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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
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny, a certified Newborn Care Specialist, a retired midwife, mother to six grown children and grandmother to four. I have extensive newborn experience as well as having taught Montessori to infants and toddlers. I home educated my children and had them all reading at four years of age. I enjoy field trips...
Maeve can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maeve is amazing! I have 3 kids, 2 and under with twins, and needed a nanny while I worked from home. She is so great with my children and treats them like her own. I have seen my toddler and twin babies learn so much from her and I've learned a lot as well. It's...
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5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am the 4th in line of a HUGE blended family of 9. My teen years were spent acting as the primary care giver of my 3 younger siblings who are now aged 7, 10, & 21. My brother is on the spectrum and my mother remained a single & working full time; so ive got experience that could last me three lifetimes. When I moved away for...
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leah seemingly has boundless energy and throws it full force into engaging with both babies in our nanny share. She sings to them, encourages their motor development, and cheers them on as they reach milestones. She pays attention to their sleeping and eating...
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Shannon D.
Portland, OR
$16-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents and families!
I am an FSU and NU grad school alumna, aunt to four nieces/nephews, and experienced babysitter/nanny. In 2019, I was an au pair for several months where I took care of a 5 y/o and an 8 y/o. By the end of my time there, the kids and I had a sibling-like relationship and we still keep in touch today....
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Shannon to help organize my house and care for children (6 month and 3 yr old). Where I lacked in organization skills, Shannon was confident and my go-to on house projects. I would ask her help in tidying up a space and she would get right to work making my...
Amber V.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Elena, a passionate child care worker with over 10 years of experience as a dedicated, full time nanny, an assistant preschool teacher and babysitter. I have worked with ages ranging from infant to toddler all the way through early teens.
I absolutely love helping little ones grow, learn, and explore the...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Elena will always hold a special place in our family's hearts. She is phenomenally dedicated in caring for others as if they were her own family. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a certified birth and postpartum doula with a focus on childbirth education and lactation.
Hobbies -
I'm an oil and gouache painter and recently taught myself how hand embroidery. I also enjoy gardening, canning and cooking. Any free chance I get, I'm usually reading on a porch or exploring in the mountains. My...
Celina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Celina was a wonderfully charismatic babysitter for our three girls (11, 9 and 6). She was willing to be active with them and engage in imaginative play. I am a parent educator and am a self-proclaimed "babysitter snob". I have very high standards for the care...
JJ B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am retired teacher who taught English and English as a Second Language in California and Michigan. I have over 35 years of teaching experience and have taught students of all ages from 6th grade through adults. I love to work one-on-one with students and have tutored in many different situations. Please allow me to help...
5.0
"She is very kind and knowledgeable. I’m very excited to have my kids starting the tutoring with her. I would have my kids learning with her as long as she offered her service of tutoring."
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love working with children. I come from a large family, so have always been surrounded by children of various ages, and I began babysitting very young. I have worked as a nanny for two different families for three years. The children were aged 9 months, 3 years, 4 years, 6 years and 9 years. I provided basic care,...
Hillary can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was fabulous. Our rambunctious kid loved her. They read a ton of books together."
Alexander L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love to form bonds with children as we teach each other about ourselves and the world. I have experience nannying and babysitting kids between 4 months and 12 years of age and take great joy in really getting to know their personalities! I enjoy being outside, reading with kids, and doing other developmentally appropriate...
Jo Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Jo did a great job with our 5 yr son. This was a new experience for us, outside of family and Jo exceeded our expectations. We 100% recommend her services."
Brandon M.
5.0
(7)
Hello my name is Brittany! I'm looking for a long term full time Nanny Position!
Working with children is my passion! Besides safety, creating an environment that is fun and making long-lasting memories is my number one goal. I love bringing kids on nature adventures! Some of my favorite things to do with kids include sensory...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Brittany is wonderful. She cared for our daughter for over a year. We have remained in contact even after she was no longer caring for our daughter. She is honest, kind, reliable and has a huge heart. She really loves children and goes the extra mile to make them...
Kelli J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience teaching pre-K through 8th grade, tutoring middle school students in one-on-one and group settings, and spent the past school year teaching an after-school STEM program with the Eugene 4J school district. I care deeply about accessibility and creating an engaging learning environment for students (also, I have...
5.0
(5)
Hello! I'm Ms. Amanda. I have 15+ years of experience working with students online and in person. I work with students from prek-12th grade. I am a former charter school administrator, longtime tutor, teacher trainer, and youth mentor. I specialize in general academic coaching, organizational support, executive functioning,...
5.0
"Amanda exhibits leadership with a nonjudgmental and encouraging manner . Goes out of her way to personalize instruction according to the individual's needs."
Danya P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Madison. I have been tutoring most of my life. My mother was a teacher and principal. I grew up helping create lesson plans, and learning first hand how the school system works. My passion for tutoring solidified while I was in college and I have since decided to peruse it as a career.
I have been working with...
5.0
"Madison is the best! She's smart, professional and well-organized. She's done a great job teaching algebra to my high school daughter. And my daughter absolutely loves her!"
Diana E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, compassionate, and empathetic.
I love working with kids and hope to pursue a career in teaching to further that passion. I've always loved being around kiddos and it feels super rewarding to watch the littles grow and become their own people! :)
Ive been around kids my whole life, but...
Alexus can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lexi is an absolute GEM! She is dependable, communicative, and my kids adore her. "
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Jo Claire G.
Portland, OR
$17-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Through past babysitting and nannying jobs, I have aided in children's learning primarily through reading with them. I love to guide kids through books and words and, depending on their age and reading level, have them read to me as I encourage them and work alongside them to build up their confidence in their ability. I also...
Alison G.
Portland, OR
$16-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for a part time position taking care of 1 to 3 kids from ages 3 to 12 years. Most recently I have worked as a Nanny for families whose parents either worked from home or had an outside position. I have spent many years working with children including working as a preschool teacher taking care of kids from 1 to 5 in...
Alison can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Alison is a fantastic nanny! When I left for work in the morning, I knew my son was going to be safe, happy, and be with someone who fostered his curiosity of the world. She is also a great collaborator and was always willing to brainstorm how to best meet the...
Care member
5.0
(15)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
While completing my MFA in Creative Writing & Literature at Stony Brook University, I was lucky enough to serve as a T. A. for the department head in her undergraduate Essay-Writing and Memoir course. I became proficient in assessing and grading student work according to rubrics. Behind the scenes, I gained insight into what...
5.0
"We are incredibly grateful for Cameron's outstanding tutoring in the subjects of English, essay writing, math + history. Among his most helpful lessons is how he teaches my daughter to remain organized and dedicated to completing assignments, big and small....
Care member
4.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Gianna. I'm a preschool teacher and student. I've been working in preschool for about 9 months now, spending the year before as a toddler teacher. Before then, I spent 3 years with a mixed age group, all under 5. Along with nannying and sitting on the side, it's safe to say I know my way around a sensory bin!
As...
Gianna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gianna has been wonderful for our part-time after-school care for our 5-year old! She is caring, punctual, and very receptive and empathetic to both kid and parent goals/needs."
Rebecca S.
5.0
(3)
Hello! From August- June I work as a full-time special education teacher. Over the summer I like to work in a 1:1 social recreational capacity. I have experience with individuals ages 5-30 in a range of different needs. I consider myself responsible, professional, creative, and fun! I love to engage with individuals in different...
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Now booking summer enrichment. Group and private sessions available. I'm an Executive Functioning Coach and private educator trained in five major pedagogies, with over a decade of experience supporting diverse and neuro divergent learners. My approach is strengths-based, creative, and rooted in the belief that students thrive...
5.0
"We hired Sophie for some extra help this summer and she was immediately a huge hit with my twelve year old son. He's always struggled with accepting help with his academics and at times has really fought back against tutoring. We hired Sophie on a trial basis, but...
Lydia K.
Michelle O.
Portland, OR
$28-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
I love children and have many years of experience with little ones. I have four precious children who are happy adults now and the light of my life. I was a nanny for three children before that, and while raising my family I've been a teacher, counselor, guide and tutor. I taught my children to read and write and so much more,...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Happy Valley, OR
Maeve N.
5.0
Maeve is incredibly experienced, calm, and kind. She was great at communicating, and helped make our family at ease from the first contact.
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Leah G.
5.0
Leah has been caring for our daughter since she was 3 months old. She’s dependable, easy-going, caring and engaging. Leah easily manages a nanny-share with our child and another infant of similar age, going on walks, reading books, and singing songs. Our daughter always seems to light up when she...
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Shannon D.
5.0
Shannon was fantastic! She formed great relationships with our kids and engaged with them in their play on their level. She primarily watched our 2 year old twins and their 4 year old brother, and they all quickly felt comfortable with her while we were working. She was with our family from...
- Tim N.
Elena B.
5.0
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Elena! From the beginning, her warmth, patience, and professionalism made us feel completely comfortable trusting her with our child.
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Celina C.
5.0
Celina was a wonderfully charismatic babysitter for our three girls (11, 9 and 6). She was willing to be active with them and engage in imaginative play. I am a parent educator and am a self-proclaimed "babysitter snob". I have very high standards for the care of my children and Celina passed my...
- JJ B.
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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.