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Lisa L.

Interactive, Athletic, Articulate, Fun, Patient, Highly-Responsible & Nurturing Nanny W/ Over 10 Yrs Exp {6 Wks-11 Yrs}

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an upbeat, interactive, articulate, attentive, fun, and very nurturing woman who has over 10 years experience working as a nanny. I have also been employed as a Hatha Yoga instructor to 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th graders as part of an experimental remedial reading/writing art program. I genuinely enjoy engaging a child in safe,...

Care Member says "Lisa was very helpful with our daughter. She helped with her when she was between the ages of 1 and 2.5 years old. Lisa taught our daughter how to...

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Ashley P.

Super Fun And Energetic Babysitter!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Ashley, and I bring over 8 years of experience, rooted in love, responsibility, and a genuine passion for helping children grow. My journey started at age 10 when my little sister was born I became her daily caregiver, learning how to feed, bathe, teach, and love a child as she developed into the amazing young...

Sarah S. says "Ashley watched over my 3 kids over the summer 2021 and she was amazing with them, she took them to the theater, the park, the beach and so many other...

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Laura Y.

Loving, Fun, Patient And Experienced Caregiver On The UWS!

New York, NY

4.9(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi parents! I appreciate your taking the time to read my profile! I'm a reliable, playful, affectionate, and kind native New Yorker who genuinely loves children! I have cared for both boys and girls, newborn to teenage years, and also have experience working in an in-home daycare and teaching toddler activity classes. As a...

Joannie E. says "We were arriving to NYC with a 2 year old and 5 year old straight off a plane from London. We hired Laura to take care of the children at our hotel for 2...

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Alimatou B.

Cultured Microbiologist

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience
I am currently a graduate student at NYU studying Biology. I teach two undergraduate classes in biology. I am currently doing research at NYU Langone. I am highly motivational and hardworking. As an educator, I strongly believe it is my responsibly to explain material to my students in the best way possible which makes the...

Oby T. says "She is an absolutely wonderful tutor, she helped my kid intellectually and his grades improved tremendously. I would 100% recommend her if your kid is...

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Lauren O.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
I served as a teaching assistant for biology during my undergrad. I also have experience tutoring various high school and middle school subjects such as English, reading, mathematics, and science.

Lora L. says "Lauren is a god send to my family. She is tutoring my 12 year-old stepson who can be a handful at times. He is very behind in his online schoolwork and has...

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Joanna F.

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
Greetings! I'm Joanna, mother of two grown children in college, available to step in to take care of your children. I am entertaining, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I have professional experience and love children of all ages, especially infants! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain...

Diane M. says "Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great teacher. As an...

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Albeanny C.

Out Going, Patient, And A Dedicated Caregiver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hola! I am optimistic, empathetic, nurturing, and a patient caregiver. I discovered my passion for childcare during my early years of high school. I started off by babysitting children that lived within my neighborhood during the week. I became a babysitter for many years and had the privilege to build a loving connection and...

Michael G. says "Mature, responsible and patient, Albeanny is really great with my child. Albeanny cared for my daughter part-time starting when she was 18 months old...

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Yaquelin V.

Union City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi, my name is Yaquelin, and I have been a nanny for 23years and a sitter for a long time. I want to care for a family that I could be with them for a long term or at least for a couple of years and give them the best quality and care they deserve. I love to engage with all children and teach them extracurricular. I speak...

susan R. says "very nice and dependable. I love her punctuality and love how much quality time she spends with our children. "

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Stephanie R.

Elementary School Teacher.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
2 years experience
I am an experienced school teacher with a graduate degree. I am also NY state certified for teaching! Before moving professionally into the classroom I tutored many students both in subjects and for test prep. More importantly, I make learning fun. I bring new tools (based on each child's interest) to the classroom. With all...

Gabrielle G. says "Words can't explain how much I love this teacher! Ms. R. taught my daughter in 2nd grade and my daughter loves her! I am very involved with my kids...

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Kemigisha R.

PhD Student At Columbia University And Former Teacher Seeking To Babysit

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Kemi and I am a PhD student at Teachers College, Columbia University. I was formerly a teacher for 5 years and taught students in both Elementary and Middle School. I love working with kids and would love to also spend my nights/weekends caring for your children. I graduated from Claremont McKenna College,...
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Maria D.

Need An Experience Childcare Provider/nanny With Excellent References?

Edgewater, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I have more than 20 years experience as a childcare provider/nanny. My tasks have included meal preparation, educational activities (e. g., reading and homework help, trip to library, games and puzzles), potty training, light housekeeping, children's laundry, supervision of playdates, and encouraging sports participation. I have...

Annie H. says "Maria has been our nanny full-time for a year now. She's taken care of our son since he was a year old, and she is reliable, fun, and attentive. She...

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Noel C.

Elementary School Tutor

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
2 years experience
I have tutored several kids in elementary and high school with homework assistance in Mathematics and English. I have provided hands-on learning to help enhance the student's learning abilities and assessed individual needs to develop a study plan.

Lori M. says "Noel has been so helpful tutoring my son in 9th grade. Noel keeps my son on task, helps him study for upcoming tests and for upcoming homework assignments....

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Mia V.

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Mia and I am a speech language pathologist. I've been working with kids since I was 14 and absolutely love it. I started babysitting families that I knew and then started working in daycares. I worked primarily with babies, toddlers, and school-age children but I enjoy kids of all ages. I love going outside to...

Emily F. says "Mia is warm, extremely engaging, fun and caring towards my children. She is also very bright and responsible. She has a lot of experience working with...

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Amara L.

Calm, Attentive, And Intuitive Caregiver!

Carlstadt, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
What I'm Looking For: I'm open to one-time and recurring commitments ideally in the late afternoons/evenings and for no longer than 4hrs/day. I have my own transportation and enjoy driving, but a family car must be provided if driving during working hours is a requirement. Max 2 children, toddler age or older. Non-religious...

Suzane B. says "Amara has been our babysitter for almost 2 years and we love her like family! She was pretty much full time with us until very recently and helped keep...

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Melissa H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I bring over 20 years of experience in child care, teaching, and tutoring. I provide personalized care and educational support. My approach is child-guided, rooted in curiosity, creativity, and connection. I believe in hands-on, experiential learning. Whether we're exploring nature, visiting museums, engaging with the arts,...

Marie H. says "Melissa is my wonderful neighbor who regularly checks in with my 19 month old daughter. She has given us lovely educational books, toys and crafts that we...

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Hannah H.

Helpful Tutor And Reading Buddy

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
I am a graduate of George Washington University where I studied history and psychology. I am now attending Teacher's College at Columbia University to become a certified Elementary education teacher. Already, I have learned valuable lesson plans for teaching elementary level math and social studies, as well as literacy skills. I...
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Sophia A.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for people of all ages. I'm a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in psychology and political science, and I am passionate about helping with with the everyday demands of life! I have 5 years of experience in both special needs and non-special needs childcare...

David B. says "Sophia was a wonderful P/T nanny to our autistic son for a year and a half when she was studying in Chicago. She is caring, patient. and knowledgeable and...

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Megan M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
I'm Megan! I am responsible and energetic babysitter/tutor/swim instructor. I have 8+ years of experience caring for and working with children. -youth swim instructor for the YMCA + City of Jackson (private lessons available!) -I love all things creative and hands-on (arts, crafts, cooking/baking, science experiments,,...

Katrina D. says "Megan was our nanny for the first year of the pandemic. We had a 6yr old girl and twin 4yr olds at the time. She was very punctual and an amazing...

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Shynette C.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Shynette, and I would love the opportunity to assist you with child care! A little about me - I am an experienced babysitter and former lead teacher with an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, a bachelor's in Psychology, and a Certificate in Child Advocacy. While I currently work in the real estate...

Care Member says "Shynette has been working with my family for the past 6 years helping with school dropoff/pick up and babysitting for us when we need to run errands,...

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David G.

Dedicated Math Tutor And Mentor

Jersey City, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$75/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have a Bachelor's in Mathematics and I am studying at Stevens Institute of Technology to attain a PhD in mathematics where I've worked as a Teacher Assistant. I have extensive experience in both teaching and tutoring students from middle school to college level. I have taught Algebra 1 and Calculus through the Proyecto Science...

Tomas V. says "David has a extensive knowledge of math. He had been tutoring my son on calculus. He has patience and outstanding skills to teach and explain...

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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

Lisa L.

Lisa was very helpful with our daughter. She helped with her when she was between the ages of 1 and 2.5 years old. Lisa taught our daughter...

- Care member

Ashley P.

Ashley watched over my 3 kids over the summer 2021 and she was amazing with them, she took them to the theater, the park, the beach and so...

- Sarah S.

Laura Y.

We were arriving to NYC with a 2 year old and 5 year old straight off a plane from London. We hired Laura to take care of the children at...

- Joannie E.

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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