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60 reading tutors are listed in Thornton, PA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 3 years
Reading tutors in Thornton, PA
Hello! I would love to help you and your student if they are struggling or just need a little extra help!
I am a recent graduate from West Chester University and I'm certified to teach up to fourth grade. I am available most nights and weekends for tutoring. I also have all updated clearances that are required to work with...
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am so happy you took a moment to read my profile! I am a certified teacher in grades PreK-4 that is looking to tutor a few nights a week or weekends. I have all of my up to date clearances for working with children that are available upon meeting with you.
I would love the opportunity to help you and your loved ones...
Kristine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristine is a very outgoing and caring individual. "
Margaret C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amanda and I am a Penn State graduate with a B. S., M. Ed in Special Education and Curriculum Development. I am currently a Reading Specialist, as well as a former teacher.
I have worked as a babysitter/ tutor for 6+ years with kiddos of all ages! I am looking to babysit and/or tutor after school in the West...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda is caring, punctual, kept the kids safe and entertained during a tough time where they were confined to the home. She was able to supplement caring for the kids with grade appropriate school lessons and activities. I highly recommend her!"
Nianda R.
5.0
(1)
Hi families!
My name is Kiyana, but most kids call me Kiy since it's alot easier. I am 23, I love engaging in everyday activities with children. I am CPR, First Aid , and AED certified. I do have my child abuse certificate as well. Working with kids has always been a dream of mine, and I'm beyond passionate about what I do. I...
5.0
"Kiyana was our nanny for a year. She did a lot of fun activities with the kids, prepped their meals, baked with them, took them to local parks and libraries, and helped get them on a consistent schedule."
Kristina L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a fourth year student at Northeastern University in Boston. I'm studying Neuroscience and Art, and I love working with kids. I have experience caring for children from 6 months to early teens, and I have tutoring experience through elementary and middle school levels in math, English, and history. I have experience...
5.0
"Maddy has been an amazing help to our family! Both kids absolutely love her and have had a blast with her. She is very communicative, punctual, and above all, very sweet to the kids. She got into our routine incredibly smoothly and just made everything so easy. Our...
Ryan G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Sharon. I am interested in a part-time nanny position in the North Wilmington area. I am happily working for a wonderful family Tues. & Wed. days and serve as a Music Director on Sundays. So I am most interested in Monday and/or Friday hours at this time. I understand this is very limited availability, but I'm...
Sharon can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sharon is an excellent caregiver for our baby boy. We trust her completely. It provides us with a sense of comfort to know that when we cannot be with our boy that Sharon is caring for him so well."
David H.
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
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mom of three amazing young adults with 30+ years experience as a teacher and child care professional. Creative, fun, nurturing care giver who enjoys playing, reading, and helping your little ones discover new things. Reliable and experienced. Light housekeeping and errand running as well.
I have a tremendous amount of...
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Linda is THE BEST. We feel so lucky to have connected with her and she's been incredibly helpful watching our son a couple times a week since he was 4 weeks old. She is easy to communicate with, flexible with logistics around her personal commitments, and she's...
Jana F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
Welcome to my profile! I am currently a Reading Specialist in Chester County, as well as a former special education teacher. I have taught early elementary grades-high school in learning support, autistic support, and life skills classroom settings. I received both my undergraduate/graduate degrees from Penn State...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have an abundance of child care experience, starting from an early age (I have 14 nieces and nephews!). I am currently a middle school Reading Specialist, and have been working as a teacher for 25 plus years. I enjoy working with children and their families so much that I have been consistently employed part-time as a...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is a gem. She has become a part of our extended family - and the kids love her. Her background as a reading specialist has been invaluable because she understands teenagers, respects them and relates to them very well. I have continued to have Lisa stay...
Darlene M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a former elementary school teacher with 15 years of teaching experience in grades 3-6, with three of these years in special education. I am also a Certified School Psychologist and have been in this role for 5 years. I have two children of my own and have a wide variety of teaching, tutoring and organizational strategies to...
5.0
"We were very happy with Kate as a tutor. I would definitely recommend her."
Gina W.
4.7
(3)
I am a positive, dynamic instinctive nurturer with five years of professional nanny service to one family. I cared for two boys and aided in the smooth running of a busy household with two busy working parents. Additionally, I was a substitute teacher for K-12 grades and a long term volunteer with inner city youth. I'm a...
Lynda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lynda is very reliable, understanding, compassionate, warm, caring, inspiring you lady, who I would trust with my life. I don't say things like that lightly either!"
Renee R.
5.0
(1)
My passion is helping and being apart of Childrens lives. I love all ages and have many years experience. I have taught preschool age. Holden on Sunday school at the church I've attended for 8 years, I have been a sitter for many of my friends children my nieces and nephews and neighborhood kids from the time I was 13. I also...
Karianne can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review my profile and qualifications! I graduated with honors from West Chester University where I earned a degree in Elementary Education and Theater. I hold three Pennsylvania Teacher Certifications in Grades PreK-6 and 7-8 Social Studies. I have more than six combined years of...
5.0
"Mary Kate worked with our daughter for 6 months and helped her make significant progress. She was always on time and very flexible. She connected well with our daughter and built a great rapport with her. I would hire her again."
Keynard E.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I can't express enough gratitude for Gowri's exceptional care for our son. From the moment she arrived, her punctuality and dedication were evident as she even arrived early to discuss our needs. What truly sets Gowri apart is her considerate nature; she...
Xiao Z.
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.
4.5
(2)
Learning should be enjoyable. My aim is to create an environment that promotes maximum fun as well as engage children in knowledge.
I hold a liberal arts degree, have years of peer tutoring as well as sub-teaching experience in many subject matters, grades K-12.
5.0
(2)
For more than 12 years, I home educated my four children. In addition to providing home education, I have assisted in choosing and teaching curriculum for various local cooperative education communities. For the past 20 years I have participated in several educational opportunities I was employed at Faith Christian Academy,...
5.0
"If you are looking for a warm, loving, competent, creative and energetic tutor for your child, you can't do better than Sheri Stehr. I have known Sheri for more than 20 years, as a friend and fellow teacher. I am currently her ESL Mentor for a global ESL tutoring...
Karen J.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired teacher. I taught for 34 years, grades K-6th grade. As a youngster I did a lot of babysitting which set me up for my interest in becoming a teacher. Very organized, dependable and good at multi-tasking. Have been settled in this area for 22 years. Active with interacting with the children. Have tutored kids also,...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Amanda B.
Wilmington, DE
$18-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Amanda, a reliable and passionate caregiver and tutor offering a variety of services, including babysitting, tutoring, pet care, and light cleaning.
Experience
Paraeducator, Brandywine School District
Teacher Assistant, Developmental School
School-Age Site Administrator &Tumbling Assistant Coordinator, Brandywine...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Thornton, PA
Kristine B.
5.0
Kristine is a very outgoing and caring individual.
- Margaret C.
Amanda W.
5.0
Amanda is caring, punctual, kept the kids safe and entertained during a tough time where they were confined to the home. She was able to supplement caring for the kids with grade appropriate school lessons and activities. I highly recommend her!
- Nianda R.
Kiyana S.
5.0
Kiyana was our nanny for a year. She did a lot of fun activities with the kids, prepped their meals, baked with them, took them to local parks and libraries, and helped get them on a consistent schedule.
- Kristina L.
Madalon H.
5.0
Maddy has been an amazing help to our family! Both kids absolutely love her and have had a blast with her. She is very communicative, punctual, and above all, very sweet to the kids. She got into our routine incredibly smoothly and just made everything so easy. Our only regret is that she was only...
- Ryan G.
Sharon B.
5.0
Sharon is an excellent caregiver for our baby boy. We trust her completely. It provides us with a sense of comfort to know that when we cannot be with our boy that Sharon is caring for him so well.
- David H.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Thornton, PA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Thornton, PA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Thornton, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $26.50 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 Thornton, PA?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Thornton, PA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Thornton 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 Thornton that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Thornton, 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 Thornton 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 Thornton, PA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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.