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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a state certified teacher. I spent a couple of years substitute teaching and tutoring students while obtaining my teaching degree. I currently teach 6th grade ELA. I have experience working with all grade levels and a variety of subjects as well as AP/SAT test prep. Hope I can help!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for the past 30 years both as an educator and as a primary care giver. . I love working with children, planning outings, going to parks and beaches, playing games and doing arts and crafts. I do tutoring. I do not believe in just spending time in front of electronics, or being on my phone. I am...
Hello! My name is Rose, while I may not have the formal experience as a nanny, my passion for childcare and genuine love for children drive my commitment to provide exceptional care and support.
I have always found joy in connecting with children. Whether it's through playing games, reading stories, or engaging in imaginative...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I recently graduated from WWU with a bachelors in psychology. I am currently going to massage therapy school in Tacoma, WA.
Working as a prior dance teacher, I have learned to understand children's energies, and help them flourish as individuals. I love being around children and doing what I can to bring out the best in...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I graduated cum laude with my BA from UNC Wilmington in 2018. I have tutored in English, earth science, environmental science, international studies, and political science.
I have 8 years experience working in the early childhood field, all in certified childcare centers. I have experience with ages 6 weeks through to 3 years. I love working with families and being a part of their village! I love being able to care for infants, and watch them grow into their personalities as independent...
Nawanda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
As a mother of four grown daughters, I've spent years nurturing and exploring with children, teaching them to read, be creative, and develop life skills. I miss those moments of discovery and care, and I'd be honored to offer that same support to your family.
I'm a patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I worked 3 years at a summer camp as a camp counselor. I ran a lot of crafts and outdoor activities. Elementary school soccer assistant coach for 3 months in 2019. I also tutor a 4th grader in reading and math. I am a senior at PLU play soccer, therefore I enjoy helping kids love sports and nature! I am a very good driver and...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a hands-on, child-centered educator who loves to do crafts, read books, nurture a child's imagination, and rock a baby to sleep. After successfully launching my two homeschooled children, I have continued to be an educator and caregiver. I have recently cared for two infants and have excellent references available from both...
Denine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Denine is the absolute best!!! She wonderfully cared for our son for nearly a year since he was only 2 months old. She is of course punctual, dependable, experienced, and all the things you would hope for. But most of all, she will care for your child like they are...
Nicole K.
Valerie J.
Port Orchard, WA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny, Babysitter, Housekeeper, Pet Care, Household Management, House Sitter
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive household management, newborn, toddler, preschool, childcare/teen, young adult care, professional cleaning, cooking, baking, meal prep, personal care, pet care, gardening & house sitting experience. I enjoy making a positive impact wherever I am needed. I'm located in Manette, WA. I'm extremely professional,...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have known Valerie for close to four years. She is a parent and a PTSA member at the school where I teach. Her contributions to the PTSA are valuable. She works hard, is organized, is well liked and respected. Her child is great and well behaved. She brings a...
Bob W.
Miranda C.
Tacoma, WA
$14-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have experience with newborns to kids 8 years old. I have a car and am CPR/BLS trained. I have been a literacy tutor at an elementary school for the past two years. I am looking to make the transition into being a nanny/ babysitter full time. I enjoy sharing my love of the outdoors, arts and crafts, reading and baking with...
Miranda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miranda has a lot of energy that proved helpful in keeping up with my rambunctious 2 year old."
Ciara C.
Carla C.
Federal Way, WA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
One Thing You Should Know About Me Is I'm Hard-working, Organized, And Just Like To Have Fun!
3.7
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi
Im Carla . I'm looking for a family that has a loving, open minded , respectful, adventurous , honest and creative family. I started working with kids at 17 years old my first family was two twins ( 2 yrs old) . I'm 25 now and I've worked with a total of 18 families ranging from newborn -13 . I enjoy being apart of the...
Carla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Carla's the best! Great caregiver to my newborn and toddler. On top of all the fun and love she shows- she also cleans up and gets my toddler ready for school. I can't say enough good things about her."
Adrianne V.
Tamyra L.
Dupont, WA
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tamyra and I have been a nanny for 12 years. Nothing brings me more joy than building a strong relationship with a child and their family. I'm a firm believer in fostering imagination and curiosity. I provide this through educational experiences using music, age-appropriate crafts, and interactive community activities...
5.0
"Tamyra nannied for our family in 2019. She was a wonderful care giver to our infant. Had our family not moved, we would still have her caring for our child. Tamyra is compassionate about what she does and treated our child like her own. She is punctual, detail...
Tammy V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an innovative storyteller, an avid outdoors-woman, and a firm believer in the power of the next generation. With a background in International Studies and Cultural Anthropology, I hold a strong work ethic and desire to experience the world through serving and hearing others. Through childcare, I feel this connects in...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We worked with Emma for a little over a year until my schedule changed and we no longer needed her services. She is highly dependable, reliable, punctual and has excellent communication. She is naturally gifted with children, being able to not only communicate...
Danielle J.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
People who are passionate about their career are best at what they do. Working with children is what I love. I've got six years of experience working full-time in two daycares and as a nanny. I've been doing this since I graduated high school and I've loved it ever since. I work full time as an EMT currently. I have experience...
Ally can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ally was fantastic with our 4 children. The only reason we had to part ways was because of a family move out of state. I would definitely hire her again. She is very good at keeping a routine with the kids. She has a kind and calm personality that seems to rub...
Amanda L.
5.0
(3)
Is something not clicking with your child's learning, but you're not sure quite what? Did online schooling disrupt their smooth acquisition of skills? I bring experience as a former elementary school teacher, turned certified vision therapist. I homeschooled my dyslexic and ADHD daughters with a phonics-based, Waldorf...
5.0
"Loraine has been helping tutor my daughter for about 3 years now and she is an absolute treasure! My daughter loves working with her and does not like to miss her weekly sessions. Loraine really understands my daughter and her challenges and has been helping my...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a nanny who is originally from Ohio but have lived in the Pacific Northwest for 7 years now. I was an English Education major in college and have worked as a nanny/tutor since I graduated from college. I just started a grad school program online to study Film and Media Studies. I have a passion for working with kids and...
Monique can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"We are devastated to be moving out of town so we have to lose Monique as our babysitter! She is far and away the best sitter we have had- you can tell she genuinely loves kids and she sent me adorable pictures throughout the day. My daughter hugs her immediately...
Carly H.
5.0
(1)
I have 2 year experience in tutoring pre-college and college math, algebra, calculus, etc
I have more than 4 months experience in tutoring middle schoolers as well.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional Nanny/Family Assistant with 8 years of experience.
I live in Lakewood, WA so I would prefer to find a family in the Tacoma area, but I am willing to travel further for the right match!
Having worked with children of all ages since my studies in Early Childhood Education & Psychology in Europe, I am happy to...
Tereza can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tereza is wonderful! She is so great with our kid, responsive and dependable. We highly recommend her!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Throughout my life I have worked with little ones. I have been teaching preschool for the past 16 years as well as nannying. I have my degree in early childhood and elementary education. I love being on a family team, helping each little one explore and nurture their unique growth. I follow creative curriculum, STEAM, trauma...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie was absolutely amazing. She took wonderful care of our sweet cat while we were away on vacation. She went above and beyond with care and communication. It was easy to see that our cat enjoyed her company. I would highly recommend Stephanie!"
Allie C.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Gig Harbor, WA
Denine D.
5.0
Denine is a dream caregiver. She is so incredibly patient and kind - it's just a joy watching her with our son. We hired her full-time when our son was just four months old and she's been with us over a year now. Denine is everything that you'd want in a caregiver, and more! She's punctual,...
- Care member
Valerie J.
5.0
Valerie is wonderful to work with in every possible way! She is professional, friendly, reliable, pro-active, and is willing to help out in any way possible to make our household run smoothly. She also goes out of her way to help our daughter learn and have good manners. She is a natural caregiver...
- Jenna S.
Miranda C.
5.0
I have known Miranda for more than 10 years and she has proven to be a great person. She is polite, courteous, kind, full of energy, resourceful and will work hard to get the job done. One of the many things I admire about Miranda is her willingness to always stay positive and open to trying new...
- Kathreen E.
Carla C.
5.0
I enjoyed Carla and felt completely comfortable leaving my children in her care, the first day! My little ones also enjoyed her. She assisted with bedtime routine which was super helpful! I'd definitely love to have her back again.
- Miracle W.
Tamyra L.
5.0
Tamyra nannied for our family in 2019. She was a wonderful care giver to our infant. Had our family not moved, we would still have her caring for our child. Tamyra is compassionate about what she does and treated our child like her own. She is punctual, detail oriented, and articulate, which made...
- Tammy V.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Gig Harbor, WA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Gig Harbor, WA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Gig Harbor, WA on Care.com will cost an average of $22.80 per hour as of April 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 Gig Harbor, WA?
Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in Gig Harbor, WA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor, WA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor, 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.