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Kelly O.
Northford, CT
$10-15/hr
I've worked in a first grade classroom, assisting children with reading and math skills, as well as in a middle school setting helping with a range of subjects.
Kelly O.
Northford, CT
$34/hr • 2 yrs exp
An elementary education and English double major at UConn. I've previously cared for children ranging from ages 6 to 8, and tutored in math and reading at the first grade level.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked as a part time nanny for a family with 5 kids, and 1 dog and I loved it! I have helped take care of kids ranging from infants to teenagers. I have experience with helping getting kids ready for school in the morning, as well as helping with the after school homework, driving kids to and from after school extracurricular...
Hunter can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Allison, a graduate student at Yale working on my degree in Public Health.
I babysat in high school and occasionally through college. I also spent a summer as a camp counselor for ages 4-13. I'm great with crafts and games that will keep your child entertained.
I can also help with schoolwork and reading. I used...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Allison did a great job with my two kids both elementary age. She was punctual, courteous, kind, patient, fun and dependable. Most importantly she was involved and my kids enjoyed spending time with her and look forward to her watching them again! Would absolutely...
Erin D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm Cassie, an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) at Alice Peck Learning Center. I work with kiddos (from ages 3-5) with autism, speech and language delays, emotional disturbances and intellectual disabilities. Before this, I taught at the Foote School for four years as an associate teacher in fourth and fifth grade....
Cassandra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cassie very quickly got to know my kids. She was very engaging, goofy, and fun, and played with them. She was punctual and able to balance being playful with being the authority figure, ensuring the rules were followed. Avoided screen time and had the kids outside...
Alice G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I started babysitting 10 years ago and worked primarily with one family for four years. The children were 2 and 7 years old and I was responsible for feeding them, changing the little one's diapers, tucking them in at night and supervising them. I then took care of children from a variety of age groups when I finished...
Halley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Halley is the BEST and we could not possibly recommend her more highly. She looked after our son two days a week for more than a year (between 6 months & 2 years) and he adores her. She is incredibly kind, compassionate, creative and just bought so much joy into...
Care member
4.1
(9)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I directed shows with hundreds of kids in Ct. Babysitter for an architect in Guilford, Cardiac Lab Specialist in Branford, Yale Doctor etc. Arts and Humanities Trainer with Y-USA. I am a volunteer with numerous educational organizations. Philosophy of care is attention and support of whole child and family. Focus on play,...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It was pleasure having Gina babysit for my two children. She was able to connect with the children immediately upon meeting them. She played many different games with them while I was gone. She kept my house spotless, and communicated me via text during the job...
Jacqueline C.
Allison T.
New Haven, CT
$23-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Alli and I received a degree in criminal justice and another in psychology in 2020.
Most recently, I nannied twin girls from 18 months to 3 years old. We had so much fun learning and growing together. I frequently took them to the library, parks, and their gymnastics class. During our time together, I assisted...
Allison can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alli has been a great nanny for us & we would absolutely hire again. I work from home and hear her playing and singing all day long. She's been dependable, punctual & enjoyable to have around. Great with communication - she provides regular updates on new...
Andria F.
Tessa W.
North Haven, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I am a mature candidate who has worked with children of all ages, as a nanny, a public school tutor, para professional, camp director, riding instructor and more. I have a degree in Education with a teaching certificate (expired). I am experienced with special needs children and English as a Second Language...
5.0
"Tessa is an extremely reliable, nurturing and flexible childcare provider. Although she has been looking after my newborn twins only for a month or so, she has already become an invaluable source of support to me, the babies and in managing dynamics with my toddler...
Care member
Jessica S.
Guilford, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Educated, Experienced Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Position!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in the childcare field for over 20 years. I have worked as a pre-school teacher, special education paraprofessional and as a nanny. I have experience with many different age groups. As a nanny I have many experienced years with infants and toddlers. I enjoy facilitating in the growth of emotional and physically...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jess worked as our full time nanny for about 1.5 years caring for our two kids aged 3 and 5, and has continued to provide care to our children on and off since 2018. She provided excellent care for our son who has a neuro developmental delay. Jess was not only our...
Melissa W.
Spencer K.
New Haven, CT
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of experience as a babysitter and 5 as a nanny taking care of families with children ages 9 mo to 13 years. I am looking for a new full or part-time position starting in January of 2021. I love working with kids, doing crafts, reading books, and singing along to Disney musicals! I have experience with online...
Spencer can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Spencer is an energetic, responsible, loving, patient Nanny. She is just great with kids - if she could manage my son when he was little, she can certainly handle most kids:-)"
Noelani S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Sarah (35yrs)! I live in Guilford CT and am looking for a great babysitting job that pays well! I have many years of experience with watching and caring for kids! I am one of four girls and grew up babysitting/tutoring throughout my Connecticut neighborhood. I also have cared for my youngest sister (10 yrs...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Sarah is a trustworthy and fun caretaker for our two children. She drives them to their activities, plays and interacts with them, and manages dinner, bath and bedtime. She's creative and friendly. We recommend her wholeheartedly!"
Linda N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 28 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies.
Experience:
I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 2 months - 14 years old. I've worked as a camp counselor, and as a social skills group facilitator for kids with Autism and...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel has been wonderful with our 15-month-old daughter! We needed a nanny for five weeks and she has been very caring and thoughtful with her. She’s an excellent communicator and has been flexible with us. So happy to have found her!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a Mom of two young men in college. I have been caring for children since 1982. I am infant and adult CPR certified. My childcare experience ranges from being a Mom, babysitter, caregiver, nanny, personal home assistant, infant and toddler church volunteer and certified pre-k teacher. I find extreme joy and...
Shannon can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shannon is a very caring, dependable Nanny. She loves children & it shows for she interacts with them. She was also exceptionally good at writing a very detailed log of what transpired during the day which I found most helpful. She is a person I would highly...
Leona L.
Hello!
I'm Maggie, and I'm from North Haven, Connecticut.
I'm a full time Reading Interventionist and Teacher Assistant/ Substitute for grades K-8th. I am a fun loving, high energy, caring, warm, flexible, and responsible individual. I love to have fun with the kiddos and encourage learning through the arts, music, nature, and...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Hello! I am a substitute teacher and experienced caring for children ages six months and up. I love reading and doing arts and crafts, as well as baking and spending time outside. I am available every week day after 2:30 p.m. and on weekends! I am open to finding a long term family to help out, or just some date nights and as...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
I love being able to teach new things to people. As a preschool teacher, I do this every day with young minds. My favorite subjects in middle school and high school were English, Math and Spanish. I would to be able to share this passion for education with others.
Vanessa H.
New Haven, CT
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi, My Name Is Vanessa. I'm A 25-year-old Babysitter Who Loves Kids.
I started working with kids when I was 20 years old. I have 8 years experience and counting.
In my spare time, I like to read watch movies
One thing you should know about me is I am a fun and loving person when it comes on to other people kids. I enjoy playing dress up games with girl and soccer/ football with boys, I plan...
I am a full time special education teacher in the New Haven Public School system. Everyday brings a new opportunity to learn and my 10 plus years as a special education teacher has certainly provided multiple opportunities to grow as an educator. I have worked in the classroom for many years but I also tutor medically home bound...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Northford, CT
Allison T.
5.0
Allison did a great job with my two kids both elementary age. She was punctual, courteous, kind, patient, fun and dependable. Most importantly she was involved and my kids enjoyed spending time with her and look forward to her watching them again! Would absolutely recommend and hire again!
- Erin D.
Cassandra S.
5.0
Cassie very quickly got to know my kids. She was very engaging, goofy, and fun, and played with them. She was punctual and able to balance being playful with being the authority figure, ensuring the rules were followed. Avoided screen time and had the kids outside playing or inside crafting the...
- Alice G.
Halley G.
5.0
Halley is the BEST and we could not possibly recommend her more highly. She looked after our son two days a week for more than a year (between 6 months & 2 years) and he adores her. She is incredibly kind, compassionate, creative and just bought so much joy into our home. We felt completely at ease...
- Care member
Gina T.
5.0
Only interviewed because we decided to go with something involving other kids instead of traditional babysitter. Liked her a lot and would have hired if we went with this strategy.
- David H.
Allison T.
5.0
Alli has been a great nanny for us & we would absolutely hire again. I work from home and hear her playing and singing all day long. She's been dependable, punctual & enjoyable to have around. Great with communication - she provides regular updates on new developmental trends that she's noticing...
- Andria F.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Northford, CT
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Northford, CT?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Northford, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $18.00 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 Northford, CT?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in Northford, CT. You can search for candidates by their distance from Northford 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 Northford that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Northford, 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 Northford 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 Northford, CT?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Northford, 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 Northford, 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.