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60 reading tutors are listed in Island Park, NY
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Island Park, NY
I spent the first two years of my college career as an education major, before switching to strictly English. I am proficient in the English language and have had much experience helping others to grasp the language. I currently work as a substitute teacher in an elementary and middle school, where I provide ample educational...
I am currently 21 years old in an accelerated program at Molloy College. I graduated from Holy Trinity high school in 2018 top 10% of my graduating class. I took 8 regents and have an advanced destination NYS diploma. Took all honors and AP class that were offered. Please contact me with any questions..
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I was a Nanny for a family in Lynbrook. I raised twin boys since they were 6 months old and had been with them 10 years. I also worked for another family in East Rockaway for twin toddler boys and their older brother. I am ready to love another family long term. I have my own transportation and I am reliable. I am CPR and First...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Experienced tutor with reasonable rates. Parents and guardians I am here to meet your child's academic needs. I am available to help your child remotely or in person. All necessary safety precautions for your child and family.
-New York State certified Grade 1-12 certified teacher-
-17 years teaching experience-
-SAT-ACT-English...
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:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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...
Care member
Yaquelin G.
Uniondale, NY
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello I'm Yaquelin but I go by Jackie and I'm 24 years old . I have experience working in a daycare with children ages 3 months - 13 years old & have also worked with families. I have a 13-year-old brother who I absolutely adore and enjoy helping him out with homework , helping him study , reading, etc..
I have my own car so...
Yaquelin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"My wife and I hired Yaquelin for the summer June 5th to September 2nd . Yaquelin was very punctual and very polite with us and our kids . She was amazing with our children , our children loved her we would definitely hire again ."
Oliver E.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi! After working in a daycare for 6 years and at an afterschool program teaching "young entrepreneurs" I have opened my eyes to a whole new world! From assisting with meals and homework to working with children of different backgrounds, I have grown to love working with children. Currently I'm looking to find work that fits...
Nailah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was punctual and very patient with J and she’s not easy to deal with. She was very clear as far as communicating on how J was doing and keeping me updated. I was able to spend time with my family and me and my husband got a much needed break I am very...
Brittany W.
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very responsible, reliable and great help around the house as well."
Pressy T.
5.0
(1)
I am a NY State certified teacher. I have over 15 years of experience and I have extensive tutoring experience in a variety of fields. I have tutored in reading as well as math. I have helped students learn to improve their reading skills through phonemic awareness and helped students navigate through the complexities of math...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Scott M, MSW. I graduated with my Master's of Social Work from Fordham University in May 2019. Prior to obtaining my Master's, I graduated from Farmingdale State College in December 2015 and started my teaching career. I am a certified Teaching Assistant. I worked at Hempstead High School for 2. 5 years working with...
5.0
"Mr.Scotty , as my son calls him, is an amazing tutor. The tutoring sessions for my 5 and 11 year old went amazing. His ability to hone in on their individual learning styles helped make the sessions enjoyable for them and made the material easier for them to...
Miriam L.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & 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.
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marlenys is a very caring and dependable person. I hired her to work in my daycare and it was one of the best decisions I've made. She is able to provide the best care for the kids and they all love her. She has a great spirit and is always very energetic. I would...
Ana B.
4.7
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
GREAT REFERENCES
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE
CPR AED BLS CERTIFICATION
I have over 10 years experience.
I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, preschooler and preteens.
My services will include:
In-Home or Your home Childcare from a provider who is patient, loving and skilled.
Excellent driving record and have a safe...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I am so grateful that Maria was able to help me out on such short notice, My regular babysitter had a medical emergency and I had and important meeting to attend. I contacted her, she contacted me right away. I gave her and extensive list to follow due to my...
Sue K.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(2)
I've tutored kids in subjects overall and also helped with higher level writing! I also tutor/practice english as a second language with both refugees and mandarin Chinese speakers.
Cassandra L.
Valley Stream, NY
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
, I'm 28 years old, I have my BA in Spanish and my masters in Childhood Education and I'm NYS certified to teach Birth-6. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and currently am looking for a part time, morning and/or after school gig helping get kids to or from school/daycare. I have worked extensively with children, ages...
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Cassie as a part-time nanny for our 1.5 yo son. As soon as she entered the house, she made herself comfortable on the floor to engage with him (which is the real test for any in-person interview for childcare needs). Cassie is super responsible and...
Robyn G.
Patricia O.
Merrick, NY
$23-25/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 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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 have a B. A. from NYU and have experience tutoring in the NYC Public school system. You can trust that I will give your student the one on one tutoring experience expected. I am also well versed in college preparation.
5.0
"Deondra has a very friendly attitude, she always on time, patient, knowledgeable and works great with my boys. Before tutoring, my son read below grade level. He was struggling with read and pronouncing letters. After 3 months of tutoring with Deondra, he scored a...
Coretta A.
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.
Working with children has been my dream and lifestyle for as long as I can remember. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and tutoring local kids in my hometown for their middle school education since I was 14! For all four years of high school I taught religious education to first graders. I also work at a...
Joanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Island Park, NY
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
Yaquelin G.
5.0
Yaquelin took care of my 4 year old for about 4 months . Unfortunately we ended up moving and she wasn't able to drive to us anymore being that we were too far. We absolutely loved her and so did my 4 year old she was super energetic and did a lot of outdoor fun things with my child . Totally...
- Evelyn G.
Nailah S.
5.0
She was punctual and very patient with J and she’s not easy to deal with. She was very clear as far as communicating on how J was doing and keeping me updated. I was able to spend time with my family and me and my husband got a much needed break I am very appreciative of her
- Brittany W.
Shanthi T.
5.0
Very responsible, reliable and great help around the house as well.
- Pressy T.
Scott M.
5.0
Mr.Scotty , as my son calls him, is an amazing tutor. The tutoring sessions for my 5 and 11 year old went amazing. His ability to hone in on their individual learning styles helped make the sessions enjoyable for them and made the material easier for them to grasp. He was encouraging, very patient...
- Miriam L.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Island Park, NY
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Island Park, NY?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Island Park, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $26.50 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 Island Park, NY?
Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Island Park, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Island Park 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 Island Park that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Island Park, 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 Island Park 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 Island Park, NY?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Island Park, 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 Island Park, 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.