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Lori M.

Caregiver - Empty Nester Who Adores Children. Prefer Part Time/long Term

Cross River, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
I currently work for 2 families. One in the morning/ early afternoon, 2 boys 3&4. The next family with 1 girl 7 and 2 boys 10&12. From 4/2021-9/2025 I cared for an 1-month-old infant boy and a 2-year-old girl until they were 3 1/2 and 5. I joyfully love, nurture and care for the daily needs of the children in my charge. I read...

Care Member says "We started with Lori when our son was just a newborn and our daughter was a little over a year old. Lori took wonderful care of our children for nearly...

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Laurie L.

Nanny

Cross River, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I am a reliable, energetic and trustworthy person. I have a great sense of humor, love to laugh and try to make each day fun. I am happily married for 22 years and have three wonderful children, 2 boys , 1 girl. I enjoy playing with children, understanding that each interaction is an opportunity to learn. I like to go...

Chris M. says "Laurie is everything that you want in care giver, she is dependable and cares for your children as they are her own. We had Laurie watch 2 of our...

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Nan V.

Experienced And Dedicated Tutor With 30 Years Of Experience

Ridgefield, CT

4.7(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
l am a warm, nurturing, and highly skilled tutor with over 30 years of experience helping students of all ages succeed academically and behaviorally. As a former Montessori Head Teacher, I am exceptional at identifying each child's unique learning needs and creating customized materials and lessons to target their goals. My...

Montana A. says "Nan was so thoughtful, well prepared and kind. She was clear with objectives and kept me in the loop on everything she was doing with my child. Her...

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Denise S.

Learning Should Be Enjoyable!

Brewster, NY

5.0(0)
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$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 30 years of teaching experience. I can help your child with Reading, ELA, Special Education, Social Studies and Test Prep. I have been a Reading Specialist for 27 years and truly love what I do! My philosophy is not to just focus solely on academics but to grow the whole child. You need to know your students and their...
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Lori N.

Ridgefield, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I have 10 years experience as a nanny/babysitter. I have two adult children. I was a nanny for a family of four starting when their first child was 3 months old. We are still in contact and I babysit them often. I also cared for a toddler who I started with at age 3 months to 3 years old. I have also worked as a...

Care Member says "Lori was an exceptional babysitter who immediately impressed us with her expertise and confidence. From her first time with our 7-month-old daughter,...

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Gina M.

Fun Mom Of 2

Pound Ridge, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I'm a 43-year-old stay at home mom, and have two beautiful boys, one son is 16 and my younger is 12 and autistic. I've been raising children for 20 years and I love them all as if they were my own. Raising my son with special needs has been very enlightening and I take pride in his success. I feel comfortable caring for children...

Care Member says "I’m a single mom and was looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver to take care of my 5mo. daughter five days a week. Gina fed her, rocked her to...

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Barbara S.

Tutor

Wilton, CT

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Hello. I'm Barbara and I enjoy working with children. I have 15 years of experience as a teacher and tutor for children at on-grade, gifted, and remedial levels. I have a bachelor's degree and master's degree. I tutor Math, (Algebra I & II, elementary, middle school, high school math, pre-algebra, Geometry, SSAT, ISEE & SAT, SAT...

Care Member says "Barbara is a great and super professional tutor. I hired her for help in becoming fluent in spanish and over the time we have worked together my spanish...

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Erin S.

Private Educator And Educational Consultant

New Canaan, CT

5.0(0)
from
$55/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
As a longtime educational professional, I'm passionate about teaching. For over 30 years, I have taught students of all ages and abilities. Specializing in assisting with IEP's and 504's, as well as educational consulting. I pride myself on my ability to genuinely connect with a student, which helps them grow their confidence...
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Susan G.

Energetic Bonus Grandma Type Looking To Help Take The Stress Out Of Childcare.

New Canaan, CT

from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Energetic, experienced "Grandma" type nanny/sitter available to babysit on weekends. I nannied during college, graduated from Yale, had a great career, married & raised my stepdaughter & our b/g twins, who are teenagers now. I'm a full-time nanny during the week but have some free time on the weekends. I'm a substitute teacher...
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Jasmine U.

New Canaan, CT

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
I'm a mother of three children. I have experience with children because I babysit my friends' children for 3 years and I read to my kids every day. I help them with their homework. I'm very fun with kids and fair with them. I am also a great cook and great cleaner. I have raised 3 boys and babysat other kids before.
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Laura H.

New Canaan, CT

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Laura , I grew up in New Canaan and am now attending Bowdoin College in Maine. I am home for the summer and hoping to spend some time working for a family/ families this summer. I have such fond memories of my babysitters growing up, and really want to replicate that experience for the kids I take care of and find a...
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Suzanne M.

Masters In Education, Specializing In Working With Elementary Children And Students Learning English

New Canaan, CT

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
With over 20 years experience working with American children and teens as well as young adults and adults from other countries, I love to help students grow and learn to their full potential. Currently a teacher at an international school in NY, I am relocating to CT and available to tutor in Fairfield and Westchester...
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Sydnie D.

Part-time Tutor Available

Ridgefield, CT

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I am a 4th year college student at James Madison University. I have worked at the Ridgefield extended school year program and have worked as an after school counselor. Both of these jobs heavily involved tutoring and teaching school material. I am personable and get along great with kids. I would love to help you out!
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Samantha N.

Somers, NY

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I am a high school English teacher who has been working with children for over eight years and teaching for two years. I am dependable, caring, and can readily adapt to new and challenging situations. As a teacher, and as a tutor I am passionate about creating positive learning experiences for students of all needs and...
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Lydia C.

The Dancing Neuroscience!

Stamford, CT

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hello there! I'm Lydia , and I'm a recent graduate from the University of Rochester where I studied Neuroscience and Dance. I am taking a gap year before attending medical school in 2021, and would love to continue to teach and work with students before I go! I have experience with professional tutoring companies , was a...
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Lidia P.

Retired Medical Doctor, Professor, And Writer

Mount Kisco, NY

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$50/hr
I am a high energy mother of five rambunctious daughters as well as a successful medical doctor, professor, and writer for over 40 years. I have seen it all! I just retired and am looking forward to online teaching and writing. I'm a big help with Life Science, Biology, Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Psychology--basically anything...
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Susan G.

Afternoon Nanny, Art Instruction

Pound Ridge, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
For the last two years I met the school bus for two girls between the ages of 9-13 and would oversee homework, drive them to New Canaan for dance lessons and swimming, often having supper with them or preparing food for them. I would feed the dog and take for play, before the girls came home. In the summer I met them at the end...
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Alexandra D.

Part-Time College-Aged Tutor

North Salem, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I am currently a writing tutor for undergraduate students at an accredited university, where I am pursuing a BA in Clinical Psychology and Art Therapy. I have extensive experience in the arts, having studied in camps, classes, and formal courses since elementary school. I have also been writing formally and informally for...
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Laura C.

Mount Kisco, NY

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$30/hr
6 years experience
I'm an experienced babysitter and tutor. I've babysat and tutored kids since I was 14. I am currently a college student.
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Liana F.

School Counselor Seeking Part-time Position

Katonah, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello! My name is Liana. I am a school counselor, working at the middle school and high school level. I work with grades 6th-9th and focus on academic, social and emotional goals. I also have a background as a teacher's assistant for children with special needs. I am seeking a position for the summer only. I have a very...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Cross River, NY

Reading Tutors in Cross River, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Lori M.

We started with Lori when our son was just a newborn and our daughter was a little over a year old. Lori took wonderful care of our children...

- Care member

Laurie L.

Laurie is everything that you want in care giver, she is dependable and cares for your children as they are her own. We had Laurie watch 2...

- Chris M.

Nan V.

Nan was so thoughtful, well prepared and kind. She was clear with objectives and kept me in the loop on everything she was doing with my...

- Montana A.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Cross River, NY

Hiring a local reading tutor in Cross River, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $30.00 per hour as of June 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 2 reading tutors in Cross River, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Cross River 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 Cross River 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 Cross River 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 Cross River, 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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