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60 reading tutors are listed in Gretna, LA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Gretna, LA
5.0
(6)
Hi,
My name is Jasmine (or Jassy)! One of the things I enjoy most is teaching other people. Whether talking about basic grammar skills or how to structure an essay, I am an avid instructor and love to share with people my skills in an easy-to-learn and fun way. I am currently working as a high school English teacher. Writing...
5.0
"Jasmine puts her whole heart into everything she does, and she will go above and beyond for your student."
Jourdan C.
I tutor reading and math for students in grades 3-8. I have over 15 years experience in helping students boost their confidence with numbers and helping them master reading and comprehension skills. I can also help with other content subject areas.
I'd describe my personality as calm, fun, and eccentric.
I started working with kids when I was old enough to watch my younger family members without an adult, which was when I was 10.
In my spare time, I like to garden, play calming video games, cook, paint, and read.
One thing you should know about me is I love to...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
Sweet greetings! My name is Telisha. Throughout my time supporting families with their children I have been a passionate educator, mentor, doula, and now a most proud mother to my own sweet baby girl as of August of 2022! We are a very energetic pair who love being outdoors eating up the sun (with snacks!) Some of...
Telisha can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My son is a tough cookie to crack. Telisha was able to identify his personal language within an hour and he has requested her ever since."
Maryam F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a certified teacher. I am originally from New Orleans. I have a passion for teaching reading and keeping kids active. I have been babysitting for over 15 years now! I have plenty of experience within my huge family as well as outside experience.
Jamie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jamie is wonderful. She's very mature and handles our children (and kitties) wonderfully. She's punctual, easy to stay in touch with, and thoughtful. During our second visit she offered to do some light tidying and our daughter has taken to her in such a sweet way....
Jamina C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
College educated nanny/babysitter. I have over 20 years experience with children of all ages. I'm very caring, patient, and reliable. I have been trained in CPR and first aid. I can provide excellent references. My hobbies include painting and baking. I love doing crafts and reading with children and spending time outdoors, not...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was very nervous as this was my first time hiring off of care.com Samantha was very nice, provided background check and references. She showed up on time and answered all of my questions! My family and I did a phone interview with her the day before the job. Our...
Lesleigh M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very upbeat and energetic person with a passion for working with children. I have nannied for children ages two months - 12 years old. Some of my duties included dropping off and picking up from school and after school activities, light cleaning, helping with homework, studying, and toutoring. I have a degree in Care and...
Jamie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jamie is patient, fun, dependable and prompt. She is also a careful driver and had no problem navigating carpools at two schools. The kids adored her from the start and said they couldn't believe a sitter would love to play as much as they do! She is the perfect...
Todd C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Parents!
I am an experienced nanny and tutor in New Orleans. I have worked with kids from toddlers to teens and would love to help out your family this summer. I am a Tulane alumni and former instructor for the Tulane School of Professional advancement. Additionally, I just finished up a semester of teaching 11th and 12th...
Fiona can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Fiona was a pleasure to work with. She helped with my 4 year old over a period of several months, and was always excellent."
Will K.
Destiny C.
New Orleans, LA
$20-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all! First and foremost, I love working with children of all ages. I've been babysitting since I was 15 and nannying since 20. I'm CPR certified and know first aid. I especially love reading with children and doing anything artistic. I've been dancing for 15 years and I've been involved in theater since I was 8 years old,...
Destiny can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Destiny is a wonderful sitter! She took care of our baby girl a few days a week for about a year (until she started preschool), and has been babysitting off and on for our whole crew (ages 10, 8, and 2) for years.
Destiny is really good with kids of all ages....
Rebecca C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare for over 10 years and I am grateful for the time i've spent getting to know kids and families! I have experience caring for all ages, new-borns through teens.
I have worked with families who use gentle parenting, baby-lead weening, some montessori practices, and early childhood development in...
Kristin can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Kristin is the best!! She gets on the floor with the kids, has an amazing imagination that engages my toddlers to think creatively. Keeps them busy and giggling for hours. She makes sure to follow any schedule or direction you give her. She is very easy to work...
Lauren T.
Marley R.
New Orleans, LA
$14-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have lots of experience with children of all ages; I worked at the YMCA daycare for a year, and have worked as a nanny for 2 families. My first position was 4 years long for 2 young boys, and the second was about a year and a half for two elementary-aged girls. I love working with kids and am willing to help with a...
Marley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Marley as our after-school sitter and also used her this summer. She was amazing and the perfect fit for our family! Any family would be lucky to have her."
Teresa M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a newly-minted New Orleanian who has an eclectic educational background. I have both a BA in Literature and Theater as well as a BS in Chemistry. I have been an adoring tutor for over 10 years now, generally working with students privately, though I have also tutored for the Florida public school system. I have worked with...
5.0
"Lauren was not only a great tutor but also a wonderful influence in my daughters' lives. She helped keep them up-to-pace during COVID and beyond. I highly recommend her."
Jason M.
5.0
(1)
I am qualified to tutor children from K-6. I am a Kindergarten teacher. I have been teaching for 9 years. I have taught Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 3th grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade.
5.0
"Brittani would always go above and beyond by recommending and assisting with special task to help better my children's study and homework skills. If I request additional time for them, she would extend her time if she had availability. Brittani was a big help to...
Jacqueline T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I love to teach and I've been teaching more than 30 years. I have been retired from public school teaching since 2013. After that I taught art at the museum as a teacher of art. I have been a tutor of English and Math since 2019.
I have worked with all skill levels and ages and most of my experience has been K-8 th, I...
5.0
"We are extremely pleased with Belinda and would recommend her to other families. She is helping our young daughter with educational enrichment after summer camp twice per week. This is helping our daughter be prepared for the upcoming school year. We like that...
Justin S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Chrissy. I am new to the beautiful city of New York. I have around 15 years experience working with children. I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education. Before moving to New York, I worked as a Special Education teacher in New Orleans. I have experience with...
Chrissy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Chrissy is bright, energetic, patient, thoughtful, caring, and easy to work with and be around."
Evan P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, this is Diana a kind, professional and nice sitter who love taking care but also educating and teaching as well. I own a nice car with insurance if needed.
I'm an American Red Cross certified sitter, I have a lot experience with all the ages, I also have references for your comfort. I studied Mass Communication and I...
Diana can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Diana was great and reliable. She was great with my 1 and 2.5 year old girls. We would certainly hire her again!"
John L.
Rachael B.
New Orleans, LA
$18-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Nanny Who Enjoys Creating Fun And Positive Environments
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of nannying children of varying ages. I work part-time with 2 children (NB, 1. 5yr) and with a family of 3 (6yr, 4yr, 2yr). I've previously worked for families with 1 to 4 children, for long-term, part-time and date night positions.
I help with pick-up/drop-off, meal prep, bottle feed, diapering, bathing,...
Rachael can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Rachael is so great with our 4 month old son. He really enjoys her. She has learned our cloth diaper routine and is an expert now. Our dog and kitty love her too. We're so happy to have found her!"
Elaine F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a former teacher who now focuses on private tutoring and/or homeschooling. I graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Education. I have 6 years of experience as a teacher and I have been tutoring for over a decade. I have experience with elementary students as well as some middle school students (including...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional tutor, with 15 years experience in academic tutoring and remedial instruction. My clients range from beginner readers to graduate students. I have collected a wealth of teaching materials and knowledge of computerized/virtual educational tools. Having this knowledge, I am able to skillfully accommodate all...
5.0
"My son just received his GED. School was a struggle for him due to ADD and he also suffered test anxiety. He loved tutoring with Brenda! She kept him motivated and focused. He took the exam with confidence. Seeing the pride on his face during the graduation...
Theresa D.
I am a former math & reading tutor and piano teacher. I have over 7 years of experience caring for kids.
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Gretna, LA
Jasmine E.
5.0
Jasmine puts her whole heart into everything she does, and she will go above and beyond for your student.
- Jourdan C.
Telisha B.
5.0
My son is a tough cookie to crack. Telisha was able to identify his personal language within an hour and he has requested her ever since.
- Maryam F.
Jamie S.
5.0
Jamie is wonderful. She's very mature and handles our children (and kitties) wonderfully. She's punctual, easy to stay in touch with, and thoughtful. During our second visit she offered to do some light tidying and our daughter has taken to her in such a sweet way. My husband and I travel quite a...
- Jamina C.
Samantha R.
5.0
I had Samantha off and on for the care of my 7 year old. She is very nice and caring. My son really liked her a lot and felt safe with her. I would highly recommend Samantha.
- Hina K.
Jamie S.
5.0
Jamie is patient, fun, dependable and prompt. She is also a careful driver and had no problem navigating carpools at two schools. The kids adored her from the start and said they couldn't believe a sitter would love to play as much as they do! She is the perfect sitter and a joy for our family to...
- Todd C.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Gretna, LA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Gretna, LA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Gretna, LA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.67 per hour as of November 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 Gretna, LA?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in Gretna, LA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Gretna 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 Gretna that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Gretna, LA?
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 Gretna 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 Gretna, LA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Gretna, LA, 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 Gretna, LA 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.
Ratings for Gretna, LA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Reading Tutors in Gretna, LA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.