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Danielle P.

Smithtown, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I am a Junior early childhood and childhood education major at pace university. I have been working at a summer camp for five years and have experience tutoring at an after school program at ivy league school on long island
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Rebecca D.

Celebrating The Power Of Knowledge To ALL Types Of Learners

Smithtown, NY

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$60/hr
10 years experience
My greatest passion in life in teaching and helping all children find the strength in their struggle. I was born and raised in New York and New York, and experienced great success at school and at university due to amazing and unforgettable mentors and teachers. This is the foundation go my commitment to helping out my students,...
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Brianna L.

Certified Elementary Teacher

Smithtown, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi everyone ! My name is Brianna , I am a certified Elementary Teacher . I was rated highly effective teacher for 3 years , while being team lead as well in my Florida Top Rated Charter school. I have a 2. 5-year-old daughter , who is the reason I took some years off to stay at home with her. I will be bringing my daughter with...
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Sam F.

Smithtown, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I am a full time college student studying to be a special education teacher. I am looking for more experiences with children of varying needs. I'd describe my personality as silly, happy and playful I like working with kids because watching them grow into little people makes my heart happy. I'm looking for a job that...
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Kelly W.

Smithtown, NY

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kelly and I recently graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Primary Education and am in the process of obtaining my NYS teaching certification. I have experience working in elementary schools, as a group leader for summer camp and years of nanny and babysitting care. I love working with children...
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Yolany V.

Brentwood, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Yolany. I'm 32 years old. In my years of experience I have learn that every child is different and special. I love arts and crafts, singing and dancing, teaching them their surroundings, teach them how to be organized and respectful to one another, make homework and eating fun, read books before nap time,...

Elaine W. says "She's was great sadly i had to move to the city and she couldn't come with me."

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Kristine W.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Selden, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
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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Angela B.

Part-Time Caregiver

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a very responsible 37-year-old caregiver with over 15 years experience caring for newborns and children of all ages. I've been fortunate enough to work with many wonderful families for extended periods of time over the years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's in Early Childhood and Special...

Felicia E. says "Angela is an amazing babysitter. She is wonderful with my three children and my active dog. She is kind, caring, and fun. I knew while I was at work that...

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Christine A.

Nanny/Caregiver

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi, I'm Christine. I have over a decade of experience nannying and providing childcare to children from ages infancy to 14 years old. I worked as a C. N. A. for about four and a half years as well. I have cared for children and adults with disabilities, special needs, severe allergies, and dietary needs and restrictions, such as...

Amber Kay P. says "Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might arise,...

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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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Nadine L.

Experienced, Enthusiastic, And Dedicated Elementary Educator Seeking A Tutoring Position

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience
I'm a positive, energetic, certified teacher, reading specialist, tutor and a mother of three. For 10+ years, I worked on and off in elementary schools and tutoring kids. Recently, I dropped my third child off at his 1st year at college and I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing I love. I'm...

Brian R. says "Miss Nadine is great with the students. Very dedicated and extremely helpful. Highly recommended!!!"

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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
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Sarah G.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Centereach, NY

4.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I am a 21-year-old from Centereach, NY. I have had much experience babysitting for others as well as babysitting my 3 younger siblings. I have worked with children for 6 years teaching Ballet lessons four times a week (ages 2-11) and have also been a counselor at my church's School for five years now. I am used to being home...

Sharmila N. says "Great with the kids crafts helping around the house. Looking forward to her coming again once she's back from school. Thank you!!!"

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Elizabeth C.

Elizabeth C.

Brentwood, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Elizabeth and I'm 22 years old. I do not have any "professional" experience in a childcare program but I have been babysitting my 7 younger siblings and 4 younger cousins since I was 13! I'm great with children of all ages and childcare is my passion. I'm great at communicating with the children, preparing meals,...

Joe C. says "Elizabeth is great around children. We hired her and were very please. She knows how to connect with children. Our two very young boys were very pleased."

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Bianca B.

Fun Sitter

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
My name is Bianca and I recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Nannying appeals to me because I love working with children of all ages, I tend to get along with them better than people my own age haha. I've been using Care. com for the last 5 years and have made really wonderful friendships with several...

Care Member says "Bianca is beyond excellent. She does really fun things with my daughter like trips to the park, library. She’s fun, loving and appropriately firm. Very...

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Paola M.

An Opportunity To Reach Dreams.

Bay Shore, NY

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Hello families. My name is Paola, and I am from Chile. In my country I worked with children for about 3 years. Here in USA I have many years of experience working with elderly people. I am a responsible lady, looking for new opportunities. I speak Spanish, and English as well. References available. I'd describe my...
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Kimberly G.

STEM Outreach In School , Experience With Infants+

East Setauket, NY

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Currently a recent graduate at Clarkson University with a B. S. in Mechanical Engineering and with available transportation. I have three younger siblings ages 11, 5, and 3 and have been their regular babysitter for the majority of their lives. I am experienced with potty training, diaper changes, administrating basic medical...
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Naomi S.

Experienced, Fun-loving Sitter!

Stony Brook, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Naomi! I am a teacher here on Long Island. Prior to moving to the area, I worked in Rochester, NY as an elementary ENL teacher, and before that taught middle & high school in the Balkans for 4 years! I have over 10 years of childcare experience for children of all ages, including multiple experiences as a babysitter and...
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Kristine W.

Tutoring & Lessons

Selden, NY

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$50/hr
3 years experience
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 tutored for many children of various ages. My responsibilities have ranged from helping with...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Smithtown, NY

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

Yolany V.

She's was great sadly i had to move to the city and she couldn't come with me.

- Elaine W.

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

Angela B.

Angela is an amazing babysitter. She is wonderful with my three children and my active dog. She is kind, caring, and fun. I knew while I was...

- Felicia E.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Smithtown, NY

Hiring a local reading tutor in Smithtown, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $28.00 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 5 reading tutors in Smithtown, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Smithtown 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 Smithtown 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 Smithtown 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 Smithtown, 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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