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Cheryl L.

Tutor

Ledgewood, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I currently teach middle school math and I have done tutoring in math (grades 2 to 11), science, history and reading. I hold a NJ teaching license in middle school math 5 to 8, Elementary Education K-5 and teacher of social studies K-12.
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Catherine A.

Nanny/Sitter

Ledgewood, NJ

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
As an assistant teacher, I prepared and implemented daily itineraries for pre-school aged children including music, art, and outdoor activities as well as reading and social skills. I maintained safe environment for children and provided peace-of-mind for working parents. I created activity portfolios and progress reports...
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Kurryn L.

Randolph, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been taking care of children for several years. I have experience with watching up to 3 kids as well as taking care of pets. I enjoy playing games, reading books, doing crafts, playing outside and engaging children in all activities. I like to have fun but also teach responsibility. I enjoy cooking and driving.

Karley M. says "Kurry is the best!! She was exactly what we were looking for - reliable, experienced, and trustworthy. She cared for our girls like they were her own and...

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Briana C.

Long-term Nanny

Mount Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have been a nanny for 8 years with one of those years formerly being a Jr. Assistant for an after care program at an elementary School. I'm available to provide great references and I am vaccinated. I have experience with children in ages ranging from infant to preteens. I am...

Care Member says "Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality...

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Christine P.

Creative & Engaged Caretaker Provides Learning And Laughter

Wharton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
I have over 18 years experience with childcare, starting as a mother's helper at 11 years old, becoming a sought-after babysitter through my teen years, nannying in college, watching friends' and family's children, and recent experience as a full-time nanny. I have CPR and First Aid training for children and infants. I worked...

Shawn C. says "CeeCee is absolutely amazing with our twin toddlers. She has endless energy and patience, she's creative with activities and super sweet in all her...

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Rita M.

Nurturing and Fun Nanny

Succasunna, NJ

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
I have been a nanny for the past 18 years. My experience ranges with children from ages two months to 16 years old . I have also worked at a preschool teaching two to 4-year-olds. I love children and I am especially nurturing and patient. I will take care of your child as I raised my son, with love and patience. Reading to a...

Care Member says "Rita has been taking care of our daughter for a couple of years now, since she was 6 months old. Rita is kind, nurturing, and quickly became part of our...

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Janice R.

Certified Teacher Wants Your Child To Succeed

Landing, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
I will be your child's biggest cheerleader. I will try endless ways to explain a concept until the student masters it. I will use their interests to help them connect with the material. Games, silly stories and songs, visual aids and memory aids will be used to help your child succeed. I am a NJ certified teacher with over 10...

Marietta M. says "Janice is a kind and thoughtful instructor. She takes the time to understand her pupils and uses that knowledge to teach them in a way that they can...

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Nicole R.

Caregiver And Tutor

Hackettstown, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I am currently a special education teacher. Over the past years, I have also worked as a substitute teacher, private tutor, and preschool teacher. I have a lot of child, pet, and house sitting experience. I love the outdoors, pets, reading, running, and yoga. **Currently ONLY available for summer months to fit my teaching...
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Maria Z.

Full-time Nanny

Randolph, NJ

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$28/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I enjoy reading, roller-blading, hiking, and cooking. I discovered I wanted to work with children about eight years ago when I was working as a camp counselor and swim instructor at summer camp. I felt honored that I was included in the children's growing stages. A child needs love, protection, and guidance to grow up to be a...
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Callie V.

Morris Plains, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Callie , and I'm a freshman at Polytechnic Institute (RPI), where I play softball, I've always loved working with children and have experience babysitting my younger cousins and other families in our neighborhood. As a student-athlete, I bring a lot of energy and can keep up with active kids, whether it's playing...
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Jessica J.

Experienced, Reliable Remote Tutor

Hopatcong, NJ

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$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Graduate with a B. A. in English Literature, Writing, and Communications. I currently teach English and other subjects to middle school and high school students at a private school in Morristown, New Jersey. I am certified in the state of New Jersey to teach English/ELA. It is my goal to work with students to foster a...
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Nicole R.

Elementary School Tutor

Long Valley, NJ

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$35/hr
4 years experience
I currently teach 3-5th grade special education in Edgewater, NJ and live in Jersey City, NJ. This is my 4th year teaching special education and I have experienced with all grade levels from Pre-K to 8. I have a Masters degree in Educational Leadership, as well as graduate certificates in Early Reading and Literacy and Dyslexia...
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Sara S.

Fun Sitter

Hackettstown, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I have been a babysitter, elderly caregiver, house cleaner, and nanny throughout most of my life and have been a Waldorf class teacher for 7 years and and reading specialist for the past two years. Having worked with children most of my life, I firmly believe that consistency, routine and follow-through, as well as strong...
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Laura K.

Responsible, Reliable And Passionate Individual Looking To Help You With Homeschooling.

Hopatcong, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Paraprofessional for classrooms and 1/1 students for the past 15 years. I have worked with children with IEP's, cognitively impaired, behavioral issues, and typical students in public and private schools.
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Rebecca C.

Part-time Nanny Available!

Morris Plains, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
I am a recent graduate of Marymount Manhattan college, where I studied musical theatre. I have been babysitting, nannying, and pet sitting since I was in high school! I spent the summer of 2016 nannying a different family of two boys (4, 5) and occasionally also their sister (10 mo.), and over the summers of 2017 and 2018, I was...
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Luz A V.

Loving And Super Calm Woman.

Dover, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I am Luz, I am 54 years old and have two years of experience as an early childhood care teacher in Colombia. I would like you to give me the opportunity to take care of your children and your family with a lot of love, respect and a much of education. I would be happy to have an interview and know more about me as I'd...
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Michelle D.

Special Education And Primary School Teacher

Morris Plains, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Special Education and Primary School Teacher. I have experience teaching students from pre-k through 3rd grade. I have also taught students with multiple disabilities, learning disabilities and Autism. I am familiar with pre-k through third grade curriculum and I am experienced in individualizing instruction to meet the...
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Olivia S.

Olivia

Morris Plains, NJ

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Olivia, a rising college junior studying management and legal studies, planning to go to law school after undergrad. In 2024, I have had the opportunity to work at the Morris Plains Co-Op which was a fantastic experience that I am going back this summer again! Besides this I have had years of babysitting experience, so...
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Olivia F.

Passionate And Enthusiastic Child Caretaker.

Stanhope, NJ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, and optimistic. I like working with kids because I have great patience for them. I love to teach them new things while also having fun with them. I started working with kids when I was 16. In my spare time, I like to read books, spend time with my friends/family, and learn...
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Micaela A.

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

2.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Micaela. I am a public elementary music teacher in Morris County. I love to play music and anything to do with the arts. I started out as a mother's helper at about 15 with family and very quickly decided to pursue babysitting as a job and it has been a great experience I have nearly 10 years experience...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Ledgewood, NJ

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

Kurryn L.

Kurry is the best!! She was exactly what we were looking for - reliable, experienced, and trustworthy. She cared for our girls like they...

- Karley M.

Briana C.

Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling...

- Care member

Christine P.

CeeCee is absolutely amazing with our twin toddlers. She has endless energy and patience, she's creative with activities and super sweet in...

- Shawn C.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ledgewood, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in Ledgewood, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $24.00 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 2 reading tutors in Ledgewood, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ledgewood 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 Ledgewood 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 Ledgewood 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 Ledgewood, 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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