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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 March 2025

The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 4 years

Reading tutors in Happy Valley, OR

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Leah G.


Portland, OR

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Too Much Energy For My Friends!

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

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Shannon D.


Portland, OR

$16-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Luana S.


Vancouver, WA

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have no availability at this time. I am excited to be able to provide quality care for your child while incorporating music, reading, play and fun. I am a teacher at heart and love to explore your child's own unique curiosities, talents and interests. I have been a babysitter, elementary school teacher, homeschool teacher,...
Luana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Luana has been a wonderful blessing to our family! She has taken care of our little boy for over 2 years, and we are so thankful to have her. She does learning activities every day and provides care with kindness always. She makes things better in our household by...

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Celina C.


Portland, OR

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny Available

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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Chelsea G.


Portland, OR

$46/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dual Credentialed Teacher With A Passion For Helping!

I am a professional teacher with both a General Education and Mild/Moderate Special Education credential. I have over 10 years of experience working with pre-K through 12th grade students in various settings, including mentoring, tutoring, substitute teaching, and full time teaching. I've primarily taught both special...
5.0
"Chelsea knew how to connect with my junior high and high school boys. She did a great job tutoring both of them. She is a gifted teacher and tutor!"

Stephanie R.

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Hillary S.


Portland, OR

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was fabulous. Our rambunctious kid loved her. They read a ton of books together."

Alexander L.

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Jo Claire G.


Portland, OR

$22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family 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.

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Brittany P.


Gresham, OR

$21-23/hr • 6 yrs exp

Miss Brittany

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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brittany is a great caregiver. She really cares about children and is always coming up with fun adventures or arts and crafts to do. She is engaging, a self-starter and the kids love her."

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Georgia M.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Biologist With Teaching Experience

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...
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Amanda S.


Portland, OR

$65/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Tutor & Admissions Consultant

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.

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Madison C.


Vancouver, WA

$75-150/hr • 8 yrs exp

Academic Tutor And Student Advocate

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 patient, kind, flexible and knowledgeable in her subject areas. She has been working with my kids ages 10 and 18 for over a year and with great success. She has truly been a life saver for my teenager and getting through Math. I would highly recommend...

Sophia K.

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Alexus A.


Portland, OR

$22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Alexus :)

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lexi is an absolute GEM! She is dependable, communicative, and my kids adore her. "

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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...
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Alison G.


Portland, OR

$16-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Alison is an excellent nanny and babysitter. She's been a wonderful support to our family throughout the last few years. She's dependable, responsible, and flexible. She's very sweet with our children often doing crafts and our children adore her. She is quick to...

Thomas H.

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Cameron G.


Portland, OR

$60-90/hr • 7 yrs exp

Educator | Writing Expert | Critical Thinker

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
"I wholeheartedly recommend Cameron as a reading tutor for your child. Cameron's exceptional dedication, patience, and enthusiasm have transformed my daughter's reading skills and love for learning. Cameron's personalized approach, creativity, and kindness create a...

Augustus S.

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Gianna S.


Portland, OR

$23/hr • 4 yrs exp

Big Sister Sitter With Professional Childcare Experience!

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gianna is amazing! We intend on hiring her for all upcoming babysitting jobs that's she's available for. Our son adores her and we we're very happy with her!"

Erika M.

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Kelly M.


Portland, OR

$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Teacher Looking For Summer Work

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...
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Sophia R.


Portland, OR

$85-100/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Educator Available

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Executive Functioning Coach. Educator trained in five major pedagogies. More than my academic training, it's the friendships I build with students that allow me to be an effective educator. BA Education/MFA Literature. Four years collegiate teaching experience. Five years private education experience. BCBA trained. I've built...
5.0
"Sophie is a wonderful tutor with an aptitude for teaching and communicating with teens. My son is very smart but needed help organizing and turning assignments in on time. Sophie has been incredibly helpful and I love the dynamic they have- like a big sister! I'm...

Roger R.

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Zoey Z.


Portland, OR

$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun-Loving And Responsible Temporary Nanny In Portland!

Hi there! My name is Zoey and I am pre-medical UC-Berkeley Graduate (2015) looking for a temporary position as a nanny in Portland. I am attending medical school beginning this summer so looking for temporary work until then. I am passionate about working with children and love being outdoors, making up games, reading/homework...
Zoey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah W.


Vancouver, WA

$20-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Sarah

I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Brigham Young University-Idaho and I am currently working as a crisis counselor. After graduating college I worked for the Institute of Reading Development as a reading teacher followed by a year of traveling and working in China as an English teacher for 7th grade students....
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Recent reading tutor reviews in Happy Valley, OR

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...

- Care member

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.

Luana S.

5.0

Luana has been a wonderful blessing to our family! She has taken care of our little boy for over 2 years, and we are so thankful to have her. She does learning activities every day and provides care with kindness always. She makes things better in our household by helping with tasks each time she is...

- Care member

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.

Chelsea G.

5.0

Chelsea knew how to connect with my junior high and high school boys. She did a great job tutoring both of them. She is a gifted teacher and tutor!

- Stephanie R.

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