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Rebecca C.
Ansonia, CT
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Early Childhood Education Major With 3 Years Of Experience, Looking For Babysitting Opportunities.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Since I was 15, I have been caring for children ages 7 and under. I've been a babysitter, tutor, a counselor and teachers-aide in a preschool. I am currently a assistant teacher. I love reading, singing, and doing crafts. I
have a bachelor degree in early childhood education, as well!
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca is a very sweet, intelligent women. She is working very hard and diligently in a preschool to help young children grow and expand their horizons. She is also In school for Early Childhood Education and is very advanced in her studies. She would be the...
Alexander W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a longtime educational professional, I'm passionate about teaching. For over 30 years, I have taught students of all ages and abilities. Specializing in assisting with IEP's and 504's, as well as educational consulting. I pride myself on my ability to genuinely connect with a student, which helps them grow their confidence...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I live in the Edgewood neighborhood in New Haven. I am a Family Advocate at a local day care. I am available for long-term hire for the afternoons and evenings, and am also available for one-time hire on the weekends. I love kids and they love me! I have over 10 years experience in child care; I have worked as a...
Joy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joy is so amazing with our son, who is now 2.5. She's got an early childhood education background and I notice L is super engaged with Joy - she's not just a passive caregiver. She's reliable, great at communication, on time, and has been a great fit...
Allie O.
Beverly I.
Milford, CT
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher/Paraprofessional Available To Tutor All Subjects, Grades K-12
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have tutored since I was a high school student, in French, Spanish, English, Reading, Study and Organizational Skills, ELL. I have been teaching for over 30 years. Currently I teach high school full-time. I have worked with students of all ages, K - 12 and college-aged. I've taught at both private and public schools and...
5.0
"Beverly is fabulous! We have worked with her almost the entire school year (after the 1st quarter) and she has helped our teenage son go from a C to an A- in Spanish. Our son has a slight language disorder and she explains things in a way that he is able to retain...
Sarah K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified elementary and middle school teacher. I live and teach in Norwalk. I am available most weekends for babysitting and tutoring, as well as days when school is closed. I have over 20 years of experience babysitting for children of all ages from all over Fairfield County. I have a master's degree in elementary...
Tracie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Tracie is a huge help and great with kids!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have a lot of experience, starting at age 12, working with many different children! I have worked in classroom's, kid's camps, and churches. Since I was 12, I started babysitting for multiple different families. All of these families had varying numbers of children I was caring for at a time, and children of various...
Marisa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We unfortunately only got to work with Marisa for a short period of time due to scheduling conflicts, however, from those two times we could tell she was someone we wanted to work with. Marisa is kind, calm, friendly, and attentive. She is responsible and punctual....
Katie H.
Sisi L.
Norwalk, CT
$36-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient/Passionate Nanny/educator Provider And Mindful/Nanny
4.8
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for taking the opportunity to read my Bio!
There are no words to express and show you how proud I feel to have worked over 30 years of my life. I truly enjoyed helping raise every single child from all ages and races. My main objective was to nurture them and give them great confident in themselves. To me, it was a...
Sisi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Sisi to babysit in the afternoons for my 3.5 year old twins, she's been wonderful. She is kind, caring and very thoughtful. She even arrived with puppets and other fun activities for them! I recommend her to anyone!"
Rebecca S.
Nan V.
Ridgefield, CT
$50-70/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Dedicated Tutor With 30 Years Of Experience
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
l am a warm, nurturing, and highly skilled tutor with over 30 years of experience helping students of all ages succeed academically and
behaviorally. As a former Montessori Head Teacher, I am exceptional at identifying each child's unique learning needs and creating customized materials and lessons to target their goals. My...
5.0
"Nan was so thoughtful, well prepared and kind. She was clear with objectives and kept me in the loop on everything she was doing with my child. Her creativity made learning fun for my 4-year-old son and she was always aware of his cues to shift directions and lean...
Montana A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Regina I'm from Colombia. I would love to help you! I am very reliable, punctual, flexible and responsible. I love kids and working with them. I have experience as babysitter for more than eight years, especially with newborns and toddlers. In 2016 I took care of a two and a half month old baby boy up until he...
Regina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Regina for 11 years, she is a very responsible, punctual and honest person who loves working with children, her experience of more than 5 years taking care of children and her qualities as a person make her a great babysitter"
Angela T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 30 years of teaching experience. I can help your child with Reading, ELA, Special Education, Social Studies and Test Prep. I have been a Reading Specialist for 27 years and truly love what I do! My philosophy is not to just focus solely on academics but to grow the whole child. You need to know your students and their...
Sherley C.
Trumbull, CT
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sherley. I'm 40 years old and have 20+ years of experience in working with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I also had great experiences in working with children as a teacher's assistant and as a nanny. I have my teaching certificate in early childhood education and I am also CPR certified. I am fully...
Sherley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"We hired Sherley to take care of our infant and she was great with her. She's very professional, gentle and a good communicator. She's always on-time. We would definitely love to have her again."
Joelvito V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a reliable, energetic and trustworthy person. I have a great sense of humor, love to laugh and try to make each day fun. I am happily married for 22 years and have three wonderful children, 2 boys , 1 girl.
I enjoy playing with children, understanding that each interaction is an opportunity to learn. I like to go...
Laurie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laurie is everything that you want in care giver, she is dependable and cares for your children as they are her own. We had Laurie watch 2 of our children and she played, educated and took them to activities. Would be a great asset to any family!"
Chris M.
Karen W.
Fairfield, CT
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Your Family Will Be As Important To Me, As I Am To Them. I'm Someone Who Can Be Counted On.
5.0
(2)
I'm looking for not a job, but to be part of a family that they can trust and count on to care for their children.
I started working with kids when my grandkids were born. So much fun! When they started growing up on me, I had to find replacements.
In my spare time, I like to do things with my church group and visit Florida...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Karen is great with our boys and they love her. She is very dependable, honest, and thoughtful. She always shows up with a smile and treats our boys with kindness. The house was always tidy and clean when I got home. I would definitely recommend Karen!"
Jon C.
5.0
(2)
I am a CT Dual Certified (Elementary and Special Education) Teacher seeking to exit work as a public-school (middle school) special education teacher and transition to work as a caregiver for a family with young children. I am energetic, playful and fun, but also have several years of experience working in classrooms, moving...
5.0
"Mary is one of the most caring and competent people I know. She is wonderful with children and adults as well. I highly recommend her tutoring services."
Marybeth D.
5.0
(2)
I'm a 43-year-old stay at home mom, and have two beautiful boys, one son is 16 and my younger is 12 and autistic. I've been raising children for 20 years and I love them all as if they were my own. Raising my son with special needs has been very enlightening and I take pride in his success. I feel comfortable caring for children...
Gina can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Very patient, understanding and caring. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a certified elementary education teacher currently teaching 4th grade. I can assist with reading, writing, math, science and social studies!
Energetic, retired teacher seeking part-time position. Taught Language Arts for 22 years in grades 1-7 and love working with kids! Happy to help with any and all aspects of educational tutoring including: reading, writing, study skills, science, social studies.
Cynthia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
I have been an elementary school teacher for over 30 years. I have taught children from ages 3 to teenagers in a number grades and schools in Bridgeport, New Haven, and West Haven, Connecticut. In addition, I have worked with special needs children as a paraprofessional in a classroom setting and as an assistant care giver on a...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is LaRhonda. I consider myself to be a well-organized and responsible individual with years of exceptional child care experience with children from newborn and up. Watching multiple children at a time is one of my specialties. I adore children! Playing with them, reading to them, helping them with homework, and...
Larhonda can also help with: Light cleaning
I have over 20 years experience in teaching and child care. As a certified teacher, have taught in person, remotely, and homeschooled. I have cared for children in private homes, camp settings, daycare and preschool settings, and in the classroom. Most recently, I have spent nearly three years as a private nanny to a little boy...
Patricia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Patricia (Kate) has cared for our son since he was 4 months old and has been instrumental in his development. As new parents, we found ourselves relying on her expertise often. She is not only a wonderful caregiver, but a wonderful person who quickly became a...
James L.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Newtown, CT
Rebecca C.
5.0
Becca was great with our baby! She showed up early, comforted our fussy little boy and got him to nap almost immediately (we can never get him to nap), was super attentive and relaxed/easygoing, and a pleasure to speak with and have over. Also very responsive to communication and got right back to...
- Emily L.
Joy M.
5.0
Joy is so amazing with our son, who is now 2.5. She's got an early childhood education background and I notice L is super engaged with Joy - she's not just a passive caregiver. She's reliable, great at communication, on time, and has been a great fit for our family.
- Allie O.
Beverly I.
5.0
Beverly is fabulous! We have worked with her almost the entire school year (after the 1st quarter) and she has helped our teenage son go from a C to an A- in Spanish. Our son has a slight language disorder and she explains things in a way that he is able to retain them better than ever. He looks...
- Sarah K.
Tracie A.
5.0
Tracie is a teacher and knows how to dive right in with kids!
- Eric J.
Marisa L.
5.0
Marisa was our first non-family babysitter and her demeanor and approach to playing with our toddler instantly put us at ease! She kept the schedule we set out, and gave us a run down when we returned of how the night went. Looking forward to using Marisa again and getting to know her more!
- Chelsea I.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Newtown, CT
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Newtown, CT?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Newtown, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $27.00 per hour as of March 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 Newtown, CT?
Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in Newtown, CT. You can search for candidates by their distance from Newtown 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 Newtown that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Newtown, CT?
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 Newtown 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 Newtown, CT?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Newtown, CT, 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 Newtown, CT 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.