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60 reading tutors are listed in Waltham, MA
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 7 years
Reading tutors in Waltham, MA
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
(2)
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 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...
Valya B.
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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 17 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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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...
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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We picked Susan to babysit for our kids on one of our rare date nights. The kids 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 had a great time. Susan brought her music talents and singing skills and kept them engaged. Many Thanks Susan!"
David G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm, patient, loving well educated caregiver and know how to manage a busy household. I have years of experience caring for infants through teenagers and pets. I enjoy playing games, reading, creating art and checking homework. Very flexible and happy to help with whatever you need including light cooking and cleaning,...
Joan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Joan is such a wonderful caregiver for kids and dogs! She is dependable and sends updates which I really appreciate! We only leave our kids and pets in the care of Joan because she's the best! Always on time and always super positive and friendly. Thanks, Joan! We...
Shevaughn M.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Lucy, and I just moved to Bed-Stuy in May after graduating from Barnard College with a degree in English and creative writing. I have 10 years of babysitting experience from toddlers to pre-teens and have also spent several summers as a performing and visual arts camp counselor for ages 7-15. I'm a creative and...
Lucy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lucy was great to work with and our son really enjoyed his time with her. She worked with us for a few weeks helping with camp pick up and bringing him home 2 miles away. She was excellent at communicating with us, checking in and giving us updates, talking through...
Sarah H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an empty-nester with two grown daughters and was a stay at home mom and loved it. I am looking forward to becoming a grandmother in the future but enjoy being around children as I miss it. I have been an occasional babysitter for various families after school and evenings. Last year, I took care of a 10-month-old boy twice a...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Linda has been an amazing first babysitter for our son! She is loving, proactive, and brings fun ideas for our baby and family every time she is here. Last time she even brought books she had rented from the library specifically for our son. She is extremely easy...
Katie A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan and I am a research tech who loves spending time and caring for kids. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 13 and have loved being able to continue outside my 9-5. Since graduating from Boston College in May 2022, I work in biomedical research at the Whitehead Institute in Cambridge. I am CPR/ First...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Megan to watch our children so we could have a night out. She was very sweet and patient with my children. She was understanding of my daughter's special needs, and she was able to get both kids to bed on time- which isn't an easy task! I highly recommend...
Jessica K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with 11 ESL students at a summer school in order to strengthen their English skills. I have done over 150 hours of volunteering to tutor children in library programs and at schools. I am fluent in Spanish and will be going into Honors Spanish 4 in the high school level next year. Recently, I won a gold award for...
4.4
(12)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a full or part-time position in which I might support your family with both childcare/teaching and cooking, or just one or the other. I have a Masters in Education with 30 years experience teaching 4-10-year-old children in schools and summer programs; I spent many years as well caring for toddlers in...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Susie provided childcare for our 5 and 7 yo daughters this summer, 2 days a week. Her love of and respect for children is readily apparent, and our girls quickly were very fond of her. She was able to provide many fun ideas and diversions to pass the time with...
Ann H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an enthusiastic and dedicated tutor who loves working with kids. I am an elementary school special education teacher in Concord. While I currently work with fourth grade students I also have extensive experience tutoring students from kindergarten through sixth grade. I am about to finish my 21st year at my school.
5.0
"Beth has worked with one of my son's for the last several years. He has dyslexia and actually Beth was the first person to figure out what his reading problem was. She has been incredibly helpful, whether it be with his IEP, assessments, and reading in general. I...
Heather B.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Waltham, MA
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.
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.
Kelly M.
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 need presents itself again.
- Dorothy P.
Sara M.
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 communicative and flexible and...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Waltham, MA
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 $27.70 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 Waltham, MA?
Care.com currently has 20 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.