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Lisa F.

Tutor/Teacher Elementary Level

Port Jefferson Station, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Accomplished and experienced NYS certified teacher In Pre-K through 6th grade with an ability to motivate students while encouraging creativity and critical thinking skills.
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Emery F.

CPR Trained And Current Works With Children At A Swim School.

Port Jefferson Station, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I have CPR/First Aid training, and have past experience in babysitting for my family and few clients who need someone to care for their child. I'd describe my personality as energetic, happy, artistic! I'm also a fast learner. I like working with kids because they are the most interesting people I have met. I work with kids,...
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Kathleen S.

Middle Island, NY

5.0(0)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Kristine W.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Selden, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Mildred B.

Reliable Experience Kind Nanny

Coram, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Millie, I'm an experienced nanny for more than 10yrs. I'm a Filipino , fluent in English & Tagalog. Certified in CPR and First Aid . Experience in taking care of newborn, toddlers & grade schools . I do light housekeeping pertaining the child , do child's laundry, wash bottles , organize the playroom, prepare meal for...

Sheila G. says "Loving and caring, took great care of my 4 y/o. She was fun, dependable, responsible and a great cook too!"

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Denise D.

Passionate, Patient, And Warm Hearted Caregiver Available To Babysit! Teacher Schedule

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Denise! I am a loving mother of two amazing children! My son is 19 and my daughter is 15. I I have had the pleasure of being a stay home mom to provide my two children with the foundation for success! They both knew how to read by 4! Providing the building blocks for young children is and has always been a...

Allison H. says "Miss Denise has worked with my son since he was 7 weeks old, and with my six year old as well. I truly cannot imagine a more amazing child care provider....

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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Vannesa T.

Teacher/baby Sitter

Coram, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, charismatic. I like working with kids because I enjoy being able to bring a smile to their faces and help them navigate their feelings and emotions so that they can express themselves in a healthy manner and feel heard and seen. I'm looking for a job that works with my summer...

Nana P. says "Vannesa was on time. Very nice lady. My children adores her. I would recommend her. "

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Diane H.

Experienced Senior caregiver

Ridge, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I am a mom of two amazing adult children. I'm a caretaker at heart. I spent two years with a baby girl since her birth. As she grew, I sat on the floor to be eye level with her and we would play with her blocks and her dolls. We read books and shared many teachable moments. We would draw or just be plain silly. Sharing laughter...

James A. says "Diane is INCREDIBLE. She cared for my 7 year old like her own. She is very clear to communicate with and she has the experience and nuance to handle any...

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Shannon P.

Mother Of 1 At Your Service

Rocky Point, NY

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Mother of a 14-year-old here to help you with your own children. I've had lots of experience, changing diapers, giving bottles and caring for sick children from my own child and also from years of babysitting during my teen years. Happy to help with meal prep, homework, studying, and getting the kids out in nature. I am a big...
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Juanita F.

Teacher And Sitter

Middle Island, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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Amanda S.

Babysitter

Mount Sinai, NY

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
Welcome! My name is Amanda. I am a certified elementary and special education teacher that has many years of babysitting experience. I have babysat children ranging from ages 2-12. I love to do arts and crafts, take walks, and play board games with the kiddos. Also, I have practiced math facts and reading skills while...
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Jessica C.

Smithtown, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am an experienced nanny/babysitter, teacher, and healthcare provider who is currently looking for a part time childcare position. MS degree concentrated in childhood science education. Starting medical schooling in Sept. 2024. I'd describe my personality as patient, genuine, and kind. I like working with kids...
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Brittney R.

Coram, NY

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Brittney , a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a strong background in both health care and child care. With over 7 years of experience as a CNA and a genuine love for working with children, I bring a compassionate, attentive, and safety-focused approach to every family I support. As a CNA, I've developed...
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Christine E.

Fun And Patient Tutor! I Love Math, History, English And Stickers!

Middle Island, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I am a para-educator for Special Education and have been substitute teaching since May. I have also taught several Bible classes for 3rd-6th graders and also for 5-8-year-old's. I have worked at East End Kids Academy in Manorville, NY and Tutor Time in Medford, NY. In high school I volunteered at a local elementary school to...
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Angela T.

Middle Island, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 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...
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Elizabeth B.

Creative , Patient, Outgoing And Loving Nanny

Farmingville, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years of experience working with youth of all ages in daycares , preschools , after school programs , youth employment programs and as a nanny for 3 years . I recently was a stay at home mother with my daughter for 5 years and last year worked as a head teacher for the 2/3s class. I enjoy doing art activities ,...
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Courtney S.

Part-time Tutor

Lake Grove, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a second-year medical student at Stony Brook. I have 3 years of tutoring experience as a peer tutor and teaching assistant at my undergraduate institution. After graduating college in 2017, I conducted research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology for 2 years before starting medical school.
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Port Jefferson Station, NY

Reading Tutors in Port Jefferson Station, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Kristine W.

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...

- Care member

Mildred B.

Loving and caring, took great care of my 4 y/o. She was fun, dependable, responsible and a great cook too!

- Sheila G.

Denise D.

Miss Denise has worked with my son since he was 7 weeks old, and with my six year old as well. I truly cannot imagine a more amazing child...

- Allison H.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Port Jefferson Station, NY

Hiring a local reading tutor in Port Jefferson Station, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $23.50 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 Port Jefferson Station, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Port Jefferson Station 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 Port Jefferson Station 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 Port Jefferson Station 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 Port Jefferson Station, 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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