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I have tutored throughout high school and college. I am particularly interested in helping children who are missing school due to COVID-19 so they do not fall behind. I can follow lessen plans if necessary. I have a lot of experience with online learning and can help students adjust. I have also studied developmental psychology....
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as calm, bubbly, and enthusiastic.
I have been a first grade teacher for 7 years. I love playing and engaging with kids.
I'm looking for a job as a full time or part time nanny.
I started working with kids when I was 13 as a neighborhood babysitter. I have been working with kids for almost 2...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Cindy and I would be honored to share my heart with your child/children.
I raised two beautiful daughters (now 27 and 30) and cared for a newborn who today refers to me as Mimi. I have a stepdaughter that I met when she was age 5 (35 today, with children of her own), and we remain very close. During Jan 2020 -...
Rachel B.
Trussville, AL
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Rachel, and I've worked as a teacher for over 15 years and I've also been a nanny for a couple of families.
I have two children myself and an looking for 1-2 kids to nanny that would enjoy playing with my girls. We love playing outside, making music, cooking together, reading books... And much more!
I love working with...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is one of the people I trust most with my kids. There are so few people now that can instruct and make it fun but she does. She goes out of her way for each individual kid (I have three) and makes them all feel important and heard. My son loves to read...
Sonya B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I tutored first graders and k-5 reading to help get their dibels scores pasting standard requirement. I have been a Nanny for over 5 years, assisting with math, reading and writing. I have been a Foster parent for over 13 years, teaching driving and getting ready for Independent Living.
5.0
"She was great at helping my little sister to drive."
Arthur B.
4.0
(13)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have been a foster parent for over 17 years. I worked in nurseries, school systems, the YMCA, and children church. I have worked with children with disabilities such as ADHD, OD, and special needs.
I have worked with Care. com for over 10 years. Worked with a family of two ages 3 month to 3
years old for 3years until family...
Belinda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Belinda has been a joy to work with. I hired her to be a part-time nanny for my 2-year old while I worked from home. My son, who is normally shy with strangers, was hugging her within minutes of meeting her. She has been great with him, even coming up with ideas of...
Candace E.
I am currently in Physician Assistant school at UAB. I am available to tutor from elementary school through High School, and can aid with science and math work, as well as look over any essays or papers. My specialties are biology, physiology, math, and writing.
I have always loved children from a young age. Every job I have had involved caring for children in one way or another. I have my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and my master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education. I will graduate in December from UAB with my Educational Specialist in Special Education with...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I am very patient, easy going and reliable. I lead worship at my Church and have tutored in Music, Math, Science, and English.
Sam L.
Birmingham, AL
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Sam, I'm 19 years old, and I'm available for tutoring and babysitting! My best subjects are the humanities and my whole life I've taken AP and IB courses in all subjects. I took 4 years of German and can play the flute. I don't have my own transportation regularly, however I am available for in home tutoring for...
I love kids and have been babysitting children of all ages since I was 16 years old. In addition, I have nannied for four different families for at least a semester at a time over the last four years.
One family had twin girls. When I began keeping them, they were 4 months old, and I kept them until they were 8 months old,...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Megan D.
Birmingham, AL
$10-35/hr • 15 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Preschool Teacher Available Part-Time & School Holidays
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with and caring for children for over 15 years. I am currently employed as a preschool teacher during the school year. I am also a mom to two children (girl-6 & boy-3). I'd love to offer babysitting services in my home for working families who need fill-in care for school holidays and the summer months. I...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Megan has been an incredible nanny for us! She started caring for our daughter when she turned 3 months old and I went back to work until she was 9 months old. The only reason she is no longer our nanny is that we've moved to another state to be near family (and...
Marie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced tutor with over 8 years of experience privately tutoring families. I graduated magna cum laude in mechanical engineering from UAB. I offer comprehensive tutoring in all subjects including math, science, writing, reading, test prep, and more!
I believe in a fundamental approach to learning. I train all of my...
5.0
"Over the course of two years, including this past pandemic academic year, Alex was instrumental in helping high school son with substantive learning as well as organizational issues and ACT prep. Went from a Titanic situation to an honor roll semester and now a...
Lee W.
4.6
(10)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Nanny/ house manager with over 12 years of experience providing exceptional care for children 4 weeks to age 12. I'm currently a substitute teacher when I'm available. And a full time nanny.
I strive to create a safe and stimulating environment for the children, providing
Bathing and dressing,
Changing diapers and...
Felicia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Fee is incredible. She is professional and so caring. I appreciate how you can tell that she loves what she does by the way our kids were so well cared for and how excited they were when she came to watch them. I was also so grateful to get home and see everything...
Care member
Kelly C.
Birmingham, AL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have enjoyed helping students improve their academic skills and confidence for 20 years in the classroom, small group and individual tutoring setting. An initial screening will be given to identify strengths and weaknesses. The screening will help to determine goals, along with parent/classroom goals. Progress checks will be...
5.0
"Kelly is great. She is reliable, trustworthy, and most importantly gets along great with my pup. She always makes sure that my Molly has a full bowl of food, water refresh, and relaxing walk. I would recommend Kelly to anyone who is looking for someone to provide...
Justin M.
5.0
(1)
I am an energetic elementary educator ready to help! I graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach pre-kindergarten-6th grade and have been doing so for 4 years. I am Orton Gillingham certified which is a...
5.0
"I went through undergrad with Megan and saw firsthand the commitment and care she put into her students. Since then, I see that same spark and dedication she puts into her work. The endless nights preparing lesson plans and creating experiences the students would...
Holly I.
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kenya and I can overall say I love children. I am hardworking and experienced, yet playful and creative when it comes to making up activities kids will love. My background includes summer camp experience (which I did from the ages of 14-19), as well as tutoring experience, daycare experience, and I even worked at an...
Kenya can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as patient, friendly, and creative.
I like working with kids because engaging with them, teaching them, and learning from them is a rewarding experience.
I started working with kids when I was a camp counselor at 16.
In my spare time, I like to draw, read, bake, create at home projects.
One...
I am 30 years old, and I love children. I love that I can make such a big difference in their lives. Many people say that I always think of others before myself. I have had some struggles in my life, just like everybody does, but I do not let them stop me. I always try to stay positive and work hard to get to where I want to go....
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
From 2012-2017, I worked as a youth counselor/leader at my church in Elgin, IL. Within that time, I worked with infants to teenagers (up to 16 years old). I was also a part of the group, Crossroads, which was an after school program for elementary studets. We played games, read books, and tutored those who needed help with their...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Leeds, AL
Rachel B.
5.0
Rachel is a very honest and trustworthy person. She has watched both my kids, 4 and 7, and they love being around her! I would recommend her to anyone for watching their precious kiddos.
- Calie G.
Belinda W.
5.0
Warm loving and experienced, BB as the kids call her has years of experience in caring for challenging kids. We employed her to care part time for my 18 month old. She cleaned up after eating and playing and was punctual and flexible when I had to work late. Would definitely rehire her!
- Katy B.
Belinda W.
5.0
Belinda has been a joy to work with. I hired her to be a part-time nanny for my 2-year old while I worked from home. My son, who is normally shy with strangers, was hugging her within minutes of meeting her. She has been great with him, even coming up with ideas of new toys and activities to keep...
- Candace E.
Megan D.
5.0
Megan has been an incredible nanny for us! She started caring for our daughter when she turned 3 months old and I went back to work until she was 9 months old. The only reason she is no longer our nanny is that we've moved to another state to be near family (and we're so sad to lose her!). Megan is...
- Marie M.
Alexander B.
5.0
I was very impressed during the interview how much Alexander brings to the table. As a parent, this is our first time hiring a tutor and we could not be more pleased. We are looking forward finishing the senior year with his guidance and assistance in tutoring!
- Jana W.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Leeds, AL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Leeds, AL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Leeds, AL on Care.com will cost an average of $17.50 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 Leeds, AL?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Leeds, AL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Leeds 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 Leeds that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Leeds, AL?
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 Leeds 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 Leeds, AL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Leeds, AL, 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 Leeds, AL 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.