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Hello, I'm Sarah! An active tutor in this area.
I assist in the balance of school and life, making education more fun to digest for the littles: by working with a partner or mentor like myself. I have seen students that were bound to stay back a year progress with my help and have become top of their class the following year....
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 4 grown children ages 27-34. Along with raising our children, I have a degree in Elementary Education/Special Education and 35 years of teaching experience. I have taught in Family Literacy Programs; working with parents and their preschool/elementary age children. I taught parenting classes and ran parent and...
Nancy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
I love kids and pets! I have two dogs of my own. I've been caring for kids since my little brother was born and I've been a free babysitter for my mom! I currently work at my college as a tutor in a program called homework heroes! I help kids grades k-12 finish their homework and improve their grades as well as play with kids...
Carah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I am a math tutor, working with primarily 5th graders at this time, but I home-schooled three of my children until they began college as well as worked as a teachers assistant in different subjects. I am working on my Master's in Elementary Education with certification. I am CPR and First-aid certified, as well as CNA certified.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there my name is Shannon and I am 27 years old! I have over 10 years of experience in childcare. I have worked as a PCA for individuals with special needs, a nanny for infants up to 12 years old and a pre school head teacher for roughly two years. I am American Red Cross CPR CERTIFIED and I also have my epi pen and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
October 2013 - January 2017
Enchanted Jungle Learning Center
Position: Daycare Teacher for children 6 weeks through 12 years old, this also included helping them with any homework as they needed in all subjects.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I enjoy helping little ones develop a love of learning through play. Some of my favorite activities to do with children include baking, reading, and exploring outside. Along with my two boys, I have helped to raised several nieces and nephews. Together we have filled the days with many exciting games and learning...
Heidi can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Heidi worked with our family for about 3 years, straight through COVID. She started with us when our first was 8 months and then took on a second when we had our next two years later. She is kind, compassionate, responsible…everything you would want in a nanny. We...
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Madison R.
North Scituate, RI
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Enthusiastic Sitter Who Plans On Teaching In The Fall!
5.0
(1)
I have 3 years of experience working in a classroom. Throughout my experiences in student teaching, I enjoyed helping students with reading, arts and crafts. I can also help with travel and carpooling. I have a younger sister with autism and am also able to help children with disabilities.
Madison can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Madison is wonderful and amazing with children. She is a kind and patient person willing to be her best every day. "
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Jillian C.
Willington, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I have been working with children for 18 years. I was the head preschool teacher at a small daycare facility. I have my head teaching certificate and taught a full preschool program for many years. My circle time consisted of learning the alphabet, and counting 1 through 10. I had them also learn the months of the year, and days...
Jillian can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Jillian started volunteering at Kids Express Learning Center, LLC in 1999. She was excellent with the children and enjoyed spending time interacting with them. She was officially hired in Feb. 2001. Jillian initiated earning her Head Teacher certification with...
Cheryl Y.
Kathy T.
Storrs Mansfield, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I babysat for as many as 5 young children when I was much younger, before I had children myself. I raised 2 boys, now ages 22 and 25 both of whom recently graduated from college. Since taking early retirement in 2012, I cared for an 18-month-old girl for several months until the family moved away. From August, 2013 through June...
Kathy can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Kathy took care of my Father-in-law for 6 months, doing housekeeping, grocery shopping and taking him out for meals. He thoroughly enjoyed her company and we felt very confident when he was in her care. Kathy has experience taking care of seniors and it was...
Paula N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience caring for children. I can also add that I am now a mom to a sweet little boy. My first nanny position was taking care of four children. I cared for them until they all started going to school. My job would consist of preparing meals and snacks, reading lots of stories, helping with potty...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kayla has provided ongoing care for my 4 children for the past 6 years. Not only do my children adore her but her professionalism, compassion, punctuality and flexibility has been enormously important to us over the years. To know that when I leave my children in...
Kate Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a homeschooling mother of three grown children. I hold an Early Childhood Education degree and have worked in daycare centers and the public schools. During college, I was a nanny for twin infants. I was a teacher's aide in a junior high special education class for one year. I have been a therapeutic foster parent for eight...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Karen has served as our nanny full-time for the last few years and has been terrific to work with. Both of my girls absolutely love her. She's fun and often brings our girls to Old Sturbridge Village or local libraries for reading time, weather permitting. She's...
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Ginger H.
Willington, CT
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nurturing responsible and reliable career nanny with experience caring for newborn through teen age children. I have recent experience with twins and also special needs. Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certifications are current. I have taught gymnastics and swimming lessons and enjoy outdoor activities , reading, crafting, yoga and...
Ginger can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi, my name is Marisa! I graduated high school in June 2022 at the top of my class and currently attend university majoring in STEM. As a tutor, I plan to share my love for education with your kids this school year as we learn, build confidence, and, of course, have fun! I excel in mathematics including algebra, geometry, and...
I'd describe my personality as fun, empathetic, energetic.
I like working with kids because there is no one in the world with the same fun energy, love, and joy as the children. Plus, if you're ever in need of humbling, they'll most certainly help you with that.
I started working with kids ever since. My first job was...
Jean R. V.
Chepachet, RI
$24-43/hr • 10 yrs exp
Tutor, Childcare, Crafting, Games, Reading, Writing, Having Fun While Learning!
Hello, My name is Jean, I love children and animals and I would be happy to take care of your children, your home, and your pets. I love to play with and teach children and enjoy playing all kinds of games as well.
I have many years of experience in childcare and tutoring and recently cared for a 10-year-old and a...
Jean R. can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My experience as a tutor has taken place while working as a caregiver and a substitute teacher.
While working as a caregiver I have assisted children with their homework, school projects and by studying for upcoming exams. In Germany, I have tutored the children in English by instructing them in German, which I am currently at...
Rebecca B.
Windham, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am a recently retired elementary school teacher with 24+ years' experience with infants and children of all ages. I am looking for opportunities to help families needing child care. I love children, enjoy nature and crafts, playing games, and reading.
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Sydney. I am 22 years old & I just graduated with a bachelors in Communications with a minor in HDFS (human development & family sciences)! I have worked in childcare since the age of 16, my first job was at Club in Glastonbury. I was CPR certified in infant, toddler, and school age children in 2018. At the...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
In my 12 years of babysitting children, I have helped children develop habits of caring for hygiene and cleanliness, observed and monitored play activities, prepared nourishing meals and snacks, presented programs that furthered language and social skills, provided a structured environment for preschool children and taught them...
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Pomfret, CT
Heidi M.
5.0
Heidi worked with our family for about 3 years, straight through COVID. She started with us when our first was 8 months and then took on a second when we had our next two years later. She is kind, compassionate, responsible…everything you would want in a nanny. We still stay in touch, our kids live...
- Care member
Madison R.
5.0
Madison is wonderful and amazing with children. She is a kind and patient person willing to be her best every day.
- Care member
Jillian C.
5.0
Jillian started volunteering at Kids Express Learning Center, LLC in 1999. She was excellent with the children and enjoyed spending time interacting with them. She was officially hired in Feb. 2001. Jillian initiated earning her Head Teacher certification with the State of CT. Her experience...
- Cheryl Y.
Kathy T.
5.0
Kathy took care of our 7 yr old from 2019-2022 and our 2 yr old for a year. Kathy was excellent with our boys, she used to pick them up from school, take them out for walks and bring them home. She also used to take our older son to his music lesions, swim classes and local libraries and encouraged...
- Kapil M.
Kayla C.
5.0
Kayla is my twin sister, she has been taking care of children for more than 10 years. She is very thoughtful and takes the time to plan fun holiday events and crafts when the holidays come up, like planning a small Easter egg hunt when Easter is around the corner. She is always going above and...
- Kourtney C.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Pomfret, CT
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Pomfret, CT?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Pomfret, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 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 Pomfret, CT?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Pomfret, CT. You can search for candidates by their distance from Pomfret 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 Pomfret that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Pomfret, 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 Pomfret 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 Pomfret, CT?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Pomfret, 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 Pomfret, 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.