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There is nothing more special then the look on a child's face when they finally start to understand something that they have been struggling with. This look is one of the many reasons that I decided to purse my degree in elementary education. I have plenty of in classroom experience, as well as one on one experience. I currently...
Hi my name is Anna and I was born here in PA but grew up in NC and moved back up here to be closer to family when I got pregnant with my son back in 2022. My son is 16 months now and the light of my life. I've been home with him since he's been born but with expenses now a days I am ready to get back into something and anything...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tiena J. I am attending California University of Pennsylvania, and I am majoring in Child Psychology. I graduated from McKeesport Area High School in 2020, and participated in a Child Care/Development Tech Program for 2 years during high school. In the program, I taught and took care of preschool aged children...
Tiena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiena was a great summer nanny for our baby! Always on time, listened to instructions well, and her quiet nature provided a calming environment for my son. I hope to hire her again!"
Marcie L.
I have been tutoring and working in child care since 18 years of age! I recently graduated from California University of Pennsylvania in Fall 2021 where I majored in a dual certification of early childhood education PreK-4 and Special Education Prek-8. I taught in a kindergarten classroom as well as an emotional support...
5.0
(2)
**Available evenings after 5 p.m. M-F and weekends for date night sitting**
Experienced with ages 4 months-12+years, including multiples. Nonsmoker, CPR & First Aid certified.
I'm the oldest of 3 children & 11 cousins, and have babysat since I was in high school and assisted with church nursery and taught at vacation bible...
Lindsay can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lindsay is my childhood friend. I observed her take care of her younger siblings over the years and knew she would be wonderful with my twin boys and golden retriever puppy!
Lindsay is interactive and fun with children. She has found ways to engage and play...
Laurin S.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Janairis is a college educated nanny in Corporate Communications and Psychology. She is also a certified Herbalist and Reiki healer.
Janairis has a vehicle and is able to do pick ups and drop offs as needed, as well as run errands and take the children out for outings.
She also has a house with decent yard space and play areas...
Janairis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Janairis has been an amazing nanny for our 5 month old. She's extremely calm and has a natural ability when it comes to keeping a child learning, feeling safe, and having fun.
She communicates very well and is very dependable, plus she's just a great human...
Robert P.
Jennifer M.
Pittsburgh, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Jen. I'm a mother to 2 adult sons who are starting their own families. I love caring for children and helping them grow into kind, creative humans. I enjoy reading, puzzles, nature, games, music, art and learning. I'm currently learning sign language and can teach your child to communicate this way also. I'm a US...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jen is someone that you can trust. Trust is a big thing with me and I never had to worry leaving her alone in my home with our 1 year old. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Being a mother myself, I know how helpful an extra set of hands can be. My husband is a teacher and we have 3 children. I am comfortable with multiples. Ideally would like a child older than 18 months. I graduated with a double major in Marketing & Fashion Merchandising. My passions are reading, baking, fashion, and being...
Katlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Katlyn is so great with my children who are 9, 5 and 3. She is very fun, affectionate, warm and really plays with your children. My children absolutely adore her. In fact my 3 year old son calls her his best friend!"
Tina B.
Deena A.
East McKeesport, PA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Warm, Friendly, Nurturing, Educated, Responsible, Mature Professional Nanny
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Deena, and I love children. I'm a loving, nurturing, educated, reliable, and enthusiastic nanny with 22 years of professional child care experience. I have 2 college degrees, a professional nanny resume, child abuse history clearance, my DMV (spotless) driving record, Infant/Child CPR/First Aid Certification, 3...
Deena can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"During her time as a sitter for our family, Deena went above and beyond to make sure our two kids (5yrs. and 9months) were comfortable, happy, and engaged. Deena was timely and responsive and we could not have asked for a better outcome. Please consider Deena as...
Elliot M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My goal in life is to have a positive impact on as many people as I can. I am dedicated to providing excellent care. Watching children is my passion. I have over 20 years of experience working with children. From 2021-202, I was a Classroom Assistant in Autistic Support for up to 7 students grades K-6. Currently, I am an...
Cathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Miss Cathy was wonderful! She took excellent care of our son for a few months over the summer. Unfortunately, scheduling conflicts caused us to stop taking our son there, but we recommend Miss Cathy for your childcare needs!"
Cindy L.
5.0
(1)
I am a certified teacher who has several years experience as an after school and Saturday tutor in grades K-5. I tutored students in reading, math, science, and social studies. I also provided a "homework help" session for students who needed extra help with homework.
5.0
"Sheri worked as an instructor and curriculum developer for classes and summer camps with me for almost 10 years. She was organized, flexible and a team player. And with the children she was fun, caring and taught them a lot about science and technology. She...
Mrs. C.
Bridget D.
Pittsburgh, PA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
* Care for by reporting to parents with daily logs.
* Nurtured toddlers by developing gross motor skills through walking, jumping and climbing activities; entertaining through trips to libraries and museums, lap reading, coloring, painting, and varieties of music/singing; encouraging sleeping routine through scheduled naptime;...
Bridget can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Bridget started caring for our two kids (now age 11 and 7) six years ago, and we feel lucky to have had her warm, caring personality a part of our lives since then. She has been an exceptional caregiver, our kids love her, and she always goes above and beyond to...
Bradley M.
5.0
(1)
I'm Amy! I moved to Pittsburgh in February 2022.
Simply put, I love my job at a community nonprofit AND enjoy using my teaching degree to mentor youth on the side. I am thoughtful, detail-oriented, and patient. In the last decade, I've tutored or nannied 11 families with students ages 2-17. I specialize in tutoring middle to...
5.0
"We hired Amy primarily as a Spanish tutor for our daughter to help with high school Spanish. Our daughter has dyslexia so learning a second language is especially difficult. Amy did such a great job that our daughter has continued on with Spanish and is completing...
Donna D.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Anna! I have 3 years experience teaching secondary History and English at the regular and AP level, as well as previous background working with elementary literacy. My years in the classroom have given me considerable experience working one on one with students to meet their precise needs. Over the summer, I can work...
5.0
"Anna is a reliable and dedicated employee who puts her incredible focus into her work, and is a wonderful teacher who cares deeply about her students. She teaches in a way that truly sinks into the mind of the learner by asking pointed questions to lead them to the...
Laurel S.
I'd describe my personality as nerdy, outgoing, and determined.
I like working with kids because their imagination. Being with them is never dull.
I'm looking for a job that fits in with my college schedule.
I started working with kids starting in high school. I taught Sunday school & swim lessons, & now I'm in college and...
I have 5+ years of experience with newborns and up. I am a 19-year-old studying online at Saint Francis University, Loretto, and looking to utilize my skills to help a family in need of childcare. I love spending time with my own family and little cousins and always make sure to have a fun time! I enjoy arts and crafts, reading,...
Nyla D can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Elise. I have about 6 years of experience working with children. I have worked in daycares, schools, with private families, etc! I have a degree in Community Health/Education and have worked as a Reading Specialist! I can also help with homework and reading/tutoring. I look forward to meeting you!
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT ONLY
I've been a teacher since 1990, special education since 2005. Mainly worked with young children, but have recently worked with older children.
My first "real " job, YEARS ago, was as a live in nanny for 2 small boys in Baltimore.
I also worked off and on at a tutoring center, taught subjects from basic...
Mary Beth can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
My name is Susan and I have an Associate degree in early childhood education. I taught Preschool for 15 years and worked at the Westmoreland Intermediate unit for 3 years with special needs students. I have been a nanny for the past 9 years and am currently looking for another family to work for. Thank you for reading my...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rachel G.
Pittsburgh, PA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked with babies to teens in a wide variety of settings for more than 10 years. Supporting young people interacting with their world in meaningful ways that foster learning and growth is one of my favorite things! For the last four years I've worked with children and teens at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. I am...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent reading tutor reviews in West Newton, PA
Tiena J.
5.0
Tiena worked with our two kids (ages 3 and 5) for the better part of a year and was wonderful to work with! She's calm, unflappable, flexible and dependable. Her background as a college student studying child psychology and her steadiness make her able to handle the toughest toddler (and even older...
- Nicole B.
Lindsay W.
5.0
Amazing cat sitter. I hired her to watch my five cats for a week. She fed them and changed the litter twice a day. She also sent pictures of the cats twice a day along with details on how they were doing. She did a wonderful job and I will definitely hire her a again for my next vacation. Very...
- Care member
Janairis V.
5.0
Janairis is the best! She goes above and beyond to care for my little one and even helps with letting out and feeding the dog while I work. Janairis is always doing activities with my daughter and is a major key in her development. She is even teaching B. Spanish! Couldn't ask for a better nanny! My...
- Jess W.
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jen has been full-time nanny for our little one for several months, starting when Baby was about 5 months old. She is fantastic and I’d highly recommend her to any family.
Our daughter absolutely adores her and lights up whenever Jen comes into the room. Their days together have been full of...
- Care member
Katlyn S.
5.0
Katlyn is currently our nanny and we love her! She is wonderful with the children, aged 4 months and 2 years when she began. She plays games, takes them on outings, and in general keeps things very eventful for them. She is also very helpful around the house; keeping the house tidy and helping...
- Alexis T.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in West Newton, PA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in West Newton, PA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in West Newton, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 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, PA?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in West Newton, PA. 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, PA?
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, PA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in West Newton, PA, 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, PA 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.