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Crystal L.

Part-time Caregiver And Tutor

Farmingdale, NY

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$40/hr
10 years experience
My name is Crystal . I graduated from Long Island University Post Campus with a BA in Childhood Education and obtained a Master's in Special Education from Fordham University with distinction. Just to tell you a little about myself I am 34 years old and I love working with children. I currently teach second grade in a school...
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Samantha C.

Deer Park, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Tutoring PSAT and SAT Tutoring 2014-2016 I aided peers in maximizing their PSAT and SAT scores using multiple learned strategies as well as some of my own personally-crafted strategies. I am currently offering SAT and PSAT studying sessions to select applicants. English Language Tutoring 2013-2016 I have tutored both my peers...
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Tara L.

Remote/Virtual Learning Teacher

Deer Park, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Tara and I am a NYS certified teacher, with 10 years of teaching experience with the New York City Department of Education. As a Google Certified Educator, I can tutor and supervise your child's daily remote learning classes and assignments to ensure they are completing all of their assignments, taking their work day...
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Lamberlyne J.

Deer Park, NY

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I am currently a med school student who is studying to be a OBGYN! I am an Ivy League graduate and currently at NYU med school. I have always had a passion for caregiving. working with children, families, and individuals in need has helped me develop patience, empathy, and strong communication skills. I work in the nursing field...
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Orena W.

Experienced Graduate Tutor

Lindenhurst, NY

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$17/hr
I have tutored kids from 6-18. In subjects such as math, reading/writing and science. I have helped tutor kids at my local library, and I have served as a teaching assistant at a college level.
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Jenna S.

Part Time Care Giver

Huntington Station, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jenna, and I'm a certified teacher (Birth-6th Grade) currently working as a Kindergarten Reading Teacher in the Farmingdale School District. I've been teaching for the past three years and am passionate about creating a warm, engaging, and inclusive environment that supports each child's academic, personal, and...
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Annika C.

Experienced Childcare Professional

Hauppauge, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a fun loving and positive person and mother of 2 and that has been working with children since I came to this country from Sweden as a young nanny. I'm currently employed at Harold D. Fayette Elementary as a full time paraprofessional and BMCCP childcare councilor with experience ranging from grades K-6. In my spare time,...
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Emelda B.

English/ENL Teacher

Brentwood, NY

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I'm a certified English Language Arts teacher (Grades 7-12) and ESOL educator (K-12) with a strong background in both middle and high school instruction. Currently, I teach 7th grade English, where I bring energy, empathy, and a deep commitment to student growth every day. In addition to classroom teaching, I've served as a site...
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Caroline P.

Full-Time Nanny

Lindenhurst, NY

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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...
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Jessica S.

Bright & Energetic Tutor

Commack, NY

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$60/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Jessica. I offer tutoring K-6th. I love teaching creative, trending, and innovative techniques to improve children's learning and interest in school. I am working at a top-rated district and have gained significant experience. I have worked in both general education and special education.
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Alexis S.

English Tutor Grades 7-12

Oakdale, NY

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$30/hr
4 years experience
I am a New York State Certified English Language Arts Teacher, grades 7-12. I am a graduate of New York Institute of Technology in the MAT Secondary Education program with a focus on English. I maintained a 4. 0 GPA during my Master's at NYIT. I am currently an English teacher at West Babylon Junior High. I am also the head...
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Kate K.

Massapequa Park, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Kate, an early childhood special education graduate student. I have 10+ years of experience caring for children. I have 1 year experience as a lead toddler teacher at a daycare (ages 18months-3years.) Along with providing safe care and supervision, I can also plan and execute educational yet engaging activities and games...
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Ashley S.

Tutor

Brentwood, NY

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$20/hr
Hi, I'm a biology major as of 2 years. I enjoy teaching, mentoring and guiding students in the right path to succeed and understand subjects/topics that may give them troubles.
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Brianna S.

West Babylon, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi everyone! My name is Brianna and I am a 20-year-old college student. I'd describe my personality as caring, fun, and respectful. I started working with kids last June at a summer camp, where I worked with kids ages 5-12! I am in college majoring in inclusive childhood education to become an elementary school teacher. While...
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Baneen H.

Deer Park, NY

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$27/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Baneen. I've been in child care for about 6 years now. I've worked at a daycare where I've been a teachers assistant for all different age groups. In my last year there I was in charge of the infant room. I've also been a nanny for the past 2 and a half years where I cared for infants, toddlers and schools aged...
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Clarissa F.

Dedicated Teacher

Deer Park, NY

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$45/hr
10 years experience
. My name is Clarissa. I am a NYC Public School teacher. I have been teaching for over 30 years. I have taught grades K-6 I can help with Test Prep and Foreign Language. (Spanish). I am energetic and love to teach and watch how children learn and grow from their experiences. I have taught first grade for 10 years. I have a Dual...
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Linda A.

Babysitter Available

Farmingdale, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Travel
Hello, my name is Linda. I have been in NY for 3 years working as a nanny and Lead Teacher in Family Daycare and Learning Center, in California I worked for 4 years in the same way and in Colombia as a teacher, as a professional since I am a Psychologist attending to children with special needs helping them improve and develop...
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Evelin A.

Spanish Tutor

Deer Park, NY

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$24/hr
4 years experience
I majored in Psychology and Minored in Spanish. I was born in Lima, Perú my native language is Spanish. I have tutored since I was in High School and I'm here to help with any questions or concerns regarding the language. I'm willing to work with kids from K-12 grade.
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Jasmine R.

Multi-lingual Nanny With 15 Years Of Experience

Bay Shore, NY

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$27/hr
15 years experience
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi there! Thank you for taking a moment to read my profile! My name is Jasmine, and I have been taking care of children for more than half of my life. From brand new babies to 16-year-olds, I've watched them all. I have experience in respite work in NYS and spent many years as a camp counselor and Sunday School teacher. I am...
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Erika M.

Wyandanch, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Erika, I am from Colombia, I am a very reliable, patient and empathetic person, I love children and animals. My last experience was being an au pair where I took care of a1-year-old boy, I did this for a year, my responsibilities were to prepare and feed him lunch, put him to sleep for a naps, change his diapers, wash...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.75/hr as of November 2025

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 $23.75 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 4 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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