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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
25 + yrs of experienced with all ages , PREEMIES AND TWINS! I'm fun and playful , patient, very loving and conscientious. My heart is for nurturing families! I am a mother of 3 and grandmother of 5 . I have worked with top agencies and independent clients as postpartum care doula and nanny. I volunteer at church nursery and have...
Theresa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Faith T.
Oakdale, CT
$16-27/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have extensive experience caring for children of varying ages. The children I have worked with have brought me great happiness. I love seeing their smiles when I show up. Helping them with their homework, make a snack, play outside, complete a craft or read a book are some of the many things we have done. References are...
Faith can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Faith is the only person besides family with whom we would leave our infant. She is reliable, responsible, in love with our little one, and a delight. Faith gives us peace of mind because we know our baby is in great hands."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Guntas. I am from Norwich, CT. I'm a mother of two. I am down to get homework done, play games, have dance parties, color, paint, watch a movie, read, or do whatever it is that your kid needs! I can be a helping hand for you too. I can do dishes, clean up, do laundry, and even meal prep. I'm here with anything...
Guntas can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"We would highly recommend Guntas to anyone. Everything she said she would do, she did. We enjoyed meeting her and trust her. Thank you Guntas!"
Matthew F.
5.0
(5)
Hello there! I have over 20 years of experience in the field of education, and I believe that building positive teacher-student relationships makes all the difference. I aim to both educate and inspire while assisting clients in reaching their goals and full potential. I have worked with students from a variety of backgrounds...
5.0
"Emily was absolutely amazing! She was able to help last minute and kept me updated throughout the entire evening. She had a great evening with my toddler, we can’t wait to have her back!"
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Michelle V.
Gales Ferry, CT
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Adventure Is Out There- Through Play, Exploration And Fun!!!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Michelle. I'm an experienced Nanny, PreK teacher and babysitter with almost 20 years experience. I love to do art, science, reading and cooking projects with kids; enjoy day trips to local parks, libraries, learning centers, hiking trails etc and I'm a big believer in children having fun, tactile...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle is an absolute nanny & babysitting superstar!!! We have two kids, an 11 year old son and an 8 year old daughter. Michelle has been babysitting them since they were 7 and 4 years old and we like to call her our "kid whisperer." Although our kids are...
Julie E.
I'd describe my personality as creative, organized and kindhearted.
I like working with kids because I can learn a lot from them even if they are young. Also, I've always wanted to work with kids since I can remember. I want to be able to teach younger children skills that can help them.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible...
Harlei can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Kerowyn F.
Norwich, CT
$17/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Kerowyn, but everyone calls me Kay! I've always been passionate about childcare, and started out babysitting for friends as a teen. While new to the professional side of babysitting, I was raised going to daycare, and looking up to teachers. I believe in nurturing children's natural creativity, teaching them alternate...
Kerowyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
I am a former teacher (13 years, Middle School Language Arts). I also have three grown children ages 23, 20 and 18. The 23-year-old is a Mitchell College graduate, the 20-year-old is presently attending Emmanuel College and the 18-year-old will be attending Eastern Connecticut State University this fall. I am looking to find...
Whitney can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom to an active 3-year-old boy, and am hoping to find a family that would let me bring my son along to care for your children. I was a full time nanny to a family of 3 for a year and a half before they moved and my son was born. I worked as a daycare teacher for infants and 1-2-year-olds for two years. I have been a...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I've worked in the Early Childhood Education field for about 6 years as a Teacher of all ages in both accredited preschool and daycare settings- before that I was a babysitter for much of my youth. I went to college for a few semesters and during that time have garnered a passion for both psychology and American Sign Language....
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have extensive experience with tutoring.
Allison W.
Gales Ferry, CT
$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello!
I am a Certified Social Studies and K-12 Special Education Teacher taking a break from the classroom after the birth of my son. I hold a Masters degree in Education and have worked as an educator for the past five years largely in a special education setting. This work has given me extensive experience creating one-on-one...
Haley L.
Jewett City, CT
$19-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Highly experienced have two children of my own, ages 9 & 11 . I am comfortable with pets. Willing to cook and clean as needed, help with homework, crafts, play dress up, run around outside, read books, play games I'm about it all whatever interests your child/children have they will be cared for and entertained.
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Everyone needs a little help sometime, and when it comes to learning or brushing up on information I can be that help.
Whether it's reading comprehension or American history, fractions and decimals or biology, introductory Spanish or summer reading discussion and analysis, I can teach that.
I have 20+ years of educational...
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, easy going and nurturing.
I liked working with kids from a young age and became an early childhood educator to get to teach them every day.
I'm looking for a job that is consistent and fun!
I started working with kids when I was just 14 years old. I started baby sitting around the...
5.0
"Shannon is so thoughtful, loving, caring and outgoing. I always felt confident that my 1 year old son was in great hands with her. She regularly sent my photos and updated me on what activities they were doing that day. It was so reassuring when back to work. She...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student from New Hampshire going to school for education. I have babysat for a few families since their kids were born to now, 1-12 years old. I love watching children learn and play and facilitating that, part of the reason for my love of teaching. I am fun and outgoing , creative, reliable, honest, and caring. I...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Morgan as our summer nanny while she was in Colorado to take care of our almost 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son. She was an absolute pleasure to have as a part of our family - it went way too fast! She is creative, punctual, fun, and open to...
Alexis H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thanks for taking the time to view my profile!
I have many years of experience working with children of all ages! I have been a nanny for the past 15 years and honestly its one of the most rewarding jobs there is. I honestly don't think id be happy doing anything else. My mom was a pre School teacher so I guess its in the...
Jill can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jill has worked for us part-time for two summers now. She's primarily taken care of our son - who was just 5 months last summer - but, this summer, she also watched our 5-1/2 year old daughter with our son for a few of the days. She's was great at getting involved...
Erin F.
5.0
(6)
I am an experienced homeschool mother of 4 young boys. I am proficient in teaching elementary level common core curriculum and hope to make every interaction with children educational. My passion is to get kids outside and moving around. Arts and crafts are a go-to pass time and I am always ready to read stories aloud.
Mary can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Mary. She has experience with home schooling, which is helpful for those families that need a little extra help for their children. She's used to balancing a busy schedule while keeping a smile through it all. She's pleasant to talk with and...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm Courtney. I live in Richmond with my husband and sweet little boys (1 & 3 y/o).
I currently work in a daycare center and am looking to lessen my commute - (I drive 40+ minutes).
I'd also like to go back to the roots of what I truly love - caring for families in a home setting. I am hoping to find a family that...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney loved and cared for my kids as if they were her own! She has a ton of experience with different age groups so I found her to be an excellent resource especially when my kids were going through different phases!"
Allison R.
Hello! I'm Luisanny and I'm searching for families who are in need of part time childcare. I recently graduated from university with a degree in psychology. I have always loved working with children and want to continue in this field. I have experience as a substitute teacher and camp counselor as well as caring for my friends...
Luisanny can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Preston, CT
Faith T.
5.0
Faith is the only person besides family with whom we would leave our infant. She is reliable, responsible, in love with our little one, and a delight. Faith gives us peace of mind because we know our baby is in great hands.
- Care member
Guntas K.
5.0
Guntas was very good with my toddler and 10 yr old. She played games right alongside them and had a great attitude. She was on-time and very friendly! The kids adore her and can't wait to see her again.
- Donelle S.
Emily C.
5.0
Emily was great and took incredible care of our four-month old. Upon meeting her we noticed immediately that she is very warm and caring which is exactly the traits we were looking for. We highly recommend Emily!
- Care member
Michelle V.
5.0
Michelle is an absolute nanny & babysitting superstar!!! We have two kids, an 11 year old son and an 8 year old daughter. Michelle has been babysitting them since they were 7 and 4 years old and we like to call her our "kid whisperer." Although our kids are vastly different from one another, she...
- Julie E.
Shannon L.
5.0
Shannon is so thoughtful, loving, caring and outgoing. I always felt confident that my 1 year old son was in great hands with her. She regularly sent my photos and updated me on what activities they were doing that day. It was so reassuring when back to work. She was also very good with our dogs. I...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Preston, CT
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Preston, CT?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Preston, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 per hour as of February 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 Preston, CT?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Preston, CT. You can search for candidates by their distance from Preston 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 Preston that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Preston, CT?
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 Preston 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 Preston, CT?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Preston, CT, 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 Preston, CT 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.