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Angelica P.

Experienced Tutor

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was a Site Coordinator of a tutoring center in a Department of Education school. I also tutor with Huntington Learning Center Part-time. I have experience tutoring children ages 4-16. I specifically work with students who are behind on their grade level and need to catch up.
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Grecia E.

Education Focused Sitter!

Ridgewood, NY

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Grecia E. and I recently moved to NYC to pursue a Masters in English. My relocation forced me to leave my teaching job in Florida where I taught 9th grade English language Arts. Currently, I am looking for a baby-sitting job that is education focused so that I can continue to share my love for education with...
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Patricia S.

English Tutor/Spanish Tutor Available For Private Lessons And Group Sessions

Ridgewood, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I graduated with my BA in Dance and Theatre in 2017, and I've been working part-time as a nanny and caregiver (pets) ever since. I have three years of tutoring English (Writing, Grammar, Literature) and Spanish under my belt, and am looking to revisit tutoring now. I take pride in my eye for editing, in my ability to get...
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Tiffany F.

Ridgewood, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a NYS certified special education teacher. I am dually certified in special education and general education. I have a concentration in ELA. I am also a dance teacher. I am also a ELA tutor. I have been doing this for over 10 years.
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Joanne Margaret G.

College Graduate Offering Tutoring & Mentorship - Building Confidence Through Communication

Ridgewood, NY

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I'm Jo, a Queens native and recent graduate of Baylor University that is passionate about teaching kids of all ages different ways of communication which I have found to be super important growing up. Whether it be helping your child with reading comprehension, writing or revising essays, or public speaking, trust that...
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Brianna C.

Tutor

Ridgewood, NY

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$10/hr
I have volunteered in schools such as Sacred Heart Academy of Glendale, Queens Metropolitan High School and St. John's University as either a tutor or a teacher's assistant. I have experience with a range of different age groups, and have covered material such as: Social Studies, Reading, Writing, Math, and Science. I am...
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Ashleigh S.

Writing/English/French Teacher Available

Ridgewood, NY

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$28/hr
5 years experience
I am a writer and performer in New York. I have studied English and creative writing outside of college. I have experience working with children as a Site Director for an after school program, a reading and writing tutor, summer camp counselor and assistant. I speak French and also play the piano if those skills are also...
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Jessie M.

Young, Loving, Caring And Responsible Babysitter

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, Everyone. My name is Jessie, a resident and Pre-K teacher of Glendale. I am a Queens College graduate who has a Master's in Early Childhood Education. I am seeking another opportunity to do something I love. I've been working with kids for approximately 10 years now, ages 6 months through 8 years old in various settings...

Anka G. says "Jessie is the most wonderful person you'll ever meet to take care of your little one. We love Jessie!!!! She is so kind and understanding, very responsible,...

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Angelica P.

Fun & Educational Nanny

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hello! My name is Angelica. Currently I am a Lead PreK Teacher and I teach 4K. I am 28 years old and live in Queens. I am a very clean and organized person. I consider myself active, artsy and educational. I'm a decent cook as well. When working with children, patience, understanding and love are my policy. I believe my work...

Milton L. says "Angelica was amazing with our two boys. They loved the projects and games she made up. She was also great with helping them with their school work. If the...

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Tsering Y.

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi My name is Tsering and I have more than 15 years of nannying experience in NYC. I love taking care of children and in my past experience I have worked with multiple families with children's age ranging from new born to Pre-Teen including twins. I help with activities, play dates, cooking and tidying up. I do reading and also...

Chris K. says "She was amazing with our 4yr old, so patient and kind as well as professional. 5 stars."

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Leah K.

Friendly Babysitter

Ridgewood, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting for multiple families since I was 13. I have babysat, ages newborns-15 years old including twins. I enjoy doing multiple activities including arts and crafts, playing outside, board games, helping with homework and reading books with the children. I am willing to care for sick kids and transporting them...
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Megan M.

Ridgewood, NY

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$18/hr
7 years experience
I have 7+ years experience in childhood education. I like working with kids because I enjoy creating fun and engaging experiences for them in order to foster growth and help them to reach their full potential. I started working with kids when I tutored for America Reads at a public school in Manhattan. I went on to get my...
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Terralynn S.

Art Teacher Seeking Weekend Work

Ridgewood, NY

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$24/hr
9 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name's Terra. I'm an artist and art educator based in Ridgewood, Queens. For the past 4 years, I've worked for the DYCD as art instructor, teaching in public schools across the city. Previously, I worked as a nanny for a family in Brooklyn, with whom I am still very close. I've been babysitting regularly since...
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Blythe F.

Ridgewood, NY

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I've worked with kids semi- consistently for the last 8 years, ranging in age from one to 18! I have worked as a babysitter, nanny, camp counselor and teacher, most recently as a nanny to siblings 1. 5 and 4 years old and as a summer camp counselor teaching art to groups of 4-9-year-olds. I am in grad school for Arts Education,...
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Joanna C.

Part Time/Full Time Polish Educator. Professional Babysitter Looking for a Job.

Ridgewood, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have more then 4 years experience with the kids ages from 5 months-11 years. I am a very responsible, caring, warm and dependable nanny. I love playing games with kids, having fun and educational movies, reading together, going out to museum, the park and playgrounds, etc. I will prepare meals, help with homework, pick them up...
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Patricia S.

Part-time Nanny/Babysitter

Ridgewood, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am an artistic, creative college graduate who loves working with children. I have been a dance teacher for ages 4-13 and I find working with kids to be the most rewarding experience in the world. I am completely bilingual (Spanish and English) and enjoy reading, baking, art projects, outdoor activities, and all forms of...
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Abby P.

Young Artist

Ridgewood, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have a BS in philosophy and an honors BFA in dance. Reading is one the biggest parts of my life. I am a painter, writer, and have a background teaching art and dance to kids aged 3-18. I have worked with public schools as well as private studios and afterschool programs. I like to work with kids because I am interested in...
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Harper S.

Ridgewood, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
I am excited about fostering children's growth and dedicated to providing reliable childcare and tutoring for families. In addition to working in offices, I have babysat and tutored on the side. I am passionate about the wellbeing and safety of all children. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing board games,...
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Kaya-bleu C.

Ridgewood, NY

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Kaya, and I am a recent graduate from the University of Arizona, located in Ridgewood, Queens. I have 5+ years of babysitting and nannying 0-5-year-old kiddos. I love doing crafts, reading, playing games, going outside, and having fun! Something I love about working with kids is their endless imaginations...
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Ellen H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, from occasional babysitting to full-time nannying. As a babysitter and nanny, I have worked with families with a number of unique needs, ranging from ADD/ADHD and learning differences, to sensory processing and high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. I also have a...

Sabira G. says "Ellen was so kind and my children really enjoyed spending time with her. Ellen was prompt, engaging and just an awesomely calm demeanour. My son even drew...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.37/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Ridgewood, NY

Reading Tutors in Ridgewood, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Jessie M.

Jessie is the most wonderful person you'll ever meet to take care of your little one. We love Jessie!!!! She is so kind and understanding,...

- Anka G.

Angelica P.

Angelica was amazing with our two boys. They loved the projects and games she made up. She was also great with helping them with their...

- Milton L.

Tsering Y.

She was amazing with our 4yr old, so patient and kind as well as professional. 5 stars.

- Chris K.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ridgewood, NY

Hiring a local reading tutor in Ridgewood, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $21.37 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 19 reading tutors in Ridgewood, NY. 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, 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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