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60 reading tutors are listed in Waltham, MA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 8 years
Reading tutors in Waltham, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Elaina, and I am looking for summer tutoring opportunities for elementary students in the Brighton/Brookline area.
I have a BA in Psychology from Hendrix College and an ME in Elementary Education from Lesley University, and have been an elementary classroom teacher since February of 2023. I also have years of...
5.0
(1)
Last year, I was a Kindergarten teacher, focusing on foundational reading and math skills and social and emotional learning.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of child care experience as an assistant teacher, tutor, babysitter, preschool volunteer, and more. I am happy to babysit in the Wellesley/Natick/Needham area. I like to cook, read, travel, and play sports. I love pets. I speak French, Spanish and English. I'm energetic, organized, adaptable, and responsible....
Giselle can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"We had such a great experience with Giselle. She is reliable and punctual. She has been babysitting our 2 children (4 and 6 year old) for a couple of months now. She always managed dinner time, bath time and would put them to bed on time!"
Valerie D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a position in which I might support your family with childcare, tutoring and/or cooking. I have a Masters in Education with 30 years experience teaching 5-12-year-old children in schools and summer programs. My particular areas of skill are the language and visual arts. I spent many years as well caring...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My goal is to provide a positive and successful educational tutoring experience for K-5 students. I love teaching children and helping them to grow in knowledge and the ability to solve problems. My strengths are asking questions to facilitate learning or encouraging students to overcome a challenge. Children thrive on positive...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for reading this.
My name is Darya. And I... love kids!
I finished a year of teaching Math classes at UMass Boston. I worked in the kids entertainment center for 1, 5 year. After that I worked at Russian School of Mathematics as a teacher. I can easily help kids with their educational tasks.
I love drawing...
Darya can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Darya is pleasant and easy to work with. From day one she related well to our 2-year old daughter. Given her artistic talent and pedagogical skills, Darya has helped to enhance my child's drawing and coloring skills. Now drawing is now one of my daughter's favorite...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced educator, tutor, nanny and mother of three successful grown children. I ONLY PROVIDE CHILDCARE/TUTOR CHILDREN AGE 3+. I have a B. A. in English (Smith and Dartmouth Colleges), and MA in Education (Boston College and Harvard Graduate School of Education) and have completed all coursework to be a certified MA...
Nan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nan is a very dedicated, creative and passionate caregiver. Our children adore her. She always shows up with a plan for the day with books, projects and meets the kids where they are. She plays and engages them in sports, music, art, nature, reading, etc."
Karen M.
5.0
(1)
I am a 2022 graduate from Tufts University and an incoming teacher at the Loomis Chaffee School with a love for mathematics. When I tell people I love math, I normally get a confused look in response. For me, math is not solely numbers and theorems. Math is about looking at a challenging problem and breaking it down into...
5.0
"Andrew tutored my son (10th grade) during the '21-'22 academic school year. He is always extremely organized, patient, and prepared for his tutoring sessions. Andrew also makes the tutoring sessions fun which helps keep my son engaged in the lessons. My son grew...
Ed B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have an extensive background in tutoring. I peer tutored freshmen biology at the Winsor school in Boston for two years. I also tutored children ages K1-5th grade in reading and writing skills at the Mather School in Boston for four years. In addition to academic tutoring, I also served as head of a peer support group for lower...
5.0
"Faith is an amazing aspiring teacher who tutored my 7 year old daughter. She is punctual, communicative and kid friendly. She worked hard to always plan ahead and have things ready. Please message me if you have any questions."
Adora G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been teaching Special Education at the Elementary school level for two years and LOVE working with children. I am looking for some extra work over the summer while school is out.
5.0
"I hired Kelly to assist me with improving my child's reading skills over the summer. Kelly was personable and competent. My child looked forward to their sessions. She was very helpful in assisting my child. I would recommend her to others and rehire her if the...
Dorothy P.
Sara M.
Boston, MA
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello,
My name is Sara and I have 15 years of experience with newborns, toddlers and school aged children. I worked in a day care in Costa Rica, where I am from, for more than 8 years. I also have experience working with different families in the Boston area.
I am caring, honest, responsible and enjoy being with kids and...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Sara worked with our family for six months starting when my daughter was 12 months. She is so caring and patient. She has a lot of energy and would take our daughter to various activities and excursions, including playgrounds, museums and the library. She is very...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis.
For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting.
I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
Lesley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lesley was wonderful. She took initiative, was extremely communicative about all the details of working for me, was very punctual, and was able to manage behavioral challenges with multiple children. I would highly recommend Lesley and would absolutely hire again...
Lisa R.
5.0
(2)
I have been tutoring my peers since 7th grade in Math, English and the cello. I have extensive experience working with children as I am also a sailing instructor during the summer. I understand that every student learns in a different manner and I seek to meet those students demand to ensure they understand the material. Seeing...
Rachel K.
Brookline, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care Professional With A Degree In Social Work, And 4 Years Of Child Development Education!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Rachel! I am an elementary school librarian looking for a summer nanny positions and occasionally or one time babysitting opportunities. I have an experience with children birth- high school aged working as a teacher, social worker, and nanny. I have a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Library Science in...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is a wonderful care giver. Working with our 2year old, she was always attentive and encouraging. Rachel was always punctual and was helpful around the house. Our daughter was always excited to see Rachel open the door. They had fun together, but Rachel...
Brian P.
Hillary C.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$35-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Elementary Special Educator Available For Tutoring
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a 4th grade special education teacher in Framingham Public Schools. I have experience with grades 1-5 and have worked with students of diverse needs. My biggest strength is with differentiating instruction in literacy and mathematics. I graduated Providence College with my Masters in Special Education.
Sophie C.
Brookline, MA
$60-75/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a recent graduate of MIT where I studied mathematics. I have many years of experience as a math and science tutor. I was teaching assistant at MIT for three years, as well as a math mentor for middle school girls for the past year. In high school, I tutored for math, science, and English comprehension, as well as SSAT...
5.0
"I highly recommend Sophie! She is a wonderful tutor, extremely communicative and makes her student feel comfortable."
Nicholas C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Qinqiong, you can call me Juliet. I hold a bachelor's degree in China. I have 6 years of experience in caring for children, 2017 to 2022 in China and 2023 in the US. I looked after children aged from 5 months to 12 years, totaling over 50 kids, include independently managing children's daily lives, playing with them,...
Qinqiong can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Excellent job with my needy puppy. She was patient and understanding of her needs. Definitely will use again."
Jen B.
Kayla J.
Medford, MA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked at a program through the YMCA called, Summer Reading Learning Loss Prevention Program. I had the opportunity to work with third graders. My job title was an assistant teacher. My role as an assistant teacher was being responsible for assisting children with their reading and writing skills, and building communication...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kayla is very loving and responsible. "
Lynne J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Jade, I'm 34 & have been involved in childcare for 12 years now. Working with a family with similar childcare beliefs and techniques is ideal. In addition it's very important for me to work for a family who keep things organized (I'm always happy to help maintain a tidy space) and who encourage healthy...
Jade can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jade is a fantastic caregiver. I like that she has a formal background in childhood development, but is also naturally great with my one year old daughter. She has helped me out during the day and also for the evenings, and my daughter is always delighted to see...
Sharon H.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been working with children for 25 years. I am currently working at the Global Montessori School in Belmont. I am the Lead teacher for 9 toddlers with an assistant. I also do the after Care program for the parents that have to work late. I am very musical and I enjoy singing with the children. I also enjoy reading...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Susan this summer to help with driving our children to summer camp and after camp activities, and running occasional errands. She was very reliable, kind to our children, and flexible."
Robert Y.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Waltham, MA
Giselle L.
5.0
Giselle is very punctual, reliable and great with my girls (7 and 12). They had a great time together!I should hire her again for sure!
- Natalia B.
Darya M.
5.0
Darya is extremely creative and energetic. She always finds new ways to keep my son engaged, and he truly loves seeing her and playing with her. She's also very good with my dog, and with teaching the baby and the dog to treat eachother nicely.
Darya communicates well with me, and keeps me informed...
- Valya B.
Nan C.
5.0
Nan is a very dedicated, creative and passionate caregiver. Our children adore her. She always shows up with a plan for the day with books, projects and meets the kids where they are. She plays and engages them in sports, music, art, nature, reading, etc.
- Karen M.
Andrew W.
5.0
Andrew tutored my son (10th grade) during the '21-'22 academic school year. He is always extremely organized, patient, and prepared for his tutoring sessions. Andrew also makes the tutoring sessions fun which helps keep my son engaged in the lessons. My son grew academically this year with Andrew's...
- Ed B.
Faith D.
5.0
Faith is an amazing aspiring teacher who tutored my 7 year old daughter. She is punctual, communicative and kid friendly. She worked hard to always plan ahead and have things ready. Please message me if you have any questions.
- Adora G.
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How much do reading tutors charge near me in Waltham, MA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Waltham, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $26.12 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 Waltham, MA?
Care.com currently has 17 reading tutors in Waltham, MA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Waltham 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 Waltham that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Waltham, 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 Waltham 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 Waltham, MA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Waltham, 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 Waltham, 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.
Ratings for Waltham, MA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Reading Tutors in Waltham, MA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.