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60 reading tutors are listed in Olympia, WA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Olympia, WA
I'd describe my personality as funny, passionate, and energetic
I like tutoring because it allows me to see the "Aha!" lightbulb moments after a child has struggled to grasp a concept.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to help my community, while also maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
I started tutoring when I was...
Dekota K.
Lacey, WA
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi there!
My name is Dekota, and I've recently moved back to the Central Valley after five years in Washington. I have a passion for childcare and years of experience with kids of all ages - from newborns to teens - and I'm excited to connect with a new family!
- I've worked as a reading and literacy teacher and cared for...
Dekota can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
I have several years of teaching and tutoring experience. I have my bachelors degree in Middle Childhood Education with concentrations in Language Arts and Social Studies. I have a Masters of Education with a Reading endorsement. I am also Orton-Gillingham certified with the Dyslexia Training Institute. I am willing to tutor any...
Claudia A.
Yelm, WA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
About me
I am really a nice person, very patience, happy, sometimes shy and quite, but just for a while, and organized person in matters of my job (working with children) funny, easygoing, with great manners. I like to respect your space as a family, your culture and be honest.
The most important in my life is my family, which I...
Claudia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Marcela is a very kind human been.
She is so reliable that sometimes she puts everyone first than herself.
She is the most trustworthy person I have ever met.
Hard-worker, Honest and Kind are the words that I can use to describe Marcela.
We can not judge from...
Alma M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello, thanks for taking a look at my profile. I am looking for one-time jobs or date nights. I've been caring for children for over 10 years. I've worked with children ages 6 months to 12 years old. I have cared for twins, sick children, and special needs children. Throughout my experience, I have been responsible for...
Vanessa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Vanessa is caring, dependable, and loves children. She strives to do her best work on assignments and welcomes a challenge."
Silbia M.
Matthew S.
Yelm, WA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Former Elementary Teacher, Current Mental Health Counselor Available To Tutor
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I was previously an elementary school teacher. Now, I work with kids as a mental health counselor. I have my Masters in Social Work from Columbia University. I received my BA from Duke University, majoring in History, and a double minor in Psychology and Education. I specialize in Reading and Math, but I am able to tutor your...
Kelsey A.
Roy, WA
$37/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a mother of 3 girls looking to add more laughter to my daily life and make a little extra. Because I already have three little kids, I'm looking to stay home and watch another kid at my house.
Before having kids of my own, I had experience watching 3 siblings (newborn to 10 years old) for 7 years along with other occasional...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"It is my great pleasure to recommend Kelsey. She cared for our daughter intermittently from 3 to 13 months old ending when we moved to the Tri Cities in November of 2021.
Kelsey is kind, reliable and intelligent. Her approach to caring for our daughter...
Karla B.
5.0
(2)
I ran an after school program at a gym for students ranging in age from elementary to high school and provided tutoring services one-on-one for over four years. I was also a para-educator in the school district and worked with students one-on-one to create academic success plans and implemented and supported them throughout the...
5.0
"I have known Kursta for several years. I know her to be an excellent caregiver for young or old, and I would recommend her for any of those needs one may have. She is dependable, honest, and motivated!
-Deena P."
Deena P.
Tamyra L.
Dupont, WA
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tamyra and I have been a nanny for 12 years. Nothing brings me more joy than building a strong relationship with a child and their family. I'm a firm believer in fostering imagination and curiosity. I provide this through educational experiences using music, age-appropriate crafts, and interactive community activities...
5.0
"My child had the most magical time with Tamyra when he was younger. I had to go back to work when E. was 1-year-old and I had no idea what to do. I did not trust daycare, or very many people with his care. Tamyra went above and beyond, loving E like family, playing...
Hannah T.
Hello! My name is Sara. I have my Masters in Elementary Education with 4 years of experience as an elementary school teacher. Prior to teaching I volunteered at my local elementary school and preschool center, and have been babysitting my younger sibling and for other family members for as long as I can remember. I am currently...
Skills:
CPR
Hayley P.
Lakewood, WA
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hello my name is Hayley , I have 3 years experience working with children ages 1-10. I've worked in a kindergarten class in the past but currently, I am working at a daycare as a lead teacher in a preschool classroom. I love outside time, arts and crafts, reading and helping with skills like math when needed. I have my own...
Hayley can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tadence R.
Yelm, WA
$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am at home caregiver I've never done caregiving for kids, but I am a para educator substitute so I have worked with kids since May 20 23 so I've been doing it for a year and a half. I'm a hard worker I can clean cook. I do have a personal car I can do lighthouse work laundry. Open help kids with their homework. I'm good at...
Tadence can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Hello, my name is Madeleine , thank you for taking time to look at my profile!
My Experience: I have two years of experience in childcare and tutoring. Currently, I work as a paraeducator at a K-6 elementary school. I work in a resource room, where we help general education students practice their skills and get up to grade...
Madeleine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have experience in tutoring and classroom assistance from elementary school to college aged students. I am patient and experienced with students with learning disabilities and special needs. I have tutored students in language arts, writing, and social studies. I have the most experience and feel most comfortable helping...
I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have 10 years of experience teaching preschool and elementary school. I have taught students of many ages (age 2-11) in formal and informal settings, including teaching in private and public schools and...
Madeleine R.
Centralia, WA
$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Madeleine , thank you for taking time to look at my profile!
My Experience: I have two years of experience in childcare and tutoring. Currently, I work as a paraeducator at a K-6 elementary school. I work in a resource room, where we help general education students practice their skills and get up to grade...
I am currently attending the Evergreen State College, I will complete my schooling in 2025 with my Master's in Teaching. I have previous tutor experience for over a decade now. I also have experience as a nanny, and provide a safe and nurturing environment.
Throughout high school I tutored children at the middle school in math, science, and english. However, the subjects I exceed in are science and english, because I have not taken a math class for a few years. The science classes I tutored in were chemistry and biology.
Ashlyn V.
Centralia, WA
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Ash! I've had years of experience babysitting my siblings, as well as my neighbors kids. In high school, I spent around 20 hours a week watching children in our schools daycare center.
I am currently a lead toddler teacher at a local childcare center. I watch over children ages 12 months to 36 months old,...
Ashlyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have experience teaching children ages 2-18 in school and volunteer settings. I worked as a preschool teacher in 2011-2014 and 1 year from 2019-2020 (I had my own classroom then). I've worked in public...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Olympia, WA
Claudia A.
5.0
Claudia is absolutely amazing and we miss her so much. She worked for us in New York City for 2 years. We have 3 girls, 1 with special needs and she was amazing with every one of them. Claudia is a gem and I wish she was still in NYC to stay with our family forever.
- Allyson B.
Vanessa A.
5.0
I would recommend Vanessa to anyone. Vanessa worked in our home providing date night care for our children for 5 + hours at a time. She is punctual, kind, attentive, compassionate, and takes pride in making sure she is doing her best to care for children. She followed every guideline we had in our...
- Jacqueline L.
Kelsey A.
5.0
It is my great pleasure to recommend Kelsey. She cared for our daughter intermittently from 3 to 13 months old ending when we moved to the Tri Cities in November of 2021.
Kelsey is kind, reliable and intelligent. Her approach to caring for our daughter complimented our parenting as she respected...
- Karla B.
Kursta J.
5.0
I have known Kursta for several years. I know her to be an excellent caregiver for young or old, and I would recommend her for any of those needs one may have. She is dependable, honest, and motivated!
-Deena P.
- Deena P.
Tamyra L.
5.0
Tamyra nannied for our family in 2019. She was a wonderful care giver to our infant. Had our family not moved, we would still have her caring for our child. Tamyra is compassionate about what she does and treated our child like her own. She is punctual, detail oriented, and articulate, which made...
- Tammy V.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Olympia, WA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Olympia, WA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Olympia, WA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.50 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 Olympia, WA?
Care.com currently has 38 reading tutors in Olympia, WA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Olympia 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 Olympia that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Olympia, WA?
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 Olympia 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 Olympia, WA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Olympia, WA, 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 Olympia, WA 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.
Ratings for Olympia, WA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Reading Tutors in Olympia, WA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.