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60 reading tutors are listed in Merrick, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 9 years
Reading tutors in Merrick, NY
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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
Hello there, I love to read, listen to vinyl, watch films, and paint. I have experience with infants and children ages 1-14. I have experience planning and preparing multiple meals for children, preparing bottles, and changing diapers for infants. Cleaning up the dining area after meals, light house work, running errands....
Shaneel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Marilis N.
Merrick, NY
$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reading, teaching them Spanish, coloring, and play learning games. Have been doing this for 20 years. I am a mother of three girls: 20, 16 and 5. I think I'll be a great sitter!
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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...
Care member
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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...
Marlene M.
Farmingdale, NY
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marlene. I am a mother of a 27-year-old son. I used to be a teacher in my country. I love kids and I take care of them as mine also I enjoy to play a lot with them. I am a legal person to work in the USA. Thank you for read my personal page.
Marlene can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marlene was very sweet with my 10 month old baby. She also cleaned our entire kitchen and did the baby's laundry. We will hire her again."
Fiona O.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over the years as I've journeyed from premedical to medical graduate teaching, in one form or another, has always accompanied my medical academic career. Like caring for my patients, I have always found teaching to be a gratifying, fulfilling, and fascinating exercise. Pursuing a career in medicine implies lifelong updating,...
4.0
"Viraj is a great tutor and a nice person to work with. He is knowledgeable in many topics. My eight year old daughter needed extra help with reading comprehension and math. Viraj helped her improve in both subjects and added lessons in science and astronomy. My...
Alexis A.
Stella L.
Levittown, NY
$44/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a patient and highly reliable person with many years of experience working with new born, toddlers and young kids. I used to be a preschool teacher aide in my hometown. love children and I love babysitting. I babysit children from 0 Old months and up. I like to do crafts, play games, art drama, cook and read books with the...
Stella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Loved watching my daughter and my daughter was happy to be with her. Would hire Ruth again in a heartbeat."
Kenny S.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Caroline P. I live with my husband and two children. I have been working with infants and children for over 20 years. It has always been a pleasure to care for kids. They need someone who is loving, caring and trustworthy, which I am. I enjoy reading story and nursery rhymes, building with blocks, teaching different...
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"I interviewed Caroline over the phone. she was lovely to talk to and seems very passionate about her work. She has a fantastic up beat personality that I'm sure any kids (and adults!) would love to be around!"
Marilena J.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Sorry. I am not providing tutoring services at this time, however if you need assistance with young children, then check out my childcare page!
Hello! My name is Kim and I am very passionate about teaching. I am a patient and caring educator whom strives to meet the emotional and academic needs of all of my students. I hold...
5.0
"Kim has been my daughters tutor for a little over a year and my daughter has learned a great deal from
Mrs. Kim. Kim is not only responsible but always eager to make sure my daughter understands and is knowledgeable of what is being taught. I highly recommend Kim...
Ayalet L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Diana, I am 25 years old and I am a nursing student! I began babysitting when I was 15 years old and I love it so much. I am super creative, energetic, loving and I love to have fun with the kids! I have experience with babysitting children and coaching children. I have taught gymnastics for kids ages 2-16. I can...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very reliable and punctual . She helped out a lot when I was trying to give the kids less screen time. Always followed house rules. Kids love her cooking ."
Ileana R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Kerry H.
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
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 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, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Finding a night nanny for my second baby was very important to me. I was nervous to leave him in the care of someone else especially during those first days home but I knew my husband and I needed a few nights of sleep for our sanity. I was lucky to find Caroline....
Suzanne And Walter W.
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
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! So glad you came to learn more!
Are you struggling with how to ensure your child meets their milestones? Do you have a picky eater? Need help potty training? Too tired to read this because your child is waking constantly at night?
I'm here to help!
I'm a certified teacher. I have 4 teaching certifications (birth-grade 6)...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I have known Kim most of my life and she is a great caring person, my children love her! She is very sweet responsible and knowledgeable in child care. There is no one else id rather have watch my children! "
Lisa M.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Merrick, NY
Ilana D.
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.
Patricia O.
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 miss having her around. We strongly...
- Casey S.
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
Colleen M.
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, bubbly, punctual and communicates...
- Michelle G.
Shanthi T.
5.0
Very responsible, reliable and great help around the house as well.
- Pressy T.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Merrick, NY
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Merrick, NY?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Merrick, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $20.75 per hour as of April 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 Merrick, NY?
Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Merrick, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Merrick 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 Merrick that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Merrick, 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 Merrick 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 Merrick, NY?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Merrick, 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 Merrick, 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.