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Kelly R.

Early Childhood Special Education

South Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified teacher with 6 years of classroom experience and a Master's degree in Special Education. Alongside my teaching career, I have consistently tutored students and love the opportunity to provide personalized support. My passion lies in working with younger learners, especially from Pre-K through 3rd grade, where I...

Natalie K. says "We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son L for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count, colors, shapes,...

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Stephanie P.

South Amboy, NJ

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello! I'm Stephanie, and I'm a newly-retired educator with over 25 years of experience teaching in Pre-k through grade 12. I'm a 52-year-old mother of two grown boys and an aunt to four nieces and nephews. I think it's very important to be "present" when caring for children-I love to play games, read books, do crafts, play...
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Jeru D.

Experienced Preschool Teacher

South Amboy, NJ

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
I have been volunteering at Daycare centers since I was a teenager. I have worked as a Behavioral Therapist with children with special needs and a preschool teacher for the past 12 years in Jersey and NYC. Aside from this I have my Associates in Early Childhood Care and Education and am in school currently for my Bachelors in...
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Michele G.

South Amboy, NJ

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$35/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as personable, patient, kind. I like working with kids because it is my whole life! I am a teacher. I teach general education, special education and I am a reading specialist. I started working with kids 12 years ago. One thing you should know about me is I have a masters degree in education.
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Vanessa J.

Nanny

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
(Please read profile thoroughly before inquiring) I'm a responsible, crafty, and adventurous nanny with a Bachelor's in Food Science & Nutrition and a love for creating kid-friendly, healthy meals. I'm reliable, flexible, and great at building trust with both kids and parents. I have experience with infants, toddlers, twins,...

John K. says "Vanessa watched our 3 kids (two 1.5 years and a 4 year old) when we were in town for a wedding. Very professional and punctual. We would trust her to watch...

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Frances L.

Full-Time Childcare

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello my name is Francis, and in addition to both pet and elder care, I am also very skilled in child care. For the last three years, I cared for a 5-year-old girl, bringing her to doctor's appointments, administering medication, transporting her back and forth to school, preparing meals, and caring for general well being. I...

Karen T. says "Frances is the most caring person I know. She came to work for us in late August when my Mom got out of the hospital. France's would make my Mom's meals,...

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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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Ariel J.

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi I'm Ariel and I'm 32years old, and I have been taking care of kids for the majority of my life. Coming from a big family, I've taken care of many of my younger family members, and I have professionally worked at a daycare center, Ben S. Daycare Center in Montclair, for all four years of my college education. I am currently...

Christal L. says "Ariel has been an excellent, caring baby sitter for my 4 children the last 7 years. She is patient and kind while being stern and firm. Recently, I was...

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Daisy N.

Tender, Loving, And Caring, Child Care Provider.- I Will Love Your Children As If They Were My Own!!

Keansburg, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have 20 plus years experience as a child care provider (infant to teen), from a Sunday School Teacher, my own children (all adults) and caring for different families. As a childcare provider included caring for premature twin boys (9 months old). As a care provider, my responsibilities included the following: - Created a...

Care Member says "Daisy is amazing! She was so sweet, loving and patient with my kids. She’s a total pro who did a great job navigating all my kids challenges. And, she...

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Susan M.

Searching For Employment As CHHA, Child Care Provider, Personal And Or Domestic Assistant!

Keyport, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a former Teacher, and professional child care provider for children ages 2 months to 15 years old, with over 30 years experience, providing active, fun, creative, and quality, care for children throughout NJ! My experience includes teaching preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. I have run two weekend, child focused...

Care Member says "Susan is wonderful with children! She has been helping us with our son for a year and a half and we are so grateful to have found her! She takes the...

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Lorraine L.

English Teacher & Professional Tutor

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello. I am available for online tutoring or proofreading. I have years of experiencing teaching English and proofreading papers. I'm happy to help you with your English needs via online learning. Currently my students range from 6th & 7th graders to adults including business professionals who want to improve their English...

Addie D. says "Lorraine was very helpful with teaching me English. She was very patient with me making sure I know and understand everything she was teaching. She helped...

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Jessica B.

Staten Island, NY

4.5(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Welcome! I'm a 25-year-old GWU graduate and accountant with a running tutoring business. I began my tutoring career while only in High School, because I found joy in helping my peers and siblings whenever they needed it. With nearly a decade of total experience, I have had the chance to help students of various skill levels from...

Lauren M. says "So happy we found Miss Jess, amazing SAT tutor. She works with my son virtually and makes the lessons easy to follow and interactive. She really knows her...

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Shalayne V.

Sewaren, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello, My name is Shalayne. I am a 38-year-old woman who has been around kids for all of my life. Growing up with 4 younger siblings, I was pretty much my mother's helper with everything. I have been in the child care business for the better side of 20 years working with ages from infant to 20 years old. I was also a preschool...

Care Member says "Shalayne is a dedicated and a giving person with children. She goes above and beyond. She also has great communication with parents, which is very...

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Jenifer N.

Keansburg, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have been working with kids for over 10 years from newborns to teenagers. I was a dance teacher in a public school in Brazil for 3 years, teaching kids from 5yo to 15yo. I also have plenty of experience working as a nanny and babysitter in Brazil and USA. As a dance teacher I had classes and trainings about child development...

Rabhea C. says "Jennifer Is a great person ! And a wonderful nanny ! She was so great with our little girl ! Definitely recommend her to take care of your little ones ."

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Barrie B.

Matawan, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Experience teaching/tutoring pre-k - 8th grade. Strong ELA and Art background. Friendly, outgoing, responsive to your children's needs. Rates negotiable depending on frequency and location. Experience with ABA, IEPs Former school teacher almost finished with degree as certified veterinary technician. Knowledgeable about pets...

Amira R. says "Barrie is an amazing and patient teacher/artist. She currently tutors my 5 year old daughter and is helping her get ready for Kindergarten. My daughter...

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Maria S.

Certified Elementary School Teacher/Part-Time Tutor

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$60/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 31 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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Caitlin M.

Part-Time Care-Giver Available

Keansburg, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I taught for over 10 years and have two Master Degrees in education. I worked with children in a variety of settings; camps, tutoring/teaching, babysitting, organizations, etc. My lifestyle is smoke free, but not pet free - I am the mother of two dogs. I do have my own car/ form of transportation. My certifications are...
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Mary P.

Mom, 1st & 2nd Grade Teacher For 18 Years ,Homeschooler, Certified Home Health Aide , Lover Of Books

Old Bridge, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun, and caring. I like working with kids because they are full of life and still in awe of the wonders of the world. I was a first and second grade teacher for 18 years. Little children are medicine for the soul. I'm looking for a job that is interesting, purposeful, and flexible. I...
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Marli S.

Sayreville, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
I have experience taking care of children from 4 months to 12 years old. I have been working with children for 9 years in New Jersey. I help kids with their Grade 1 homework. I know the responsibilities of childcare, and I am a very patient and responsible person ." I'd describe my personality as responsible, hardworking,...
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Nia M.

Sayreville, NJ

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$20/hr
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I worked as a live-in nanny for two years, caring for two children who were 11 months and 2. 5 years old when I started. This job was in kings Point, Great Neck LI. My days included everything from preparing their meals, feeding, bathing, and managing nap times to planning age-appropriate activities that supported their...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.25/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in South Amboy, NJ

Reading Tutors in South Amboy, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Kelly R.

We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son L for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count,...

- Natalie K.

Vanessa J.

Vanessa watched our 3 kids (two 1.5 years and a 4 year old) when we were in town for a wedding. Very professional and punctual. We would...

- John K.

Frances L.

Frances is the most caring person I know. She came to work for us in late August when my Mom got out of the hospital. France's would make...

- Karen T.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in South Amboy, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in South Amboy, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $28.25 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 South Amboy, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from South Amboy 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 South Amboy 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 South Amboy 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 South Amboy, 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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