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Nicola N.
West Hartford, CT
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm a college student in West Hartford, looking to work part time and I would love to work with your Kids and provide them with a safe environment.
I'd describe my personality as caring, patient and loving. I like working with kids as I have also babysit my neighbor's child mostly since he was a toddler till he was 5 years...
Nicola can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
To whom it may concern: Please find attached my resume in response to your Nanny position. I believe I have the skills you are seeking and would like to be considered for the position. My experience includes handling demonstrated activities, craft projects, meal prep, board games, reading, playing outside, homework, and good...
Adriana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Professionally, all my work experience has been with children from as young as 3 years old and as old as teenagers. In the past I have substituted as a para professional (classroom aide) at a school for hearing impaired 3 to 5-year-olds. The school integrated hearing and hearing-impaired children. I have also held jobs at after...
Ginny F.
East Hartford, CT
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I worked at a day care/Head Start Center called TVCCA from 2006-2010. I only left the job because I moved. My position was a teacher's aid, so I got to spend a great deal of time with the children. I can read to your child, help with homework, do arts and crafts projects and much much more. In There I worked in many different...
Ginny can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have experience tutoring children in English language, ages k-8, college level psychology & ESL students.
I am a middle school special education Paraeducator with 3 years of experience. I can work 1:1 as well as small groups. I have plenty of experience with special education/autistic/Down's syndrome students, students with learning disabilities, and students that just need a bit more motivation. Both evening and morning hours...
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, honest, and responsible.
I like working with kids because it is rewarding, not only would I be given the opportunity to build relationships with each and every one of the kids I work with. I am given the opportunity to teach but also learn from the kids.
I started working with...
Brianna can also help with: Carpooling
I have my bachelor's in English with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in journalism. My ending GPA was 3. 3. I'm a substitute teacher Mon-Fri and love to help out with editing and have a passion for teaching and helping others learn.
Hello! I have completed my undergraduate degree in elementary education at Boston University. I am currently completing my graduate degree in special education. One the evenings I do not have class I am happy to help support your child with any math, reading or writing needs. I am happy to do so in person or on Zoom. Please...
Rachael S.
Lebanon, CT
$21-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Rachael. I'm going into my junior year at Northeastern University, and I'm home for the summer!
I'm a very creative person - I love all things arts and crafts. I'm also a nature lover, and enjoy playing board games!
I like working with kids because they are so curious and it's great getting to teach them about new...
Rachael can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Julia O.
West Hartford, CT
$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
As a certified PK-4 teacher in the state of Pennsylvania, I am not only highly aware of the standards and objectives that students face in the public school setting, but I am always interested and excited to help students grown beyond the typical requirements of a standard classroom. Over my four years of teaching in...
I can help assist in tutoring a child with school work. I have over 5 years experience working with children and educating them on study topics. I make ways of learning fun and give the child tips and tools to use to help them understand the materiel they are trying to learn.
Hi , my name is Maria! I am a certified special education and elementary education teacher. Currently, I am a literacy and mathematics associate instructor at an elementary school. I specialize in small group instruction and modify and differentiate my instruction as the lessons progress. On the first day, I will administer a...
Michelle R.
Meriden, CT
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Michelle and as a mother of 3 kids and 2 soon to be stepsons, (4-year-old twin boys) I have great experience in childcare. I also worked in a childcare facility for 12 years as an Infant room head teacher and the assistant director. I enjoy the outdoors, crafts, and reading.
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
To start, I worked as an art teacher and residential counselor at a therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens. My experience has aided my structure and organized-based nature. My duties were to help the students with homework at night, grade, create lesson-plans, and much more. My writing abilities are well-developed and I...
Holli D.
Bristol, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and am 1 class away from finishing my Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have 1000+ hours through various internships and student teaching working with children as well as many hours outside of my schooling. My strength is with younger children,...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked as a part time nanny for a family with 5 kids, and 1 dog and I loved it! I have helped take care of kids ranging from infants to teenagers. I have experience with helping getting kids ready for school in the morning, as well as helping with the after school homework, driving kids to and from after school extracurricular...
Hunter can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with English. I do have all A's and honor roll. I also tutor my brother, and have experience with other kids in the neighborhood. I am willing to be flexible and long-term. I am soft-spoken and have patience with difficulties.
Rachel S.
Cheshire, CT
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Who's your favorite German, Swiss or Austrian author? One of the many rewarding experiences of learning a language for me is being able to understand and savor the thoughts and imagery of great authors, poets and thinkers in their own language.
PhD in English; Postdoctorate at Georgia Tech, researcher at Univ. Virginia. Taught 1st year composition, 1st through 4th year undergraduate English classes (composition, Children's literature, 19th-century American/British literature, rhetoric, business communication). Tutored English as a Second Language Students. Patient,...
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Portland, CT
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Portland, CT?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Portland, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 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 Portland, CT?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Portland, CT. You can search for candidates by their distance from Portland 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 Portland that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Portland, 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 Portland 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 Portland, CT?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Portland, 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 Portland, 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.