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Lydia B.
Ferndale, WA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Little bit about me! I am 20 years old and newly married living in Ferndale, WA! I have experience in tutoring beginning reading as well as being able to take care of children. I am currently trying to find a nanny job because I LOVE being with kiddos! This seemed like a wonderful chance to spend time with some amazing kids!...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sigrid. I have a B. S. in Early Childhood Education from University of Nevada-Reno. My ECE degree focused on ages 0 to 8 years.
My formal work experience is as follows: I worked with ages 0-5 at the BP Early Learning Center in Anchorage, Alaska. I was also a Resource TA for the ASD in Anchorage. After that, I...
Sigrid can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sigrid has a lot of experience with children ranging in age from preschool to elementary. She is a responsible, trustworthy individual who cares about kids. She communicates well, with both children and adults. I've known her as a professional and friend for about...
Melissa T.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Melissa and I have 9 years of experience, 5 years as a preschool teacher and 4 years as a nanny, working with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old. Over the years, I learned the importance of the relationship between children and their teachers and caregivers in developing their autonomy, sense of safety,...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was our nanny for four years. She was loving, helpful, thoughtful and had a wonderful attitude. She has cared for our youngest starting in infancy to our oldest as a preteen. Her sense of humor and thoughtful approach to caring for children made her a...
Jessica E.
5.0
(1)
I have tutored a variety of ages and skill levels off and on over the last 5 years. I started by volunteering in my mother's second and third grade classroom where I would work with kids who were falling behind or need special attention. I have also have volunteered at the middle school's after school program and helped kids...
5.0
"Very kind. She's an excellent role model and has very sound judgement. She worked with students who experienced disabilities in my classroom for over a year and was found to be very intuitive. She's wonderful!"
Jennifer E.
Hannah W.
Bellingham, WA
$15-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a nursing student in my first year of nursing school. Prior to entering the nursing program I graduated high school and took 4 years of prerequisites at Western Washington University.
5.0
"Hannah did a wonderful job taking care of our baby while we did a date night. We look forward to hiring her again for our next night out. She was punctual and our daughter had a great time with her."
Suzy S.
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced WA state certified teacher for the past 28 years. I have my masters in reading and my undergraduate is in elementary education and early childhood education. I am also endorsed in Special Education. I enjoy working with a variety of ages of students and strive to see them succeed.
5.0
"Denise was so great with my special learner! She knew ways of getting him to engage in learning and made him feel at ease, where he normally is very shy. I highly recommend Denise for tutoring your child!"
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Throughout my decade-long career, I have developed a reputation for being an imaginative, empathetic, and adventurous nanny. I specialize in child-led, creative, and nature-based play, and I am particularly fond of activities such as reading, sensory bins, arts and crafts, and teaching age-appropriate basic learning. I am also...
Haylee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Haylee nannied for our family for a whole year. My girls (4 & 1) connected with her instantly. She's playful, energetic, responsible, caring, silly, reliable and we absolutely adore her! She'll always be a part of our family!
You'd be really lucky to have her as...
Leah E.
Sarah B.
Bellingham, WA
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I helped raise my youngest brother with autism who is now 14. This taught me a lot about the needs/care a child with special needs would require. I was also a camp counselor and loved the opportunity and experience. I have a lot of energy and enthusiasm, and can always find something fun to do with the kids! Arts and...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
My name is Rachel and I currently am a student at Western Washington University and majoring in early childhood education. I have been a babysitter for many different families over the past 3+ years and they have all said they loved having me as a sitter and have requested that I babysit for them again. I have had many jobs...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Anne and I am a college student studying environmental science with 3 year of babysitting experience. Some of my hobbies are hiking, trail running, and painting. I would love to go on walks and explore outdoors with your kiddos, or spend some time being creative and doing craft projects! I also am an avid...
Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm 23 and a student at WWU. I've been working with children as a nanny/private tutor since I was 16, and I worked as a swim instructor for children from ages 18-21. I'm comfortable with children of any age, as well as children with special needs. My schedule is currently very open and I'm looking for something consistent,...
Addison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Ada is AMAZING! Friendly, professional, caring and great with our two pups and almost 2 year old.
Ada has babysat, house sat and watched our dogs for a year or so.
We highly recommend Ada and are more than happy to be used as a reference."
Care member
Hello! I have worked with children in many ways throughout my life, and it is a truly rewarding experience. I believe in both challenging and nurturing a child in order to encourage their own personal growth. I'm considering becoming a teacher, so assisting kids with remote learning is definitely something I'm interested in. I...
Olive can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a mother to a 3-month-old and am looking to care for others' kids while also caring for my own child. I have 4 years of experience as a tech in emergency departments, including a children's ED; In addition, I have previous experience working with children in both home and school environments both as a nanny and as a...
Elin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Payton B.
Bellingham, WA
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I'm currently a college student enrolled at Western Washington University looking to graduate with my teaching certificate. I've worked in a preschool as a teacher aide and interned in an elementary school so I'm comfortable with a wide array of ages. I'm available to help out with after school care and assist with any...
Payton can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Lori R.
Bellingham, WA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Since getting married in 1986, I have successfully raised 6 children as well as cared for my granddaughter full-time, while my daughter worked, until she began school in September 2018. I have been a nanny/house manager for the past year and am currently seeking a long-term position with a local family.
When my children were...
Lori can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rachel W is a wholehearted caregiver who has been working with children since she was 13. Besides having a degree in education, she has also held a variety of jobs in childcare positions. Throughout college, Rachel was a soccer coach for children ages 5-16 and even hosted birthday parties and events at a local chocolate...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 24-year-old college student. I just transferred back to Washington for University. I have been the go-to sitter for my friends and family for more than 5 years now. I am able to help with cleaning, up, snack time, mealtime, homework, bath time, reading, playtime, crafts, outdoors, naptime, and getting ready for bed. I...
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
I have a Masters degree in Library & Information Science from the University of Washington, years of experience as a tutor, and a thorough knowledge of many subjects and ability to tutor in all subjects and for all ages.
Furthermore, I studied Russian and French for many years and am able to provide beginner and intermediate...
Casey T.
Bellingham, WA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Casey and I am a nursing student at Gonzaga University. I have experience in childcare through clinical setting as well as personal settings through babysitting many families. The last four years, I have volunteered as a summer leadership camp counselor where I taught students ages 10-14 leadership skills that...
Casey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Zenith J.
Bellingham, WA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, my name is zee. I love working with kids, I think it's so inspiring and helpful for children to have multiple people outside of school to learn and get knowledge from. I have had the pleasure of babysitting kids for about 4 years, neighborhood kids, my siblings, and babysitting jobs.
I'm so sorry my schedule is annoying...
Zenith can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Ferndale, WA
Sigrid U.
5.0
Sigrid was so amazing with our son. She helped teach him sign language and worked on his verbal communication. It was like having a teacher in the house who became a member of our family. I would highly recommend hiring her.
- Care member
Melissa F.
5.0
Melissa was our nanny for four years. She was loving, helpful, thoughtful and had a wonderful attitude. She has cared for our youngest starting in infancy to our oldest as a preteen. Her sense of humor and thoughtful approach to caring for children made her a pleasure to have around. She was...
- Jessica E.
Tahna L.
5.0
Very kind. She's an excellent role model and has very sound judgement. She worked with students who experienced disabilities in my classroom for over a year and was found to be very intuitive. She's wonderful!
- Jennifer E.
Hannah W.
5.0
Hannah did a wonderful job taking care of our baby while we did a date night. We look forward to hiring her again for our next night out. She was punctual and our daughter had a great time with her.
- Suzy S.
Denise G.
5.0
Denise was so great with my special learner! She knew ways of getting him to engage in learning and made him feel at ease, where he normally is very shy. I highly recommend Denise for tutoring your child!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ferndale, WA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Ferndale, WA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Ferndale, WA on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 per hour as of January 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, WA?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Ferndale, WA. 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, WA?
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, WA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Ferndale, WA, 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, WA 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.