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60 reading tutors are listed in Jamaica Plain, MA
The average posted rate is $29/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Jamaica Plain, MA
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm a recently Lead teacher certified babysitter looking for long term, same day, and drop off/pick up babysitting jobs. My certificate entitles me to care for toddlers-preschool. I am a fun, loving upbeat person who absolutely loves children. I have taught ages 15 months-5 years of age. I also have short term experience...
Janell can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Janell is the best. Our daughter loves her and lit up every time she saw her. We felt we were leaving her in safe and capable hands, and would rehire Janell in a heartbeat. She was always on time or early and sent us daily photos and videos while we were away....
Julia Y.
Rachel K.
Brookline, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care Professional With A Degree In Social Work, And 4 Years Of Child Development Education!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Rachel! I am an elementary school librarian looking for a summer nanny positions and occasionally or one time babysitting opportunities. I have an experience with children birth- high school aged working as a teacher, social worker, and nanny. I have a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Library Science in...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is a wonderful sitter. My two younger children love the activities she plans for them. We always look forward to her coming over. "
Eleanor R.
5.0
(1)
As the firstborn on my mom's side and the oldest of over 50 cousins, I was practically born as a babysitter! I also have a kid brother who is the light of my life; I was 11 when he was born and had a very hands-on role in raising him, giving me a sincere appreciation for the work you all do as parents.
Professionally, I was the...
5.0
"We cannot speak highly enough of Ouarida's exceptional babysitting services for our son. From the moment she stepped into our home, it was evident that she possessed a perfect balance of professionalism, kindness, and a genuine passion for working with...
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Esther J.
Somerville, MA
$30-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.9
(18)
Hired by 44 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther and I am passionate about caring for children. I am a Certified infant/toddler/preschool teacher, fluent in English and French, and conversational in Spanish. Currently, I work as a Kindergarten Associate Teacher in Somerville, MA. I have experience caring for multiple children at once, having managed up to 10...
Esther can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Esther was great with our 4 month old! We were traveling to Boston for an event and had Esther come to our hotel to sit for an evening. Esther was very sweet with our baby and followed the bedtime routine with no issues at all. She sent updates and made us feel...
Ashley S.
Hillary C.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$35-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Elementary Special Educator Available For Tutoring
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a 4th grade special education teacher in Framingham Public Schools. I have experience with grades 1-5 and have worked with students of diverse needs. My biggest strength is with differentiating instruction in literacy and mathematics. I graduated Providence College with my Masters in Special Education.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Week of August 22 only! I love children and enjoy helping them grow in character and knowledge. I am warm and caring. One of my strengths is teaching a child something new or helping them overcome a struggle. Developing a child's character is important and would prefer to partner with families that value love, discipline and...
Kari can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Kari was such a blessing to our family this past year! We hired her for our after-school caregiver for the 2020-2021 school year and kept her for additional support in June until camps started. She is loving, patient, creative and engaging. In addition to...
Justin G.
Sophie C.
Brookline, MA
$60-75/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a recent graduate of MIT where I studied mathematics. I have many years of experience as a math and science tutor. I was teaching assistant at MIT for three years, as well as a math mentor for middle school girls for the past year. In high school, I tutored for math, science, and English comprehension, as well as SSAT...
5.0
"I highly recommend Sophie! She is a wonderful tutor, extremely communicative and makes her student feel comfortable."
Nicholas C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I grew up in Boston, MA and currently reside in the South End. I have a ton of experience in childcare not just as a babysitter and nanny but also as a camp counselor, softball coach to kids between the ages of 4 and 6, and an assistant teacher at an on-campus daycare. I have been a Red Cross certified babysitter for...
Virginia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Virginia is very attentive and caring with our 18 month old. We'd hire her again for occasional babysitting."
Genevieve L.
Xiangyang C.
Brookline, MA
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced And Loving Babysitter Looking For Full-Time Opportunity
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Responsible babysitter with experience in early childhood education. Fluent in Mandarin, willing to teach Mandarin and Chinese culture. Skilled in creating educational and engaging activities while prioritizing children's safety. Enjoys cooking healthy food. Trusted by parents, affectionate toward all cared-for...
Xiangyang can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Julie did wonderfully with our baby and our dogs! She was extremely responsive and had some good tips for helping baby sleep."
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Dayane M.
Norwood, MA
$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a nanny for 5 years. I came from Brazil where I was a daycare teacher for 4 years. And now I live in Norwood.
I have always worked with children, I liked to teach and see the development of children as they grew up for a long time.
And after studying early childhood education, I had the opportunity to be part of the...
Dayane can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Dayane took care of all three of my young children as a substitute nanny. She quickly learned their routines and was always on time. My kids had lots of fun with her."
Heather S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 3rd (almost 4th) year medical student at BU and 2020 Duke grad. I'm looking for intermittent, flexible work to help pay for school expenses.
I love playing sports, cooking, & reading. Not a huge TV girl, I enjoy coming up with activities to occupy kids outside of tv . Previous families describe me as imaginative,...
Noelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Noelle was wonderful with our 6 month old son and 4 year old niece. I highly recommend her to any family looking for a fun, upbeat, friendly and nurturing caregiver."
Corinne A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience tutoring (K-12 and College Level) and 3 years teaching in a classroom setting (Algebra). I have a Masters degree in Secondary Education Mathematics and I am able to modify lessons for the individual scholar. I continuously encourage each scholar to achieve more than they thought they could....
5.0
"Loise does a great job tutoring my kid. She helps him work on his math homework. Loise makes sure he understands his math homework and let him solve the problems by prompting him."
Clyde A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with 11 ESL students at a summer school in order to strengthen their English skills. I have done over 150 hours of volunteering to tutor children in library programs and at schools. I am fluent in Spanish and will be going into Honors Spanish 4 in the high school level next year. Recently, I won a gold award for...
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel R. I have been caring for children since I was a teen, but have been teaching art professionally in Boston Public Schools for over 10 years. I am currently taking a break from teaching full time and will be starting a part time adjunct position in the fall. I have years of experience with children with...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel worked for me part time for about a year. She took care of my 6 year old and 10 year old. My kids can be challenging, but I have noticed that Rachel is really good at de-escalation and finding creative solutions. She's been a wonderful addition to our...
Ari W.
4.6
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter since I was 13 years old. I have watched children from infancy to 14 years of age including special needs. I have been a nanny for a 2-year-old. I have also been in a nanny share with newborns 2 weeks apart. I also nannied for twin 3-month-olds and 3-year-old. I am fun, caring, energetic, loving and...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Kayla is amazing and so fun! Always has something exciting for the kiddos to do. She is so loved in our home! She's more than just a nanny she becomes apart of the family!"
Shannon H.
Marie H.
Somerville, MA
$60-75/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a former teacher with 6 years of professional teaching experience. I have taught grades 3-12, mostly in special education settings.
I am available weekday evenings and weekends to tutor the following subjects:
-K-8 Reading, Writing, Math
-Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2
-Essay writing
-SAT/ACT/GED...
Yashuda P.
Belmont, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I have worked with children from birth through adolescence for over 15 years in various capacities including my own kids. I am trustworthy, loving caring . My time with children is filled with words. We read, talk, craft and sing through each day. I am a responsible, professional with a lot of babysitting experience . It's...
Yashuda can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Yashuda cared for my son full time from when he was 5 months old to 21 months old in a nanny share. My son loves her, she has made a huge impression on us, and is forever a part of our family. I cannot say enough good things about Yashuda - she is warm, nurturing,...
Amanda M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've worked in childcare since 1995 as a Lead Preschool teacher. With my educational background in Pre K teaching, I am super involved in doing learning activities such as arts and crafts, reading, and going outside to play. I have my own car with a clean driving record and am willing to transport the kids to activities. I am...
Wanda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Wanda was great! Arrived on time and the kid loved her!"
Philo-marie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Elaina, and I am looking for summer tutoring opportunities for elementary students in the Brighton/Brookline area.
I have a BA in Psychology from Hendrix College and an ME in Elementary Education from Lesley University, and have been an elementary classroom teacher since February of 2023. I also have years of...
4.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been working with children for 25 years. I am currently working at the Global Montessori School in Belmont. I am the Lead teacher for 9 toddlers with an assistant. I also do the after Care program for the parents that have to work late. I am very musical and I enjoy singing with the children. I also enjoy reading...
Susan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We hired Susan this summer to help with driving our children to summer camp and after camp activities, and running occasional errands. She was very reliable, kind to our children, and flexible."
Robert Y.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Jamaica Plain, MA
Janell B.
5.0
Janell has been our mother's helper for our two children. She has an amazing personality, very enthusiastic and full of energy! On top off that she is the most reliable mother's helper I have ever had. There has not been a single day she has been late! On top of that I was able to text her in...
- Angela H.
Rachel K.
5.0
Rachel is a wonderful care giver. Working with our 2year old, she was always attentive and encouraging. Rachel was always punctual and was helpful around the house. Our daughter was always excited to see Rachel open the door. They had fun together, but Rachel helped her grow so much at the same...
- Brian P.
Ouarida B.
5.0
We cannot speak highly enough of Ouarida's exceptional babysitting services for our son. From the moment she stepped into our home, it was evident that she possessed a perfect balance of professionalism, kindness, and a genuine passion for working with children.
Ouarida's work hard, play hard...
- Care member
Esther J.
5.0
On time, full of enthusiasm and competence, and great with our 8 month old and 3 year old. We appreciate you, Esther!
- Care member
Kari H.
5.0
Kari was such a blessing to our family this past year! We hired her for our after-school caregiver for the 2020-2021 school year and kept her for additional support in June until camps started. She is loving, patient, creative and engaging. In addition to picking up the kids from school she also...
- Justin G.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Jamaica Plain, MA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Jamaica Plain, MA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $29.58 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 Jamaica Plain, MA?
Care.com currently has 12 reading tutors in Jamaica Plain, MA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Jamaica Plain 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 Jamaica Plain that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA?
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 Jamaica Plain 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 Jamaica Plain, MA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Jamaica Plain, MA, 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 Jamaica Plain, MA 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.
Ratings for Jamaica Plain, MA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Reading Tutors in Jamaica Plain, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.