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60 reading tutors are listed in Elizabeth, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 4 years
Reading tutors in Elizabeth, NJ
4.3
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther, I am 27 years old. I speak both English and Spanish fluently. I am courteous, easygoing, detail-oriented, fun, focused, I love children and animals, and I'm flexible. I have custody of three children for about four years, 1 niece and 2 nephews, 1 has ADHD, but I have raised them since they were babies. I cook...
Esther can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
3.0
"I am hiring her seeing her enthusiasm. She spent 2 hours with my son and looked like she would be able to take care of him. I gave only 3 starts since I haven't seen her working full-time. I will update my rating when she starts working."
Haritha K.
Brianna C.
Millburn, NJ
$80/hr • 10 yrs exp
Elementary Tutor, Specializing In Math, Science, Technology, And Engineering!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been in education for 10 years, have been tutoring for just as long, and am currently a teacher. I have my Bachelor's Degree from The College in Elementary Education (K-6 all subjects) and iSTEM, with specializations in K-8 Science, Math, and K-12 Technology/Engineering. I have two Master's Degrees from College: one in...
5.0
"Brianna was a tutor with our middle schooler this Spring. From the beginning, her professional and positive approach helped my son improve academically. Brianna helped him organize his assignments and break them into manageable tasks. She was consistently...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Eszter but my friends call me Eszti.
I have been a full time Orthodontic assistant for over 20 years. I interact with kids of all ages on a daily basis, and I love it.
I enjoy reading with kids, doing craft projects, puzzles and playing games.
I have been a volunteer Sunday school teacher for over 10 years,...
Eszter can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She has volunteered with the children's ministry in our church for years. Very reliable, very thoughtful & very fun!"
Lina I.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
From 1995-2000, I was a stay at home mom with my son for five years. I taught him to read and write.
From 2001-2007, I worked at an elementary school as a teacher's aide.
From 2007-2008, I worked at a daycare center as a teacher and caretaker of 2 to 3-year-old toddlers.
From 2008-2011, I worked at a preschool as a teacher and...
Indrani can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Indrani has been working with our family for close to two years taking care of our two year old son and now our newborn baby. Indrani has been an excellent caregiver to our children. She is trustworthy, dependable and always has their best interests at heart. I...
Brad N.
Amanda H.
Jersey City, NJ
$100-125/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Who Gets Results And Instills Confidence
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
-Educator for 15+ years (Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; and ESL for all ages)
-Presently work as a full-time Private Tutor and separately as an Executive Instructional Coach for Educators (I teach teachers, principals, support staff) across the U. S.
-Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Learning, with a concentration in...
5.0
"I highly recommend hiring Amanda. She goes beyond memorization and really emphasizes teaching strategies so that they are equipped to solve problems on their own. Amanda incorporates different methods & platforms for learning which really helps keep them engaged....
Tammy S.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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...
Sergio M.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I have 5years child care experience working as a nanny.
I'm very patient, reliable and kind individual. I work very well with infants and kids up to the age of 16 years old.
I'm passionate about child care, child development, child safety/ health and child entertainment. I believe as a nanny I should prioritize the...
Palesa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
3.7
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents, if you are looking for a trustworthy, loving, patient + fun nanny then please continue to read. My name is Nancy + if you ask the kids I have worked with what my job is, they'll say 'keep me safe, happy + healthy!' My experience is extensive. I have a degree in Elementary Education but my wealth of knowledge comes...
Nancy can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nancy interviewed with us. She was more than qualified to take care of our 18-month old daughter and it was extremely difficult to choose between her and the applicant we went with. We would highly recommend a family consider Nancy for a position as she is caring...
Christina D.
Keri-faith P.
Newark, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Babysitting / Occasional And Weekend Babysitting.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Keri, I am 33 years old graduate of Seton Hall University. Although I received my Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Media, my first love is children. I started babysitting for neighbors during high school, but started nannying regularly in college. I have worked with children as young as 2 months, all the...
Keri-faith can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keri has been babysitting for our children for approximately 4 years. She immediately connected with our older daughter, and my daughter looks forward to spending time with Keri. Keri is conscientious and cautious, while fun at the same time!"
Jennifer K.
Jaya J.
Jersey City, NJ
$18-29/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm a college student studying psychology and working towards becoming a registered behavioral technician; with hands on experience working with neurodivergent children. I am very active and love being outdoors, painting, reading, and learning to play the guitar and piano.
I have experience with as young as 5mths, and...
Jaya can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was playful with our 15 month old son who is highly active running around and getting him focused could be sometimes challenging. She was patient in learning the kid choices and preferences with games and toys.. "
Care member
Svetlana G.
Bayonne, NJ
$25/hr • 11 yrs exp
Former Teacher An Experienced Mother Of 4 Will Be Happy To Care For Your Child
5.0
(5)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm a former teacher and mom of 4 children who are now ages 19-25. I'm Math teacher by education and training. I speak both English and Russian.
I'm mature, caring, patient, attentive, engaging, experienced in infant/ child care and education. I'm reliable and punctual. I've been assisting families with infants and young...
5.0
"She was so sweet and very good with helping my daughter in and out of her virtual classes, played, and fed her lunch. Will hire again. Thanks!"
Roxanne K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Lisette can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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."
Jeannie N.
Amanda A.
Newark, NJ
$20-37/hr • 10 yrs exp
Amanda 22 Years Old I'm Search For Families That Need Extra Help.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of my siblings and I have been taking care of them since they were born. I know how to take care of children from newborns to teens. I am really playful, but responsible. I like to play educational games with kids to expand their knowledge but also keep it fun. I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, funny,...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Valerie C.
Belleville, NJ
$50-75/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"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, caring and fun. My daughter always looked forward to having her around. Unfortunately, we had to temporarily move...
Chinwe E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Natalie. I am a college educated native New Yorker with 20+ childcare experience. I am CPR as well as being certified as a baby nurse. I have been finger printed by the DOE. I also had a background check done at my most current job. I am a non-smoker. I worked with infant to preschool level in an upper west...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie worked with our family while my son was 11-18 months old. Natalie was an incredible caregiver. She was incredibly dependable, loving, and dedicated. She was open to adding extra time when we needed it and seemed to genuinely enjoy being with our son. She...
Heather K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hope you're having a wonderful day! My name is Jona. Married with 3 kids. I have years of childcare experience - from newborn to teenage hood. I studied Nursing, graduated in 2012. Through my courses, I studied Pediatrics, child psychology and development. I am willing to do light housekeeping and anything child related. I am...
Jona can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jona is absolutely fantastic with kids. She is not only caring but keeps the kids fully engaged, orchestrates playdates and the kids love being with her. You won't be disappointed hiring Jona!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Francis, and in addition to both pet and elder care, I am also very skilled in child care. For the last three years, I cared for a 5-year-old girl, bringing her to doctor's appointments, administering medication, transporting her back and forth to school, preparing meals, and caring for general well being. I...
Frances can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Frances is the most caring person I know. She came to work for us in late August when my Mom got out of the hospital. France's would make my Mom's meals, drive her to Dr. appointments when needed. I trusted her with giving meds when needed. Most of all she was a...
Karen T.
5.0
(7)
I have been working with kids for over 5 years. I am extremely patient and excited to teach eager students to learn!
5.0
"I was looking to hire someone in Covid to accompany my single child 5 years old on weekends as due to virtual schooling me & my spouse was finding it very hard to manage with our tight schedule jobs. Zaman was referred to us by a close friend and she has been an...
Garima G.
Michael V.
Staten Island, NY
$150/hr • 8 yrs exp
Licensed And Practicing Educator Available For Literacy, Language, And Mathematics Tutoring
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an Orton-Gillingham certified reading tutor. I am a licensed and practicing early childhood educator. I presently teach English as a Second Language at a progressive elementary school in Manhattan. I have 8 years of experience teaching preschool to 3rd grade. I am proud to hold a certification as an Orton-Gillingham...
5.0
"Michael is awesome!! He taught my son to read!
Before starting first grade, my son struggled with reading and writing, recognizing letters, and phonics in general. Michael was patient, flexible, creative, and kind. Michael would develop explicit, multi-sensory,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Rebecca! I have 8 years of childcare experience in which I've cared for children of all ages and needs. I have worked with families as a babysitter and in daycares, elementary schools, and high schools as an aid and as a substitute. The past 3 school years I have been teaching an art class. My experience working in...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca was so sweet my daughter never gets comfortable with strangers as fast as she did with her! She is really punctual and saved me on a last minute occasion. Will definitely hire again."
Faith F.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Elizabeth, NJ
Esther R.
3.0
I am hiring her seeing her enthusiasm. She spent 2 hours with my son and looked like she would be able to take care of him. I gave only 3 starts since I haven't seen her working full-time. I will update my rating when she starts working.
- Haritha K.
Brianna C.
5.0
Brianna was a tutor with our middle schooler this Spring. From the beginning, her professional and positive approach helped my son improve academically. Brianna helped him organize his assignments and break them into manageable tasks. She was consistently patient, kind, understanding. My son’s...
- Care member
Eszter A.
5.0
Eszti is a great sitter. She is so interactive with my kids and they love spending time with her!
Together they play games or doing little projects instead of just sitting on the couch and watch TV the whole time. I'm so happy she is part of our family and I highly recommend her to anyone!
- Marika F.
Indrani D.
5.0
Indrani has been with my family for several years. I highly recommend her! She is reliable, dependable, more than punctual (usually early in fact), a good driver who has taken my kids to school and after school activities without any issues, and trustworthy. My kids love her like a second mother and...
- MIRIAM J.
Amanda H.
5.0
I highly recommend hiring Amanda. She goes beyond memorization and really emphasizes teaching strategies so that they are equipped to solve problems on their own. Amanda incorporates different methods & platforms for learning which really helps keep them engaged. Most importantly, you'll see how...
- Tammy S.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Elizabeth, NJ
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Elizabeth, NJ?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Elizabeth, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $22.07 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 Elizabeth, NJ?
Care.com currently has 15 reading tutors in Elizabeth, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth, NJ?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, 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.
Ratings for Elizabeth, NJ reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Reading Tutors in Elizabeth, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.