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Lidia O.

Hi My Name Is Lia And I'm A 22 Y/o Premed Student

Kearny, NJ

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$40/hr
4 years experience
Hi, my name is Lidia, but I go by Lia, I am 23 years old, currently attend University majoring in Psychology with a double minor in Chemistry and Biology. I hope to go to medical school and become a pediatrician. I have done few jobs over the year, (starting at the age of 16), with tutoring. In high school I was selected for...
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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
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Keila . I have experience taking care of and working with children for over two years. In my home country, Cuba, I was studying to become a teacher, and during that time I did professional internships in schools and educational centers, always surrounded by children and learning how to support them with love...
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Lidia O.

Hello Please Feel Free To Msg Me For Any Questions Or Suggestions

Kearny, NJ

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Lidia, but I go by Lia, I am 25 years old, recent college graduate in psychology with a minor in chemistry and second concentration in pre-medicine. I plan on going back for my Masters in Social Work. My experience over the years started when I was 15 taking care of children. Currently I am working as Case Manager...
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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
Travel
swimming supervision
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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Kemigisha R.

PhD Student At Columbia University And Former Teacher Seeking To Babysit

New York, NY

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Kemi and I am a PhD student at Teachers College, Columbia University. I was formerly a teacher for 5 years and taught students in both Elementary and Middle School. I love working with kids and would love to also spend my nights/weekends caring for your children. I graduated from Claremont McKenna College,...
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Catherine D.

Professional Author And Part-time Babysitter

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I'm a babysitter with a background in tutoring. I've tutored and supervised elementary-aged kids through the America Reads program, interned in youth literacy for the Hennepin County Library system, and worked as a nanny for a toddler. My approach to children is based on patience, communication, empathy, and a dash of...

Care Member says "Great communication, on time, and took great care of my son! "

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Viviane L.

Adventurous Fun Sitter For All Ages

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a very pleasant energetic, caring, trustworthy person that loves interacting and entertaining children of all ages. I have 25+ years of experience in babysitting children from newborn to young adults. I'm very patient and helpful with homework, tutoring, assisting with projects, arts and crafts, playing sports, reading...

Care Member says "Hired Vivian (Bibi) for a second time last Saturday evening and am very grateful for her help. Bibi is punctual, calm, responsive, confident and at the...

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Victoria F.

Grad Student Who Loves Kids

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am a PhD student who enjoys being an occasional babysitter. I now primarily work in research and miss being around children. I taught for 6 years as a middle school special education math teacher. I've been babysitting basically my whole life as the oldest of six children. I love being with kids, especially reading and playing...

Care Member says "Victoria is an amazing and reliable babysitter! Our 16 month old daughter loved playing with her and warmed up to her very quickly. Before bed they read...

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Indrani D.

Babysitter/Nanny

Irvington, NJ

4.2(1)
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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
From 1995-2000, I was a stay at home mom with my son for five years. I taught him to read and write. From 2001-2007, I worked at an elementary school as a teacher's aide. From 2007-2008, I worked at a daycare center as a teacher and caretaker of 2 to 3-year-old toddlers. From 2008-2011, I worked at a preschool as a teacher and...

Care Member says "Indrani is absolutely amazing! She has been with our family for almost three years now. She is patient, good-hearted, and responsible. Our little one...

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Mattie N.

Part-time Care Giver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
*updates: Hi & Thank you for the inquires. I am currently available for part time care and/or date nights/ special 1 time occasions. A couple weekdays are possible but very limited at this time. Caring after my own nieces and nephews is where I began childcare in my teens. I have experience with children from birth-teens....

Kelly M. says "Mattie helped look after and transport our kiddo from school to his OT appointments two times a week for entire the school year. She was prompt, reliable...

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Sherese P.

Fun Loving Childcare Provider Who Loves To Read And Enjoy Outdoor Activities

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am a special education teaching. Currently, working with 3rd graders. The past 2 years I taught 2nd grade. Prior to teaching I was a paraprofessional for 7 years. I enjoy working and caring for children. Prior experiences with families includes preparing meal, schedule play dates, assist with homework, and light housekeeping...

Alexandra G. says "Sherese is an excellent caregiver. She is punctual, reliable, communicative, caring and responsible. Sherese has a calm, patient and gentle nature. I...

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Ellen H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, from occasional babysitting to full-time nannying. As a babysitter and nanny, I have worked with families with a number of unique needs, ranging from ADD/ADHD and learning differences, to sensory processing and high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. I also have a...

Sabira G. says "Ellen was so kind and my children really enjoyed spending time with her. Ellen was prompt, engaging and just an awesomely calm demeanour. My son even drew...

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Marcia G.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Naajiba P.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a proud mother of three, two beautiful daughters and one son was a SAHM for 9 years. Before having my daughters I was a Daycare/Preschool Teacher. With my teaching skills I have taught my daughters how to read a write to prepare them for school. The end of 2021 I became a nanny and had the pressure of working for a...

Jasmine H. says "She is a very caring person. I had her babysit my daughter and now my daughter won't stop asking for her. It's like she's made out of sugar,"

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Angrecia D.

I'm Looking For A Full Time Job Starting In August And I Would Love To Take Good Care Of Your Kids..

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm looking for occasional babysitting jobs. I'm Brazilian and I've been working with kids from 0-14 years old for over 10 years. I have experience as a nanny, working in daycare and tutoring. I'm First aid/CPR trained, I got the Vaccinates for COVID-19/ TDAP/Flu shot. I'm very experienced with kids, love to see how they grow...

Care Member says "Angrecia is excellent with our 2-yr old son. We will 100% be using her again!"

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Karen M.

Babysitter/Nanny/Tutor Available

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
Hello lovely families! I am a certified teacher seeking a summer job. My career began when I taught preschool for three years. Two years in a head start program and one year in Hoboken. During that time, I primarily worked with Pre-k students ages 3-5years but also taught 2-year-olds. I also worked as an Instructional Coach for...

Rosalie T. says "Karen has been an amazing sitter for my 2 girls (ages 2 and 4). She used to work at their daycare as a teacher in the preschool room and she currently...

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Palesa M.

Reliable And Trustworthy.

Lyndhurst, NJ

3.4(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I have 5years child care experience working as a nanny. I'm very patient, reliable and kind individual. I work very well with infants and kids up to the age of 16 years old. I'm passionate about child care, child development, child safety/ health and child entertainment. I believe as a nanny I should prioritize the...

Care Member says "Palesa responds quickly and is very caring. She was able to come through in a pinch when my little one was sick and I was unable to miss work. "

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Maggie R.

Experienced Teacher/Tutor/Nanny Seeking Full Time Position

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
I am a current teacher with 10 years of nannying experience, both part-time and full-time, and I'm looking for a position starting asap in New York City. I come from a family of 9 children and began caring for babies and toddlers from a very young age! I started babysitting consistently at age 12 and have worked with children...

Nicholas A. says "We hired Mary for date night. She's easy going, friendly and easy to get along with and did a fantastic job of taking care of our little one. We'll...

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Grace P.

Experienced Montessori Nanny In Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am an experienced nanny who is warm, loving, gentle, thoughtful and creative. I have experience with children from ages >5 months to 13 years old. From co-teaching a preschool class to assisting in a Spanish-speaking kindergarten in North Carolina, and nannying for older elementary kids, I've done it all. I enjoy painting...

Chris S. says "Grace is a fantastic caregiver, full of creativity and fun. With tons of experience, she really gets kids and actively engages with them while they are in...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $29.00/hr as of July 2025

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.

Catherine D.

Great communication, on time, and took great care of my son!

- Care member

Viviane L.

Hired Vivian (Bibi) for a second time last Saturday evening and am very grateful for her help. Bibi is punctual, calm, responsive, confident...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Kearny, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in Kearny, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $29.00 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 4 reading tutors in Kearny, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Kearny 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 Kearny 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 Kearny 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 Kearny, NJ, 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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