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304 reading tutors are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Katharine L.
Talita M.
Philadelphia, PA
$17-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For as long as I can remember, I've always loved kids. It has been a joy being around them, helping, teaching and playing. I've been working with kids since I was a teenager. I already worked teaching dance (ballet and salsa), making face painting, balloon sculpture, animation at children's party, nannying children from all...
Talita can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Talita it's a very artistic soul. She is creative and perfect for kids who are interested about dance, music or art crafts projects.
She is incredibly lovely. I always get impressed by the way she is patient when the kids have a bad moment.
I learned a lot by...
Janaina B.
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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
(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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
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:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Hi, my name is Sophie! I am 23 years old and a recent Bioengineering graduate from the University of Pennsylvania. I am currently working with the NICU at Penn Hospital as a scientist. My favorite age group to care for is infants, but I have experience working with children of all ages.
I am looking to supplement my current...
Skills:
CPR
Hi! My name is Sam. I am a single 33-year-old special education teacher living in South Philly. I have 20+ years of experience babysitting and caring for children of all ages (newborn - teens) and needs.
I am looking for evening and occasional sitting. I also can help families with errands throughout the week.
I work 8-4...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a caregiver full-time, part-time, temporary or occasionally, I am very qualified in the position for I've been working in the child care field for 20+ plus years. I worked for a school for the deaf where I held the position as Behavioral Specialist for special needs children for 10 years before I become a...
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work full time in schools as a prevention specialist and am looking for extra work that could grow to full time over the summer. I have babysat for many years, worked as live-in support in an orphanage, and tutored and taught. I am experienced in classroom management, trained in counseling and advocacy techniques, and have...
Madeleine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Norah M.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Norah. I'm Currently A Nursing Student At Drexel University (roll Dragons)!
I started working with kids when I was also just a kid- I have 4 siblings and I'm the oldest, so I grew up around lots of kids. I started working as a babysitter/nanny around 3 years ago for family friends and then started privately nannying about a year and a half ago!
In my spare time, I like to read, play tennis, work on...
Skills:
First Aid
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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.
Talita M.
5.0
Talita it's a very artistic soul. She is creative and perfect for kids who are interested about dance, music or art crafts projects.
She is incredibly lovely. I always get impressed by the way she is patient when the kids have a bad moment.
I learned a lot by watching the way she works.
- Janaina B.
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
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.
Mackenzie S.
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.
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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 $21.63 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 Philadelphia, PA?
Care.com currently has 304 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 Rating4.4 / 5
Reading Tutors in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 128 reviews of the 304 listed reading tutors.