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We have 60 reading tutors in Happy Valley, OR! Compare and hire the best reading tutor to fit your needs.
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Find reading tutors in Happy Valley, OR that you’ll love
60 reading tutors are listed in Happy Valley, OR
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 4 years
Reading tutors in Happy Valley, OR
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Amber! I'm a 23-year-old college graduate with a B. A in Linguistics and an extensive TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate. I'm seeking a recurring part-time position as a nanny/babysitter.
In terms of my qualifications for childcare, I have 9 years of experience working with children of all ages in...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
4.0
"Amber did such a great job working with us. She was dependable and responsible.
Thank you for such a great job!"
Amanda C.
4.6
(13)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have tons of experience! I have been a lead teacher in a classroom of 2yo, infants, preschoolers & summer/after-school programs. In these classroom settings, I was responsible for creating an age appropriate curriculum and safe learning environments. I also have a ton of infant and toddler experience and I have also nannied,...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jessica watched our two kids for a couple days and was great!"
Ashley P.
Sage A.
Portland, OR
$16-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello!
I am currently a lead teacher for an early toddler classroom, and am excited to transition back into nannying! I have a year of nanny experience, and have been working in a professional childcare setting for 4 years. I have experience with infants to preschool age children. I have extensive training in academic and...
Sage can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sage is one of the best coteachers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She is proactive, respectful, and caring. Sage is dedicated and dependable, and would be able to provide a good mentorship to your child. "
Care member
Ana N.
Gresham, OR
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Ana and I'm a 41 years old nanny and a mom. I'm from El Salvador and back home I was a kindergarten teacher for 9 years, so you can say I like kids and having fun with them, I like to play, sing, outdoor activities and read stories to them every chance I get. I've been working as a nanny for more than 8 years (and...
Ana can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gisselle is fantastic! She has built such a strong bond with my special needs son. She is always willing to take on any tasks to keep my son engaged and happy. Gisselle picks my son up from school and takes him to therapies and is always flexible in her schedule...
Thomas S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Allison, I am 27 years old and located in Milpitas. I graduated my vocational school 6 years ago, in dental assisting. In my spare time, I like to draw and paint murals. I graduated from high school in 2012 and did well in all subjects. My strong academic subjects are Music, Art, and English. I played in my school...
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I'm a young neurological physical therapist looking to supplement my clinic hours with some teaching or childcare. I am CPR/BLS trained. My goal is to one day work both in the clinic and be a doctoral-level professor. I previously tutored young children in several subjects all throughout undergraduate, and I was the...
5.0
"Jillian is friendly, energetic and reliable! She was one of the first sitters we were comfortable leaving our baby and toddler with. We ended up moving and we miss her!!!"
Elizabeth S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bre and I am a licensed teacher of five years. During the school year I teach second grade. Aside from teaching, I enjoy dancing, being active, and reading! I am passionate about play based learning and enjoy doing STEM activities and reading inquisitively. Please contact me if you have any questions or feel I...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Krystal and I am 30 years old. I have my Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology. Throughout my schooling I was enrolled in a variety Early Childhood Education and Psychology courses, which is when I knew I wanted to work with children in my future. I worked in a preschool for a year and I learned a variety...
Krystal can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We hired Krystal for a date night and consideration for a part time summer opportunity. We have two children ages eight and ten and Krystal did a wonderful job with them. She connected with them well, took them for a bike ride and was attentive to them. Although we...
William C.
5.0
(1)
I have a bachelor's degree in Professional and Technical Writing from the University. I scored extremely well on my English standardized testing (ACT, SAT, AP) in high school and have been tutoring peers and the children I nanny in English, history, geography, and the ACT/SATs for the last 7 years. I am also a music teacher for...
Lauren P.
Vancouver, WA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified And Experienced Teacher Available For Learning Pod Clients
5.0
(1)
I am here to offer my services as an experienced and certified K-8 Teacher. I have been a certified teacher and reading specialist in Washington State for over 10 years. I am also beginning online coursework to become a licensed school counselor. I have many years of successful experience helping students achieve their academic...
5.0
"Hire Lauren! I know how hard it can be to find someone to help with your kiddos and I can assure you that you will not regret it. She has been a wonderful addition to our team and is a lucky find on this website."
Jessie H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Vanessa & I have a passion for working with children. To start off, I have 6 years of childcare experience overall & 4 years of paid childcare experience. I have volunteered at my church as a teacher, teacher aide & camp counselor, worked as a teacher aide & lead teacher in daycare, & I have worked with a few families...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vanessa is AMAZING and was such a blessing for our family. I could write a whole book about how great she is, but I'll keep it short and sweet: she started with us when I went back to work after maternity leave and was with us for about seven months. Our daughter...
Scott S.
Lauren P.
Vancouver, WA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified And Experienced Teacher Available For Learning Pod Clients
3.0
(2)
I am here to offer my services as an experienced and certified K-8 Teacher. I have been a certified teacher and reading specialist in Washington State for over 10 years. I am also beginning online coursework to become a licensed school counselor. I have many years of successful experience helping students achieve their academic...
Beverly B.
Portland, OR
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available, Experienced, In-person Teacher With SPED And Distance Learning Expert
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny, educator and caregiver specializing in working with children with ADHD, autism, and other learning or sensory challenges. I am also well versed in early childhood development and education. I have been particularly successful teaching reading. I am a Portland native and graduated from The University of...
5.0
"It was a pleasure to work with Beverly (Annie). Our daycare fell through and she came in last minute to watch our 1 year old for the day. She was very capable and we would work with her again. Thanks, Annie!"
Samantha Y.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have been working as an experienced child care provider for 20 years. In high school I was enrolled in child development classes and I worked at the on-site child care. While in class I was responsible for planning and teaching age appropriate curriculum projects. During this time I received perfect grades for my...
Shana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Shana is great! I have 2 young kids and feel very comfortable leaving them with her. She always cleans up the toys and the kitchen and is willing to do more. Shana is very organized with scheduling and good at communicating with me. You can tell she has a lot of...
Kat M.
5.0
(1)
I have experience tutoring English speakers and speakers of English as a second language in writing, as well as higher level college courses such as psychology, sociology, and gender studies. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Art Therapy and Counseling. In my undergraduate university, I worked as a tutor in the student...
Emma P.
Gresham, OR
$25-26/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work for a wonderful family, but am looking to transition as their little ones head off to school!
I am an OSU alum who majored in Human Development & Family Science, and minored in Psychology. I have cared for children since the age of 15 as babysitter, & as a nanny throughout my college years. I have experience...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma is a personable, professional, and genuine caregiver. She was clear and prompt in her communications, and asked thoughtful questions. Emma is an outstanding young woman, and I believe she will be an asset to any family she works with."
Elizabeth W.
Lauren O.
Portland, OR
$21/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for many years. I have been a camp counselor, worked at an elementary school helping children learn how to read, as well as at the after school program. I also have been a full and part-time nanny. Most recently I was a full time toddler teacher at a licensed child care facility for a year. I am...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My very shy 6 month old connected with Lauren right away! She's very gentle and loving with him (it's clear she loves being around kids!). She's a clear communicator, very sweet, and easy to talk with."
Tina Z.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am an elementary school teacher with 8 years of experience in the classroom and almost 15 years of experience with babysitting. I am a very involved babysitter and enjoy craft projects, trips to the park, reading, and baking.
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Wonderful sitter! My daughter adored her. Her teaching experience was a huge plus for us as she completely understood our 4 year old's needs and what we prefer as parents. She got our kiddo to sleep easily and was super prompt, friendly, and communicative. Our...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an early childhood professional with many passions: nature; crafting and creating; biking, hiking and walking; gardening and cooking; reading and discovering.
Over the past 20 years I have worked with children in a range of settings including: classroom teaching (toddler and preschool assistant and lead, long term infant...
Iris can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Iris is an incredible nanny, caretaker, and teacher. We have been fortunate enough to have her work with our family regularly for the past 3 years from the time our son was 6 months old (he's now almost 4 yo) through the birth of our daughter (now 9 months). She is...
Laura D.
Bella H.
Portland, OR
$70-80/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I specialize in providing reading interventions using strategies to create engaging, hands-on learning for struggling readers.
I have worked with students both inside and outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Prior to tutoring full time I was a K-6 special education teacher. I have experience working with a wide...
5.0
"My 6yr old daughter had been struggling with reading/writing all through Kindergarten. Would seem to learn something new, but have trouble retaining it. I wanted to find a tutor with some background in dyslexia, as my daughter's school raised concern that may be...
Dustin C.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Happy Valley, OR
Amber R.
4.0
Amber did such a great job working with us. She was dependable and responsible.
Thank you for such a great job!
- Amanda C.
Jessica T.
5.0
Jess cared for our child from the time I went back to work, when our baby was 7 months old. I went back to work at this time and had anxiety surrounding leaving our child with a caregiver. Jess has a calming presence and experience that quelled all of my anxieties. She was able to easily get him...
- Caitlin S.
Sage A.
5.0
Sage has been a blessing to work with. The girls adore her and I love how patient and attentive she is with them. She’s great at communicating concerns and being willing to commute my girls to and from dance practices.
- Care member
Ana N.
5.0
Gisselle is fantastic! She has built such a strong bond with my special needs son. She is always willing to take on any tasks to keep my son engaged and happy. Gisselle picks my son up from school and takes him to therapies and is always flexible in her schedule when I need her to cover more hours....
- Thomas S.
Jillian H.
5.0
Jillian is friendly, energetic and reliable! She was one of the first sitters we were comfortable leaving our baby and toddler with. We ended up moving and we miss her!!!
- Elizabeth S.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Happy Valley, OR
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Happy Valley, OR?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Happy Valley, OR on Care.com will cost an average of $18.87 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 Happy Valley, OR?
Care.com currently has 15 reading tutors in Happy Valley, OR. You can search for candidates by their distance from Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Happy Valley, OR?
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 Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley, OR?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Happy Valley, OR, 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 Happy Valley, OR 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.