Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted Reading Tutors Near Me in Fords, NJ

We have 60 reading tutors in Fords, NJ! Compare and hire the best reading tutor to fit your needs.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Available now!

IllustrationSmallTutoring image
Jenna S.'s Photo

Jenna S.

Babysitter

Fords, NJ

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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,...
See profile
Mariana P.'s Photo

Mariana P.

Experienced And Compassionate Educator Offering Personalized Care And Learning Support

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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...

See profile
Jasmine O.'s Photo

Jasmine O.

Full / Part Time

Linden, NJ

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a full time, professional nanny with 6 years of experience. I started caring for a 6-month-old and I have experience with children up to 15 years old! I am very big on sensory play for the younger ages. Also, reading, singing, coloring, any fun learning activites to keep your child reaching milestones! For the older...

Stephanie H. says "I can't say enough good things! From the very first day Jasmine met our children, she connected with them, and quickly developed a reliable routine...

See profile
Kiamira B.'s Photo

Kiamira B.

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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."

See profile
Ariel J.'s Photo

Ariel J.

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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...

See profile
Vanessa J.'s Photo

Vanessa J.

Nanny

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
(Please read profile thoroughly before inquiring) I'm a responsible, crafty, and adventurous nanny with a Bachelor's in Food Science & Nutrition and a love for creating kid-friendly, healthy meals. I'm reliable, flexible, and great at building trust with both kids and parents. I have experience with infants, toddlers, twins,...

John K. says "Vanessa watched our 3 kids (two 1.5 years and a 4 year old) when we were in town for a wedding. Very professional and punctual. We would trust her to watch...

See profile
Nancy S.'s Photo

Nancy S.

Full / Part Time Babysitter - Nanny

Staten Island, NY

3.7(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi parents, if you are looking for a trustworthy, loving, patient + fun nanny then please continue to read. My name is Nancy + if you ask the kids I have worked with what my job is, they'll say 'keep me safe, happy + healthy!' My experience is extensive. I have a degree in Elementary Education but my wealth of knowledge comes...

Christina D. says "Nancy interviewed with us. She was more than qualified to take care of our 18-month old daughter and it was extremely difficult to choose between her...

See profile
Jessica B.'s Photo

Jessica B.

Staten Island, NY

4.5(1)
from
$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...

See profile
Frances L.'s Photo

Frances L.

Full-Time Childcare

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello my name is Francis, and in addition to both pet and elder care, I am also very skilled in child care. For the last three years, I cared for a 5-year-old girl, bringing her to doctor's appointments, administering medication, transporting her back and forth to school, preparing meals, and caring for general well being. I...

Karen T. says "Frances is the most caring person I know. She came to work for us in late August when my Mom got out of the hospital. France's would make my Mom's meals,...

See profile
Michael V.'s Photo

Michael V.

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

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$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...

See profile
Chantley T.'s Photo

Chantley T.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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."

See profile
Susan M.'s Photo

Susan M.

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

Keyport, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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...

See profile
Shalayne V.'s Photo

Shalayne V.

Sewaren, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, My name is Shalayne. I am a 38-year-old woman who has been around kids for all of my life. Growing up with 4 younger siblings, I was pretty much my mother's helper with everything. I have been in the child care business for the better side of 20 years working with ages from infant to 20 years old. I was also a preschool...

Care Member says "Shalayne is a dedicated and a giving person with children. She goes above and beyond. She also has great communication with parents, which is very...

See profile
Sammy D.'s Photo

Sammy D.

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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...

See profile
Barrie B.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Maria S.'s Photo

Maria S.

Certified Elementary School Teacher/Part-Time Tutor

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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...

See profile
Solay C.'s Photo

Solay C.

Part Time College Student

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as energetic, responsible and warm. In my spare time, I like to read, go into nature or listen to energy boosting podcasts. I'm looking for a job that allows me to also be a part time student. I love working with kids because I see them as pure and the way their minds work is inspiring. I would love...

Macy P. says "Solay was an amazing babysitter. I am my younger brother's guardian and she took great care of him. She even helped out around the house knowing that I have...

See profile
Stephanie R.'s Photo

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...
See profile
Kelly R.'s Photo

Kelly R.

Early Childhood Special Education

South Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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,...

See profile
Lorraine L.'s Photo

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...

See profile

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of October 2025

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

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.

Jasmine O.

I can't say enough good things! From the very first day Jasmine met our children, she connected with them, and quickly developed a reliable...

- Stephanie H.

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

Hiring a local reading tutor in Fords, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of October 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 1 reading tutors in Fords, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Fords 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 Fords 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 Fords 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 Fords, 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.

Reading Tutor Articles

Why do dads get to be the ‘fun’ parent? How to find more balance

Why do dads get to be the ‘fun’ parent? How to find more balance

October 24, 2025 - It’s a common dynamic in many families — mom gets things done, while dad has all the fun. While mom is finding the missing “wacky” so...

How can I actually get sleep with a newborn?

How can I actually get sleep with a newborn?

October 23, 2025 - Sleep when the baby sleeps is age old advice, but what if your baby never sleeps? Or what if you’d like to check a few things off your to-do list durin...

Is a nanny share right for you?

Is a nanny share right for you?

October 23, 2025 - Finding the right child care option for your family can be overwhelming. Many parents find that they have to decide between hiring a full-time nanny or enrol...

Additional Reading Tutor Services

  • Reading Tutors in Woodbridge, NJ
  • Reading Tutors in Iselin, NJ
  • Reading Tutors in Perth Amboy, NJ
  • Reading Tutors in Sewaren, NJ
  • Reading Tutors in Colonia, NJ
  • Reading Tutors in Avenel, NJ
  • Reading Tutors in Port Reading, NJ
  • Reading Tutors in South Amboy, NJ
  • Reading Tutors in Edison, NJ
  • Reading Tutors in Rahway, NJ
  • Reading Tutors in Carteret, NJ