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284 reading tutors are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Philadelphia, PA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a part-time Nanny. I love children, and have four younger brothers, and three younger sisters between the ages of with 7-19 year age gap. I have been babysitting for my siblings, family members, and neighbors since I was 13 years old, and working as a professional nanny for 8 years. I have spent time as an English as a...
Carlie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful with my kids. They can't wait for her to come back!"
Johanna S.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jenice! I've been caring for children from my family as well as family, friends, and neighbors since I was a young teenager. I spent 2 years working in a Montessori Preschool/Nursery, where I was hired as the infant and toddler rooms teachers aide. I also have multiple years of experience as a full-time nanny caring for...
Jenice can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenice is amazing! She babysat for us for a few days while we were waiting for our nanny to start after my maternity leave. We have had her come and baby sit on several other occasions and plan to in the future as well. She is great with my infant daughter.. She...
Ilona L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started as a part-time preschool teacher back in 2008 while obtaining my B. A. in voice performance. I have 14 years of experience nannying full- time for ages 3 weeks-13 years old. I'm child CPR/AED/First Aid certified. Fully vaccinated and boosted. I am more than happy to provide references!
One of my favorite summers, I...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"It is hard to put into words how much I appreciate Ashley. She has cared for my one year old for four months and it has changed my life. Ashley cares for my daughter as though she was her own. She has helped me to put my daughter on a great schedule and to build...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Monica. I am a professional Nanny with over 20 years of experience. I have an Early Childhood background and constantly improves my skill in this field. The enjoy working with the families. My work experience both has afforded me the opportunity to engage my skills both as a Teacher and a Nanny.
A little about me:...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Monica has been working with my family for the past year as a full time nanny for our son. She has been with us since he was 6 months old. We are moving and if there were any way we could take her with us, we would. She is so kind, loving and patient with our son-...
Molly H.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents! I am a lovely, creative, sociable, responsible and also a very careful woman. I strive to create many different kinds of activities for the kids so they are always having fun and learning new things. Some of these include reading, practicing sports, having fun at the playground, exploring museums, watching movies and...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karen occasionally looks after my niece and she is absolutely wonderful! She is extremely friendly, punctual, reliable and has been a delight to work with. Not to mention she is amazing with my niece! She has been the only caregiver that has given me complete...
Michael B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm Mackenzie, an educator and mentor and I am looking for a great family to work with for the summer!
I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages and I greatly value education, non violent communication and child centered free play. I am open to meal prep, house work, and transportation. I am also interested...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mackenzie was our favorite babysitter! Our children loved her so much and we felt very comfortable leaving them in her care. Hands down would hire her again!"
Caitlin W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Children are my passion, I feel so lucky to get to spend my days teaching and nurturing your babies. I am so passionate about raising tiny humans and put so much thought and care into trying to provide a safe, loving and nurturing space for your child to flourish. I have extensive experience with helping alongside postpartum...
Mallorie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"If you’ve stumbled upon this post consider yourself lucky. Mallorie is way more than a caretaker, she becomes an invested part of the family. Caring, kind, thoughtful, loving, responsible, great communication skills. We hired Mallorie when our first child was a...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm a middle school teacher who works near Rittenhouse and lives in West Philly. I have experience teaching both elementary school-aged children and toddlers. I have been babysitting and nannying throughout both high school and college (Smith 2020) and have experience with all different aged kids. My favorite things to do...
Sofia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sofia has walked my dog on several occasions while I've been away. She is very reliable, she always comes the times I've asked her to and lets me know how things went. And I've always come home to a happy, smiling dog!"
Rachel S.
5.0
(1)
Hello, everyone! My name is Gabby and I'd love to share a few things about myself. I have been a babysitter since I was a teenager for some wonderful children, and have several more years experience in caring for children in other situations, as I am the oldest of four kids, and have two young cousins who were both extremely...
Gabby can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabby is my niece and has been watching my children since they were very young. While this is common occurrence in many families, our situation is unique. My son, A., was born 13 weeks too son and my daughter, O., 10 weeks too soon. A. was oxygen dependent for 6...
Jennifer T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Dedicated childcare provider with over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. I am honored to have supported dozens of families over the years with my flexible schedule, strong communication skills, and calm, positive outlook. I enjoy preparing healthy, child-friendly meals and fostering growth through reading...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessa is a wonderful babysitter. My daughters took to her immediately and enjoy the time they get to spend with her. She's extremely reliable and is always on time or early. Definitely give her a chance!"
Tina C.
Hello! My name is Melinda and I am an educator. I currently work as a high school classroom aide in the School District of Philadelphia and last year I was a classroom aide in a sixth grade math class and I led an after-school homework help program for sixth graders. I am also a swim instructor--happy to help with homework or...
Melinda can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sydney M.
Philadelphia, PA
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was in college and took an intro to teaching course. Since then, I have worked in volunteer and paid positions and have even taught abroad in the Peace Corps.
In my spare time, I like to paint, bake, and read.
My skills include crafts and art, tutoring, and baking.
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Sarah and I reside in Philadelphia. I am a mom, teacher, and tutor. I am also the Founder and Owner of Empowering the Youth LLC. I have my degree in Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education. I have my Masters Degree in Reading, and I am a certified ESL Specialist and Reading Specialist. I have been...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Kelsey V.
Philadelphia, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Kelsey and I'm a 4th grade teacher. I've taught 2nd grade, 4th grade, and special education students. I have over 10 years of experience between babysitting, nannying, and teaching. I love being outside, reading, crafts, and more! I'm available after school and nights until the school year ends, then I will...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Jueun :)
I am a compassionate and caring person in search of a family to help care for their kid(s). As the oldest of 3, I have always been a part of the day-to-day caregiving. So providing children with care is like second nature to me.
I have 4 years of healthcare experience that ranges from Emergency...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Cameron F.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, My name is Cameron I have been working in child care for 11 years both professional and personal. I am currently a nanny for a 1-year-old boy and previously worked at a daycare. I am currently going to school for Psychology to become child psychologist. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have experienced and am comfortable...
Cameron can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Naimah D.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Naimah! I'm currently a sophomore International Sales and Business Development major with a minor in Event and Entertainment Management at Temple University. My experience working as an after-school aide for the YMCA and babysitting for families in my hometown has taught me a great deal about working with children,...
Naimah can also help with: Craft assistance
Stacy H.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi,
My name is Stacy. I have 20 years of experience working with children and their families. I am Pa Certified Teacher, and I can tutor as well. I enjoy going for walks, reading, crafts, and baking.
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Yawa. I'm 31 years old and a college graduate in business administration( hospitality) . I have been a nanny/babysitter for 10 years. I was an instructional aid for a year, and a PCA for a year. I speak fluent French. I have excellent knowledge of multicultural education and childhood development. I love...
Yawa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
WCU 2020 Grad
4th grade math and science teacher in Philly
K-8 Tutor (study skills, organization, math(k-4/5), science, technology, reading, writing, and history)
Experience caring for 6 wk-16-year-old
Reliable transportation
Up-to-date clearances and CPR/First Aid training
As a teacher, I am great at planning fun and...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Philadelphia, PA
Carlie B.
5.0
Carlie has been a wonderful addition to our family! We cannot imagine a more perfect person to care for our little boy. Carlie started with my son when he was just 2 months old and I was a nervous new mom returning to work. My son is now a happy, healthy and well behaved little 18 month old...
- Katharine L.
Jenice S.
5.0
Jenice has watched our son for the last year and half, first all day Wed-Fri for a year and now evenings after daycare. We are consistently impressed by her professionalism, knowledge, and trustworthiness - exceeds expectations!
She easily adapts to my busy (and unpredictable) schedule without...
- Anna W.
Ashley S.
5.0
Ashley has cared for my daughter for several months in Fishtown. It is hard for me to express how incredible Ashley is as a nanny. She is responsible, patient, and creative. She helped me get my daughter on a schedule (something I was struggling with). She makes my daughter delicious food, takes her...
- Care member
Monica H.
5.0
Monica has been working with my family for the past year as a full time nanny for our son. She has been with us since he was 6 months old. We are moving and if there were any way we could take her with us, we would. She is so kind, loving and patient with our son- he absolutely adores her!! She is a...
- Molly H.
Karen M.
5.0
Karen occasionally looks after my niece and she is absolutely wonderful! She is extremely friendly, punctual, reliable and has been a delight to work with. Not to mention she is amazing with my niece! She has been the only caregiver that has given me complete peace of mind while looking after my...
- Michael B.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Philadelphia, PA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Philadelphia, PA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Philadelphia, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $21.99 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 Philadelphia, PA?
Care.com currently has 284 reading tutors in Philadelphia, PA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Philadelphia, PA?
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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Philadelphia, PA, 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Reading Tutors in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 158 reviews of the 284 listed reading tutors.