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I have 1 year of experience in the classroom teaching 9th-12th grades. I have a Bachelor's degree in English with a triple minor in art History, Psychology, and Studio Art from Birmingham-Southern College. I am currently working on my Masters degree in Secondary Education at UAB. I can provide help with Art and English.
About Me:
- I am personable, energetic, and reliable, qualities that I believe are essential in all facets of life.
- My passion for working with kids stems from my enjoyment of teaching upcoming generations, fostering their growth, and witnessing their development.
Interests:
- In my spare time, I enjoy reading, exploring the...
Shelby B.
Birmingham, AL
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Shelby! I just graduated from the University of Alabama. I have been babysitting/nannying for about 6 years now, I am red-cross babysitting certified, CPR certified, lifeguard certified, and I have completed my certified nursing assistant (CNA) training. In the past I was a lifeguard and swim instructor at Goldfish Swim...
Shelby can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Shelby has helped watch our children during date nights and our pets when we were on vacation. She is great at communicating and is always reliable. She is a very sweet and mature young lady and we are lucky to have found her to help us out when needed."
Kendra S.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Nanny/ house manager with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional care for children 4 weeks to age 13. I'm currently a substitute teacher when I'm available. And a full time nanny.
I strive to create a safe and stimulating environment for the children, providing
Bathing and dressing,
Changing diapers and...
Felicia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fee has been a wonderful nanny to our son. Her priority is family and she treats him like her own family. Fee's schedule is flexible which has been wonderful with our work schedules. She's up for any task at hand."
Maggie H.
Rachel B.
Trussville, AL
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Rachel, and I've worked as a teacher for over 15 years and I've also been a nanny for a couple of families.
I have two children myself and an looking for 1-2 kids to nanny that would enjoy playing with my girls. We love playing outside, making music, cooking together, reading books... And much more!
I love working with...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is a NATURAL with kids and knows how to get on their level and keep them smiling and engaged. She volunteered help with a community story time in my neighborhood, and my son loved her so much that we hired her to shoot his 2-year birthday photos. It was...
Christine M.
5.0
(1)
I am an energetic elementary educator ready to help! I graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach pre-kindergarten-6th grade and have been doing so for 4 years. I am Orton Gillingham certified which is a...
5.0
"I went through undergrad with Megan and saw firsthand the commitment and care she put into her students. Since then, I see that same spark and dedication she puts into her work. The endless nights preparing lesson plans and creating experiences the students would...
Holly I.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced tutor with over 8 years of experience privately tutoring families. I graduated magna cum laude in mechanical engineering from UAB. I offer comprehensive tutoring in all subjects including math, science, writing, reading, test prep, and more!
I believe in a fundamental approach to learning. I train all of my...
5.0
"Over the course of two years, including this past pandemic academic year, Alex was instrumental in helping high school son with substantive learning as well as organizational issues and ACT prep. Went from a Titanic situation to an honor roll semester and now a...
Lee W.
5.0
(1)
I can work with students in K-6 in all subjects, including Spanish, and 7-12 English! Our sessions can be homework support, or I can plan a curriculum parallel to their classroom standards.
I will be as involved with the classroom teachers as their parents desire or can consult/prep with the parents directly.
I tutored at...
5.0
"I taught with Anna at St. Elizabeth. Her patience with all her students is a real asset. Every student is equally important to her. She is knowledgeable and knows how to impact her students' learning in a way to keep them engaged. She brought new and innovative...
Naomi C.
Hello! I'm a graduate student at Beeson Divinity School at Samford (originally from Franklin, TN), studying Greek and Hebrew languages. My husband and I have been married a little over a year, and he's beginning officer training with the US Marine Corps starting in January.
I'm a 25 and teach and tutor Latin, literature,...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Danielle D.
Birmingham, AL
$10-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a graduate school student studying Speech Language Pathology. I have a experience with school pickups, extracurricular activities drop offs, and date nights. In my spare time I love to spend time with my family, play board games, embroider, and read. I'm also a native Spanish speaker and would be more than happy to help...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alishaba and I'm a first year undergrad student at Birmingham Southern College as an Education major. Before I came to college I also worked as a daycare teacher. I have had past babysitting and tutoring jobs. I am also a babysitter.
I'd describe my personality as kind, funny, and creative
I like working with...
Alishaba can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
I have always loved children from a young age. Every job I have had involved caring for children in one way or another. I have my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and my master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education. I will graduate in December from UAB with my Educational Specialist in Special Education with...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I'd describe my personality as detail-oriented, nurturing, & trustworthy.
I like working with kids because kids are full of energy & constantly learning. I find it enjoyable being in those high energy environments. At the same time, I'm happy to help relieve stress from their caregiver(s).
I'm looking for a job that helps...
Karina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kenya and I can overall say I love children. I am hardworking and experienced, yet playful and creative when it comes to making up activities kids will love. My background includes summer camp experience (which I did from the ages of 14-19), as well as tutoring experience, daycare experience, and I even worked at an...
Kenya can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I tutored first graders and k-5 reading to help get their dibels scores pasting standard requirement. I have been a Nanny for over 5 years, assisting with math, reading and writing. I have been a Foster parent for over 13 years, teaching driving and getting ready for Independent Living.
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have been a foster parent for over 17 years. I worked in nurseries, school systems, the YMCA, and children church. I have worked with children with disabilities such as ADHD, OD, and special needs.
I have worked with Care. com for over 10 years. Worked with a family of two ages 3 month to 3
years old for 3years until family...
Belinda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
I am currently in Physician Assistant school at UAB. I am available to tutor from elementary school through High School, and can aid with science and math work, as well as look over any essays or papers. My specialties are biology, physiology, math, and writing.
Anna H.
Birmingham, AL
$12-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
I like working with kids because I'm the youngest of over a dozen cousins who now have families of their own. I've always loved babysitting and connecting with their children and consider it good practice for the days I have my own children.
I started working with kids in middle school as a babysitter for some of my mother's...
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as friendly, responsable and creative.
I like working with kids because they teach me to see the world in a different way, they're playful and have a lot of imagination.
I'm looking for a job that allow me to grow and learn. Right now I'm interested in a Live in position preferably.
I started...
Wanda can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Maya H.
Birmingham, AL
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! In the past, I have watched over and tutored children, and have "babysat" (more like hangout haha!) with preteens. I love to talk, play games, be outdoors, do arts and crafts, and anything in between. I love to be in the kitchen and bake as well! I also can run errands and clean as an extra service! I am very responsible and...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Gardendale, AL
Shelby B.
5.0
Shelby has helped watch our children during date nights and our pets when we were on vacation. She is great at communicating and is always reliable. She is a very sweet and mature young lady and we are lucky to have found her to help us out when needed.
- Kendra S.
Felicia W.
5.0
We are so thankful for her, she’s been a blessing to our family as she cared for our baby.
- Care member
Rachel B.
5.0
Rachel is a very honest and trustworthy person. She has watched both my kids, 4 and 7, and they love being around her! I would recommend her to anyone for watching their precious kiddos.
- Calie G.
Megan J.
5.0
I went through undergrad with Megan and saw firsthand the commitment and care she put into her students. Since then, I see that same spark and dedication she puts into her work. The endless nights preparing lesson plans and creating experiences the students would remember for years to come. She's...
- Holly I.
Alexander B.
5.0
I was very impressed during the interview how much Alexander brings to the table. As a parent, this is our first time hiring a tutor and we could not be more pleased. We are looking forward finishing the senior year with his guidance and assistance in tutoring!
- Jana W.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Gardendale, AL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Gardendale, AL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Gardendale, AL on Care.com will cost an average of $15.50 per hour as of December 2024. 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 Gardendale, AL?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Gardendale, AL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Gardendale 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 Gardendale that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Gardendale, AL?
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 Gardendale 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 Gardendale, AL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Gardendale, AL, 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 Gardendale, AL 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.