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I am a senior at Pingry who loves teaching others! I have experience in various AP and honors classes and am willing to help! I believe that having learned the material just a year or two ago is an advantage because I can provide students with the most updated notes and tips in their classes. I have had experience with...
Anny C.
Short Hills, NJ
$20-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
College Grad, available for English tutoring for Portuguese speakers.
Available during the week from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or anytime on weekends.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a realtor/real estate developer and work for Keller Williams Realty. The schedule of a developer is one which affords great flexibility, and I am hoping to use my spare time constructively as a part-time caregiver! I would love to help your family of 1-3 children with all of their before-school, after-school,...
Douglas can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide range of experiences caring for children.
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I also have experience in daycare, primarily with toddlers. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Education in 2012, I substitute taught in elementary schools and tutored students in reading and math. In May 2016, I...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We loved having Stephanie! Being new to the city I was nervous about leaving my children with a stranger but I felt right at ease after talking to Stephanie on the phone. My two children (6&3) loved having her over and said she was their favorite "Stephanie" lol I...
Melodie H.
Sherese P.
Newark, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Loving Childcare Provider Who Loves To Read And Enjoy Outdoor Activities
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a special education teaching. Currently, working with 3rd graders. The past 2 years I taught 2nd grade. Prior to teaching I was a paraprofessional for 7 years. I enjoy working and caring for children. Prior experiences with families includes preparing meal, schedule play dates, assist with homework, and light housekeeping...
Sherese can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sherese is an excellent caregiver. She is punctual, reliable, communicative, caring and responsible. Sherese has a calm, patient and gentle nature. I highly recommend her."
Alexandra G.
Susan R.
Morristown, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Montessori Teacher and have worked in the field for the past 16 years. I am also a caregiver and have worked with children ranging in age from 3 to 16 for past 9 years. I enjoy working with children of all ages. I also enjoy reading with children, doing homework and having fun.
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
4.0
"Susan is an experienced caregiver who was prompt to interview. Unfortunately we were in the process of interviewing a few candidates and we selected another."
Stephanie B.
Tayla B.
Elizabeth, NJ
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm used to caring for more than one child at a time, preparing meals, helping with homework, giving baths, reading stories and putting children to sleep. I'm also fully vaccinated with booster and CPR/First Aid Certified.
Tayla can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tayla was great with my elderly mother. She was patient, on time and built a bond with my mother. I hired Tayla for a week while I was away on vacation. She assisted with baths, doctors appointment, medication, keeping my mother company, etc. I’ll definitely hire...
Care member
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...
Malka can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Absolute best care and attention was given to our baby by Malka who understood exactly how to communicate and connect with our baby which made the experience very comforting and delightsome"
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Marcia G.
Elizabeth, NJ
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I will provide an environment where the child will learn to interact with others, keep the child stimulated with educational games. I am very energetic, reliable, honest, responsible and a positive role model for your children. I am passionate about child care and will do my best to keep them out of any danger. I also like...
Marcia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marcia is very attentive, knows how to do her job very well, and was always on time!
If you're looking for someone dependable, that takes their job serious, hire her, you will not be disappointed!"
Diomedys P.
5.0
(2)
Hello reader! My name is Naomie and I thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I have been caring for the young children in my large family since I was 13 years old, and I have had professional experience for 3 years. Being able to help care for the most vulnerable population of our society brings me joy, not only...
Naomie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
5.0
"Naomie is one of the most thoughtful people to work with my family. She is detail oriented and pays attention to what's important. I appreciate her for her promptness as well as being flexible to me and any upcoming schedule changes. It was a delight having Naomie...
Julianna K.
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.
Valerie C.
Belleville, NJ
$20-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Valerie. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile.
I've listed some of my qualifications and would be happy to discuss any others or any questions you have.
* Certified K-8 teacher/special education teacher/masters in education
* Certified trained in Orton Gillingham reading program
* 18 years...
5.0
"I hired Valerie late 2019 to early 2020. She worked with my then 3year old daughter, who had mild speech delay. She was good with her, very attentive, caring and fun. My daughter always looked forward to having her around. Unfortunately, we had to temporarily move...
Chinwe E.
Anna B.
Harrison, NJ
$35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm Anna and I am a creative and energetic tutor that loves to create fun activities and songs for the children I help and supervise. I am also a children's author-illustrator with several years of experience tutoring children ages 6-16 and hold a Masters in Childhood Studies.
My motto is "Learning should be fun!" and...
5.0
"Anna is an amazing tutor. She made a great connection with my six year daughter. I seen improvement in my child"s reading and math abilities after the first week. She was always punctual and flexible. I plan to use Anna's services again in the near future."
Kimberly D.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
From 1995-2000, I was a stay at home mom with my son for five years. I taught him to read and write.
From 2001-2007, I worked at an elementary school as a teacher's aide.
From 2007-2008, I worked at a daycare center as a teacher and caretaker of 2 to 3-year-old toddlers.
From 2008-2011, I worked at a preschool as a teacher and...
Indrani can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Indrani has been working with our family for close to two years taking care of our two year old son and now our newborn baby. Indrani has been an excellent caregiver to our children. She is trustworthy, dependable and always has their best interests at heart. I...
Brad N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! Teaching and caring for children is both my passion and my purpose. Working as an Elementary School Teacher for the past 7 years, plus over 10 years of childcare experience has opened my eyes and heart to children's needs-- academically, socially, and emotionally.
I absolutely love what I do and wish to broaden...
Coco can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Corrine joined our family in 2022 when our daughter was just 4 months old, and she has since become an integral part of our lives. Her nurturing and caring nature has made a profound impact on our family, and we are incredibly grateful for the time she has spent...
Monique R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Livia. I'm 39 years old and have been working with children for 6+ years. Teaching and caring for children is my passion - it gives me the opportunity to work with kids and make a difference in their lives. My undergraduate degree is in Pedagogy. I worked in an International School in Brazil like a teacher for 6 years...
Livia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Lívia has a great personality, and she is a very reliable person. We really enjoy her services because she goes the extra mile to help. "
Mirella D.
Joanna F.
Montclair, NJ
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Greetings! I'm Joanna, mother of two grown children in college, available to step in to take care of your children. I am entertaining, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I have professional experience and love children of all ages, especially infants! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain...
Joanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great teacher. As an experienced mother, she brings even more wisdom to the job. We highly recommend Joanna."
Diane M.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther, I am 27 years old. I speak both English and Spanish fluently. I am courteous, easygoing, detail-oriented, fun, focused, I love children and animals, and I'm flexible. I have custody of three children for about four years, 1 niece and 2 nephews, 1 has ADHD, but I have raised them since they were babies. I cook...
Esther can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Esther was and will be a great part of my family. She has a great passion for children. She is reliable, fun, caring, understanding and more. I would recommend her to anyone and suggest to those looking for a childcare provider or housekeeper to give her a shot."
Walter C.
4.0
(1)
Hey there! My name is Keaira, and I am a current Biology major attending St. John's University. I am a full-time Surgical Prosthodontist Assistant, and I am also a part time STEM tutor. I have experience in all aspects of the STEM field, and have experience in tutoring students between grades K-12.
Iris M.
Elizabeth, NJ
$17-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Great Babysitter Available For A Part-Time Or Full-Time Job.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Iris. I'm 27 years old. I have a total of 5 years experience working as a nanny and babysitter. I am fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. I was part of two choirs in Argentina and played classical and formal piano as well. I am extremely reliable, energetic, creative, loving, patient, healthy,...
Iris can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Iris was heaven sent. We were looking for someone to start ASAP and she was available. She was punctual and took genuine interest in my 2yr old child. She connected right away with her and playing with her and teaching her her lessons. She was energetic and kept up...
Precious J.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Short Hills, NJ
Stephanie P.
5.0
Stephanie babysat for our two children and their two cousins. She was easy to communicate with, warm, friendly and I felt comfortable that they were in safe hands. Would definitely recommend her!
- Lucy T.
Sherese P.
5.0
Sherese is an excellent caregiver. She is punctual, reliable, communicative, caring and responsible. Sherese has a calm, patient and gentle nature. I highly recommend her.
- Alexandra G.
Susan R.
5.0
Susan worked for us for a couple of months, taking care of our two boys aged 9 and 13. She helped us with kids school work, pick ups / drop offs, and general household help. Susan was always very thoughtful, helpful, courteous and a pleasure to deal with. We found her to be very reliable and...
- Pranav P.
Tayla B.
5.0
Tayla was great with my elderly mother. She was patient, on time and built a bond with my mother. I hired Tayla for a week while I was away on vacation. She assisted with baths, doctors appointment, medication, keeping my mother company, etc. I’ll definitely hire her again!
- Care member
Malka S.
4.0
Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first our boy was clingy and upset to be left with someone new, but by the end of her time with...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Short Hills, NJ
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Short Hills, NJ?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Short Hills, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $19.67 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 Short Hills, NJ?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in Short Hills, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Short Hills 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 Short Hills that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills 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 Short Hills, NJ?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, 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.