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60 reading tutors are listed in Jamaica, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 4 years
Reading tutors in Jamaica, NY
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Hi! My name is Olivia. I am reliable, on-time, easily adaptable, and a quick learner. I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old and love getting to meet new families. I have over six years of experience working with and caring for children ages 3 months to 12 years old. I've worked with children with special needs, helped...
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Hello my name is Chinnell, I am currently working at a daycare, teaching 1-3-year-olds. I have 3 years worth of experience working in daycares. I have experience babysitting all age groups up to 12 years old. I am CPR and aed certified. I am also certified in administering different medications such as epi pens and asthma pumps....
Lauren H.
Jamaica, NY
$39/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I started working with kids around the age of 14. I started off volunteering in an Afterschool program until I got hired by them. I stayed there for about 10 years and in between those years I babysat during the summers when I didn't work at camp . I also started working for the Department of Education around age 18 working in...
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3.7
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I'd describe my personality as a friendly, good listener and love to hear stories
I like working with kids because they share their genuine emotions, laugh and sing, and ask questions just full of life
I'm looking for a job that will allow me to share my love for children, play with them, and sing with them. Listen to their...
5.0
"Suzgo is caring, compassionate and dependable. She has great work ethics. It was a pleasure working with her and caring for our 6 year old daughter. She will be a great asset to any family that is looking for...
Reviewed by Blanche A.
5.0
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I am a mature, loving caregiver with a college degree, with 18 years experience of child care. My job experience included, among other things, healthy meal preparation. grocery shopping and other household necessaries, tutoring and assisting in homework and school projects. My area of tutorial is on subjects of Elementary Math,...
5.0
"Brigida has been my caregiver, housekeeper, family friend and right hand for over 13 years in raising my two kids. With her dedication, care, attention to detail, professionalism, and help, I have put one...
Reviewed by Aphrodite N.
5.0
(1)
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Hello, I am an enthusiastic 28-year-old actor/ freelance filmmaker with diverse child care experience. I have been a babysitter, ran a non-profit after school program, worked as a camp counselor, and have tutored in a host of subjects including reading, writing, history and theater. I currently work as a theater teacher and...
5.0
"Simon is sensational. He took care of our two boys, ages 7 and 11, last summer in the period of time between camp ending and school starting. He had them all day, every day and they loved every minute. He was...
Reviewed by Jess B.
5.0
(4)
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Hi! I have always had an undeniable passion for children and being around them. I would consider myself very creative and hands-on, making the experiences a lot of fun for both the children and myself! I value the opportunity to leave an imprint in the life of a child, and to simultaneously have a child leave their mark on me! I...
5.0
"She helped me with my cat Leo and my nephews thanks Cheyenne your are so nice."
Reviewed by Devin S.
Nyitiasia D.
Brooklyn, NY
$18-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.5
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Hello parents and caretakers my name is Asia!
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I have worked as a freelance babysitter, tutor, camp counselor, and after school instructor. As an after school instructor I taught students the importance of recycling through stem based projects and arts and crafts. Most of my experience...
5.0
"She is perfect and I love the way she treated my children "
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5.0
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I'm Aaliyah an energetic Law student. I have over 10 years of experience in child care and have studied child development. I have experience as a tutor at New York College of Technology, for college students, a ESL reading aid at READ Alliance, for kindergarden and 1st grade students, a peer educator and facilitator at...
5.0
"She is well organized and energetic"
Reviewed by Jason G.
5.0
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Hi, I'm Meagan! I am CPR & First Aid Certified, and I graduated from Austin Community College with an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education. I have 11 years of experience caring for little humans ages 1-11. I also have experience student teaching kindergarteners and third graders, helping children with homework,...
5.0
"Meagan was our babysitter for a long time! The only reason she’s not now is because we moved quite far away! Always trustworthy, always kind and thoughtful, always above and beyond. A delight to have around. We...
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Donatella S.
Glen Oaks, NY
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, my name is Donatella. I'm active, dependable & mature with experience caring for children of varying ages. I also have experience with children with special needs. My responsibilities have included toddler care, driving children to/from school, play dates, appointments, overseeing homework and reading time, preparing meals,...
5.0
"Donatella has every attribute that you are looking for. reliable, understanding, caring, friendly, punctual, hands on.
My children loved her from the moment she stepped into our home (and my littlest is not...
Reviewed by Krissy G.
5.0
(1)
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I have 10 younger cousins ranging from almost 2 to high school age. I baby-sit them, ensure homework is done, play games, put to bed, cook for and whatever other concern arises. I have watched children since I was in high school. I also have worked as tutor during the school year for 4 years. I enjoy working with children and...
5.0
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I have over eight years experience as a caregiver. I looked after kids from newborn to school age. I perform general tasks such as feeding, bathing, light cooking, reading for them, drop-off & pick-up at school, supervised homework & swimming. I also arrange play dates and trips to the zoos, museums, library, or playground. I...
5.0
"Julia is very good with children and a trustworthy person. My son very much feels very comfortable and is very happy every time he sees Julia. She also helps keep a clean house and cleans very well if ever...
Reviewed by Michelle M.
Jessica C.
Kew Gardens, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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Hello my name is Jessica and I have 10 years of experience working as a nanny and a teacher. When I used to work as a head teacher I would manage my own classroom, provide homework for my students, teach them the alphabets, numbers, seasons and more. I love to read books, sing songs, arts and crafts. If you would like to know...
5.0
"Jessica was wonderful to our children. She was always available to help our family and she took care of our children like if they were hers. I would definitely recommend her to any other family!"
Reviewed by Patricia C.
5.0
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My name is Karla. I am married and have three kids (11, 15 and 17). I speak English and Spanish. I have 10 years of experience working part-time with children 0 and 12 years-old. The care I have provided for them included school drop-off and pick-up, meal/snacks preparation, help with homework, and help keeping good hygiene....
5.0
"Karla became an invaluable part of our lives while caring for our baby from the age of 4 months until he turned 1 year old (we sadly moved away from the city!). Her genuine love for children shines through in...
Reviewed by Andrew H.
5.0
(1)
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Hi, I'm Dante.
I have provided after-school care, homework help, baby-sitting and nanny services to families with children ranging from 6 months to 6 years old. I love music and am qualified to teach elementary level music theory, and sight reading.
I am a graduate of the Institute for Culinary Education who knows how to cook...
5.0
"Dante was proactive about identifying healthy and developmentally appropriate activities for him (like going swimming, taking him on walks, and reading to him) and he returned at the end of their time together...
Reviewed by Samantha G.
5.0
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Hello! I was a full time nanny in the Westchester area before becoming a full time teacher. I have worked with children of various ages. I have provided a lot of short-term care with many families such as date nights, part-time care, as well as long term care. I taught elementary and middle school for a few years. I've decided...
5.0
"She is an amazing person. Works well with my children. Overall experience with her was fantastic!"
Reviewed by Radica K.
5.0
(2)
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My name is Mariel, I am a 23-year-old full time college student. I am the oldest child of 5 children in total, with plenty of experience babysitting my younger siblings.
For two consecutive summer's I was a teacher aide in a daycare (Hanson Place Daycare) with the 2-year-old group. Where I was facilitating large group playing...
5.0
"She's amazing. She obeys suggestions and the way you want to do things. She doesn't over step any boundaries and the kids absolutely love her. No matter what she shows up and does what she's supposed to do and...
Reviewed by Yonara E.
5.0
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Hello, I'm Hannah! I'm a fully vaccinated college graduate with experience in children's publishing. I love kids and animals and have over 10 years of childcare experience. My care style is always informed by parents needs & style first and foremost, though I am most familiar with REI, Montessori, and other social-emotional...
5.0
"Hannah is amazing! My three-year-old clicked with her right away. She's calm and confident and knows how to set clear boundaries with compassion. She's also lots of fun to be around and an excellent...
Reviewed by Rose F.
Joan Mae S.
Rego Park, NY
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(2)
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Hello! My name is Joan. I can speak English fluently. I have had 5+ years of experience working with kids with all different ages from 3months-15 years old as a teacher, teacher aide and as a babysitter\nanny. As a teacher aide my duties are help the kids in their everyday activity in school like how to put on their shoes...
3.0
"Overall Joan was flexible and had a willingness to learn. Didn't have baby experience but picked up quickly. One negative is that she is not very reliable, called out sick 3 times in the one month she worked...
Reviewed by Jawaad H.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Jamaica, NY
Suzgo K.
5.0
We had the pleasure of hiring Suzgo as our nanny for the past few months, and we couldn't be happier with the exceptional care and support she provided to our family. Suzgo quickly became an integral part of our household, and her dedication and genuine love for our children made a remarkable impact...
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Brigida S.
5.0
Brigida takes seriously her job and she puts her ward on top priority
- Saifuddin L.
Simon M.
5.0
Simon is sensational. He took care of our two boys, ages 7 and 11, last summer in the period of time between camp ending and school starting. He had them all day, every day and they loved every minute. He was creative, engaged and active with them; he was also mature, dependable and responsible. A...
- Jess B.
Cheyenne V.
5.0
Cheyenne was amazing! My husband and I visited Atlanta and needed a date night sitter for our infant daughter. We felt extremely comfortable leaving her with Cheyenne. She was on time, she updated us while we were gone, and she even was sweet enough to make us a list of the top things to do in the...
- Sharon H.
Nyitiasia D.
4.0
Asia was great! loved the activities she planned for the children.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Jamaica, NY
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Jamaica, NY?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Jamaica, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $21.71 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 Jamaica, NY?
Care.com currently has 24 reading tutors in Jamaica, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Jamaica 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 Jamaica that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Jamaica, NY?
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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica, NY?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Jamaica, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Jamaica, NY 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.