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Juliana A.

Innovative Teacher

Trenton, NJ

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$30/hr
9 years experience
I am a professionally certified gifted education teacher and educational content creator with lots of energy and curiosity. I have been teaching English Language Arts and Critical Thinking for 9 years, from 6th graders to 12th graders. I can help kids improve their grades or customize a homeschool program. I am also available...
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Nikki P.

Virtual Learning Tutor

Trenton, NJ

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$75/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! My name is Nikki. I have a bachelors in Elementary Education and will my masters in Special Education! I have tutored for 5 years for children of all ages and am currently a 3rd grade teacher. I am looking to fill up my schedule while I have off for summer!
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Rebecca P.

Certified Teacher

Trenton, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am currently a pre-kindergarten teacher at a Catholic school. I have been working with children for 10 years as a nanny/babysitter. I have my Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Cabrini College.
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Pauline C.

Trenton, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and was employed as a teacher in a well-respected NJ public elementary school for 16 years. While raising my two children, I taught in private schools and tutored many students in language arts on the side. I am a passionate educator, mother and caretaker and am interested in...
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Hope M.

Part-time Tutoring Available

Trenton, NJ

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$25/hr
1 year experience
I am a current elementary education major with background in student teaching in elementary special education classrooms and middle school ELA classrooms. Subjects that I am comfortabe helping with include kinderarten-8th grade math, english, and social studies. I am currently an afternoon nanny so my time frame is anytime after...
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Shannon B.

Part-Time Tutor

Trenton, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked at Rider University as a tutor for all of my Junior year as well as did part time work for family members and friends.
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Naomi P.

Patient And Reliable Straight A Honors Student

Trenton, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I've had experience teaching elementary to middle school aged students, with some minor experience with high school freshman (all through National Honors Society). My strongest subject is English. I have a near perfect SAT English and Reading score. I am also skilled in tutoring Chemistry and Biology, and tutoring Math classes...
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Sam B.

Part- Time Babysitter

Trenton, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hi families! I am a 23-year-old working remotely full time and I am searching for a part-time afternoon - evening babysitting job a few days a week! I am pretty flexible and am able to work in the afternoons any day of the week. I prefer to babysit children around grade school age and up. I love children and am very enthusiastic...
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Pauline C.

Mother and Former Teacher who is Looking for the Opportunity To Care Full or Part Time for Children

Trenton, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
As a mother, aunt, and former teacher, my life and career have been centered around children. I began babysitting at the age of 10 and continued through college. I earned a Master of Arts Degree and hold certifications in Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education and Reading Specialization. After my second child was...
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Kimberly G.

Trenton, NJ

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$21/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Kimberly, I am a 23-year-old graduate student. I am a babysitter available Part-Time. Some of my interests are reading, walking/running and helping kids with their homework. I able to tutor kids on all subjects. I also have done volunteer work with children and different programs. I am able to help with...
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Naomi P.

Reliable And Compassionate Student Who Is The Eldest Of 4!

Trenton, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Naomi, I am a current Senior at TCNJ pursuing a dual degree in History and Biology. I'd describe my personality as patient, compassionate, and dependable. In my spare time, I like to read, sing, play board games, play sports (field hockey, dance, soccer, and gymnastics are some I've done!), play with my cats,...
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Benedicta A.

About Me (Beni)

Trenton, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as energetic, patient, and attentive. I enjoy working with kids because children are incredible unpredictable and tend to be adventurous. I started working with kids when my younger brother was born in 2011 and I became his designated babysitter. I then started to babysit for relatives and friends...
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Leslie W.

Babysitter With 40 Years Experience With Children Available For Weeknight And Weekends

Trenton, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Leslie, I live in Mercerville, am a retired teacher and mom resulting in over 40 years experience taking care of and working with children of all ages and abilities. Current/recent positions with children from 6 mo-8 yrs of age. Love assisting infants/toddlers/young children reach developmental milestones and improve...
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Claudia B.

Trenton, NJ

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Claudia and I'm a college student currently studying to become a teacher. I have a deep passion for working with children and helping them learn and grow in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment. Before college, I completed an Early Childhood Development program at Bucks County Technical High-school, where I...
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Olivia S.

Trenton, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Special Education and Psychology. Growing up, I had the opportunity to gain experience by assisting in classrooms at the special education school where my mom works. This exposure has significantly influenced my passion for working with children. In high school, I further developed...
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Lydianna R.

Trenton, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! My name is Lydianna, and I'm currently a college student studying to become an ultrasound technician. Although my career path is in healthcare, I've always had a strong love for working with children. As the oldest child in my family, I naturally took on the role of helping care for my younger siblings and I truly enjoyed...
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Joshua B.

Trenton, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi I am Josh, a caring male nanny with over 3 years of childcare experience . I have taken care of 8 months +, toddlers and school aged children. I ensure a creative and safe environment for them. I will engage your child in arts n crafts, outdoor playing, and fun activities. I can also teach them music and about nature. I will...
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Pamela D.

Part Time Nanny

Pennington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Pamela and I am currently a college student. I am 27 years old, working on becoming a licensed Art Therapist. I have always enjoyed working with children, I feel as though they are very healing. I have been a caregiver for 6+ years. I began to baby sit when I was in highschool, and have been caring for a young...

Lucile B. says "Pamela is a very nice young lady that worked for our family for more than a year . She took care of our grandson some afternoons after school and every...

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Kim S.

Professional Multitasker

Bordentown, NJ

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
If you are looking for a warm, nurturing, educated, amazing, high energy, loving, patient, creative, fun, engaging, and organized nanny/babysitter, allow me tell you a little bit about myself! I am mother of three grown college educated adult children. I love reading, animals, gardening, music and sports. I have a natural...

Liza B. says "Extremely dependable conscientious and compassionate. Highly recommended"

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Danitra P.

Bordentown, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
My name is danitra. I currently have a bachelor degree. I'm fun, loving and a caring person. I'm also open to trying new things. I love and adore kids, I also know how to care and treat kids. I'm very good at teaching them how to count, ABC's, potty training, and reading books. I'm always excited when it comes to watching kids....

Alexis G. says "She is very professional and passionate about her work."

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.18/hr as of October 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Trenton, NJ

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

Pamela D.

Pamela is a very nice young lady that worked for our family for more than a year . She took care of our grandson some afternoons after...

- Lucile B.

Kim S.

Extremely dependable conscientious and compassionate. Highly recommended

- Liza B.

Danitra P.

She is very professional and passionate about her work.

- Alexis G.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Trenton, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in Trenton, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $23.18 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 17 reading tutors in Trenton, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Trenton 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 Trenton 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 Trenton 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 Trenton, 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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