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I previously worked at nursery school ages 2-4 yrs. It is exciting to me when I see children thrive through play. I enjoy reading, being outdoors and teaching them fun things.
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I am the oldest of 4 (2 younger sisters and 1 younger brother), therefore I have lots of experience working with children from all different age groups. I enjoy reading, playing soccer, and spending time with friends and family. I have 2 years of paid experience watching children from the ages of 4 to 7. The youngest was a...
5.0
"Jadelynn babysat our 20 month old daughter for 5 weeks while we visited Buffalo. She came 5 days a week for 4 hours. Jadelynn is compassionate and kind, and even in the short period, really bonded with our...
Reviewed by Morgan F.
5.0
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*VACCINATED, NON-SMOKER W/CAR, WORK PART-TIME @LIBRARY, HAVE TATTOOS, LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY*
Hi, I'm Kelly. I have 10+ yrs of experience: infant-teen, boy, girl & siblings. I can handle errands, light house work, homework, shopping, meal prep, organization, carpooling, you name it. I have a child friendly car! I love animals,...
5.0
"She is very caring & loving towards my daughter! She quickly grew to like Ms. Kelly so much! She is so attentive with kids & very responsible & amazing!"
Reviewed by Fanny R.
Andrea K.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Loving And Warm Nanny Who Wants To Be A Part Of A Family!
5.0
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Hi All! I am reliable, trustworthy, warm and patient! My children, who are 14, 21 and 25 are needing me to be home much less now! I have decided to find joyful and meaningful work outside my home! I love spending time with babies and young children; watching them blossom and grow!
I'm a cheerful and positive person; graduated...
5.0
"Andie was an absolute gem to find for working with our 2-3 month old. She exceeded all our expectations and fit right into our family. She's warm and genuine, communicates promptly and clearly, and has a real...
Reviewed by Care member
Olivia R.
White Plains, NY
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, I am Olivia! I am 23 years old. I have a college degree in early childhood education. I have experience with children from ages 6weeks- 8 years old. For about 7 years I have worked as babysitter for nearby neighbors, day-camp and daycares. My latest experience has been at a day care, caring for children 1 years old. My...
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Hello, my name is Charisse. I am a Special Education/Elementary School Teacher. I have been in my career for 16 years. I have a Bachelors in Education and two Masters in Early Childhood Education/Special Education and Gifted Education. I have been tutoring for the past 14 years for several families throughout NY. The children I...
5.0
"Charisse has been amazing at giving my son the extra boost to make sure he excels in Math in just a short time. I would highly recommend her services. She's professional, caring, flexible and overall an amazing...
Reviewed by Nicole D.
5.0
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Susan has years of experience as an English teacher teaching elementary and high school students in the areas of Writing, Reading Comprehension, and Literature. In the area of College Prep, she has tutored high school students in College Entrance Essay Writing and Reading Comprehension. As a theater director, Susan has directed...
5.0
"My son's grades have increased substantially since being tutored by Susan. She's always very punctual with a schedule and comes prepare to teach. Any parent that's looking for their child to get ahead I would...
Reviewed by Steven S.
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Are you looking for a patient, dependable, and effective tutor to assist your child with test prep, homework, or ever-changing curricula? I can help! I am an experienced certified educator and tutor with 12 years of service in public elementary and middle schools.
I have extensive tutoring experience and have helped students...
5.0
"Rachel is a highly-professional, effective, and caring tutor. We hired her for four months to help our 5th grader prepare for the ISEE test. She was very organized in planing each session, leaving our son...
Reviewed by Adam A.
5.0
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I am a nanny for 10 years, I worked with different families. I supervised play dates and activities, schedule play dates, trips to the library, and the park. I also did toilet training, bathing, meal prep and disciplined as needed in a safe, loving manner. I am a proud mom of four beautiful grown kids! I am a very honest, fun,...
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"Margarita was our full-time nanny for over 6 years, taking care of two kids, newborn through 7 years old. She was responsible for feeding & clothing them, driving them to school/activities, playing with them,...
Reviewed by Care member
Sarah D.
White Plains, NY
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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I'd describe my personality as fun loving, responsible and trustworthy. I am new to Care. com but have had years of experience from neighbors and families through my mothers' (who is an elementary school teacher) school district. I also currently work at Ridgeway Nursery school & Kindergarten as a 2's teacher aid.
I started...
5.0
"Sarah is great! She was very responsive and flexible to help cover the hours we needed. She and my child clicked right away, and she even got my terrible napper to nap in his bed for 2 hours. We would...
Reviewed by Bethany S.
5.0
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My name is Cara and I am a full time 3rd grade teacher during the school year. I have been babysitting since I was 12-years-old, I am now 29-years-old. I have worked with children of all ages (from 1-month-old and up). I also have a lot of experience working with children with special needs, ranging from autism-spectrum...
5.0
"Cara worked with us full-time for the last two summers, as well as for occasional evenings/weekends, and we could not have been happier with her. We were not looking for someone to simply babysit our two girls...
Reviewed by Rebecca M.
Henna K.
Elmsford, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
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I've been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. I've babysat children of almost all ages for both one time and recurring jobs. I come from a large family so being nurturing comes naturally to me. I am currently taking online classes so my availability is open and flexible. I am taking serious precautions due to the...
5.0
"I hired Henna for a weekend to babysit my infant while I was working from home. My child was immediately comfortable with her and she has proven to be a reliable and trustworthy nanny. She followed my schedule...
Reviewed by Trishna A.
5.0
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Hi I'm Kristen! I'm currently enrolled in a Masters Program for Childhood Education 1st-6th grade, and work in a school as a 1:1 special education Aide. I have been working as a reading/writing/English tutor for children and adults for 7 years. I have a background in creative writing/playwriting/screenwriting as well which is so...
5.0
"Kristen is a responsible young woman who has great experience and who will promote a fun, safe, and productive time!"
Reviewed by Maddie L.
5.0
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Hi, my name is Sarah. I currently live in Westchester. I have been working with kids since high school. I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and a Masters in Special Education Grades 1-6. I have a NYS Professional Certification for both degrees. I am currently teaching at non-profit school for individuals with...
Monika B.
Mount Kisco, NY
$30-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
Babysat For Many Years With Family And Friends And One Other Family. Available Anytime.
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My name is Monika I am 23 years old. My current family has recently moved out of westchester which brings me back to this app. I have babysat children since the age of 15 dealing with children from the ages of new born to 12. Working with children has always been a pleasure of mine. I am very easy to get along with. Great...
5.0
"Monika is a very well educated and respected person. Great with kids, loves them! Most of the time punctual."
Reviewed by Jailene M.
Maria A.
Croton on Hudson, NY
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello my name is Maria I'm 28-year-old and live in Sleepy Hollow. I have 10 years of childcare experience and I love children! I love to help them with there homework, play games, arts and craft, read books, and be outdoors , prepare light meals and I can also help you with some light housekeeping etc. I'm very responsible,...
5.0
"Maria has cared for our boy / girl twins for years for a few years and is wonderful. She truly listens and plays with our children. She is prompt, reliable and has excellent communication. She can easily...
Reviewed by Carisa M.
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I've worked in NH, MA, IL, ME & CO. I am experienced with children of all ages and most of the families I have worked for have 3+ children. I am always creative about how to spend time, choosing outdoor activities, building forts, reading or playing games instead of TV or video games. I am loving & lighthearted, yet also firm...
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"Alli was just lovely, and kept my almost 2 year old company for the day during our family vacation. She was proactive by even reaching out to me a week prior to our trip to confirm her schedule.(ALWAYS a good...
Reviewed by Catherine H.
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Hello my name is Estefania, I have about 5+ years of experience with kids of all ages. I am very energetic, fun, responsible, caring, lovely and very patient. I love to work with kids and teach them new things as I love how much I learn from them. I like to go on adventures, walks, and to explore new things. I love to spend as...
5.0
"Estafania is amazing. She was always on time. She is very responsible and my girls love her."
Reviewed by Shana G.
Alicia S.
Ossining, NY
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have taken care of children for more than 15 years. I just love sharing time with them and at the same time teaching them values. I like reading to them in Spanish and creating positive and creative outdoor and indoor activities. Mostly I like to share experiences with them and gain their trust so they will see me as a friend...
Jasmin M.
White Plains, NY
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver Available Most Weekdays And Some Weekends
5.0
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Hi! Thank you for reading my profile.
I am a full-time elementary teacher and basketball coach with years of experience working with kids. I am looking to help out part-time (date nights, etc.) I am looking for a family or families who would be willing to allow me to bring my 14-month-old or even drop your one child at my...
5.0
"She's a very dependable help and is great with kids"
Reviewed by Mitul G.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Thornwood, NY
Jadelynn D.
5.0
Jadelynn babysat our 20 month old daughter for 5 weeks while we visited Buffalo. She came 5 days a week for 4 hours. Jadelynn is compassionate and kind, and even in the short period, really bonded with our daughter. She did visits to the park, gave her snacks, did diaper changes and put her down...
- Morgan F.
Kelly G.
5.0
In addition to punctuality, Kelly is reliable and most important respectful and very friendly.
- Millie R.
Andrea K.
5.0
Andie was an absolute gem to find for working with our 2-3 month old. She exceeded all our expectations and fit right into our family. She's warm and genuine, communicates promptly and clearly, and has a real knack for interacting with babies. I also felt embraced and supported by her as a first...
- Care member
Charisse J.
5.0
Charisse worked with our family for an extended period of time between au pairs. I would highly recommend her to any family that needs help after school including homework, getting to activities and with the workday evening routine. Of course, also for any occasional babysitting need.
She truly...
- Care member
Susan C.
5.0
My son's grades have increased substantially since being tutored by Susan. She's always very punctual with a schedule and comes prepare to teach. Any parent that's looking for their child to get ahead I would recommend her
- Steven S.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Thornwood, NY
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Thornwood, NY?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Thornwood, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Thornwood, NY?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Thornwood, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Thornwood 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 Thornwood that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Thornwood, NY?
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 Thornwood 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Thornwood, NY?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Thornwood, NY, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Thornwood, NY can I hire?
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.