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Emmarilis V.

K-5 Tutor

Bloomfield, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have an incredible amount of experience working with children of all ages. At Montclair State University, I gained knowledge on pedagogy, and how to manage children in grades K-6. I am currently enrolled in Montclair State University as a graduate students to receive a M. ed in T. O. S. D. (teacher of student with...
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Young Energetic Tutor!

Hillsborough, NJ

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I am an elementary grade teacher but have worked with all ages. I have been teaching in a public school for 17 years and have tutored 1st-7th grade. I am patient and motivating! I love working with students to build their confidence and skills. I have a degree in Spanish as well so I can help students with that subject as...
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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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Mom, Teacher, Homeschooler, Tutor

Old Bridge, NJ

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$26/hr
10 years experience
I taught 1st and 2nd grade for 18 years. I homeschooled for 12 years and have tutored and taught many subjects both privately and in various co-opts .
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Part-Time Writing/English And Algebra Tutor

Whippany, NJ

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$65/hr
6 years experience
My qualifications include: *certified special education teacher *6 years of public school teaching experience *6 years of experience in private tutoring all subjects for kindergarten-6th grade including gifted and talented programs special education *trained in both Wilson Just Words, Wilson Language *trained in...
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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! Elementary Education B.S. Degree

Bloomfield, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hi all! I have been teaching for five years, I currently teach 5th grade. I have taught in first grade, second grade and kindergarten. I am currently getting my Master's in Educational Leadership. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B. S. in Early Childhood Education. I student taught in kindergarten & worked with many children...
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Elementary Teacher, Summer Tutor

Raritan, NJ

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$50/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Katelyn , and I am currently an elementary teacher looking to tutor elementary math, reading, and/or writing. I received my Bachelor's in Elementary Education and English from The College of New Jersey in 2021, and my Master's in Reading/Writing/Literacy at the University of Pennsylvania in 2022. I have a wide...
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Experienced Teacher, ELA Test Prep, Special Education, TESOL Certified

Staten Island, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi, my name is Ami! I have a Bachelor's degree from St. John's University in both Childhood Education and Social Studies. I have four years of teaching experience, including special education teaching, in both public and private schools. My teaching experience includes teaching in preschool, first, second, third, and seventh...
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Tutor !

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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Enthusiastic Young Male Tutor

East Brunswick, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hello, I'm a teacher's assistant and a college graduate with four years of experience with children, including those with special needs. I truly enjoy the work that I do, finding out exactly what a student is struggling with and helping them to succeed. To teach children these days, it's very important to personalize...
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Somerset, NJ

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$15/hr
I am currently in my fourth year teaching fourth grade. However, I have experience teaching first, third, and sixth grade as well!
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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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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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Tutor

Belleville, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I am a retired teacher looking to help parents and students during the school year. I was a First Grade Teacher and have taught for 20 years. I'm looking to help students in grades K-2 with their Language Arts and Math skills. I'm looking for part time work. I am a dedicated teacher who makes learning fun.
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Licensed Teacher With Orton Gillingham Method Experience

Morristown, NJ

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$40/hr
8 years experience
Hello families! I've been in education settings (schools and nonprofits) for the last eight years; five of those years were spent in lead Kindergarten and First grade positions in Memphis. As I transition out of the classroom to focus more on my second graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I am looking to use my...
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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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Somerset, NJ

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$24/hr
I am a first grade teacher with 3 years experience. I have a passion for education and love kids. I am also the oldest of 7 children, the youngest of which is 7 years old, so I know the interests and needs of young children. I am more comfortable tutoring elementary-age children.
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  • The average post rate is $27.00/hr as of October 2025

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

The average hourly rate for first grade tutoring near you in Plainfield, NJ is $27.00. 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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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