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Alexis S.

Elementary School Teacher With 6 Years Experience

Newark, NJ

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$70/hr
7 years experience
Hello, my name is Alexis. I have taught first grade for 7 years. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English, Elementary Education, and Special Education. I have a passion for education and helping students reach their fullest potential. I have tutored students in grades K-9 in all subject areas. I have experience working with...
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Academic Tutoring & Home Support!

Newark, NJ

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$100/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Christina and I have been teaching for 10 years in the elementary and special education fields. I currently am a Curriculum Coordinator at the Learning Spring School. I previously taught kindergarten for students with Autism, and now work with all students grades K-8 and coach teachers. I am a patient,...
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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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Experienced Spanish Tutor Readily Available!

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am an inactive, NJ state-certified Spanish teacher with 10 years of teaching experience between the grades of 6-12. I have tutoring experience with middle school, high school and also at the collegiate level. My interests (and in the first case, obsession) include Liverpool Football Club, fishing, camping, hiking, playing...

Care Member says "Hired as a Spanish tutor for my son. Did an excellent job. Reliable. On time. "

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Tutor Specializing In All Subjects Pre-K-12 Certified SAT/ACT

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Kristin and I am a fifth grade teacher with the Local Board of Ed. I have a Master's in Elementary Education and Special Education. I started tutoring several years ago and have had a proven track record of success. Many children need more time to take in new information and do not process it "right away" like others...

Mayra R. says "She is very patient with my kids and is always on time."

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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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Elementary - Middle School Tutor

New York, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I am available to after school tutoring virtual and in person in the NYC area. I am currently a 2nd grade teacher in the NYCDOE. I previously have taught 4th grade, 1st grade and 6th grade. I have received my Master's in Special Education at NYU in 2020.
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New York, NY

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I have experience working as a teaching assistant at a summer school in Hawaii working with children entering 1st grade.
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Pre-K - 6th Grade Tutor

Jersey City, NJ

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$26/hr
1 year experience
I have taught 4th Grade English Language Arts and Kindergarten & 1st Grade Basic Skills in Math and Language Arts with the Orton Gillingham program. Next year I will be teaching Pre-K. I love teaching reading and writing, but am confident and certified in all subjects.
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Experience With Children

Bayonne, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hello, my name is Kayla and I am a certified teacher grades p-3. I also have my substitute license for elementary, middle, and high school. I have 4 years of experience working at Ben Samuels Childrens Center (infants/toddlers/preschoolers) as well as 1 year student teaching at the center. I have completed field work with 1st...
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Tutor

North Bergen, NJ

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Actually working as Instructional Aide Elementary Teacher, with experience teaching 1st grade Math and Spanish Language Arts.
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Passionate And Fun English/ELA And History Tutor

Roselle, NJ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I am a 5th grade middle school History teacher, teaching in the NYC area. I have experience tutoring and teachings kids of all ages, namely 1st-6th grade. As a teacher who has had to make many adjustments during this pandemic (like we all have!), I often worry about the "summer slide" that has and will affect thousands...
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Elementary/Middle School Tutor

Springfield, NJ

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm Sarah and I started tutoring when I was 17 years old. After graduating from college in May of 2019 I started working in Disney World as a character attendant, but unfortunately was laid off due to coronavirus. I've taught everything from 1st grade math and English through college level statistics and biological...
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I Have Experience Helping Kids On First And Second Grade

Jersey City, NJ

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I am a very patient person who likes to teach early child, have experience with kids first and second grade. I am a student also so I understand that children need patient and techniques to understand and get compromised with homework. I will make it fun for them.
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Experienced Elementary & Middle School Teacher

Belleville, NJ

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$26/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Test Prep, Math, and Science. I also have experience teaching ELA/Reading/Writing as well. I have taught first, second, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade.
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Reading Tutor

Jersey City, NJ

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Hi family! I am a seasoned educator, qualified to teach students in PreK through 3rd grade. I am certified in Special Education and hold my masters degree in Reading and Literacy. I am trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach and I am educated in countless ways to strengthen and improve your child's reading skills. Research...
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First Grade Teacher

New York, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I received a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Elementary Education from the University of Richmond, and a dual Masters degree in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education from Fordham University. I am currently a First Grade Teacher at an independent school in lower Manhattan. Interested in tutoring...
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Elementary Reading Tutor

Staten Island, NY

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$40/hr
20 years experience
I have been an elementary school educator for 27 years, teaching primarily first grade. I received my Masters Degree as a Reading Specialist in 1997. I have been working with students to determine their reading levels and help to improve their phonics skills, fluency and reading comprehension.
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General And Special Education Elementary Tutor

Jersey City, NJ

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$14/hr
8 years experience
Hello! I am certified in General Education and Special Education for birth through sixth grade. I teach within the NYC DOE and am in my sixth year as a Kindergarten Special Education teacher in an Integrated Co-Taught (ICT) class. I also have experience as a Pre-kindergarten enrichment teacher, and in first and second grade. In...
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Elementary And Spanish Speaking Tutor

North Bergen, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I have a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Currently I am a 1st grade teacher in Jersey City. I have tutored elementary aged students for the past five years. I help students improve their reading, math and Spanish skills. Each student has a different learning style, so I accommodate my lessons as it best fits the...

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  • 60 1st grade tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $85.00/hr as of June 2025

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

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

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.

Matthew H.

Hired as a Spanish tutor for my son. Did an excellent job. Reliable. On time.

- Care member

Kristin M.

She is very patient with my kids and is always on time.

- Mayra R.

FAQs for finding first grade tutors near you in Newark, NJ

The average hourly rate for first grade tutoring near you in Newark, NJ is $85.00. 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 Newark, 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 Newark, 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 Newark, 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 Newark, 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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