I only have experience helping children with homework. Although I did graduate high school with 4. 0 GPA and graduated with honors in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University.
My love for working with kids stems from the joy and excitement that they bring to every day. I believe in creating a safe and comfortable environment where kids can feel free to be themselves, have fun, and learn new things. I enjoy playing games, doing crafts, and reading stories with kids, and I am always open to new ideas....
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Bachelor's in History with focus in Secondary Education from Furman University and Masters in Health Administration with focus in Business from Cornell University.
Was a Teaching Assistant at Cornell and completed my student teaching during undergrad. Currently employed full time for a health tech startup. Passionate about...
Hi my name is Karen and I live in the Baldwin area. The past seven year I have been watching 3 children starting with the oldest a girl in 3rd grade, middle a boy starting Kindergarten and the youngest a boy was going on 4 and in preschool. Got the 2 older off to school then took the youngest to morning preschool 3 days a week....
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
I've been working with kids in some capacity my whole life through watching my little brother. I have worked as a paid babysitter to many different families throughout my teenage years and am looking to continue to do so on a more stable basis.
I play collegiate softball, so I spend most of my free time working out,...
Athena can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
I have 5 years of experience working with college students. I love my work as a tutor! I love helping my students become more independent and succeed in their classes! I specialize in Mathematics subjects, English, and Business classes. Please feel free to message me to set up a tutoring appointment from the convenience of your...
I'd describe my personality as curious, passionate, and reliable.
There are three main reasons why I like working with kids. They often have fresh perspectives and their joy of discovery is contagious. I also have a playful, youthful spirit and enjoy imaginative play and activities that allow me to be creative and silly. And...
Antoinette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hello! Nice to meet you, I'm Bree! As I have a full-time, Monday thru Friday job, my ideal childcare job/s would be weekends and/or evenings.
My experience includes:
- BA in early childhood education, including student teaching in 1st grade and a middle school learning support classroom
- Nannying - summers during college
-...
Breanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
I'd describe my personality as caring, passionate and fun
I like working with kids because children are the future of our world. Children also bring color and joy to life that sometimes gets lost in adulthood.
I started working with kids when I was in college completing my undergraduate degree in education. Upon graduation, I...
Hi! I am in college and looking to babysit over the summer; I go to school in Ohio. I am a psychology major and love kids of all ages. I have had experience babysitting for over a year, and have babysat for children as young as 2 years old.
I'd describe my personality as warm, empathetic, and curious!
I like working with...
Orelle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
I like working with kids because kids teach me so much about myself and the world around me. They have such a unique perspective on life and I feel we all can learn so much from them.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible with my class schedule. I am currently a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh and school is one of my...
Hello! I've worked with both children and seniors over the last 10 years. I recently graduated college, moved to the area, and have a full time job with an engineering/consulting firm. I would like to get back into working with kids and/or seniors. If you have any questions for me, please feel free to reach out!
I started...
My name is Lauren, and I am currently wrapping up my Masters degree in Literary and Cultural Studies at Carnegie Mellon University. Before attending CMU, I earned my BA in English Literature at Allegheny College. While at Allegheny, I worked as a student summer researcher for three professors, co-authored a publication that will...
I'd describe my personality as affable, kind, caring
I like working with kids because they are a joy!
I'm looking for a part-time position or casual. I currently work a day job.
I started working with kids when I was 15. I have a degree in English Literature and was originally going to be a teacher. I am currently working...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Hello! I am a recent college graduate that majored in Child Development & Education and received my Early Childhood Education teaching certification (PreK-Grade 4). I have a wide range of experience with children of all ages! Throughout my college career, I completed seven internships in local school districts ranging from...
During my undergraduate experience, I worked with individual and group tutoring. I virtually instructed reading tutoring with a 4th-grade student 3 times a week for 10 weeks. I worked with 2 kindergarten students to instruct guided reading. I also worked with 2 2nd grade students to improve reading strategies as well. I am...
Hi! My name is Margaux and I have been babysitting for 7 years (and I have learned a lot along the way). I love kids, and have experience mostly with the 6-month - 8-year category but am happy to babysit (or "hang out" as I tell them) older kids as well. I believe babysitting is a relationship and is based on respect, kindness,...
Margaux can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Growing up,. Babysitting helped fuel a fire I had for children at a young age and since then I have always found a joy spending time with children. I babysat all through middle and high school and went to Grand Valley State University and studied Elementary Education with an emphasis in Language Arts. When I graduated college in...
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My name is Amanda, and I absolutely love little ones! I enjoy listening to music and singing, going for walks, baking and decorating cakes/cookies, and loving on any fur baby including my two bunnies. I value family, education, and life experiences.
I have many years experience with babysitting for teachers, family, and...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
My name is Susan and I have an Associate degree in early childhood education. I taught Preschool for 15 years and worked at the Westmoreland Intermediate unit for 3 years with special needs students. I have been a nanny for the past 9 years and am currently looking for another family to work for. Thank you for reading my...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Irwin, PA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Irwin, PA?
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