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Jenna S.

Babysitter

Fords, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Jenna. I am available Monday, Wednesday, Friday anytime after 3 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday. I started working with kids about three years ago. It started with my undergraduate program, transferred into working aftercare and summer camp, and now I teach K-8 students. In my spare time, I like to read,...
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Ariel J.

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi I'm Ariel and I'm 32years old, and I have been taking care of kids for the majority of my life. Coming from a big family, I've taken care of many of my younger family members, and I have professionally worked at a daycare center, Ben S. Daycare Center in Montclair, for all four years of my college education. I am currently...

Christal L. says "Ariel has been an excellent, caring baby sitter for my 4 children the last 7 years. She is patient and kind while being stern and firm. Recently, I was...

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Kiamira B.

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello If your are looking for a babysitter or a mother's helper in the Central Jersey area keep reading! I am a 24-year-old with a criminal justice B. A. 8 years of experience with childcare/mothers helper for all ages. I love kids and I specialize in day care learning, homework help, house training, potty training, sleep...

Gina T. says "Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone."

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Jessica B.

Staten Island, NY

4.5(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Welcome! I'm a 25-year-old GWU graduate and accountant with a running tutoring business. I began my tutoring career while only in High School, because I found joy in helping my peers and siblings whenever they needed it. With nearly a decade of total experience, I have had the chance to help students of various skill levels from...

Lauren M. says "So happy we found Miss Jess, amazing SAT tutor. She works with my son virtually and makes the lessons easy to follow and interactive. She really knows her...

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Michael V.

Licensed And Practicing Educator Available For Literacy, Language, And Mathematics Tutoring

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
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$150/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a certified Orton-Gillingham reading specialist and early childhood educator with 10 years of experience teaching preschool through 3rd grade. I currently teach English as a Second Language at a public elementary school in Manhattan. I specialize in structured literacy instruction, using the Orton-Gillingham approach to...

Juliette R. says "Michael is a phenomenal English tutor. He is professional, punctual, kind and intuitive. He helped my son not only make huge progress in his reading...

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Susan M.

Searching For Employment As CHHA, Child Care Provider, Personal And Or Domestic Assistant!

Keyport, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a former Teacher, and professional child care provider for children ages 2 months to 15 years old, with over 30 years experience, providing active, fun, creative, and quality, care for children throughout NJ! My experience includes teaching preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. I have run two weekend, child focused...

Care Member says "Susan is wonderful with children! She has been helping us with our son for a year and a half and we are so grateful to have found her! She takes the...

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Chantley T.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a recent 2020 Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from Campbell University located in North Carolina. I did my Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum at Ithaca College in Upstate, NY, where I worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Chemistry Department. I graduated high school from the Academy for Allied Health Sciences in Scotch Plains, NJ in...

Ruthie B. says "Very professional, well prepared and responsive individual. I'm ecstatic I hired Chantley for a 1:1 tutoring session with my son."

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Amy P.

The Math Whisperer

Staten Island, NY

4.8(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 46 families in your area
Happy Spring! I'm a certified educator with a master's degree and over 10 years of experience fostering steady, measurable progress. I focus on clear explanations and structure so academic work feels manageable and confidence grows over time. I help strengthen foundational skills and close learning gaps through personalized...

Care Member says "Great online help! Organized and clear. "

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Barrie B.

Matawan, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Experience teaching/tutoring pre-k - 8th grade. Strong ELA and Art background. Friendly, outgoing, responsive to your children's needs. Rates negotiable depending on frequency and location. Experience with ABA, IEPs Former school teacher almost finished with degree as certified veterinary technician. Knowledgeable about pets...

Amira R. says "Barrie is an amazing and patient teacher/artist. She currently tutors my 5 year old daughter and is helping her get ready for Kindergarten. My daughter...

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Brooke D.

Need Help With Summer Homework?! Meet An Engaging And Compassionate Educator...

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Hello and welcome! At only 26 years old, I've been tutoring/ teaching for over 7 years. In high school, I worked part-time at a tutoring program with elementary students. At 17, I privately tutored a sixth grader for a year. In college, I received "A"s in several early childhood education courses and completed fieldwork in a...

Bettsy M. says "Ms. D. is my son's Title I Teacher and I always describe her to my friends as a teacher with the patience of an Angel. She is so soft spoken and caring...

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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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 am CPR certified and have been since 2018. I attended Middlesex County college and ACI...

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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Maria S.

Certified Elementary School Teacher/Part-Time Tutor

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
3 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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Stephanie R.

Reliable Tutor

Highland Park, NJ

5.0(0)
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$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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Jessica G.

Energetic And Passionate Nanny Available!

Staten Island, NY

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I've cared for children for over 10 years, 5 of which was in a Montessori toddler classroom. I worked primarily with children from infancy to primary age (about 6/7 years old). But I love all ages! I'm Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid certified by the Red Cross. My college degree is Early Childhood...

Avital L. says "Jessica went above and beyond during her years providing care to our children. Her warmth, patience, and dedication to understanding the needs of...

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Kelly R.

Early Childhood Special Education

South Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified teacher with 6 years of classroom experience and a Master's degree in Special Education. Alongside my teaching career, I have consistently tutored students and love the opportunity to provide personalized support. My passion lies in working with younger learners, especially from Pre-K through 3rd grade, where I...

Natalie K. says "We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son L for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count, colors, shapes,...

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Autumn H.

Occasional Date Night

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Please read my profile before contacting me. Serious inquires only. $35 hour Currently seeking : * Pet sitting in your home. * Occasional sitting weekend/overnights *Travel Nanny w Passport and local events (weddings etc.) My Early Educator as a teaching assistant, began 2007 to 2012 ages 2 to 5 y. o Promoted to LT of...

Adriana I. says "Autumn watched my 6 months old for 3 days for 4 hours each day. She is by far the best sitter I have ever met. I would hire her again. She is very...

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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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Ariana P.

Babysitter

Staten Island, NY

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$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as kind, fun-loving, and responsible. I like working with kids because you get to help them discover the world. Most of the women in my family work with children in schools as teachers, paras, or as specialists (PT/OT/Speech). I'm looking for a job that allows some flexibility. I started working...
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Bhuv R.

Edison, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
I've always been really good with kids and have a lot of experience babysitting. I know how to keep them entertained, make sure they're safe, and handle things calmly if something goes wrong. I'm patient and easy to talk to, so kids usually feel comfortable around me pretty quickly. I also work at Kumon, so I can help with...
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  • The average posted rate is $15.00/hr as of May 2026

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Fords, NJ

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

Ariel J.

Ariel has been an excellent, caring baby sitter for my 4 children the last 7 years. She is patient and kind while being stern and firm....

- Christal L.

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.

Kiamira B.

Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone.

- Gina T.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Fords, NJ

The average cost for a reading tutor in Fords, NJ as of May 2026 is $15.00 per hour. Rates can vary based on the tutor’s experience, education level, and the type of support needed. Tutors with specialized training in literacy, early education, or learning differences may charge higher rates, while group sessions or recurring schedules may offer more consistent pricing.

Reading tutors in Fords, NJ help students develop key literacy skills such as phonics, vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension. Depending on the child’s needs, tutors may focus on early reading fundamentals, improving confidence, or helping with school assignments and test preparation. Sessions are often tailored to the student’s grade level and learning style.

To find a good reading tutor in Fords, NJ, many parents compare profiles based on experience, teaching approach, and reviews from other families. It’s helpful to ask about the tutor’s methods, familiarity with your child’s curriculum, and experience working with similar age groups. Scheduling an initial session can also help determine if the tutor is a good fit.

Parents in Fords, NJ often consider hiring a reading tutor when a child is struggling with reading skills, falling behind in school, or lacking confidence. Early support can help build strong foundational skills, while older students may benefit from targeted help with comprehension or academic performance. Tutors can also support children who simply want to advance their reading abilities.

Many reading tutors in Fords, NJ have experience supporting students with learning differences such as dyslexia or attention challenges. Some tutors specialize in structured literacy approaches or individualized learning plans. It’s important to ask about a tutor’s experience and training to ensure they can effectively support your child’s specific needs.

Before hiring a reading tutor in Fords, NJ, consider asking about their teaching experience, approach to instruction, and familiarity with your child’s grade level. You may also want to discuss goals, expected progress, and how sessions will be structured. Understanding how the tutor tracks improvement and communicates updates can help ensure a successful experience.

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