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Yahilyn D.

Totowa, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I tutored a 8-year-old boy for 2 years. It was mostly homework help and assistance with virtual learning. I would accompany him while he was virtually in school.
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Chelsea C.

Experienced Tutor Available On Week Days Or Nights

Totowa, NJ

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$50/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi my name is Chelsea I have worked with children between the ages of four and 10 for the past five years. I specialize in tutoring in the areas of phonics, reading, gifted and talented, language arts, and mathematics. I have tutored every summer for the past 7 years. I am a full-time third grade teacher at Paterson Public...
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Stephanie P.

Array Of Experiences!

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Vanessa J.

Nanny

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
(Please read profile thoroughly before inquiring) I am a well mannered, crafty, responsible, and adventurous nanny who loves children. I received my Bachelors of Science in Food Science/Nutrition in 2015 and currently am a Food Scientist. I love to cook and bake meals that are kid-friendly, fulfilling and nutritious. I am a...

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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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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Amara L.

Calm, Attentive, And Intuitive Caregiver!

Carlstadt, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
What I'm Looking For: I'm open to one-time and recurring commitments ideally in the late afternoons/evenings and for no longer than 4hrs/day. I have my own transportation and enjoy driving, but a family car must be provided if driving during working hours is a requirement. Max 2 children, toddler age or older. Non-religious...

Suzane B. says "Amara has been our babysitter for almost 2 years and we love her like family! She was pretty much full time with us until very recently and helped keep...

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Tagemattie A.

Full-Time Nanny/ Babysitter

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am 46 years old. l live in West Orange, NJ. I have over 23 years of experience preemie to school age children. I'm responsible, affectionate, understanding, caring, energetic, and I'm very sensitive towards children. I enjoy being around children and helping them learn and grow. I can prepare children's meals. I have knowledge...

David P. says "Tagemattie has been our nanny and a part of our family for the last three years. She was on time (actually..early) every single day, and took fantastic...

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Eszter A.

Child Care Provider

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, My name is Eszter but my friends call me Eszti. I have been a full time Orthodontic assistant for over 20 years. I interact with kids of all ages on a daily basis, and I love it. I enjoy reading with kids, doing craft projects, puzzles and playing games. I have been a volunteer Sunday school teacher for over 10 years,...

Care Member says "Eszti is great with our girls- she is always on time & brings over a bag of fun games and art projects to keep them busy while we are out. Very...

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Nour M.

Firm Believer Of Giggles, Learning, Good Food And Outdoor Time!

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello there! I hope to find a babysitting job in which I can use my large and comfy home to do so, or where I can bring my daughter with me. I raised my girl by myself (with 6 months of help from daycare) since hubby works full-time, and have learned all Montessori learning techniques for my 2-year-old girl! I have made it an...

Care Member says "I appreciate all the help Nour did and is doing for my family. I work from home and Nour nannies my almost 2 year old and takes care of her like her...

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Lauren B.

Caregiver, Sister, Lifeguard, Private Swim Instructor, Cpr Certified, Dog Lover.

Paramus, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Caregiver, swimming instructor, babysitter, degree in art, and exceptional time management skills. I'd describe my personality as Hardworking, Patient, Empathetic I like working with kids because I grew up with my younger siblings and I had a natural ability to nurture and care for kids ever since I was little. I'm looking...

Care Member says "Lauren was an absolute pleasure. She was on time, took her time to get to know our son, friendly, knowledgeable and just overall a professional. We will...

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Joanna F.

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Greetings! I'm Joanna, mother of two grown children in college, available to step in to take care of your children. I am entertaining, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I have professional experience and love children of all ages, especially infants! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain...

Diane M. says "Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great teacher. As an...

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Palesa M.

Reliable And Trustworthy.

Lyndhurst, NJ

3.4(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I have 5years child care experience working as a nanny. I'm very patient, reliable and kind individual. I work very well with infants and kids up to the age of 16 years old. I'm passionate about child care, child development, child safety/ health and child entertainment. I believe as a nanny I should prioritize the...

Care Member says "Palesa responds quickly and is very caring. She was able to come through in a pinch when my little one was sick and I was unable to miss work. "

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Janine M.

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Looking For 2013 Summer Employment

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
This summer my son will be 9 months old. I'm seeking a position where I can bring him and watch your 8, 9, or 10-month-old in either your house or mine. With the right position, I would be willing to work full time or part time. If this seems to match your needs, please read on. I have cared for many, many children ranging...
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Mildred M.

Tutor

Montville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Mildred and I have over 15 years tutoring experience. I work with students of all ages. I enjoy making learning a fun, interactive experience using creative practical application techniques and open dialogue which allows my students to fully participate in the learning process and to self-monitor their...

Jimmy J. says "Mildred tutored my nephew. He had difficultly with reading comprehension and focusing during his freshman year of high school. She did a wonderful job...

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Shantayah M.

Passaic, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Shantayah. I have already obtained my Associate's Degree in Graphic Design and am currently working towards obtaining my Bachelor's Degree. I can help with Test Prep and Math. I can also help with housekeeping.

Stan C. says "She is very respectful & pays attention to detail."

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Naty C.

I Am Looking For A Beautiful Family!!!

North Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
4 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
Hi there, I have many years of experience with child care, I have three kids in my family that I care and I'm a MOM! I have watched children of all ages. Duties were diaper changes, basic food preparation, bathing and basic tutoring. We can discuss my hourly rate and work on it.... if you have any questions feel free to text...

Paula P. says "When I met Natalie when I was looking for a nanny I did not think twice to hire her. She got along with my kids and they loved her. We really trust her and...

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Tiffany A.

Babysitter Bestie

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Working with children is a work of heart! I love kids and admire how much I can learn from them. I have worked as a paraprofessional/ substitute teacher which has given me the ability to experience many different personalities. This has also granted me with a great amount of patience and attention to detail when it comes to...

Eri K. says "With no reservation, I definitely recommend Tiffany! She has a talent to get along with kids. Also, she is very good at feeding my daughter ate well with...

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Fatima N.

The Kids are Our Future

Wayne, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
My name is Fatima and I live in Wayne. I am a former Teacher. I've worked with different age of kids from 2 weeks old and up, included twins. I have over 10 years of experience and references. I love kids, can help with homework, read and play with them. I can drive, have a clean driver's license and I have Toyota Sienna...

Jennifer R. says "Fatima has provided childcare for my 9 year old in a loving and professional manner. She is sensitive but strong, she provided nutritious meals for my...

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Meghan K.

Funny, Certified Teacher W/ Tons Of Experience And Patience

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Taught public school grades 7-adult for for 12 years. Taught grades 3 thru college outside of public school setting. Member of Folger Shakespeare Workshop Professional Community, Lead Teacher for Non-Profit Prep Program, Pathways to College (5 years) - Coached HS Varsity Boys Soccer for 5 years - developed individual weight...

Shahid B. says "My daughter needed some help with English at school. I messaged a few tutors in the area and Meghan was the first one to respond. She listened to our...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $32.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Totowa, NJ

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

Stephanie P.

Stephanie babysat for our two children and their two cousins. She was easy to communicate with, warm, friendly and I felt comfortable that...

- Lucy T.

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.

Rosemary B.

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...

- Keri O.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Totowa, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in Totowa, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $32.50 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 Totowa, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Totowa 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 Totowa 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 Totowa 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 Totowa, 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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