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I have three children in college and one in high school. I was a very hands-on with their schooling. For the last four years I've been tutoring kindergarten and first graders. I'm also a 4-H judge of children's public presentations and an aspiring children's picture book author who is currently looking for an agent.
Kristy R.
Poughquag, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi I'm Kristy. I have extensive experience (20+years) with children. Many of my years of experience were within in an early childhood setting. I was an infant teacher for 6 years, a preschool teacher for 5 years and pre-K teacher for 6 years. For the past 4 years l've been a nanny for a wonderful family in Milbrook. I enjoy...
Kristy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I absolutely love taking care of children. I love to hear them laugh with joy while playing. I have some experience babysitting for family members in the past and professionally. I have 3 months babysitting experience with two children. I also have experience taking care of a newborn. I have a 12-year-old, a 10-year-old and a...
Joy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Joy was a wonderful caregiver, my children loved her! The only reason we are not still using her is because I lost my job, but if the need for a caregiver arises in the future, and if she is available, we will be using her again. She was always on time and never...
Michelle W.
Hi! I'm Emma and I'm recent grad from Brown, home for the summer in Hopewell Junction. I started as a babysitter and mother's helper in my early teens and have worked in childcare ever since: nannying for my neighbors, working as a paraprofessional for high schoolers with special needs, leading camping trips for younger...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Kayla M.
Holmes, NY
$20-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kayla M. I am currently a student at the University of Miami studying Neuroscience. My love of education combined with my passion for childcare sparked my interest of being a tutor. I have tutored young children and kids my own age in all subjects, as well as edited essays.
I have worked for 22 years as a teacher. I love children, and I am great at what I do.
Hello ! My name is Maria and I'm happy you're reading my brief bio. I have over 5 years of experience in child care in diverse settings, from nannying newborns to teenagers and I've also had the chance to gain experience as a substitute teacher in kindergarten all the way to middle school, giving me a well rounded perspective on...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Courtney D.
Pawling, NY
$25-60/hr
I am a current senior at Mount Holyoke College majoring in Psychology and Education. In college, I have guided my peers with papers and reading comprehension, have coached all age levels for the past 4 years, and taught Sunday School for 2 years. I am comfortable working with all age levels, and have specific proficiency in...
Holly L.
Hopewell Junction, NY
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I've been a teaching assistant for eight and a half years. I teach special education to grades three, four and five. I have two teenage children of my own that I've tutored through the years.
Hi there!
My name is Caroline and I'm an artist living
I'd describe my personality as friendly, patient, creative
I like working with kids because I enjoy connecting to them, teaching. but also learning from how they experience the world
I'm looking for a job that has flexibility, but allows for me to maintain a great...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep
Grace A.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Grace! I am an EMT and CPR/AED certified. I've been babysitting on a off for about 2 years. I used to work at a daycare as well. I love to read, do arts and crafts, play games, and build legos! I can help with homework, cooking, and household chores.
5.0
"Grace was great! She confirmed on short notice, was on time and very hands on and attentive to our 9 Mo old. I would hire Grace again!"
Kate G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 30 years of teaching experience. I can help your child with Reading, ELA, Special Education, Social Studies and Test Prep. I have been a Reading Specialist for 27 years and truly love what I do! My philosophy is not to just focus solely on academics but to grow the whole child. You need to know your students and their...
Kiandra M.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$15-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a teacher and I am very passionate about teaching others. I feel like any person can learn you just have to change your methods of teaching.
5.0
"She's Amazing! Perfect Tutor for my daughter!"
Iesha M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Hope and I have around 5 years of childcare experience for children of all ages. Ranging from 3 months to 14 yrs old. I strive in building not only a relationship with the children but the entire family. My personality can be described as creative, warm hearted and bubbly. I love to teach the children new things,...
Hope can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hope it’s a very empathetic, patient, highly educated child care professional.
She currently cares for our two young children ages five and three with a gentle nurturing disposition and confidence.
I would highly recommend Hope, she is reliable, extremely kind,...
Sarah M.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 20 years of experience working with children of all ages. I'm a mom and I definitely understand what it takes to care for children. I was a foster parent for over 5 year's. I always put my heart and soul in caring for your children. I'm honest, patient, caring and a compassionate person. I love teaching your...
Noemi can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Noemi is not just an exceptional caregiver; she is also a wonderful person. For context: I am an extremely particular, hands-on mother who is a bit anxious about leaving my kids in someone else's care. But from the moment I first met Noemi, I felt confident that...
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a elementary resource teacher. This is my 13th year of teaching. I have my remedial reading degree as well as level 1 Wilson certification. I have been babysitting since I was in high school. I enjoy being outside, doing crafts, and reading. I am able to help with homework. I am able to prepare meals if necessary....
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have over 20 years experience in teaching and child care. As a certified teacher, have taught in person, remotely, and homeschooled. I have cared for children in private homes, camp settings, daycare and preschool settings, and in the classroom. Most recently, I have spent nearly three years as a private nanny to a little boy...
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Patricia (Kate) has cared for our son since he was 4 months old and has been instrumental in his development. As new parents, we found ourselves relying on her expertise often. She is not only a wonderful caregiver, but a wonderful person who quickly became a...
James L.
Shane M.
Carmel, NY
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Shane and I'm currently working on my Masters degree (all online) while I work part-time at the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park. I also have six years of lifeguarding experience, three of those years serving as head guard. I earned some extremely valuable child supervision skills through that time and...
Shane can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
I have had some college. I took child development, and worked with The Fresno California School District. I was trained to be an ESL tutor and loved it! I enjoy reading books and teaching children to read. I speak both English and Spanish fluently. I have raised 3 children of my own who are now wonderful, kind and responsible...
Sylvia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
1.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I am certified in CPR, and I have early childhood development certification as well as childcare professional at a school setting, I love to cook, teach, crafts, sing along with the kids, put them to bed, bath, help with homework. Very...
Javiera can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Poughquag, NY
Joy R.
5.0
Joy was a wonderful caregiver, my children loved her! The only reason we are not still using her is because I lost my job, but if the need for a caregiver arises in the future, and if she is available, we will be using her again. She was always on time and never hesitated when I needed her to come...
- Michelle W.
Grace A.
5.0
Grace was great! She confirmed on short notice, was on time and very hands on and attentive to our 9 Mo old. I would hire Grace again!
- Kate G.
Kiandra M.
5.0
She's Amazing! Perfect Tutor for my daughter!
- Iesha M.
Hope K.
5.0
Hope is AMAZING!!! She is wonderful with my 16 month old & he adores her! I know that he’s in good hands with her & she always goes above & beyond. She regularly sends pictures & videos throughout the day (which I really appreciate). She has done crafts with my son & has been teaching him sign...
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Noemi C.
5.0
Noemi is the best babysitter we’ve ever had! She always goes above and beyond. Sometimes when I don’t have an event I need a sitter for, I purposefully plan one because the kids have requested to see her. They miss her! They look forward to their game nights with Noemi and her daughter. I can take a...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Poughquag, NY
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Poughquag, NY?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Poughquag, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $24.00 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 Poughquag, NY?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Poughquag, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Poughquag 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 Poughquag that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Poughquag, NY?
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 Poughquag 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 Poughquag, NY?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Poughquag, NY, 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 Poughquag, NY 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.