly lucky if your children are entrusted into Tracy's care. She is not only punctual, she's early for her shifts; she's kind, patient, energetic, creative... all the traits anyone could possibly want in a nanny. We adore her & our family...
Eveann M.
Kathy T.
Storrs Mansfield, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I babysat for as many as 5 young children when I was much younger, before I had children myself. I raised 2 boys, now ages 22 and 25 both of whom recently graduated from college. Since taking early retirement in 2012, I cared for an 18-month-old girl for several months until the family moved away. From August, 2013 through June...
Kathy can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Kathy took care of my Father-in-law for 6 months, doing housekeeping, grocery shopping and taking him out for meals. He thoroughly enjoyed her company and we felt very confident when he was in her care. Kathy has experience taking care of seniors and it was...
Paula N.
Lea D.
West Springfield, MA
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Excited To Start My New Adventure With A Wonderful Family
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with children on a daily basis for over 20 years. I am Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher qualified. I've worked at The Children's House in Springfield and Roots Learning Center in Westfield. I've also cared for children in their homes. I enjoy day trips to the library, parks, zoo, play dates, museums, Six...
Lea can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Lea has been with us for the past 8+ years, since our oldest was a few months old. She has been amazing with our girls and they love her. Kind, caring, and fun but also safety conscious. She has driven them to school and different activities and outings. She has...
Laura D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience as a teacher and mom, starting as a head day care teach in NY. After moving to CT, to raise a family, I worked with children who had learning differences for 12 years, and now substitute teach. I am fully vaccinated, boosted, and stay physically fit. I took the CPR and first aid class at the Red Cross....
Dianne can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Dianne has been tutoring my daughter who is 9 for the last two months. They work on reading, writing, and math. Dianne is an excellent tutor, I am very happy with the work she has done with my daughter. Dianne has been highly invested in making sure she is teaching...
Amanda B.
Dianne R.
Weatogue, CT
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a degree in education and psychology. I have been a substitute teacher after having been employed as a resource tutor (working with children who have learning differences) for over 12 years, with the Farmington school system. I am comfortable tutoring elementary school age children.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience in the Granby and Windsor Public Schools. I can help with Special Education, Math and English for grades 3 through 5. Experience with IEP's, 504's and SPED. I will help your child catch up on math facts, multi digit problems, read with fluency, decoding words and comprehension. If you are agreeable,...
5.0
"Eugenia is an exceptional tutor, we are very lucky to have found her. Our daughter has some learning disabilities and Eugenia's inside knowledge of how the schools work and teach has been invaluable to us. Eugenia speaks the schools language and knows what kids...
Amanda B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
My name is Vera and I have over 20 years experience on babysitting. In addition to that, I do have a bachelors degree in education.. I am also bilingual, Spanish is my native language.
Since I moved in to Massachusetts from my beloved Puerto Rico, I've worked for the schools department of Westfield, Holyoke and...
Vera can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"My husband and I hired Vera back in April and she became like family to us. The way she cared for our one year old son was truly incredible. We felt tremendously blessed to have found her. For four months she was our primary child care provider until we were...
Rocio G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an energetic person, who strives for excellence in all I do. I'm currently working with high needs and at risk youths and adults mastering the English language. I have been tutoring for 8 years, and I am trained in Orton-Gillingham method of reading instruction for individuals with Dyslexia. I know all students have the...
5.0
"I worked very closely with Kevin while he did his student teaching. Kevin is a very responsible educator. He puts forth 100% in whatever he does!"
Cheryl S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kaitlin! I am in the process of getting ready to leave my current nanny position and am looking for my next adventure! My previous job as a preschool teacher (10 years) gave me the tools and skills I needed to provide meaningful experiences for children on a one-to-one basis. I enjoy planning fun and educational...
Kaitlin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I CANNOT say enough good things about Kaitlyn. She loves my 2 kids (3 and 4) like her own. She's very engaging and brings activities, both educational and fun that my kids enjoy. They are so intelligent and ahead of the game at this point and a great deal of that...
Meagan K.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Ellington, CT
Beth M.
5.0
Beth has been caring for my two elementary school-aged sons for the past year in my home, and has been absolutely wonderful. My sons love spending time with her because she is fun-loving, funny, creative, active, warm, and flexible. Any family would be fortunate to have her care for their...
- Jessica W.
Annie V.
5.0
Annie is still our kids favorite sitter! She was great with them and wonderful to work with.
- Christi M.
Kathleen P.
5.0
Kathy is one of the most reliable Caregivers that I have had the pleasure to know. She was accommodating and went above her expected care. Very pleasant and punctual.
- Heather R.
Karen N.
5.0
I cannot express enough gratitude and admiration for Karen, who has been an integral part of our family for the past three years. Her dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of our two little girls have truly made her a guardian angel in our lives. From the moment she...
- Kurt S.
Arlene D.
5.0
Arlene was absolutely amazing with our two children. She not only watches them to keep them safe she engages with them and teaches them new things. Every day she spent with them it seemed they learned something new. She helped us this past summer with our kids and we couldn’t be more pleased! We are...
- Jessica R.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ellington, CT
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Ellington, CT?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Ellington, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $24.80 per hour as of February 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 Ellington, CT?
Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in Ellington, CT. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ellington 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 Ellington that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Ellington, CT?
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 Ellington 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 Ellington, CT?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Ellington, CT, 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 Ellington, CT 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.