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Kelly S.

Full-time Caregiver/tutor Available

Island Park, NY

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I spent the first two years of my college career as an education major, before switching to strictly English. I am proficient in the English language and have had much experience helping others to grasp the language. I currently work as a substitute teacher in an elementary and middle school, where I provide ample educational...
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Danielle O.

Tutor For Children All Ages

Island Park, NY

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$20/hr
I am currently 21 years old in an accelerated program at Molloy College. I graduated from Holy Trinity high school in 2018 top 10% of my graduating class. I took 8 regents and have an advanced destination NYS diploma. Took all honors and AP class that were offered. Please contact me with any questions..
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Angela S.

Childcare

Island Park, NY

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I was a Nanny for a family in Lynbrook. I raised twin boys since they were 6 months old and had been with them 10 years. I also worked for another family in East Rockaway for twin toddler boys and their older brother. I am ready to love another family long term. I have my own transportation and I am reliable. I am CPR and First...
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Melanie M.

Island Park, NY

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
Available to babysit part-time. Working towards CDA and work non childcare job to pay bills. Spent 17 years in corporate. 5 nieces/nephews, no kids. I'm the "fun" auntie and craft lady. I take parental direction well, also comfortable leading the children in activities. Recent example: 3 kids (3, 6, 7) that were "bored". I...
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Michael H.

Tutor / Remote And In Person (Nassau County)

Island Park, NY

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$45/hr
10 years experience
Experienced tutor with reasonable rates. Parents and guardians I am here to meet your child's academic needs. I am available to help your child remotely or in person. All necessary safety precautions for your child and family. -New York State certified Grade 1-12 certified teacher- -17 years teaching experience- -SAT-ACT-English...
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Cathy D.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Occasional Or Part Time Work

Long Beach, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have a degree in early childhood and elementary education and am a former nursery school teacher and toddler teacher. I've cared for children from infancy through preteen years. I enjoy reading, cooking, crafts and outdoor activities. I enjoy working on craft projects and baking with children and helping them develop their...

Care Member says "Cathy has been helping me raise my two children for the past 6 years! She is smart, kindhearted, gentle, calm, extremely helpful, has excellent...

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Yaquelin G.

Uniondale, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Hello I'm Yaquelin but I go by Jackie and I'm 24 years old . I have experience working in a daycare with children ages 3 months - 13 years old & have also worked with families. I have a 13-year-old brother who I absolutely adore and enjoy helping him out with homework , helping him study , reading, etc.. I have my own car so...

Evelyn G. says "Yaquelin took care of my 4 year old for about 4 months . Unfortunately we ended up moving and she wasn't able to drive to us anymore being that we were...

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Nailah S.

Trustworthy And Fun Loving Child Care Provider

Saint Albans, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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...

Brittany W. says "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...

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Shanthi T.

Full-Time Babysitter

Bellerose, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a well educated, citizen, responsible and good care provider. I have over 9 years of experience of babysitting from infants to toddlers. So for, I worked with 7 families. I can do pick ups and drop offs children from school. I can help with their homework, read to/with them, and play with them. Light housekeeping and...

Pressy T. says "Very responsible, reliable and great help around the house as well."

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June K.

Full Time Nanny

Bellmore, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked at a daycare. I left the daycare now to babysit my granddaughter and a little boy 6 to 3 on Mondays. I also was an aide and also teach Religious Education (1st Grade). I read to them, teach letters, numbers, play activities, and change diapers. I am CPR Certified. I worked as a Nanny in Franklin Square for 3-month-old...

Kristin E. says "June has watched my kids for me and they adore her, all the kids she watches end up calling her nanny. She's been doing this for a long time and enjoys...

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Teodora S.

Part-time Care Giver

Hempstead, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a NY State certified teacher. I have over 15 years of experience and I have extensive tutoring experience in a variety of fields. I have tutored in reading as well as math. I have helped students learn to improve their reading skills through phonemic awareness and helped students navigate through the complexities of math...
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Maria B.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Jamaica, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I am an educator, first and foremost. I have a masters degree in elementary education and I am a certified yoga instructor. I am a former Montessori school teacher with a passion for teaching toddlers to read. As a caregiver, I always take a learning-centric approach. I have had the honor of working with children in different...

Pamela M. says "Maria looked after my kids during pandemic homeschooling. She is kind, gentle, playful and very respectful of a family's needs. My kids absolutely loved...

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Scott M.

Scholar Success Coach

Hempstead, NY

5.0(1)
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$34/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Scott M, MSW. I graduated with my Master's of Social Work from Fordham University in May 2019. Prior to obtaining my Master's, I graduated from Farmingdale State College in December 2015 and started my teaching career. I am a certified Teaching Assistant. I worked at Hempstead High School for 2. 5 years working with...

Miriam L. says "Mr.Scotty , as my son calls him, is an amazing tutor. The tutoring sessions for my 5 and 11 year old went amazing. His ability to hone in on their...

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Colleen M.

Babysitter And Tutor!

Bellmore, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Michelle G. says "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...

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Ilana D.

Merrick, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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...

Callie O. says "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...

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Kailey N.

Writing Tutor, English Tutor

Rockville Centre, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
5 years experience
I've tutored kids in subjects overall and also helped with higher level writing! I also tutor/practice english as a second language with both refugees and mandarin Chinese speakers.
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Patricia O.

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

Merrick, NY

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...

Casey S. says "Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to....

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Deondra M.

NYU Tutoring

Far Rockaway, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I have a B. A. from NYU and have experience tutoring in the NYC Public school system. You can trust that I will give your student the one on one tutoring experience expected. I am also well versed in college preparation.

Coretta A. says "Deondra has a very friendly attitude, she always on time, patient, knowledgeable and works great with my boys. Before tutoring, my son read below grade...

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Jade E.

Part-time Fun Tutor

Saint Albans, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Jade E. I have over 6 years of experience in tutoring K-12 students including my volunteer work with children throughout high college. I provide 1-on-1 tutoring in reading, writing, mathematics and science. I focus on offering a personalized academic for each student. I currently hold a bachelors degree in...

Kaylee S. says "K. is a 6th grader, she rushes thru reading a passage and does not slow down to pronounce properly. During the reading session Jade was great with her....

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Joanna T.

Dedicated And Compassionate Babysitter

Garden City, NY

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.40/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Island Park, NY

Reading Tutors in Island Park, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Cathy D.

Cathy has been helping me raise my two children for the past 6 years! She is smart, kindhearted, gentle, calm, extremely helpful, has...

- Care member

Yaquelin G.

Yaquelin took care of my 4 year old for about 4 months . Unfortunately we ended up moving and she wasn't able to drive to us anymore being...

- Evelyn G.

Nailah S.

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...

- Brittany W.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Island Park, NY

Hiring a local reading tutor in Island Park, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $27.40 per hour as of July 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 5 reading tutors in Island Park, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Island Park 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 Island Park 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 Island Park 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 Island Park, 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.

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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