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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
I have 5 years of experience teaching a diverse group of students including, but not limited to: english as a second language, students on the autism spectrum, and students with add and adhd. I have taught both first grade english language arts and K-8 visual arts.
My teaching pedagogy focuses on teaching the whole child by...
Aivy N.
Portland, OR
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
Tutor For Any Elementary School Subject, Piano/Guitar/Ukulele, And Art
I can help teach your child(ren) any subject in elementary school. I have been in home teaching as well as online since the pandemic and would love to assist you by breaking down subjects that are difficult to your child in ways they could quickly and easily understand.
I have been teaching in excellent AMI respected Montessori schools in Texas and Massachusetts for the past 5 years.
I was an English teacher for middle and high schoolers for a couple years. I loved working with my students and watching them grow. It was truly a transformational experience.
In addition, I was a writing tutor for eight years at three different universities and have taught college composition for two years. During this time, I...
Mollee O.
Portland, OR
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I worked for multiple years as both a teacher's assistant and a teacher. My primary subjects are English, ESL, and Writing, but I am able to teach and tutor in Art, Social Science, regular Science as well. I am in my last term of undergrad at PSU, to finish up my minor before I graduate with that and two degrees. I have taught...
Hello! I am a teacher and youth worker who has been living in Portland for four years now. I received my Master's of Education from the University of Minnesota, as well as undergraduate degrees in English and Youth Studies. I have been doing a combination of nannying, tutoring, coaching, and now teaching for over 12 years now....
5.0
(11)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Excellent nanny! Brought fun activities and was very flexible with the kids. "
Care member
4.6
(12)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"After interviewing a handful of nannies, when I met Jessica, I tried to hire her on the spot.
Unsurprisingly, she had a wait-list. Fortunately for us, we eventually made it to the top of the list, and I immediately saw why she is so sought after.
I wish that...
Brittney H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am an elementary school teacher with 8 years of experience in the classroom and almost 15 years of experience with babysitting. I am a very involved babysitter and enjoy craft projects, trips to the park, reading, and baking.
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Abby was an awesome sitter for our two kids. The kids loved her and she was great about communicating before and during the job. Would definitely hire her again."
Sean P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a certified birth and postpartum doula with a focus on childbirth education and lactation.
Hobbies -
I'm an oil and gouache painter and recently taught myself how hand embroidery. I also enjoy gardening, canning and cooking. Any free chance I get, I'm usually reading on a porch or exploring in the mountains. My...
Celina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Celina was a wonderfully charismatic babysitter for our three girls (11, 9 and 6). She was willing to be active with them and engage in imaginative play. I am a parent educator and am a self-proclaimed "babysitter snob". I have very high standards for the care...
JJ B.
Fiona S.
Portland, OR
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate from University with a solid background in childcare. I have been a nanny, a reading clinician, interned in school districts, tutored, and am currently a behavior therapist. I have babysat newborn to teenagers and I feel comfortable babysitting several kids at a time. I am very comfortable being around...
Fiona can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Fiona was incredible with our 2 year old. I work from home and it was quite challenging for Fiona in the beginning. My daughter wasn't making it easy on her. Fiona kept at it, and kept her busy all day while I worked, and my daughter didn't come into my office...
Danielle J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an early childhood professional with many passions: nature; crafting and creating; biking, hiking and walking; gardening and cooking; reading and discovering.
Over the past 20 years I have worked with children in a range of settings including: classroom teaching (toddler and preschool assistant and lead, long term infant...
Iris can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is the BEST. Lucky to have found her after a long search."
April L.
Lisa H.
Portland, OR
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
32 Years Of Child Care Experience Looking For Full-Time Opportunity
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 11 years old. Ever since then, I have cared for children either by babysitting, volunteering in a church nursery or school, working at a daycare or school as a teacher's aide and most importantly, raising my own children. I home schooled my oldest child for 2 years, and tutored 2 first graders in...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa was able to Nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter for a short time and was so wonderful with her! She played games with her and did arts and crafts and would always keep her engaged. She left our house clean and tidy and is a great communicator. "
Care member
Alicia B.
Portland, OR
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight Babysitting Jobs!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alicia and I have been working with children of all ages for around 10 years now. I have worked for the local recreation and community centers in Salem/Keizer school district and now most recently the Beaverton school district. I am certified in first aid, CPR, and Epipen. My job position with the school district...
Alicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's our current Nanny and Alicia is fantastic! I highly recommend her."
Aliza S.
Lillian M.
Portland, OR
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, In-Home Child Care Provider With Flexible Availability
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children for over 15 years, both in their homes and in group child care settings. I enjoy caring for people of all ages and all abilities. I have worked for many years as a nanny and have experience with children with Autism and Down's syndrome as well as those with physical limitations. I am playful...
Lillian can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lilly has been caring for our daughter for the past year. I can honestly say that she has been a true blessing in our lives. We are not helicopter parents but we are definitely cautious. The moment we met her, we instantly felt comfortable and knew we could trust...
Sajeev R.
Shannon D.
Portland, OR
$16-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents and families!
I am an FSU and NU grad school alumna, aunt to four nieces/nephews, and experienced babysitter/nanny. In 2019, I was an au pair for several months where I took care of a 5 y/o and an 8 y/o. By the end of my time there, the kids and I had a sibling-like relationship and we still keep in touch today....
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Shannon was fantastic! She formed great relationships with our kids and engaged with them in their play on their level. She primarily watched our 2 year old twins and their 4 year old brother, and they all quickly felt comfortable with her while we were working....
Tim N.
Bonnie T.
Portland, OR
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, meticulous and humorous.
I like working with kids because I love teaching and being about to be a good influence on them.
I'm looking for a job that has mutual respect and allow parents to be worried free. Growing up with working parents I'm used to babysitters and daycares, I've only...
5.0
"Bonnie was able to help us out on short notice, which was great. My 8yo loved doing crafts with her."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
To date, I've been built a side-businesses in dance, environmental education for limited access youth and a Professional Mermaid, with reconnecting kids with imaginative creativity and the environment in mind. I can promise to have Homework worked on and children outside or mentally engaged without a screen 90% of the time. I...
Opal can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had hired Opal to drive out children back from school and help us with some laundry! She has some amazing laundry folding skills! Opal was great to work with cheerful, bright."
Smitha C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bre and I am a licensed teacher of five years. During the school year I teach second grade. Aside from teaching, I enjoy dancing, being active, and reading! I am passionate about play based learning, enjoy doing STEM activities, and reading inquisitively. I am also willing to cook, do light housework, and...
Breann can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My girls loved Bre, and we were all very sorry to see her go. She was always very clear in her communication with me and eager to help my girls learn though play. She would happily play games with them and do art, etc., but her love of early learning especially in...
Brittney K.
5.0
(4)
I am the mother of three wonderful kids who are now adults! My hobbies include sewing, reading and classic movies. I am positive and upbeat but I also like just sit and have a good chat. I have been providing daytime childcare in my home periodically for the last several years but now I am transitioning to evening childcare in...
Kylene can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were brand new parents, and we hired Kylene as our son's nanny. She immediately put me at ease when we met: you could immediately tell she was nurturing, kind and fun. My son grew up spending time with her during his beginning years and he still is so happy...
Aubrey P.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Portland, OR
Cayce R.
5.0
Cayce goes above & beyond every time she cares for our son! She puts love & care into everything she does. She even folded our laundry and organized our kitchen while T. napped! We love her!
- Care member
Jessica T.
5.0
Jess cared for our child from the time I went back to work, when our baby was 7 months old. I went back to work at this time and had anxiety surrounding leaving our child with a caregiver. Jess has a calming presence and experience that quelled all of my anxieties. She was able to easily get him...
- Caitlin S.
Abby N.
5.0
Wonderful sitter! My daughter adored her. Her teaching experience was a huge plus for us as she completely understood our 4 year old's needs and what we prefer as parents. She got our kiddo to sleep easily and was super prompt, friendly, and communicative. Our daughter has already asked when her...
- Care member
Celina C.
5.0
Celina was a wonderfully charismatic babysitter for our three girls (11, 9 and 6). She was willing to be active with them and engage in imaginative play. I am a parent educator and am a self-proclaimed "babysitter snob". I have very high standards for the care of my children and Celina passed my...
- JJ B.
Fiona S.
5.0
We cannot say enough good things about Fiona! She was always on time, great with our children, extremely personable, and we took to calling her "Fantastic Fiona"!
- Leroy B.
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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.