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Hello! I'm Katie, a dedicated and innovative educator with over a decade of experience in primary and early childhood education. I've spent 8 of those years as a classroom teacher teaching kindergarten and first grade in both public and private elementary schools. My educational philosophy centers around child-led, hands-on...
Jessica S.
Westbrook, ME
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
College Level English (Writing And Reading), History, And French Tutor
I have been tutoring since my sophomore year of high school. I am currently a college-level English tutor at my university. I work with college students and their professors to improve students' reading and writing skills. I attend weekly tutor training sessions to assure that I am certified to do my job.
I'm a passionate teacher/tutor with a teaching certification and two years of experience as a full time high school English Teacher, as well as a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts. I love working in small groups or one-on-one, like I did at the University of Illinois, Chicago writing center, as it enables me to learn about my...
Laurel D.
Portland, ME
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
with 40 years of teaching experience. I started working with kids when I was a teenager and have always enjoyed it. I also have a passion for children's literature, which led me to pursue a Master's degree in library and information science. I've had a wonderful career working with elementary school aged children, helping them...
Laurel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sophie V.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello!
I am a graduate of UMaine with a degree in Sociology and I have 8+ years of professional childcare experience. I also have tutored children and can help with remote learning. Additionally I have experience working with the elderly, cleaning, cooking, and assisting with pet care.
My passion in life is helping children...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophie is a very inspiring person. She is a hard worker and a problem solver. Sophie is always on time and ALWAYS displays positive behavior/outlook. Sophie is also very adaptable which has proven very handy!"
Jacob M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! Thank you for reading my profile. I have over 30 years of experience caring for, educating, and nurturing children. I come from a big family with over 30 first cousins, so being with children is a natural experience for me. I am also a proud and loving mother to my 11-year-old son who absolutely lights up my life! I...
Brenda can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Brenda arrived cheerful every day and was happy to offer help around the house beyond Walmart was asked, which was a huge help. My son did well with her and we would use her again in the future. "
Shayla W.
4.9
(19)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I thrive on working with and caring for young children. I have an extensive background in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and am a certified BHP (Behavior Health Professional). I am a hands-on, nurturing, engaging and caring Nanny with years of experience.
I work with children of all ages and am adept in caring...
Pamela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Pam was so wonderful with our kids, she always had a book or activity planned and paid attention to our rules and schedules. She was great at easing anxieties the kids may have and settle arguments between siblings. I would definitely recommend Pam!"
Care member
Cora L.
South Portland, ME
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Cora. I am from South Portland, Maine. I'm one of four children in my family and started babysitting when I was 15 years old. I worked at my fathers restaurant for 19 years and learned lots of valuable skills that have helped me in my babysitting. I'm very outgoing, organized, and responsible. I enjoy hiking,...
Cora can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids love Cora! She's come twice to babysit them, and they've asked when she'll come back. Both times, Cora arrived on time, with lots of energy, creativity, and good cheer. She drew a hopscotch on the driveway that literally had 100 boxes on it, because the...
Valerie T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Passionate about having fun, while being a positive role model, I believe in more time spent reading, outside, and being creative. I am currently in graduate school for occupational therapy. Through this journey, I have gained a lot of experience with little ones! I have nannied full time for two families, completed an...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Danielle is incredibly reliable and dependable. She always gives clear communication about her availability and schedule, and my kids love her! I highly recommend her."
Sirena S.
Andrea M.
Cape Elizabeth, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Andrea and I am a college graduate who is 37 years old. I graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a BA in Psychology as well as many completed credit hours in the Early Childhood program offered at the school. I participated in numerous practicums on campus which included interacting with children...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Andrea was very professional and communicative. I am sorry that we did not have the opportunity to hire her after we met. She was extremely warm and friendly and would have been a great care provider!"
Johanna W.
4.0
(1)
I have a true passion for teaching children of all ages. I love the outdoors and provide kids with hands on learning experiences. I specialize in early childhood development and elementary education. I am experienced in distance learning. and have provided online and curriculum implementation for for a child who recently...
Delaney P.
Portland, ME
$30-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I started nannying in 2012 and have babysat since 2009. I have copious experience in childcare of all ages (new borns to late teens), including nannying, occasional date night sitting, working as a teacher's assistant in a day care. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the little ones and teaching them how to grow their...
Delaney can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Delaney worked for us the summer of 2013 and did a great job with our two children, ages 4 and 6 at the time."
Christine L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sophia, I am 22 years old and very bubbly, energetic and creative! I have worked with children for many years but more recently I have been a nanny for three years. I am currently moving from New York to Portland, Maine on November 1st and I am leaving behind a job where I worked for two years as a nanny for a...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia was so wonderful all around. She was very flexible when we decided not to send our children to summer camp, she helped us out and watched them for the summer. Our children, M. and J. absolutely adored her. They were always excited to spend time with their...
Sarah O.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Daiane L, and I'm available evenings and weekends.
I'm a very energetic and genuinely happy person who loves to play and keep the kids busy doing things such as going to the playground, reading books, making projects with art and crafts ( I do love it!), helping with homework, and much more.
Daiane can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
am looking to pick up babysitting hours, whether that is consistent after-school help or for a spontaneous night out. I am also open to a short-term more full-time nannying for younger kids not yet in school. A bit about me:
*I have over 8 years of experience babysitting, nannying, coaching, and tutoring for kids of all ages; I...
Alison can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Susan N.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Storyteller (love To Read To And Create Stories For/with Kids)
I co-founded the only year-round professional theatre in the Adirondacks. I was Artistic Director which encompassed choosing all of the plays, acting, and coordinating educational programming. I also taught a variety of theatre courses at SUNY Potsdam. We needed a change and love the sea, so we moved to Portland 10 years ago. By...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have worked this past year with three children under the ages of 8 as an English tutor. These children and families range in both language and culture. I work in their home settings and closely to develop their language skills for school and interaction purposes.
We all learn at different paces and in different ways. Sometimes it's a matter of organization or prioritizing.
I had someone help me with this several years ago and I have done well since. There's more ways to learn than with flashcards or reading. A common mistake is that students try to learn by following traditional or...
Scarllett C.
Cape Elizabeth, ME
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm 26 Years Old, I'm From Peru And I Am Very Excited To Meet You!
I'd describe my personality as happy, responsible and empathetic
I like working with kids because I am passionate about being part of a person's growth from such a young age, they can teach us so much despite their young age.
I'm looking for a job that makes me feel safe, trustworthy with my employers, a good work environment...
Scarllett can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
I am a high school student. I get excellent grade and have lots of patience with kids. I struggled a lot as a young kid with school so I know how frustrating it can be to little kids but I am good at making learning fun and getting there attention on topic with out getting bored or frustrated.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Windham, ME
Sophie V.
5.0
Working alongside Sophie, I got to know how kindhearted and selfless she is. We worked together at a small home school, with kids who came to us because they do not function well in the public school system. We had some kids that I found difficult to work with. Not explicitly, rather through her...
- Benjamin W.
Brenda B.
5.0
Brenda arrived cheerful every day and was happy to offer help around the house beyond Walmart was asked, which was a huge help. My son did well with her and we would use her again in the future.
- Shayla W.
Pamela O.
5.0
We have had Pam as our nanny full-time for the past 6 months for our little boy J., who is now almost a year old. Pam is absolutely wonderful with J. She is extremely caring, attentive, patient, and diligent. She plays with him in his playpen, reads to him, plays music, talks with and engages him,...
- Care member
Cora L.
5.0
My kids love Cora! She's come twice to babysit them, and they've asked when she'll come back. Both times, Cora arrived on time, with lots of energy, creativity, and good cheer. She drew a hopscotch on the driveway that literally had 100 boxes on it, because the kids were having so much fun. We'll...
- Valerie T.
Danielle B.
5.0
Danielle is incredibly reliable and dependable. She always gives clear communication about her availability and schedule, and my kids love her! I highly recommend her.
- Sirena S.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Windham, ME
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Windham, ME?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Windham, ME on Care.com will cost an average of $22.00 per hour as of December 2024. 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 Windham, ME?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Windham, ME. You can search for candidates by their distance from Windham 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 Windham that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Windham, ME?
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 Windham 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 Windham, ME?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Windham, ME, 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 Windham, ME 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.