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Find reading tutors in Southfield, MI that you’ll love
60 reading tutors are listed in Southfield, MI
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 8 years
Reading tutors in Southfield, MI
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a teacher with 30 years experience in elementary and special education. I enjoy seeing kids learn and improve their skills! Over the span of my career, I have provided services for just about all types of disabled (and non-disabled) children/young adults in all educational fields carefully reviewing what is needed,...
5.0
"Jay's knowledge, guidance and holistic approach have been priceless. His ability to communicate effectively with us/parents, siblings, school staff and my child's counselor is amazing. I'm a professional parent whose children are my top priority. Thanks, Jay,...
Kathy H.
I have 19 years of teaching experience with all levels and disabilities, general and special education. I believe every student can learn and have reached students others had determined "unreachable".
Kisha E.
Southfield, MI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have more than 20 years as a child care provider, nanny, and housekeeper. I love working with children and have helped raise more than 500 kids and have taught more than 50,000. I have experience working in schools both public and private. I have passion to help change lives and give hope to our youth.
Kisha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Joanne C.
Southfield, MI
$11/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as warm, friendly and helpful.
I like working with kids because they are sweet, caring, and forever learning.
I'm looking for a job that that's rewarding and fulfilling. I have worked for Care. com in the last four years. I dropped kids off, picked up kids and helped them with homework.
I started...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kerri. I'm a Special Education Teacher, mother of three grown children, and fostered five kids. I love working with children. I'm an experienced caregiver, in which I care for children during evenings, some weekends, and summer & winter breaks. Skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities.. In my...
Kerri can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 30 years old and I live in Farmington Hills. I have taught 2nd grade for six years, and preschool for 5 years. I have my summers off and I'm looking for a wonderful family that I can help out! I love to read, play games, and I have a lot of experience in taking care of children. I hope to speak to you soon!
Crystal can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We enjoyed having Crystal as our caregiver, pet sitter, and personal assistant. She did it all for our family, and we appreciate her help over the summer. If we can't have her, we hope another family can be so lucky. "
Jennifer C.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an experienced caregiver; I have been caring for children professionally for 10 years. I have experience with toddlers, children of all ages, preteens, and teens. I have experience as a nanny, tutor, personal assistant, and I have even worked at a catering company! I currently hold a degree as an elementary school...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is reliable, punctual and safe.
She brought creative ideas and games for our kids and get them engaged and remain active during the week.
Sarah was also sweet with our pup and helped with walks, potty breaks and feeding."
Jennifer D.
Kelsey M.
Royal Oak, MI
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I love spending time and working with children, it has always been my passion. I am a certified teacher, with over 15 years of experience both babysitting and nannying.
Currently, I am a certified teacher, and graduated from Michigan State in 2012. I just finished my 4th year teaching Kindergarten. I love my job, and...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Kelsey to help at our son's birthday party. She was extremely responsive and very flexible. She offered ideas around arts and crafts for a wide age range. A family member decided to help out with all of the children. Otherwise, we would have hired...
Patricia S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved kids since I was young. I had no other siblings, so I was always offering myself up for babysitting my parents friends children and loved every minute of it. I started babysitting when I was 12-13 years old and have been a non-stop babysitter ever since. I was a camp counselor at 14. I started babysitting...
Nikki can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"My kids liked Nikki from the day they met her. Fun and active sitter. "
Amy B.
Carla W.
Franklin, MI
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
English, Spanish, And/or Speech Certified Instructor/tutor
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Currently full-time, certified educator in local public school district. Certified in secondary English, Spanish, & speech (as in public speaking). Have taught home-schooled students as well as tutored others. I've worked w/middle, high school, and college students. Letters of recommendation available upon request. During COVID,...
5.0
"My daughter was failing 9th grade English and I looked on Care.com and found Ms. Carla. When my daughter and I had our first meeting with Ms. Carla, I felt very comfortable and sure she was the right person to help my daughter improve her grades, and to help her...
Lashonda L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a teacher for the past 18 years. Currently kindergarten, but mostly first grade. Feel free to contact me about tutoring hours. It changes with different sports seasons ( my kids are in sports). I will also be available during the summer months if anyone is interested.
5.0
"Stacy worked as a tutor for me and I loved her, haven't been able to find a better one. She was dependable and patient with my boys, she clearly communicated with me their needs and got them off to a great start!! I saved her number so I can call her when I'm in...
Angela S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love art, math, and English. I am fluent in French, though I cannot write in French. I have babysat for 5 years and have tutored them in math. I did volunteer tutoring in high school to any subject needed. I am currently volunteering twice a week at an elementary school where I work as an assistant teacher which consists...
Kelsey Y.
Royal Oak, MI
$11-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey everyone! My name is Kelsey and I have 10+ years of experience working on child care! I have previously worked for 5+ Care. com families and I also worked at a daycare for about 5 months. I am also CPR certified! I love working with children of all ages and like to help them with all of their homework questions (I have 2...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey possesses a level of professionalism that is truly commendable. She approaches her responsibilities with the utmost care and dedication, ensuring that each child under her supervision feels safe and valued. Her dependability is one of her standout traits;...
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents, Thanks for checking out my profile! I'm a mother of four, and I've been working in childcare/teaching for more than three decades. I take my job very serious, and my life mission is to create a safe, fun environment for children to learn and grow (as if they are all my own). I have cared for infants, toddlers,...
Minoo can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Minoo took care of our son from 3.5 months to almost 10 months. She suggested activities, bought toys and handmade some for our son, and all were loved by him. Our son did not fall asleep easily and we had to put him down ourselves most of the time, but Minoo is...
Care member
Heaven A.
Detroit, MI
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have a great deal of experience babysitting and tutoring. I have worked with children with special needs such as autism, and have tutored in ESL, basic reading, writing, math, and science. Some of the activities I love to do with kids are telling stories, arts and crafts, and dance parties! I have also been extremely...
Heaven can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heavenlee cared for my two boys for a few years, and we could not have been happier. She was always on time, high energy, and happy to work with our family. She made sure the boys were entertained, active, and most importantly, safe. I highly recommend Heavenlee to...
Monique S.
Hannah L.
Farmington, MI
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Hannah. I am a certified kindergarten teacher. Usually in the summers I work at a summer program, but now I am looking for something 3 - 4 days a week.
Previous jobs include: Babysitting / Nannying, Summer camp Teacher. I have experience working with a wide range in ages and therefore feel very comfortable with any...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Although we hired someone else with more availability, we appreciated Hannah's ambition to work with families while attending school, and her prompt communication."
Jillian P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of children since I was 11 years old. My babysitting days started at 11 because I just loved kids. I babysat for 4 years until I was 16 and able to obtain a retail job. While attending college, I took care of an EMU doctor's two children, a boy and a girl, for 4 years as a part-time job. Fast forward today, I...
Margo can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Margo is a wonderful babysitter/nanny. She is dependable, punctual, trustworthy and a pleasure to be around! She is the best with our little girl and goes above and beyond taking care of her. She is full of great ideas for activities, and always incorporates...
Sara H.
Timothy D.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Dedicated K-12 Tutor, TA, And Former Student-Teacher
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Timothy. I am a 31-year-old tutor, school aide, and writing specialist from Bloomfield. I try to bring my upbeat personality and passion for learning into everything I do. I am a recent graduate of a rigorous elementary education degree program at OU (3. 9 GPA). I also worked a paid position at the...
5.0
"I hired Timothy for tutoring in English for 8 months. He was punctual and professional. Would recommend. He is good teacher for me!!!!"
Hiroki T.
Maia C.
Franklin, MI
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I graduated from the University of Michigan School of Education with a degree in teaching math and Spanish to 6-12 graders. Since graduating, I have worked as a part-time math tutor while pursuing other forms of full-time employment.
Since the pandemic began I've begun adding more clients as I complete online classes. While my...
5.0
"Maia tutored my daughter in Math, high school Pre Calculus. She was very relatable, encouraging and competent. My daughter ended the school year with an A in this subject. I have no hesitation in hiring Maia again should it be necessary. I recommend her services."
Michele M.
Ruth P.
Farmington, MI
$50-65/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Teacher Looking To Support Your Family (20-25 Hours A Week)
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With a proven track record and over 25 years of experience as a certified teacher, grades 6-12, I am available and prepared to help your family beginning this fall. I earned my B. S in Education from Eastern Michigan University, and my M. Ed from Wayne State University. I am certified in English, Language, and Literature as well...
5.0
"Ruth is an exceptional educator who assisted my oldest daughter with her college application essay. Ruth was patient, thorough and cognizant of my daughter's strict timeline. Ruth is honest and knows how to communicate with her clients, while at the same time...
Sherry R.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Southfield, MI
Jay G.
5.0
Jay's knowledge, guidance and holistic approach have been priceless. His ability to communicate effectively with us/parents, siblings, school staff and my child's counselor is amazing. I'm a professional parent whose children are my top priority. Thanks, Jay, for helping us navigate through a...
- Kathy H.
Crystal B.
5.0
We enjoyed having Crystal as our caregiver, pet sitter, and personal assistant. She did it all for our family, and we appreciate her help over the summer. If we can't have her, we hope another family can be so lucky.
- Jennifer C.
Sarah W.
5.0
Excellent communication throughout booking and her evening with the kids. Punctual, the kids really liked her and she even tidied up the whole first floor during her stay. We had a great experience with Sarah.
- Care member
Kelsey M.
5.0
We interviewed Kelsey to help at our son's birthday party. She was extremely responsive and very flexible. She offered ideas around arts and crafts for a wide age range. A family member decided to help out with all of the children. Otherwise, we would have hired Kelsey. We look forward to working...
- Patricia S.
Nikki C.
5.0
Nikki is friendly and engaging. She has a high energy level and will get as active as young boys can be. It was not unusual to see her giving piggy back rides through the house. She is very positive and great with kids!
- Danielle P.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Southfield, MI
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Southfield, MI?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Southfield, MI on Care.com will cost an average of $20.20 per hour as of April 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 Southfield, MI?
Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in Southfield, MI. You can search for candidates by their distance from Southfield 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 Southfield that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Southfield, MI?
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 Southfield 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 Southfield, MI?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Southfield, MI, 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 Southfield, MI 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.