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60 reading tutors are listed in Towson, MD
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 4 years
Reading tutors in Towson, MD
Hi there! My name is Jamie and I am a Towson University graduate. I studied international relations and Spanish. I have been working with children (from all backgrounds and of different learning types) for as long as I can remember as a babysitter. While I offer babysitting services, I am eager to get into tutoring for Spanish...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nafisah and I am a very proud mom of three adorable kids. I absolutely love children and have extensive experience caring for them. I have cared for children for as long as I can remember. I have taught them in schools, loved them at home, helped with their homework, prepared their meals and I am able to work with...
Nafisah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nafisah interviewed with me and was kind enough to come for a trial day as well. I loved her! She was fun, energetic, and positive. I am very sad that my work schedule changed after our interview and our schedules didn't quite mesh, because she is great! I would...
Elizabeth H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Most of my experience in child care is as a preschool teacher, camp counselor, and before and after school care teacher. During the summer, I work with children ages 5-12 leading them in daily camp activities. These activities include art, science, literacy, camp games, swimming, and more. As a preschool teacher, I have...
Sahara can also help with: Travel, carpooling
5.0
"Sahara is a dream caregiver. She is naturally great with kids and because she comes from a teaching background, there is an element of education in even the most casual games with our daughter. I really can’t ask for a better caregiver because we trust her...
Care member
Johanna A.
Baltimore, MD
$14-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
Professional Writer In Search Of After School Or Weekend Tutoring Jobs
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, and thank you for viewing my profile! My name is Johanna, and I'm a '20 college graduate who babysat frequently in high school and college. I graduated summa cum laude with two degrees, and have held numerous professional writing jobs over the past five years.
My credentials as both a writer and a babysitter make me the...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Johanna watches my two kids (4 and 3 years old) about once a week. The kids love her! She brings books to read to them and plays with them on their level. She also picks up on their favorite things (my daughter loves toy food, and Johanna brought her a toy cupcake...
Martha C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! It's probably safe to assume you're looking for a sitter, right? Okay, good! I've been babysitting children of all age ranges since I was in high school. I'm also a PA certified Elementary/Early Childhood teacher (which means I've passed every background check imaginable and have a wealth of experience managing gaggles...
5.0
"We constantly feel like we hit the jackpot with Kyle! He is polite, funny, respectful and an overall awesome human being. He is far more than a caregiver for our children, he is part of our family. "
Becca B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dariann. I'm currently nannying full time, so I'm only available evenings and weekends. I have been babysitting since I was 11 so I have 15 years of experience, with 11 years of paid experience. I have experience as a substitute teacher at Little Friends, a head camp counselor for up to 10 children at a time...
Dariann can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dariann more than helped care for our little boy from 4 months to 14 months. Our family was beyond lucky to have had Dariann's presence. She is kind, loving, dependable, and amazing with little ones and their parents :-) We will miss her incredibly as our little...
Tarra M.
Rebecca P.
Baltimore, MD
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Provider Would Love To Keep Your Children Safe
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny, having cared for children of all ages. I began my career as a nanny in Tucson and have been so blessed to have worked for some amazing families! Before becoming a nanny, I worked as a Special Education Aide, helping special needs children. I assisted with speech therapy, physical therapy, reading, and...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Becca watched my two little ones (5 month old and two year old) and she was great with them! She is so easy going and calm they both just loved her. She even made a suggestion for sleep that helped get my 5 month old taking better naps. She was always very flexible...
Amy K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have nannied for the last two years after leaving my prior career as a teacher in the Baltimore City Public Schools. I enjoy sports, the outdoors, arts and crafts, theater, reading, cooking, playing, etc. so I am very versatile to fit children's needs and interests to make sure they have a good time with me. I have nannied for...
Dominique can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Dominique was fantastic with our 22-month-old. Would definitely hire again."
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Heather V.
Lutherville Timonium, MD
$22-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Fun, Creative, Patient & Kind Nanny & All Around Human Helper.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Heather and I've been a nanny, problem solver, artist, crisis counselor, photographer, art teacher and all-around helper, for 30+ years on & off. Experienced with all ages, but love infants and toddlers. I also have experience being a caregiver/companion for the differently abled and elderly. I'm looking for a new...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I was very anxious to go back to work after my son was born. Having Heather as my son's babysitter made it much easier to transition back to work. I knew he was in good hands, well cared for and loved "
Care member
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Passionate educator with a Master's degree in Elementary Education, certified to teach Grades 1-6. I started tutoring children while in High School and continued throughout college and grad school. I have 2 years of experience teaching in Baltimore City. Specialize in creative ways of getting students engaged and excited about...
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Jamie! Finding a good tutor is so challenging. We really hit the jackpot when we found Jamie. She has everything you look for in a good tutor--patient, reliable, enthusiastic, a good listener, and a deep understanding of the...
TJ G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved children and started my first "Babysitters Club" around the neighborhood at age 12! My dream to become a teacher slowly began to evolve from a very young age. I was fortunate enough to have a public school principal as a mother who brought me with her to work often. I loved helping around the building and...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Wendy was wonderful with our 18 month old daughter! Despite the intense heat, she managed her day to give our daughter some outdoor time when it was coolest and entertained her for hours indoors. Wendy was super flexible with meeting our kiddo's schedule and...
Laetitia L.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I'm an artist, writer and musician originally from Baltimore. I spent 6 years living and working in China, and am fluent in Mandarin and Spanish. I spent 2 years in Baltimore teaching a Mandarin immersion program for preschoolers at a Montessori school, and have a passion for foreign language and encouraging young...
4.9
(18)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
NOTE: specifically looking for nanny shares that can start in the fall 2024
My Qualifications Include:
* Provide CPR or First Aid in case of emergencies.
* Teach social graces and table manners.
* Supervise and accompany them to activities.
* Place children down for naps.
* Play indoor and outdoor games with children.
*...
Clova can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Clova worked with us from the time our daughter was 18 months up to 4 years. She put our minds at ease from the first day- we had been struggling to get our daughter to nap and Clova had her napping on day 1! Clova is professional, kind, caring and dependable and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was the leader of my High School's chapter of Eye to Eye - a mentoring program for elementary and middle school students with Learning Differences. In my training for this, I spent two weeks at Brown University learning how to foster inspiration and creativity from all students, not just those with LDs, and this I am more than...
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I grew up the oldest of four children and was the go-to nanny. In addition, I have several years of experience working in an elementary school. I have 5+ years of experience working with children and would describe it as my passion. I am willing to cook meals as well as do light housework but my first priority is always caring...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia is wonderful, she took very good care of my 6 month old son. They went for a walk, played games and she read to him. I look forward to using her childcare services in the future!"
Monique W.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I teach fourth grade, but have also had experience teaching 3rd grade, pre-k and first grade. I'm comfortable with all subjects, though my favorite to teach is math. That common core can be tricky for kids!
5.0
"Julie is an excellent teacher and a role model for kids. She is very professional, patient and focused. She manages to create an atmosphere of trust and focus on the subject at hand."
Vera S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as Eclectic, Responsible, Kind.
I like working with kids because it's nothing more refreshing than watching children grow into the future of the world.
I started working with kids when I became a peer tutor in elementary school. Then at age 14 I started professionally babysitting and tutoring.
In...
Kennedy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have 3 young boys, one with autism. We would 100% recommend Kennedy. She was great with all our kids. We will definitely look to her for any future daycare needs."
Timothy C.
5.0
(5)
Hello! I am an MSDE certified special educator with my B. S. in English/Education and currently working on my M. Ed. in Special Education as well. During the school year, I work in Baltimore City Public Schools. Prior to this, I worked as a homework-center aid in a private middle school while tutoring and babysitting in the...
5.0
"Mackenzie has been tutoring my son this summer to help him close the gap in his reading level. She made a point to get him engaged and also gave him some tips on how to stay organized as he goes into 10th grade."
Debbie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Meg, and I just moved to the Baltimore area to complete an internship in School Psychology. I have a Master's in Special Education as well as Applied Behavior Analysis, and a certificate in Bilingual Education. I've been a teacher for 10 years, working with kids of all ages, in both public and private schools, as well...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We contacted Meghan at the start of the Pandemic, finding it difficult to manage remote online learning for our kindergartner. And we are very glad we did ! Though remote on zoom, she was able to keep him interested and engaged. She simultaneously worked on his...
Swapan S.
Fatoumata S.
Nottingham, MD
$28/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I like to introduce myself. I am a person who loves working with kids and love my job. I am a teacher and a mother. I am bilingual (French, English) I have been working with kids for 9 years now.
I'd describe my personality as caring, nurturing, nice.
I like working with kids because you get to teach them the basic...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fatoumata has watched my three kids (ages 1, 3, and 5) a few times now and I can't praise her enough. She is always on time, she engages with the kids and is just a great all around person. Any family would be lucky to have her."
Danielle B.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Towson, MD
Nafisah S.
5.0
My three-year-old daughter and I adore Nafisah. She is warm and engaging, and her genuine spirit shines through. She was able to come in to interview on super-short notice and I knew immediately that I could trust her with my child. I love that she is also a CNA with a level head, so I don't have to...
- Kenrya N.
Sahara W.
5.0
Sahara is a dream caregiver. She is naturally great with kids and because she comes from a teaching background, there is an element of education in even the most casual games with our daughter. I really can’t ask for a better caregiver because we trust her completely. Our daughter is alway excited...
- Care member
Johanna A.
5.0
Johanna watches my two kids (4 and 3 years old) about once a week. The kids love her! She brings books to read to them and plays with them on their level. She also picks up on their favorite things (my daughter loves toy food, and Johanna brought her a toy cupcake that's now her favorite). She's...
- Martha C.
Kyle T.
5.0
We constantly feel like we hit the jackpot with Kyle! He is polite, funny, respectful and an overall awesome human being. He is far more than a caregiver for our children, he is part of our family.
- Becca B.
Dariann M.
5.0
Dariann more than helped care for our little boy from 4 months to 14 months. Our family was beyond lucky to have had Dariann's presence. She is kind, loving, dependable, and amazing with little ones and their parents :-) We will miss her incredibly as our little guy is now transitioning into...
- Tarra M.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Towson, MD
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Towson, MD?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Towson, MD on Care.com will cost an average of $17.95 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 Towson, MD?
Care.com currently has 21 reading tutors in Towson, MD. You can search for candidates by their distance from Towson 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 Towson that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Towson, MD?
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 Towson 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 Towson, MD?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Towson, MD, 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 Towson, MD 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.