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Ogechi O.

Ridgewood, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have always loved working with children, but I became passionate about tutoring when I was offered a paid position at Monmouth University. My experience as a paid tutor has given me the skills I need to help people understand at their own rate.
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Waranrat N.

Nanny, Babysitter Part Time And Full Time

Ridgewood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I am 32 years old, and originally from Thailand. I currently live in Ridgewood, NJ. I graduated with bachelors degree from Thailand, faculty of economics. I am non-smoker and I love pet. I describe myself as a reliable, caring, friendly, responsible, patient, hard-working, adventurous, and easy-going person. Moreover I am...

Zoe Z. says "Kay was taking care of my daughter who was 7 months at that time. She had been with us for more than a year. We adore her dearly! She is always on time,...

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Fatima N.

The Kids are Our Future

Wayne, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
My name is Fatima and I live in Wayne. I am a former Teacher. I've worked with different age of kids from 2 weeks old and up, included twins. I have over 10 years of experience and references. I love kids, can help with homework, read and play with them. I can drive, have a clean driver's license and I have Toyota Sienna...

Jennifer R. says "Fatima has provided childcare for my 9 year old in a loving and professional manner. She is sensitive but strong, she provided nutritious meals for my...

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Imani L.

Rochelle Park, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a positive and energetic person whose lives to help children reach their full potential, I have worked in childcare for over 5 years now and I have loved every minute of it! I have worked with all ages up to 12 and have the most experience with infants and toddlers. I currently major in elementary education at the...

Kimberly W. says "Imani has been a blessing to our family and someone who is hard to find. She is a 10 out of 10 in our book! My husband and I are very particular...

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Alanna S.

Empty Nest Experienced Caregiver--all Ages--full Or Part Time

Westwood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am currently a nanny during the week and have years of experience caring for babies and children. Offer my love and excitement about learning and reaching milestones. I have accumulated expertise in many disciplines. I have taken courses in child development and family counseling. I am not an expert but believe it gives me an...

Parul D. says "Alanna is the best nanny that we could have asked for our baby girl, who is now a toddler. She has been with us for 6months+ and has cared for our girl...

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Shantayah M.

Passaic, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Shantayah. I have already obtained my Associate's Degree in Graphic Design and am currently working towards obtaining my Bachelor's Degree. I can help with Test Prep and Math. I can also help with housekeeping.

Stan C. says "She is very respectful & pays attention to detail."

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Dinengie G.

Full-time Professional Caregiver

Teaneck, NJ

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a Rutgers Uni. Alumni and older sister to five siblings. I am fluent in Spanish, but English is my primary language. I am a non-smoker who likes living a healthy lifestyle. I love to cook and am comfortable with all pets. I started babysitting at 15 and always loved taking care of other peoples children both here and abroad....

Tara M. says "Dinengie worked for me as a full-time nanny for a month, until my husband lost his job and our child care needs changed. she is sweet and energetic and my...

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Tiffany A.

Babysitter Bestie

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Working with children is a work of heart! I love kids and admire how much I can learn from them. I have worked as a paraprofessional/ substitute teacher which has given me the ability to experience many different personalities. This has also granted me with a great amount of patience and attention to detail when it comes to...

Eri K. says "With no reservation, I definitely recommend Tiffany! She has a talent to get along with kids. Also, she is very good at feeding my daughter ate well with...

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Barbara L.

Interesting And Inspiring Learning!

Emerson, NJ

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been a teacher's aide for 15 years! In that time I also became a Bible Study and Religion Teacher-assembling and teaching my own classes! I've tutored after school with grade school homework, projects and reading comprehension for seven years. I love children and watching them learn-I look forward to meeting yours!
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Maria Eugenia A.

Experienced Child Caregiver Focused On Montessori Child Development

Wood Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello! I am a positive, proactive woman with excellent skills and a higher education background. As a mother of three successful and competitive young children, I understand that caring for kids goes beyond basic care; it involves imparting valuable skills and education with love. I have even developed my own early education...

Care Member says "Maria took care of our child from 3-18 months. She was an excellent nanny and treated our daughter as if she were her own grandchild. Maria was flexible...

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Tracey G.

Special Needs, Senior Care

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver for Special Needs, Senior Care, Child Care. I have over 18 years of experience. I am available for week night M-F overnight (flexible with start time)(7/8pm-7am)or weekend Fri-Sun overnight...

Christina D. says "As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our son, but...

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Jana M.

Ramsey, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Jana, I am an experience nanny with 20+ years of experience with excellent references and a 5 star rating on my care profile. I am experienced in newborns teenagers & seniors also cared for preemies and multiples. I am first aid and CPR trained. I have my own transportation with a safe and clean driving record. I...

Christie H. says "Jana has been working for my family for several months.She goes above and beyond and is always willing to help in whatever is needed. My daughters are...

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Julie A.

Part-time Care Giver

Saddle Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Julie I am a mother and have experienced with children. I am experienced in childcare. I have a few years of experience in the school system. I am a certified substitute teacher and a paraprofessional. I am also experienced in behavioral children as I am experienced with children of special education. I am also a...

Carmen S. says "Julie is a dedicated hard worker. I could always count on her keeping my home tidy and impeccable. She is honest and a wonderful person. I highly...

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Jenissa P.

Wayne, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a current college student finishing up my senior year at Rowan University. I am double majoring in Psychology and Law & Justice. I am willing to work around my school schedule and over our holiday breaks. A little bit about me : I'd describe my personality as compassionate, selfless, and honest. I like working with kids...

Devyn P. says "Jenissa is amazing when it comes to children! She took care of my 3 year old amazingly! She's never given me any issues, always punctual, and loves...

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Lauren B.

Caregiver, Sister, Lifeguard, Private Swim Instructor, Cpr Certified, Dog Lover.

Paramus, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Caregiver, swimming instructor, babysitter, degree in art, and exceptional time management skills. I'd describe my personality as Hardworking, Patient, Empathetic I like working with kids because I grew up with my younger siblings and I had a natural ability to nurture and care for kids ever since I was little. I'm looking...

Care Member says "Lauren was an absolute pleasure. She was on time, took her time to get to know our son, friendly, knowledgeable and just overall a professional. We will...

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Kelli P.

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I was a stay at home mother of two children, while caring for my own children I cared for my friends baby for the first year of his life, in 2004 when my kids were in school I applied to Little Falls School #3 (3-4 grade) as a Lunch Aid/substitute School Secretary, in 2007 I applied to Little Falls School #2 as a Teachers Aide...

Natalie P. says "Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the...

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Nour M.

Firm Believer Of Giggles, Learning, Good Food And Outdoor Time!

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello there! I hope to find a babysitting job in which I can use my large and comfy home to do so, or where I can bring my daughter with me. I raised my girl by myself (with 6 months of help from daycare) since hubby works full-time, and have learned all Montessori learning techniques for my 2-year-old girl! I have made it an...

Care Member says "I appreciate all the help Nour did and is doing for my family. I work from home and Nour nannies my almost 2 year old and takes care of her like her...

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Lauren M.

Lauren M- Teacher From Bloomfield, NJ!

Wayne, NJ

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! My name is Lauren and I am a certified K-6 Elementary Teacher who currently teaches Fourth Grade. I have worked with students with a wide range of learning abilities, as well as ESL learners. Not only am I an educator, but I am also a trusting role model and peer for students.

Alexis P. says "Lauren recently helped tutor my 8 year old in reading and she was great! Super knowledgeable and patient and my son loved her!"

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Caitlynn A.

Part-Time Caregiver Avilable

Bogota, NJ

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$36/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Caitlynn, I'm a 26-year-old English education teacher looking for a tutoring job after school. I've taught grades K-12 and am Special Education Certified with a Master's in Teaching. Beyond that, I've caring for children since I was 14. I've looked after and cared for children aged from about 5 months to 13 years old....
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Bethany M.

Pequannock, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Bethany and I'm 21 years old. I graduated in May 2024 with my Bachelor Degree in Communication Disorders. Currently I'm in my first year of my speech language pathology masters program. I can help around the house with meal prep, laundry, house keeping, and many other needs. I can help with summer reading...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Ridgewood, NJ

Reading Tutors in Ridgewood, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Waranrat N.

Kay was taking care of my daughter who was 7 months at that time. She had been with us for more than a year. We adore her dearly! She is...

- Zoe Z.

Fatima N.

Fatima has provided childcare for my 9 year old in a loving and professional manner. She is sensitive but strong, she provided nutritious...

- Jennifer R.

Imani L.

Imani has been a blessing to our family and someone who is hard to find. She is a 10 out of 10 in our book! My husband and I are very...

- Kimberly W.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ridgewood, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in Ridgewood, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 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 Ridgewood, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood, 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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