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Denir P.

Watchung, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi Families, I am reliable, flexible with family needs. Thank you Denir I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, fun, energetic, attentive and compassionate. I like working with kids because I have worked as a care giver for 20 years and I love what I do. I'm looking for a job that I can be part of the families needs and...
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Mariana P.

Experienced And Compassionate Educator Offering Personalized Care And Learning Support

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm a creative, caring, upbeat teacher. I graduated with a focus on children. I'm very passionate about my job. My favorite activities with kids are: reading, music, arts and crafts, and sports. I do tutoring as well.

Stephanie Z. says "I have seen first hand just how wonderful Mariana is with kids and know how passionate she is about teaching. Friendly demeanor and genuine personality...

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Autumn H.

Occasional Date Night

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Please read my profile before contacting me. Serious inquires only. $30 hour and up Currently seeking : * Pet sitting in your home. * Occasional sitting weekend/overnights *Travel Nanny w Passport and local events (weddings etc.) My Early Educator as a teaching assistant, began 2007 to 2012 ages 2 to 5 y. o Promoted to Lead...

Adriana I. says "Autumn watched my 6 months old for 3 days for 4 hours each day. She is by far the best sitter I have ever met. I would hire her again. She is very...

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Stephanie H.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Hello! My name is Stephanie, and I'm a nurturing, reliable, and bilingual nanny with over 9 years of experience caring for children of all ages-from newborns to school-aged kids. Fluent in both English and Spanish. I'm passionate about creating a warm and stimulating environment that supports children's emotional, social, and...

Joanna R. says "I can say so many good things about Stephanie. She is amazing with kids, reliable, kind, flexible, and just an all-around wonderful caregiver. I hope to...

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Shelby S.

Bridgewater, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello! I am a 7th year certified teacher. I have my Masters of Arts in Teaching in Elementary and Special Education and currently teach grade 5 literacy. I am certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner. My experience with children includes teaching grades Pre-K through 12, various needs and ability levels. I am available for...

Cathryn R. says "Shelby has been a great caregiver. She is very dependable. Calm with the kids and has been unflappable. My kids really enjoy their time with her. She...

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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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Kiamira B.

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello If your are looking for a babysitter or a mother's helper in the Central Jersey area keep reading! I am a 24-year-old with a criminal justice B. A. 8 years of experience with childcare/mothers helper for all ages. I love kids and I specialize in day care learning, homework help, house training, potty training, sleep...

Gina T. says "Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone."

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Taryn L.

Stirling, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Taryn! I grew up in New Jersey and recently moved back from Maryland where I was working in a childcare center teacher preschool. I taught at this center for 7 years and worked with all ages ranging from infants to 5 years old. I love to read in my spare time and be outside as much as I can!

Care Member says "Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are high energy,...

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Solay C.

Part Time College Student

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as energetic, responsible and warm. In my spare time, I like to read, go into nature or listen to energy boosting podcasts. I'm looking for a job that allows me to also be a part time student. I love working with kids because I see them as pure and the way their minds work is inspiring. I would love...

Macy P. says "Solay was an amazing babysitter. I am my younger brother's guardian and she took great care of him. She even helped out around the house knowing that I have...

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Alyssa M.

Experienced Baby Sitter Available For Weekend Babysitting Jobs

Somerset, NJ

4.4(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Alyssa and I absolutely love caring for children! I been working with children for the past five years in the position of babysitters, nanny, daycare assistant, preschool teacher. I have worked with all ages from newborn to 10 years old. I enjoy playing dress up, reading stories, arts and crafts and playing games. In...

Care Member says "Alyssa was so loving & professional! She arrived on time, she made herself familiar with the children & they were so comfortable around her. My LO had...

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Ariel J.

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi I'm Ariel and I'm 32years old, and I have been taking care of kids for the majority of my life. Coming from a big family, I've taken care of many of my younger family members, and I have professionally worked at a daycare center, Ben S. Daycare Center in Montclair, for all four years of my college education. I am currently...

Christal L. says "Ariel has been an excellent, caring baby sitter for my 4 children the last 7 years. She is patient and kind while being stern and firm. Recently, I was...

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Ruby B.

Bound Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello my name is Ruby, I've been caring for friends and families for 7 years. I also been on care. com for 3 years. I currently attend Montclair State University and due to COVID-19 most of my classes will be online so I am flexible. I have my own and car so I'm able to handle pick ups and drop offs. I'm also understanding...

Tyler J. says "Ruby was excellent with my 5 year old daughter. Always reliable for last minute coverage. Very sweet girl who was always punctual and polite."

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Heidi K.

Reading Specialist/Language Arts And Math Tutor

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 35 years of teaching experience. I am a retired language arts teacher and reading specialist. I have taught elementary school language arts and math and middle school language arts. Please contact me to discuss how I can help your child improve in school.

Care Member says "Heidi helped my son immensely after he fell behind. She does a great job of breaking down complex subjects in a way he can understand and at his level....

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Maria S.

Certified Elementary School Teacher/Part-Time Tutor

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$60/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 31 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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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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Danielle M.

Future Elementary School Teacher Seeking Job During School Year

Bridgewater, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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I have taught 4th and 5th grade for the past 10 years. During that time, I taught math, reading, writing, science and social studies. I am excited to be teaching 2nd grade this year!
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Becky L.

Warren, NJ

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello My name is Becky and I am a recent college graduate. I have a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and I am an aspiring Speech Language Pathologist. I also have an associates degree in Education P-12. I have 4 years working with infant and preschool aged children and 5 years overall in working in the preschool...
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Karen Q.

Child Care Provider

Clark, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am the Mom of 3 boys in their early 20s and 2 dogs! I have a Master's degree in teaching and I have been a substitute teacher in Clark for the last 14 I love indoor and outdoor activities and sports. I love reading, doing creative arts and crafts projects and playing games. I can also help with homework. I will keep your child...
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Ashlee C.

Child Care Provider

Bridgewater, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a local special education teacher in search of additional work during the Summer. I have been teaching for two years and am currently working on my Masters in Reading. I have been babysitting/nannying for about 10 years and tutoring for four years. While receiving my undergraduate degree, I nannied for an amazing family of...
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Anastasia W.

Garwood, NJ

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a former attorney who became a stay at home mommy starting 1999 to raise my 3 wonderful daughters. My kids are grown now and I want to share my love for children and home making with other people. I believe children should feel safe and loved. They should be encouraged to develop and explore their talents and learn in a fun...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Watchung, NJ

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

Mariana P.

I have seen first hand just how wonderful Mariana is with kids and know how passionate she is about teaching. Friendly demeanor and genuine...

- Stephanie Z.

Autumn H.

Autumn watched my 6 months old for 3 days for 4 hours each day. She is by far the best sitter I have ever met. I would hire her again. She...

- Adriana I.

Stephanie H.

I can say so many good things about Stephanie. She is amazing with kids, reliable, kind, flexible, and just an all-around wonderful...

- Joanna R.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Watchung, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in Watchung, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 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 1 reading tutors in Watchung, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Watchung 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 Watchung 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 Watchung 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 Watchung, 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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