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I worked in a tutoring center called "Open Gates to Fly Enrichment School of Tutoring" working with children ages 5-16/ I specialize in math, English, and reading comprehension. My student's grades and test scores improved greatly after working with them for consistent tutoring sessions.
Communication. A huge part of teaching is communicating information.
Patience. All children learn at all different rates.
Creativity. Allowing children to enjoy the practice of learning and thinking outside of the box.
Enthusiasm. Keeping the environment fun and keeping children excited to learn!
Confidence. Teaching children to...
I grew up around a big family with tons of kids that needed help in a range of topics. From elementary math to middle school English and even piano, I was always ready to teach and tutor the kids. I also worked as a swim instructor for infants to children. I even worked for a year as a substitute teacher in various type of...
Francesca C.
Plainfield, NJ
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been taking care of and interacting with children for 5 years now. I am a middle School Counselor still babysitting on the side. I hold myself responsible to meet any parent(s) or guardian(s) expectations. I used to play collegiate basketball, I love animals, I enjoy reading, and I like to be outdoors. Hopefully I...
Francesca can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Paris S.
Plainfield, NJ
$18-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as ambitious, kind, and authentic.
I like working with kids because for as long as I can remember attending to the basic needs of children has always come naturally to me and my friendly nature makes it easier for me to win the love of children. It also gives me the ability to make a difference in...
I am a teacher. I am looking for a change of environment. I have tutored many children of various ages.
Taryn L.
Highland Park, NJ
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Taryn! I grew up in New Jersey and recently moved back from Maryland where I was working in a childcare center teacher preschool. I taught at this center for 7 years and worked with all ages ranging from infants to 5 years old. I love to read in my spare time and be outside as much as I can!
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are high energy, have food allergies, and my son has a language impairment and sensory difficulties. Taryn handles their needs and...
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5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Francis, and in addition to both pet and elder care, I am also very skilled in child care. For the last three years, I cared for a 5-year-old girl, bringing her to doctor's appointments, administering medication, transporting her back and forth to school, preparing meals, and caring for general well being. I...
Frances can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Frances is the most caring person I know. She came to work for us in late August when my Mom got out of the hospital. France's would make my Mom's meals, drive her to Dr. appointments when needed. I trusted her with giving meds when needed. Most of all she was a...
Karen T.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello.
I am available for online tutoring or proofreading. I have years of experiencing teaching English and proofreading papers.
I'm happy to help you with your English needs via online learning. Currently my students range from 6th & 7th graders to adults including business professionals who want to improve their English...
5.0
"Lorraine was excellent! Diligent and dependable. Would highly recommend."
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Brianna C.
Millburn, NJ
$80/hr • 10 yrs exp
Elementary Tutor, Specializing In Math, Science, Technology, And Engineering!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been in education for 10 years, have been tutoring for just as long, and am currently a teacher. I have my Bachelor's Degree from The College in Elementary Education (K-6 all subjects) and iSTEM, with specializations in K-8 Science, Math, and K-12 Technology/Engineering. I have two Master's Degrees from College: one in...
5.0
"Due to COVID, we had to delay registering our daughter into Kindergarten and she needed some help in catching up. In a little over 2 months our daughter's performance improved tremendously in reading and writing and she is receiving 90% to 100% on her exams....
Mohsin S.
5.0
(2)
Hi! How are you?
I have 8 years experience as a nanny and babysitter.
I am a very organized, reliable, kind and patient person, and also very energetic.
I have worked with infants, toddlers and bigger kids too.
Some of the responsibilities included: preparing bottles, feeding them, food introduction, changing diapers, giving...
Eliane can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eliane is a kind soul and was wonderful with our son. She truly cares about children."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience working with infants and children! I have a great passion for working with, and caring for them! They play a major part in my life! I have four children, which includes twins, and five grandhildren. Most of my free time is spent with them
Kathy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kathy worked for me and my husband for 3 months in caring for my newborn daughter from literally the day I came home from the hospital until recently when we were able to turn to family for care giving for my return to work. She is incredibly kind and warm, always...
Josephine Z.
Ruby B.
Bound Brook, NJ
$14-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Ruby, I've been caring for friends and families for 7 years. I also been on care. com for 3 years. I currently attend Montclair State University and due to COVID-19 most of my classes will be online so I am flexible. I have my own and car so I'm able to handle pick ups and drop offs. I'm also understanding...
Ruby can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Ruby was excellent with my 5 year old daughter. Always reliable for last minute coverage. Very sweet girl who was always punctual and polite."
Tyler J.
5.0
(23)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Please read my profile before contacting me. Serious inquires only. $30 hour and up
Currently seeking :
* Pet sitting in your home.
* Occasional sitting weekend/overnights
*Travel Nanny w Passport and local events (weddings etc.)
My Early Educator as a teaching assistant, began 2007 to 2012 ages 2 to 5 y. o
Promoted to Lead...
Autumn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Autumn watched my 6 months old for 3 days for 4 hours each day. She is by far the best sitter I have ever met. I would hire her again. She is very accommodating. She was great with the baby, didn't have any trouble putting her down for naps, spent time engaging the...
Adriana I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 35 years of teaching experience. I am a retired language arts teacher and reading specialist. I have taught elementary school language arts and math and middle school language arts. Please contact me to discuss how I can help your child improve in school.
5.0
"Heidi helped my son immensely after he fell behind. She does a great job of breaking down complex subjects in a way he can understand and at his level. He has fun learning when he is with her and is always engaged even when it's a subject he doesn't like. She has...
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Jason S.
Springfield, NJ
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
NJ Certified Teacher With Over 20 Years Of Experience Working With Children Of All Ages
5.0
(1)
I have over 20 years of experience working with children and students of all ages and abilities in many different environments including public school, private school, elementary school, middle school, high school, religious school and camp. I have State of New Jersey issued certificates in Elementary Education, Special...
5.0
"I have worked with Jason for over 3 years now. He has proven himself to be an honest, loyal and trustworthy person. He works well with children and gets along wonderful with his peers.
Not only have I worked with Jason, I have become a very close friend. His...
Justine T.
Maria S.
South Plainfield, NJ
$50-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Elementary School Teacher/Part-Time Tutor
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maria. I have be working as an elementary public school teacher for 29 years. Currently, I teach second grade. I have also taught grades 1, 3, and 5. I have experience working with Special Education students in an inclusion setting, and work one-on-one with special ed students privately. I am available to tutor...
5.0
"Maria is a dependable and excellent tutor. She tutored my two sons. We really appreciate her dedication and effort."
Lisa G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Teacher of Early Childhood and Elementary Education with over 30 years teaching experience in public education. My honors include Franklin School Teacher of the Year, NJ Governor's Recognition for Outstanding Teaching, Character Education Director and Greater Somerset County YMCA Leader. I have expertise in...
5.0
"JENNIFER IS AMAZING! She has been tutoring my two daughters in reading/math for the past 2 years. What a wonderful teacher! Patient, super detailed, knowledgeable, caring, and just an all-around fantastic person. Highly recommend!"
David M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an incoming college student at UIUC - a top engineering and computer science university - where I am majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in computer science. I am a straight-A student knowledgeable in most school subjects (including math up to Calculus II). I have received outstanding scores in standardized...
5.0
"Humble ,good listener and reliable."
Sharon P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I began tutoring during college as a way to stay connected in the local community (and earn pocket cash). Since then, I've had the pleasure of working with families of different backgrounds and children with ranging levels of academic comfort. Teaching has become a passion of mine.
Specific clients/experience includes:
-3 ESL...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Plainfield, NJ
Taryn L.
5.0
Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are high energy, have food allergies, and my son has a language impairment and sensory difficulties. Taryn handles their needs and differences flawlessly. My children...
- Care member
Frances L.
5.0
Frances is the most caring person I know. She came to work for us in late August when my Mom got out of the hospital. France's would make my Mom's meals, drive her to Dr. appointments when needed. I trusted her with giving meds when needed. Most of all she was a friend to my Mom and she would look...
- Karen T.
Lorraine L.
5.0
Lorraine was very helpful with teaching me English. She was very patient with me making sure I know and understand everything she was teaching. She helped me apply it to different situations. She was very knowledgeable and I would highly recommend her.
- Addie D.
Brianna C.
5.0
Brianna was a tutor with our middle schooler this Spring. From the beginning, her professional and positive approach helped my son improve academically. Brianna helped him organize his assignments and break them into manageable tasks. She was consistently patient, kind, understanding. My son’s...
- Care member
Eliane B.
5.0
Eliane is a kind soul and was wonderful with our son. She truly cares about children.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Plainfield, NJ
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Plainfield, NJ?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Plainfield, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $17.17 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 Plainfield, NJ?
Care.com currently has 6 reading tutors in Plainfield, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Plainfield 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 Plainfield that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield 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 Plainfield, NJ?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Plainfield, NJ, 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 Plainfield, 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.