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Susan D.

Elementary Teacher Also Certified In Special Education, Caregiver

Islip, NY

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$40/hr
10 years experience
I am newly retired from teaching. For 20 years I was a general education elementary school teacher with a master's in special education. I did teach students with disabilities during my career. Prior to teaching, I worked in the business world as an account manager for a medical related company. I have raised 3 daughters and...
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Nadine L.

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

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$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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Bianca B.

Fun Sitter

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
My name is Bianca and I recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Nannying appeals to me because I love working with children of all ages, I tend to get along with them better than people my own age haha. I've been using Care. com for the last 5 years and have made really wonderful friendships with several...

Care Member says "Bianca is beyond excellent. She does really fun things with my daughter like trips to the park, library. She’s fun, loving and appropriately firm. Very...

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Kim S.

Passionate & Caring Educator

Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Sorry. I am not providing tutoring services at this time, however if you need assistance with young children, then check out my childcare page! Hello! My name is Kim and I am very passionate about teaching. I am a patient and caring educator whom strives to meet the emotional and academic needs of all of my students. I hold...

Ayalet L. says "Kim has been my daughters tutor for a little over a year and my daughter has learned a great deal from Mrs. Kim. Kim is not only responsible but always...

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Margaret K.

Loving Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience Working With Children From Infants To School Age. I Am Available Full Time, Part Time And Weekends.

West Babylon, NY

3.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am very focused and I take pride in working with the children I helped raise, some of whom are in college now. I have worked with children from infants to elementary school age children. I can assist with changing, bathing, feeding, homework, games, activities organizing/setting up of play dates and what ever the child's...

Linda D. says "She told me she would call me to come by and meet my family and never called."

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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
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Yolany V.

Brentwood, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello my name is Yolany. I'm 32 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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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Angela B.

Part-Time Caregiver

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I am a very responsible 37-year-old caregiver with over 15 years experience caring for newborns and children of all ages. I've been fortunate enough to work with many wonderful families for extended periods of time over the years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's in Early Childhood and Special...

Felicia E. says "Angela is an amazing babysitter. She is wonderful with my three children and my active dog. She is kind, caring, and fun. I knew while I was at work that...

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Laura E.

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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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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Jessica R.

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

Holbrook, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Tali T.

Tutoring Available

Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Tali and I am currently a senior in high school. I love working with kids! I've tutored for numerous families. I'm an AP student and consider myself to be highly intelligent and academically focused. I will be attending school in the fall to pursue Elementary Special Education as my major. Education is something I'm...
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Sonia P.

Loving And Educated Caregiver Available

West Islip, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am a Columbia University graduate with a BA in psychology and a concentration in education. I have experience with children both in professional as well as personal settings. Currently I am an assistant teacher in a prekindergarten classroom as well as a tutor at a learning center. Before the pandemic, I was an assistant...
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Katrina J.

Holbrook, NY

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi families! My name is Katrina, I'm 25 years old and I've dedicated the past seven years to nurturing the growth and development of children. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, working in daycares, and now in a school as an assistant teacher, where I discovered my ability...
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Julissa S.

Full Time Nanny/ Babysitter

Bay Shore, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Julissa! I am a 21-year-old nursing student, and I am a part time assistant daycare teacher. I have experience babysitting my oldest sister's children, and my younger siblings. I can assist with household duties around the house such as, cooking, cleaning, laundry etc. I'd describe my personality as...
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Caroline P.

Full-Time Nanny

Lindenhurst, NY

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$20/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Caroline P. I live with my husband and two children. I have been working with infants and children for over 20 years. It has always been a pleasure to care for kids. They need someone who is loving, caring and trustworthy, which I am. I enjoy reading story and nursery rhymes, building with blocks, teaching different...
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Heather H.

Caring Tutor

Bayport, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I am a college graduate. I graduated with honors and won the University of North Carolina's prestigious Thomas Wolfe writing award for a short fiction series. I am a published writer. I have years of dramatic arts training as well as experience performing and directing . I'm a trained vocalist. I've created and directed a...
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Nidhi S.

Fun Tutor And Engaging Educator

Ronkonkoma, NY

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$24/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I am a recent graduate from Stony Brook University and I have 5+ years of private tutoring experience! I make lessons personalized, engaging, and make sure students remain on schedule with lessons being taught in school or online. I am extremely organized, patient, outgoing, and energetic, and love teaching!
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $40.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Islip, NY

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

Nadine L.

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

- Brian R.

Bianca B.

Bianca is beyond excellent. She does really fun things with my daughter like trips to the park, library. She’s fun, loving and appropriately...

- Care member

Kim S.

Kim has been my daughters tutor for a little over a year and my daughter has learned a great deal from Mrs. Kim. Kim is not only...

- Ayalet L.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Islip, NY

Hiring a local reading tutor in Islip, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $40.00 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 Islip, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Islip 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 Islip 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 Islip 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 Islip, 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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