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60 reading tutors are listed in South Plainfield, NJ
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 4 years
Reading tutors in South Plainfield, NJ
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.
Shalayne V.
Sewaren, NJ
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello,
My name is Shalayne. I am a 38-year-old woman who has been around kids for all of my life. Growing up with 4 younger siblings, I was pretty much my mother's helper with everything. I have been in the child care business for the better side of 20 years working with ages from infant to 20 years old. I was also a preschool...
Shalayne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shalayne is creative and a wonderful strategist. She observes and identifies appropriate modes of assistance that increase independence. She is highly qualified and has much experience with people of various ages. I loved when she was part of our team!"
Rosangela 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...
Julia H.
East Brunswick, NJ
$15-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can tutor students in elementary, middle, and high school topics. During high school, I took a variety of AP courses and scored high enough to earn college credit. I graduated from Fordham University in 2019, where I majored in Philosophy and minored in History. I am currently a student at GW Law.
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.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am not available to take on new families at this time.
I am a fun and creative person who loves working with kids. I enjoy being active and like to encourage the children to do the same. Since I am creative, I can easily come up with fun activities like games and arts and crafts to get children involved and keep them...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle has cared for our 20 month old a few times now and has been consistently fantastic! Most recently, my daughter had just come down with a cold and was particularly clingy/tearful and Danielle handled it beautifully. Highly recommend!"
Caitlin D.
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.
I am the Mom of 3 boys in their early 20s and 2 dogs! I have a Master's degree in teaching and I have been a substitute teacher in Clark for the last 14
I love indoor and outdoor activities and sports. I love reading, doing creative arts and crafts projects and playing games. I can also help with homework. I will keep your child...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
I am mom of 2 kids, and I am a patient, loving and caring person, and enjoy being with kids. I also have a full time job and I am available on weekends and some evenings.
I'd describe my personality as warm, caring and patient.
I like working with kids because I am a mom myself and connect with kids, and kids motivate me.
I'm...
Career nanny looking for a part time position with a family I can grow with!
Some of what I offered my previous families: Developed and taught age appropriate curriculum for children under the age of five. Prepared meals, grocery shopped, assisted children with household chores, homework, driving to and from school and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Becky L.
Warren, NJ
$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello My name is Becky and I am a recent college graduate. I have a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and I am an aspiring Speech Language Pathologist. I also have an associates degree in Education P-12. I have 4 years working with infant and preschool aged children and 5 years overall in working in the preschool...
Becky can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Love reading stories, pet sitting and tutoring my kiddos!
Cared for children between 10mo - 11 yrs.
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
I have been working overseas as a humanitarian for the last 7 years. I love working with children of all ages. I can help with homework and other activities.
I'd describe my personality as adventurous, confident, caring
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old.
In my spare time, I enjoy arts, crafts, and reading
Michele G.
South Amboy, NJ
$35-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as personable, patient, kind.
I like working with kids because it is my whole life! I am a teacher. I teach general education, special education and I am a reading specialist.
I started working with kids 12 years ago.
One thing you should know about me is I have a masters degree in education.
Melissa S.
Colonia, NJ
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a public school teacher with over 10 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I have worked in schools, summer camps and have done in home baby sitting for several families. Using my background in education, I am also able to provide high quality ELA tutoring for students of all ages.
Ashley K.
Mountainside, NJ
$50-70/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Educator, Tutor, Behavioral Interventions, Behavioral Health Counsleor
At the age of 17, I began working with youth on the autism spectrum. I felt blessed to have found my passion and obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Special Education and Early Childhood Education. After a few years of working in a nearby public school, I decided to leave my full-time job to pursue my Master's...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I have tutored students for almost every subject except history and specialize in SAT/ACT test taking. I can help students with ADD/ADHD and Foreign Language. I have been told I am excellent at providing students a comfortable atmosphere where they can absorb the information I teach them.
Hey! My name is Ava and I'm a second year Cornell University student who is currently home on a gap semester. I'm especially knowledgeable and have experience tutoring primarily 5th graders through 12th graders in biology, chemistry, all math up to calculus II, and all levels of English up to college. I'm available every day of...
My name is Bernardita, but the families I have cared for call me Baba. I have been nannying children for over 15 years and I have two children of my own, one boy now 28 years old and one girl now 25 years old. Both are college graduates and make me proud every day with only their smiles.
I have nannied single families for over 8...
Bernardita can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a licensed teacher for grades K through 6th grade and 5th-8th grade English Language Arts. I have experience teaching 2nd and 4th, and 5th grade.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in South Plainfield, NJ
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.
Shalayne V.
5.0
Shalayne is creative and a wonderful strategist. She observes and identifies appropriate modes of assistance that increase independence. She is highly qualified and has much experience with people of various ages. I loved when she was part of our team!
- Rosangela P.
Jason S.
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 children and my children love to...
- Justine T.
Danielle F.
5.0
Danielle has cared for our 20 month old a few times now and has been consistently fantastic! Most recently, my daughter had just come down with a cold and was particularly clingy/tearful and Danielle handled it beautifully. Highly recommend!
- Caitlin D.
Jennifer W.
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.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in South Plainfield, NJ
How much do reading tutors charge near me in South Plainfield, NJ?
Hiring a local reading tutor in South Plainfield, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $27.20 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 South Plainfield, NJ?
Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in South Plainfield, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from South 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 South Plainfield that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in South 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 South 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 South Plainfield, NJ?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in South 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 South 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.