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Jessica B.

Part- Time Tutor Available

West Islip, NY

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$20/hr
This past December I received a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood & Childhood Education with a concentration in English Language Arts. I have worked with elementary students, as both a student teacher and a substitute teacher, from kindergarten to fifth grade. I am here to help any families/ students who would like some...
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Morgan K.

ESL/English/Spanish Tutor

West Islip, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Currently enrolled in a Masters program for ESL instruction (to be completed in early 2020) at Adelphi University. Looking to aid students in the areas of English, English as a Second Language and Spanish (foreign language). My Bachelors degree from Marist College is in Spanish language and literature. I have been a tutor...
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Sonia P.

Caring Tutor And Ivy League Graduate Available

West Islip, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Columbia University graduate with a BA in psychology and a concentration in education. I have experience with children both in professional as well as personal settings. Currently I am a prekindergarten assistant teacher as well as a tutor at a learning center. Before the pandemic, I was an assistant teacher in an infant...
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Sonia P.

Loving And Educated Caregiver Available

West Islip, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am a Columbia University graduate with a BA in psychology and a concentration in education. I have experience with children both in professional as well as personal settings. Currently I am an assistant teacher in a prekindergarten classroom as well as a tutor at a learning center. Before the pandemic, I was an assistant...
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Mercy A.

West Islip, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Mercy, and I'm a passionate, nurturing, and reliable nanny with over six years of hands on experience caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children I'm also CPR and First Aid certified, and always prioritize your child's well-being, development, and happiness. Whether it's reading stories, organizing...
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Christine A.

Nanny/Caregiver

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Christine. I have over a decade of experience nannying and providing childcare to children from ages infancy to 14 years old. I worked as a C. N. A. for about four and a half years as well. I have cared for children and adults with disabilities, special needs, severe allergies, and dietary needs and restrictions, such as...

Amber Kay P. says "Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might arise,...

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Yolany V.

Fun And Creative Sitter

Brentwood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello my name is Yolany. I'm 31 years old. In my years of experience I have learn that every child is different and special. I love arts and crafts, singing and dancing, teaching them their surroundings, teach them how to be organized and respectful to one another, make homework and eating fun, read books before nap time,...

Elaine W. says "She's was great sadly i had to move to the city and she couldn't come with me."

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Kim S.

Phenomenal Infant-Toddler Specialist

Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! So glad you came to learn more! Are you struggling with how to ensure your child meets their milestones? Do you have a picky eater? Need help potty training? Too tired to read this because your child is waking constantly at night? I'm here to help! I'm a certified teacher. I have 4 teaching certifications (birth-grade 6)...

Thomasina C. says " I know when it comes to someone looking after your children it is very important you know the facts about the person that will be responsible for your...

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Elizabeth C.

Elizabeth C.

Brentwood, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Elizabeth and I'm 22 years old. I do not have any "professional" experience in a childcare program but I have been babysitting my 7 younger siblings and 4 younger cousins since I was 13! I'm great with children of all ages and childcare is my passion. I'm great at communicating with the children, preparing meals,...

Joe C. says "Elizabeth is great around children. We hired her and were very please. She knows how to connect with children. Our two very young boys were very pleased."

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Angela B.

Part-Time Caregiver

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a very responsible 35-year-old caregiver with over 15 years experience caring for newborns and children of all ages. I've been fortunate enough to work with many wonderful families for extended periods of time over the years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's in Early Childhood and Special...

Felicia E. says "Angela is an amazing babysitter. She is wonderful with my three children and my active dog. She is kind, caring, and fun. I knew while I was at work that...

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Marlene M.

Farmingdale, NY

3.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Marlene. I am a mother of a 27-year-old son. I used to be a teacher in my country. I love kids and I take care of them as mine also I enjoy to play a lot with them. I am a legal person to work in the USA. Thank you for read my personal page.

Fiona O. says "Marlene was very sweet with my 10 month old baby. She also cleaned our entire kitchen and did the baby's laundry. We will hire her again."

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Kim S.

Passionate & Caring Educator

Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Sorry. I am not providing tutoring services at this time, however if you need assistance with young children, then check out my childcare page! Hello! My name is Kim and I am very passionate about teaching. I am a patient and caring educator whom strives to meet the emotional and academic needs of all of my students. I hold...

Ayalet L. says "Kim has been my daughters tutor for a little over a year and my daughter has learned a great deal from Mrs. Kim. Kim is not only responsible but always...

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Antoinette C.

Part-Time Caregiver

North Babylon, NY

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I am currently managing my family owned business. My hours are flexible. Prior to this position, I worked at a child care center as an infant teacher age group 6 weeks to 6 months for 5 years. During The 5 years I cared for 8 babies at a time with the help of a assistant. We would read them stories, give them tummy time, tend to...
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Margaret K.

Loving Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience Working With Children From Infants To School Age. I Am Available Full Time, Part Time And Weekends.

West Babylon, NY

3.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am very focused and I take pride in working with the children I helped raise, some of whom are in college now. I have worked with children from infants to elementary school age children. I can assist with changing, bathing, feeding, homework, games, activities organizing/setting up of play dates and what ever the child's...

Linda D. says "She told me she would call me to come by and meet my family and never called."

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Laura E.

Sitter For Part-Time Evenings/Occasional Weekends

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...

Sally W. says "Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"

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Nadine L.

Experienced, Enthusiastic, And Dedicated Elementary Educator Seeking A Tutoring Position

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience
I'm a positive, energetic, certified teacher, reading specialist, tutor and a mother of three. For 10+ years, I worked on and off in elementary schools and tutoring kids. Recently, I dropped my third child off at his 1st year at college and I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing I love. I'm...

Brian R. says "Miss Nadine is great with the students. Very dedicated and extremely helpful. Highly recommended!!!"

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Caroline P.

Full-Time Nanny

Lindenhurst, NY

4.8(1)
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$20/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Caroline P. I live with my husband and two children. I have been working with infants and children for over 20 years. It has always been a pleasure to care for kids. They need someone who is loving, caring and trustworthy, which I am. I enjoy reading story and nursery rhymes, building with blocks, teaching different...

Care Member says "Caroline was the most wonderful nanny for our son (19 months to 30 months during her time with us) and we whole heartedly recommend her. She was on the...

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Rosalia F.

Babysitter

West Babylon, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Rosalia and as a licensed elementary and special education teacher, I have great experience in the field of childcare. I have babysat, tutored, and taught children of all ages (2 years old to 16 years old). I've been working with children for 6 years and have enjoyed playing games, monitoring milestones, and being a...
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Lerene R.

Massapequa, NY

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$22/hr
Grocery shopping
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as, no nonsense, bubbly, open minded and caring. I like working with kids because they are the biggest teachers in life, they are pure and honest. It fills me with joy to know that I can play a role in the development of our future. I'm looking for a job that make me feel like I'm making a...
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Ann S.

Farmingdale, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello, I'm Annie from Farmingdale, a dedicated and certified Medical Assistant and caregiver passionate about delivering exceptional care to families. With 30 plus years of experience in childcare and 15 years of first aid training, I empower infants, toddlers, and adolescents to thrive. My interests include exploring the...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.40/hr as of July 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in West Islip, NY

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

Christine A.

Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might...

- Amber Kay P.

Yolany V.

She's was great sadly i had to move to the city and she couldn't come with me.

- Elaine W.

Kim S.

I know when it comes to someone looking after your children it is very important you know the facts about the person that will be...

- Thomasina C.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in West Islip, NY

Hiring a local reading tutor in West Islip, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $21.40 per hour as of July 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 5 reading tutors in West Islip, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from West Islip 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 West Islip 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 West Islip 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 West Islip, NY, 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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