Find Trusted Tutors Near Me in Portage, MI
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60 tutors are listed in Portage, MI
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby tutors is 5 years
Tutors in Portage, MI
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Teacher/Tutor for 30 years. Managed a tutoring center and started a tutoring business of my own. I am currently tutoring students of all ages in reading, writing, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD and other Learning Disabilities. Tutor math K -5th grades. I work with children on reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, following directions,...
5.0
"Jeanne is an all-around exceptional person. She is one of the most dedicated, hardworking, dependable and creative people I've had the pleasure of working with. Jeanne is also compassionate, kind and never misses the opportunity to help others. She brings to her...
Ellen F.
3.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sam and I absolutely love caring for children! I have been working in child care for over 10 years. I can handle long days spent caring for kids and their emotional needs. I have worked as tutor as well as baby sitter. I have a record of always showing up on time to help parents' life run smoothly.
My greatest...
Sam can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She took all the efforts that she could to be punctual, take care of the child, take care of the house. She's AWESOME!"
Ashish B.
Megan K.
Kalamazoo, MI
$14-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting/nannying for almost 11 years now. I have many years of experience as a youth camp leader with children aged 4-7 normally in groups of 10. I also have worked in my churches care center with children 3 months to 5 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 13 for families around my neighborhood. I...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Megan has been our nanny for almost a month. She is punctual, dependable, and awesome with our 20 month old. She does an awesome job making meals, cleaning up, playing with our son, going outside, teaching him through crafts and games. She is amazing and such a...
Julia K.
5.0
(1)
I've worked with a number of students in various grade levels tutoring a variety of subjects. I've also worked with international students, specifically in English, to help them not just prepare for their US college entrance exams but, to help them truly understand the English language enough to excel in their college courses....
5.0
"Kristen is great at getting to know the level that her student is at, and creating a development plan. She helped our student with English (writing/reading), grammar, and punctuation.
Her scores improved drastically in just a couple of months. Kristen knows her...
Kristie K.
Kenzie P.
Vicksburg, MI
$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Throughout my babysitting experience, I have developed a strong understanding of the importance of creating a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for kids! I have successfully managed daily routines, including meal preparation, homework assistance, and activities/hobbies that don't involve screen time! My patience and...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Grace A.
Kalamazoo, MI
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, I'm Grace! I have 6 years of experience. I can help with crafts, homework and carpooling. I'm a Musical Theatre Performance major and American Sign Language Studies minor at Western Michigan University. I am also pursuing a degree in Special Education. I've been teaching dance to young kids for 8 years and have extensive...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I currently work part-time as an elementary school playground supervisor. I was a stay at home dad for many years (my son is now 12 years old) and have a lot of experience supervising and tutoring elementary age children. Aside from a playground supervisor, I've worked in a 4th/5th grade classroom and volunteered as a reading...
Anna N.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi families! My name is Anna and I currently attend WMU and am studying Aviation Flight Science. I have 8 years of full and part-time babysitting and nannying experience, including newborns through preteens. I am willing to help around the home with basic chores and well as helping with homework, carpooling and cooking/meal...
Anna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Sydney F.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Reliable Babysitter Available For Childcare, Tutoring, Travel, And Household Task
I'm a 24-year-old resident in Orthotics and Prosthetics with a focus on pediatric care. I have hands-on experience working with children through my role providing orthotic care in schools, which has given me a strong understanding of kids' needs and how to provide safe, compassionate support. Additionally, I've babysat my niece...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Big job, small job, I'm your guy. I have lots of experience coaching, teaching, tutoring and caring for the important persons in your life.
Ian can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
16+ years of teaching experience-special education and general education. Early Chilhood through High School special education experience. Passionate about truly making a difference in a child's life. CPR and First Aid certified.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I'm a student at Western Michigan University, going for special education and elementary education! I am currently student teaching so my availability would be after school hours! I have many years of experience with all different ages! I am responsible, reliable, creative, and fun! I am interested in childcare, but...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Hello Parents! My name is Ni'asjia.
I'm an experienced nanny with a genuine love for children. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of working with kids of various ages, helping them grow and learn in a safe, nurturing environment. I specialize in creating engaging activities that promote both fun and education. I'm reliable,...
Ni'asjia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Lucy, I am 22 years old and have worked as a babysitter for about 7 years and a nanny for the past three years. I am senior studying to be a special education teacher and have lots of experience with kids regardless of ability. I have lots of experience with kids from 6 months to 17 years old. I am able to help kids...
Lucy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Clara B.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Clara, and I'm passionate about supporting kids in all walks of life through their unique experiences. With a degree in Communication and over 8 years of experience coaching youth sports, I bring a dynamic and empathetic approach to tutoring. I began my own college journey at the age of 15, which has given me a...
Lilly R.
Kalamazoo, MI
$11-30/hr
Hi Future Family!
I am great with kids and have babysat for over five years! I am just looking for some babysitting and tutoring jobs to help pay the bills during college!
I'm excited to offer my caregiving services to families who need a compassionate, reliable, and professional caregiver. I am a recent college graduated looking for a nannying job for January through July! I recently graduated from WMU with my biomedical science degree. I will be attending Physician Assistant School in August...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I have worked in Mount Pleasant, MI (2021), the YMCA of Cincinatti (2022) and have been babysitting on and off since I was 16. I am a pre-nursing student minoring in business at WMU approaching my third fall semester. I miss being around kids everyday and have no problem helping with distance learning or homework. I am...
Madisen can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Connie D.
Kalamazoo, MI
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
I moved to China in 2014 to become an ESL teacher, as well as a reading/writing/test prep tutor for advanced junior & high school level international students. I lost my position due to Covid, but continued teaching online until the end of 2023. I miss my students dreadfully, and would love to tutor students here in the K-zoo...
I am comfortable with all ages as I have had great experience and was a nanny in high school. I go to Western Michigan University and will be living here during the school year. Next semester my classes are done at 3 p.m. Monday Thursday so I am available anytime after that. I have a car and would be willing to drive kids around...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent tutor reviews in Portage, MI
Jeanne K.
5.0
M. worked with Jeanne in second-fourth grade. Jeanne is extremely skilled in teaching reading and writing. She uses her creativity to help her students find their own confidence and direction. Jeanne shares her own stories with students and uses her art skills to help "draw" out her students--MG...
- Jennifer W.
Sam K.
5.0
She took all the efforts that she could to be punctual, take care of the child, take care of the house. She's AWESOME!
- Ashish B.
Megan K.
5.0
Megan has been our nanny for almost a month. She is punctual, dependable, and awesome with our 20 month old. She does an awesome job making meals, cleaning up, playing with our son, going outside, teaching him through crafts and games. She is amazing and such a blessing to our family!
- Julia K.
Kristen O.
5.0
Kristen is great at getting to know the level that her student is at, and creating a development plan. She helped our student with English (writing/reading), grammar, and punctuation.
Her scores improved drastically in just a couple of months. Kristen knows her stuff and knows how to connect...
- Kristie K.
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FAQs for finding tutors near me in Portage, MI
In 2025 how much does it cost to hire a tutor in Portage, MI?
Hiring a tutor in Portage, MI on Care.com will cost an average of $17.65 per hour as of January 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each tutor has, the subject you need help with, and how often you will require tutoring.
How can I find a tutor near me in Portage, MI?
Care.com currently has 20 tutors in Portage, MI. You can search for tutors by their distance from Portage and compare your options by hourly pay rate, the experience, the subjects they teach, and their availability. You can also see reviews from other families that have used the tutors you're interested in. If you're interested in distance learning, explore your options for online tutors.
What type of tutoring services in 2025 can I find near me in Portage, MI?
The most popular tutoring services that you can find in Portage are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Portage who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.
What does a Portage, MI tutor do?
Generally, the term tutor refers to someone who helps students better understand an academic subject such as chemistry, math or English. The responsibilities a tutor can take on can vary. Some may simply help their students with areas of a subject they struggle with by instructing them and others may choose to help with homework or to review projects the student works on. There are 20 tutors near you in Portage, MI that can help with a wide variety of subjects.
Ratings for Portage, MI tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Tutors in Portage, MI are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed tutors.