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Lidia O.

Kearny, NJ

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Hi, my name is Lia, I am 25 years-old and I am a Rutgers graduate with a bachelors degree in psychology and minor in chemistry. During my undergrad I completed an internship for a year as a behavior technician specializing in autism, working with different children within 5 different stages in spectrum. During my first two years...
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Nicole S.

Experienced/Certified English Teacher

Kearny, NJ

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$35/hr
6 years experience
I am an experienced and certified English/Language Arts teacher. I have taught various ages and currently am teaching middle school honors courses. Over the years, I have tutored several students in Language Arts and can provide references.
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Keila P.

Kearny, NJ

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Hello, my name is Keila. I have over two years of experience caring for and working with children. In my home country, Cuba, I studied to become a teacher and completed professional internships in schools and educational centers, where I learned how to support children with love, patience, and responsibility. I enjoy playing...
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Shahzeen F.

Kearny, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Shahzeen. I have 3 years of experience caring for children and genuinely enjoy spending time with kids. I'm caring, patient, responsible, trustworthy, CPR certified, and a non-smoker. I always prioritize children's safety and well-being. I have a college degree and I'm a confident, safe driver. I can help with school...
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Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...

Jay M. says "Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job...

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Kathy G.

Jersey City, NJ

4.8(1)
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$27/hr
11 years experience
Hi! I'm a nurturing and experienced educator with 10+ years caring for children from newborns to teens. I hold an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, with 8 years as a preschool teacher at HOPES. I'm also a proud mom of two young boys. I provide a safe, loving, and...

Deepti B. says "We have used Kathy as the sitter for our 4year old boy. She is very punctual and engaging with children. She would also cook for my son which was a big...

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Ali G.

Elementary Tutor/caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
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My name is Ali and I am a 32-year-old special education teacher. I have my graduate degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as a master's in Curriculum and Instruction. I have had babysitting experience since I was in 6th grade, including full-time nannying positions over many summers. My mother also...

Katie L. says "Ali first babysat for our son when he was 3 months old. She's the first babysitter we ever left him with, and I could not have felt more instantly...

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Anna H.

College Student Looking For A Summer Nanny Job

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Howdy! I am a seasoned caregiver with a background in musical theatre! I just finished up 2 years of touring with PAW Patrol LIVE! And am excited to get back to impacting children directly. I have years of experience teaching fitness and dance from ages 2-12. I even wrote a preschool music curriculum for the Stretch-N-Grow...

Tiffany D. says "Anna was great with my four kids always on time most of the time early. She was very calm and patient. My kids loved her. Said she's the best sitter...

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Elidig B.

Babysitter/Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
Professional bilingual English-Spanish Nanny/Babysitter with college degree, offering more than 8 years of child care work with new born, toddler and infants, twins and siblings. Experienced with sleeping training, teething season, introducing the first solid food, potty training, Spanish tutor. I'm easy going, detail oriented,...

Cassie G. says "Eli is everything you could want in a nanny; she's loving, fun, experienced, extremely responsible, patient and conscientious. I never had to worry about...

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Oyindamola A.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love working with children after growing up with several younger ones. I enjoy baking, reading, watching movies and just being someone they can trust. I have baby sitted for several families and friends back in England which I immensely enjoyed. I am a non-smoker able to cook/help with meal prep, run errands, do light house...

Laurie R. says "My kids LOVE Oyinda! She provided after-school care for our twins when they were in preschool. She picked them up from school, took them home for a snack...

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Marcia G.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! I will provide an environment where the child will learn to interact with others, keep the child stimulated with educational games. I am very energetic, reliable, honest, responsible and a positive role model for your children. I am passionate about child care and will do my best to keep them out of any danger. I also like...

Diomedys P. says "Marcia is very attentive, knows how to do her job very well, and was always on time! If you're looking for someone dependable, that takes their job...

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Dani B.

Full-time Nanny / Babysitter

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hi my name is Danielle! I've been babysitting for young children for about 10 years now and have worked three full-time summer jobs as a nanny. I graduated from The University of Vermont as a Studio Art and English major, so I can help the children with their reading, writing, and am good with making fun artistic crafts. I was...

William H. says "We absolutely recommend Dani for your childcare needs! Dani was a summer time nanny for our two kids and helped us with many weeks of coverage with two...

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Keri-faith P.

Full-Time Babysitting / Occasional And Weekend Babysitting.

Jersey City, NJ

3.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello everyone! My name is Keri, I am 33 years old graduate of Seton Hall University. Although I received my Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Media, my first love is children. I started babysitting for neighbors during high school, but started nannying regularly in college. I have worked with children as young as 2 months, all the...

Jennifer K. says "Keri has been babysitting for our children for approximately 4 years. She immediately connected with our older daughter, and my daughter looks forward...

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Jona R.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hope you're having a wonderful day! My name is Jona, been a professional Nanny since 2012. Married with 3 kids. I have years of childcare experience - from newborn to teenage hood. I graduated Nursing. Through my courses, I studied Pediatrics, child psychology and development. I am willing to do light housekeeping and anything...

Care Member says "Jona was amazing. She is warm, confident and easy to communicate with. My 10 week old baby took to her right away and I felt at ease leaving her with...

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Kelli P.

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I was a stay at home mother of two children, while caring for my own children I cared for my friends baby for the first year of his life, in 2004 when my kids were in school I applied to Little Falls School #3 (3-4 grade) as a Lunch Aid/substitute School Secretary, in 2007 I applied to Little Falls School #2 as a Teachers Aide...

Natalie P. says "Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the...

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Mara C.

Energetic Educated Nanny To Care For Your Kid(s) (PT)

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi there! I'm a graduate student with part time availability to care for your child(ren). I have extensive experience as an NYC babysitter, teacher and tutor for children ages 2 through 13 with an emphasis on creative education for little ones and after school homework help for older kids. I worked as an after school counselor...

Joan R. says "I interviewed Mara both on the phone and in person. You couldn't ask for a more experienced and thoughtful caregiver for small children in NYC! As I told...

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Eve S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Eve. I'm 23 years old and have been in childcare since I was 12. I have worked full time as a nanny for three summers as well as a full year through Covid. I have worked with babies from six months to children in their preteens. I have also worked as a tutor for young kids during online learning. I have a Bachelors in...

Ashley P. says "Eve nannied for us early on in the pandemic and quickly became part of our family. They are an old soul who is affectionate, attentive, reliable, and...

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Adriana A.

Adriana Spanish Speaking Nanny

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have more than 2 years of experience babysitting children between 2 and 6 years old. I am an anthropologist from Peru so I speak fluent spanish and can help teaching the language to your children. I m a very calm, down to earth and family oriented person. I enjoy reading books to children, doing arts and crafts and playing...

Care Member says "Adriana is very kind and caring towards my children. We developed a good friendship with her and trust her immensely."

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Cathy A.

Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a certified Early childhood Education teacher. I have my certification in Birth- 2nd grade. I am fluent in Spanish. In college I obtained a concentration in Spanish. I currently work for as a 2nd grade teacher. Nothing is more rewarding than helping children reach their full potential. As a teacher and tutor I meet my...

Lauren G. says "If you're looking for a wonderful tutor and just a wonderful person in general Cathy is your girl. She's kind, respectful, educated, and always on time....

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Athena A.

Ph.D. Candidate Able To Tutor Your Student

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am currently studying for my Ph. D. in philosophy and hold graduate degrees in art history and another field. I am a college professor as well at SUNY. I am well versed in writing and communication as well as English, grammar, history, study skills, and other aspects of the humanities. I am also able to tutor in math up to...

Care Member says "Athena took our kids in during the pandemic and since then we have had her as their tutor. She is thoughtful, rigorous and most importantly cares for...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $28.00/hr as of October 2026

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Kearny, NJ

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

Kelsey N.

Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She...

- Jay M.

Kathy G.

We have used Kathy as the sitter for our 4year old boy. She is very punctual and engaging with children. She would also cook for my son...

- Deepti B.

Ali G.

Ali first babysat for our son when he was 3 months old. She's the first babysitter we ever left him with, and I could not have felt more...

- Katie L.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Kearny, NJ

The average cost for a reading tutor in Kearny, NJ as of October 2026 is $28.25 per hour. Rates can vary based on the tutor’s experience, education level, and the type of support needed. Tutors with specialized training in literacy, early education, or learning differences may charge higher rates, while group sessions or recurring schedules may offer more consistent pricing.
Reading tutors in Kearny, NJ help students develop key literacy skills such as phonics, vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension. Depending on the child’s needs, tutors may focus on early reading fundamentals, improving confidence, or helping with school assignments and test preparation. Sessions are often tailored to the student’s grade level and learning style.
To find a good reading tutor in Kearny, NJ, many parents compare profiles based on experience, teaching approach, and reviews from other families. It’s helpful to ask about the tutor’s methods, familiarity with your child’s curriculum, and experience working with similar age groups. Scheduling an initial session can also help determine if the tutor is a good fit.
Parents in Kearny, NJ often consider hiring a reading tutor when a child is struggling with reading skills, falling behind in school, or lacking confidence. Early support can help build strong foundational skills, while older students may benefit from targeted help with comprehension or academic performance. Tutors can also support children who simply want to advance their reading abilities.
Many reading tutors in Kearny, NJ have experience supporting students with learning differences such as dyslexia or attention challenges. Some tutors specialize in structured literacy approaches or individualized learning plans. It’s important to ask about a tutor’s experience and training to ensure they can effectively support your child’s specific needs.
Before hiring a reading tutor in Kearny, NJ, consider asking about their teaching experience, approach to instruction, and familiarity with your child’s grade level. You may also want to discuss goals, expected progress, and how sessions will be structured. Understanding how the tutor tracks improvement and communicates updates can help ensure a successful experience.

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