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60 reading tutors are listed in Garfield, NJ
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 3 years
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I was an ELA tutor at the SCA Tutoring center in Garfield (2/2015-10/2015).
I taught ESL in Vietnam from 12/2015-6/2020.
I worked as a private tutor for two Japanese expatriate families living in Vietnam (11/2019-6/2020).
I recently finished working with four children who were learning remotely (09/2020 - 03/2021).
I make my...
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Tutoring duties & responsibilities : Assisting child with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks. Teaching skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills and approaches to answering test questions & Providing child and parents with positive &...
Melissa D.
Garfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello, My name is Melissa! Im looking for a full-time or part-time nanny/babysitter job ready to start as soon as possible. I've been a long term nanny for families for 5 years now providing the best care for ages as young as newborns to ages 10 years old. I've also assisted with online teaching, learning, and speech therapy. I...
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I started babysitting 3 years ago with my cousin's kids, two boys 4 and 6 years old. I did it part time when the parents were busy. After that I met the family with two kids, girl 5 and boy 1.5 years old. I took care of them 3 days during the week. My responsibilities were to play with kids, read them books, take them out for a...
Kamryn R.
New York, NY
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hello, I'm Kamryn!
I am finishing my sophomore year at the Fashion Institute of Technology studying Marketing. I enjoy spending my time cooking and reading. I am a reliable, caring, energetic, and organized individual with 6 years of experience caring for children from infants to tweens (consisting of three tweens, two...
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"Kamryn was a god send - I was a first time parent and super nervous leaving my infant with someone I didn't know and she was so wonderful. Very sweet and great with M! She was very accommodating to our schedule...
Reviewed by Sara B.
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Hi! My name is Dorothea (Téa) and I would love to babysit for date nights! I'm available at 6:30 p.m. on weekdays and can start babysitting any time on the weekends with advanced notice. I have experience in babysitting kids of all ages. I am patient, fun, energetic, understanding to kids' needs. I can help with ensuring the...
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"To say Dorothea is amazing is an understatement. My kids usually are not happy when we are going out without them, but when they know she is babysitting they are excited. She is so kind, caring, punctual,...
Reviewed by Sara N.
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I am bi-lingual French-English and seek a position working with infants, toddlers and school-aged kids, whom I can also tutor. I have worked as a personal chef and can prepare many varied dishes for the whole family.
I love working with babies, and work on stimulating them with exercises, music, and regular outings. I also have...
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"Kelly truly is the most amazing child care provider we have ever met. She can both take care of our 10 year old with special needs and tutor our elder 9th grader in Latin and math. Latin and math that s right....
Reviewed by Boaz M.
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I am from Lima, Peru and I truly love children. I love spending time with them and watching them grow day by day. I enjoy providing all the love they need when their parents are not home. Teaching them new things like being polite to one another and having excellent manners as well. I love dancing, singing, reading books and...
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"Jenny is truly one of a kind. We were so fortunate to have her look after our kids in a time of crisis. Our nanny at the time had left us abruptly, with a sick infant in the hospital and a 5 year old at home....
Reviewed by Karni S.
Kayla C.
Waldwick, NJ
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello there!
Being a babysitter has always been one of my top jobs since I was a young girl. Being the oldest of four, I have always been surrounded by kids of every age. I love being with children and toddlers and enjoy being a babysitter on my time off. I have over 10 years of experience and have babysat all different types...
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"I'm so thankful we found Kayla. She's been a total rock star with my kids and is generally so likable. She's great with communication, being on time, she's responsive, patient, kind, and all the other things I...
Reviewed by Katie C.
Heather L.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 14 yrs exp
Nurturing, Responsible And Patient Nanny For All Aspects Of Child Care; With Overnight Availability
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I have cared for a family with two young children multiple times as needed, from 2009 to August 2010. When I cared for them, I stayed at their home. I would get them up in the morning and ready for the day. I would make breakfast and clean up. I would also do the children's laundry. Our activities during the day varied. The park...
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"Heather took care of my son, going to the park and lots of classes/activities. She prepared meals, did laundry, and cleaned up around the house. She is very reliable and kind."
Reviewed by Juliette T.
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I've been working with children since I was 16 years old, starting out as an Assistant Instructor at my dojo. Over the past 8 years I have been working with children in various capacities and steadily growing my experience. I have had extensive experience as a nanny, caregiver, dog and cat sitter and reading and writing tutor. I...
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"Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My children adore him! He is fun and extremely caring. Riley...
Reviewed by Amanda F.
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Hello, my name is Jaelle but you can call me Jae! Starting at 13 I've worked at my church's nursery every Sunday, which was truly a blessing. From then I have had lots of experience with kids, including babysitting for friends, family, and coworkers. Every summer since 15 I've worked at a Children's Camp as the Head Art Teacher...
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"Ms. Jay is an excellent caregiver! She is very patient, kind, resourceful & always willing to go above and beyond. "
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Anna B.
Harrison, NJ
$35/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hello!
I'm Anna and I am a creative and energetic tutor that loves to create fun activities and songs for the children I help and supervise. I am also a children's author-illustrator with several years of experience tutoring children ages 6-16 and hold a Masters in Childhood Studies.
My motto is "Learning should be fun!" and...
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"Anna is an amazing tutor. She made a great connection with my six year daughter. I seen improvement in my child"s reading and math abilities after the first week. She was always punctual and flexible. I plan to...
Reviewed by Kimberly D.
Jessica E.
North Bergen, NJ
$55/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have taught students in grades preschool through 2nd grade in inclusion and special education settings. I have experience teaching in an online environment. I am available to do lessons through both face to face and an online portal. In addition, I have created daily plans for homeschool students.
I also have experienced...
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I am an experienced preschool teacher of 20 years. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I have experience in babysitting ages from infant to teenagers. I have a great passion for being a caregiver and enjoy being a part of a child's growth. I am very creative and like to do arts and crafts. My go to activities with children I...
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"Gia was such a pleasure to talk with! She was punctual in all of our communications, and it is very evident that she loves her job caring for children!"
Reviewed by Sarah D.
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I'm Jessica!
I'm oriented with educational areas but I'm more interested in personalized care. I have a degree based on pedagogy, I studied foreign languages in my country (Colombia) English and French and I worked as a teacher, I have experience teaching and taking care with kids with special needs and with ADHD. I have...
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"Jessica is a proactive girl, besides she is helpful and she can communicate in an excellent way, she is sociable, friendly and kind."
Reviewed by Diana E.
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I have four years experience as a Developmental Learning Specialist working with children and adults with learning challenges, students on the autism spectrum and of various neuro-diverse profiles. In this capacity, I also designed and implemented homeschool curricula, summer camp programming, and taught yoga to clients and...
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"Alexia exceeded my expectations. She is reliable and keeps both my boy's organized with their school work. I would highly recommend her service."
Reviewed by Maria D.
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I have a wide range of experiences caring for children.
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I also have experience in daycare, primarily with toddlers. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Education in 2012, I substitute taught in elementary schools and tutored students in reading and math. In May 2016, I...
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"We loved having Stephanie! Being new to the city I was nervous about leaving my children with a stranger but I felt right at ease after talking to Stephanie on the phone. My two children (6&3) loved having her...
Reviewed by Melodie H.
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Hi, I am 32 years old, and originally from Thailand. I currently live in Ridgewood, NJ. I graduated with bachelors degree from Thailand, faculty of economics. I am non-smoker and I love pet. I describe myself as a reliable, caring, friendly, responsible, patient, hard-working, adventurous, and easy-going person. Moreover I am...
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"My son loves to play with Waranrat so much. She's good at providing him great amount of physical/brain activities both indoor and outdoor. She works really hard, very attentive, communicates with him very well....
Reviewed by Kiyoka K.
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I have worked with international students in London, Paris and Barcelona. As a former NYC Teaching Fellow, having worked with students from NYC's most prestigious schools, including Dalton, Ethical Culture, Horace Mann, West Side Montessori, Stephen Wise and the Quad, coupled with my 20 years of teaching experience, I have the...
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"Melissa worked with my 7-year old daughter and two of her classmates during the pandemic. Melissa was fantastic with the kids and taught them a lot while helping them have fun during a difficult year. My...
Reviewed by Katie L.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Garfield, NJ
Kamryn R.
5.0
Kamryn was a god send - I was a first time parent and super nervous leaving my infant with someone I didn't know and she was so wonderful. Very sweet and great with M! She was very accommodating to our schedule and still keeps in touch if she's home from school. We would hire her in a New York...
- Sara B.
Dorothea G.
5.0
To say Dorothea is amazing is an understatement. My kids usually are not happy when we are going out without them, but when they know she is babysitting they are excited. She is so kind, caring, punctual, communicative, and just anything you would want from someone caring for your kids. My daughter...
- Sara N.
Kelly R.
5.0
Kelly has been with us for one year, taking care of our three daughters aged 3 to 5.
She is great with them, always pushing them to learn new things and to become more independent. She is very dedicated to improve the writing of our elder daughters, taught them some math, and initiated them to...
- Mirna K.
Jenny M.
5.0
Jenny is truly one of a kind. We were so fortunate to have her look after our kids in a time of crisis. Our nanny at the time had left us abruptly, with a sick infant in the hospital and a 5 year old at home. Jenny came into our lives and literally saved us. She is an amazing person. Very kind and...
- Karni S.
Kayla C.
5.0
I'm so thankful we found Kayla. She's been a total rock star with my kids and is generally so likable. She's great with communication, being on time, she's responsive, patient, kind, and all the other things I need in someone. My kids adore her. I'd recommend her highly. But don't take her. :-)
- Katie C.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Garfield, NJ
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Garfield, NJ?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Garfield, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 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 Garfield, NJ?
Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Garfield, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Garfield 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 Garfield that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Garfield, NJ?
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 Garfield 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 Garfield, NJ?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Garfield, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Garfield, NJ 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.