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Hello! I am certified in elementary education and I hold an M. Ed in Curriculum & Instruction. I began teaching in 2011. My classroom experience ranges from 2nd-8th grade, and I have 7 years as an elementary reading specialist with KCPS. I've completed an IDA certified instructional course on multi-sensory reading instruction...
Leah W.
Leawood, KS
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I love finding creative, new ways to work with kids on concepts they are struggling to learn. I have tutored a couple students over the summer before I went to college but now I have my elementary education license and feel even more prepared!
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Theresa, and I am a retired teacher. I LOVE kids, the elderly , animals and much more. I am a very dependable and a responsible person. I also am a very organized person. I have raised 3 boys of my own, who all are out on their own. Yes, I'm experiencing the Empty Nest Syndrome. That brings me to you, I would...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years' experience working with infants, children in the classroom, as a Nanny, and babysitting.
Majority of my experience is with infants and pre-K.. I grew up in Kansas, went to the University of Kansas, spent some wonderful time in Houston gaining valuable experience, and am back home in Kansas. My educational...
Carol Ann can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
(4)
Hi Parents! My Name Is Donesha! Im A Young Energetic Dependable Person! I Lovingly Cooked, Cleaned, Played With, Transported, Educated, And Cared For Children Between The Ages Of 3 Weeks Up To 8 Years Old. Ive Tutored And Assisted Them With Assignments For Subjects Like Math, Science, Reading, Art, And History. Carefully...
Donesha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is excellent. Very kind and warm! She can set your heart at ease the minute she walks in the door! She is very entertaining and professional."
LaNetta H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I spent many years caring for my nieces over winter and summer breaks and now work as a substitute teacher for a public elementary school (Pre-K - 6th grade) and an employee early childhood center for a large regional health system. As a sitter/nanny, I care for children of all ages, including infants, for date nights,...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiffany has done a great job taking care of my 8-month old. She's been always on time and very detail-oriented. My son loves her. I would highly recommend. "
Daisha C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Psychology and Studio Art from Washington University in St. Louis in 2019, and I'm currently pursuing my PhD in Counseling Psychology at the University of Kansas. My background in psychological science sets me apart from other tutors and enables me to help my students to not only earn...
5.0
"Julia has worked with my three kids over the last year and has been incredible. I have two with ADD that she very accurately evaluated, then put together a lesson plan that has all of my kids on a path to success. She knows the ins and outs of the software that...
Jennifer K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since the age of 12 and started nannying at the age of 16. I love to help kids read and do their homework, play games, and cook meals. I am happy to help out around the house, do laundry, run errands, and help get the kids to and from school. I have quite a bit of experience with children, from newborns...
Cassidy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cassidy went above and beyond when caring for my 3 year old son. She worked well with my older daughter (6) to do things that they both did things with and had my house picked up after she got them both to bed. I've recommended her to close friends. Overall, an...
Emily G.
Shanice W.
Kansas City, MO
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
International Teacher With Several Years Of Experience
5.0
(4)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for stopping by my profile. I am a 32-year-old international teacher with several years of babysitting/child care experience. I have a degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Special Education. I have experience with children from infants to teenagers. I have my own transportation and I...
Shanice can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shanice is absolutely the best with our 18 month twin boys! She is super kind and caring and always has fun activities planned to do with the kiddos. They enjoy her so much that they get upset when she leaves for the day. Needless to say, 100% I recommend her to...
Jacqueline F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love taking care of kids under the age of 13. I'm a loving person, really patient, good making Food, reading and teaching Spanish (my first language). Like to take the kids to the library and to the Park. CPR training . CNA
Katherin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Excellent person. Hardworking and cheerful. Punctual and very respectful."
Kenny G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Marwa, and I love caring for children! My background in childcare ranges from preschool teacher to caregiver to children with autism. What you can expect from me is full communication, transparency and understanding when it comes to caring for your children and home. I love to read books, help with homework,...
Marwa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
Justine P.
Mission, KS
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently a special education teacher in the Kansas City, KS school district for early childhood! In August 2017 I earned my masters degree in special education and during that time I tutored children and worked part time with children in a variety of settings, including private school settings, public school settings, and...
5.0
"Justine was absolutely amazing with my 3rd grader. She has "out of the box" ideas that really helped my daughter to grasp math concepts that she hadn't been able to before. I would recommend Justine time and time again!!"
Misha S.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Amelia, I'm 28, and mom to a wonderful 14-month-old boy B. I have been a nanny for most of my life since I was 15. I took a break when I had my baby.
I was hoping to find the right family who needed care 2-3 days a week, between Monday-Thursday, and was alright with me bringing B with me to their home.
I...
Amelia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amelia has tons of experience with children of all ages! She is a great caretaker and I would recommend her to any family."
Sydney S.
Amanda B.
Kansas City, MO
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Amanda and I am 29. I am an experienced childcare professional with a background in Montessori teaching. I love hands on activities that help your child's development. I am bilingual fluent in Spanish.
I am warm-hearted, energetic and enjoy spending my time outside, reading, crafting and playing games.
I have...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda is truly so amazing with my daughter. My daughter is a naturally timid and pretty attached, and Amanda has always made her feel so comfortable and safe. Now she asks to see Amanda and spend time with her! We’re very thankful for Amanda and how well she loves...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of four girls who are all grown now and I am looking to care for, love, and snuggle your sweet kiddos! My kids are my proudest accomplishments and I was fortunate enough to stay at home with them for a lot of years. We love sports in our family. My oldest daughter was a competitive gymnast who competed in college...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have 6 kids and I wouldn't trust anyone more with them than Lisa. I have watched how she is with her own children and how well she loves each of mine. She is a blessing to any child or family that she comes across! Love her and can't say enough good things!"
Kristy B.
5.0
(1)
My name is Kristina and I am going to be a senior in high school this upcoming school year. In school I have participated in a advanced professional studies program. I went into this program for teacher education. This allowed me in my afternoon to visit a number of schools at different grade levels to student teach and...
5.0
(4)
Hello there! I'm Katie and I'm looking forward to serving your family! With nine years of experience in education, I have come to recognize the importance of building relationships and making each moment count! I worked with children in grades 1st, 3rd and 4th, yet enjoy children of all ages! Since being a classroom teacher,...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Katie for over 9 years. You won't find a more fun-loving, dedicated, and compassionate person.
We taught at the same school for 4 years. She took a personal interest in helping every student succeed and have fun at school. Her heart for the...
Rayna N.
Anthea B.
Overland Park, KS
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Have Recently Relocated To Overland Park, Kansas 66210 But Can Tutor On Line From Anywhere.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for many years both as an elementary and preschool teacher and as a school owner. I really enjoy being with children and am particularly good at teaching young children those skills that will help them succeed in school. I have an excellent reading series and have created my own very successful...
5.0
"There are not enough stars to come anywhere close to Anthea's excellence.
Anthea was the first person I interviewed from Care.com and both my husband
and I had a great feeling about her from the get-go. She has been tutoring our 5-
year-old son for over...
Caira V.
5.0
(3)
Having taught kids in grades 1st, 3rd and 4th grades I have experience in all subjects with a dose of extra excitement for math! I taught as a classroom teacher for nine years and am currently supporting kids in the classroom as well as leading small group instruction. I enjoy building relationships with kids and helping them...
Is your child experiencing difficulty learning to read? Do they have Dyslexia or an IEP? Do you need help teaching them phonics and high frequency words? Are they frustrated in school and you don't know what to try next? Don't worry, Ms. B to the rescue! I am a certified elementary school teacher with 15 years of experience in...
Sarah can also help with: Travel
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Leawood, KS
Donesha T.
5.0
FABULOUS!!! She is so incredibly professional, polite, engaged, fun and interactive - our LO absolutely thrives with her care!
- Leslie S.
Tiffany M.
5.0
We used Tiffany for a sitter on a weekend couples date night and had a great experience! She was very engaging with our little one right away and made me feel very comfortable leaving her with a new person for bedtime. The evening went great and we will definitely be using her again!
- Care member
Julia R.
5.0
Julia has worked with my three kids over the last year and has been incredible. I have two with ADD that she very accurately evaluated, then put together a lesson plan that has all of my kids on a path to success. She knows the ins and outs of the software that is used in our district which is...
- Jennifer K.
Cassidy R.
5.0
Cassidy is responsible and caring. She is attentive and bright. Very loved by the families she works for!
- Lisa R.
Shanice W.
5.0
Ms. Shanice is AMAZING! If I can give her 100 stars, I would. She helped us with our very energetic 2 year old son and he clicked with her immediately. It usually takes him some time to warm up to new people and he is definitely a mommy and daddy boy, but when he was able to bond with her...
- Jasmine B.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Leawood, KS
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Leawood, KS?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Leawood, KS on Care.com will cost an average of $28.75 per hour as of February 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 Leawood, KS?
Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Leawood, KS. You can search for candidates by their distance from Leawood 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 Leawood that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Leawood, KS?
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 Leawood 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 Leawood, KS?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Leawood, KS, 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 Leawood, KS 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.