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I really enjoy working with kids and have experience with 1. 5 years old to 8 years old. I like to play all kids of indoor and outdoor games as well as technology, singing/playing instruments and reading. I try to find out what the kids really like and then incorporate that into our activities. In fact, while in high school, I...
Eoin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Racquel G.
Upton, MA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Racquel I'm 18 years old, I worked as a swim instructor for ages 1 years old- 12 years old and now I currently work at a daycare as a Teachers assistant. I have 2 little sisters at home that I absolutely adore and I also have 2 dogs and a cat at home.
I'd describe my personality as respectful, supportive, and...
Karin D.
Sutton, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hello,
To tell you a bit about myself, I am warm, friendly, energetic, organized and thoughtful woman who enjoys being with children and are comfortable with pets and have my own transportation. Since I once was a working mother myself, I know, and understand, the challenges, and am happy to help with meal prep, light...
Karin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karin is an excellent caregiver. She is very dependable and kind."
Crystal M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for 17+ years. My background includes positions as a Special Needs Teacher, as a substitute teacher, as an Early Intervention Educator and as an assistant family daycare. I have raised 3 children all of which are out on there own and am now a single adult with a great deal of flexibility.
I do not and never...
Cheryl can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cheryl helped me as needed in my family daycare over the last 20 years. She is experienced, patient, enthusiastic, well spoken, reliable and professional. She likes to entertain the young children with her interactive songs and stories
.Because of her...
Danielle H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was so fortunate to have been a Nanny to 4 beautiful little boys since they were babies. Two sets of Twin Boys! They are now 9 and 11 years old and I enjoyed every moment of it! Teaching them to walk, talk, color and pretending. Teaching social interaction with others, making friends, riding bikes. Driving to soccer,...
Nannette can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nan was everything we were looking for. She was wonderful with our 10 month old. She was great at incorporating all the things that were important to us into the daily routine; nutrition, learning play, adventure and above all safety. Any family would be lucky to...
Whitney S.
Mariza F.
Ashland, MA
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
12 Years Experience In Early Child Education. Looking For A Nanny/Babysitter Part-time Job.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have 15yrs+ of experience in Early Child Education as a Lead Teacher working with infants/toddlers and Preschool I'm very responsible, friendly, positive, attentive, well organized, compassionate and motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well behaved. Experience with special-needs students. I love working...
Mariza can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Mariza is a very sweet lady ,she also is very patient ,accountable and trustworthy. She promotes a safe and fun environment to the kids in her care."
Simone S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Alyssa! I am a 1st grade teacher! I am currently looking for date night/weekend babysitting opportunities and/or summer opportunities! I have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a Masters degree in Moderate Disabilities. I work with all ages! I am very passionate about babysitting and helping children...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alyssa came to us as a recommendation from another friend. She has truly been a huge help to our family when we have asked. We hired her as an as-needed-sitter for date nights. She is always on time and my kids continue to ask for her! My kids are well taken care...
Care member
4.8
(19)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Heatha. I grew up in Hopedale MA and I am currently back living there. I am 38 years old and have worked with kids my whole adult life. I currently work full time as a nanny for a 6-month-old and 4-year-old. I frequently do date night jobs, and overnight care jobs as well! When it comes to child care my style is...
Heatha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Heatha has been caring for our children full time for the last two years (2-year-old and 7-month-old) and I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. Our children love her so much. I work from home most days and hear them laughing downstairs daily. She is great...
Josh Z.
4.0
(5)
My love for working with children began early on in life and has followed me through. I had my own in-home daycare for 15 years. I also have a teaching certificate from the state to teach infants through preschool. I love to read and sing and do crafts. I also enjoy taking long walks. swimming and bowling too. I'm CPR and First...
Sherri can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sherri took care of my daughter from 3 months to 2.5 years and she was wonderful - reliable, loving, creative. She obviously loves babies and children and is great at her job."
Rebecca Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years in the Grafton Public Schools. Given this I can help boost your children's social and academic development and love to read to the kids. I have taught organizational and study strategies as well and have...
Mary B.
Southborough, MA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have preschool through sixth grade teaching certification in Massachusetts. I taught fourth and fifth grade for 10 years. I also helped to teach my four children how to read. I love to see how children progress. I enjoy the wonderment they feel when it "clicks" and they learn how to put it all together. My boys love math and...
5.0
"We have known Mary for little more than an year now. She tutors our two kids (9 & 5 yrs old). She has established an excellent teacher-student relationship with both of them. Our kids love working with her and look forward to the tutoring sessions.
Mary has all...
Deepshikha S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have my Bachelors degree in Education from Fitchburg State University. I am working currently home, with my twins, working towards my Masters in Early Childhood Education program and Child Psychology. I was a second grade teacher, for three years. I was a kindergarten paraprofessional for two years, before gaining my own...
Serene can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
HI! I am a recent college graduate. I worked at an elementary school for 4 years in high school, and worked at summer camps, taught learn-to-skate programs, worked as a lifeguard, and as a nanny. Over school breaks I have been a substitute teacher at my local elementary school, and have had experience with special needs children...
Leah can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My experience caring for children began at a very young age, especially with infants. At 12, I was caring for my neighbor's children everyday after school. This began my true love for watching children learn and grow. I have cared for wonderful families over the years and no matter how busy the day was, being able to sit on the...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kathleen has been our amazing nanny for the past 1.5 years and we have loved every minute of it! She's handled our 4 kids with poise, patience, and love and has been a helpful and calm presence in our big busy household. She has spent most of her time with our 3...
Laura T.
Angeline B.
Blackstone, MA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I've been working with children since I was 16, and teaching since I was 18. I have the most experience with children 3-9, but I enjoy all ages! I love to sing, dance, make crafts, read, and generally be creative and silly. I love pets, and enjoy doing house work (especially organizing and laundry; I'll admit I'm a neat...
Angeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am taking time away from teaching full time to better support my 2 young sons. I greatly enjoy working with children and supporting them to be them best selves!
Academic Experience:
- Special education teacher for 8 years (therapeutic and public settings)
- Executive function tutor for 5 years
- Hold degrees in Elementary...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Gabriella S.
Westborough, MA
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Have A Lot Of Experience In Child Care. I Have Experience With All Ages. I Am A Certified Teacher.
I am very patient with infants and children. I have a lot of experience with infants and children. I enjoy playing, cleaning, feeding and making the infants and children have a great time. I am very reliable and you can count on me to do anything you need me to which includes cleaning, feeding, helping with homework, taking for...
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
I have 20 years of experience teaching high school special-education. I am licensed in both special ed (5-12) and English (8-12). I also have over five years of experience tutoring (including SAT tutoring).
Shannon O.
Shrewsbury, MA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am an elementary school teacher, and teach all subjects. I teach reading, writing, math, social studies, and science. I have 4 years of experience, and differentiate lessons based on the needs of the students.
Hi! As a college student studying language as well as an experienced childcare provider, I am in a unique position to provide patient, well-informed tutoring in reading, English language, and Spanish language to children of any age. This past year, while living in Argentina, I worked with a local preschool to provide fun...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Upton, MA
Karin D.
5.0
Karin was a wonderful asset to our family. She helped with our little boy, who absolutely adored her. She would help with the daily chores around the house, pretty much running our household, and even made delicious meals for us. Any family would be blessed to have Karin helping in any capacity....
- Mathy M.
Cheryl C.
5.0
Cheryl helped me as needed in my family daycare over the last 20 years. She is experienced, patient, enthusiastic, well spoken, reliable and professional. She likes to entertain the young children with her interactive songs and stories
.Because of her teaching background, she likes to...
- Danielle H.
Nannette T.
5.0
Nan was everything we were looking for. She was wonderful with our 10 month old. She was great at incorporating all the things that were important to us into the daily routine; nutrition, learning play, adventure and above all safety. Any family would be lucky to have her! We wish would could have...
- Whitney S.
Mariza F.
5.0
Mariza is a very sweet lady ,she also is very patient ,accountable and trustworthy. She promotes a safe and fun environment to the kids in her care.
- Simone S.
Alyssa W.
5.0
I've known Alyssa for 8 years and as soon as I was pregnant, I knew I wanted her to be our babysitter.
We were nervous about how our daughter would feel about having a babysitter for the first time (We never went out because of Covid and she had separation anxiety), but our daughter instantly...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Upton, MA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Upton, MA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Upton, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $17.50 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 Upton, MA?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Upton, MA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Upton 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 Upton that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Upton, MA?
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 Upton 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 Upton, MA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Upton, MA, 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 Upton, MA 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.