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Peri O.
Prairie Village, KS
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated Teacher Looking For Babysitting Opportunities On Weekends And Breaks
Hi! I'm Peri. I am currently a middle school social studies teacher in a suburb of Kansas City. I've been a teacher for 7 years and have 15 years of babysitting experience with kids of all ages. I'm also in grad school, working on my master's to become a school administrator.
I'm available for babysitting on weekends and during...
Experience working as a at-risk (reading) aide at a elementary school, an online English teacher, and a nanny has provided me with opportunities to work with a wide-range of children. My passion and ability to be an involved and knowledgeable caregiver would make me an asset to any family. I have served as a coach, mentor,...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Marwa, and I love caring for children! My background in childcare ranges from preschool teacher to caregiver to children with autism. What you can expect from me is full communication, transparency and understanding when it comes to caring for your children and home. I love to read books, help with homework,...
Marwa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Amelia, I'm 28, and mom to a wonderful 14-month-old boy B. I have been a nanny for most of my life since I was 15. I took a break when I had my baby.
I was hoping to find the right family who needed care 2-3 days a week, between Monday-Thursday, and was alright with me bringing B with me to their home.
I...
Amelia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amelia has tons of experience with children of all ages! She is a great caretaker and I would recommend her to any family."
Sydney S.
5.0
(1)
My name is Kristina and I am going to be a senior in high school this upcoming school year. In school I have participated in a advanced professional studies program. I went into this program for teacher education. This allowed me in my afternoon to visit a number of schools at different grade levels to student teach and...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I spent many years caring for my nieces over winter and summer breaks and now work as a substitute teacher for a public elementary school (Pre-K - 6th grade) and an employee early childhood center for a large regional health system. As a sitter/nanny, I care for children of all ages, including infants, for date nights,...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We used Tiffany for a sitter on a weekend couples date night and had a great experience! She was very engaging with our little one right away and made me feel very comfortable leaving her with a new person for bedtime. The evening went great and we will...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love taking care of kids under the age of 13. I'm a loving person, really patient, good making Food, reading and teaching Spanish (my first language). Like to take the kids to the library and to the Park. CPR training . CNA
Katherin can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Excellent person. Hardworking and cheerful. Punctual and very respectful."
Kenny G.
5.0
(4)
Hi Parents! My Name Is Donesha! Im A Young Energetic Dependable Person! I Lovingly Cooked, Cleaned, Played With, Transported, Educated, And Cared For Children Between The Ages Of 3 Weeks Up To 8 Years Old. Ive Tutored And Assisted Them With Assignments For Subjects Like Math, Science, Reading, Art, And History. Carefully...
Donesha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is excellent. Very kind and warm! She can set your heart at ease the minute she walks in the door! She is very entertaining and professional."
LaNetta H.
Anthea B.
Overland Park, KS
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Have Recently Relocated To Overland Park, Kansas 66210 But Can Tutor On Line From Anywhere.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for many years both as an elementary and preschool teacher and as a school owner. I really enjoy being with children and am particularly good at teaching young children those skills that will help them succeed in school. I have an excellent reading series and have created my own very successful...
5.0
"There are not enough stars to come anywhere close to Anthea's excellence.
Anthea was the first person I interviewed from Care.com and both my husband
and I had a great feeling about her from the get-go. She has been tutoring our 5-
year-old son for over...
Caira V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Psychology and Studio Art from Washington University in St. Louis in 2019, and I'm currently pursuing my PhD in Counseling Psychology at the University of Kansas. My background in psychological science sets me apart from other tutors and enables me to help my students to not only earn...
5.0
"I would recommend Julia to anyone needing a tutor. She explains concepts well and tailors lessons to individual student needs. She is positive, upbeat, and patient."
Lizzie S.
5.0
(3)
Having taught kids in grades 1st, 3rd and 4th grades I have experience in all subjects with a dose of extra excitement for math! I taught as a classroom teacher for nine years and am currently supporting kids in the classroom as well as leading small group instruction. I enjoy building relationships with kids and helping them...
Shanice W.
Kansas City, MO
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
International Teacher With Several Years Of Experience
5.0
(4)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for stopping by my profile. I am a 32-year-old international teacher with several years of babysitting/child care experience. I have a degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Special Education. I have experience with children from infants to teenagers. I have my own transportation and I...
Shanice can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shanice is absolutely the best with our 18 month twin boys! She is super kind and caring and always has fun activities planned to do with the kiddos. They enjoy her so much that they get upset when she leaves for the day. Needless to say, 100% I recommend her to...
Jacqueline F.
Amanda B.
Kansas City, MO
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Amanda and I am 29. I am an experienced childcare professional with a background in Montessori teaching. I love hands on activities that help your child's development. I am bilingual fluent in Spanish.
I am warm-hearted, energetic and enjoy spending my time outside, reading, crafting and playing games.
I have...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda is the best! She’s always present and active with my 3 kids! When they know she’s watching them they shout “camp nana” (my son couldn’t say Amanda so he called her nana).
She’s kind, fun, and so nurturing! I know my kids are in great hands when Amanda is...
Care member
Justine P.
Mission, KS
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently a special education teacher in the Kansas City, KS school district for early childhood! In August 2017 I earned my masters degree in special education and during that time I tutored children and worked part time with children in a variety of settings, including private school settings, public school settings, and...
5.0
"Justine was absolutely amazing with my 3rd grader. She has "out of the box" ideas that really helped my daughter to grasp math concepts that she hadn't been able to before. I would recommend Justine time and time again!!"
Misha S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of four girls who are all grown now and I am looking to care for, love, and snuggle your sweet kiddos! My kids are my proudest accomplishments and I was fortunate enough to stay at home with them for a lot of years. We love sports in our family. My oldest daughter was a competitive gymnast who competed in college...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have 6 kids and I wouldn't trust anyone more with them than Lisa. I have watched how she is with her own children and how well she loves each of mine. She is a blessing to any child or family that she comes across! Love her and can't say enough good things!"
Kristy B.
5.0
(4)
Hello there! I'm Katie and I'm looking forward to serving your family! With nine years of experience in education, I have come to recognize the importance of building relationships and making each moment count! I worked with children in grades 1st, 3rd and 4th, yet enjoy children of all ages! Since being a classroom teacher,...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is wonderful. She is reliable and provides excellent care for children. She is kind and energetic."
Joy M.
Emily T.
Overland Park, KS
$26/hr • 16 yrs exp
Former Theatre Professor Who Can Inspire New Creative Passions, Tutor And Coach Sports
I started working with kids when I was a teenager, completing an intensive, 4 year training program at Cape Cod Sea Camps in Brewster, MA. I taught in private schools and summer for many years, working with children ages 5-18 as a teacher, counselor and sitter. I have two degrees in theatre and enjoy cooking and baking wholesome...
Emily can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, I have since worked for many families with kids from 3 months to 12 years. For the past two summers I have nannied full and part time. I have experience working with children who have autism and other special needs.
I am a third grade teacher, I am in my third year of...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hana R.
Kansas City, MO
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun-loving, Energetic Post-grad Looking For Nannying And Babysitting Jobs
I grew up in Boston, MA. I have a big family and grew up taking care of my cousins. I just graduated from the University of Denver and have a passion for early childhood development. I have had many part-time babysitting jobs over the years, since I was beginning high school. I am CPR certified and first aid trained. I am also...
Hana can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am interested in part time work as a tutor/caregiver for children. I have worked with children for many years as a school owner, teacher, tutor and mother. I have also worked with children with special needs. I have many academic materials, games and activities at my disposal. I enjoy keeping busy and being with children.
Anthea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Prairie Village, KS
Amelia F.
5.0
Amelia cared for our twins and older sibling with ease. She was punctual, reliable, and professional. We got to know her at our local pool and I saw how she engaged with kids. She is always smiling and she goes-with-the-flow showing her laid back nature. The next year we saw her at the pool as a...
- Kelly B.
Tiffany M.
5.0
We used Tiffany for a sitter on a weekend couples date night and had a great experience! She was very engaging with our little one right away and made me feel very comfortable leaving her with a new person for bedtime. The evening went great and we will definitely be using her again!
- Care member
Katherin C.
5.0
Katherine is a wonderful person. Honest, hard work, compassionate and caring. She follows directions and she does a great job with kids and elders. I will highly recommend her. She works for me taking care of my kids and cleaning my house 2 times a month. I'm really happy with those jobs that she...
- Rayza D.
Donesha T.
5.0
FABULOUS!!! She is so incredibly professional, polite, engaged, fun and interactive - our LO absolutely thrives with her care!
- Leslie S.
Anthea B.
5.0
Our family has had the great pleasure and honor of having Anthea as nanny to our three children for the past three years. Our children are now 10, 7 and 5 and they have all benefited tremendously from their experiences with her. She is extremely child-focused and is passionate about education and...
- Lynda W.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Prairie Village, KS
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Prairie Village, KS?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Prairie Village, KS on Care.com will cost an average of $13.50 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 Prairie Village, KS?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Prairie Village, KS. You can search for candidates by their distance from Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Prairie Village, KS?
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 Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village, KS?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Prairie Village, KS, 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 Prairie Village, KS 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.