I have tutored a third grader in reading and writing (working with a non-profit organization that provides free tutoring). While I am most experienced in reading, writing, and social studies, I can also help tutor in basic math, science, and Spanish.
Hi, my name is Alexis! I am a 19-year-old college student at East Carolina University.
I absolutely love to spend time with children of all ages as well as go on adventures with them. I am also very creative and love organizing and executing crafts! I can help with homework, summer reading, and tutoring of any subject!
I...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Hello! I'm Kate, a nurturing and reliable babysitter dedicated to providing a safe and engaging environment. With my caring and compassionate nature, I am committed to ensuring your children's well-being and fostering their growth and development.
I have 2 years of babysitting experience, caring for children of various ages,...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Hello! My name is Nic and I am a 25-year-old scientist. I love art, animals, cooking, and being outside. I have experience in tutoring adults/kids, babysitting animals and children. I like working with kids because they are unique developing humans. They are always honest and open to learning new things. They view the world in a...
Giselle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
My name is Panvira or you can call me "Joy". I am originally from Thailand. I have experience taking care of children between the ages of new born to 15 years old for multiple families for 18 years. I am an honest person and have a good reference from the previous family. I am driving with a valid license. I have my own car. I...
Panvira can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
I'm a reliable and caring person and I love my job! I taught children to read and throughout the years I gave a comfort to parent being able to focus on work during the day knowing that their children will be taken care of when they are at work. I have a clean driver license and I have an experience with taking children to...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Angela arrived early and is a great communicator. We would hire again."
I am a Nurse in my country, El Salvador, and I have a lot of experience working as Babysitter-Nanny in this country. I love to play with kids, read books with them, teach and supervise them with their homework. Taking care of them is enjoyable for me because this job makes me feel satisfied. Taking care kids make me feel happy...
Lourdes can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Lourdes was a full time nanny for our family over a period of 6 months. My son absolutely loved her. Every morning when Lourdes arrived my son was very happy to see her and would always have a big smile on his face. He was 3 months old when she began caring for...
I'm a highly experienced nanny, babysitter, and tutor. I also have a Master's degree in Education and Human Development. Current on first aid and CPR as well as vaccinations. Good driving record and safe car. Love pets! I have extensive infant and toddler experience and I've cared for many babies of all ages. I like to read and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah has been working with my daughter helping her with her virtual school work since September. She is kind, courteous, and dependable. We haven't had a single issue since we hired her. She provides timely updates, and instituted a rewards system to help motivate...
I got my most experience from raising my three kids, who are in the college now, and I always loved being surrounded with children even before having my own. so after graduating from college I worked as a pre-school teacher for 2 years in my country where I enjoyed creating fun activities for children, teaching and playing with...
Fatima can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fatima is excellent with my 7 year old son. She is very kind and gentle and attentive. She engages with him in the activities he likes to do (crafts, Legos) and promotes good creative play versus being on screens, which is awesome. She communicates consistently and...
I have a lot of experience and have worked caring for children of all age groups for many years.. I have a lot of experience with newborns, infants, toddlers and children of all ages. Also an ESL and Spanish teacher with more than 27 years of experience. ( NVCC ) Graduated from the Catholic University and also took a Children...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer gave amazing care to my infant daughter. She is intelligent, professional, and went the extra mile to make me feel secure in leaving my daughter with her."
I have had experience being a nanny for children aged 3 months to 12 years. I have babysat families with multiples and as well as children with special needs. I tutored children for many years and I used to be a swim instructor for children under 10. I have two sets of young twins in my family and I have many cousins that I have...
Margery can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
4.0
"Did not interview with her, no information to submit."
Hi there! I have been nannying/ babysitting for the last 6 years. I am fun, patient, and caring. I cherish the relationships I have built with the families I've worked for. I have experience with infants up to 12 years old. I love to do activities such as arts and crafts, coloring, reading or even assisting with homework.
Ana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ana was our after school nanny for 3 months. She picked up our son from his after school care program, made/fed him dinner, played with him, made sure he was showered, teeth brushed, read him a story and put him to bed. Some nights she did this without our...
Hi. I have 25 years of childcare experience. Childten are my passion! I just finish nannying for a family for 3 years, with 4 sweet children, 4-year-old(twins), 6 and 9(special needs). Both parents are physicians I created and implemented daily a stimulating structured schedule. Consisted of music, art, outdoor activities,...
Charlene can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids love to be with Charlene because she always makes sure she is fully engaged with them and attentive to their needs. She is creative and kind and my kids consider her like family. She encourages my kids to engage in activities that require them to use their...
Love to help children connect with a lesson/subject in way that works for them. I prefer Math and Science but can do some English tutoring.
5.0
"I am writing to recommend Lily for future teaching positions. She works teaching my two children weekly.
As a parent, Lily is reliable and organized - she plans a syllabus for my children, brings her own training material, and finds the right teaching methods to...
Hi Everyone,
My name is Tobiah , and I am a multi-subject tutor with over 10 years of experience helping students succeed.
Education:
B. S. in Public Health Sciences & Legal Studies, UMass Amherst
M. P. P., UMass Amherst
Graduate Certificate in Biodefense, George Mason University
Tutoring & Professional Experience:
I...
5.0
"Tobiah was a great find to work with our high school freshman on Biology. He was always on time polite and connected well with our son."
Ever since I was a young girl, I have loved children. My mother said that I "mothered" my two younger siblings. While growing up, I babysat as much as possible. After I married, I was anxious to have children of my own; had 2 girls and 1 boy. I was a very involved hands-on mom. I loved being home and raising my children. I...
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kathy came on a day when my nanny canceled last minute and I was lucky enough to find someone like Kathy to look after my 5 months old daughter. She was very punctual, knowledgeable and was able to put my daughter back to sleep during her nap time. That was a first...
I'd describe my personality as Empathic, Studious, Nurturing.
I like working with kids because they're our future, and they must feel encouraged, empowered, and supported.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to be my nurturing self, teach, and create.
I started working with kids when I was 16 years old.
In my spare time, I...
Marieme can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was a little reluctant to go forward because of the one negative review but after meeting Mari, I have absolutely no regrets. My children loved her the moment they saw her and my daughter (who is usually very shy) asked when she would come back. Mari is great due...
*** Criminal background check available upon request.
Hi my name is Marcia. I love working with children. I have worked in the early childhood field for over 25 years, many of those years as a lead teacher. I have also worked as a nanny for over 5 years. I am a proud mother of 3 grown children and a loving grandmother of 4. I...
Marcia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Marcia is very responsible and caring. She treats her charges as her own. She always shows up for work and gives her all. She would be a good person to watch your children."
I have experience in many areas of caring. I have nannied for evening time parents meeting groups where I watched a range of 3-8 children all between the ages of 3-10yrs old. I have younger cousins between 1-10yrs old so I am excellent with children and babies and always treat them like they are my own. I have a natural way with...
Kimberlee can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kim was timely, super responsive, and easy going. My son (3 years old) was home sick, and she came over to help play with him while he stayed home from school. He LOVED her. She kept the house quiet and peaceful, and she stuck to the schedule I outlined (including...
Hi! My name is Susie. I love kids and have been taking care of them since I was 16. I was always the designated family babysitter and have cared for my siblings and all of my cousins. In caring for kids, I have been in charge of light-cooking, helping with homework, making snacks, and driving them to and from school and...
Susie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Susie is a date night babysitter for my kids, and we love her. She is punctual, energetic, experienced, upbeat. She is an excellent communicator, responding promptly to my emails or texts and keeping me up to date. She comes enthused to engage with the children,...
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Great Falls, VA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Great Falls, VA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Great Falls, VA on Care.com will cost an average of $19.40 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 Great Falls, VA?
Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in Great Falls, VA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Great Falls 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 Great Falls that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Great Falls, 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 Great Falls 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 Great Falls, VA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Great Falls, 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 Great Falls, 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.