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60 reading tutors are listed in Ferndale, MI
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Ferndale, MI
I am currently a SAHP to a 4 and 6 yo, whom I homeschool. Before having children, I worked in a classroom for the 6. 5 years both as an assistant teacher and lead teacher. I have experience working with children from as young as 3 months up to 6 years in a school setting. I also have experience as a reading tutor for working...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have been involved in the arts my whole life, and have the skills to teach basic drawing skills and exercises, with emphasis in figure drawing. If you have a child who is interested in cartoons and storytelling, I am also skilled in animation and character design.
My experience with young children includes instructing...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a teacher for the past 18 years. Currently kindergarten, but mostly first grade. Feel free to contact me about tutoring hours. It changes with different sports seasons ( my kids are in sports). I will also be available during the summer months if anyone is interested.
5.0
"Stacy worked as a tutor for me and I loved her, haven't been able to find a better one. She was dependable and patient with my boys, she clearly communicated with me their needs and got them off to a great start!! I saved her number so I can call her when I'm in...
Angela S.
Hannah B.
Ferndale, MI
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have a ton of experience tutoring and teaching children of all ages. I have a degree in secondary education and have taught English and Spanish before in the past. I also taught younger children all courses such as math, science, social studies, etc.
In 2020 I tutored a freshman student for several months, focusing on...
Hello, I have been a professional nanny for over 20 years. My job duties and skills are listed as follows: House managing, meal preparation, laundry, housekeeping, bathing, changing, strolling, holding, nurturing, age appropriate activities, playing outside, arts and crafts, errands, working with young children on their motor...
Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Alexi S.
Ferndale, MI
$27-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available evenings and weekends!!
Hi, I'm Alexi! Originally from Minnesota, I recently relocated and am excited to bring my passion for childcare to a new community. With many years of experience working with children from newborns to 13-year-olds, I have a strong foundation in fostering growth, learning, and fun. In addition...
Alexi can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate nanny caring for my nephew and client ages 2 and 4 years old (year 2007 - 2020)reading stories, playing games, preparing food, help with homework, folding clothes, washing and drying. A compassionate and versatile nanny. Year 2021 - taking care of developmental disability.
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Joan when my daughter was almost one year old. She is very friendly, she plays with M, talk to her, sing to her and teach her how to walk. I should say Joan who helps M how to walk. Joan has two daughters who are helping too in case Joan can't work,...
Ming G.
Morgan S.
Warren, MI
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Morgan. I received my first child care position in 2017 as an Assistant Teacher. I worked with infant - preschool occasionally floated to older age classrooms. Also gained experience at an elementary school where I supervised before and after school care. Having between 10-17 children independently. Grades...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We are so grateful and happy that we found Morgan. She was on time and spent the entire time interacting with the kids. She even brought toys and play dough to keep them entertained. My kids still ask about her. We will be calling Morgan again!!!"
Anastasia P.
Carla W.
Franklin, MI
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
English, Spanish, And/or Speech Certified Instructor/tutor
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Currently full-time, certified educator in local public school district. Certified in secondary English, Spanish, & speech (as in public speaking). Have taught home-schooled students as well as tutored others. I've worked w/middle, high school, and college students. Letters of recommendation available upon request. During COVID,...
5.0
"My daughter was failing 9th grade English and I looked on Care.com and found Ms. Carla. When my daughter and I had our first meeting with Ms. Carla, I felt very comfortable and sure she was the right person to help my daughter improve her grades, and to help her...
Lashonda L.
Lauren M.
Royal Oak, MI
$11-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter & Nanny, A Wonderfully Fun Individual Who Has Been Called Mary Poppins!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a well rounded individual who has a passion for art and children. I have years of experience in child care and development, mentoring, art education and overall being a creative and inspiring role model for children. I have always have a high level of integrity when it comes to compassion and the care for children. I think...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Lauren took excellent care of my infant son!"
Julia M.
Heaven A.
Detroit, MI
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have a great deal of experience babysitting and tutoring. I have worked with children with special needs such as autism, and have tutored in ESL, basic reading, writing, math, and science. Some of the activities I love to do with kids are telling stories, arts and crafts, and dance parties! I have also been extremely...
Heaven can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heavenlee cared for my two boys for a few years, and we could not have been happier. She was always on time, high energy, and happy to work with our family. She made sure the boys were entertained, active, and most importantly, safe. I highly recommend Heavenlee to...
Monique S.
Kathleen F.
Detroit, MI
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for over 20 years. I am also a trained birth and postpartum doula/infant care specialist with an extra focus on twins. In addition to child care, which is always first and foremost, I assist with general house chores, making family meals, dishes, laundry, running errands, caring for pets, driving to and from...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kathleen was our nanny for a number of years and has remained a friend to me and all three of my children (they still get excited by the prospects of a visit from Kathleen and they're now 18, 15 and 12!). Kathleen is reliable, responsible, experienced, engaging,...
Ellen C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 33 years old and enrolled as a second degree nursing student at Oakland University. I am often surrounded by the children of friends and family and enjoy doing whatever it is they love to do. I can have fun playing games or make believe and am happy to help with homework and reading, too.
I have been babysitting since I...
Jane can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jane did a great job. The kids loved her."
Nick T.
5.0
(1)
My strategy as a tutor is to encourage a growth mindset in students so that they can maintain a positive attitude about learning and school.
I have experience tutoring at the college level through a freshman mentoring program at Albion College, as well as a current job at a tutoring company that I started in January. I also...
5.0
"Julia tutored my grandson this past year in both Math and Science. My grandson was in 9th grade. Julia really took steps to engage with him in a very positive way. He really enjoyed working with her and hopes to be able to work with her during his 10th grade year....
Shelley M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a teacher with 30 years experience in elementary and special education. I enjoy seeing kids learn and improve their skills! Over the span of my career, I have provided services for just about all types of disabled (and non-disabled) children/young adults in all educational fields carefully reviewing what is needed,...
5.0
"Jay's knowledge, guidance and holistic approach have been priceless. His ability to communicate effectively with us/parents, siblings, school staff and my child's counselor is amazing. I'm a professional parent whose children are my top priority. Thanks, Jay,...
Kathy H.
4.8
(14)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have a passion for nurturing and educating children, guiding them to become compassionate and intelligent individuals. Through my experience and research, I have developed effective methods to achieve this goal. With 22 years of experience as a nanny, primarily working with newborns to 4-year-olds, and also taking care...
Denise can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Denise to take care of our daughter starting at 3 months old. We've been so impressed by Denise's skills and knowledge. We are first time parents and were hoping to find a nanny to help us navigate taking care of an infant. We've learned so much from...
Elizabeth K.
Timothy D.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Dedicated K-12 Tutor, TA, And Former Student-Teacher
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Timothy. I am a 31-year-old tutor, school aide, and writing specialist from Bloomfield. I try to bring my upbeat personality and passion for learning into everything I do. I am a recent graduate of a rigorous elementary education degree program at OU (3. 9 GPA). I also worked a paid position at the...
5.0
"I hired Timothy for tutoring in English for 8 months. He was punctual and professional. Would recommend. He is good teacher for me!!!!"
Hiroki T.
Kelsey M.
Royal Oak, MI
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I love spending time and working with children, it has always been my passion. I am a certified teacher, with over 15 years of experience both babysitting and nannying.
Currently, I am a certified teacher, and graduated from Michigan State in 2012. I just finished my 4th year teaching Kindergarten. I love my job, and...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We interviewed Kelsey to help at our son's birthday party. She was extremely responsive and very flexible. She offered ideas around arts and crafts for a wide age range. A family member decided to help out with all of the children. Otherwise, we would have hired...
Patricia S.
Marni M.
Berkley, MI
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For A Certified SPECIAL EDUCATION Teacher To Tutor Your Child????
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a special education teacher and currently hold a State of Michigan Teaching Certificate. I specialize in teaching students that learn differently and struggle academically. I have been teaching for 20 years and I have been tutoring for about a year. My experiences range from kindergarten to teaching high school...
5.0
"Marni helped out in my classroom on several occasions. She was always a positive influence on the students & is extremely warm, caring & professional. She planned activities that were creative & appropriate to their abilities. Marni always had a great rapport...
Barbara K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved kids since I was young. I had no other siblings, so I was always offering myself up for babysitting my parents friends children and loved every minute of it. I started babysitting when I was 12-13 years old and have been a non-stop babysitter ever since. I was a camp counselor at 14. I started babysitting...
Nikki can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids liked Nikki from the day they met her. Fun and active sitter. "
Amy B.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Ferndale, MI
Stacey M.
5.0
Stacy worked as a tutor for me and I loved her, haven't been able to find a better one. She was dependable and patient with my boys, she clearly communicated with me their needs and got them off to a great start!! I saved her number so I can call her when I'm in need.
- Angela S.
Mary A.
5.0
I interviewed Joan when my daughter was almost one year old. She is very friendly, she plays with M, talk to her, sing to her and teach her how to walk. I should say Joan who helps M how to walk. Joan has two daughters who are helping too in case Joan can't work, her daughter will come for her....
- Ming G.
Morgan S.
5.0
Morgan has been amazing with our 18 month old daughter, we highly recommend her and will definitely hire her again!
- Caitlin P.
Carla W.
5.0
My daughter was failing 9th grade English and I looked on Care.com and found Ms. Carla. When my daughter and I had our first meeting with Ms. Carla, I felt very comfortable and sure she was the right person to help my daughter improve her grades, and to help her improve her writing and reading...
- Lashonda L.
Lauren M.
5.0
Lauren took excellent care of my infant son!
- Julia M.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ferndale, MI
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Ferndale, MI?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Ferndale, MI on Care.com will cost an average of $21.17 per hour as of March 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 Ferndale, MI?
Care.com currently has 6 reading tutors in Ferndale, MI. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ferndale 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 Ferndale that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Ferndale, MI?
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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale, MI?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Ferndale, MI, 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 Ferndale, MI 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.