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Mariacarmen R.

Islandia, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have been a Care-giver for over 20 years (10 yrs through Care. com) and am experienced with infants up through teen years. Children under my care have and always will be treated as individuals with kindness, love and respect ... like a child of my own. I enjoy reading, playing games, arts and crafts. I can help with homework,...
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Elizabeth C.

Elizabeth C.

Brentwood, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
My name is Elizabeth and I'm 22 years old. I do not have any "professional" experience in a childcare program but I have been babysitting my 7 younger siblings and 4 younger cousins since I was 13! I'm great with children of all ages and childcare is my passion. I'm great at communicating with the children, preparing meals,...

Joe C. says "Elizabeth is great around children. We hired her and were very please. She knows how to connect with children. Our two very young boys were very pleased."

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Christine A.

Nanny/Caregiver

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hi, I'm Christine. I have over a decade of experience nannying and providing childcare to children from ages infancy to 14 years old. I worked as a C. N. A. for about four and a half years as well. I have cared for children and adults with disabilities, special needs, severe allergies, and dietary needs and restrictions, such as...

Amber Kay P. says "Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might arise,...

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Denise D.

Passionate, Patient, And Warm Hearted Caregiver Available To Babysit! Teacher Schedule

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Denise! I am a loving mother of two amazing children! My son is 19 and my daughter is 15. I I have had the pleasure of being a stay home mom to provide my two children with the foundation for success! They both knew how to read by 4! Providing the building blocks for young children is and has always been a...

Allison H. says "Miss Denise has worked with my son since he was 7 weeks old, and with my six year old as well. I truly cannot imagine a more amazing child care provider....

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Antoinette C.

Part-Time Caregiver

North Babylon, NY

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I am currently managing my family owned business. My hours are flexible. Prior to this position, I worked at a child care center as an infant teacher age group 6 weeks to 6 months for 5 years. During The 5 years I cared for 8 babies at a time with the help of a assistant. We would read them stories, give them tummy time, tend to...
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Yolany V.

Fun And Creative Sitter

Brentwood, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Yolany. I'm 31 years old. In my years of experience I have learn that every child is different and special. I love arts and crafts, singing and dancing, teaching them their surroundings, teach them how to be organized and respectful to one another, make homework and eating fun, read books before nap time,...

Elaine W. says "She's was great sadly i had to move to the city and she couldn't come with me."

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Galina P.

Child Care

Centereach, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am a mom who raised two adopted children. Both have graduated college. Having been a stay at home mom, leaving my full time job as a banker, I focused my daily life on nurturing my children to become respectful, friendly and intelligent individuals. Returning back to work part-time for over 10 years, I realized how much I...

Laura T. says "Galina recently started caring for my two year old twin boys and she is a wonderful babysitter! She is kind, caring, patient and creative with the...

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Kristine W.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Selden, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
I am a certified elementary teacher, special education teacher, and literacy specialist. I have worked as a reading teacher, substitute teacher, and a teaching assistant. I have many years of experience working with children. I have babysat for children in every age group and have tutored for students of various ages as well. I...

Care Member says "Kristine is great with our two kids (3 months and 3 years)! She is friendly, punctual and followed all preferences/requests that we’ve gave her,...

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Jessica R.

Babysitter With 15 Years Of Experience. Certified Teacher With Experience Working With Special Needs Population.

Holbrook, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a substitute teacher and neighborhood babysitter with 15 years of experience working with children of all ages including special needs. I love arts and crafts projects and reading books. I have references available upon request. I also love pets.
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Laura E.

Sitter For Part-Time Evenings/Occasional Weekends

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...

Sally W. says "Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"

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Nadine L.

Experienced, Enthusiastic, And Dedicated Elementary Educator Seeking A Tutoring Position

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience
I'm a positive, energetic, certified teacher, reading specialist, tutor and a mother of three. For 10+ years, I worked on and off in elementary schools and tutoring kids. Recently, I dropped my third child off at his 1st year at college and I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing I love. I'm...

Brian R. says "Miss Nadine is great with the students. Very dedicated and extremely helpful. Highly recommended!!!"

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Jenna S.

Part Time Care Giver

Huntington Station, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jenna, and I'm a certified teacher (Birth-6th Grade) currently working as a Kindergarten Reading Teacher in the Farmingdale School District. I've been teaching for the past three years and am passionate about creating a warm, engaging, and inclusive environment that supports each child's academic, personal, and...
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Lisa D.

I Am Available Late Afternoon And Evening

Deer Park, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hello I am a mature and dependable nanny, that is caring and dedicated. I will be patient and kind and care for your children as if they were my own. Activities would include reading, arts and crafts, games, and outdoor fun (weather permitting) Also help with homework, dinner and snacks. I am a mother of a grown son with 2...
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Elizabeth B.

Creative , Patient, Outgoing And Loving Nanny

Farmingville, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years of experience working with youth of all ages in daycares , preschools , after school programs , youth employment programs and as a nanny for 3 years . I recently was a stay at home mother with my daughter for 5 years and last year worked as a head teacher for the 2/3s class. I enjoy doing art activities ,...
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Sandra H.

Responsible Fun Loving Babysitter

Selden, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have been a Spanish teacher for the past 31 years and would like to babysit as a side job now that both my children are now adults. I speak both Spanish and English and would be an asset to your children with school work and entertainment. I am also an elementary certified teacher. I enjoy everything outdoors. My hobbies are...
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Gina T.

Central Islip, NY

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Hi I love children playing going on walks reading and have fun I'm fun loving kids they love me just want to make a family happy and secure with me I will love there children like my own. I work as a teachers assistant for special needs children . And I'm available all summer. I'm very reliable I have my own car I'm 60 years old...
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Lady G.

Experienced Babysitter

Selden, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hi my name is Lady. I been a babysitter for about 6 years, I care for kids from ages 2 to 14 years old, I do pick ups/ drops off, cooking, cleaning and assisting with homework. I'm a big fan of outdoors activities, love music, crafts, and reading. I have great references upon request. If you need a Nanny or a babysitter I look...
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Baneen H.

Deer Park, NY

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$27/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi my name is Baneen. I've been in child care for about 6 years now. I've worked at a daycare where I've been a teachers assistant for all different age groups. In my last year there I was in charge of the infant room. I've also been a nanny for the past 2 and a half years where I cared for infants, toddlers and schools aged...
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Nicole K.

About Me!

Huntington Station, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
From a young age, I have found myself happily helping take care of my younger siblings and cousins. I had a very memorable learning experience tutoring a family friend's son during COVID. He had been in kindergarten and was just learning how to read and had been struggling a lot (especially since he was bilingual). I will never...
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Annika C.

Experienced Childcare Professional

Hauppauge, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm a fun loving and positive person and mother of 2 and that has been working with children since I came to this country from Sweden as a young nanny. I'm currently employed at Harold D. Fayette Elementary as a full time paraprofessional and BMCCP childcare councilor with experience ranging from grades K-6. In my spare time,...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Islandia, NY

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

Elizabeth C.

Elizabeth is great around children. We hired her and were very please. She knows how to connect with children. Our two very young boys were...

- Joe C.

Christine A.

Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might...

- Amber Kay P.

Denise D.

Miss Denise has worked with my son since he was 7 weeks old, and with my six year old as well. I truly cannot imagine a more amazing child...

- Allison H.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Islandia, NY

Hiring a local reading tutor in Islandia, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 per hour as of August 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 Islandia, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Islandia 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 Islandia 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 Islandia 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 Islandia, 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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