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Allia D.

Part Time

South River, NJ

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$15/hr
My name is Allia. I'm 18 years old. And currently going to college. i'm fun to be around and I love tutoring kids when they need help with math or any kind of subject! I will have your child smarter than ever!
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Amanda S.

South River, NJ

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
I started working with kids when I was in college. I babysat for multiple families and spent my summers working at camps. I have been in education for 4 years and am currently wrapping up my third year as a classroom teacher in middle school. In my spare time, I like to read, spend time in the sun, and run!
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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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Kathy W.

Child Care

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I have over 20 years of experience working with infants and children! I have a great passion for working with, and caring for them! They play a major part in my life! I have four children, which includes twins, and five grandhildren. Most of my free time is spent with them

Care Member says "I am a FTM. Kathy helped guide me on how to take care of my 4 month old while also caring for him during the summer. She is kind, caring, and knows her...

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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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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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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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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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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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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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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Barrie B.

Matawan, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Jennifer K.

Dayton, NJ

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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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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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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Jenna R.

Part-time Babysitter/ Nanny/ Tutor Available

Monroe Township, NJ

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a certified NJ teacher for Social Studies Education, having worked with children from Pre-K age up through 18 years of age. I have babysat throughout my teens and into my twenties and have tutored children both in tutoring centers and privately at home. I am available for babysitting, nannying, and/or tutoring services. I...
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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Nikki K.

Child caregiver

North Brunswick, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm 32 years old. I'm a teacher with my Master's in Health Education K-12, and an endorsement in school counseling. I currently live in South Amboy, NJ and originally from North Brunswick. I have 10+ years experience of nannying, tutoring, and teaching in a variety of fields. I taught preschool for two years, then moved on to...
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Rosetta M.

Part-time & Full-time Caregiver

Piscataway, NJ

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$18/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi, good day! I am a professional caregiver as I am a mom of a 17-year-old and a 3-year-old. I do homework, meal prepping, educational interacting (ie: reading, flash cards, homework's), drop offs and pickups to and from school. Currently looking for part time hours. Thank you
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

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

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

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.

Kathy W.

I am a FTM. Kathy helped guide me on how to take care of my 4 month old while also caring for him during the summer. She is kind, caring,...

- Care member

Shalayne V.

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

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in South River, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in South River, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 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 2 reading tutors in South River, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from South River 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 River 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 River 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 River, 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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