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Evyania C.

South Orange, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I am a Graduate school student at Seton Hall University pursuing a Masters Degree in English. I have 3 years of private tutoring experience in reading comprehension and writing. I am currently a Teaching Assistant at Seton Hall University, teaching a first year University Core English class and tutoring in the University Writing...
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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
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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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
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Marla G.

Tutor

Livingston, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Marla and I'm a graduate of Seton Hall University where I majored in Economics and am currently working on my MBA. I've been tutoring professionally for 10 years now and with current pandemic I'm now offering online tutoring services through various platforms! I began tutoring my freshman year of high school...

Shaquana V. says "Marla is excellent with my kids. We couldn't be happier. She's reliable and trustworthy."

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Chantley T.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a recent 2020 Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from Campbell University located in North Carolina. I did my Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum at Ithaca College in Upstate, NY, where I worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Chemistry Department. I graduated high school from the Academy for Allied Health Sciences in Scotch Plains, NJ in...

Ruthie B. says "Very professional, well prepared and responsive individual. I'm ecstatic I hired Chantley for a 1:1 tutoring session with my son."

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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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Yaquelin V.

Bayonne, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Yaquelin, and I have been a nanny for 23years and a sitter for a long time. I want to care for a family that I could be with them for a long term or at least for a couple of years and give them the best quality and care they deserve. I love to engage with all children and teach them extracurricular. I speak...

susan R. says "very nice and dependable. I love her punctuality and love how much quality time she spends with our children. "

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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)
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$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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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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Yafrany G.

Patient, Caring And Fun Teacher At Your Service!

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello mommies, daddies, and caregivers! I'm Frannie, a 33-year-old bilingual, 4th grade teacher. I've been a teacher for 7 years now with experience from grades 2 to 4. Prior to teaching, I nannied and tutored. I have tutored for both language arts and mathematics. The children I have tutored have ranged from kindergarten...

Audrey G. says "In order for tutoring/education to be effective, she truly believes it is necessary to develop a relationship with her students. Also, she is willing to...

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Keaira D.

Tutor And Sitter

Maplewood, NJ

4.0(0)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hey there! My name is Keaira, and I am a current Biology major attending St. John's University. I am a full-time Surgical Prosthodontist Assistant, and I am also a part time STEM tutor. I have experience in all aspects of the STEM field, and have experience in tutoring students between grades K-12.
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Rosemary B.

Dually Certified Teacher (Special Education & K-6) Seeks Tutoring Opportunities

Nutley, NJ

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience
I have experience tutoring special needs and general education students in grades K-5 in all subject areas.

Keri O. says "Rosie is a phenomenal person. I met Rosie when she was a student teacher in my classroom. She is the kindest, most selfless person you would ever want to...

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Ashley A.

Teacher/Tutor And Nanny/Babysitter

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
My name is Ashley, I am 29 years old. I have held teaching positions officially for 5 years. I have worked with children ages 3months old-18 years old. I currently live in Jersey City. My bachelor's degree is in Psychology and my master's degree is in Educational Psychology. I have a dog of my own so I don't mind pets. In the...

Care Member says "She has helped my kids progress in school she is a very nice person I recommend her"

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Stephanie P.

Array Of Experiences!

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Kelli P.

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I was a stay at home mother of two children, while caring for my own children I cared for my friends baby for the first year of his life, in 2004 when my kids were in school I applied to Little Falls School #3 (3-4 grade) as a Lunch Aid/substitute School Secretary, in 2007 I applied to Little Falls School #2 as a Teachers Aide...

Natalie P. says "Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the...

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Tamara S.

Part-Time Math, Science, English, French Tutor

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
I am currently a senior Biology major, Chemistry minor at Howard University. I have a 3. 76 GPA and graduated high school with a 4. 17 GPA. I have experience tutoring in both math and english. I tutored at FLOC for a year and helped children reach grade-level competence in reading. I have also mentored at Girls' Inc. which...
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Anna B.

Harrison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I'm Anna and I am a creative and energetic tutor that loves to create fun activities and songs for the children I help and supervise. I am also a children's author-illustrator with several years of experience tutoring children ages 6-16 and hold a Masters in Childhood Studies. My motto is "Learning should be fun!" and...

Kimberly D. says "Anna is an amazing tutor. She made a great connection with my six year daughter. I seen improvement in my child"s reading and math abilities after the...

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Kristin M.

Tutor Specializing In All Subjects Pre-K-12 Certified SAT/ACT

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Kristin and I am a fifth grade teacher with the Local Board of Ed. I have a Master's in Elementary Education and Special Education. I started tutoring several years ago and have had a proven track record of success. Many children need more time to take in new information and do not process it "right away" like others...

Mayra R. says "She is very patient with my kids and is always on time."

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2025

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

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

Marla G.

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

- Jennifer S.

Sherese P.

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

- Alexandra G.

Malka S.

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...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in South Orange, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in South Orange, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 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 1 reading tutors in South Orange, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from South Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange, 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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