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60 reading tutors are listed in Harper Woods, MI
The average posted rate is $11/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 4 years
Reading tutors in Harper Woods, MI
I am a recent graduate of the University of Michigan studying Biology and Environmental Sciences and the Master of Arts program at Wayne state university. I am current science teacher in the city of Detroit. I have experience working with kids of all ages and varying backgrounds.
I have four years of paid experience sitting two boys (about 2x a month). When I first started, the youngest was 1. 5 years old and the oldest was 5. I have worked mornings, during the day, and overnight. I like to engage them in activities such as reading, learning, and active play. I have also tutored them in school subjects,...
Anastasia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Amy S.
Grosse Pointe, MI
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a substitute teacher in Grosse Pointe Public Schools for 10 years in grades k thru 8.
I have three children who attended Grosse Pointe Schools and have gone on to successful college and professional careers.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am available for last- minute requests in the Grosse Pointe area. I have a master of science in elementary education degree. I love children and have raised a daughter. if you need to run errands, go out for date night or your sitter has cancelled and you need to work, contact me. I recently updated my CPR, AED, and first-aid...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Went to Elementary School and taught 4th graders math and science. Volunteer work.
Expert K-12 Tutor Focused on Alleviating Stress and Anxiety
Welcome! I'm Dominique, a dedicated private tutor specializing in supporting K-12 students who are experiencing high stress and anxiety. With nearly 10 years of tutoring experience, I understand the challenges young learners face and aim to create a nurturing...
I work full time at an elementary-middle school as an academic interventionist. I've worked with students as many as five grade levels behind and been able to provide significant, measurable, increases in standardized test scores.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I became a Nanny and., with 10 years experience as a Nanny and Tutor with Certification in Applied Math and Elementary Adaptive Reading. Preparing children for Preschool and Kindergarten is rewarding and enjoy helping children in Elementary grades with homework and study skills to improve their grades.
I love all pets and will...
Carol can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carol has taken care of our two boys on multiple occasions--starting when they were 8 months and 3 years. She is caring, kind, and always actively engaging in exploratory play with them. They love when she comes over!"
Bridget R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have been involved in the arts my whole life, and have the skills to teach basic drawing skills and exercises, with emphasis in figure drawing. If you have a child who is interested in cartoons and storytelling, I am also skilled in animation and character design.
My experience with young children includes instructing...
Heaven A.
Detroit, MI
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have a great deal of experience babysitting and tutoring. I have worked with children with special needs such as autism, and have tutored in ESL, basic reading, writing, math, and science. Some of the activities I love to do with kids are telling stories, arts and crafts, and dance parties! I have also been extremely...
Heaven can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heavenlee cared for my two boys for a few years, and we could not have been happier. She was always on time, high energy, and happy to work with our family. She made sure the boys were entertained, active, and most importantly, safe. I highly recommend Heavenlee to...
Monique S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!!.. My name is Nohemi, I have experience from ages from New borns to Teens, Also for the Elderly community. I've been babysitting for 15 years, and helped elders for 6 years on their daily basis. Am CPR certified and Covid vaccinated, Bilingual, I work as Medical Assistant for over 6 years. Kids are my passion. I always...
Nohemi can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nohemi was so sweet and kind. She went above and beyond. She cleaned the kitchen and house which not a lot of caregivers do. She was very attentive to our 4 children and they all loved her! We will for sure hire her again"
Amanda A.
5.0
(2)
I taught a multi-age cross-categorical classroom for 23 years working with students certified as Learning Disabled, Emotionally Impaired, Speech and Language Impaired and Cognitively Impaired. I was a Teacher Consultant and Resource Room teacher for the last 10 years working with 2nd to 5th grade in small groups or within...
5.0
"A five star care giver I trust her with all 5 of my children and day , your kids will fall in love like mine did !
Thorough, creative lessons & hands on with learning
As well as very loving & trustworthy with care giving "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 33 years old and enrolled as a second degree nursing student at Oakland University. I am often surrounded by the children of friends and family and enjoy doing whatever it is they love to do. I can have fun playing games or make believe and am happy to help with homework and reading, too.
I have been babysitting since I...
Jane can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jane did a great job. The kids loved her."
Nick T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an Ann Arbor native with over 25 years of experience as a childcare provider, both as a school teacher and a camp counselor. I am certified to teach English as a Second/Foreign language. I lived in China for 13 years and can also speak, read, and write Mandarin Chinese. Currently I am finishing a children's book series, so...
Carissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carissa is a kind and thoughtful caregiver. She did not have a ton of professional experience watching very little (less than 3m) baby but she did a wonderful job and learned quickly. She has an easy way about her and was flexible to meld in with my household. She...
Rebecca C.
Lauren D.
Melvindale, MI
$15-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
My Name Is Lauren! I Love Kids I'm Ready To Shape Young Minds Whole Also Having Fun!
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm lauren! I have multiple years of experience taking care of kids. (2 professional years) I took care of my sister who is on the spectrum, also I have experience working at a daycare, lastly I monitor special needs students for trinity transportation. Throughout my time in school I had many babysitting opportunities that I...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We highly recommend Lauren! She was amazing with our 5 and 7 year olds, they absolutely adored her! "
Care member
Carla W.
Franklin, MI
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
English, Spanish, And/or Speech Certified Instructor/tutor
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Currently full-time, certified educator in local public school district. Certified in secondary English, Spanish, & speech (as in public speaking). Have taught home-schooled students as well as tutored others. I've worked w/middle, high school, and college students. Letters of recommendation available upon request. During COVID,...
5.0
"My daughter was failing 9th grade English and I looked on Care.com and found Ms. Carla. When my daughter and I had our first meeting with Ms. Carla, I felt very comfortable and sure she was the right person to help my daughter improve her grades, and to help her...
Lashonda L.
Lauren M.
Royal Oak, MI
$11-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter & Nanny, A Wonderfully Fun Individual Who Has Been Called Mary Poppins!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a well rounded individual who has a passion for art and children. I have years of experience in child care and development, mentoring, art education and overall being a creative and inspiring role model for children. I have always have a high level of integrity when it comes to compassion and the care for children. I think...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Lauren took excellent care of my infant son!"
Julia M.
Kathleen F.
Detroit, MI
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for over 20 years. I am also a trained birth and postpartum doula/infant care specialist with an extra focus on twins. In addition to child care, which is always first and foremost, I assist with general house chores, making family meals, dishes, laundry, running errands, caring for pets, driving to and from...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kathleen made herself available almost last minute for us when we were in a bind"
Johanna C.
Abbigale R.
Utica, MI
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have tutored many children, including at a local elementary. I am good at tutoring children between the grades K through 5.
I also have letter of recommendation I can provide.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved kids since I was young. I had no other siblings, so I was always offering myself up for babysitting my parents friends children and loved every minute of it. I started babysitting when I was 12-13 years old and have been a non-stop babysitter ever since. I was a camp counselor at 14. I started babysitting...
Nikki can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids liked Nikki from the day they met her. Fun and active sitter. "
Amy B.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Harper Woods, MI
Carol G.
5.0
Ms. Carol is amazing!!! To say she is GREAT is an understatement. She helps the kids with their homework. She plays with them. She treats them with respect and as one of her own. We have a 9 year old boy and a 7 year old girl, and they repeatedly ask for Ms. Carol when she's not around. This review...
- Zoraida M.
Heaven A.
5.0
Heavenlee cared for my two boys for a few years, and we could not have been happier. She was always on time, high energy, and happy to work with our family. She made sure the boys were entertained, active, and most importantly, safe. I highly recommend Heavenlee to anyone looking for a fun and...
- Monique S.
Nohemi A.
5.0
Nohemi was so sweet and kind. She went above and beyond. She cleaned the kitchen and house which not a lot of caregivers do. She was very attentive to our 4 children and they all loved her! We will for sure hire her again
- Amanda A.
Allyson W.
5.0
A five star care giver I trust her with all 5 of my children and day , your kids will fall in love like mine did !
Thorough, creative lessons & hands on with learning
As well as very loving & trustworthy with care giving
- Care member
Jane K.
5.0
Jane did a great job. The kids loved her.
- Nick T.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Harper Woods, MI
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Harper Woods, MI?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Harper Woods, MI on Care.com will cost an average of $11.00 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 Harper Woods, MI?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Harper Woods, MI. You can search for candidates by their distance from Harper Woods 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 Harper Woods that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Harper Woods, MI?
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 Harper Woods 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 Harper Woods, MI?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Harper Woods, MI, 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 Harper Woods, MI 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.