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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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Megan O.

Tutor Or After School Help

South Plainfield, NJ

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$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I recently graduated with my Bachelor's in marine biology. I am very confident in science and math courses, but I also am comfortable with English courses. I have substitute taught for the past year and a half, I have experience with ages 2nd grade all the way up to seniors in high school!
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Alyssa E.

South Plainfield, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Have done unprofessional tutoring but am currently attending college to study English and to become certified in Secondary Education (High School) with plans on obtaining a masters degree.
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Katie H.

Tutor

South Plainfield, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I have taught 4th-6th grades (both general education and special education), all subjects. I have tutored multiple-level learners in various subjects. I have also worked with students at a preschool level.
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Taryn L.

Stirling, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Taryn! I grew up in New Jersey and recently moved back from Maryland where I was working in a childcare center teacher preschool. I taught at this center for 7 years and worked with all ages ranging from infants to 5 years old. I love to read in my spare time and be outside as much as I can!

Care Member says "Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are high energy,...

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Lauren A.

Art Teacher

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello families, I am an elementary STEAM teacher in Livingston Public Schools who has also taught kindergarten and elementary art. In my free time I love to paint, draw, read, watch my favorite shows and movies, play video games, hike, and meditate. I have a degree in psychology with a minor in fine arts and a second degree in...

Cindy M. says "Lauren is a very dedicated and caring person. She is committed to giving her all in any situation she undertakes. She is warm, kind and thoughtful. "

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Kiamira B.

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello If your are looking for a babysitter or a mother's helper in the Central Jersey area keep reading! I am a 24-year-old with a criminal justice B. A. 8 years of experience with childcare/mothers helper for all ages. I love kids and I specialize in day care learning, homework help, house training, potty training, sleep...

Gina T. says "Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone."

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Shalayne V.

Sewaren, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Sammy D.

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hey my name is Samantha but you can also call me Sammy! From reading your requests I think I would be a marvelous fit as your childs babysitter! I have my own car and I'm familiar with the area so transportation would not be an issue. I attended Middlesex County college and ACI Medical and Dental school & am currently employeed...

Nathan L. says "Sammy has been wonderful with our 2 little ones. She's been flexible with our hectic schedule and we're so happy to have found her. Our children adore her...

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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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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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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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Vanessa J.

Nanny

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 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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Alyssa M.

Experienced Baby Sitter Available For Weekend Babysitting Jobs

Somerset, NJ

4.4(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Alyssa and I absolutely love caring for children! I been working with children for the past five years in the position of babysitters, nanny, daycare assistant, preschool teacher. I have worked with all ages from newborn to 10 years old. I enjoy playing dress up, reading stories, arts and crafts and playing games. In...

Care Member says "Alyssa was so loving & professional! She arrived on time, she made herself familiar with the children & they were so comfortable around her. My LO had...

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Solay C.

Part Time College Student

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as energetic, responsible and warm. In my spare time, I like to read, go into nature or listen to energy boosting podcasts. I'm looking for a job that allows me to also be a part time student. I love working with kids because I see them as pure and the way their minds work is inspiring. I would love...

Macy P. says "Solay was an amazing babysitter. I am my younger brother's guardian and she took great care of him. She even helped out around the house knowing that I have...

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Autumn H.

Occasional Date Night

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Please read my profile before contacting me. Serious inquires only. $30 hour and up Currently seeking : * Pet sitting in your home. * Occasional sitting weekend/overnights *Travel Nanny w Passport and local events (weddings etc.) My Early Educator as a teaching assistant, began 2007 to 2012 ages 2 to 5 y. o Promoted to Lead...

Adriana I. says "Autumn watched my 6 months old for 3 days for 4 hours each day. She is by far the best sitter I have ever met. I would hire her again. She is very...

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Stephanie H.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Stephanie, and I'm a nurturing, reliable, and bilingual nanny with over 9 years of experience caring for children of all ages-from newborns to school-aged kids. Fluent in both English and Spanish. I'm passionate about creating a warm and stimulating environment that supports children's emotional, social, and...

Joanna R. says "I can say so many good things about Stephanie. She is amazing with kids, reliable, kind, flexible, and just an all-around wonderful caregiver. I hope to...

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Stephanie R.

Reliable Tutor

Highland Park, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$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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Jasmine O.

Full / Part Time

Linden, NJ

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Ruby B.

Bound Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello my name is Ruby, I've been caring for friends and families for 7 years. I also been on care. com for 3 years. I currently attend Montclair State University and due to COVID-19 most of my classes will be online so I am flexible. I have my own and car so I'm able to handle pick ups and drop offs. I'm also understanding...

Tyler J. says "Ruby was excellent with my 5 year old daughter. Always reliable for last minute coverage. Very sweet girl who was always punctual and polite."

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $31.50/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

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

Reading Tutors in South Plainfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Maria S.

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...

- Elma P.

Taryn L.

Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are...

- Care member

Lauren A.

Lauren is a very dedicated and caring person. She is committed to giving her all in any situation she undertakes. She is warm, kind and...

- Cindy M.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in South Plainfield, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in South Plainfield, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $31.50 per hour as of October 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 Plainfield, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from South Plainfield 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 Plainfield 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 Plainfield 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 Plainfield, 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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