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60 reading tutors are listed in Colonia, NJ
The average posted rate is $31/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 4 years
Reading tutors in Colonia, NJ
I am an Orton Gillingham trained Special Education teacher who specializes in phonics, reading, and writing instruction. I have years of experience teaching and tutoring at the elementary level.
Education/Certification: I graduated in 2010 with a degree in Special Education. I currently hold 2 certifications- Elementary...
Melissa S.
Colonia, NJ
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a public school teacher with over 10 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I have worked in schools, summer camps and have done in home baby sitting for several families. Using my background in education, I am also able to provide high quality ELA tutoring for students of all ages.
Victoria C.
Colonia, NJ
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Victoria! I am 26 years old and have been babysitting since I was 13. I have worked in daycare for two years and I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with ages 3 mos. to 13 years and with up to four kids at a time. I believe a babysitter / nanny plays an important role in a child's life, I will always...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Victoria is a very sweet, caring, patient and intelligent young lady. She is prompt and very responsive and we appreciate her attention at all times. She takes proper care of our active 3 years old son and from day 1, he immediately bonded with her. She knew...
Leila A.
Sammy D.
Colonia, NJ
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey my name is Samantha but you can also call me Sammy! From reading your requests I think I would be a marvelous fit as your childs babysitter! I have my own car and I'm familiar with the area so transportation would not be an issue. I attended Middlesex County college and ACI Medical and Dental school & am currently employeed...
Sammy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Anastasia T.
Colonia, NJ
$40/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Anastasia. I'm 27 years old and I love to work with kids. I was a Greek School teacher for many years. I also babysat 3 kids ages 2, 5 and 7. I want to have 6 kids myself :)
I'd describe my personality as loving, fun, energetic!
I like working with kids because we need to make the world a better place and it all...
Sherese P.
Newark, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Loving Childcare Provider Who Loves To Read And Enjoy Outdoor Activities
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a special education teaching. Currently, working with 3rd graders. The past 2 years I taught 2nd grade. Prior to teaching I was a paraprofessional for 7 years. I enjoy working and caring for children. Prior experiences with families includes preparing meal, schedule play dates, assist with homework, and light housekeeping...
Sherese can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sherese is an excellent caregiver. She is punctual, reliable, communicative, caring and responsible. Sherese has a calm, patient and gentle nature. I highly recommend her."
Alexandra G.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! Teaching and caring for children is both my passion and my purpose. Working as an Elementary School Teacher for the past 7 years, plus over 10 years of childcare experience has opened my eyes and heart to children's needs-- academically, socially, and emotionally.
I absolutely love what I do and wish to broaden...
Coco can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I feel incredibly lucky and happy to have met Coco. From the moment she stepped into my home, her consulting brought a sense of clarity and warmth that I desperately needed. I felt blocked, as if I knew nothing, with no search results or AI that could truly guide...
Natali E.
Alyssa H.
Staten Island, NY
$25-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a full time nanny to a 7-month-old. I'm looking to work on Friday evenings and weekends. I have 5 years of experience working with children ages 6 months-8 years old. Prior to being a nanny, I worked as a daycare teacher as well as working for a nonprofit organization assisting children through reading programs. I...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Alyssa is very sweet with my kids. She was hired to watch a 6 month old and two older kids while I worked. She helped around the house with bottle washing, baby laundry folding and light clean up when baby was asleep. She was a really big help and very respectful....
Alma P.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...
Malka can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Malka is one of the best babysitters/nannies we have been lucky to have. She has been taking care of our little girl since she were just a few months old, and she is now 20 months old. Malka is an incredibly warm and friendly person who always has a positive...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello mommies, daddies, and caregivers! I'm Frannie, a 33-year-old bilingual, 4th grade teacher. I've been a teacher for 7 years now with experience from grades 2 to 4. Prior to teaching, I nannied and tutored. I have tutored for both language arts and mathematics. The children I have tutored have ranged from kindergarten...
5.0
"In order for tutoring/education to be effective, she truly believes it is necessary to develop a relationship with her students. Also, she is willing to use a mixture of traditional and new teaching methods to reach a child. "
Audrey G.
Maria S.
South Plainfield, NJ
$50-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Elementary School Teacher/Part-Time Tutor
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maria. I have be working as an elementary public school teacher for 29 years. Currently, I teach second grade. I have also taught grades 1, 3, and 5. I have experience working with Special Education students in an inclusion setting, and work one-on-one with special ed students privately. I am available to tutor...
5.0
"Maria is such an asset to our sons academic growth!!!! He's been coming to Maria for a few years now and we definitely have seen some growth in him. She is great to work with and always accommodating with our schedules. My son never complains to come to see her,...
Elma P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience working with infants and children! I have a great passion for working with, and caring for them! They play a major part in my life! I have four children, which includes twins, and five grandhildren. Most of my free time is spent with them
Kathy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Kathy worked for me and my husband for 3 months in caring for my newborn daughter from literally the day I came home from the hospital until recently when we were able to turn to family for care giving for my return to work. She is incredibly kind and warm, always...
Josephine Z.
Coco B.
Cranford, NJ
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been blessed with over 10 years of experience as a K-6 Elementary Classroom Teacher across a wide range of settings.
Since transitioning from the classroom in 2020, I have had the incredible opportunity to work directly with families in their homes providing virtual learning support and fully customized homeschool...
Andrea P.
Plainfield, NJ
$25/hr • 12 yrs exp
4.8
(12)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Andrea, I am married with two gown daughters, I live in Bedminister, I have worked at the North Plainfield board of Education for 7 years, as a Paraprofessional, and from there I worked at Sunshine Preschool as the Head Infant toddler teacher, I love children, and people, after I left the daycare, I have cared...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Andrea has been watching my son L since he was 4.5 months old and he is now 1. Andrea is incredibly warm, positive, polite and helpful.
Andrea is very engaging — she always reads and plays with my son, and makes him smile.
Andrea is extremely dependable. She...
Care member
Iris M.
Elizabeth, NJ
$17-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Great Babysitter Available For A Part-Time Or Full-Time Job.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Iris. I'm 27 years old. I have a total of 5 years experience working as a nanny and babysitter. I am fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. I was part of two choirs in Argentina and played classical and formal piano as well. I am extremely reliable, energetic, creative, loving, patient, healthy,...
Iris can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Iris was heaven sent. We were looking for someone to start ASAP and she was available. She was punctual and took genuine interest in my 2yr old child. She connected right away with her and playing with her and teaching her her lessons. She was energetic and kept up...
Precious J.
Alyssa T.
Middlesex, NJ
$25-27/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Alyssa! I'm an outgoing person that loves kids! I'm great with children and pets all ages. I have special needs experience and am CPR certified for children and pets. I am looking for a position for date nights. I can do any weekday or weekend night. Or weekend day. I love being outside but also love to watch a great...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alyssa is great, very reliable and someone I could depend on. Alyssa did it all, cooking, cleaning and worked on homework with the kids. Definitely recommend! The kids loved her "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Livia. I'm 39 years old and have been working with children for 6+ years. Teaching and caring for children is my passion - it gives me the opportunity to work with kids and make a difference in their lives. My undergraduate degree is in Pedagogy. I worked in an International School in Brazil like a teacher for 6 years...
Livia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Lívia has a great personality, and she is a very reliable person. We really enjoy her services because she goes the extra mile to help. "
Mirella D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Tutor available for test preparation for elementary school.
Child care available part-time
Dog Walking available part-time
5.0
"Lisa,is a responsible mature woman who loves working with children. She is an educator who has many years of experience dealing with children of all ages and backgrounds. She is educated, caring, friendly, warm and fun loving. She would be an asset to your agency. "
Grace G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an incoming college student at UIUC - a top engineering and computer science university - where I am majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in computer science. I am a straight-A student knowledgeable in most school subjects (including math up to Calculus II). I have received outstanding scores in standardized...
5.0
"He is such a good tutor. Two years ago my daughter keep failing class after I hired him for tutoring. She is getting much much better also getting A's in her class. Thank you for doing hard work."
Nancy P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Tina. I am a mature, responsible, honest & trustworthy adult. I love music, dancing, taking walks and reading a great book. I have 2 adult children, a beautiful granddaughter and a great husband. I have worked in the medical field in an office manager capacity for many years. I have also obtained my NYC teaching...
Tina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had hired Tina to help watch my 2 yr old son and newborn daughter. This was the first time I ever hired help.
She was a pleasure to have. Tina excelled at juggling my two kids different schedules and always came up with ideas to keep them busy. She is very...
Andrew G.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Colonia, NJ
Victoria C.
5.0
Victoria was incredible with our 5 month old boy! She was very attentive, read to him a lot, and was actively engaged with him. She can dive right in without having to be told what to do, but asks really good questions on important topics when she needs parental input. Organized and professional...
- Sergio M.
Sherese P.
5.0
Sherese is an excellent caregiver. She is punctual, reliable, communicative, caring and responsible. Sherese has a calm, patient and gentle nature. I highly recommend her.
- Alexandra G.
Coco B.
5.0
I feel incredibly lucky and happy to have met Coco. From the moment she stepped into my home, her consulting brought a sense of clarity and warmth that I desperately needed. I felt blocked, as if I knew nothing, with no search results or AI that could truly guide me. But Coco, with her genuine care...
- Natali E.
Alyssa H.
5.0
Alyssa was so warm to us and our daughter as soon as she arrived. You could tell right away that she was genuinely happy to work with kids and our daughter had a great experience with her. She even got our little girl to go to bed a littler earlier than normal! A plus in my book!
- Care member
Malka S.
4.0
Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first our boy was clingy and upset to be left with someone new, but by the end of her time with...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Colonia, NJ
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Colonia, NJ?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Colonia, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $31.20 per hour as of March 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Colonia, NJ?
Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in Colonia, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Colonia 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 Colonia that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Colonia, NJ?
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 Colonia 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Colonia, NJ?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Colonia, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Colonia, NJ can I hire?
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.