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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Geneva ("Genny"). I absolutely love caring for children of all ages and abilities, happily doing so for the past 12+ years (while pursuing my high school and university/grad school studies full-time). I became a certified SuperSitter, a childcare provider with extra training to care for children with special...
Geneva can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Genny is the perfect fit for my mother! So happy to have found a great, caring person to provide some quality time."
Heidi S.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a 1st Grade teacher at an outdoor Nature School, and have 10 years of experience with children newborn through 15 years old. My favorite things for childcare include spending time outside, creating crafts, reading, explorative play and imagination, playing games, and having independent-led creativity. I like to...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace was an incredible support to our family. She was responsible, timely, and had a knack for attuning to his needs. Whether she was engaging our son outside or coming up with creative play inside he always enjoyed his time with her. Would highly recommend, thank...
Care member
Sarah M.
Bellingham, WA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a graduate of UC Santa Cruz where I earned a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Psychology and the end of 2020. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and I have spent 3 years working in outdoor education with a Santa Cruz based program. Utilizing emergent learning, I led large groups of students through natural spaces...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sarah was an absolute joy to have as our babysitter for our two kids. She was punctual every day, brought fun games to play and even art supplies for art projects. Her bright and bubbly attitude brought so much happiness to our home and our kids were always excited...
Jaime L.
Melissa A.
Bellingham, WA
$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My two siblings are 10 years younger than myself so I was always helping them with homework. When I was a nanny for a 5-year-old boy I home-schooled him for a year. When I worked at a ranch for troubled teens they had written assignments required of them to move on in the program, as well as classes and homework that they would...
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny with 30 years of hands on experience in all aspects of caring for children, from newborn to teenager. I enjoy playing with children, reading to children, coloring and crafts, playing board games, going for walks, going to the park, library, FIG, etc. and teaching kids basic preschool concepts, and how...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kelly is a great and dependable caretaker. During the time she cared for our infant son, we grew to trust her as a service provider and liked her personality. We would highly recommend to anybody. "
Justin M.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Allison I have 3 years of being a certified teacher with a Math endorsement. I also spent 4 years of teaching Outdoor Education prior to getting my Masters in Teaching. I have taught in Elementary and Middle Schools. I currently nanny/tutor two boys on Wednesdays and Thursdays. I can help tutor K-8 students in all...
Brianna W.
Everson, WA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Childcare Available. Hello! I attended WWU and have a bachelors in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Special Education. I have an associates in Early Childhood Education with a state certificate. I have a 8-year-old daughter. We are very passionate about being crafty and being outdoors. I have experience in tutoring...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Jennifer S.
Bellingham, WA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For A Part-time Nanny Position Starting In July Or August
Hi There! I am looking for a part-time nanny position that starts in August or September. I am a mom to a teenager, I taught First grade and Kindergarten for 24 years, and have had several years of experience as a nanny. My most recent job I took care of a 2, 4, and 5-year-old.
I love pets! I have a chocolate lab. I enjoy being...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there! I am 21 years old, but I have so much experience with kids! I started babysitting when I was 13 or 14, and I have always loved the idea of in-home care! I typically work with children with disabilities, behavioral needs, or medical needs between the ages of 2 and 10, but I have some experience with newborns and young...
Na'kita can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Ailis M.
Bellingham, WA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ailis and I love working and bonding with kids of all ages! All of my job experience has been work with kids, from tutoring to ski and swim instructing. I study Sociology and French at university, but I am taking next year off to be an Au Pair in France before returning in 2023. I love sports, reading, travelling, and...
Ailis can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Meagan N.
Lynden, WA
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I can provide swimming, weightlifting, and general athletic instruction. I am well versed in high school level mathematics up to single-variable calculus. I can tutor in most subjects however music is a particularly weak area for me. In terms of unique subjects, I know some Russian, woodshop and pottery!
Hi! I am a recent college grad with 8 years of tutoring and teaching children in both professional and casual settings. Most of my experience is based in music, but I have tutored for English and Language Arts related subjects in the past. I love encouraging children to push past self-doubt and to be confident in what they are...
Hello,
My name is Steve. My wife and I live in Bellingham. I've taught all levels of math up to Honors Geometry, 9th Grade Physical Science (IPS), 10th grade Biology, 7th grade Life Science, 6-9th grades English, and Creative Writing for all ages.
I've also coached Varsity Boy's Soccer two different upper schools, as well as...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Graduated high school with my associate's and then earned a bachelor's in English with a minor in psychology. Spent a year teaching ESL and found myself missing human connection, so I returned to my roots: tutoring and caregiving. I've been helping people learn English, math, and science for years now, often improvising lessons...
Sydney L.
Bellingham, WA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been tutoring all throughout my life be it people my own age, middle schoolers, elementary, or even tots! I love helping people learn and plan to do so for the rest of my life. I have a lot of experience prepping my younger sister and neighbor each year before preschool- high school.
Hello! My name is Krista. I'm a mom of one sweet girl who is 2 yrs and 9 months. I'm looking to caregive/babysit for a family who is okay with me watching their child/children either in my own home or okay with me bringing my babe. I have always taken care of children since I was a young teenager, and have experience in...
Krista can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Emily T.
Bellingham, WA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have experience tutoring kids from ages 5 to 13 in subjects including science, math, and writing. Online learning during this pandemic can be very hard for families! I would love to help kids feel engaged and excited about learning. I have taken courses at the teaching college at Western Washington and have been teaching kids...
Certified teacher of 21+ years specializing in middle school language arts, reading & social studies. Ability to work with students at all levels, including 8 years of gifted education and remedial reading. Familiarity of home school curriculum.
During the 2020/2021 school year I will be homeschooling my 6th and 8th grade sons....
Marissa H.
Bellingham, WA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have tutored multiple children in various subjects ranging from math and reading to French. I have lots of experience with working kids and am ready to help for any subject I can!
Selena W.
Bellingham, WA
$23-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Selena, I have a bachelors degree in anthropology and was working as an anthropologist/archaeologist after I graduated, but I have had recent longing to start getting back into childcare. I was a nanny in college for a family that had two boys. When I started with them in 2018, the eldest was 3 and the younger...
Selena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Ferndale, WA
Geneva H.
5.0
Genny is the perfect fit for my mother! So happy to have found a great, caring person to provide some quality time.
- Heidi S.
Grace P.
5.0
Grace was an incredible support to our family. She was responsible, timely, and had a knack for attuning to his needs. Whether she was engaging our son outside or coming up with creative play inside he always enjoyed his time with her. Would highly recommend, thank you Grace!
- Care member
Sarah M.
5.0
Sarah was an absolute joy to have as our babysitter for our two kids. She was punctual every day, brought fun games to play and even art supplies for art projects. Her bright and bubbly attitude brought so much happiness to our home and our kids were always excited to see her. We had to change our...
- Jaime L.
Kelly M.
5.0
Kelly is a very thoughtful caretaker for our 1- and 3-year-old. She plans age-appropriate learning and play activities for them daily. The kids look forward to seeing Kelly and finding out what she has planned for them that day. She loves them and teaches them life lessons. Kelly is independent...
- Margaret M.
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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.