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60 reading tutors are listed in Hamden, CT
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Hamden, CT
I have experience tutoring elementary-age students in basic math, reading comprehension, and writing. I also have experience tutoring students with special needs in the same areas. I was an assistant at the Hamden Public Schools extended school year and provided tutoring to kindergarten-age students. I have taken Mandarin for...
I love being able to teach new things to people. As a preschool teacher, I do this every day with young minds. My favorite subjects in middle school and high school were English, Math and Spanish. I would to be able to share this passion for education with others.
I am a full time special education teacher in the New Haven Public School system. Everyday brings a new opportunity to learn and my 10 plus years as a special education teacher has certainly provided multiple opportunities to grow as an educator. I have worked in the classroom for many years but I also tutor medically home bound...
Rose P.
Hamden, CT
$25-45/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a PhD student in biological anthropology with experience tutoring in statistics, biology, social sciences, English, Latin, and history. My goal is to empower students to achieve their academic goals through their own hard work and merit by adapting to their unique strengths. I have extensive availability and am willing to...
Hello! I am a certified teacher of high school English in CT with 24 years of full-time experience in public schools.
Please contact me if you're seeking professional assistance with writing, literary analysis, or SAT preparation in grades 9-12.
I am a kind, creative person and am dedicated to helping teenagers thrive on...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have a lot of experience, starting at age 12, working with many different children! I have worked in classroom's, kid's camps, and churches. Since I was 12, I started babysitting for multiple different families. All of these families had varying numbers of children I was caring for at a time, and children of various...
Marisa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Marisa was awesome with my high energy 5 yo son and 8 mo son. She was super kind and the kids had a great time. We will absolutely be hoping to see her again soon and recommend that you book her as well!"
Katiecoral S.
Hello!
I'm Maggie, and I'm from North Haven, Connecticut.
I'm a full time Reading Interventionist and Teacher Assistant/ Substitute for grades K-8th. I am a fun loving, high energy, caring, warm, flexible, and responsible individual. I love to have fun with the kiddos and encourage learning through the arts, music, nature, and...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Hello! I am a substitute teacher and experienced caring for children ages six months and up. I love reading and doing arts and crafts, as well as baking and spending time outside. I am available every week day after 2:30 p.m. and on weekends! I am open to finding a long term family to help out, or just some date nights and as...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a fun-loving, easy-going, reliable, patient person. I am willing to do additional tasks along with caring for the children. I love crafts, music, reading, and the outdoors. I am a great organizer and multi-tasker. I have experience with nannying multiple children. I was previously employed at The Surreybrook School as a...
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Crystal H.
Hamden, CT
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I like working with kids because I enjoy watching them grow.
I'm looking for a job that has flexibility and longevity.
I started working with kids in 2017.
In my spare time, I like to paint and sit in nature.
My skills include being CPR and MED certified as well as the best tickler.
Hi families, my name is Crystal. I have a...
Crystal can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Stephanie and I graduated with my Bachelors in Human Services. Im currently in school for my masters in Education. I worked as a preschool teacher for 3 years . I am currently a building sub .. looking to nanny .. I've been working with kids since I was 15 and love it. I started by watching my younger brother and...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Jessi I.
Hamden, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jessica, I am 32 years old. I am a Mom of 3-a 10yr old, a 3 1/2yr old & a 9mo old. I started babysitting when I was 12, so I have 20 years of paid experience. I am a healthcare professional with CPR & First Aid training. I enjoy running around outside, reading books, playing all kinds of sports, dancing to...
Jessi can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Rebecca C.
Ansonia, CT
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Early Childhood Education Major With 3 Years Of Experience, Looking For Babysitting Opportunities.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Since I was 15, I have been caring for children ages 7 and under. I've been a babysitter, tutor, a counselor and teachers-aide in a preschool. I am currently a assistant teacher. I love reading, singing, and doing crafts. I
have a bachelor degree in early childhood education, as well!
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Becca was great with our baby! She showed up early, comforted our fussy little boy and got him to nap almost immediately (we can never get him to nap), was super attentive and relaxed/easygoing, and a pleasure to speak with and have over. Also very responsive to...
Emily L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I started babysitting 10 years ago and worked primarily with one family for four years. The children were 2 and 7 years old and I was responsible for feeding them, changing the little one's diapers, tucking them in at night and supervising them. I then took care of children from a variety of age groups when I finished...
Halley can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Halley is the BEST and we could not possibly recommend her more highly. She looked after our son two days a week for more than a year (between 6 months & 2 years) and he adores her. She is incredibly kind, compassionate, creative and just bought so much joy into...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have been caring for children of all ages for 10+ years. My most recent experience was as a nanny for 3 summers for two boys. Although my most recent care are with younger children, have cared for all ages (infant to 13+) I also have experience with children who need special care. I graduated from the University of Connecticut...
Jocelyn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Jocelyn! Jocelyn cared for my two active boys for three summers and they loved her. She showed up on time, helped the boys with their reading and made sure they made it to all of their activities. Jocelyn also made the summer fun for the...
Katie B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I live in the Edgewood neighborhood in New Haven. I am a Family Advocate at a local day care. I am available for long-term hire for the afternoons and evenings, and am also available for one-time hire on the weekends. I love kids and they love me! I have over 10 years experience in child care; I have worked as a...
Joy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joy is a really affectionate, fun, loving, and extremely engaging babysitter. She took care of my daughter many times when she was between 4 and 7 years of age. Mariana not only loved her but she has been asking to see her, talk to her and she was so sad when Joy...
Constantina P.
Spencer K.
New Haven, CT
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of experience as a babysitter and 5 as a nanny taking care of families with children ages 9 mo to 13 years. I am looking for a new full or part-time position starting in January of 2021. I love working with kids, doing crafts, reading books, and singing along to Disney musicals! I have experience with online...
Spencer can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Spencer is an energetic, responsible, loving, patient Nanny. She is just great with kids - if she could manage my son when he was little, she can certainly handle most kids:-)"
Noelani S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Allison, a graduate student at Yale working on my degree in Public Health.
I babysat in high school and occasionally through college. I also spent a summer as a camp counselor for ages 4-13. I'm great with crafts and games that will keep your child entertained.
I can also help with schoolwork and reading. I used...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Allison did a great job with my two kids both elementary age. She was punctual, courteous, kind, patient, fun and dependable. Most importantly she was involved and my kids enjoyed spending time with her and look forward to her watching them again! Would absolutely...
Erin D.
Tessa W.
North Haven, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I am a mature candidate who has worked with children of all ages, as a nanny, a public school tutor, para professional, camp director, riding instructor and more. I have a degree in Education with a teaching certificate (expired). I am experienced with special needs children and English as a Second Language...
5.0
"Tessa is an extremely reliable, nurturing and flexible childcare provider. Although she has been looking after my newborn twins only for a month or so, she has already become an invaluable source of support to me, the babies and in managing dynamics with my toddler...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm Cassie, an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) at Alice Peck Learning Center. I work with kiddos (from ages 3-5) with autism, speech and language delays, emotional disturbances and intellectual disabilities. Before this, I taught at the Foote School for four years as an associate teacher in fourth and fifth grade....
Cassandra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cassie very quickly got to know my kids. She was very engaging, goofy, and fun, and played with them. She was punctual and able to balance being playful with being the authority figure, ensuring the rules were followed. Avoided screen time and had the kids outside...
Alice G.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Hamden, CT
Marisa L.
5.0
Marisa was our first non-family babysitter and her demeanor and approach to playing with our toddler instantly put us at ease! She kept the schedule we set out, and gave us a run down when we returned of how the night went. Looking forward to using Marisa again and getting to know her more!
- Chelsea I.
Rebecca C.
5.0
Becca was great with our baby! She showed up early, comforted our fussy little boy and got him to nap almost immediately (we can never get him to nap), was super attentive and relaxed/easygoing, and a pleasure to speak with and have over. Also very responsive to communication and got right back to...
- Emily L.
Halley G.
5.0
Halley is the BEST and we could not possibly recommend her more highly. She looked after our son two days a week for more than a year (between 6 months & 2 years) and he adores her. She is incredibly kind, compassionate, creative and just bought so much joy into our home. We felt completely at ease...
- Care member
Jocelyn G.
5.0
I highly recommend Jocelyn! Jocelyn cared for my two active boys for three summers and they loved her. She showed up on time, helped the boys with their reading and made sure they made it to all of their activities. Jocelyn also made the summer fun for the boys. As a parent, I fully trusted...
- Katie B.
Joy M.
5.0
Joy is so amazing with our son, who is now 2.5. She's got an early childhood education background and I notice L is super engaged with Joy - she's not just a passive caregiver. She's reliable, great at communication, on time, and has been a great fit for our family.
- Allie O.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Hamden, CT
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Hamden, CT?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Hamden, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $22.17 per hour as of March 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 Hamden, CT?
Care.com currently has 12 reading tutors in Hamden, CT. You can search for candidates by their distance from Hamden 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 Hamden that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Hamden, CT?
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 Hamden 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 Hamden, CT?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Hamden, CT, 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 Hamden, CT 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.