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Sandra G.
West Newton, MA
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Sandy, I am 22 years old, and I've been working with kids for almost 10 years. I'm finishing up my Psychology degree at Brandeis University, and I plan on becoming an elementary school teacher after I graduate. I love cooking, reading, arts + crafts, and having fun!
Sandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi families!
I am a very experienced elementary school teacher seeking part time childcare work over the summer. I live in West Newton with my cat named Margaret. In addition to being very dependable, I am very friendly and outdoorsy. I am an active sitter(no tv watching) who loves cooking, playing, swimming and reading with...
Judy can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
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
(1)
Hello! My name is Sabrina! I live in Boston, MA. I have a Bachelors degree in Journalism & Business. I graduated from college with Honors and was Salutatorian of my high school class. I tutor children on mainly core subjects. I know ASL as well and have performed with the San Diego Symphony and have taught children's ASL classes...
Sabrina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Sabrina is friendly, caring, and professional. She is a wonderful teacher and my kids loved having her work with them. She is great at planning educational games and activities. I would highly recommend her for any position that she pursues. Thank you!"
Martha S.
Sarah R.
Boston, MA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have my masters degree in Elementary Education from BU and I have experience teaching students in K-5 and babysitting children ages 1-12. I have been working as a 1st grade teacher at a private school for the past 2 years but decided to take the rest of the school year off to pursue additional literacy training and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah has been babysitting our 2 children, ages 6 and 9, this summer and I can't say enough wonderful things about her. Sarah is very active with the kids, taking them for walks, to the park, baking with them, doing art projects, and playing games. She is...
Jennifer G.
5.0
(1)
I specialize in infants and toddlers. I have cared for children, who's ages range from 2 months old to 11 years old, most often my 6-year-old nephew. I have taken care of children in all developmental ages for many hours including meal times (bottle feeding, spoon feeding and cleaning), bath/bed times (nighttime routines,...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Rachel has been an amazing nanny for our 6 month old. She is very warm and loving. I trust her to keep him safe at all times. She still comes for occasional babysitting when she is available."
Amber B.
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 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a nanny with 7 years, 30+ families & 75+ kids worth of experience.
As a Wellesley College student I have taken classes in neuroscience & anthropology-preparing me for all backgrounds & developmental abilities-& medical school one day!
I am both CPR certified & have worked as an EMT for 2 years responding to 911...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Eliza.
I'm an energetic, warm and responsible sitter with over a decade of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to teens.
I lead with compassion and meet kids where they're at: aka I'm up for legos, reading, playing outside, sports, crafts, you name it! Here's an overview:
- Babysitting over...
Eliza can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eliza is a warm and caring sitter, up for all kinds of creative play with our 2 yr old. She is dependable and has great communication. We've been doing 2 mornings a week with Eliza and would highly recommend her to other families."
Rachel F.
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
With over 20 years of experience working with children from newborns to 8 years old, I bring a warm and dedicated approach to childcare. I am CPR and First Aid certified, fluent in both Spanish and English, and have extensive experience in family daycare settings, caring for children of multiple ages throughout the day. Managing...
Chantelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very attentive and nurturing. Always teaches children self sufficiency skills
"
Care member
Daisy S.
Dorchester, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care Provider/ Behavior Analyst/Special Education Teacher
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I've been nannying for 6 years. I nannied children from ages 0-13. During those experiences, I meal prepped, drove children to activities, date nights, homework help, and the list goes on! I also have experience nannying/tutoring children with special needs. I am a Lesley University graduate for special education. I am...
Daisy can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Daisy is absolutely lovely. She is warm and authentic, and her genuine enjoyment of kids is so clear."
Marjanna B.
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
"Sima was great with our 16 month old. She is nurturing, attentive and tireless. She is professional, always on time and reliable. Would definitely recommend!"
Cyprian K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 25-year-old living in Boston. During the school year I am a second grade special education teacher. I have my masters in teaching reading. I love working with children. I have spent most my summers nannying for children from newborn to 14.
Nora can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I have tutored Elementary School and Middle School students in all subjects for many years. I use games and art to help kids remember patterns and strategies. My experience in dance and theatre education, as well as gymnastics coaching, informs my teaching methods with much success.
I have also helped High School students with...
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, 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.
Yashuda P.
Belmont, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I have worked with children from birth through adolescence for over 15 years in various capacities including my own kids. I am trustworthy, loving caring . My time with children is filled with words. We read, talk, craft and sing through each day. I am a responsible, professional with a lot of babysitting experience . It's...
Yashuda can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Yashuda cared for my son full time from when he was 5 months old to 21 months old in a nanny share. My son loves her, she has made a huge impression on us, and is forever a part of our family. I cannot say enough good things about Yashuda - she is warm, nurturing,...
Amanda M.
Rachel S.
Dorchester, MA
$40-100/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Offering Academic, Creative, And Performance Lessons
5.0
(2)
I earned my master's degree from Emerson College in Theatre Education. Priorly, I earned my bachelor's degree from Lebanon Valley College in English Literature and Secondary Education, where I graduated with departmental honors and Magna Cum Laude. I am certified to teach Theatre (all levels) and English (5th-12th) in the state...
5.0
"Rachel was my student teacher when I was in high school- she was engaging, enthusiastic, and creative. Her dedication and passion were evident through the work she did with my class. "
Care member
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, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kayla is very loving and responsible. "
Lynne J.
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.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in West Newton, MA
Kari H.
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 picking up the kids from school she also...
- Justin G.
Sabrina S.
5.0
Sabrina is friendly, caring, and professional. She is a wonderful teacher and my kids loved having her work with them. She is great at planning educational games and activities. I would highly recommend her for any position that she pursues. Thank you!
- Martha S.
Sarah R.
5.0
Sarah has been babysitting our 2 children, ages 6 and 9, this summer and I can't say enough wonderful things about her. Sarah is very active with the kids, taking them for walks, to the park, baking with them, doing art projects, and playing games. She is punctual, dependable, incredibly warm and...
- Jennifer G.
Rachel T.
5.0
Rachel has been an amazing nanny for our 6 month old. She is very warm and loving. I trust her to keep him safe at all times. She still comes for occasional babysitting when she is available.
- Amber B.
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.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in West Newton, MA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in West Newton, MA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in West Newton, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $22.00 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 West Newton, MA?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in West Newton, MA. You can search for candidates by their distance from West Newton 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 West Newton that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in West Newton, 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 West Newton 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 West Newton, MA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in West Newton, 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 West Newton, 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.