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218 reading tutors are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Portland, OR
Creative, loving, patient.
I value play & connection. Six years of preschool teaching, +experience as a mother has equipped me w/a genuine way w/children. I'm looking to revisit working w/families as I take a pause between academia & working as an art therapist.
I got my BFA in Studio Art/ Psychology in 2006, & started...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Kai! I am a professional nanny with 12+ years of experience, seeking steady part-time work while I pursue a career in Speech Language Pathology. I have worked with children of all ages (3 mo - 14 yrs)--specializing in infant and toddler care. I recently obtained my degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from PSU--a...
Stevie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I've been a preschool teacher for the past several years and am looking for babysitting gigs on the side of my full time teaching job. Happy to provide a date night! I love getting messy, having spontaneous dance parties, creating educational craft projects, baby cuddles, being outside, and sensory play! I have designed...
Lela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Cayce!
I've spent the last 16 years as a nanny, doula, caregiver, CNA, nursing student, home cleaner/organizer, personal assistant, household manager, yoga teacher & health coach. I'm also a personal trainer in training!
Needless to say, helping is my jam.
It brings me immense joy to support, nurture, and care for...
Cayce can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Alizae S.
Portland, OR
$21-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I've been a childcare provider for six years because I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I have been working with children for six years as a nanny, babysitter and teacher in a daycare setting. Most of my experience is caring for newborns through school ages. I love engaging kids with games such as...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have tons of experience! I have been a lead teacher in a classroom of 2yo, infants, preschoolers & summer/after-school programs. In these classroom settings, I was responsible for creating an age appropriate curriculum and safe learning environments. I also have a ton of infant and toddler experience and I have also nannied,...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Emily S.
Portland, OR
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Emily and I am currently a SAHM to sweet and goofy twin toddlers. Prior to becoming a mom I was an Elementary Special Education Teacher for a local school district. I've also spent time as a special education para educator, and before that I nannied for four years. I received my masters in special education from...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Qian W.
Portland, OR
$15-20/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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been working with children and their families since 2020 and I adore it. I mainly work as a nanny, and also have experience in a daycare setting, at a Waldorf kindergarten, and volunteering to help out new moms and their newborns. I also have my A. A. in Early Childhood Education and I am CPR/First Aid certified!
I...
Wynter can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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
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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 $22.24 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 Portland, OR?
Care.com currently has 217 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 101 reviews of the 218 listed reading tutors.