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Nicolette K.

Experienced

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Nikki, I'm 25 and have 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-age. I worked in a daycare for 2 years with ages 6 weeks-5 years. I also babysat 2 toddlers for 3 years, and they became like family to me. I come from a big family with 9 siblings, so I've been surrounded by kids...

Care Member says "Nikki is so kind and gentle with my son (4 months old). She’s responsible, punctual, fun, incredibly caring and sweet. We don’t currently have a need...

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Kelli P.

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
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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Catherine D.

Professional Author And Part-time Babysitter

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$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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Zaneb M.

Tutor

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Former educator with a passion for all things learning! I taught 6th and 7th grade English/language arts/Writing for 5 years and loved every moment of it. I now tutor K-12 full time remotely and in person (nyc).

Omaima A. says "Zaneb is extremely diligent and professional. She's very knowledgeable about the subject and I have already seen an improvement in my child's reading and...

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Karen S.

Cliffside Park, NJ

4.9(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello , my name is Karen . I have been working with kids from a very young age but started my paid experience more than 8 years ago. I love working with kids. they have taught me so much throughout the years, and I like to use that knowledge to create a healthy environment for them to grow and learn. I believe that every child...

Care Member says "Karen is a very experienced caretaker and she helped our toddler learn new skills (new words, going up and down the stairs, gaining more independence...

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Mara C.

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

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Cathy A.

Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$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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Adriana A.

Adriana Spanish Speaking Nanny

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Angie P.

Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience With Newborns, Toddlers And Elementary School Age Children

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Angie and I wanted to say thank you for taking the time to read my profile! I have 10+ years of experience caring for children from newborn to roughly 7- 8 years of age. I am also mother of two (daughter 30 & son 29) so I can say I have tons of experience! I am well experienced with twins, children with special...

Andrew H. says "If it weren't for the fact that I am going to try being a Stay at Home Mom, we would still be using Angie's services. She is absolutely fantastic and our...

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Eve S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Anna B.

Harrison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I'm Anna and I am a creative and energetic tutor that loves to create fun activities and songs for the children I help and supervise. I am also a children's author-illustrator with several years of experience tutoring children ages 6-16 and hold a Masters in Childhood Studies. My motto is "Learning should be fun!" and...

Kimberly D. says "Anna is an amazing tutor. She made a great connection with my six year daughter. I seen improvement in my child"s reading and math abilities after the...

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Parneet C.

Part-time Babysitter And Tutor

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! My name is Parneet! I'm a pediatric dental resident living in downtown Brooklyn. I've been babysitting for years throughout college and dental school, and I have tons of experience with kids of all ages. I'd love to help out your family-I'm free after 5 p.m. on weekdays and available most of the day on weekends, unless I'm...
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Athena A.

Ph.D. Candidate Able To Tutor Your Student

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$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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Simone B.

Teacher/Tutor - Smart Easy Going College Student -Santa Clara University

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a Senior at Santa Clara University and I'm looking to take on homeschooling/assisting with remote learning. I want to find one or two families to support 2-4 hours per day, and availalbe any day during the week. I can help young students organize their school work and I can explain complex concepts in many subjects. I excel...

Maria K. says "Simone is truly amazing. Always punctual, very responsible, professional, and dependable. She has been helping tutor our children, and the fact that our...

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Angrecia D.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Grace P.

Experienced Montessori Nanny In Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
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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Lisa L.

Interactive, Athletic, Articulate, Fun, Patient, Highly-Responsible & Nurturing Nanny W/ Over 10 Yrs Exp {6 Wks-11 Yrs}

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an upbeat, interactive, articulate, attentive, fun, and very nurturing woman who has over 10 years experience working as a nanny. I have also been employed as a Hatha Yoga instructor to 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th graders as part of an experimental remedial reading/writing art program. I genuinely enjoy engaging a child in safe,...

Care Member says "Lisa was very helpful with our daughter. She helped with her when she was between the ages of 1 and 2.5 years old. Lisa taught our daughter how to...

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Amanda R.

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Amanda and I have a degree in Sociology from Montclair State, including 40+ credits in education and early childhood development. I have been working with children for 8 years. I am currently a preschool teacher at a respected facility. Most of my experience is with kindergarten to middle school aged children. However...
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Mattie N.

Part-time Care Giver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
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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Valerie C.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Valerie. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I've listed some of my qualifications and would be happy to discuss any others or any questions you have. * Certified K-8 teacher/special education teacher/masters in education * Certified trained in Orton Gillingham reading program * 18 years...

Chinwe E. says "I hired Valerie late 2019 to early 2020. She worked with my then 3year old daughter, who had mild speech delay. She was good with her, very attentive,...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

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

Nicolette K.

Nikki is so kind and gentle with my son (4 months old). She’s responsible, punctual, fun, incredibly caring and sweet. We don’t currently...

- Care member

Kelli P.

Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest...

- Natalie P.

Catherine D.

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

- 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 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 2 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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