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60 reading tutors are listed in Garden City, NY
The average rate is $29/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 3 years
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I am currently attending the New York COnservatory for Dramatic Arts in midtown Manhattan,=. I'm studying film and televition acting. until I moved to new york in the fall of 2017 I was heavily involved in community theatre since I was 7 years old and did every high school musical from freshman to senior year. I have coached my...
Nicole I.
Garden City, NY
$60-75/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I am currently a Kindergarten special education teacher working in the NYC DOE. In the last few years I have taught 2nd grade, 1st grade, 5th grade and 6th grade. I love working with kids and would love to help your child succeed!
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Hi! My name is Katie and I am a Fourth Grade teacher. I started to tutor when I was in college for children that were in 1st grade up until 6th grade. I have tutored children in multiple subject areas including test prep for the state tests in grade 3, 4 and 5. I also have tutored children who need extra support in reading...
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Working with children has been my dream and lifestyle for as long as I can remember. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and tutoring local kids in my hometown for their middle school education since I was 14! For all four years of high school I taught religious education to first graders. I also work at a...
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I was a working mom lucky enough to have experienced women to depend on. They made my life so much easier! Now that my children are older, I am looking to pay it forward. I can help with cooking, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, shopping, swimming supervision, & pet care.
I'd describe my personality as positive in that I...
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My name is Samantha, and I am a 28-year-old with 13 years of childcare experience.
I have previously taught as an Associate Pre-K teacher, and have worked at summer camps since I was 16. I've also worked as a nanny and babysitter as well over the years. Working with kids is my passion, which is why I am currently in grad...
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"Samantha was our weekend babysitter for years when she lived on Long Island. Selfishly, we wish she still lived locally. She is punctual, responsible, compassionate, and wonderful with our 2 kids and several...
Reviewed by Jane T.
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Hello! My name is Colleen and I am 30 years old. I am in my eighth year of teaching as an elementary school teacher. I have babysat since I was in high school for families with children ranging from 6 months to school-aged children. I also have tutored numerous children over the years in reading and mathematics. I am a very...
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"We love Ms. Colleen! We initially hired Colleen to help us with childcare so I could attend multiple Doctor's appointments, and have since hired her for date nights and even in home care while I get things done...
Reviewed by Michelle G.
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Hi! My name is Diana, I am 25 years old and I am a college graduate! I began babysitting when I was 15 years old and I love it so much. I am super creative, energetic, loving and I love to have fun with the kids! I have experience with babysitting children and coaching children. I have taught gymnastics for kids ages 2-16. I can...
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"Diana is very friendly and great with children. Diana is very creative when it comes to playing games with children and helping them engage in activities that are fun and beneficial for their development. Diana...
Reviewed by Vanessa C.
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Hi! After working in a daycare for 6 years and at an afterschool program teaching "young entrepreneurs" I have opened my eyes to a whole new world! From assisting with meals and homework to working with children of different backgrounds, I have grown to love working with children. Currently I'm looking to find work that fits...
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"Nailah was great. She was a great communicator, warm, and wanted to make sure that she modeled my parenting style with my son--which I appreciated. Would hire her again!"
Reviewed by Orly C.
Ilana D.
Merrick, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Ilana and I just graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a major in Early Childhood/ Childhood Education and a concentration in English. I have my NYS Initial Teaching Certificate (Birth - 6 grade). In the fall, I will begin earning my Master's Degree, part-time in Special Education at Queens College. I have about 5...
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"Ilana babysat for us over the summer of 2021. We loved her, and so did our 18 month old son. She took him on long walks, ran around outside, read books endlessly and did a lot of rainy day puzzles. Hopefully...
Reviewed by Callie O.
Donatella S.
Glen Oaks, NY
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Donatella. I'm active, dependable & mature with experience caring for children of varying ages. I also have experience with children with special needs. My responsibilities have included toddler care, driving children to/from school, play dates, appointments, overseeing homework and reading time, preparing meals,...
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"Donatella has every attribute that you are looking for. reliable, understanding, caring, friendly, punctual, hands on.
My children loved her from the moment she stepped into our home (and my littlest is not...
Reviewed by Krissy G.
Amparo R.
Bayside, NY
$40/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi! Welcome to my profile. I consider my self a very responsible, punctual, highly organized and honest person. I speak Spanish and English. I do not smoke. I like to work with children. I have 5 years of experience working with newborns, toddlers and kids around 6-8 years old. I like to play with the kids, helping in theirs...
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"I hired Amparo to help transport my daughter to her swimming practices. She is reliable and trustworthy. I am so glad I found her."
Reviewed by Joy W.
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Hello everyone, my name is Monique, I am 28 years of age. I am very fun, honest, energetic, reliable and a hard worker and outside of my career in the dental field I enjoy taking care of children and the elderly. Over the years I was a nanny for my 3 nieces whom are now ages 16, 8 and 3 along with professional babysitting for 5...
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"Monique was able to accommodate me on such a short notice. Initially, I was nervous to find someone to care for my 1yr old since we were coming in from out of town. But, after a phone meeting with Monique, all...
Reviewed by Ashaunti B.
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During my community service in High School, I volunteered at an Elementary as an after-school care helper. I helped care for kids with Special Needs and, on a regular basis, every day I would assist in caring for a class of 20 kids ranging in age from 5 to 7 years old kids. I totally loved the experience of sharing in their fun...
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"Be lucky if you can have Maribel spend time with your little ones! She is the absolute best! We wish we could take her with us everywhere we go!"
Reviewed by Josh D.
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I've been a childcare professional for over 15 years with experience ranging from infant care to young teens, including special needs children.
Prior to moving to NYC, I was a piano and voice teacher at Nardin Academy.
Utilizing and implementing the networking and organizational skills I have learned and developed, I have...
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"Vanessa was our babysitter and piano teacher over the last 2 years. We already miss her. She is fun, smart, creative and always kept the kids engaged and active. Anyone is lucky to have Vanessa help out with...
Reviewed by Kathleen E.
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I've been teaching Kindergarten for the past 7 years. I'm NYS certified in Early Childhood, Special Education and English as a Second Language. I received my Master Degree in Education from Canisius College.
I believe in a hands on approach and finding the learning style that best suits the student, in order to do so it's...
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"It's with much pleasure that I'm able to recommend Ms. Brittnay as a tutor. She taught my daughter four times a week for several months and she was a joy to work with. Ms. Brittnay consistently arrived at my...
Reviewed by Ashley C.
Mankin L.
Flushing, NY
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Binghamton Graduate With 3.5 Years Of Experience With Over 75 Kids Ages 4 - 12
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I'm a student of life who seeks modes of meaningful self development. In my experience, when done properly, child care & education is some of the most meaningful work.
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Hi, my name is Leah and I am a 57-year-old mother of a son in graduate school and live with my husband in Flushing, NY. I adore babies and have extensive experience caring for and working with children of all ages. In addition to raising my son and being a full time nanny for a boy from when he was a baby until he entered...
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"Leah cared for my son full-time from when he was a few months old to when he was five years old and part-time over the next few years.
Leah is sensitive, loving, patient, hardworking, and highly responsible....
Reviewed by Ron G.
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I can help a child in grade school with home work and school projects. my strong suit is grammar and essay writing.
Kiera V.
Rockville Centre, NY
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Kiera and I am currently attending Molloy University studying Childhood and Special Education. I am on a path to graduate in 2025 with a Bachelors and Masters Degree in both Childhood and Special Education with a concentration in Math.
I have experience in teaching religious education, camp counseling, college...
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"Kiera is great with my son, and I'd use her any time!"
Reviewed by Donald M.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Garden City, NY
Samantha L.
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Samantha was our weekend babysitter for years when she lived on Long Island. Selfishly, we wish she still lived locally. She is punctual, responsible, compassionate, and wonderful with our 2 kids and several pets. We were lucky to have her, and you will be too.
- Jane T.
Colleen M.
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We love Ms. Colleen! We initially hired Colleen to help us with childcare so I could attend multiple Doctor's appointments, and have since hired her for date nights and even in home care while I get things done around the house. Colleen is incredibly joyful, bubbly, punctual and communicates...
- Michelle G.
Diana A.
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She is very reliable and punctual . She helped out a lot when I was trying to give the kids less screen time. Always followed house rules. Kids love her cooking .
- Ileana R.
Nailah S.
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She was punctual and very patient with J and she’s not easy to deal with. She was very clear as far as communicating on how J was doing and keeping me updated. I was able to spend time with my family and me and my husband got a much needed break I am very appreciative of her
- Brittany W.
Ilana D.
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Ilana babysat for us over the summer of 2021. We loved her, and so did our 18 month old son. She took him on long walks, ran around outside, read books endlessly and did a lot of rainy day puzzles. Hopefully we'll work with her again!
- Callie O.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Garden City, NY
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Garden City, NY?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Garden City, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $29.00 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Garden City, NY?
Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in Garden City, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Garden City 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 Garden City that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Garden City, NY?
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 Garden City 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Garden City, NY?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Garden City, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Garden City, NY can I hire?
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.