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Kathy M.

Kenilworth, NJ

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I was an English teacher for 16 years. I have been tutoring for about 15 years in both English and elementary education, as well as test prep. I would love to tutor your kids.
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Katie H.

Tutor

South Plainfield, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I have taught 4th-6th grades (both general education and special education), all subjects. I have tutored multiple-level learners in various subjects. I have also worked with students at a preschool level.
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Rose M.

Engaging Storyteller And Creative Game Inventor

Bridgewater, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a certified elementary public school teacher. I have been teaching ESL for the past three years to grades K-5. I taught English abroad in Spain for two years and my major in college was Spanish, so would love to share my enthusiasm of the language and culture with the children. I worked with a wonderful family during...
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Dylan M.

Summit, NJ

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hi there! I graduated from University of Southern California with a 3. 9 GPA and a major in Film Production for which there is a 1% acceptance rate and copious essay questions for application. I also have experience teaching children in summer programs. I'm an avid reader and lover of history, and enjoy engaging and teaching...
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Alison A.

About Me

Springfield, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'm a very young at heart mother of 6 with 2 grandchildren of my own. Have always had a great relationship and bond with children. I've taught and tutored over the years. Love the spirit of children as well as their curiosity. I am very reliable as well as creative. I love reading , painting, doing crafts and of course...
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Noelle R.

Certified Teacher Looking For A Nannying Job In The Summer/ Occasionally Babysitting During The Year

Bridgewater, NJ

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I'm a certified early childhood/elementary education teacher. I substitute teach grades K-6 and tutor reading and math at a learning center ages 3-12 during the year. I'm 30 years old. I have had many experiences babysitting over the years since I was in high school until now. I have three younger brothers that I used to babysit...
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Ciara V.

Babysitter For Weekends

Manville, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I have babysat for my sister before for her three children. I absolutely love kids and I am willing to help with homework, or read books to them. I am an EMT and along with that I am CPR certified. I'm currently going to college to become a nurse. I also don't mind cleaning up around house if needed. I am also good at tutoring...
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Jenna S.

Babysitter

Fords, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Jenna. I am available Monday, Wednesday, Friday anytime after 3 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday. I started working with kids about three years ago. It started with my undergraduate program, transferred into working aftercare and summer camp, and now I teach K-8 students. In my spare time, I like to read,...
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Karen C.

Tutor

Piscataway, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
About me: I have been working at Learning Center, teaching kids how to read, do math, and write. I have five years experience teaching kids ranging from ages three to 15. I like to tailor each lesson to every student because every one has his/her own learning styles. I don't mind having fun in the process but overall, when it...
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Michelle C.

Elementary Reading Tutor

Edison, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Elementary school teacher looking to tutor for Reading.
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Devyn J.

Plainfield, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi. I'm Devyn!! I'm currently a student at Louisiana State University (LSU) studying fashion. I've been working with kids for a little over 5 years. Most recently I worked at a daycare working with kids from the age of 3 months - 7 years old. During the summer and winter breaks I work at my former cheer gym as a Jr. Cheer coach....
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Helena K.

Hi! My Name Is Helena, I Am Looking For A Full Time/ Part Time Baby Sitting Job!

Bridgewater, NJ

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, enjoyable, helpful I like working with kids because they bring me joy and helps me become more mature and productive I'm looking for a job that I can engage with the kids and help them with homework or play with them I started working with kids when I was about 15 years old. My mom is a...
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Makeda M.

New Brunswick, NJ

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$22/hr
2 years experience
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. My friendly and patient nature creates a warm and welcoming environment for children to thrive. With two years of experience working with children aged 0 to 11, I'm comfortable providing a range of activities and ensuring their...
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Sally T.

Excellent Tutor For All Ages

Highland Park, NJ

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Hello, my name is Sally and I am currently in my last year of medical school taking a research year before hopefully going to a surgery residency. My current schedule is very flexible but currently prefer virtual tutoring given the pandemic. I have always loved teaching and hope to one day be at an academic hospital teaching...
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Jezne S.

Somerset, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have been in childcare for around 8 years now. In college, I was an on-call nanny for over 25 families that I accumulated all through word of mouth. I I have my bachelors degree in elementary education. I have worked with kids of all ages as young as 5 months old and as old as 13 years old. I love spending time outside, going...
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Claire T.

Fanwood, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
After being a stay-at-home mom to my own children for 14 years, I have been working in education field as a paraprofessional for the past 3 years. I'm also working on my Master's in special education at Ramapo College and teacher certification. During the school year, I work at a local public school meeting the educational needs...
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Paris S.

Plainfield, NJ

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$18/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as ambitious, kind, and authentic. I like working with kids because for as long as I can remember attending to the basic needs of children has always come naturally to me and my friendly nature makes it easier for me to win the love of children. It also gives me the ability to make a difference in...
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Tanzina A.

I Love Teaching Little Angels :)

Cranford, NJ

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$24/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience tutoring and babysitting kids. I have finished my bachelor's degree in CIS and minor in child psychology.
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Kelsey M.

Basking Ridge, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello, I am a 5th grade teacher at a NYC school for twice exceptional children (gifted but with special learning needs). I am staying in Basking Ridge for the summer with my family. My summer teaching job at my school fell through at the last minute due to COVID, and I'm looking to spend the summer working with kids.
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Afra Guia Antoinette T.

New Brunswick, NJ

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I am a pharmacy doctorate graduate currently in medical school to be a doctor. I have 6 years of experience teaching children from kindergarten all the way to college students. I specialize in English and Science subjects but am able to teach other subjects as well. In general, I am very friendly, but firm. I am...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

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

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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