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Erin G.

Wood Ridge, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Beginning in high school, I have had experience tutoring peers and younger children on a wide variety of subjects including math, reading, science, and history. As a student at the University of Scranton, I have tutored local middle school students and I work on campus as a peer tutor for courses I have previously completed. I...
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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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Karen M.

Babysitter/Nanny/Tutor Available

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$34/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
Hello lovely families! I am a certified teacher seeking a summer job. My career began when I taught preschool for three years. Two years in a head start program and one year in Hoboken. During that time, I primarily worked with Pre-k students ages 3-5years but also taught 2-year-olds. I also worked as an Instructional Coach for...

Rosalie T. says "Karen has been an amazing sitter for my 2 girls (ages 2 and 4). She used to work at their daycare as a teacher in the preschool room and she currently...

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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
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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Ali G.

Elementary Tutor/caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Ali and I am a 32-year-old special education teacher. I have my graduate degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as a master's in Curriculum and Instruction. I have had babysitting experience since I was in 6th grade, including full-time nannying positions over many summers. My mother also...

Katie L. says "Ali first babysat for our son when he was 3 months old. She's the first babysitter we ever left him with, and I could not have felt more instantly...

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Georgia F.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a patient, easy going, and bubbly person, and I am always able to match the child's energy. I have a strong imagination and love playing games and being silly with kids, while also being confident in my careful and responsible supervision. I have extensive childcare and teaching experience. I have worked in a...
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Ellen H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, from occasional babysitting to full-time nannying. As a babysitter and nanny, I have worked with families with a number of unique needs, ranging from ADD/ADHD and learning differences, to sensory processing and high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. I also have a...

Sabira G. says "Ellen was so kind and my children really enjoyed spending time with her. Ellen was prompt, engaging and just an awesomely calm demeanour. My son even drew...

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Kathryn H.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My first foray into the world of babysitting was when I began mother's helping at the age of 10. My clients were twin 4-year-old boys, and my main duties were to help them learn to read and write, so that was definitely a lot of experience both in teaching and with dealing with young twins. Once I turned 13, I had a regular...

Beth S. says "Kathryn was able to sit for us last minute when another sitter cancelled. She was great. As first time parents we felt very comfortable leaving our newborn...

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Star G.

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Star. I am currently a public school teacher and nanny extraordinaire. . . I have previously worked at daycares, elementary schools, tutored and of course, I have been a nanny for several beautiful families. I have experience with newborns as young as 6 weeks old, toddlers, grade schoolers, preteens, and young...

Rose B. says "She has a passion for kids. She works well will all ages and temperaments. She is very energetic and always ready to lend a helping hand."

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Evelyn F.

Loving And Responsible Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
**Currently only available for date nights or weekends My range of babysitting experience is from 4 months old, through to toddlers aged 3-5 years, to older children 6-8 years. I served for 3 years as a teacher's assistant in the South Pasadena Summer School program with children pre-K to 4th grade, and have tutored a 5th...

Care Member says "She’s calm, patient and understands children and their ways. We are very happy with Evelyn and any family would be happy to have her. "

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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Oyindamola A.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love working with children after growing up with several younger ones. I enjoy baking, reading, watching movies and just being someone they can trust. I have baby sitted for several families and friends back in England which I immensely enjoyed. I am a non-smoker able to cook/help with meal prep, run errands, do light house...

Laurie R. says "My kids LOVE Oyinda! She provided after-school care for our twins when they were in preschool. She picked them up from school, took them home for a snack...

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Hazel R.

Caring And Trustworthy Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have been providing childcare since 2011 ( 12 years of experience) to children in the age groups of 2 months old up to 5 years old. I have networked with other sitters to arrange playdates (with pre approval from parents), facilitated visits to activities such as music/paint/dance class and story times at libraries. I have...

Care Member says "Hazel is a wonderful care giver, sweet, professional, and punctual. She was wonderful with our child and a lovely addition to our family while we had...

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Jacqueline P.

Nanny Looking For A Full-time Job

Weehawken, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Jacqueline. I was born in Colombia and have many years of experience caring for children of all ages, including infants and kids with special needs. I'm a loving, active, and responsible nanny. I enjoy outdoor activities, reading books, arts and crafts, and supporting children's learning through play. I'm fluent...

Gregg B. says "She's great with the kids. My son is in love w her. We use her part time and on weekends now that our full time nanny is back. Energetic and open to...

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Angrecia D.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm looking for occasional babysitting jobs. I'm Brazilian and I've been working with kids from 0-14 years old for over 10 years. I have experience as a nanny, working in daycare and tutoring. I'm First aid/CPR trained, I got the Vaccinates for COVID-19/ TDAP/Flu shot. I'm very experienced with kids, love to see how they grow...

Care Member says "Angrecia is excellent with our 2-yr old son. We will 100% be using her again!"

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Valerie C.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Valerie. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I've listed some of my qualifications and would be happy to discuss any others or any questions you have. * Certified K-8 teacher/special education teacher/masters in education * Certified trained in Orton Gillingham reading program * 18 years...

Chinwe E. says "I hired Valerie late 2019 to early 2020. She worked with my then 3year old daughter, who had mild speech delay. She was good with her, very attentive,...

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Kristin M.

Tutor Specializing In All Subjects Pre-K-12 Certified SAT/ACT

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Kristin and I am a fifth grade teacher with the Local Board of Ed. I have a Master's in Elementary Education and Special Education. I started tutoring several years ago and have had a proven track record of success. Many children need more time to take in new information and do not process it "right away" like others...

Mayra R. says "She is very patient with my kids and is always on time."

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Barbara L.

Interesting And Inspiring Learning!

Emerson, NJ

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been a teacher's aide for 15 years! In that time I also became a Bible Study and Religion Teacher-assembling and teaching my own classes! I've tutored after school with grade school homework, projects and reading comprehension for seven years. I love children and watching them learn-I look forward to meeting yours!
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Lisette C.

Babysitter Available

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello , My name is Lisette. I am 26 years old and a college graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in Exercise Science and minor in psychology . I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old . I have been employed as a substitute teacher for different grade levels varying from elementary, special needs, and high...

Jeannie N. says "Lisette is not only punctual, respectful, caring, bright and creative, but she is loved by our little girl and by us. We highly recommend her."

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Elizabeth W.

New York, NY

4.7(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
As a children's librarian, I bring a love of books and reading to every home I work in. I use songs and finger plays to comfort and entertain while actively playing by spending most of my time on the floor engaged in mat & tummy time, pretend play, blocks, LEGO, games, and puzzles. With toddlers and preschoolers, I make my own...

Melina C. says "Elizabeth cared for our daughter from ~9 months old to ~19 months old. Elizabeth entertained her, cared for her, taught her, read to her, went to outdoors...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Wood Ridge, NJ

Reading Tutors in Wood Ridge, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Maria Eugenia A.

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...

- Care member

Karen M.

Karen has been an amazing sitter for my 2 girls (ages 2 and 4). She used to work at their daycare as a teacher in the preschool room and...

- Rosalie T.

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 Wood Ridge, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in Wood Ridge, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $18.50 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 2 reading tutors in Wood Ridge, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Wood Ridge 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 Wood Ridge 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 Wood Ridge 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 Wood Ridge, 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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