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Angela B.

Teacher/Summer Tutor

Lakehurst, NJ

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$45/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified teacher with 10 years experience in Language Arts and Social Studies in all grades grades 5-8. Six of those years has been spent teaching students with mild special needs and disabilities in an inclusion class setting. I have a Master's Degree in Education. I am especially passionate about Language Arts but am...
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Kathleen L.

Tired Of Remote Learning/Homeschooling Your Child?

Lakewood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Covid has placed parents in a position where they often find themselves in the dual role of parent and teacher. NJ is staying with remote learning for an unknown period of time to protect both children and school staff from possible spread of the virus. Fully licensed middle school/elementary education/special education teacher...

Colleen M. says "Kathleen is both hardworking and well organized. I am pleased to recommend her without reservation, for any position requiring hard work, initiative,...

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Karen N.

Manchester Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
20+ years experience as professional Nanny. Have 3 grown children of my own & 6 grandchildren. Lots of childcare experience, personal & professional. Live out but have done sleep-overs so parents can get away. Caring, loving & kind. Reliable, trustworthy. Love the outdoors. Music, reading & Arts and Crafts. Nursery rhymes &...

Bridget H. says "Karen is very sweet and easy to be with. Very helpful and knowledgeable with newborns too ! Would highly recommend"

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Kerri S.

Full Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

Jackson, NJ

5.0(0)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
With over 40 years of experience, and as a mother of a sophomore at the University of Delaware and a graduate from Penn State, I can definitely help you. I have worked with newborns up to teenagers and 12 sets of twins. I am very attentive with all ages, especially babies and will continue to implement your schedule. I have...
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Ivy S.

Patient, Caring And Kind Tutor...

Manchester Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a retired regular elementary and special education teacher. I am patient, kind and caring. I am warm by nature, and never lose my temper. I'm pleasant to be with and enjoy making people smile! I think that I am an excellent teacher as I can find alternate ways to reach children who do not learn something by standard...

Erika B. says "Ivy brought a ton of toys and games to our vacation home and entertained my kids, they loved her! Would highly recommend for your preschool age children."

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Kira M.

Bayville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a biology major with an education concentration, intending to become a high school biology teacher after graduation. I have experience with a variety of age groups, ranging from kindergarten to juniors in high school. My specialties are algebra, algebra 2, biology, marine sciences, and test prep for the older ages and I am...

Jack L. says "Pleasant, calm, trustworthy, diligent. I recommend her."

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Sivan R.

A Baby Sitter For All Seasons

Manchester Township, NJ

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$20/hr
12 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Sivan and I am a 25-year-old college grad. I've experience working with kids since I was young and started baby sitting. Since then I've had many child care jobs including camp counselor, nanny, baby sitter, Sunday school teacher, kindergarten teacher, and soccer coach! I'm currently looking for a regular childcare...
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Brianna H.

Toms River, NJ

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$25/hr
Hi! My name is Brianna. I recently received my Masters degree in the Art of Teaching from Montclair State University in May 2020. I am also a dual-certified teacher in grades K-6 and as a teacher of students with disabilities. I am a very positive and patient individual. I love working with children and helping them learn. I...
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Tara P.

Elementary Tutor

Toms River, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I am an experienced elementary school teacher with a passion for helping students develop strong foundational skills in reading and math. With a degree in Elementary Education and iSTEM, I bring a well-rounded approach to learning, integrating technology and innovative strategies to engage young learners. I have worked with...
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Caroline D.

Fun Tutor And Sitter

Toms River, NJ

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$23/hr
1 year experience
I am a recent college graduate from University of Maryland with two business degrees. I have 1 year of experience in tutoring elementary students. I am confident in many subjects including Math and English, and can sit down with students to assist them in completing assignments. Additionally, I am available to meet after school...
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Diane D.

Toms River, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have had the pleasure of working in all elementary grade levels. I have quite a bit of experience with drama also. In addition to an elementary certification, I am also certified in speech and theater. I love to infuse drama into my lessons.
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Maria M.

Part-time Tutor

Toms River, NJ

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I am a substitute teacher mostly for elementary grades. I love the elementary students since they are so willing to learn and can absorb so much material presented to them. I am looking to tutor in science, reading and/or English. Hope to hear back, Maria
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Ann L K.

Toms River, NJ

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I have more than 15 years of experience as an elementary teacher, reading specialist, & literacy coach/consultant in grades K-5. I am Orton-Gillingham trained with a deep understanding of Reading Science.
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Christine B.

Fun Loving Educator Looking To Help Families!

Jackson, NJ

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Hello Amazing families! I have over 20 years experience in childcare! I have my Bachelors I. Sociology and minors in Psychology and Early Childhood Education. I am the center director to an early learning center currently! I am energetic, fun, and absolutely love kids! I have two teen boys of my own! I love arts and crafts,...
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Alissa B.

Jackson, NJ

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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi parents! My name is Alissa and here's a little about me! I have 3 years of childcare experience ranging from multiple ages such as infants to pre- teens. I used to work at a daycare center as a head Pre-School Teacher for about a year. In my free time I love to read, as well as bake and volunteer time to animal shelters,...

Care Member says "Alissa was great! Fantastic communication, she was on time and took wonderful care of my children and home. Can’t wait to continue having her as a...

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Jordan T.

Biology Tutor

Jackson, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I have worked as a substitute teacher in a K-8 for the last few years, I have decided to go back to school and am in the process of getting my Masters degree with which I will teaching Biology. I am currently working as a High School Aide in a Science classroom and am able to help with related work! I am also comfortable...
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Marta S.

Caring, Reliable, Calm Employee

Lakewood, NJ

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$30/hr
2 years experience
I have been working in the Mortgage industry for more than 20 years. I started from the bottom and worked my way out. I was a single Mom of two very young children. My dreams were always included being a caretaker. My career included making decisions, math, computer work and multi-tasking. I am looking to follow my dreams at...
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Frances G.

Part Time Nanny For Infant In Your Home

Freehold, NJ

4.9(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hello, I have been an early childhood education teacher for 34 years. Now I have dedicated my time to caring for children in their homes. I am CPR certified, do laundry, meal preparation , homework assistance and spend time reading playing with children. I have been babysitting for the past five years for infants , toddlers and...

Care Member says "Fran really cared for our child. She was always prompt and showed up ready to play with our baby. She often brought special treats for our baby to learn...

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Erica D.

Fun And Responsible Sitter

Brick, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Erica I'm 23 years old and I have 3 years of experience in child care. I currently have a few families I care for. I am in the process of getting a college degree, majoring in general education. I hope to become a teacher in the future! Some things I normally do with the kids I care for include; helping with...

Care Member says "We use Erica twice weekly for our two boys aged 1 and almost 3! She is FANTASTIC. The boys love playing with her. She feeds them, changes them, and...

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Katie P.

Belmar, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My passion has always been to work with children. I am a graduate of York College and am currently an instructional coach in an elementary school. This is my tenth year working in education from teacher, to administration. I love being with children and keeping them entertained whether it be reading a book and playing games or...

Christin G. says "Katie did a wonderful job helping us with our 1 year old son. She was punctual, flexible, and very understanding of the schedules we had to balance....

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $45.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Lakehurst, NJ

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

Kathleen L.

Kathleen is both hardworking and well organized. I am pleased to recommend her without reservation, for any position requiring hard work,...

- Colleen M.

Karen N.

Karen is very sweet and easy to be with. Very helpful and knowledgeable with newborns too ! Would highly recommend

- Bridget H.

Ivy S.

Ivy brought a ton of toys and games to our vacation home and entertained my kids, they loved her! Would highly recommend for your preschool...

- Erika B.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Lakehurst, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in Lakehurst, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $45.00 per hour as of June 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 Lakehurst, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Lakehurst 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 Lakehurst 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 Lakehurst 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 Lakehurst, 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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