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 has babysat for our 10 month old daughter several times now starting at around 7 months. Laura is absolutely great with her and our daughter gets excited to see her when she comes around. Laura is very caring and 100% engaged every time I see them together....
Growing up in a big family taught me how much I love kids and while I'm not ready for my own, I love babysitting. My experiences are diverse but have one thing in common - a wonderful experience for everyone involved. Whether your kids enjoy writing & reading, physical activity such as soccer, ballet or martial arts - all of...
My can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My is highly dependable, knowledgeable, resourceful and yet fun and engaging babysitter. She has watched our boys, now 8 and 12, over the years since they were toddlers. She has a bag full of tricks that will melt any "situation" away. Unfortunately no longer in...
Professional bilingual English-Spanish Nanny/Babysitter with college degree, offering more than 8 years of child care work with new born, toddler and infants, twins and siblings.
Experienced with sleeping training, teething season, introducing the first solid food, potty training, Spanish tutor. I'm easy going, detail oriented,...
Elidig can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"For new mothers heading back to work, Eli is absolutely the best care giver anyone could hope for. She is exceptionally wonderful with infants. She cared for our son for more than 8 months, and provided me the peace of mind that he was in safe and capable hands....
I'd describe my personality as warm hearted, trustworthy, and loyal
I like working with kids because I love seeing children grow. I love having the opportunity to have a good influence on a child's life
I'm looking for a job that is going to allow me to experience things and to motivate me
I started working with kids when I...
5.0
"Kalyn has siblings so she has experience with kids and works very well with them"
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Melanie has watched my boyfriends son who is 9 years old, on many occasions! The kid loves her! Melanie is always on time and brings fun to the day! She always has a little activity in her back pocket to keep the kids interest. She is very professional with the...
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is a very dependable and punctual sitter who has a great friendly personality. Our son really likes playing with her."
Hi, I'm Rebecca! I have 8 years of childcare experience in which I've cared for children of all ages and needs. I have worked with families as a babysitter and in daycares, elementary schools, and high schools as an aid and as a substitute. The past 3 school years I have been teaching an art class. My experience working in...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca was so sweet my daughter never gets comfortable with strangers as fast as she did with her! She is really punctual and saved me on a last minute occasion. Will definitely hire again."
I can help with a variety of tutoring including math, English, computer skills, and some visual arts programs. I'm very patient with young people. I am a registered foster parent in California and Florida. I believe a lot in young people.
5.0
"Frank is wonderful! Both of our children 10 and 6 are scoring higher on MAP tests and have a greater confidence level in math and reading/ writing! Frank sends great pics while I’m at work of his time with kids. I’m so pleased they look forward to his visits. "
Hello! My name is Dana, I am 18 years old and a current undergraduate college student at NYU. I speak English and some Spanish.
I'm completing a course from Red Cross in babysitting and first aid online. I have been around children my whole life as well and love caring for them.
I am extremely reliable and punctual. I can...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Dana was wonderful babysitter for my daughter. I recommend her because she was always on time and very sweet to my daughter she bought gifts for her too. My daughter misses her because she moved to New york."
-Educator for 15+ years (Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; and ESL for all ages)
-Presently work as a full-time Private Tutor and separately as an Executive Instructional Coach for Educators (I teach teachers, principals, support staff) across the U. S.
-Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Learning, with a concentration in...
5.0
"Amanda is a passionate, experienced, and knowledgeable educator. In addition to helping kids make significant growth in reading and math (I personally have witnessed Amanda help countless students grow 2 grade levels in reading in less than a year), Amanda makes...
My first foray into the world of babysitting was when I began mother's helping at the age of 10. My clients were twin 4-year-old boys, and my main duties were to help them learn to read and write, so that was definitely a lot of experience both in teaching and with dealing with young twins. Once I turned 13, I had a regular...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kathryn babysat for my kids for about 5 years. She was always reliable and responsible. My kids were always super excited to hear she was coming! Feel free to contact me for a more detailed reference."
Hi! My name is Jen and I am 28 years old living in Downtown Jersey City. I graduated college in 2015 with a degree in Early Childhood Education and with a minor in reading. I currently have 3 years of experience being a full time teacher under my belt. I have taught both 1st and 3rd grade, along with having numerous...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Jennifer has experience as a teacher of young children and it shows. She is so great with kids and has the added benefit of being a great tutor! Always on time and very organized and dependable. Cannot recommend highly enough."
I have 10 years of professional experience with children, and 4 years of experience babysitting for families. I have worked with children as young as 7 months and as old as 15 years. Past babysitting jobs have required me to change diapers, take children to the park, to ballet practice, assist with homework, prepare simple...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shelby is truly a wonderful person and a fantastic caregiver. We have known her for many years and she took care of our two kids. We love her and would hire her again in a second. If you want someone kind, loving, smart, and reliable then definitely hire Shelby. We...
I am a passionate and dedicated tutor with over 5 years of experience in education. My goal is to not only make sure you student succeeds academically but for him to get ahead and exceed all expectations! I specialize in Mathematics and English subjects with a focus on making complex concepts understandable and enjoyable!
SAT:...
5.0
"Leo's calm and professional demeanor put us at ease immediately. He has been working with my daughter (11yrs) on test prep for the last several weeks. He is very thoughtful and well prepared. He identified areas needing improvement and set ambitious but achievable...
Hello, I'm Kamryn!
I am finishing my sophomore year at the Fashion Institute of Technology studying Marketing. I enjoy spending my time cooking and reading. I am a reliable, caring, energetic, and organized individual with 6 years of experience caring for children from infants to tweens (consisting of three tweens, two...
Kamryn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kamryn was great with my babies! She was a natural with children and always went the extra mile even with keeping things tidy in the house and communicating how the day went. She has remained our top choice babysitter and we are sad she has moved so far away !"
Hello! My name is Nissiya A. and I'm a 4th year CPR-trained medical student looking to babysit in Manhattan (UES). I have 5+ years of childcare experience including for children with ADHD. I enjoy teaching and have experience as a Kumon math & reading instructor for 1st-5th grade.
A few fun facts about me are that I conduct...
Nissiya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nissiya was extremely respectful of where we lived. She was polite, responsive, and punctual. While we do allow the use of electronics Nissiya was attentive and hands on. Nissiya used boardgames, card games, and other games like hide and go seek to breakup the...
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."
I am currently a second grade teacher as well as a graduate student at Hunter College in NYC. I have experience tutoring in after school programs and test prep programs. I have provided services to students between the ages of 5 and 15.
Thank you for taking the time to read. I have 10 years of experience. Starting from premature babies up until pre teens. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands and with anything else that needs assistance. I can teach the kids Spanish ( only if the parents allow it), and have fun activities/school work we can do...
Kasely can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kasely helped me with my Premature babies both born 4 pounds. She was very attentive and so careful. She was also very understanding while the pregnancy hormones would get the best of me."
An expert tutor in English, science and early childhood education with a bachelor's degree in Biology. I recently matriculated into graduate school where I will be pursuing a degree in Public Health with a concentration in Global Health.
I am efficient at creating study materials in a variety of academic subjects to help...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Palisades Park, NJ
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.
My S.
5.0
My is highly dependable, knowledgeable, resourceful and yet fun and engaging babysitter. She has watched our boys, now 8 and 12, over the years since they were toddlers. She has a bag full of tricks that will melt any "situation" away. Unfortunately no longer in our are, so boys miss you!
- Antti S.
Elidig B.
5.0
Eli is everything you could want in a nanny; she's loving, fun, experienced, extremely responsible, patient and conscientious. I never had to worry about my son when she was caring for him because I could trust her completely. She loved him as her own (and still does) and took her role very...
- Cassie G.
Kalyn I.
5.0
Kalyn was wonderful. She was sweet and caring. She was a little late but that was only due to trying to find parking around my area which isn't easy. I would absolutely hire her again!
- Tiffany N.
Melanie O.
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 respect, and was able to work well...
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Palisades Park, NJ
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Palisades Park, NJ?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Palisades Park, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $40.00 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 Palisades Park, NJ?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Palisades Park, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Palisades 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 Palisades Park that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Palisades Park, NJ?
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 Palisades 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 Palisades Park, NJ?
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What types of reading tutors near me in Palisades Park, NJ 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.