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Hello families!
I am currently a daycare teacher. I specifically work with infants right now and I have 8 years of experience working with 2-year-olds. I absolutely love working with children. I am a kid at heart so me and your child(ren) will have a lot of fun. I do not have much experience with special needs children.
I do...
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been a Nanny and Teacher for 20 years. I have teacher credentials in Delaware and have taught Preschool thru 2nd grade. I worked with children from age 2 months to 12 years. I enjoy working with all ages. I enjoy teaching children to learn and discover new things.
I love to play games, do art, math, reading science and...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"From the start, Amy was communicative, and easy to plan with. Her extensive experience working with kids immediately put me at ease, and it was a relief to know Amy was with my 2.5 year old while I attended a wedding. She sent pictures throughout the night and...
Danielle G.
Karen F.
Felton, DE
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a proud mom of two grown adult children and I have a beautifuI 8-year-old grandson. I have 20 years experience enjoying working with children as an active nanny and babysitter as a career. I am hands on with arts and crafts, swimming, and other sports activities or just reading a book or listening to music, and playing...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We recently hired Karen to watch our kids, ages eight and five, full-time this summer. We could not be happier with the care she has provided. She is highly dependable and trustworthy. My children love her and ask on the weekends when she is coming next. Karen has...
Samuel M.
5.0
(5)
I'm a former kindergarten teacher and early intervention provider turned nanny. I have 24 years experience working with children ages 2 months through 5 years. I give one on one attention and avoid screen time through play, art, crafts, singing, dancing, reading and exploring outdoors. I'll happily teach (if age appropriate)...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"The review I wrote previously somehow posted as one star and now I'm not able to edit it :( Christine is excellent with our girls. She goes above and beyond with play and learning activities. Even though it's been awhile since she's sat for us (because grandma has...
Jaime G.
I have 17 years of experience teaching in local schools from grades K-9, so I can help with students from kindergarten through high school. I have experience teaching students with special needs and making complicated material more concrete for struggling learners. I also tend to plan the learning around the student's interests...
I have a Master of Education degree and currently work for the CR School District in Camden, DE. I have been working with students for over 10 years. I currently tutor students at my school now and would love to help others.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello All!
My name is Ms. B. I am a teacher who specializes in Early Childhood Education (PreK-4) with additional experience teaching middle schoolers, grades 5th-8th. For 7 years I have had the pleasure to teach in a classroom and instruct children who had IEPs. Within those 3 years I have served as both a teacher and tutor. In...
5.0
"Hello everyone,
Mrs. B. is a wonderful tutor. She's on-time, reliable and most important my children love her. She has been working with my children for over a year now. And I greatly appreciate everything she has done."
Jessica S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! Looking to keep your kiddo from regressing over the summer? I'm here to help!
I am a K-6 certified teacher with over 10 years of experience in education, I have a Masters of Education, and I recently won the 2024 Teacher of the Year Award at my current school (McIlvaine) I also have my special education & Autism...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I was very pleased with the care Kristina gave our baby. I will keep her number to use again.."
Janet L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a 10 year veteran in the field of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. I began my child care career in standard daycare settings. I later on became a preschool teacher for a local private school. I had always provided nanny services for families part time but, when the school closed due to funding, I decided to pursue...
Anjelique can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anjelique is great with kids. She knows how to meet the child where they are at plus meeting their physical, and emotional needs. She definitely has gift for working with children."
Marbel V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I have experience tutoring children with special needs and disabilities. I also have experience working with neuro typically children.
5.0
"This young lady is very kind and calm. Shadlyn is also really understanding of unique situations and needs. I hired her for driving lessons and was very pleased with her teaching method even though she is not a professional driving instructor. I would absolutely...
Latoya H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey everyone! My name is Charity I am currently a 5th grade teacher. I have been teaching for about 6 years now. I have taught 4th grade for 2 years, 3rd grade for one year and 5th for 3 years. I also have 3 years of special education experience as well. I believe that all students have the potential to be great with the help...
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my bio. I'm a retired mom of 3, with over 35 years experience, looking for a full/ part-time childcare position. I've raised 3 beautiful children, and I'm looking to share my love and experience with other children. I'm patient, dependable, very energetic ( I hike/ run 5 miles a...
Stacey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stacey is too good to be true! She helps me with my son and is truly the best caregiver I've ever had after searching for a long time. She's great with kids and has a ton of energy. My son really enjoys time with her and I know he's safe and that she's focused on...
Kelly U.
5.0
(3)
Hi there! Looking to keep your kiddo from regressing over the summer? I'm here to help!
I am a K-6 certified teacher with over 10 years of experience in education, I have a Masters of Education, and I recently won the 2024 Teacher of the Year Award at my current school (McIlvaine) I also have my special education & Autism...
5.0
"She is very reliable and trustworthy.
Creativity and connectabilities are strong traits she posses. Always prepared and always positive."
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Mairead M.
Magnolia, DE
$18-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping, running errands, carpooling, etc. I received my technical diploma in early childhood education and qualify as a preschool teacher. I currently am going to college for a degree in Education. I have plenty of experience with babysitting all ages of children. I am...
Mairead can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I have worked as a care-giver my entire life. I recently graduated from Syracuse University and am a certified teacher in Florida. I am looking to work evenings and weekends for extra money.
While in college I worked at a day care as a teacher's assistant for ages infant-4 years old. Also, throughout high school I worked as a...
Alonna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Amy S.
Hartly, DE
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Amy and I've been babysitting since I was 12. I have my associates degree in Early Childhood Education, and I've worked in three Childcare Centers as a lead teacher. I've also been a nanny for 3 years. My goal is to keep your child/children safe and meeting all of their needs. I'm a very positive, and adventurous...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Kyle G.
Dover, DE
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over two years of tutoring experience in ESL/special needs English for high school curriculum. One year of experience tutoring high school and early college mathematics including Transitional Math/Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, and Calculus. I am a full-time student at DSU majoring in Computer...
I'd describe my personality as being a positive, cheerful and knowledgeable.
I like working with kids because I love how each day is a new adventure and my passion for helping children learn and grow.
I'm looking for a job that can meet my open availability, is full time and is okay with my 14-year-old and 10 year being...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I love teaching! My favorite part is seeing kids work and realize they have all the tools in their head to get an answer. Math and English have always been a passion of mine since I was young. This is why I want to share the tools I have learned over the years with young developing minds to help them excel!
I have two year's experience strengthening reading skills for kids in Kindergarten through third grade. No matter where your child is sound and letter recognition, reading simple sentences or blending sounds, I can help while having fun. I focus on structed lessons that have activities incorporated so they are still fun and keep...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Houston, DE
Amy Z.
5.0
From the start, Amy was communicative, and easy to plan with. Her extensive experience working with kids immediately put me at ease, and it was a relief to know Amy was with my 2.5 year old while I attended a wedding. She sent pictures throughout the night and stayed in touch to check in.
- Danielle G.
Karen F.
5.0
We recently hired Karen to watch our kids, ages eight and five, full-time this summer. We could not be happier with the care she has provided. She is highly dependable and trustworthy. My children love her and ask on the weekends when she is coming next. Karen has kept the children very active with...
- Samuel M.
Christine R.
5.0
Christine was an absolute blessing to our family!! All daycare centers were full with long wait lists when we first moved to the area so we started looking for a nanny that could care for our 2 year old son since my husband and I both work full time. As soon as I met Christine in the first interview...
- Emily S.
Ashley B.
5.0
Hello everyone,
Mrs. B. is a wonderful tutor. She's on-time, reliable and most important my children love her. She has been working with my children for over a year now. And I greatly appreciate everything she has done.
- Jessica S.
Kristina O.
5.0
I was very pleased with the care Kristina gave our baby. I will keep her number to use again..
- Janet L.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Houston, DE
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Houston, DE?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Houston, DE on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of June 2024. 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 Houston, DE?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Houston, DE. You can search for candidates by their distance from Houston 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 Houston that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Houston, DE?
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 Houston 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 Houston, DE?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Houston, DE, 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 Houston, DE 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.