I helped work at my college writing center, I tutored elementary school kids all year during Covid and I have student taught in high schools. I have always been eager to help and have my bachelors in secondary education and Theology.
I currently work in the mental health field with my Master's in mental health counseling, and I am looking to babysit on the weekends. I have experience with newborns through teens. I am also a former high school English and Spanish teacher, so I can also provide experienced tutoring services.
I'm Megan! I am responsible and energetic babysitter/tutor/swim instructor. I have 8+ years of experience caring for and working with children.
-youth swim instructor for the YMCA + City of Jackson (private lessons available!)
-I love all things creative and hands-on (arts, crafts, cooking/baking, science experiments,,...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan was our nanny for the first year of the pandemic. We had a 6yr old girl and twin 4yr olds at the time. She was very punctual and an amazing communicator. She was not distracted by her phone and did not distract kids with screens - she was very active,...
I am fully vaccinated. I am a retired elementary teacher. I taught first, second, and third grades in Michigan and Nevada for 20 plus years. I have worked for about 8 families since 2018. I have a reliable vehicle. I enjoy reading to children and playing games with them. I can help children with homework. I can cook and take...
Candace can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Candace baby sat for our two children (ages 6 & 3) and was fantastic! We would definitely request her services again. The kids had a great time with her and so did the wife and I!!!"
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelsey has been absolutely awesome! I would highly recommend her!"
I've had the joy of working with children for over 10+ years, in school and professionally. I graduated with Highest Honors from Michigan State University in May 2023 with a Bachelor's in Education (Elementary Y5-6th, Language Arts) and plan to pursue a Master's in education. I'm also a mom to a wonderful autistic 7-year-old boy...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Abigail is a very gentle and loving person. She took great care of my baby and spent a lot of time playing with and reading to him. I appreciated the effort she took to take him on walks and on outings to the park and museums. She is reliable and responsive, as...
Hello, I'm an energetic grandmother and former teacher with over 30 years of experience with children. I've been a nanny for the past 5 years, caring for children from birth through 4 years of age. Prior to that, I taught elementary school for 17 years and had endorsements in early childhood education, math, and reading. I was a...
Deborah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Debbie has amazing experience, is fantastic with kids, and very intuitive when it comes to their play, learning, and safety. Any family would be very lucky to have her care for their children."
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...
Hi! I am a patient, caring, and dedicated person. I love to do crafts, and I'm always willing to play a game or color a picture. I've always thought reading and learning were fun, and I'd be happy to help with schoolwork or finding something interesting to learn about. I have professional experience caring for babies as young as...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Hi there, Natalie has been our trusted and adored nanny throughout the pandemic and through the summer of 2021. As our kids prepare to re-start school this fall, Natalie is looking for a new position. I have had nannies almost continuously for 13 years, and...
I'm a retired Special Education teacher and public school speech therapist. I'm a certified teacher in Michigan for 25 years and have a Masters in Learning Disabilities. I've worked with all ages and grades K-12 in various positions. I enjoy working with children and youth to help them reach their potential and provide...
5.0
"Great service with hospitality. Thnak you as always."
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Minoo has been amazing with our daughter! She loves children and has a very kind and caring personality. She has a lot of experience and always has great and novel educational ideas to engage with our daughter. We have worked with her since baby girl was almost 6...
I have a great sense of humor and I have the gift of relating to people of all ages. I have 6 years of schooling past high school. I am a very dependable, patient, empathetic person. I love people and I always find the good! I really love taking care of kids as I learn from them just as they do from me. I have 2 successful,...
Tanya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tanya has been AMAZING with my elderly father. She is always on time, reliable, very caring, trustworthy, and attentive. We appreciate Tanya and would recommend her highly!"
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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, 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. "
Greetings!
After a rewarding career as a teacher and guidance counselor, I retired early and now work part-time as Practicum Coordinator for the teaching program at Schoolcraft College. While I enjoy working at the college level, I dearly miss my K-12 students! I'd love the opportunity to support you and your children during...
5.0
"Ms. Andrea is a great English tutor and I would recommend her. She is so wonderful and refreshing!! She's patient and supportive, but really knows how to motivate my son. She's great at building confidence and keeping lessons fun and engaging through a variety of...
I have babysat for family members and I always enjoyed it and find it fun.
I'd describe my personality as energetic, playful, creative.
I like working with kids because I think kids are so interesting to begin with I wanted to be an elementary teacher growing up.
I'm looking for a job that I can have fun doing and that has...
5.0
"Cloe has in my experience working with her, has been able to housekeep, and pet sit when needed. She has been an excellent child care provider to kids, including preparing meals, naps and bedtime routines. "
I have two degrees and more than 20 years professional experience as an expert in English. I have written for both the television and newspaper industries as well as several magazines.
I also tutor kids and adults in grammar, essay writing, readings, and speaking English.
Let me know how I can help you!
5.0
"Margo is the most caring and dependable tutor in the world. She tutors both my children in reading and writing but she adds so much more to the educational experience. I've seen results and my children LOVE her. She's been with us for almost a year and I can not...
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,...
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...
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...
Need help getting your student to complete all the work the district expects? Time management an issue? Kids bored at home all day? Let me help! I am currently teaching reading, writing and math to several elementary age students (Young 5's through 9th). We try to have as much fun as possible with games and active learning. I am...
5.0
"I always get a little nervous when my daughter starts with a new educator but Dawn has put my mind at ease with her focus on creating a welcoming environment. My daughter comes home from tutoring in a positive mood, feeling capable and confident in skills. Tutors...
Olivia D.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Taylor, MI
Megan M.
5.0
Megan was our nanny for the first year of the pandemic. We had a 6yr old girl and twin 4yr olds at the time. She was very punctual and an amazing communicator. She was not distracted by her phone and did not distract kids with screens - she was very active, engaged, and present nanny. She planned...
- Katrina D.
Candace K.
5.0
Candace is the absolute best!!!!! Both my children love her! She saved me when I had to fire my full time nanny. She took on an extra day for me when I needed it!
More importantly Candace has become like family at our home. My daughter constantly asks for her & when she arrives my daughter...
- Zahra S.
Kelsey Y.
5.0
Kelsey has been absolutely awesome! I would highly recommend her!
- Marcos G.
Abigail B.
5.0
Abigail is a very gentle and loving person. She took great care of my baby and spent a lot of time playing with and reading to him. I appreciated the effort she took to take him on walks and on outings to the park and museums. She is reliable and responsive, as well.
- Audrey M.
Deborah D.
5.0
Debbie has looked after our kids for about 4 years, and we have loved having her as our nanny! I believe she is the 'gold standard' for a nanny: she is someone with talent, training, and experience that you can trust completely.
Debbie began working for us when our first child was about 8 months,...
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Taylor, MI
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Taylor, MI?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Taylor, MI on Care.com will cost an average of $16.00 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 Taylor, MI?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Taylor, MI. You can search for candidates by their distance from Taylor 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 Taylor that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Taylor, 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 Taylor 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 Taylor, MI?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Taylor, 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 Taylor, 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.