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Maria B.

Jamaica, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
I am an educator, first and foremost. I'm a former Montessori school teacher with a passion for teaching toddlers to read. As a caregiver, I always take a learning-centric approach. I have had the honor of working with children in different capacities from ages 6 months to 12 years over the course of my 10-year childcare career.

Pamela M. says "Maria looked after my kids during pandemic homeschooling. She is kind, gentle, playful and very respectful of a family's needs. My kids absolutely loved...

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Jade E.

Part-time Fun Tutor

Saint Albans, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Jade E. I have over 6 years of experience in tutoring K-12 students including my volunteer work with children throughout high college. I provide 1-on-1 tutoring in reading, writing, mathematics and science. I focus on offering a personalized academic for each student. I currently hold a bachelors degree in...

Kaylee S. says "K. is a 6th grader, she rushes thru reading a passage and does not slow down to pronounce properly. During the reading session Jade was great with her....

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Caren C.

Preschool Teacher/Nanny

Woodmere, NY

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a 45-year-old preschool teacher who worked in Scarsdale for 19 years. I taught 2s, 3s and 4s as well as elementary school aged children. I have been a nanny for many years as well. I have been babysitting for 30+ years and I am experienced with children from newborns to preteens. I was a Girl Scout leader for many years. I...

Kerry H. says "Caren is the most loving, patient and trust-worthy babysitter you will ever find. My children adore her! She give them her full-attention at all times. She...

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Stella L.

Levittown, NY

5.0(1)
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$44/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Wanda Q. says "Ruth is a reliable trustworthy individual who cared for my mother for 6 months. I recommend her for any caregiver position."

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Patricia O.

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

Merrick, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...

Casey S. says "Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to....

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Yaquelin G.

Uniondale, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Hello I'm Yaquelin but I go by Jackie and I'm 25 years old . I have experience working in a daycare with children ages 3 months - 13 years old & have also worked/working with families. I have a 15-year-old brother who I absolutely adore and enjoy helping him out with homework , helping him study , reading, etc.. I have my own...

Evelyn G. says "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...

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Teodora S.

Part-time Care Giver

Hempstead, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a NY State certified teacher. I have over 15 years of experience and I have extensive tutoring experience in a variety of fields. I have tutored in reading as well as math. I have helped students learn to improve their reading skills through phonemic awareness and helped students navigate through the complexities of math...
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Kimberly K.

Math/Reading Tutoring

Little Neck, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am a first grade teacher and I would love to help your first graders improve on their math or reading.

Khadijah H. says "Kimberly is amazing! She know exactly what strategies to use to help my 5 year old. I would definitely recommend her. My child is very shy and refuses...

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Kirby C.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Jamaica, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I have cared for children from the ages of 6 weeks-12 years old. I love being creative in making crafts, imaginary play, story telling, reading, exercising, singing, dancing, playing outdoors, going on trips, baking, and being interactive overall. I have also tutored school-aged children in homework and helping with projects. I...

Marisa I. says "Kirby had seamless interaction with my daughter. She has a very gentle mannerism and was instantly able to bring a smile across my 3 month old's face. She...

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Nneka U.

Patient And Fun Ivy League College Tutor

Mineola, NY

5.0(1)
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$55/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am graduate from Columbia University and received my degree in Neuroscience and Behavior. I am currently a second year medical student at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell. I am pursuing an MD and aspire to be a gastroenterologist. I have 2 years of experience being a Verbal Coach for the SAT. I also spent 2...

Alexius A. says "Nneka helped my nephew that was struggling with 4th grade math. She created lesson plans and gave homework. My nephew started getting 90's and was...

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Deondra M.

NYU Tutoring

Far Rockaway, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I have a B. A. from NYU and have experience tutoring in the NYC Public school system. You can trust that I will give your student the one on one tutoring experience expected. I am also well versed in college preparation.

Coretta A. says "Deondra has a very friendly attitude, she always on time, patient, knowledgeable and works great with my boys. Before tutoring, my son read below grade...

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Viraj B.

Tutor For Elementary To High School

New Hyde Park, NY

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Over the years as I've journeyed from premedical to medical graduate teaching, in one form or another, has always accompanied my medical academic career. Like caring for my patients, I have always found teaching to be a gratifying, fulfilling, and fascinating exercise. Pursuing a career in medicine implies lifelong updating,...

Care Member says "Awesome communication. Very helpful and involved"

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Courtney D.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Manhasset, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a an enthusiastic, friendly, dependable worker with a variety of talents and interests including reading, writing, baking, arts and crafts, ballroom dancing, horse back riding and fencing. I am certified by New York State Department of Education as a Teaching Assistant and have 8 years experience working with infants,...

Danielle C. says "Courtney has watched my son on several occasions now. Keeps him engaged for my long work hours. Arrives on time and flexible with her hours that she is...

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Taylor K.

Long Beach, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am currently a full-time certified reading teacher on Long Island. I am always looking for ways to better my educational skills and share my knowledge with students. As for services, I am open to child care as well as tutoring services for any subject up to sixth grade. I am looking forward to helping out in any way that I...
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Shaneel L.

Experienced Babysitter

Merrick, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello there, I love to read, listen to vinyl, watch films, and paint. I have experience with infants and children ages 1-14. I have experience planning and preparing multiple meals for children, preparing bottles, and changing diapers for infants. Cleaning up the dining area after meals, light house work, running errands....
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Sandra A.

Saint Albans, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I love kids. I've been working with kids for 2 years. My job included helping with homework, baths and long walks. We had fun, but they moved out of state. I love the kids so much. I raised them just like my own.
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Lerene R.

Massapequa, NY

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$22/hr
Meal prep
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as, no nonsense, bubbly, open minded and caring. I like working with kids because they are the biggest teachers in life, they are pure and honest. It fills me with joy to know that I can play a role in the development of our future. I'm looking for a job that make me feel like I'm making a...
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Ashley E.

Full-Time Baby Sitter Available

West Hempstead, NY

from
$30/hr
***Summertime + Weekends (Fall'23)*** I am a Hunter College graduate born from a family of five children. I have quite a bit of care taking under my belt, as I used to babysit my younger siblings and cousins, ranging from about 2 years - 9 years old. I've also baby sat children of family friends. Activities include: reading,...
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Brianna D.

Elementary Teacher Looking To Nanny This Summer.

Wantagh, NY

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
READING/LITERACY COACH Is your child needing a little extra support with reading or writing? I'd love to help! My name is Brianna, and I'm currently a substitute teacher at Wantagh Elementary. I'm certified to teach grades K-6, and I recently earned my Master's degree in Literacy Education, which qualifies me as a Literacy...
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Monica C.

Valley Stream, NY

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi my name is Monica and I have been babysitting for about 3 years. I have had experience with children ages 6 months to 10 years old. I watched 2 children after school until 8:00 p.m. I helped them with their homework, fed them dinner, bathed the children, put them in bed and read bedtime stories. I also have experience...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.75/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Rockville Centre, NY

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

Maria B.

Maria looked after my kids during pandemic homeschooling. She is kind, gentle, playful and very respectful of a family's needs. My kids...

- Pamela M.

Jade E.

K. is a 6th grader, she rushes thru reading a passage and does not slow down to pronounce properly. During the reading session Jade was...

- Kaylee S.

Caren C.

Caren is the most loving, patient and trust-worthy babysitter you will ever find. My children adore her! She give them her full-attention at...

- Kerry H.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Rockville Centre, NY

Hiring a local reading tutor in Rockville Centre, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $21.75 per hour as of December 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 4 reading tutors in Rockville Centre, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre, 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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