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Maeve F.

Yale Grad English/Writing Tutor

Union City, NJ

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$35/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I recently graduated from Yale magna cum laude with a degree in Journalism. I am now a freelance writer and love to coach & tutor students who need help with English and writing. I create a warm & welcoming environment for my students and prioritize getting to know them & their goals. Let's work together!
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Niki R.

Tutor

Union City, NJ

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$15/hr
P-4 GRADES Beyond fourth grade I would be able to help students with English and History. I am currently getting certified in P-3 teaching. I am a substitute teacher so I am always around children! I love being around kids and have a lot of patience when it comes to younger children!
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Victoria S.

Tutor

Union City, NJ

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$20/hr
I have tutored throughout high school and have experience working with children and am knowledgeable in child development.
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Micaela C.

Part-time Caregiver

Union City, NJ

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
High school and college nanny of two 6-month-olds, 1-year-old, 3-year-old, and 5-year-old. Duties included: Cooking Cleaning Reading to children Taking them to the playground Caring for them while parents were out of town Program Staff at Girls Inc Duties included: Cleaning common areas Overseeing playground Homework...
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Alison D.

Part Time Babysitter Available

Union City, NJ

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Alison and I am a Union City, NJ based educator, performer, and current student at Kean University pursuing my second degree in Speech. I spent 7 years working for Disney Cruise Line traveling the world and bringing your favorite Disney Princesses to life. During my lay offs between contracts, I worked as a...
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Narciza M.

Fun Sitter And Like To Teach

Union City, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello my name is Narciza, I am from Ecuador. I speak Spanish and I love taking care of Kids because they are the ones that need more attention. I'd describe my personality as gentle, kind, caring and loving. I like working with kids because they remind me of my Kids I started working with kids when I had my own and then...
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Kimberly S.

Early Childhood Educator

Union City, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! My experience related to being a head preschool teacher in school settings and teaching early childhood education in home settings for 10+ years now. I have also tutored and homeschooled children in the early ages (2-9 years old). I have degree in Early Childhood Education and continuously work with different families...
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Victoria F.

Grad Student Who Loves Kids

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am a PhD student who enjoys being an occasional babysitter. I now primarily work in research and miss being around children. I taught for 6 years as a middle school special education math teacher. I've been babysitting basically my whole life as the oldest of six children. I love being with kids, especially reading and playing...

Care Member says "Victoria is an amazing and reliable babysitter! Our 16 month old daughter loved playing with her and warmed up to her very quickly. Before bed they read...

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Mara C.

Energetic Educated Nanny To Care For Your Kid(s) (PT)

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi there! I'm a graduate student with part time availability to care for your child(ren). I have extensive experience as an NYC babysitter, teacher and tutor for children ages 2 through 13 with an emphasis on creative education for little ones and after school homework help for older kids. I worked as an after school counselor...

Joan R. says "I interviewed Mara both on the phone and in person. You couldn't ask for a more experienced and thoughtful caregiver for small children in NYC! As I told...

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Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...

Jay M. says "Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job...

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Adriana A.

Adriana Spanish Speaking Nanny

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have more than 2 years of experience babysitting children between 2 and 6 years old. I am an anthropologist from Peru so I speak fluent spanish and can help teaching the language to your children. I m a very calm, down to earth and family oriented person. I enjoy reading books to children, doing arts and crafts and playing...

Care Member says "Adriana is very kind and caring towards my children. We developed a good friendship with her and trust her immensely."

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Melissa H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I bring over 20 years of experience in child care, teaching, and tutoring. I provide personalized care and educational support. My approach is child-guided, rooted in curiosity, creativity, and connection. I believe in hands-on, experiential learning. Whether we're exploring nature, visiting museums, engaging with the arts,...

Marie H. says "Melissa is my wonderful neighbor who regularly checks in with my 19 month old daughter. She has given us lovely educational books, toys and crafts that we...

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Briana L.

Fun, Creative Sitter For You!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Briana. I am a full-time nanny in Williamsburg Brooklyn for 2 boys, ages 6 and 9. I have been with this family for 5 years, starting in 2019. As the boys are now in school, I'm looking for a part-time position on weekday mornings. I have lots of experience taking care of infants to toddlers to pre-teens and up,...

Erin M. says "I have had Briana care for my 3 young boys (1,3, and 5) on several occasions. Not only is she very responsible and dependable she is so much fun and my...

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Mariel E.

Occasional Sitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
2 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Mariel, I am a 23-year-old full time college student. I am the oldest child of 5 children in total, with plenty of experience babysitting my younger siblings. For two consecutive summer's I was a teacher aide in a daycare (Hanson Place Daycare) with the 2-year-old group. Where I was facilitating large group playing...

Yonara E. says "She's amazing. She obeys suggestions and the way you want to do things. She doesn't over step any boundaries and the kids absolutely love her. No matter...

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Kemigisha R.

PhD Student At Columbia University And Former Teacher Seeking To Babysit

New York, NY

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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Hello! My name is Kemi and I am a PhD student at Teachers College, Columbia University. I was formerly a teacher for 5 years and taught students in both Elementary and Middle School. I love working with kids and would love to also spend my nights/weekends caring for your children. I graduated from Claremont McKenna College,...
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Anna H.

College Student Looking For A Summer Nanny Job

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Howdy! I am a seasoned caregiver with a background in musical theatre! I just finished up 2 years of touring with PAW Patrol LIVE! And am excited to get back to impacting children directly. I have years of experience teaching fitness and dance from ages 2-12. I even wrote a preschool music curriculum for the Stretch-N-Grow...

Tiffany D. says "Anna was great with my four kids always on time most of the time early. She was very calm and patient. My kids loved her. Said she's the best sitter...

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Maria Eugenia A.

Experienced Child Caregiver Focused On Montessori Child Development

Wood Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello! I am a positive, proactive woman with excellent skills and a higher education background. As a mother of three successful and competitive young children, I understand that caring for kids goes beyond basic care; it involves imparting valuable skills and education with love. I have even developed my own early education...

Care Member says "Maria took care of our child from 3-18 months. She was an excellent nanny and treated our daughter as if she were her own grandchild. Maria was flexible...

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Angelica P.

Fun & Educational Nanny

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Angelica. Currently I am a Lead PreK Teacher and I teach 4K. I am 28 years old and live in Queens. I am a very clean and organized person. I consider myself active, artsy and educational. I'm a decent cook as well. When working with children, patience, understanding and love are my policy. I believe my work...

Milton L. says "Angelica was amazing with our two boys. They loved the projects and games she made up. She was also great with helping them with their school work. If the...

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Sophia A.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for people of all ages. I'm a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in psychology and political science, and I am passionate about helping with with the everyday demands of life! I have 5 years of experience in both special needs and non-special needs childcare...

David B. says "Sophia was a wonderful P/T nanny to our autistic son for a year and a half when she was studying in Chicago. She is caring, patient. and knowledgeable and...

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Ayla D.

Caregiver

New York, NY

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Available for: Cleaning, meal prep, back up sitter, date nights, errands, pet care, budgeting, appointment setting, computer help, homework help, complain care. I live on the UES, I work from home as a mortgage banker, and other side jobs from home as well as walk dogs. My calendar is made every Sunday. I have 3 years...

Lauren C. says "Interviewed her for a position and offered to her. She took longer that I would have liked to respond so we ended up hiring a different applicant in the...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.57/hr as of November 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Union City, NJ

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

Victoria F.

Victoria is an amazing and reliable babysitter! Our 16 month old daughter loved playing with her and warmed up to her very quickly. Before...

- Care member

Mara C.

I interviewed Mara both on the phone and in person. You couldn't ask for a more experienced and thoughtful caregiver for small children in...

- Joan R.

Kelsey N.

Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She...

- Jay M.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Union City, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in Union City, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $23.57 per hour as of November 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 7 reading tutors in Union City, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Union City 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 Union City 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 Union City 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 Union City, 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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