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Throughout my years of high school, I tutored children ages five to nine in math. As a recent graduate, earning a Master's Degree in elementary education (grades 1 through 6), I have experience with in a classroom environment, classroom management, and virtual communication with students. I have just completed a full year of...
I'm a mindful parenting mother of two now-grown children, available to provide thoughtful, engaging, responsible and reliable childcare and/or tutoring services to your family. I grew up in Madison and have worked as an English teacher and writer interspersed with time at home with my kids. I currently work as a CSCU writing...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rachel C.
Chester, CT
$17-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have been tutoring for over 5 years and have had paid experience for the past 3 years. My most recent tutoring experience has been with a junior in high school. I am most comfortable working with elementary school aged children, but am capable of tutoring from ages 6 through 16. I have tutored in most subjects, but I am also...
I have been tutoring for several years in all subjects. I have tutored children ages 8 to age 13. I can help with homework, aid in studying, and teach reading and writing. I also speak Spanish.
I have provided child care services to a variety of families over the years. I have cared for children between the ages of 6 months and 13 years, with a maximum of five children at one time. I have changed diapers, bathed children, prepared dinner, put children to bed (including reading stories), and assisted with homework, in...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! My name is Marisa and I am a passionate with a masters degree and education and a specialization and special education. I have dedicated my career to helping students achieve their full potential. I am currently looking for a nannying or tutoring position this summer. I was a swimmer for 16 years and a lifeguard for...
Marisa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Bethany K.
Deep River, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm an experienced childcare provider dedicated to nurturing children's growth, development, and joy. My 30+ years of experience as a babysitter, nanny, and current public school art teacher more than qualify me to provide expert care to babies and children of all ages. I believe in positive reinforcement and age-appropriate...
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for reading my bio. I have 25+ years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to teens. I have worked with children in a variety of roles-including nanny, school paraprofessional, and certified teacher. For the past two years I have been an after-school and summer nanny. I retired early from...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Luci H.
East Lyme, CT
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Newly Registered Nurse Looking For More Hours Babysitting
I am a newly registered nurse looking for some extra hours working as a babysitter. I am a caring, fun loving, responsible person and I love being around children. I have a lot of experience working with kids of all ages. I am CPR and first aid certified and completed a semester long internship as a student nurse at Boston...
Luci can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Katie L.
Westbrook, CT
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Former Preschool Teacher And Graduate Student In Early Childhood Special Education Here To Support Young Learners
As a nanny for three years for a fabulous family juggling so much, I saw first hand the challenges homework can place upon a whole family's routine. This is compounded when the child may be struggling with learning disabilities, ADD, or other developmental delays. I have experience providing creative, engaging, yet firm and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified English teacher with my master's degree in Secondary Education and English. I am also currently taking courses towards a second Masters degree in reading. I previously taught middle school English for seven years and recently took some time off to raise my daughters. I have experience teaching and tutoring (both...
4.1
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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
"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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student from New Hampshire going to school for education. I have babysat for a few families since their kids were born to now, 1-12 years old. I love watching children learn and play and facilitating that, part of the reason for my love of teaching. I am fun and outgoing , creative, reliable, honest, and caring. I...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Morgan to watch our our 18 mo and 6 yo. Our whole family was so sad to see her go when her classes were back in session. Morgan is energetic, kind, and engages very well with children. We have had a few sitters this past year and Morgan is, by far, one...
Nathan G.
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannon was our nanny for over 4 years - initially with our first born and as our family grew with our second child. Shannon is a loving, dependable person and became an extension of our family. The kids loved her and we miss her dearly now that our kids are a...
Jonathan F.
Michelle V.
Gales Ferry, CT
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Adventure Is Out There- Through Play, Exploration And Fun!!!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Michelle. I'm an experienced Nanny, PreK teacher and babysitter with almost 20 years experience. I love to do art, science, reading and cooking projects with kids; enjoy day trips to local parks, libraries, learning centers, hiking trails etc and I'm a big believer in children having fun, tactile...
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Michelle is an absolute nanny & babysitting superstar!!! We have two kids, an 11 year old son and an 8 year old daughter. Michelle has been babysitting them since they were 7 and 4 years old and we like to call her our "kid whisperer." Although our kids are...
Julie E.
Faith T.
Oakdale, CT
$16-27/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have extensive experience caring for children of varying ages. The children I have worked with have brought me great happiness. I love seeing their smiles when I show up. Helping them with their homework, make a snack, play outside, complete a craft or read a book are some of the many things we have done. References are...
Faith can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Faith is the only person besides family with whom we would leave our infant. She is reliable, responsible, in love with our little one, and a delight. Faith gives us peace of mind because we know our baby is in great hands."
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5.0
(6)
I am an experienced homeschool mother of 4 young boys. I am proficient in teaching elementary level common core curriculum and hope to make every interaction with children educational. My passion is to get kids outside and moving around. Arts and crafts are a go-to pass time and I am always ready to read stories aloud.
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary is a woman of great integrity. She works hard for her family, seeking excellence in all she does. Mary applies great intentionality to help each child thrive in their gifting while challenging them to try new things. Highly motivated, Mary carries a positive,...
Care member
Kirstin T.
East Hampton, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
A Caregiver Who Thinks Working With Children Is The Most Rewarding Thing She's Ever Done.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am the Co-Director and Head Teacher at a child care center. I work there full time co-teaching our Preschool class with the Director of the program, and then being the Head Teacher of the After School program. I have experience with children ages newborn to 16 years of age. I've babysat overnights, and managed to feed...
Kirstin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kira is the dream sitter! She's reliable, responsible, and thoughtful. She drives, cooks, and cleans up so well that you might even think she decided to take the kids out for dinner instead. On top of that, my kids adore her!"
Sarah S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thanks for taking the time to view my profile!
I have many years of experience working with children of all ages! I have been a nanny for the past 15 years and honestly its one of the most rewarding jobs there is. I honestly don't think id be happy doing anything else. My mom was a pre School teacher so I guess its in the...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jill has worked for us part-time for two summers now. She's primarily taken care of our son - who was just 5 months last summer - but, this summer, she also watched our 5-1/2 year old daughter with our son for a few of the days. She's was great at getting involved...
Erin F.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Old Saybrook, CT
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.
Morgan C.
5.0
We hired Morgan to watch our our 18 mo and 6 yo. Our whole family was so sad to see her go when her classes were back in session. Morgan is energetic, kind, and engages very well with children. We have had a few sitters this past year and Morgan is, by far, one of our absolute favorites! Will be...
- Nathan G.
Jessica S.
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 nanny, but she was and is a part of...
- Melissa W.
Shannon P.
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 recommend.
- Leona L.
Michelle V.
5.0
Michelle is an absolute nanny & babysitting superstar!!! We have two kids, an 11 year old son and an 8 year old daughter. Michelle has been babysitting them since they were 7 and 4 years old and we like to call her our "kid whisperer." Although our kids are vastly different from one another, she...
- Julie E.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Old Saybrook, CT
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Old Saybrook, CT?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Old Saybrook, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $16.00 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 Old Saybrook, CT?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Old Saybrook, CT. You can search for candidates by their distance from Old Saybrook 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 Old Saybrook that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Old Saybrook, 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 Old Saybrook 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 Old Saybrook, CT?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Old Saybrook, 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 Old Saybrook, 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.