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Sarah B.

Albany, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I have experience teaching students in preschool-fourth grade. I am certified in elementary education (1-6) and a reading specialist (prek-12). I am willing to assist children via online platform during this COVID-19 pandemic. I look forward to working with you and your children!
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Jax R.

Senior Engineering Student

Troy, NY

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$16/hr
I have tutor since I was a junior high school in the areas of math, science, and reading. I love helping children discover how much potential is locked away inside their minds. I graduated at the top of my class in high school with 4. 0 GPA. While in high school, I tutored as a member of the National Honor Society for volunteer...
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Kelsey R.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

East Greenbush, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
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I have been a teacher of young children ranging from ages 1-7 for about 6 years. I have my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a minor in English. I hold a NYS teaching certificate. I believe in creating an environment for children that is playful, creative, and safe. I have skill sets in teaching reading, math,...

Kendra S. says "Kelsey is fantastic! She's been great and we will definitely have her back next summer when she's home from the school (if she's available). The kids love...

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Kiera V.

Ballston Spa, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Kiera and I will be graduating with my masters in childhood and special education in May! I am about to embark on my first year of teaching in September in a 5th grade classroom! I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, both in educational and childcare settings. I...

Donald M. says "Kiera is great with my son, and I'd use her any time!"

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Aleah A.

Ballston Spa, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hi my name is Aleah. I am red cross certified lifeguard. I enjoy coloring and reading with kids. I was a student athlete and love playing games and staying active with the kids! I have watched kids after school and helped them get off the bus as well as homework. Prepared dinner and brought them to sporting event/activities....

Evan K. says "Enjoys being around children and very caring"

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Reva K.

Schenectady, NY

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$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
I've been a special ed teacher for 36 years. I absolutely love working with kids from toddler age to teenagers. I volunteered with the elementary children at my church and I was a table leader for 15 to 18-year-olds. I enjoy doing crafts, playing games, reading books and tapping into a child's creative and imaginative talents.
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Nicole D.

Schenectady, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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Hi, I'm Nicole! I love spending time with kids and helping them learn, grow, and have fun. I'm patient, caring, and dependable, and I do my best to make sure children feel safe, comfortable, and happy while they're with me. For over 10 years, I've watched children! My passion started from seeing children learn and grow, which...
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Kathleen K.

Tutor

Schenectady, NY

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$30/hr
I'm an engineer with a passion to help others succeed in class and out of school. I tutored in high school and now looking to help students in the Schenectady area.
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Cheryl B.

Full Time Nanny

Nassau, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting since I was a teenager and have always loved working with small children. I worked as a live-in nanny for a family in Katonah, NY for two years and a family in Westport, CT for a year. When I moved back to the Albany area to work toward my degree in education, I worked for a family in East Greenbush, who...
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Kailynn H.

All About Me !

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, creative and kind! I like working with kids because you get to see them achieve milestones and you're able to be apart of them growing up! I started working with kids when I was in highschool. It started off as just babysitting from time to time to then becoming a teacher assistant for...
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Jessica S.

Nassau, NY

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$10/hr
2 years experience
-Served elementary students ages 6-10 as classroom-based tutor. -Prepared students for examinations and tests. -Assessed student learning needs and weakness areas by: referring to library sources, explaining theory, answering to student inquiries, helping with assignments, and recommending alternative learning methods....
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Alexa T.

TA Looking For Afterschool/weekend Work.

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I started working with kids professionally in 2020 through a BOCES program. Now I work full time as a teaching assistant for students with disabilities. In my spare time, I like to read and hang out at home.
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Delia L.

Super Mom Of 2 Energetic Bunnies

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Since I had children( 5 boy and 3 girl) I realized that all I want to do is take care of them. I found out I am pretty good at it too. I love making up fun activities teaching them about everything and anything, keeping them busy outside as much as possible. My oldest went from a 2-year-old almost nonverbal to a 5-year-old boy...
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Kelsey R.

Full-time Tutor Available

East Greenbush, NY

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$15/hr
I will be graduating at the end of this month with a bachelors degree in elementary education. Through my experiences in fieldwork and student teaching I have helped to educate students from the ages of 5-9. I am knowledgable in all elementary level content, and I am willing to tutor your child in any content area needed.
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Georgia K.

Elementary And Middle School Tutor

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I have provided tutoring service as an accompaniment to multiple after-school babysitting jobs, mostly at a 6th-7th grade level. I have also done homework help for most of the kids I have cared for, ranging from kindergarten up to 7th grade, and have been a hired middle school math tutor without a babysitting component as well.
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Madison R.

Full-time Tutor Available

Ballston Spa, NY

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I tutored for three years in high school for all subjects for students grades 8 and below. I currently work at the tutoring center at Worcester Polytechnic Institute tutoring students on their writing and any other needs they posses. I have also tutored high school students since being in college in mathematics.
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Kathryn C.

Elementary Teacher Certification Tutor

Ballston Lake, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I am an Elementary Teacher with certifications from Birth to Middle school. I have worked in multiple grade levels and able to provide excellent tutoring for your child.
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Elle H.

West Sand Lake, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
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Hi there! I'm Elle, a dedicated babysitter with over two years of experience and a Teacher Assistant Certification, passionate about education and child care. I've worked with children of many ages, creating fun, safe, and structured environments that help them grow and feel supported. Whether it's crafting, reading time,...
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Tierney C.

Part Time Tutor/care Giver Available!

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Tierney and I am an 11th grade Special Ed English and Social Studies teacher in the capital region. I have been working with children of all ages for about 15 years. I love to sing!
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Susan H.

Upbeat. Established Educator

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am an enthusiastic educator who has recently retired. I am a mother of 6 and have never lost my love of education, children and their emotional development! Also I Can Provide Tutoring and Lessons
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.75/hr as of December 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Cohoes, NY

Reading Tutors in Cohoes, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Kelsey R.

Kelsey is fantastic! She's been great and we will definitely have her back next summer when she's home from the school (if she's available)....

- Kendra S.

Kiera V.

Kiera is great with my son, and I'd use her any time!

- Donald M.

Aleah A.

Enjoys being around children and very caring

- Evan K.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Cohoes, NY

Hiring a local reading tutor in Cohoes, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $19.75 per hour as of December 2025. 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.

Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Cohoes, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Cohoes 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 Cohoes that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.

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 Cohoes 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.

When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Cohoes, NY, 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.

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.

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