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Karen I.

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Looking For Part-Time Job Afternoons In July, Full-Time Job In August.

Wharton, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am currently employed as a teacher's aide in Randolph Middle School. I have four grown daughters of my own, ages 32-27. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, reading, exercising, and spending time with my family. When my daughters were young, I babysat for a number of children in my home. Their ages ranged from 5 months to 6...
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Panagiota R.

TEACHER, NANNY AND BABYSITTER

Budd Lake, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have over 10 years of experience. I have my own transportation and a clean driving record. I enjoy being with children. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Anne M.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT/MOTHER'S HELPER/TUTOR

Hackettstown, NJ

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$25/hr
20+ years of child care experience, mentoring and educational support. I am a parent and also understand what dedication to caring, education and health and safety is all about. My professional, passionate and responsible demeanor provide my clients and their families with the peace of mind needed each and every day. My positive...
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Kristy B.

Hackettstown, NJ

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$10/hr
I study Communications and English at the University of Richmond. I have a 3. 8 GPA, have made the Dean's list since freshman year, and was inducted this past September into the Golden Key Honor Society. I provided tutoring in various subjects in high school through the National Honor Society. I have also tutored within my...
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Lori C.

I Go By Loriel

Bedminster, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Mature, loving, and compassionate Nanny. I earned a Bachelors Degree from University of Vt. in 1985. Some of my college experiences included working with Special needs children. Once I had my own children, I opted to stay home with my 2 babies for 6 years. Then, I taught Preschool in Vt. as well as being a Title 1 Reading...

Care Member says "Loriel has been a nanny to our two kids that were 2 yo and 4 yo at that time. Loriel is really great about engaging kids in educational activities...

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Barbara T.

Warm Heart/helping Hands

Cedar Knolls, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Hello , Moms and Dads, I am an experienced , youthful, energetic young at heart woman, with a genuine love for children. I am loving, dependable, patient trustworthy, responsible, kind, with a fun outgoing personality. My first priority is to keep your children safe while ensuring they complete their homework assignments. (I can...

Laura D. says "Very sweet. Bet as a part time babysitter. Like her very much. Honest and caring. "

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Agnes R.

Experienced And Reliable

Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm 53 years old, full of energy and patience. I have 20 years of experience as a nanny, worked for 4 families in NYC for 15 years and have excellent recommendation letters from those families. I've been working as a Spanish interpreter for Early Intervention for the past 10 years. I have my own transportation, I'm clean and...

Care Member says "Agnes is amazing with our baby—she keeps him busy, makes sure he’s learning along the way, and even brings age appropriate toys for extra fun. We’d 100%...

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Taryn L.

Stirling, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Taryn! I grew up in New Jersey and recently moved back from Maryland where I was working in a childcare center teacher preschool. I taught at this center for 7 years and worked with all ages ranging from infants to 5 years old. I love to read in my spare time and be outside as much as I can!

Care Member says "Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are high energy,...

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Lauren A.

Art Teacher

Rockaway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello families, I am an elementary STEAM teacher in Livingston Public Schools who has also taught kindergarten and elementary art. In my free time I love to paint, draw, read, watch my favorite shows and movies, play video games, hike, and meditate. I have a degree in psychology with a minor in fine arts and a second degree in...

Cindy M. says "Lauren is a very dedicated and caring person. She is committed to giving her all in any situation she undertakes. She is warm, kind and thoughtful. "

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Heidi K.

Reading Specialist/Language Arts And Math Tutor

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 35 years of teaching experience. I am a retired language arts teacher and reading specialist. I have taught elementary school language arts and math and middle school language arts. Please contact me to discuss how I can help your child improve in school.

Care Member says "Heidi helped my son immensely after he fell behind. She does a great job of breaking down complex subjects in a way he can understand and at his level....

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Mildred M.

Tutor

Montville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Mildred and I have over 15 years tutoring experience. I work with students of all ages. I enjoy making learning a fun, interactive experience using creative practical application techniques and open dialogue which allows my students to fully participate in the learning process and to self-monitor their...

Jimmy J. says "Mildred tutored my nephew. He had difficultly with reading comprehension and focusing during his freshman year of high school. She did a wonderful job...

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Shelby S.

Bridgewater, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I am a 7th year certified teacher. I have my Masters of Arts in Teaching in Elementary and Special Education and currently teach grade 5 literacy. I am certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner. My experience with children includes teaching grades Pre-K through 12, various needs and ability levels. I am available for...

Cathryn R. says "Shelby has been a great caregiver. She is very dependable. Calm with the kids and has been unflappable. My kids really enjoy their time with her. She...

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Susan R.

Morristown, NJ

4.5(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I am a Certified Montessori Teacher and have worked in the field for the past 16 years. I am also a caregiver and have worked with children ranging in age from 3 to 16 for past 9 years. I enjoy working with children of all ages. I also enjoy reading with children, doing homework and having fun.

Pranav P. says "Susan worked for us for a couple of months, taking care of our two boys aged 9 and 13. She helped us with kids school work, pick ups / drop offs, and...

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Jesse D.

High School Teacher As Private Tutor

Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
**New summer program!!** For students of all ages to work on important skills needed for school and to beat the "summer learning dump". Topics will include: Reading Comprehension Summer assignments assistance Standardized test prep Practical skills: Organization, Prioritization ELA practice for grammar, reading,...

Christina C. says "I hired Jesse, for my daughter, to help out with her science class. In just a short few months her grades came up a lot. She worked with my daughter...

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Tagemattie A.

Full-Time Nanny/ Babysitter

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am 46 years old. l live in West Orange, NJ. I have over 23 years of experience preemie to school age children. I'm responsible, affectionate, understanding, caring, energetic, and I'm very sensitive towards children. I enjoy being around children and helping them learn and grow. I can prepare children's meals. I have knowledge...

David P. says "Tagemattie has been our nanny and a part of our family for the last three years. She was on time (actually..early) every single day, and took fantastic...

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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

Summit, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
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Adair M.

Dependable And Creative Teacher, Make Learning Fun And Easy, Build Self-Confidence

Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have taught for both adults and young children for over 10 years, both for CEU's and for Adult School Education classes. I possess a current major in Early Childhood Education, and am attending a Christian University for that purpose. I am currently on the Dean's List at college (GCU). The subjects I have taught in the past...

Richard T. says "She was an excellent provider. Would recommend her to others."

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Christine H.

Part Time Tutor

Rockaway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
8 years experience
I tutor children in grades Kindergarten through Third Grade, all subjects. I have resources, games, activities, leveled books, and technology! I am an experienced teacher who is certified in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and Gifted Education. I am published in the field of Gifted Education. I have taught first...

Joanne G. says "Christine has been an absolute pleasure to work with! She has been our son's teacher for over a year now and he really enjoy being taught by her. Our...

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Megan K.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny - Available Immediately With Flexible Schedule

Great Meadows, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I originally chose psychology as my major because I am interested in potentially becoming a guidance counselor at an elementary school. My personal focus is early childhood because I enjoy taking care of, helping, and understanding children. I have worked as a part-time nanny for 2 girls for 3 summers (ages 5 and 8, now 8 and...

Trish K. says "Megan has been our lifesaver! I can't say enough wonderful things about her. My kids adore her - she's kind, patient, fun and reliable. We are moving out...

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Meghan K.

Funny, Certified Teacher W/ Tons Of Experience And Patience

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Taught public school grades 7-adult for for 12 years. Taught grades 3 thru college outside of public school setting. Member of Folger Shakespeare Workshop Professional Community, Lead Teacher for Non-Profit Prep Program, Pathways to College (5 years) - Coached HS Varsity Boys Soccer for 5 years - developed individual weight...

Shahid B. says "My daughter needed some help with English at school. I messaged a few tutors in the area and Meghan was the first one to respond. She listened to our...

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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

Lori C.

Loriel has been a nanny to our two kids that were 2 yo and 4 yo at that time. Loriel is really great about engaging kids in educational...

- Care member

Barbara T.

Very sweet. Bet as a part time babysitter. Like her very much. Honest and caring.

- Laura D.

Agnes R.

Agnes is amazing with our baby—she keeps him busy, makes sure he’s learning along the way, and even brings age appropriate toys for extra...

- Care member

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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