I am a Mom of a 9-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl. I have 30 years of childcare experience. I enjoy playing games, being outside, reading, teaching children, and pets. I feel comfortable caring for up to 2 children. If you have any questions, please ask!
Krissy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Hi my name is Ashley and i'm from yorktown, VA. I've been babysitting since I was 15! It started with jobs here and there around my neighborhood. When I was 16 I started long term sitting for my volleyball coach and his wife. They had one boy who was 4 and shortly after had another baby boy. So I spent a lot of time on the...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
I have my bachelor's degree and master's degree from Villanova University. During my time at Villanova, I was a teacher's assistant for a professor and spent the majority of my time teaching and tutoring college students on research, methods and statistics.
I am also the oldest of six children. My family home-schooled all of...
Hi there! My name is Amanda and I am a 22-year-old from Pennsylvania. I've been a pet and child sitter for a couple of years as well as in the past a lacrosse coach, volunteer for Special Olympics, and teacher for STILES (students teaching international languages students). My experience is in working with children between the...
I have tutored students before and am currently getting my masters in special education. I am confident and comfortable with my tutoring capabilities. I am also committed to helping students grow!
I have 32 years of teaching experience and have high expectations for my students. I think learning should be fun and engaging. I love encouraging students to read and helping them to find the right book. Teaching math and finding fun tricks and ways that math works is another thing that I enjoy about teaching. I believe math...
I currently work as a para educator in the public schools, primarily in Kindergarten and 1st grades. My availability begins after the typical school day. I started babysitting as a teenager, and during my summers in college I worked as a nanny and babysitter for children from the ages of 3 months old to 3 years old. In a private...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Stacie and I have over 20 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers and preschool age children. I have previously worked as a nanny and preschool teacher in the Williamsburg area. I love outdoor activities, arts and crafts and reading books. It gives me joy helping young children learn through games,...
Stacie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
I have tutored or taught at every level from grade school children through senior adults. My subjects include language arts (English language and literature), social studies (history and Government), ESL, and business subjects (HR, process and customer service improvement, survey research). I have also taught elementary French...
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Gloucester, VA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Gloucester, VA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Gloucester, VA on Care.com will cost an average of $10.00 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 Gloucester, VA?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Gloucester, VA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Gloucester 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 Gloucester that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Gloucester, VA?
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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester, VA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Gloucester, VA, 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 Gloucester, VA 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.