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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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. "
Hi! I am a reliable, committed, and engaging tutor from Queens, NY.
I have worked with students in K-12 and collegiate curriculum. Through both my volunteer and work experiences, I have helped students in English, Religion, Philosophy, Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Physics, and Math. I recently graduated with a Bachelor of...
5.0
"Maliha is a great tutor! She really takes time ensuring you feel confident and leave understanding the material. I always feel comfortable asking her questions since she's very patient and explains things step by step in an easily understandable way. I highly...
I have over 10 years of experience tutoring all levels from Elementary to College. I take great pride in helping students develop love for learning and strive for academic excellence. Flexible hours!
5.0
"We met Marjana during the pandemic. We didn't know how to help our 5 year who was "not really learning "-remotely.
Marjana is a gift!! No one else was able to make our daughter sit and learn but Marjana. She did this in an amazingly interesting way, that always...
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...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laura worked for my family this fall and was a lifesaver during some unspeakably hectic times. She picked up my daughter from kindergarten five days a week and walked with her to my apartment. She and my daughter played and read books and had snack time. When I...
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,...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lisa is a sunshine, very sweet and punctual.
I really liked her approach and could feel my baby was in good hands and having fun.
She is attentive to every details and checked all the boxes. She reads, plays and has a lot of musical culture.
I would have...
I've had this joy of caring and growing with children for over 11 years starting at home. Babysitting my siblings also at times my mothers friends children. My first nanny job started with a 3-month-old baby boy. I was his nanny until he was 3 years old and his mom moved to Texas. Being she was single parent I even flew out...
Kathy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"I wish I could of hire Kathy full time but she the first person I call when I need a babysitter. Please don't pass up on a very reliable person that would love your kids and treat them as their weer part of her family."
Hello!
My name is Laura and I am a 27-year-old Australian who is temporarily living in NYC (I am a US citizen). I have 13 years of babysitting/nannying experience and have also been teaching for 2. 5 years.
I was a longtime (10+ years) nanny for a wonderful family of 7 since the eldest was an infant so I am very confident with...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura was more than just our babysitter/nanny for over 12 years, she was the surrogate parent to our five children and is our family's person for everything!
Her skills range from nannying all ages, postpartum and overnight care, remarkable tutoring, organization,...
I am very loving person, very patient and very responsible.
I like working with kids because I love the children I like to teach them to play with them help them in their new learning.
I'm looking for a job that in my work to be able to help. .
I started working with kids when 5years ago. I had the opportunity to take care...
5.0
"Hello Jennifer, thank you for being such a wonderful influence on our kids. I know Elyon miss you. The potty training you started was super helpful as well. I hope you have an awesome family working with you now. Let us know if you do move to Cali. "
Hello I'm Julia, a Manhattan-based tutor, passionate about working with kids of all ages. My specialities are History, English, and French, although I also have experience tutoring in Math and Science.
I currently work in higher education for a distinguished university and have great familiarity with how the US and French...
5.0
"Excellent French tutor! Extremely nice and professional."
I have tutored alongside nannying for a couple of years now. Most recently, I developed a theatre education curriculum for a Pre-School gaining accreditation in Panama. Additionally, I have worked as an education intern at the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas. Love working with kids and education has always been apart of my life.
Hello! I go by Lalo [Lah-low] and I'm a 20-something Fine Arts major in the city. I've got a lot of experience all the way from infants to teens, from camp counselor, to art tutoring, nannying, and arts instructor. I enjoy my work and mesh well into lots of different sorts of family systems. I seek to help foster a nurturing...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is great with our 2 year old and 5 month old. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for help with their little ones."
Hello everyone my name is Lorena, I'm 28 years old. I am bilingual I speak English and native Spanish.
I have a background in Childhood education (worked as a preschool and elementary teacher) I graduated from BMCC in PSY and currently I am finishing my major in Child PSY at CUNY BA.
Besides my experiences as a teacher I...
Lorena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"We loyally LOVED Our babysitter! My Son was thrilled to be with her each time!!"
I'd describe my personality as respectful, friendly, great person !
Hi my name is Maria, but you can call me Alejandra. I live in Astoria, Queens and I'm CPR certified. I graduated from high school and I studied nursing for a year and a half- my dream job is to one day be a pediatric nurse. I'm 32 years old, I'm bilingual in...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria saved us when we needed child care in a pinch. She clear knows a lot about babies and our little one took to her in a heartbeat. Her competence put me at ease immediately and I could with knowing our child would be safe and engaged."
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...
Hi there! My name is Ruby. I have always loved working with kids because of the spark and honesty that they bring to life! I have had over 6 years of experience working with children. My resume includes working as a nanny/sitter for several families, working as an arts camp counselor, and working as a reading tutor/mentor with...
Ruby can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Ruby for the position of a Nanny. We had to go with someone else, as Ruby's availability and our start date didn't coincide.
Ruby was very professional and thoughtful in her responses leading up to the interview. She was very prompt and...
Hi there! My name is Julie and I'm super friendly and fun. I am the baby of 6 children and an aunt since 4th grade so childcare is second nature to me. I have always been naturally equipped and genuinely enjoy being around & caring for children. Outside of my 14 nieces and nephews, I've been professionally sitting for children...
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Julie is an extremely capable and reliable caregiver! She is caring and loving with the kids, and balances fun with routine so well. Julie is knowledgable about kids of all ages, and was great with both my infant and toddler. She is always responsive, flexible, and...
Hi there! I'm Anais (Ah-nah-ees), and I absolutely love working with children. I am based in Brooklyn and I have my own car with experience doing child transport. With 13 years of experience caring for kids ranging from 2 months to 13 years old, I've had the privilege of working with over 10 wonderful families. Each experience...
Anais can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Anais has been caring for my 2 very energetic kids (currently age 6 and 10) for over 3.5 years. She always comes up with fun adventures for them and they love being with her. My schedule is all over the place and she is always accommodating no matter how early I...
I am a 43-year-old preschool teacher who worked in Scarsdale for 19 years. I taught 2s, 3s and 4s as well as elementary school aged children. I have been a nanny for many years as well. I have been babysitting for 30+ years and I am experienced with children from newborns to preteens. I was a Girl Scout leader for many years. I...
Caren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caren is the most loving, patient and trust-worthy babysitter you will ever find. My children adore her! She give them her full-attention at all times. She jumps right in and can handle everything from newborn care, helping kids with homework, playing games on the...
A young women who's passionate about kids. I do have 2 of my own and I am married. I have many years of experience (T. A , Fostering, Tutoring, etc). I like outings, I can keep your child/children engaged. I read, play and also teach your child the fundamentals that he/she needs.
I am seeking a part-time or a full-time...
Elane can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is always ready and treat her child as if it were her own, which is my favorite things about her. No problem with cooking for our children on our date nights are awesome. She saves me a lot!"
I have four years experience as a Developmental Learning Specialist working with children and adults with learning challenges, students on the autism spectrum and of various neuro-diverse profiles. In this capacity, I also designed and implemented homeschool curricula, summer camp programming, and taught yoga to clients and...
5.0
"Alexia exceeded my expectations. She is reliable and keeps both my boy's organized with their school work. I would highly recommend her service."
Maria D.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Forest Hills, NY
Joan Mae S.
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.
Maliha R.
5.0
Maliha is a great tutor! She really takes time ensuring you feel confident and leave understanding the material. I always feel comfortable asking her questions since she's very patient and explains things step by step in an easily understandable way. I highly recommend her!
- Sarah A.
Marjana D.
5.0
We met Marjana during the pandemic. We didn't know how to help our 5 year who was "not really learning "-remotely.
Marjana is a gift!! No one else was able to make our daughter sit and learn but Marjana. She did this in an amazingly interesting way, that always kept our kid eager and waiting...
- Heba J.
Laura Y.
5.0
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 nights when staying in New York- I was a bit nervous given the jet lag, etc. Laura was amazing! My daughter woke up the next morning and said "is...
- Joannie E.
Lisa L.
5.0
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 communicate from a young age. In particular, she was frequently interacting with her both in one-one conversations and she was often reading books with...
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Forest Hills, NY
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Forest Hills, NY?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Forest Hills, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $26.69 per hour as of February 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 Forest Hills, NY?
Care.com currently has 13 reading tutors in Forest Hills, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills, NY?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills, 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.