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Angela T.

Middle Island, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, I'm Angela. I have been a stay at home mom for over 25 years now. I raised four beautiful children, and my youngest is now in junior high school. I am a NYS Certified Teaching Assistant. I am a very responsible and caring person, and I have much experience cleaning up all kinds of little messes. I enjoy running and biking...

Care Member says "Angela is dependable and takes her responsibilities seriously. She is great with seniors, children and animals. Angela is a true Angel when it comes to...

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Juanita F.

Teacher And Sitter

Middle Island, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
My name is Juanita and I am a certified educational leader. I have certification in early childhood education through high school. I am also a financial advisor. I have two adult children of my own and I currently am involved at a preschool organization that serves children ages birth through 6 years old. I am interested in...
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Kathleen S.

Middle Island, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I enjoy kids, plain and simple. I have been the tutor, the nurse, the umpire, the cook. Helping with homework, and watching school grades soar, keeps my passion. "Being fun and getting the work done" is my motto. Having the patience, compassion, and understanding are my traits; I'm a mom also. I'm very big on reading and...
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Galina P.

Child Care

Centereach, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am a mom who raised two adopted children. Both have graduated college. Having been a stay at home mom, leaving my full time job as a banker, I focused my daily life on nurturing my children to become respectful, friendly and intelligent individuals. Returning back to work part-time for over 10 years, I realized how much I...

Laura T. says "Galina recently started caring for my two year old twin boys and she is a wonderful babysitter! She is kind, caring, patient and creative with the...

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Sarah G.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Centereach, NY

4.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a 21-year-old from Centereach, NY. I have had much experience babysitting for others as well as babysitting my 3 younger siblings. I have worked with children for 6 years teaching Ballet lessons four times a week (ages 2-11) and have also been a counselor at my church's School for five years now. I am used to being home...

Sharmila N. says "Great with the kids crafts helping around the house. Looking forward to her coming again once she's back from school. Thank you!!!"

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Kristine W.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Selden, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a certified elementary teacher, special education teacher, and literacy specialist. I have worked as a reading teacher, substitute teacher, and a teaching assistant. I have many years of experience working with children. I have babysat for children in every age group and have tutored for students of various ages as well. I...

Care Member says "Kristine is great with our two kids (3 months and 3 years)! She is friendly, punctual and followed all preferences/requests that we’ve gave her,...

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Andrew B.

Tutor Available

Miller Place, NY

5.0(0)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Andrew. I am a Fifth Grade Teacher in a Nassau County School District. I have been a teacher for 19 years and I have taught Kindergarten, First Grade and 5th grade. I have been tenured in both school districts that I work in. (Suffolk and Nassau). I specialize in working with children in grades pre-k through 6. My...
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Jessica R.

Babysitter With 15 Years Of Experience. Certified Teacher With Experience Working With Special Needs Population.

Holbrook, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am a substitute teacher and neighborhood babysitter with 15 years of experience working with children of all ages including special needs. I love arts and crafts projects and reading books. I have references available upon request. I also love pets.
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Alyssa D.

Port Jefferson, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Alyssa! I am a recent graduate with an Elementary Education degree. I am a current substitute teacher in both Port Jefferson and Smithtown. I have been babysitting since I was 12 (making that 12 years of experience!) and dog sitting since 16. My favorite age group is toddlers, but I have plenty of experience in all age...
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Christina T.

Patchogue, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am a college senior attending St. John's University to become a teacher for grades 1-6. I live in Patchogue but I have experience as a teacher's asst in many different areas such as Queens, Bronx, and Central Islip. I also worked as a teacher's asst in a special education preschool so I can take care of your children with...
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Kristen H.

Patchogue, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I'm a nursing major at Adelphi University with a strong passion for working with children. I'm CPR certified and have over 4 years of babysitting experience with children ranging from newborns to 10 years old. I've helped with everything from diaper changes and bottle feedings to school pickups, homework, and bedtime...
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Angela R.

Sound Beach, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello care. com families. I am a mother of three lovely girls. Their ages are 15, nine, and seven. I love children and feel that taking care of children and being a part of their lives and development is an amazing and rewarding privilege. A few interests of mine that I would share with your children are crafts (painting,...
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Mikayla C.

Mastic Beach, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! I'm Mikayla, a New York State Certified Teacher and early childhood educator with experience supporting children from newborns through early elementary ages. I've worked as both a Lead Teacher and Education Manager, where I designed learning activities, supported early literacy, and helped children build confidence,...
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Robin G.

Responsible Woman Available For Childcare

Coram, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Responsible woman with over four years experience and a natural ability to get along with young children/teenagers available for childcare. When I was in graduate school in London, I lived with my cousins in exchange for watching their two young boys. My responsibilities included preparing snacks/small meals, getting them...
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Kristine W.

Tutoring & Lessons

Selden, NY

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$50/hr
3 years experience
I am a certified elementary teacher, special education teacher, and literacy specialist. I have worked as a reading teacher, substitute teacher, and a teaching assistant. I have many years of experience working with children. I have tutored for many children of various ages. My responsibilities have ranged from helping with...
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Isabelle L.

Shoreham, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
I have about six years of childcare experience and as a future teacher I'm passionate about helping children grow. My background in education (ELA), coupled with my college degree, allows me to engage children in educational games and activities. I'm patient and friendly, and I prioritize open communication with you, following...
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Brittany L.

Part Time Tutor Available, Science And Math.

Coram, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I've graduated from Binghamton University with a BS in integrative neuroscience. I spent all four years tutoring at the local middle and high school in math and science. To this day I consider tutoring to be the most rewarding experience I've experienced. I am currently employed as a research chemist with a pharmaceutical...
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Sophia L.

Kind, Patient Tutor For English, Writing And Reading

East Setauket, NY

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$40/hr
2 years experience
I have always been passionate about writing and reading, and bring this enthusiasm to every tutoring session. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Binghamton University this year and studied English with a concentration in Creative Writing. I have a minor in Education which has given me the tools needed to work with a wide range of...
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Karin F.

Experienced Tutor Available

Medford, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been teaching and tutoring English and Writing at the college level for 20 years. Individualized instruction is the most effective way to teach, and I love to tutor. I can help anyone become a better writer and speaker. I have taught a diverse group of students from all over the world with honor and respect. I have...
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Naomi S.

Experienced Tutor

Stony Brook, NY

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I was a full-time English Language Arts teacher for students in grades 6-12. I have experience tutoring preschool and elementary-aged children in all subject areas. Additionally, I have extensive experience tutoring English Language Learners. I also have experience teaching Spanish Language and Writing.
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.67/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Middle Island, NY

Reading Tutors in Middle Island, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Angela T.

Angela is dependable and takes her responsibilities seriously. She is great with seniors, children and animals. Angela is a true Angel when...

- Care member

Galina P.

Galina recently started caring for my two year old twin boys and she is a wonderful babysitter! She is kind, caring, patient and creative...

- Laura T.

Sarah G.

Great with the kids crafts helping around the house. Looking forward to her coming again once she's back from school. Thank you!!!

- Sharmila N.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Middle Island, NY

Hiring a local reading tutor in Middle Island, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $26.67 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 3 reading tutors in Middle Island, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Middle Island 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 Middle Island 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 Middle Island 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 Middle Island, NY, 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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