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Hello! I am a preschool speech language pathologist and am looking for flexible, part-time tutoring or babysitting positions. I graduated from MGH Institute of Health Professions' master's program for Speech and Language Pathology in 2020 and have worked in preschool, elementary, and middle schools. I am certified in the areas...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a preschool speech language pathologist and am looking for flexible, part-time tutoring or babysitting positions. I graduated from MGH Institute of Health Professions' master's program for Speech and Language Pathology in 2020 and have worked in preschool, elementary, and middle schools. I began babysitting and...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Noelle has been an amazing caretaker for our 3 year old son during this summer. She is extremely bright, talented, and has a genuine love for children and animals.
She has demonstrated to us that she is fully capable of showing 100% attention and dedication...
Vanessa K.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Erin. I'm 24 and I've been baby sitting and pet sitting for 9 years. I also taught as an assistant daycare teacher working with ages 2 month to 5 years old for a year. Until I switched to exclusively baby sitting and pet sitting while I go to school to get my associates degree. I also have a cat & dog of my own and...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Erin was great with my kids. They enjoyed spending time with her. She let us down by giving us a 30 min heads up and put my husband and I with no one to babysit our kids. We liked Erin, but we will not be hiring her again!"
Olga B.
5.0
(2)
Hi everyone!! I'm Sara, I'm a neurophysiologist in the Boston area! I would love to offer an extra set of hands to you and your family when you need it! I do work full time but I have days off and I'd love to help out, whether you need me to pick up/drop off, help with homework, or you need a night out! I have experience with...
Sara can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sara has a very warm, engaging and upbeat personality. I have observed her at work, and noticed how attentive she was to the people in her care. I highly recommend Sara, and have trusted her with my own children! "
Marcie L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm, patient, loving well educated caregiver and know how to manage a busy household. I have years of experience caring for infants through teenagers and pets. I enjoy playing games, reading, creating art and checking homework. Very flexible and happy to help with whatever you need including light cooking and cleaning,...
Joan can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Joan is such a wonderful caregiver for kids and dogs! She is dependable and sends updates which I really appreciate! We only leave our kids and pets in the care of Joan because she's the best! Always on time and always super positive and friendly. Thanks, Joan! We...
Shevaughn M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
**Please note I'm only available evenings and weekends at the moment.**
Are you seeking a reliable & experienced babysitter for your children? Look no further!
Hi, I'm Maddie, a seasoned babysitter with 10 years of experience. As a compassionate, patient & attentive caregiver, I prioritize the safety, well-being, & happiness...
Maddie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie is wonderful! She has babysat our 15 month old several times and is great with her. She’s patient and has a great sense of humor. I would highly recommend her!"
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
In Brazil, I taught English to elementary and high school for 10 years, and to kindergarten for 1 year. I also worked for the government in the Department of Education where for 7 years I was lecturing to other teachers about different topics like: drug prevention, safety at schools, children abuse, the Brazilian Statute of...
Leticia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leticia is an honest, reliable, smart, and compassionate individual that can take care of children, people, tasks with utter competence. I give her the highest recommendation to any family, without hesitation. She worked with us for 3 years, with 3 children and...
Diane C.
4.8
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
K-3 TUTOR FOR READING/PHONICS/WRITING/MATH AVAILABLE
Hello, families! My name is Alicia and I am a first grade teacher in Lexington. I am currently tutoring a few students virtually and I am looking for a few more virtual or face-to-face students (we can discuss if it would be safe). In order to solidify foundational literacy...
Alicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Alicia began helping me with my daughter part-time while she was still a college student, and I have known her for around 5 years now. She is particularly skilled at working with challenging children (my daughter has special needs), and also works well balancing...
Mary D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have watched and cared for children of all ages, from real little ones to older elementary and adolescents. I have a masters in counseling/psychology from Lesley University and a Bachelors of Art in Elementary Education from Lasell College. I have about 20 years of work experience with children that exhibit challenging...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis.
For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting.
I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
Lesley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lesley was wonderful. She took initiative, was extremely communicative about all the details of working for me, was very punctual, and was able to manage behavioral challenges with multiple children. I would highly recommend Lesley and would absolutely hire again...
Lisa R.
Sara M.
Boston, MA
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello,
My name is Sara and I have 15 years of experience with newborns, toddlers and school aged children. I worked in a day care in Costa Rica, where I am from, for more than 8 years. I also have experience working with different families in the Boston area.
I am caring, honest, responsible and enjoy being with kids and...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Sara worked with our family for six months starting when my daughter was 12 months. She is so caring and patient. She has a lot of energy and would take our daughter to various activities and excursions, including playgrounds, museums and the library. She is very...
Care member
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:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Yashuda is amazing. She was our nanny from the time our daughter was 7 months till 27 months. She did so much with our daughter- brought her to library story times and sing a longs, museums, and so many playgrounds. Yashuda made a point of knowing what activities...
Sarah U.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a graduate with degrees in Mathematics, Gen Sci, and Education, I work as an educator for Boston Public Schools and spent a significant amount of time in post grad, working in various spaces to help students with everything from math problems to editing papers. The students I've worked with have earned strong grades. Many no...
5.0
"I Hired Lani a few weeks ago to Tutor my Daughter is Mostly Math. I have Never met Anyone so Caring, Patient and Really wanting to help My Daughter Thrive. I wish we found her sooner. She is a Gem,"
Amy M.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Experience/Bio:
I reside in the back Bay Area with my 6-year-old baby girl. I have 16 years of experience caring for children of all ages with a specialty in infants and toddlers. I consider my self a vibrant and nurturing individual. Some of my interests including arts and crafts, as well as cooking and reading. I am lead...
Sharice can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Shai did a great job with our 11 month old and 2 year old. We plan to hire her again!"
John W.
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.
Rachel S.
Dorchester, MA
$40-100/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Offering Academic, Creative, And Performance Lessons
5.0
(2)
I earned my master's degree from Emerson College in Theatre Education. Priorly, I earned my bachelor's degree from Lebanon Valley College in English Literature and Secondary Education, where I graduated with departmental honors and Magna Cum Laude. I am certified to teach Theatre (all levels) and English (5th-12th) in the state...
5.0
"I had Rachel as a student teacher in my freshmen English class and she quickly became a favorite of mine. Although our actual English teacher wasn’t the kindest nor the most proficient at teaching and didn’t always give Rachel the most helpful resources to teach...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a position in which I might support your family with childcare, tutoring and/or cooking. I have a Masters in Education with 30 years experience teaching 5-12-year-old children in schools and summer programs. My particular areas of skill are the language and visual arts. I spent many years as well caring...
5.0
(2)
I was a full-time tutor for two years, and I am now a full-time teacher. I have a lot of experience with children and different learning styles.
I am certified in Massachusetts for students 5th-12th grade.
5.0
"Rebecca is a wonderful childcare provider and a perfect choice for your families' needs. I've never seen someone as dedicated and responsible as Rebecca. She spends her days working as a teacher, and still wants to go out of her way to spend more time working with...
Jordan K.
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...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Needham Heights, MA
Noelle G.
5.0
Noelle has been an amazing caretaker for our 3 year old son during this summer. She is extremely bright, talented, and has a genuine love for children and animals.
She has demonstrated to us that she is fully capable of showing 100% attention and dedication during her sessions with our son.
We...
- Vanessa K.
Erin F.
3.0
Erin was great with my kids. They enjoyed spending time with her. She let us down by giving us a 30 min heads up and put my husband and I with no one to babysit our kids. We liked Erin, but we will not be hiring her again!
- Olga B.
Sara G.
5.0
Sara is a hard working, energetic young lady with years of experience. She is timely, passionate and trustworthy as well. Sara would make an incredible sitter to any child and any family would be lucky to welcome her into their home
- Rachel P.
Joan G.
5.0
Joan has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter (currently almost 9 months old) for approximately 6 months now, and we are lucky to have found her. She truly cares for our baby - plays with, sings, soothes, feeds, reads, and interacts with our daughter in a way that makes us confident our...
- Jaehoon S.
Maddie W.
5.0
We had Maddie watch our 1.5yo during the day and we really liked her. She was very good at communicating and I appreciated that she was reliable. My little guy had fun with her!
- Megan I.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Needham Heights, MA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Needham Heights, MA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Needham Heights, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $35.00 per hour as of January 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 Needham Heights, MA?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Needham Heights, MA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Needham Heights 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 Needham Heights that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Needham Heights, 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 Needham Heights 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 Needham Heights, MA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Needham Heights, 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 Needham Heights, 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.