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215 reading tutors are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Portland, OR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, firm but fair and I love to play
I like working with kids because they tell you exactly what they are feeling and most of them just want someone to listen to them.
I'm looking for a job that is close to home, not full time, mutually respectful and pays me what I am worth.
I started...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Homeschool Mom Providing Care for Other Families
I'd describe my personality as down to earth. artistic, and adaptable.
I like working with kids because kids are the center of my universe! I love being a mom and a teacher to young children. I learn from them every day and they bring me so much joy.
I started working with...
Phoebe can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families,
I have worked with children for 17 years doing a variety of jobs. Nannying, working at a daycare, teaching preschool and teaching in Portland Public Schools. I am also a mama of two. My son N is 5 years old and my daughter A is 3 years old.
I am a really positive, fun, and caring person and I enjoy spending time...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Elizabeth S.
Portland, OR
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available Mon - Fri For A Regular Daytime Nanny Job & Regular Dog Walking Gigs
I graduated from CSUCI with a BA in Liberal Studies for teaching and currently full time Substitute Teacher during the school year. I'm a big reading enthusiast, love doing arts and crafts projects, enjoy taking children to the park, and really love day trips to the local museums, the beach, and more. Lastly, I am great with...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Lonnie P.
Portland, OR
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Infant/Toddler Teacher Looking For Additional Families To Provide Care For
Hello, my name is Lonnie! I have been working with children ages 0-12 for eight years. Summer camps are my background, but I am now just about to begin my fifth year as an infant and toddler teacher at a small childcare community here in Portland. My childcare practices are heavily inspired by Magda Gerber (RIE), Janet Lansbury,...
Lonnie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Caitlin B.
Portland, OR
$16-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Grad Student With Prior Teaching Experience And A Passion For Food And Nature
Hi! I am currently a graduate student at OHSU working towards a masters in Food Systems in Societies. I am passionate about gardening, cooking, reading, and the outdoors and would love to share that with your family. Spending time with children and teens is a joyful practice for me, so I am happy to participate in care-giving...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
Hi there! My name is Ella, and I am a senior at Reed College looking for some weekend work. My childcare experience began when I was 11 years old and working as a nursery aide at my church, but I have also part-time nannied and babysat for multiple years. My parents are both primary school teachers with 30+ years of experience,...
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
I am 24 and have been babysitting for almost 10 years, including nearly 5 years of nannying and one year of being an au pair. I've been with the family I currently nanny for since 2020 and it has been an amazing experience to watch the two children grow from babies and transition to school. I've cared for kids ranging from 4...
Simona can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kerry. I've been taking care of children since I was 13. I've worked in a daycare, but most of my experience is in the home. I have a lot of skills that are handy both on and off the job. I love art and have a BFA in Book Arts. One of my favorite things to do with kids is teach them to make a book from one sheet of...
Kerry can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Josephine O.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm Recently Retired And Looking To Punctuate My Free Time With Gigs That Will Help Out Families!
I'd describe my personality as warm, creative, and dynamic.
I like working with kids because they make me laugh and they remind me of how interesting the world is.
I started working with kids when I had kids of my own. In order to stay with my kids at home, I started a daycare and ran it for 8 years. I also worked as an art...
Josephine can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Jaclyn T.
Portland, OR
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! I'm an aspiring elementary school teacher with 8 years of babysitting, 4 years of preschool, and 4 camp counseling experiences. I love working with kids of all ages, from infants to elementary school students, gaining a well-rounded understanding of child development. My preschool experience includes caring for 1-5-year-olds...
Jaclyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jade! I am a highly experienced childcare provider. I am currently a preschool teacher at a NAEYC accredited center. I am comfortable and happy to work with all ages and large groups of children. My background includes extensive private and professional childcare with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and K-12...
Jade can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jade did a wonderful job watching our two year old! Our daughter warmed up very quickly and easily to Jade upon meeting her. Jade has an in depth knowledge of child development and is a natural with kids. In addition to being great with children, she was very...
Zenka W.
Hey there! My name is Emma and I am about to start graduate school at Lewis and Clark this fall for School Psychology. I am currently working at Catlin Gabel school as a first grade teaching assistant on weekdays. In my free time I love playing with my cat, reading, being outside, and spending time with my friends.
My passion...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Emily, and I'm an OSU graduate with a degree in Human Development & Family Sciences and a minor in Sociology.
I've been working with children for almost my entire life, starting as a neighborhood babysitter in my early teens and most recently as a relief teacher for 5 years. Along the way, I've completed training...
Emily can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello. I am a professional nanny with 20 years of experience. I just finished a long term job with a great family, 10 years. I have extensive experience with infants and children of various ages. I believe in emergent learning and healthy communication. I am open and respectful of the parent's individual style and philosophy. I...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Hello! I'm Aspen! I'm 22 and I just graduated from PSU with a degree in English and creative writing. I'm looking for a family in need of a long-term nanny.
I just finished working at an outdoor summer camp. I got to play with kids on a farm, teach them about caring for farm animals, get them excited about the natural world,...
Aspen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Kristina. I am a creative and energetic babysitter with over 10 years of experience working with kids of all ages. I currently work and have an extensive background in social services and have experience as a preschool teacher as well. I am certified in both Collaborative Problem Solving and CPR/First Aid. I am...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! My name is Olivia. I am 21 years of age.
With my extensive experience at Durham Learning Tree and taking child education courses at Tigard High School, I believe that I am the right babysitter to take care of your child/children.
I believe that a babysitter plays a very important role in a child's life. Therefore, I...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Valerie R.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 20 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm an experienced sitter and former music educator, and I'd love to be a part of your village of support for your kids!
I started babysitting over 25 years ago and have been working professional with kids of all ages for 20 years, including a degree in music education, training in early childhood music education, and 6...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Qian W.
Portland, OR
$16-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have been babysitting and nannying children of all ages since middle school and am also a mother to an almost 3-year-old son. Being a mother has been the greatest experience of my life and will only elevate the care, responsibility and joy I will bring to your household. I am reliable and always keep open & swift communication...
Qian can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Portland, OR
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Portland, OR?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Portland, OR on Care.com will cost an average of $23.21 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 Portland, OR?
Care.com currently has 215 reading tutors in Portland, OR. 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, OR?
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, OR?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Portland, OR, 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, OR 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 Portland, OR reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Reading Tutors in Portland, OR are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 125 reviews of the 215 listed reading tutors.