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Leah S.

Montclair, NJ

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$50/hr
7 years experience
With seven years of experience and a bachelors in engineering, I adapt my teaching methods to each student's unique learning style through open communication. I keep students motivated by celebrating small successes and offering consistent positive reinforcement. Helping a student achieve better grades or test scores is the most...
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Ridgewood, NJ

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$27/hr
First grade teacher looking to tutor on summer break. Teach all core subjects and willing to come To your home
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Secaucus, NJ

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$29/hr
4 years experience
As an experienced and certified K-6 teacher with a recent master's degree in special education, I am passionate about supporting children's growth and learning. With years of experience in the classroom, including, preschool, first grade and kindergarten, I understand the unique needs of young learners. I provide personalized...
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Bloomfield, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Tutoring has never crossed my mind until my junior year of highschool . I took a class for a year on child development which allowed me to gain experience with working with younger age children and prepping them before they entered kindergarten. I have been given the opportunity to work in a school many times but never thought...
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Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
3 years experience
I'm currently a Teacher Assistant working in Yonkers public school district. I am working in a first grade general and special ed classroom. I have a Bachelors degree from the College of New Rochelle. I will be pursing my masters degree in Early childhood education. I really enjoying working with children, I couldn't see myself...

Shatasia M. says "Hyneefah and I worked together in a school. She is a great employee. Her work ethics speaks volume."

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Law Graduate.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have always had a passion for teaching since middle school. I found out that teaching was my passion when I gave lessons to my classmates and received positive feedback. The first subject I thought was economics. Initially, I was not good at economics but studied hard and was the best in my class. After that, students came up...

Rossy L. says "Awesome helper. Thank you very much for the reliable and honest help. I'm really happy to have your help"

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Certified Montessori Teacher

Jackson Heights, NY

5.0(0)
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$35/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I am a Montessori teacher certified in 6-9-year-olds. I also have experience babysitting and nannying children from birth to age 10, and have taught internationally in Honduras and Spain, teaching kindergarten and middle/high school, respectively. I believe in creative and engaging learning guided by the child's interests...
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Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
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$75/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a 2nd grade special education teacher. I have previously taught as a 1st and 3rd grade teacher where I taught all core subject areas. I was previously a middle school special education teacher as well. During my middle school position I taught in language arts, math, science and social studies classrooms....

Marivi D. says "Lauren tutored our daughter for 1 and 1/2 years . She helped her improve her grades and her study habits. She is highly recommended."

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NORTHWESTERN Graduate Tutoring

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Adria, and I'm a graduate of Northwestern University (Cum Laude!) in Chicago, but I now live in the East Village. I graduated with a major in Communication Studies, and a double minor in Global Health and Legal Studies. A little about my experience--I currently have four kids that I tutor every day, in the...

Kyle C. says "Adria has helped to take care of our now four and seven-year-old boys on and off for a couple years. She's very patient and fun and likes to get involved...

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Part Time Tutor

Rockaway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
8 years experience
I tutor children in grades Kindergarten through Third Grade, all subjects. I have resources, games, activities, leveled books, and technology! I am an experienced teacher who is certified in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and Gifted Education. I am published in the field of Gifted Education. I have taught first...

Joanne G. says "Christine has been an absolute pleasure to work with! She has been our son's teacher for over a year now and he really enjoy being taught by her. Our...

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Brooklyn, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi my name is Mandy and I am currently pursuing my childhood education for my masters! I will be receiving my degree June 2022. I am a first grade teacher currently and taught 2nd grade last year and I have experiences with tutoring kids from 1st to 2nd. I specialized in English, math and I speak mandarin as well!
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Experienced Teacher With 14 Years Experience

Nyack, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I was a teacher for 7 years. I taught pre-k, 1st grade, 3rd grade and 6th and 7th grade English Language Arts. I became an assistant principal in 2013 and have been an administrator since. I am now forced to go on a leave as my sons pre-k school closed and I also have twins with a lung condition so I do not want to risk being in...
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Tutor

New York, NY

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$27/hr
2 years experience
I have experience tutoring young students in grades 1st-8th in all courses. I can help with homework and studying.
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Elementary Tutor

New York, NY

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$40/hr
4 years experience
I have my Masters in Education. I have taught kinder, 2nd and 4th grade. Last year I worked as a private educator for a HNW family in SF. I developed the preschoolers curriculum and facilitated/enhanced the 1st graders online classes.
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Passionate Reading Tutor

Long Island City, NY

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$40/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I am in my 7th year of teaching. I am currently a Kindergarten-2nd Grade Intervention teacher, working with struggling students in reading and math in small groups. Before I came into my current position, I taught 1st grade for 3 years and 2nd grade for two years. I have taught classes with students of many different...
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New York, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
My name is Stephanie F. and I am an elementary school educator, looking to tutor and/or babysit for a family through the 2021-22 academic year. I specialize in working with students with unique academic and social needs. I spent the past 4 years teaching 1st and 2nd grade math, reading, writing, and social studies. I am a...
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Elementary School Teacher Offering Tutoring

Brooklyn, NY

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$75/hr
5 years experience
I have been teaching lower elementary (a mixed age 1st-3rd grade class) at Brooklyn Heights Montessori School for 5 years, including 2 years as a head teacher. I am well versed in evidence based instructional methods in reading, writing, social studies, and science. I would love to help your child succeed in school! I'm...
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Literacy Specialist / Elementary Teacher/Tutor

Brooklyn, NY

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$50/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I am currently a 1st grade teacher in NYC with a master's degree in Literacy Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. I am well equipped to support your child in their reading development. I believe in using an integrated approach of both phonics and whole language. Fostering a love to reading and learning is my...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$22/hr
I have my substitute teaching license for the state of Iowa. During my first year of undergraduate school I tutored through America Reads America Counts and helped a fourth grade student with reading and math. My other experience with students includes summer camp counseling.
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Bronxville, NY

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$100/hr
8 years experience
Hi! - I have a Master's in Education from Touro University and experience teaching across multiple grade levels. I've taught 1st and 4th grade in the city and now teach 5th-grade Special Education in Westchester, supporting diverse learners. I also worked as a Writing Intensive Tutor at Wagner College, helping students build...
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  • 60 1st grade tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent 1st grade tutor reviews from local parents in Elmwood Park, NJ

1st Grade Tutors in Elmwood Park, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed 1st grade tutors

Robin M.

Hyneefah and I worked together in a school. She is a great employee. Her work ethics speaks volume.

- Shatasia M.

Nahlela R.

Awesome helper. Thank you very much for the reliable and honest help. I'm really happy to have your help

- Rossy L.

Lauren H.

Lauren tutored our daughter for 1 and 1/2 years . She helped her improve her grades and her study habits. She is highly recommended.

- Marivi D.

FAQs for finding first grade tutors near you in Elmwood Park, NJ

The average hourly rate for first grade tutoring near you in Elmwood Park, NJ is $26.00. However, the actual rate each individual first grade tutor charges can be different as they all choose their own rate and factors like their education and work experience can affect how much they decide to charge for first grade tutoring services.

First grade tutors near you in Elmwood Park, NJ can support their young pupils with a variety of different subjects. Because the first grade curriculum typically focuses primarily on the building blocks of reading, writing, and math, many tutors for first grade focus on those subjects.

To find a good tutor for first grade students near you in Elmwood Park, NJ, you can turn to Care.com. We make it easy to connect with the available first grade tutors in your area. You can even read reviews from current and former clients to learn more about what it’s like to work with them from a parent’s perspective.

When hiring a first grade tutor near you in Elmwood Park, NJ, you’ll want to keep safety top of mind. We do ask all first grade tutors on Care.com to complete a background check—aka a CareCheck—and the tutors who completed one have a special badge on their profile. However, this is just a jumping off point for your research. We strongly recommend you take safety into your own hands by conducting interviews and a private background check, as well as requesting references from other families they worked with.

When you start the process of looking for first grade tutoring services near you in Elmwood Park, NJ, you can benefit from interviewing multiple candidates. You can ask questions about their education and professional background, what their preferred teaching methods are, and how they like to engage with their pupils.

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