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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I would love to help your child become a successful reader! I have 12 years of experience as a certified MCPS kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grade teacher helping children learn to read. I am passionate about using a fun and meaningful approach to help children grow their brains and find the joy of reading! With a bachelor's and...
Experienced elementary school teacher, keen ability to build relationships with students and their parents and support learning as needed.
I'd describe my personality as warm, kind, effective
I like tutoring because it provides opportunities to help students learn and grow in a one-on-one environment
One thing you should...
Reena J.
Potomac, MD
$30-60/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have worked as a professional tutor since high school. I am very comfortable with teaching math and science especially but am also very good with tutoring English. I tutored both at a middle school and my high school while attending the high school and transitioned into tutoring Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, and English once...
Rachel U.
Potomac, MD
$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I spent the 2013-2014 school as a bilingual educator in a school. I have experience teaching in English, Math and Science. In college I am also experienced as a German and Spanish language tutor.
I have successfully run a kids homeschooling pod and liaised with other educators to assist them in individualized learning to help improve areas they had difficulty in. We covered; math, language, science, art, music and physical education
I am an experienced tutor with over 10 years of experience in tutoring and 15+ years of experience in childcare (ages 0-18) I work with students of all ages in multiple subjects, though Manadrin is a passion of mine. I also tutor Science, Math, English, and Social Studies. I have experience with learners pre-K-12 grade and have...
Margery D.
Gaithersburg, MD
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had experience being a nanny for children aged 3 months to 12 years. I have babysat families with multiples and as well as children with special needs. I tutored children for many years and I used to be a swim instructor for children under 10. I have two sets of young twins in my family and I have many cousins that I have...
Margery can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Did not interview with her, no information to submit."
Lisa F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have experience in many areas of caring. I have nannied for evening time parents meeting groups where I watched a range of 3-8 children all between the ages of 3-10yrs old. I have younger cousins between 1-10yrs old so I am excellent with children and babies and always treat them like they are my own. I have a natural way with...
Kimberlee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kimberlee was fantastic! She walked in and immediately started playing with our kids, which we really appreciated. They warmed up to her right away. She also gave us an update during our outing to let us know that everything was going well, which was really nice....
Care member
4.5
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a Nurse in my country, El Salvador, and I have a lot of experience working as Babysitter-Nanny in this country. I love to play with kids, read books with them, teach and supervise them with their homework. Taking care of them is enjoyable for me because this job makes me feel satisfied. Taking care kids make me feel happy...
Lourdes can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Lourdes was a full time nanny for our family over a period of 6 months. My son absolutely loved her. Every morning when Lourdes arrived my son was very happy to see her and would always have a big smile on his face. He was 3 months old when she began caring for...
Kandace F.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 + years experience with children. I love to take care of babies and play with the toddlers. Mainly focusing on child safety and first aid appropriate for infants and children. Watching a sleeping child, to playing games, preparing meals, teaching the child to read. I am mature and reliable.
Yolanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Yolanda came to my house today for the first time and was very comfortable right off the bat. She was efficient, friendly and good with my son. In three hours she accomplished more than I expected and I'm looking forward to the next time she's here.
Bottom line,...
Maria C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a reliable and caring person and I love my job! I taught children to read and throughout the years I gave a comfort to parent being able to focus on work during the day knowing that their children will be taken care of when they are at work. I have a clean driver license and I have an experience with taking children to...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Angela was great! She was punctual, engaging, and communicated everything that took place while we were away. My daughter really seemed to enjoy spending the day with Angela."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have been an educator for the past 5 years and currently work as a school librarian and media specialist for pre-school through 8th grade. Prior to, I was a 6th grade Social Studies teacher at a school for children with dyslexia for two years and have prior experience as a 4th and 5th grade general education elementary teacher...
5.0
"Araea is a wonderful tutor. She kept my daughter engaged and motivated to learn."
Yvonne L.
Jessica V.
Kensington, MD
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Jessica, I am 26 years-old and I have enjoyed working with children for the past 7 years, both as a nanny and as a MCPS interpreter. During this time I've had the privilege of working with a variety of different ages, (newborns to teenagers) and personalities. This has given me the skills to problem solve...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Takes great care of kids, really cares"
Jesel R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone,
My name is Tobiah , and I am a multi-subject tutor with over 10 years of experience helping students succeed.
Education:
B. S. in Public Health Sciences & Legal Studies, UMass Amherst
M. P. P., UMass Amherst
Graduate Certificate in Biodefense, George Mason University
Tutoring & Professional Experience:
I...
5.0
"Tobiah was a great find to work with our high school freshman on Biology. He was always on time polite and connected well with our son."
Terence B.
Hannah J.
Washington, DC
$25-37/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays And Weekends, Daytime Or Nighttime.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an incoming law student at American University in the fall. My schedule is very open until August 21st and I'm looking to work as much as possible until school starts. In the fall, I'll only be available about 10 hours per week. I'm open to date night babysitting or more regular care for the coming weeks.
I have been...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Hannah. My daughter ran in to our room and woke us up this morning to excitedly tell us all about how much fun her night was with Hannah. She wanted us to do something else so Hannah could come back!!! "
Suzanne S.
3.9
(10)
Hired by 29 families in your neighborhood
Ever since I was a young girl, I have loved children. My mother said that I "mothered" my two younger siblings. While growing up, I babysat as much as possible. After I married, I was anxious to have children of my own; had 2 girls and 1 boy. I was a very involved hands-on mom. I loved being home and raising my children. I...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kathy was wonderful with our two boys, ages 4 and 6. Highly recommend!"
Matt F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an AU student but I am taking this semester off. I love arts & crafts, playing outside, reading, and playing games with kids. I have a great deal of experience. Most recently I've been working with a family with 2 little girls (ages 2 and 2 months). Before that, I nannied in a 4-child- household for about 2 years. Last...
Meredith can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Meets all my requests and if I told her specific details she follows them kids listen to her and she comes in on short notice keeps the house clean
"
Dapre S.
Kiamira B.
Silver Spring, MD
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello
If your are looking for a babysitter or a mother's helper in the Silver Springs, MD area keep reading! I am a 24-year-old with a criminal justice B. A. 8 years of experience with childcare/mothers helper for all ages. I love kids and I specialize in day care learning, homework help, house training, potty training, sleep...
Kiamira can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone."
Gina T.
Jamie C.
Germantown, MD
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Tutor For Early Childhood and Elementary Education Students
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am very excited to let you know that I thoroughly love working with children, especially the age of your child. I have extensive training in education. I have been a pre-k teacher, a TSS and tutor for a kindergarten student, along with so much more. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and an Elementary...
Kevin L.
Washington, DC
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Thanks for reading! I have been a teacher at the elementary school level since 2016 with diverse experiences in coaching and tutoring for much of my life. I have coached numerous elementary and middle school level sports for both boys and girls since 2010. I've worked in an elementary school's child care center in an after...
Kevin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kevin has been great! My boys love him and he has been up for the challenge of them. He works well with finding ways to get my boys to cooperate. He plays with them and has taken my oldest to soccer when needed."
Michelle R.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Potomac, MD
Margery D.
4.0
Did not interview with her, no information to submit.
- Lisa F.
Kimberlee G.
5.0
Kimberlee was fantastic! She walked in and immediately started playing with our kids, which we really appreciated. They warmed up to her right away. She also gave us an update during our outing to let us know that everything was going well, which was really nice. We’d definitely hire Kimberlee...
- Care member
Lourdes F.
5.0
When Lourdes came to work with our family we were an uncertain and shaky new family. Our first baby, a daughter, was born during the pandemic after an extremely stressful and isolated pregnancy. We knew how to love our baby but needed Lourdes’ confidence, deep expertise in child care and cheerful...
- Sally C.
Yolanda V.
5.0
Yolanda came to my house today for the first time and was very comfortable right off the bat. She was efficient, friendly and good with my son. In three hours she accomplished more than I expected and I'm looking forward to the next time she's here.
Bottom line, she's all business and she wants...
- Maria C.
Angela W.
5.0
Angela arrived early and is a great communicator. We would hire again.
- Kassandra M.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Potomac, MD
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Potomac, MD?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Potomac, MD on Care.com will cost an average of $40.00 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 Potomac, MD?
Care.com currently has 6 reading tutors in Potomac, MD. You can search for candidates by their distance from Potomac 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 Potomac that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Potomac, MD?
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 Potomac 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 Potomac, MD?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Potomac, MD, 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 Potomac, MD 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.