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Anny C.

Short Hills, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
College Grad, available for English tutoring for Portuguese speakers. Available during the week from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or anytime on weekends.
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Yi S.

A Fun And Passionate Teacher!

Short Hills, NJ

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$24/hr
1 year experience
I am a senior at Pingry who loves teaching others! I have experience in various AP and honors classes and am willing to help! I believe that having learned the material just a year or two ago is an advantage because I can provide students with the most updated notes and tips in their classes. I have had experience with...
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Douglas A.

Responsible And Reliable

Short Hills, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am currently a realtor/real estate developer and work for Keller Williams Realty. The schedule of a developer is one which affords great flexibility, and I am hoping to use my spare time constructively as a part-time caregiver! I would love to help your family of 1-3 children with all of their before-school, after-school,...
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Mirriam M.

Nanny/ House Manager

Short Hills, NJ

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
I have over 5 years of experience with infants and toddlers. Ages 6 months up to 8 years old. I enjoy working with children, creating and discovering their world, how things worth through play , reading etc. I have had some experience working as a pre school teacher. I can drive. I am organized, a self starter, loyal,...
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Sherese P.

Fun Loving Childcare Provider Who Loves To Read And Enjoy Outdoor Activities

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a special education teaching. Currently, working with 3rd graders. The past 2 years I taught 2nd grade. Prior to teaching I was a paraprofessional for 7 years. I enjoy working and caring for children. Prior experiences with families includes preparing meal, schedule play dates, assist with homework, and light housekeeping...

Alexandra G. says "Sherese is an excellent caregiver. She is punctual, reliable, communicative, caring and responsible. Sherese has a calm, patient and gentle nature. I...

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Livia C.

Lovely And Hard work Person

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Livia. I'm 39 years old and have been working with children for 6+ years. Teaching and caring for children is my passion - it gives me the opportunity to work with kids and make a difference in their lives. My undergraduate degree is in Pedagogy. I worked in an International School in Brazil like a teacher for 6 years...

Care Member says "We feel so lucky to have had Livia as our nanny. She is so patience, and her warmth and genuine care for our kids were evident. Livia is not only...

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Stephanie P.

Array Of Experiences!

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I have a wide range of experiences caring for children. I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I also have experience in daycare, primarily with toddlers. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Education in 2012, I substitute taught in elementary schools and tutored students in reading and math. In May 2016, I...

Lucy T. says "Stephanie babysat for our two children and their two cousins. She was easy to communicate with, warm, friendly and I felt comfortable that they were in safe...

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Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...

Care Member says "Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was...

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Jasmine O.

Full / Part Time

Linden, NJ

4.3(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
I am a full time, professional nanny with 6 years of experience. I started caring for a 6-month-old and I have experience with children up to 15 years old! I am very big on sensory play for the younger ages. Also, reading, singing, coloring, any fun learning activites to keep your child reaching milestones! For the older...

Stephanie H. says "I can't say enough good things! From the very first day Jasmine met our children, she connected with them, and quickly developed a reliable routine...

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Indrani D.

Babysitter/Nanny

Irvington, NJ

4.2(1)
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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
From 1995-2000, I was a stay at home mom with my son for five years. I taught him to read and write. From 2001-2007, I worked at an elementary school as a teacher's aide. From 2007-2008, I worked at a daycare center as a teacher and caretaker of 2 to 3-year-old toddlers. From 2008-2011, I worked at a preschool as a teacher and...

Care Member says "Indrani is absolutely amazing! She has been with our family for almost three years now. She is patient, good-hearted, and responsible. Our little one...

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Heidi K.

Reading Specialist/Language Arts And Math Tutor

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 35 years of teaching experience. I am a retired language arts teacher and reading specialist. I have taught elementary school language arts and math and middle school language arts. Please contact me to discuss how I can help your child improve in school.

Care Member says "Heidi helped my son immensely after he fell behind. She does a great job of breaking down complex subjects in a way he can understand and at his level....

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Tatyana H.

Energetic Polite College Babysitter

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Tatyana! I am 25 years old and I have 5+ years of experience with babysitting/nannying, which also involved tutoring sometimes as well. I have my Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice and Masters of Public Administration, both from Rutgers University with Summa Cum Laude honors distinction. I am from Newark, NJ...

Balasia M. says "Tatyana has helped my child tremendously with Algebra. According to my son, she "makes learning fun" and always rewards him when he brings back good test...

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Meghan K.

Funny, Certified Teacher W/ Tons Of Experience And Patience

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Taught public school grades 7-adult for for 12 years. Taught grades 3 thru college outside of public school setting. Member of Folger Shakespeare Workshop Professional Community, Lead Teacher for Non-Profit Prep Program, Pathways to College (5 years) - Coached HS Varsity Boys Soccer for 5 years - developed individual weight...

Shahid B. says "My daughter needed some help with English at school. I messaged a few tutors in the area and Meghan was the first one to respond. She listened to our...

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Anna B.

Child Care

Harrison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hello! I'm Anna and I am a creative, reliable, energetic childcare provider and tutor with several years of experience supporting families with children, ages 6-16, in both the US and abroad.. I am also a children's author-illustrator, a children's rights advocate, and hold a Masters in Childhood Studies . I am available for...

Care Member says "Anna was so great with our daughter, tutoring her throughout middle school. She helped her organize her time and structure her studies. She was patient...

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Marla G.

Livingston, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Marla, it's a pleasure to meet you! I'm energetic, extroverted, and love to explore and try new things! I have a B. S. in Economics, and an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Seton Hall University. My hobbies include traveling, reading, theatre and museums. I'm from Livingston NJ and have extensive childcare...

Jennifer S. says "My children absolutely love Marla. She has such an upbeat personality that is contagious. They enjoy spending time with her in my absence."

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Keri-faith P.

Full-Time Babysitting / Occasional And Weekend Babysitting.

Newark, NJ

3.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello everyone! My name is Keri, I am 33 years old graduate of Seton Hall University. Although I received my Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Media, my first love is children. I started babysitting for neighbors during high school, but started nannying regularly in college. I have worked with children as young as 2 months, all the...

Jennifer K. says "Keri has been babysitting for our children for approximately 4 years. She immediately connected with our older daughter, and my daughter looks forward...

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Valerie C.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Valerie. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I've listed some of my qualifications and would be happy to discuss any others or any questions you have. * Certified K-8 teacher/special education teacher/masters in education * Certified trained in Orton Gillingham reading program * 18 years...

Chinwe E. says "I hired Valerie late 2019 to early 2020. She worked with my then 3year old daughter, who had mild speech delay. She was good with her, very attentive,...

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Tamisha W.

Experienced Tutor/Mentor Who Wants Your Kids To Do Well In School And Life

Hillside, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a certified substitute teacher who's certified to teach Pre-K to 12th grade. I work in the New Jersey public school system and I love what I do. I also, mentor kids in my spare time.
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Amanda R.

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Amanda and I have a degree in Sociology from Montclair State, including 40+ credits in education and early childhood development. I have been working with children for 8 years. I am currently a preschool teacher at a respected facility. Most of my experience is with kindergarten to middle school aged children. However...
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Marcia G.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! I will provide an environment where the child will learn to interact with others, keep the child stimulated with educational games. I am very energetic, reliable, honest, responsible and a positive role model for your children. I am passionate about child care and will do my best to keep them out of any danger. I also like...

Diomedys P. says "Marcia is very attentive, knows how to do her job very well, and was always on time! If you're looking for someone dependable, that takes their job...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.50/hr as of November 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Short Hills, NJ

Reading Tutors in Short Hills, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Sherese P.

Sherese is an excellent caregiver. She is punctual, reliable, communicative, caring and responsible. Sherese has a calm, patient and gentle...

- Alexandra G.

Livia C.

We feel so lucky to have had Livia as our nanny. She is so patience, and her warmth and genuine care for our kids were evident. Livia is...

- Care member

Stephanie P.

Stephanie babysat for our two children and their two cousins. She was easy to communicate with, warm, friendly and I felt comfortable that...

- Lucy T.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Short Hills, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in Short Hills, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $18.50 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 4 reading tutors in Short Hills, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Short Hills 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 Short Hills 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 Short Hills 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 Short Hills, 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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