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60 reading tutors are listed in Watertown, MA
The average posted rate is $31/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Watertown, MA
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.
5.0
(3)
I am currently entering my second year at the University. I've had experience caring for young children ranging from newborn babies to middle school children. I'm experienced with feeding, changing diapers, giving baths, and reading to children. I am also licensed so I can also offer transportation services. I always make sure...
Marivic can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marivic is a hard working individual. I definitely recommend her for this job, she's great with kids and has a amazing personality. Her work ethic is amazing."
Tre W.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Rachel. I'm a licensed Reading Specialist with a Masters in Reading. I love to motivate students and create lessons that are fun, engaging, & meaningful! I have a passion for teaching reading online and have completed 1000+ online sessions with K-2nd grade students. I use an Orton Gillingham approach and align lessons...
5.0
"Rachel is enthusiastic, creative and always positive. She taught my son to read over video call and in person for 1.5 years. Rachel were using computer based, white board, paperback and other materials to keep my son engaged. I would highly recommend her to any...
Sophia V.
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
(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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & 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 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I grew up in Boston, MA and currently reside in the South End. I have a ton of experience in childcare not just as a babysitter and nanny but also as a camp counselor, softball coach to kids between the ages of 4 and 6, and an assistant teacher at an on-campus daycare. I have been a Red Cross certified babysitter for...
Virginia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Virginia is very attentive and caring with our 18 month old. We'd hire her again for occasional babysitting."
Genevieve L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 3rd (almost 4th) year medical student at BU and 2020 Duke grad. I'm looking for intermittent, flexible work to help pay for school expenses.
I love playing sports, cooking, & reading. Not a huge TV girl, I enjoy coming up with activities to occupy kids outside of tv . Previous families describe me as imaginative,...
Noelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Noelle has been an amazing caretaker for our 3 year old son during this summer. She is extremely bright, talented, and has a genuine love for children and animals.
She has demonstrated to us that she is fully capable of showing 100% attention and dedication...
Vanessa 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...
5.0
(2)
Hello Families.
My name is Zareth. I have been working as nanny for 8 years.
About my experience: I have worked with kids from 3 months old to 10-year-old. Most of the families I have worked for have 3 kids and dogs. Some of the kids, especially at a younger age needed more close physical attention, some of them were more...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We appreciated and enjoyed the opportunity to get to know Zareth. She has extensive experience as an Au Pair, live out nanny, child care in general and keeping the children safe and happy. I am certain the next family she works with will agree. We look forward to...
Monica N.
Alexandra K.
Cambridge, MA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have both informally and formally tutored my peers and younger kids for as long as I can remember! I'm passionate about developing people's writing and language skills. I currently attend American University Honors College on a scholarship and have experience editing and working with college essays. I can also provide proof of...
5.0
"Our son was struggling academically in high school. We hired Alexandra to tutor him in English and US history. She was very dependable and arrived early to each session. She always came prepared and with a plan/agenda for the day. Alexandra always kept us up to...
Melissa S.
Marie H.
Somerville, MA
$60-75/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a former teacher with 6 years of professional teaching experience. I have taught grades 3-12, mostly in special education settings.
I am available weekday evenings and weekends to tutor the following subjects:
-K-8 Reading, Writing, Math
-Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2
-Essay writing
-SAT/ACT/GED...
5.0
(1)
As the firstborn on my mom's side and the oldest of over 50 cousins, I was practically born as a babysitter! I also have a kid brother who is the light of my life; I was 11 when he was born and had a very hands-on role in raising him, giving me a sincere appreciation for the work you all do as parents.
Professionally, I was the...
5.0
"We cannot speak highly enough of Ouarida's exceptional babysitting services for our son. From the moment she stepped into our home, it was evident that she possessed a perfect balance of professionalism, kindness, and a genuine passion for working with...
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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, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Joan has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter (currently almost 9 months old) for approximately 6 months now, and we are lucky to have found her. She truly cares for our baby - plays with, sings, soothes, feeds, reads, and interacts with our daughter in a...
Jaehoon S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Week of August 22 only! I love children and enjoy helping them grow in character and knowledge. I am warm and caring. One of my strengths is teaching a child something new or helping them overcome a struggle. Developing a child's character is important and would prefer to partner with families that value love, discipline and...
Kari can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Kari was such a blessing to our family this past year! We hired her for our after-school caregiver for the 2020-2021 school year and kept her for additional support in June until camps started. She is loving, patient, creative and engaging. In addition to...
Justin G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm a college-educated professional tutor with over 30 years of tutoring experience. I tutor students at the middle-school, high-school, and college levels in the following subject areas: SAT, ACT, SSAT and ISEE prep, Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science), English/Reading/Writing (K-12), Math (up to and including...
5.0
"He has raised my 10th grader's honors biology test grades from F's to a B+ so far. He must have a great manner with the students or my difficult-to-teach child would refuse to work with him. He's also super easy to get a hold of, punctual, dependable and...
Sarah G.
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
(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, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel R. I have been caring for children since I was a teen, but have been teaching art professionally in Boston Public Schools for over 10 years. I am currently taking a break from teaching full time and will be starting a part time adjunct position in the fall. I have years of experience with children with...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel is SO good with kids. She took care of my twins for a year, and also taught them art lessons. She's very creative, responsible and trustworthy. She's been a K-8 teacher for a long time, and I imagine that has helped with her nuanced understanding of child...
Malachi B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've tutored generally in Math and Science however I am also very proficient in English. I am a master's student attending Boston University and studying Biochemistry. I know what it takes to get a good score and I am very good at teaching difficult subjects and breaking the concepts down. From personal experience, I was not...
5.0
"She's an awesome Chemistry tutor and helped me get an A on my test the next day!"
Star P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love children and I hope I can spend more time with them. I have eight years' experience working with children in an academic setting, teaching reading, writing, and English to children in Afghanistan. I was also a very involved older sister to my younger siblings! Being around children brings me so much joy. In addition to...
Sima can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our kids loved Sima! She did a great job with their bedtime routine , played with them, and was attentive to detail. Her extensive experience really shows."
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Watertown, MA
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.
Marivic P.
5.0
Marivic is amazing. Not only can she provide dependable childcare but she is also an experienced tutor. My children adore her and respect her eager desire to help them learn and grow in a comprehensive, nurturing environment. She is extremely reliable and has a great personality to match. I highly...
- Kelly B.
Rachel S.
5.0
Rachel is enthusiastic, creative and always positive. She taught my son to read over video call and in person for 1.5 years. Rachel were using computer based, white board, paperback and other materials to keep my son engaged. I would highly recommend her to any parent. We were lucky to have Rachel...
- Sophia V.
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.
Megan M.
5.0
We hired Megan to babysit our 2 year old couple of times. She was able to keep our toddler engaged in games and coloring for the time we were gone and was able to do his sleep routine to put him to bed on time.
- Megha G.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Watertown, MA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Watertown, MA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Watertown, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $31.82 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 Watertown, MA?
Care.com currently has 11 reading tutors in Watertown, MA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Watertown 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 Watertown that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Watertown, 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 Watertown 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 Watertown, MA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Watertown, 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 Watertown, 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 Watertown, MA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Reading Tutors in Watertown, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.