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60 reading tutors are listed in Jamaica, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Jamaica, NY
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am an enthusiastic 28-year-old actor/ freelance filmmaker with diverse child care experience. I have been a babysitter, ran a non-profit after school program, worked as a camp counselor, and have tutored in a host of subjects including reading, writing, history and theater. I currently work as a theater teacher and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Simon is sensational. He took care of our two boys, ages 7 and 11, last summer in the period of time between camp ending and school starting. He had them all day, every day and they loved every minute. He was creative, engaged and active with them; he was also...
Jess B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, Everyone. My name is Jessie, a resident and Pre-K teacher of Glendale. I am a Queens College graduate who has a Master's in Early Childhood Education. I am seeking another opportunity to do something I love. I've been working with kids for approximately 10 years now, ages 6 months through 8 years old in various settings...
Jessie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessie has a natural way with children. We honestly did not go much because my daughter typically does not adjust quickly to others. She likes to be with her mommy and is used to me being home with me. It was very hard to leave her. Once our daughter met Jessie it...
Kimberly S.
Amparo R.
Bayside, NY
$40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Welcome to my profile. I consider my self a very responsible, punctual, highly organized and honest person. I speak Spanish and English. I do not smoke. I like to work with children. I have 5 years of experience working with newborns, toddlers and kids around 6-8 years old. I like to play with the kids, helping in theirs...
Amparo can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a very well prepared and experience nanny. I really wish I would've met her before! You won't regret having your kids with her! She will become a very nice part of your family."
Natalia A.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Tsering Y.
Ridgewood, NY
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Tsering and I have more than 15 years of nannying experience in NYC. I love taking care of children and in my past experience I have worked with multiple families with children's age ranging from new born to Pre-Teen including twins. I help with activities, play dates, cooking and tidying up. I do reading and also...
Tsering can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tsering is incredible and I would give her more than 5 stars if I could!! We hired her for 4 days while our nanny was on vacation. Our 1.5 year old son adored her immediately and lit up when she came back the next day. She is a true professional and has a calm and...
Maggie W.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am 29 years old, I have been babysitting on and off since I was 13, as well a summer camp instructor. I love creating fun yet safe environments for children. Great with homework and reading, I have a background in yoga and arts! I have worked with children of all ages and have a very open schedule. Great with pets. I live...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Melanie is awesome. She bonded with both of our kids (1yo and 3yo) in such a special and playful way they not only enjoyed her very visit but also followed her direction and instructions very well. She is very creative in her interactions with them, earned their...
James S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Karla. I am married and have three kids (11, 15 and 17). I speak English and Spanish. I have 10 years of experience working part-time with children 0 and 12 years-old. The care I have provided for them included school drop-off and pick-up, meal/snacks preparation, help with homework, and help keeping good hygiene....
Karla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Karla became an invaluable part of our lives while caring for our baby from the age of 4 months until he turned 1 year old (we sadly moved away from the city!). Her genuine love for children shines through in every interaction. As a mother herself to incredible...
Andrew H.
Jessica C.
Kew Gardens, NY
$30-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jessica and I have 10 years of experience working as a nanny and a teacher. When I used to work as a head teacher I would manage my own classroom, provide homework for my students, teach them the alphabets, numbers, seasons and more. I love to read books, sing songs, arts and crafts. If you would like to know...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Jessica was wonderful to our children. She was always available to help our family and she took care of our children like if they were hers. I would definitely recommend her to any other family!"
Patricia C.
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: 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. "
Jawaad H.
5.0
(1)
Hello Parents,
I'm a responsible, caring, and loving person who adores children! I am looking for a full-time nanny position as my current job is ending soon. With over 9 years of experience caring for children aged 6 months to 9 years old, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for childcare.
Here are some of the...
Nirmala can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nirmala is a delight. Always engages fully with my children (ages 3 and 5) and both adore her. She came in as a temporary replacement for our nanny who needed time off, but in that short time she has left a big impression. She’s always on time, keeps children...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is caroline. I am most talented in keeping toddler groups engaged. I care for children as young as newborn. I am a former arts and crafts teacher. I've been a cake designer since young and that's allowed me to bring my creativity to children. I am well trained in sleep, potty, and weaning off pacifiers and bottles. I...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing with my twins!!!! Both slept through the night by the end of her 4 months with us. Wouldn’t trust anyone else to be with my babies!! "
Care member
Laura B.
Long Island City, NY
$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Aussie Nanny With Bachelor Of Education
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Laura in June as a temporary nanny before our 4 month old started daycare. We wish we could have kept her on longer!! Laura was always punctual and professional, making it so easy to work with her. She did an excellent job of keeping our baby...
Erin R.
5.0
(3)
I'm Aaliyah an energetic Law student. I have over 10 years of experience in child care and have studied child development. I have experience as a tutor at New York College of Technology, for college students, a ESL reading aid at READ Alliance, for kindergarden and 1st grade students, a peer educator and facilitator at...
Aaliyah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"She is well organized and energetic"
Jason G.
Courtney C.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Courtney. I'm new to the city and looking to be a full time nanny. I spent the past 5 years living in Austin, TX where I was a 1st grade teacher. I've decided to take a break from teaching to dive into the role of a nanny because I've always had a deep connection with children and want to focus on providing...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney was a fantastic after-school nanny for my son and daughter. She was punctual and responsible, and the kids absolutely loved her! I would definitely hire Courtney again."
Elliot T.
5.0
(1)
My experience as a tutor has allowed me to open pathways for many children to seek higher academic standards in their levels of difficulty. I am always excited and determined to strengthen students understanding of the material. Seeing improvements makes my job that much more fulfilling.
I am proficient in tutoring elementary...
5.0
"Mabel was very helpful. She would help me with my homework after school and she would explain and make doing homework fun! She has such a great personality I hope to see her again!"
Sharlene V.
5.0
(2)
Hello there, I'm Yazmin. I currently live in the Bronx. I'm a para professional during the day for the DOE (Department Of Education.) However, I'm looking to help a family with after school care. As a DOE employee I have experience with working with kids from pre-k to 12th grade. I'm also the fun auntie to a boy and girl and...
Yazmin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Yazmin does an amazing job when she watches my two kids. She is very dependable and dedicated. You can tell she really loves children. My kids love being with her!"
Liz T.
Mary H.
Brooklyn, NY
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an experienced nanny looking for part time work. Most recently, I cared for 3 girls ages 5, 8, and 10 in the UWS. I assisted them with zoom school, extracurricular activities, prepared lunches and dinners, played, read, cleaned, and did art projects with them! I worked for a family on West Point Military Base caring...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary worked for us for several months to fill in as our current nanny was out. She was amazing! She is patient and kind, follows instructions well and encourages children to learn and be creative. She was clean, punctual, thoughtful, and flexible. She was great...
John W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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."
Nicole B.
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: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Jonika is great with my two younger kids. She has been with my family for 7 months now and continue to show her care and concern for my children. Constant updates on their well-being, always on time."
Danielle B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been a babysitter since the ripe old age of 13 and absolutely love children. It's why I'm studying to be an elementary school teacher! I'm able to help with homework, or go beyond with private tutoring, and have experience tutoring through grade 5. I am an avid writer with a love for academia and will gladly help children...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Jamaica, NY
Simon M.
5.0
Simon is sensational. He took care of our two boys, ages 7 and 11, last summer in the period of time between camp ending and school starting. He had them all day, every day and they loved every minute. He was creative, engaged and active with them; he was also mature, dependable and responsible. A...
- Jess B.
Jessie M.
5.0
Jessie is the most wonderful person you'll ever meet to take care of your little one. We love Jessie!!!! She is so kind and understanding, very responsible, and with an incredible approach to engage with a kid. My daughter connected with her like never before. They had their special dates, fun...
- Anka G.
Amparo R.
5.0
I hired Amparo to help transport my daughter to her swimming practices. She is reliable and trustworthy. I am so glad I found her.
- Joy W.
Brigida S.
5.0
Brigida takes seriously her job and she puts her ward on top priority
- Saifuddin L.
Tsering Y.
5.0
She was amazing with our 4yr old, so patient and kind as well as professional. 5 stars.
- Chris K.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Jamaica, NY
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Jamaica, NY?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Jamaica, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $22.56 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 Jamaica, NY?
Care.com currently has 16 reading tutors in Jamaica, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Jamaica 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 Jamaica that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica, NY?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, 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.