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As a former Resident Assistant (RA), I participated in a peer-tutor group consisting of four Resident Assistants who had knowledge and skills in a particular subject/field. Each RA had approximately 4 students assigned to them.
I have helped students with understanding in specific topics that they struggle in. I love helping in math and reading. Being able to break down math problems is definitely interesting and can always be memorized with methods that are fun to learn. As well as for reading, being able to understand stories as well as citing the...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Farhan and I am an Electrical Engineer. I have tutored as an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) for around 4 years and afterwards during graduate school I have worked as a TA. I am very passionate about teaching and love to see my students excel. I teach students ranging from elementary school...
Yovica V.
Elmont, NY
$25-32/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm loving, caring, compassionate & trustworthy. I love children! I've had experience from a young age helping my grandma babysit infants-10-year-olds. From changing diapers, feeding, putting to sleep, giving baths, caring when sick, and keeping them entertained. Many jobs I've had were with kids. Currently I work at a...
Yovica can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
I am currently a Kindergarten teacher in Flushing, NY. I have experience with children from 1 year to 13 years of age. I absolutely love what I do and always make it a goal to keep children entertained, well-fed, clean, and most importantly, safe. It is vital to create a comfortable relationship with the child and families,...
Mabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Mabel was recommended to me through a family friend when I needed someone to watch my two year old daughter after my mother in law moved out of state. Let me start by saying she is very warm and nurturing, my daughter took to her immediately! I could tell within...
Kyara M.
Tereza C.
Kew Gardens, NY
$15-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children from babies to 12-year-old school aged children. I have also worked in a daycare center, as well as an amusement park for children. In the past, I have been a tutor for children at the local Salvation Army, through America Reads, whom is associated with the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona...
Tereza can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tereza was recommended to us through a mutual friend and has watched our 2 year old a handful of times this past year. She’s been a life saver multiple times when we needed a sitter for date nights. We’d definitely recommend her to anyone looking for childcare,...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mature, loving caregiver with a college degree, with 18 years experience of child care. My job experience included, among other things, healthy meal preparation. grocery shopping and other household necessaries, tutoring and assisting in homework and school projects. My area of tutorial is on subjects of Elementary Math,...
Brigida can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brigida has been my caregiver, housekeeper, family friend and right hand for over 13 years in raising my two kids. With her dedication, care, attention to detail, professionalism, and help, I have put one daughter through college and a son who is entering high...
Aphrodite N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a well educated, citizen, responsible and good care provider. I have over 9 years of experience of babysitting from infants to toddlers. So for, I worked with 7 families. I can do pick ups and drop offs children from school. I can help with their homework, read to/with them, and play with them. Light housekeeping and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very responsible, reliable and great help around the house as well."
Pressy T.
Cathy D.
Long Beach, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For Occasional Or Part Time Work
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a degree in early childhood and elementary education and am a former nursery school teacher and toddler teacher. I've cared for children from infancy through preteen years. I enjoy reading, cooking, crafts and outdoor activities. I enjoy working on craft projects and baking with children and helping them develop their...
Cathy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Cathy has been helping me raise my two children for the past 6 years! She is smart, kindhearted, gentle, calm, extremely helpful, has excellent communication skills, and is always on time! My children adore her! We love her and are blessed to wake up to her sweet...
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Joan Mae S.
Rego Park, NY
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Joan. I can speak English fluently. I have had 5+ years of experience working with kids with all different ages from 3months-15 years old as a teacher, teacher aide and as a babysitter\nanny. As a teacher aide my duties are help the kids in their everyday activity in school like how to put on their shoes...
Joan Mae can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
3.0
"Overall Joan was flexible and had a willingness to learn. Didn't have baby experience but picked up quickly. One negative is that she is not very reliable, called out sick 3 times in the one month she worked for us. "
Jawaad H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jade E. I have over 6 years of experience in tutoring K-12 students including my volunteer work with children throughout high college.
I provide 1-on-1 tutoring in reading, writing, mathematics and science. I focus on offering a personalized academic for each student. I currently hold a bachelors degree in...
5.0
"K. is a 6th grader, she rushes thru reading a passage and does not slow down to pronounce properly. During the reading session Jade was great with her. Jade also tutor her in some math topics."
Kaylee S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Colleen and I am 30 years old. I am in my eighth year of teaching as an elementary school teacher. I have babysat since I was in high school for families with children ranging from 6 months to school-aged children. I also have tutored numerous children over the years in reading and mathematics. I am a very...
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Ms. Colleen! We initially hired Colleen to help us with childcare so I could attend multiple Doctor's appointments, and have since hired her for date nights and even in home care while I get things done around the house. Colleen is incredibly joyful,...
Michelle G.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
During my community service in High School, I volunteered at an Elementary as an after-school care helper. I helped care for kids with Special Needs and, on a regular basis, every day I would assist in caring for a class of 20 kids ranging in age from 5 to 7 years old kids. I totally loved the experience of sharing in their fun...
Maribel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maribel has been picking my kids up from school and taking them to the playground and helping with homework. The kids love playing with her and she is very responsible."
Betsy S.
Patricia O.
Merrick, NY
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also
5.0
(1)
Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 (general Ed.) my present job will be ending august 30th. So I am available starting September 3rd in the afternoons. I have references if...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to. She really loves kids and kids love her. Patti built a wonderful relationship with my whole family. We will...
Casey S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a first grade teacher and I would love to help your first graders improve on their math or reading.
5.0
"Kimberly is amazing! She know exactly what strategies to use to help my 5 year old. I would definitely recommend her. My child is very shy and refuses to work with me on the basic. He tenses up easily and to avoid the power struggle and tears I decide to give it a...
Khadijah H.
5.0
(2)
Teacher with 20+ Years of experience!
Fun, energetic, PHD, certified!
Professional writer and strong ELA credentials
5.0
"She is the best. I am super happy with her. My son has improved a lot in his hand writing, comprehension. She is very caring and punctual as well. I can’t ask more than this."
Khadija K.
Marlenys B.
Baldwin, NY
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Am Beyond Excited To Start Caring For Your Little One(s)!!!!
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as honest, compassionate and trustworthy
I like working with kids because there is something so special about each different kid I work with. All kids are not the same and I love seeing how their personality's are all quite unique.
I started working with kids when I was about 12 years old. I would...
Marlenys can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marlenys was an outstanding babysitter for my 2 boys. As a single parent it gets a bit hectic sometimes but Marlenys was able to provide great care. She’s very understanding and reliable. I would hire her again if my schedule did not align with my kids schedules!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Hailey I am 24 years old. I am currently a teachers assistant in a prek 3 classroom. Before that I was a full time nanny for 2 years to children aged newborn- 2. ! I've been working with kids for 12 years. I have experience working with children of all ages and levels of care. I love creating fun experiences with...
Hailey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hailey was our nanny for 1.5 years. When she started, the kids were both still very young (2 months and 17 months). She was always attentive, caring, nurturing to both of our children. She was always reliable, punctual, open to communication and treated our...
Care member
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am fun, caring, active, energetic, organized and creative also very responsible. I worked as a paraprofessional in elementary school, working with children from various backgrounds also with physical and mental disabilities. I took care of children between the ages 1 and 8. I love children and engaging in activities with...
Jonika can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Jonika is reliable and professional. She helps me with my 5 year old and assists in all her afternoon and evening needs including meals, homework and bath time. We enjoy having her as part of our village."
Janene V.
Ilana D.
Merrick, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ilana and I just graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a major in Early Childhood/ Childhood Education and a concentration in English. I have my NYS Initial Teaching Certificate (Birth - 6 grade). In the fall, I will begin earning my Master's Degree, part-time in Special Education at Queens College. I have about 5...
Ilana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ilana babysat for us over the summer of 2021. We loved her, and so did our 18 month old son. She took him on long walks, ran around outside, read books endlessly and did a lot of rainy day puzzles. Hopefully we'll work with her again!"
Callie O.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Elmont, NY
Mabel G.
5.0
Mabel was recommended to me through a family friend when I needed someone to watch my two year old daughter after my mother in law moved out of state. Let me start by saying she is very warm and nurturing, my daughter took to her immediately! I could tell within the first few minutes watching their...
- Kyara M.
Tereza C.
5.0
Tereza was recommended to us through a mutual friend and has watched our 2 year old a handful of times this past year. She’s been a life saver multiple times when we needed a sitter for date nights. We’d definitely recommend her to anyone looking for childcare, especially on weekends or in a last...
- Care member
Brigida S.
5.0
Brigida takes seriously her job and she puts her ward on top priority
- Saifuddin L.
Shanthi T.
5.0
Very responsible, reliable and great help around the house as well.
- Pressy T.
Cathy D.
5.0
Cathy has been helping me raise my two children for the past 6 years! She is smart, kindhearted, gentle, calm, extremely helpful, has excellent communication skills, and is always on time! My children adore her! We love her and are blessed to wake up to her sweet happy smile during the school year!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Elmont, NY
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Elmont, NY?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Elmont, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $18.50 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Elmont, NY?
Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Elmont, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Elmont 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 Elmont that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Elmont, NY?
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 Elmont 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 Elmont, NY?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Elmont, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Elmont, NY 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.