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45 reading tutors are listed in Portage, MI
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Portage, MI
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I apologize! I am currently teaching full-time and not looking for a position.
I am an organized, compassionate, and energetic teacher looking to implement a family's desired curriculum or tutor subjects as needed in addition to students' regular curriculum. I am exploring new teaching opportunities as I enjoy working in small...
5.0
"Darien is punctual, proactive and professional - traits I admired in her as a tutor for my kids. She has exceptional patience in working with young kids, strong positivity in dealing with tough situations and a great attitude to be flexible and amiable to changes...
Care member
I have worked with children of all ages. I have also helped children with their homework up to fourth grade. Usually I don't home school, but due to the current situation in our society I am picking up on extra work. The family I work for full time are done for the summer. So I won't pick up with their family until next fall.....
Sarah B.
Portage, MI
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have tutored since early highs school, I began tutoring the middle school students at the building next door with various subjects. As I grew older I began tutoring high school students in subjects like science, math, spanish, english, etc. I have also helped tutor the children I babysat for, which also gives me elementary...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with children and have experience with infants to middle school age children. I have two boys 5 and 3. 5 years old. We love to play outside, do crafts, read books and just be silly. Recently I worked for a family with two children and have worked for several families on an as needed basis. My other experience...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the children. She is relaxed and thorough. We appreciated her flexibility and absolute love of children. We would love to...
Marlo C.
Hi! My name is Aleithea (uh-LAY-th-ee-uh), and I am a 19-year-old living in Southwest Michigan over the summers (May 15-August 12 ish) while I'm home from college. I'm an Athletic Training major, and I play basketball for my school. I love sports, fitness, reading, writing, and singing. Being outside is also a huge blessing to...
5.0
(1)
I've worked with a number of students in various grade levels tutoring a variety of subjects. I've also worked with international students, specifically in English, to help them not just prepare for their US college entrance exams but, to help them truly understand the English language enough to excel in their college courses....
5.0
"Kristen is great at getting to know the level that her student is at, and creating a development plan. She helped our student with English (writing/reading), grammar, and punctuation.
Her scores improved drastically in just a couple of months. Kristen knows her...
Kristie K.
I currently work part-time as an elementary school playground supervisor. I was a stay at home dad for many years (my son is now 12 years old) and have a lot of experience supervising and tutoring elementary age children. Aside from a playground supervisor, I've worked in a 4th/5th grade classroom and volunteered as a reading...
Anna N.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi families! My name is Anna and I currently attend WMU and am studying Aviation Flight Science. I have 8 years of full and part-time babysitting and nannying experience, including newborns through preteens. I am willing to help around the home with basic chores and well as helping with homework, carpooling and cooking/meal...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced early childhood teacher/nanny looking for a part time or full time position.
I spent two years at Ohio University (majoring in Early Childhood Ed with a minor in historical lit), in Athens Ohio, my hometown. I also attended Washtenaw Community College and Eastern Michigan University. I worked for 6 1/2 years...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hello!
I'm Charlene & I'm currently a Preschool Associate Teacher here in town. (Kalamazoo) I truly enjoy being around kids and take pride in gaining a child's trust. I am silly, outgoing, laid back, but I do follow through and will kindly redirect behaviors if needed. I have plenty of experience and am CPR/First Aid Certified....
Charlene can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I'd describe my personality as loving, kind, happy.
I like working with kids because they are fun and loving and full of energy.
I'm looking for a job that I can work with young children to love and teach them.
I started working with kids all my life as I have my child development degree. I baby sat when I was younger, took...
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am fully vaccinated and boosted. Currently available for date nights and weekends, and midday errands. I'm open to overnight weekend care as well. I am a dedicated nanny with over 17 years of experience. I am reliable, assertive, capable, fun, smart, energetic, and strong. I have extensive experience with infants,...
Kallen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with kids from 3 months- 12yrs of age. I am high energy and can keep up during play time as well as knowing how to whine kids down around bed time. I can cook and willing to lightly clean whenever needed. I also work great with dogs and all animals and can care separately for them as well
I'd describe my...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am a patient and compassionate person with about 4 years of experience caring for children. I have worked one-on-one with kids as a full-time nanny and with over 20 kids in a daycare setting and day-camp setting. I recently graduated from k college with a BA in psychology and studio art, and I now work as a teaching artist...
Ileana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I tutored English and Art in South Korea when I studied abroad for college. The students ranged from 5-10. I have worked within Kalamazoo schools teaching reading, English and math for school age children as well as in Portage schools. I was a teacher in Comstock Public Schools for their preschool program utilizing the creative...
Andrew D.
Kalamazoo, MI
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Elementary School Tutor And Teaching Assistant
I have worked as an elementary school teaching assistant and volunteered as a math and reading tutor. Until this year I was a stay at home dad and home-schooled my son for the past three years. I enjoy children and currently volunteer in a local elementary school and work as a substitute teacher. I worked in a 4/5 grade...
I am a long-term substitute teacher, with nearly 25 years of experience in the public school system, both in typical & special needs classrooms. In addition, I have a masters degree in therapeutic horsemanship, & have a lesson program with my two lovely & gentle horses. I am very creative, love to do anything outdoors, & find...
Gretchen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Kaley F.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Kaley and I'm a graduate student at WMU. I have my under grad in Family Studies and Social Work, and am working on my masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. I've been baby sitting/nannying for over 10 years. My longest job with a family lasted for almost 5 years! I'm comfortable working with children of all...
Kaley can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I'm Ian and I'm here to help. I have 5+ years of teaching experience in elementary schools and college settings and am currently working at Mattawan Later Elementary.
My passion for learning started at young age and I have been experience tutoring and teaching 3rd graders to high schoolers to adult ELL leaners for...
I am currently a biomedical sciences student and I am also proficient in French. I take my studies seriously. I was an NHS honors student and graduated in the top 10% of my class in high school. In college I continue that same commitment to my studies.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Portage, MI
Darien S.
5.0
Darien is punctual, proactive and professional - traits I admired in her as a tutor for my kids. She has exceptional patience in working with young kids, strong positivity in dealing with tough situations and a great attitude to be flexible and amiable to changes thrown her way. She gives parents...
- Care member
Margaret M.
5.0
Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the children. She is relaxed and thorough. We appreciated her flexibility and absolute love of children. We would love to hire her again!
- Marlo C.
Kristen O.
5.0
Kristen is great at getting to know the level that her student is at, and creating a development plan. She helped our student with English (writing/reading), grammar, and punctuation.
Her scores improved drastically in just a couple of months. Kristen knows her stuff and knows how to connect...
- Kristie K.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Portage, MI
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Portage, MI?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Portage, MI on Care.com will cost an average of $17.40 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 Portage, MI?
Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in Portage, MI. You can search for candidates by their distance from Portage 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 Portage that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Portage, MI?
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 Portage 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 Portage, MI?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Portage, MI, 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 Portage, MI 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.