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60 reading tutors are listed in Ridley Park, PA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 10 years
Reading tutors in Ridley Park, PA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been involved in the early childhood development field for over 30 years,
I majored in child development in college. I have worked with infants through grade school, I also was an assistant director at a preschool in Los Angeles for nine years I have taught infants through Elementary school, also experience teaching...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always made her feel special and loved. She would take extra...
Deborah G.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I have been tutoring for 8+ years in various subject areas. I am certified in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education. I have my Master's Degree, as well as my ESL certification and Reading Specialist certification. I am currently in the process of receiving my Level II certification for PA. I can provide...
5.0
"Sarah is an amazing person and teacher. We hired her to do a pre-K learning pod for the school year and have been blown away at her dedication, organization, and teaching abilities. The children in our pod have thrived and blossomed under her instruction and care,...
Rachel E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a very dependable and passionate caregiver. I have been caring for children for the last 7-8 years. I pride myself on my ability to adapt and my abilities to interact with anyone. I'm very open to and willing to help with housekeeping, shopping, laundry etc. When spending time with children, I love to engage with and teach...
Mikaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mikaela was amazing! She was taking care of our daughter from when she was 2 months old to 18 months. She loves what she does and it shows! I never had to worry about my daughter's well-being while he was being cared for by her! She is very dependable and punctual....
Ola And Todd L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, my name is Koda and I'm an educator, an artist, and a childcare worker with 6. 5 years of paid experience working with ages 1< to 12. I'm looking to help a family in need while I'm on the east coast for the summer.
I'm very flexible in the hours that I am available, and I am also able to assist in many different types of...
Khyia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My 6 year old loves talking to Koda, and couldn't stop talking about how much fun he had. Koda is patient and answers all my son's endless questions while simultaneously watching 2 toddlers (plus my son). I would HIGHLY recommend Koda - you won't regret it!"
Samanata L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a Reading Specialist at Ogden Elementary School with over 10 years experience as a teacher and tutor. I specialize in elementary education (pre-k-5th) and special education. I have a Masters in Education and Reading and a second Masters in Educational Leadership & Law. I am trained in Wilson's Fundations & Orton...
5.0
"Amy is an amazing teacher, tutor and child care provider. Any parent would be extremely lucky to have her as their child's caregiver."
Brenda L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Alexis. I'm 27 and I have moved around a lot in my short life--even to Buenos Aires! Moving has led me to have various jobs and trades. With my Bachelor's degree, I taught English in Philadelphia for years to refugees, immigrants and students. Through care. com, I began caring for a young man with autism 2020-end of...
5.0
"Alexis is a responsible, dedicated, and caring person. She is very quick to respond, showed outstanding communication, and is flexible and understanding."
Irene W.
Nikki H.
Brookhaven, PA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and my master's degree in special education. I have been working with children for 10 years now through school-based tutoring programs and babysitting. I have worked in an elementary school for five years as a one-on-one aide and teacher helper. I have also been a...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Former Art teacher at LifeTime Athletics ages 3-11
Fluent in English, Spanish, and French and have reliable transportation.
I love to cook, read, crochet, draw/paint, sing & dance, and happy to share in all of those activities with your little ones.
Available for early evenings and weekends for babysitting, group sitting, Bday...
Gowri can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Sweet and patient and on time - truly loves and cares for children!"
Jeanne G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Babysitter available. Hi! I am Gigi, a college graduate looking to help families in the summer. I have experience as a teacher's assistant in preschool, where I learned about all sorts of cognitive and developmental skills, and I helped the preschoolers with their daily assignments, such as reading and drawing. I am comfortable...
Gaganpreet can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gaganpreet was punctual, and accommodating to work with during the interview process. I especially appreciate her taking the time and cost to come and meet us in person while we live quite far away. While we ultimately did not use "G" for our sitter due to location...
Care member
4.8
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kimberly and I'm 62 years old. I am a very covid cautious nanny and former teacher from Broomall Pennsylvania. I have received the original covid vaccine /fall sept 18, 2022 : plus 3 rd covid booster and flu vaccine . other vaccines include MMR and TDAP.. My specialty is new born babies and older babies and...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kim took care of our son from 8 weeks until 15 months when he transitioned to daycare. She also helped with our 3 year old daughter and is a regular sitter for us now that full-time care has ended. We can't say enough great things about Kim. More then a nanny, she...
Courtney K.
Hello! A little bit about me: I moved to the Philadelphia area six years ago from Seattle, and spent the three years working in a trauma-informed, strengths-based GED and job training program for 14-21-year-olds. After that, I worked as a nanny for about 4 months before transitioning to a full time role as a community organizer....
Lily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Sarah and I reside in Philadelphia. I am a mom, teacher, and tutor. I am also the Founder and Owner of Empowering the Youth LLC. I have my degree in Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education. I have my Masters Degree in Reading, and I am a certified ESL Specialist and Reading Specialist. I have been...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Ja'nae L.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am currently working full time as dance/movement therapist and counselor with children. I have a lot of experience working with children from being a dance instructor, tutor, teachers aide, and babysitter. I have experience babysitting all age groups from newborns up to teenagers and love working with all ages.
I am very...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I love children and find it rewarding to watch them grow in knowledge and life experience. I have nursing experience throughout the stages of childhood development, as well as experience with tutoring in reading and math.
Helen can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, my name is Jaida! I am 24 years old and have just returned home from teaching primary school English in Spain. I love to read and write, and throughly enjoy working with children to help them grow their understanding of any subject. I graduated from Penn State in 2022 with a degree in English Literature and a degree in...
Jaida can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is MeeMee. I am 43 live in Sharon Hill. I love being a nanny and being around children is a blessing. I promote healthy cooking and eating. I have great organizational and communication skills. I have about 10 years of childcare experience. I've worked with toddlers, Infants and school aged children. I had the great...
Gingmee can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I just hired MeeMee to take care of my 5-year-old twins twice per week. She has been great so far and I would highly recommend her to other families!"
Carly S.
Hi! My name is Lilia and I am a graduate of Swarthmore College where I studied psychology and linguistics with a specialization in child language acquisition. I am currently working at a mental health facility as an evening counselor! I have a good bit of experience working with kids in different areas! I served as a teacher's...
Lilia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sydney M.
Philadelphia, PA
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was in college and took an intro to teaching course. Since then, I have worked in volunteer and paid positions and have even taught abroad in the Peace Corps.
In my spare time, I like to paint, bake, and read.
My skills include crafts and art, tutoring, and baking.
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Retired Grandma in East Passyunk here to help families when they need child, senior, plant and pet care.
Experienced with and enjoy children of all ages. Energetic and fun and well-liked by children! Love to play games, read, take walks. I give children lots of attention and consider all moments teaching moments as I try to...
Virginia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have been working with young children for the past 20 years. I have worked with infants-12-year-olds. I really enjoy working with babies and toddlers. I have worked as a private nanny, in daycares, and as a substitute teacher. I also have my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. In my past nanny positions,...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Ridley Park, PA
Karen V.
5.0
Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always made her feel special and loved. She would take extra time when she couldn't sleep to pet...
- Deborah G.
Sarah D.
5.0
Sarah is an amazing person and teacher. We hired her to do a pre-K learning pod for the school year and have been blown away at her dedication, organization, and teaching abilities. The children in our pod have thrived and blossomed under her instruction and care, which is no easy task during a year...
- Rachel E.
Mikaela B.
5.0
Mikaela was amazing! She was taking care of our daughter from when she was 2 months old to 18 months. She loves what she does and it shows! I never had to worry about my daughter's well-being while he was being cared for by her! She is very dependable and punctual. We were able to have her be apart...
- Ola And Todd L.
Khyia B.
5.0
Koda is awesome. Koda is super engaged and really connects and plays with my son C. We will definitely continue to use Koda as our sitter!
- Halley M.
Amy H.
5.0
We are very happy that we hired Amy to help our second grade son with his reading and writing. She is professional, knowledgeable and patient. My son enjoys his time with her and we have seen an improvement in his confidence and his reading skills after only four sessions. We would definitely...
- Cassy M.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ridley Park, PA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Ridley Park, PA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Ridley Park, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $22.50 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 Ridley Park, PA?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Ridley Park, PA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ridley Park 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 Ridley Park that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Ridley Park, PA?
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 Ridley Park 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 Ridley Park, PA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Ridley Park, PA, 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 Ridley Park, PA 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.