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I am looking for students in grades K through 8 that are looking to become passionate about reading writing and grammar. I make learning fun and exciting. If you are looking to work on English language arts skills, I am the tutor for you. I have been consulting nationwide for the last 13 years working with students to become...
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I am a one-on-one private educator specializing in Kindergarten readiness for both private and public schools-
I have over 30 years experience working with children, and I am a mother of 4 girls.
When I am not tutoring, I am hired for furniture refinishing, interior design and reorganization projects!
Allison L.
Plainview, NY
$40-55/hr • 10 yrs exp
H.S. English Teacher With Over 15 Years Of Experience Tutoring For SAT/ACT, College Essay, And More.
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Hi! I am a former high school English teacher with nearly 20 years of classroom and tutoring experience. Currently, I am teaching middle school ELA, but I am looking for an alternative, socially distanced, safe environment for this school year. I am passionate about working with students to make reading and writing a positive...
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Hi! My name is Diana, I am 25 years old and I am a college graduate! I began babysitting when I was 15 years old and I love it so much. I am super creative, energetic, loving and I love to have fun with the kids! I have experience with babysitting children and coaching children. I have taught gymnastics for kids ages 2-16. I can...
5.0
"Diana is very friendly and great with children. Diana is very creative when it comes to playing games with children and helping them engage in activities that are fun and beneficial for their development. Diana...
Reviewed by Vanessa C.
Margaret K.
West Babylon, NY
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience Working With Children From Infants To School Age. I Am Available Full Time, Part Time And Weekends.
3.0
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I am very focused and I take pride in working with the children I helped raise, some of whom are in college now. I have worked with children from infants to elementary school age children. I can assist with changing, bathing, feeding, homework, games, activities organizing/setting up of play dates and what ever the child's...
3.0
"She told me she would call me to come by and meet my family and never called."
Reviewed by Linda D.
Yaquelin G.
Uniondale, NY
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello I'm Yaquelin but I go by Jackie and I'm 23 years old . I have experience working in a daycare with children ages 3 months - 13 years old . I have a 12-year-old brother who I absolutely adore and enjoy helping him out with homework , helping him study , reading, etc..
I have my own car so transportation wouldn't be an...
5.0
"My wife and I hired Yaquelin for the summer June 5th to September 2nd . Yaquelin was very punctual and very polite with us and our kids . She was amazing with our children , our children loved her we would...
Reviewed by Oliver E.
Stella L.
Levittown, NY
$44/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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I'm a patient and highly reliable person with many years of experience working with new born, toddlers and young kids. I used to be a preschool teacher aide in my hometown. love children and I love babysitting. I babysit children from 0 Old months and up. I like to do crafts, play games, art drama, cook and read books with the...
5.0
"Loved watching my daughter and my daughter was happy to be with her. Would hire Ruth again in a heartbeat."
Reviewed by Kenny S.
5.0
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Hello!
I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...
5.0
"Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"
Reviewed by Sally W.
Julia B.
Locust Valley, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Full Time Babysitter Available Monday Thru Friday
5.0
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I have worked in a day care for 7 years in the Newborn Room as a Head Teacher. My responsibilities were feeding, changing diapers and putting them down for naps. I helped the babies learn to crawl, sit up, and walk along with singing and reading to them.
I also worked with toddlers and preschoolers. Teaching them their ABC's...
5.0
"We first hired Julia when our daughter was three months old. I was so nervous to have someone else watching our baby but Julia quickly put me at ease. She came with excellent references, all of which echoed...
Reviewed by Lana M.
Christina M.
East Northport, NY
$80/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reading Tutor - Elementary Level : AIS Provider With Over 10 Years Experience
5.0
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Certified Elementary Education Teacher, Reading Teacher and School Building Leader with current teaching position of Academic Intervention Service Provider - Reading/Writing. 18 years of teaching experiencing ranging in grades K -6. ORTON GILLINGHAM certified. Expertise in the Science of Reading.
Reading is something I love to...
5.0
"Christina is friendly, knowledgeable, and punctual. She offers guidance and is very good with children. She can coax an antsy child to focus on a task. She is warm and helpful."
Reviewed by Tammy G.
5.0
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I am currently managing my family owned business. My hours are flexible. Prior to this position, I worked at a child care center as an infant teacher age group 6 weeks to 6 months for 5 years. During The 5 years I cared for 8 babies at a time with the help of a assistant. We would read them stories, give them tummy time, tend to...
Ilana D.
Merrick, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! My name is Ilana and I just graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a major in Early Childhood/ Childhood Education and a concentration in English. I have my NYS Initial Teaching Certificate (Birth - 6 grade). In the fall, I will begin earning my Master's Degree, part-time in Special Education at Queens College. I have about 5...
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"Ilana babysat for us over the summer of 2021. We loved her, and so did our 18 month old son. She took him on long walks, ran around outside, read books endlessly and did a lot of rainy day puzzles. Hopefully...
Reviewed by Callie O.
5.0
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I am a very responsible 35-year-old caregiver with over 15 years experience caring for newborns and children of all ages. I've been fortunate enough to work with many wonderful families for extended periods of time over the years.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's in Early Childhood and Special...
5.0
"Angela is an amazing babysitter. She is wonderful with my three children and my active dog. She is kind, caring, and fun. I knew while I was at work that my children were really enjoying their time with her....
Reviewed by Felicia E.
5.0
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I am currently attending the New York COnservatory for Dramatic Arts in midtown Manhattan,=. I'm studying film and televition acting. until I moved to new york in the fall of 2017 I was heavily involved in community theatre since I was 7 years old and did every high school musical from freshman to senior year. I have coached my...
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Hello! My name is Colleen and I am 30 years old. I am in my eighth year of teaching as an elementary school teacher. I have babysat since I was in high school for families with children ranging from 6 months to school-aged children. I also have tutored numerous children over the years in reading and mathematics. I am a very...
5.0
"We love Ms. Colleen! We initially hired Colleen to help us with childcare so I could attend multiple Doctor's appointments, and have since hired her for date nights and even in home care while I get things done...
Reviewed by Michelle G.
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I am working on my master's degree in early childhood educatio I have been babysitting off and on for over 10 years but have been working for this one family for a two now. I am honest and fun. I can come up with fun activities for the children. I also read to the children and take them to the park as well. Many of the books I...
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"I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Madeline. She is a remarkable young lady. My young son adored her and took to her quickly. She was sweet and gentle with him. The only reason we didn't hire her...
Reviewed by Jessica W.
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My name is Scott M, MSW. I graduated with my Master's of Social Work from Fordham University in May 2019. Prior to obtaining my Master's, I graduated from Farmingdale State College in December 2015 and started my teaching career. I am a certified Teaching Assistant. I worked at Hempstead High School for 2. 5 years working with...
5.0
"Mr.Scotty , as my son calls him, is an amazing tutor. The tutoring sessions for my 5 and 11 year old went amazing. His ability to hone in on their individual learning styles helped make the sessions enjoyable...
Reviewed by Miriam L.
5.0
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I have worked as a nanny for almost 20 years, caring from newborns to toddlers to school age children. I'm a former teacher in my native country. I love to work with children on reading, writing, etc. I am reliable, responsible, hard-working, attentive and caring. When I am working with babies, I love to sing to them. With...
5.0
"We were so lucky to have had her in our lives. I recommend her without qualification."
Reviewed by Michael S.
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I raised three wonderful children in Huntington New York. All three have done well academically, athletically and socially. When they were young, we spent our days eating three squares, doing homework, running to different sporting practices and games. The times that I enjoyed most were the times in between. We did a lot of bike...
5.0
"Having Chrissy as part of our team- was one of the greatest blessings we could have dreamed of during some of the most challenging And stressful years of our lives. She is the Type or caretaker that leads with...
Reviewed by Christine M.
Marlene M.
Farmingdale, NY
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
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My name is Marlene. I am a mother of a 27-year-old son. I used to be a teacher in my country. I love kids and I take care of them as mine also I enjoy to play a lot with them. I am a legal person to work in the USA. Thank you for read my personal page.
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"Marlene was very sweet with my 10 month old baby. She also cleaned our entire kitchen and did the baby's laundry. We will hire her again."
Reviewed by Fiona O.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Plainview, NY
Diana A.
5.0
She is very reliable and punctual . She helped out a lot when I was trying to give the kids less screen time. Always followed house rules. Kids love her cooking .
- Ileana R.
Margaret K.
3.0
She told me she would call me to come by and meet my family and never called.
- Linda D.
Yaquelin G.
5.0
Yaquelin took care of my 4 year old for about 4 months . Unfortunately we ended up moving and she wasn't able to drive to us anymore being that we were too far. We absolutely loved her and so did my 4 year old she was super energetic and did a lot of outdoor fun things with my child . Totally...
- Evelyn G.
Stella L.
5.0
Ruth is a reliable trustworthy individual who cared for my mother for 6 months. I recommend her for any caregiver position.
- Wanda Q.
Laura E.
5.0
Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!
- Sally W.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Plainview, NY
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Plainview, NY?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Plainview, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $51.67 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Plainview, NY?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in Plainview, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Plainview 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 Plainview that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Plainview, NY?
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 Plainview 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Plainview, NY?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Plainview, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Plainview, NY can I hire?
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.