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Jennifer W.

Reader Leader

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a Certified Teacher of Early Childhood and Elementary Education with over 30 years teaching experience in public education. My honors include Franklin School Teacher of the Year, NJ Governor's Recognition for Outstanding Teaching, Character Education Director and Greater Somerset County YMCA Leader. I have expertise in...

David M. says "JENNIFER IS AMAZING! She has been tutoring my two daughters in reading/math for the past 2 years. What a wonderful teacher! Patient, super detailed,...

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Jade R.

Tutoring

Dunellen, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hi my name is Jade and I am a graduate of Monmouth University. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education K-6 and Special Education K-12. I have been a tutor for the past 2 years. I am reliable and willing to go above and beyond to support the needs of your child.
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Alexandra W.

Dunellen, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I am an educator, who has experience teaching preschool to 6th grade. I specialize in reading, and writing.
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Lucia G.

I Enjoy Working With Kids

Dunellen, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
Hello, I'm Lucia. I've been working with kids for 3 years now. I'm a preschool teacher . I worked 3 years as a preschool teacher and still continuing. I love working with kids, I love painting with them, reading books or even teaching them. I am comfortable with pets. I do speak 2 languages. (English and Spanish). I also have my...
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Mariana P.

Experienced And Compassionate Educator Offering Personalized Care And Learning Support

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I'm a creative, caring, upbeat teacher. I graduated with a focus on children. I'm very passionate about my job. My favorite activities with kids are: reading, music, arts and crafts, and sports. I do tutoring as well.

Stephanie Z. says "I have seen first hand just how wonderful Mariana is with kids and know how passionate she is about teaching. Friendly demeanor and genuine personality...

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Shelby S.

Bridgewater, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! I am a 7th year certified teacher. I have my Masters of Arts in Teaching in Elementary and Special Education and currently teach grade 5 literacy. I am certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner. My experience with children includes teaching grades Pre-K through 12, various needs and ability levels. I am available for...

Cathryn R. says "Shelby has been a great caregiver. She is very dependable. Calm with the kids and has been unflappable. My kids really enjoy their time with her. She...

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Sammy D.

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hey my name is Samantha but you can also call me Sammy! From reading your requests I think I would be a marvelous fit as your childs babysitter! I have my own car and I'm familiar with the area so transportation would not be an issue. I attended Middlesex County college and ACI Medical and Dental school & am currently employeed...

Nathan L. says "Sammy has been wonderful with our 2 little ones. She's been flexible with our hectic schedule and we're so happy to have found her. Our children adore her...

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Taryn L.

Stirling, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Taryn! I grew up in New Jersey and recently moved back from Maryland where I was working in a childcare center teacher preschool. I taught at this center for 7 years and worked with all ages ranging from infants to 5 years old. I love to read in my spare time and be outside as much as I can!

Care Member says "Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are high energy,...

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Andrea P.

Plainfield, NJ

4.8(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Andrea, I am married with two gown daughters, I live in Bedminister, I have worked at the North Plainfield board of Education for 7 years, as a Paraprofessional, and from there I worked at Sunshine Preschool as the Head Infant toddler teacher, I love children, and people, after I left the daycare, I have cared...

Kimberly M. says "Andrea was professional, attentive, and trustworthy. I felt that my girls were safe, which is the most important thing for me. My two year old has a...

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Heidi K.

Reading Specialist/Language Arts And Math Tutor

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 35 years of teaching experience. I am a retired language arts teacher and reading specialist. I have taught elementary school language arts and math and middle school language arts. Please contact me to discuss how I can help your child improve in school.

Care Member says "Heidi helped my son immensely after he fell behind. She does a great job of breaking down complex subjects in a way he can understand and at his level....

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Coco B.

Homeschool Teacher/Tutor/Child Care Provider

Cranford, NJ

4.6(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi everyone! Teaching and caring for children is both my passion and my purpose. Working as an Elementary School Teacher for the past 7 years, plus over 10 years of childcare experience has opened my eyes and heart to children's needs-- academically, socially, and emotionally. I absolutely love what I do and wish to broaden...

Natali E. says "I feel incredibly lucky and happy to have met Coco. From the moment she stepped into my home, her consulting brought a sense of clarity and warmth that I...

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Stephanie R.

Reliable Tutor

Highland Park, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I began tutoring during college as a way to stay connected in the local community (and earn pocket cash). Since then, I've had the pleasure of working with families of different backgrounds and children with ranging levels of academic comfort. Teaching has become a passion of mine. Specific clients/experience includes: -3 ESL...
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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

Summit, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
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Lorraine L.

English Teacher & Professional Tutor

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello. I am available for online tutoring or proofreading. I have years of experiencing teaching English and proofreading papers. I'm happy to help you with your English needs via online learning. Currently my students range from 6th & 7th graders to adults including business professionals who want to improve their English...

Addie D. says "Lorraine was very helpful with teaching me English. She was very patient with me making sure I know and understand everything she was teaching. She helped...

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Layla D.

Any Subject Tutor - Including SAT Or GRE Prep

Raritan, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience
I recently graduated from Arcadia University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Masters in Public Health. I have been tutoring for the past 6 years. Now I work independently. I have tutored a range from 3rd grade to post-college. I mostly tutor math or SAT prep, I have done chemistry, statistics, SSAT prep, ACT and GRE...

Xiaohua Z. says "Layla is a really good tutor. She has great patient and much knowledge. My son likes her class. He said that she is very smart and know everything he...

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Danielle F.

Child Care

Somerset, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I am not available to take on new families at this time. I am a fun and creative person who loves working with kids. I enjoy being active and like to encourage the children to do the same. Since I am creative, I can easily come up with fun activities like games and arts and crafts to get children involved and keep them...

Caitlin D. says "Danielle has cared for our 20 month old a few times now and has been consistently fantastic! Most recently, my daughter had just come down with a cold...

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Coco B.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have been blessed with over 10 years of experience as a K-6 Elementary Classroom Teacher across a wide range of settings. Since transitioning from the classroom in 2020, I have had the incredible opportunity to work directly with families in their homes providing virtual learning support and fully customized homeschool...
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Maria S.

Certified Elementary School Teacher/Part-Time Tutor

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Maria. I have be working as an elementary public school teacher for 31 years. Currently, I teach second grade. I have also taught grades 1, 3, and 5. I have experience working with Special Education students in an inclusion setting, and work one-on-one with special ed students privately. I am available to tutor...

Elma P. says "Maria is such an asset to our sons academic growth!!!! He's been coming to Maria for a few years now and we definitely have seen some growth in him. She...

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Danielle M.

Future Elementary School Teacher Seeking Job During School Year

Bridgewater, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have taught 4th and 5th grade for the past 10 years. During that time, I taught math, reading, writing, science and social studies. I am excited to be teaching 2nd grade this year!
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Devyn J.

Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hi. I'm Devyn!! I'm currently a student at Louisiana State University (LSU) studying fashion. I've been working with kids for a little over 5 years. Most recently I worked at a daycare working with kids from the age of 3 months - 7 years old. During the summer and winter breaks I work at my former cheer gym as a Jr. Cheer coach....
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $32.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Dunellen, NJ

Reading Tutors in Dunellen, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Jennifer W.

JENNIFER IS AMAZING! She has been tutoring my two daughters in reading/math for the past 2 years. What a wonderful teacher! Patient, super...

- David M.

Mariana P.

I have seen first hand just how wonderful Mariana is with kids and know how passionate she is about teaching. Friendly demeanor and genuine...

- Stephanie Z.

Shelby S.

Shelby has been a great caregiver. She is very dependable. Calm with the kids and has been unflappable. My kids really enjoy their time with...

- Cathryn R.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Dunellen, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in Dunellen, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $32.50 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 4 reading tutors in Dunellen, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Dunellen 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 Dunellen 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 Dunellen 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 Dunellen, NJ, 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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