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Danielle J.

Mathematics Tutor: Any Age Level Or Content Area

Keansburg, NJ

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$55/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I'm Danielle, an experienced educator based in Central NJ with over 6 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I'm a certified Middle School Math teacher who makes learning fun, clear, and confidence-building. While I specialize in 6th and 7th grade Pre-Algebra, I've worked with students from preschool through...
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Lauren S.

Belford, NJ

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$23/hr
2 years experience
My name is Lauren and I am an Elementary Education and Special Education certified teacher! I am currently a 1st grade teacher! I am an avid learner and love to teach! I also have a background in babysitting and tutoring outside of the classroom!
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Alexandra F.

Rumson, NJ

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I have 11 years of experience as an elementary teacher and tutor! I can help with Reading and Math and any other skills that your child might need!
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Mary Beth G.

Elementary Teacher

Oceanport, NJ

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$45/hr
10 years experience
I have been teaching in the public school system for over 25 years. I am a passionate educator who differentiates instruction to meet my students' needs. I have been providing private tutoring lessons for the past 12 years. I am passionate about literacy and excel in teaching study skills.
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Antoinette S.

Reading & ESL - K-12 Basic Skills Teacher

Atlantic Highlands, NJ

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$26/hr
3 years experience
I am a certified K-12 Basic Skills teacher with 3 years of experience. I have worked with students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Experience in all subject matters where I can help with homework assignments, reinforcing skills and test prep.
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Lena C.

Tutor for Preschool to 5th Grade

Eatontown, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Lena. I am a public school teacher. I am starting my 19th year of teaching. I have taught pre-K, 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade. I am currently entering my 10th year of teaching 1st grade. I used to tutor in my old neighborhood which was filled with children. My new neighborhood is filled with older families.
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Valla W.

Part time

Atlantic Highlands, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
. I took care of a few children ages 5 months to 12 years old I will care for two children I cared for a baby gave him bottles his meals put him down for naps read him books took him for walks . I took the younger children home from school helped with homework gave them meals and snacks. We went to the playground. I had 4...

Care Member says "Val is a wonder nanny/ caregiver. She has been an essential part of our household, providing care for our 3 & 6 yr olds w/ empathy & kindness. She picks...

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Jean C.

I Have Worked As A Teacher And Babysitter For Many Years And Enjoy Being With Children.

Red Bank, NJ

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am an experienced teacher babysitter. I enjoy being with children, I like to take walks, go to the parks and libraries, read and do crafts. I enjoy being with children and love locally in Middletown.
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Jessica M.

Middletown, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jessica and I'm from Matawan, NJ. I am currently in my 3rd year of teaching kindergarten. I have my bachelors in elementary and special education from Rowan University and am currently working on getting my masters in reading from William Paterson University to get my reading specialist certification. I love...
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Emma C.

The Best Sitter You'll Ever Have

Long Branch, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
From working as a lifeguard to working at my local aquarium, I've always loved working with children. I am currently a junior at Rowan University studying to be an elementary school teacher. I can help with anything from doing laundry to reading a book before bed. Over the many years I've had while working with children, I've...
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Marie M.

Retired Nurse/ Child-young Adult Educator, Special Needs

Long Branch, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hell! I am a retired R. N. living in the North End of Long Branch with many years experience as a mother and grandmother. Emergency medicine/Trauma, I. C. U. and Pedi-I. C. U. were my career focus. I love children of all ages and had the wonderful experience of teaching underserved children in an after school enrichment program,...
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Medgine J.

Babysitter

Brooklyn, NY

4.5(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I worked at a day care center that serves children from all ages as an assistant teacher. I also babysat for over five years, and I was a paraprofessional to children with special needs for a year. Currently, I am a Patient Care Technician. Other than working, I spend time giving back to the community through volunteering. I...

Ethan L. says "Medgine is friendly, responsible and reliable. She has worked on and off with us for over a year. She consistently comes on time and is very patient with...

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Molly M.

Storyteller And Riddle Master

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a recent graduate of Sarah Lawrence College. I am passionate about modeling compassionate patient confident and respectful behavior. As an actor, I specialize in make-believe. In my spare time, I like to read lots and lots and lots and lots of books! My skills include helping with homework, creative play, and nurturing...

Care Member says "Molly is an incredibly gifted educator, is great with kids, and always gives 110% in whatever they do. I highly recommend Molly!"

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Vanessa J.

Nanny

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 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...

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Jessica F.

Part Time Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I currently live in Brooklyn, NY. I have over 7 years childcare experienced as a Nanny, working as a Teacher's Assistant for a cooperative in Virginia Beach, or working as an RBT in Hawaii. I worked with children diagnosed with ASD while working as a Teacher's Assistant and RBT. I am trained in deescalating procedures as well as...

Maryann S. says "Jessica was a wonderful babysitter. Our separation was only due to a move. I have three boys with a very active schedule and she handled sports, dinner,...

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Anna P.

Russian Babysitter Available. 6 Years Of Experience Working With Children (age 3-9).

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, Are you still looking for a babysitter? I would love the opportunity to help! I have over six years of experience working with children aged 3 to 9 and a genuine passion for nurturing their growth and development. I enjoy fostering creativity and building strong, positive connections with those I care for. I'm...

Natalia G. says "Anna who worked as a babysitter for my 9 year old son for more than a year. I wish she could be with us longer but my son's school was over and we had to...

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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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Eileen H.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'm a caring, energetic nanny and preschool teacher with over 15 years of experience supporting children of all ages. I love helping kids explore, learn, and grow through play, creativity, and everyday routines. Being a mother of two grown boys has given me insight, patience, and flexibility in caring for children. I'm...

Connie N. says "Eileen has a real gift for handling children. She is a creative, kind yet firm disciplinarian caretaker. My kids love her so much that every night they...

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Elisabeth Y.

Tutor

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Elisabeth and I am passionate about education. My experience includes tutoring a 2nd grader in both reading and math, as well as coaching several high schoolers and college students in writing and reading. I have four years experience working in college admissions at Wellesley College as both an interviewer and...
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Joel A.

Tutor For All Subjects For Elementary To Middle School

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I do home instruction for elementary, middle school and some subjects for high school. I'm currently teaching with the NYCDOE public school system. I help every kid in NYC transform themselves to become better performers in their schools. They will learn to love math, science, ELA, government/social studies, improve their...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Highlands, NJ

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

Valla W.

Val is a wonder nanny/ caregiver. She has been an essential part of our household, providing care for our 3 & 6 yr olds w/ empathy &...

- Care member

Medgine J.

Medgine is friendly, responsible and reliable. She has worked on and off with us for over a year. She consistently comes on time and is very...

- Ethan L.

Molly M.

Molly is an incredibly gifted educator, is great with kids, and always gives 110% in whatever they do. I highly recommend Molly!

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Highlands, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in Highlands, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $22.00 per hour as of November 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 Highlands, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands, 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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