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Samantha L.

Somerset, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
As someone who is passionate about education, I also understand that sometimes, students need help. They need to be met at their level to achieve greatness. Sometimes students need help catching up to what is the "grade level" standard, and sometimes students need an extra push to continue growing as a learner. I am willing and...
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Danielle F.

Child Care

Somerset, NJ

4.9(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am not available to take on new families at this time. I am a fun and creative person who loves working with kids. I enjoy being active and like to encourage the children to do the same. Since I am creative, I can easily come up with fun activities like games and arts and crafts to get children involved and keep them...

Caitlin D. says "Danielle has cared for our 20 month old a few times now and has been consistently fantastic! Most recently, my daughter had just come down with a cold...

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Natally S.

Get To Know More About Me! If You Have Any Further Questions, Feel Free To Contact Me!

Somerset, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I am currently a senior in high school and will be pursuing a higher education in education! I have been babysitting for a little over two years now. I have babysat for a wide variety of ages from 2 years old to elementary children. I currently work as a part time babysitter for a now 4-year-old. I have cleaning experience and...
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Arielle S.

Babysitter + Nanny: 16 Years Of Experience! Nurturing, Patient, Communicative, Reliable

Somerset, NJ

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$25/hr
16 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi families! I'm a babysitter and nanny with 16 years of experience with a variety of ages, including infant and baby, toddler and preschool, and elementary and middle school. I have experience as a preschool teacher, teacher assistant, camp counselor, and tutor too. I love working with kids and consider myself nurturing,...
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Hassia K.

Somerset, NJ

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi Parents/Guardians, I'm super creative, free spirited and passionate about the little things in life. I am the eldest in my family with a 7-10 year age gap. I've been a caretaker for several years ever since. I'm sure I inherited it from my mother being a nurse. I've been immersed in various cultures growing up outside of my...
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Denise M.

Reading Teacher Extraordinaire!

Somerset, NJ

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I am a current High School English Teacher with a Masters Degree in Reading from Rowan University and am a Certified Reading Specialist in the state of NJ. I have been working with kids of all ages for over 20 years! I have been teaching for 13 years in the public school classroom setting; I began my career in the Piscataway...
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Iris H.

Tutor

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
I earned my PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology form UC Berkeley and BS in Biochemistry from the University of Oregon. I have research training (at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, UC Berkeley, the National Institutes of Health and UCSF) in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, infectious disease and...

Kim B. says "Iris is caring and patient when she works with people. She has extensive knowledge in science and math. She is excellent at explaining concepts."

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Jennifer S.

Babysitter And A Book!

Somerset, NJ

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$13/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an experienced teacher and would love to help you/your family in your child caring needs! I am more than happy to help with a date night outing or a consistent basis! I am passionate about literacy, so you can expect that I will always have a book to read with your child. I am a big believer in play and imaginary play with...
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Shelby S.

Bridgewater, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I am a 7th year certified teacher. I have my Masters of Arts in Teaching in Elementary and Special Education and currently teach grade 5 literacy. I am certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner. My experience with children includes teaching grades Pre-K through 12, various needs and ability levels. I am available for...

Cathryn R. says "Shelby has been a great caregiver. She is very dependable. Calm with the kids and has been unflappable. My kids really enjoy their time with her. She...

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Eveline S.

Experienced, Loving And Reliable Nanny

Monmouth Junction, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello and thank you so much for reading my profile! I am a 34-year-old experienced nanny having taken care of newborns and toddlers and older children up to 14 years old. I am a former assistant teacher at the Early Childhood Center. I am a very loving and caring person and I am great with children! I have a car so I am able to...

Stephanie B. says "We ALL love, love, LOVE Eveline! If you're lucky enough to have her watch your kids, you'll love her too! She's just wonderful!!"

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Stephanie R.

Reliable Tutor

Highland Park, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I began tutoring during college as a way to stay connected in the local community (and earn pocket cash). Since then, I've had the pleasure of working with families of different backgrounds and children with ranging levels of academic comfort. Teaching has become a passion of mine. Specific clients/experience includes: -3 ESL...
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Christina D.

Christina's Educational Corner

Franklin Park, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello I am currently a graduate of Saint Peter's University in Jersey City NJ. My major is History, and secondary education,. I also hold a master's degree in special education and literacy. I tutor in a variety of subjects such as: Pre Algebra, Algebra, Psychology, Sociology, SAT, PSAT, Act reading and writing prep,...

Renee L. says "Great with my pet. Always available, polite, kind to my dog. My dog loves her, and she is a great help when caring for my pet."

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Julia H.

East Brunswick, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
I can tutor students in elementary, middle, and high school topics. During high school, I took a variety of AP courses and scored high enough to earn college credit. I graduated from Fordham University in 2019, where I majored in Philosophy and minored in History. I am currently a student at GW Law.
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Maria S.

Certified Elementary School Teacher/Part-Time Tutor

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Maria. I have be working as an elementary public school teacher for 29 years. Currently, I teach second grade. I have also taught grades 1, 3, and 5. I have experience working with Special Education students in an inclusion setting, and work one-on-one with special ed students privately. I am available to tutor...

Elma P. says "Maria is such an asset to our sons academic growth!!!! He's been coming to Maria for a few years now and we definitely have seen some growth in him. She...

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Gabrielle D.

Babysitter / Nanny

Franklin Park, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Gabrielle! I'm currently a sophomore at the University of Connecticut majoring in sociology and human rights. On my free time I love to be active like walking, running, doing crafts, reading, and writing. I like to make sure that I stay productive! I love when I have the opportunity to spend time with younger...

Shubha C. says "We had a wonderful experience with Gabby. She worked with our family for almost three weeks in June 2023, caring for our two children. She was energetic,...

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Felicia S.

Professional Newborn Care Specialist And Temporary Nanny

Monmouth Junction, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have a B. A. in Human Development & 17 years of professional childcare experience. I am proficient in caring for newborns thru 12-years old. Over the years I have led & directed classrooms, sleep trained infants, encouraged development in children & managed households. I am a certified Newborn Care Specialist. I love the...

Care Member says "We had really high expectations for Felicia based on her exceptional reviews, and she exceeded them. She helped look after our two kids (1 and 3) for a...

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Layla D.

Any Subject Tutor - Including SAT Or GRE Prep

Raritan, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience
I recently graduated from Arcadia University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Masters in Public Health. I have been tutoring for the past 6 years. Now I work independently. I have tutored a range from 3rd grade to post-college. I mostly tutor math or SAT prep, I have done chemistry, statistics, SSAT prep, ACT and GRE...

Xiaohua Z. says "Layla is a really good tutor. She has great patient and much knowledge. My son likes her class. He said that she is very smart and know everything he...

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Jennifer K.

Dayton, NJ

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I experience as a caretakers for kids from 2 to 13 years old since I was in college. My tasks involved. Picking up the kids from school, dropping them off at after school activities, working on homework, going out for fun bringing them to the movies , friends, taking them showers, cleaning, preparing meals. Reading books with...

Maureen S. says "Jennifer has been helping us primarily with our preschooler while we are working for a little over a month now. She arrives in the morning, spends a few...

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Alyssa T.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi I'm Alyssa! I'm an outgoing person that loves kids! I'm great with children and pets all ages. I have special needs experience and am CPR certified for children and pets. I am looking for a position for date nights. I can do any weekday or weekend night. Or weekend day. I love being outside but also love to watch a great...

Care Member says "Alyssa is great, very reliable and someone I could depend on. Alyssa did it all, cooking, cleaning and worked on homework with the kids. Definitely...

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Jennifer W.

Reader Leader

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a Certified Teacher of Early Childhood and Elementary Education with over 30 years teaching experience in public education. My honors include Franklin School Teacher of the Year, NJ Governor's Recognition for Outstanding Teaching, Character Education Director and Greater Somerset County YMCA Leader. I have expertise in...

David M. says "JENNIFER IS AMAZING! She has been tutoring my two daughters in reading/math for the past 2 years. What a wonderful teacher! Patient, super detailed,...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.38/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 4.5

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Somerset, NJ

Reading Tutors in Somerset, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Danielle F.

Danielle has cared for our 20 month old a few times now and has been consistently fantastic! Most recently, my daughter had just come down...

- Caitlin D.

Iris H.

Iris is caring and patient when she works with people. She has extensive knowledge in science and math. She is excellent at explaining...

- Kim B.

Shelby S.

Shelby has been a great caregiver. She is very dependable. Calm with the kids and has been unflappable. My kids really enjoy their time with...

- Cathryn R.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Somerset, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in Somerset, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $25.38 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 8 reading tutors in Somerset, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset, 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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