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I am a certified Elementary teacher. I have taught PreK with 3 and 4-year-olds for three years, 3rd grade for 1 year, and 2nd grade for 1 year. I am not going to be teaching in a traditional classroom this year due to Covid. I am being very careful with Covid 19 precautions. I wear a mask whenever I am in public, and limit going...
My name is Allia. I'm 18 years old. And currently going to college. i'm fun to be around and I love tutoring kids when they need help with math or any kind of subject! I will have your child smarter than ever!
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
(2)
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:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I am a FTM. Kathy helped guide me on how to take care of my 4 month old while also caring for him during the summer. She is kind, caring, and knows her stuff! She's knowledgeable and flexible. I enjoyed having Kathy care for my son. I would hire her if I needed...
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Caitlyn P.
Monroe Township, NJ
$37/hr • 5 yrs exp
Confident/fun Babysitter Available Mon-Friday Afternoons Starting At 1pm.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Caitlyn. I'm 25 years old and I have a license and car. I have previously babysat 3 boys (ages 2, 5 and 7.) I loved reading books to them and doing activities outside like riding bikes or playing catch. I would do house chores like cleaning up around the house, do the dishes and/ or making the kids dinner. I also have...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Caitlyn is responsible, dependable, trustworthy and punctual. Caitlyn took care of my two children (9 year old boy and 7 year old girl) after school everyday. She made them do homework, gave them food, drove them for activities and outings. She also spent time...
Divya A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with one family from Care. com since August 2018 and that job is coming to an end this August. I have been a full time ABA therapist for a now 5-year-old child with down syndrome as well as her 7-year-old sister. I have been caring for children as a nanny since the age of 12. I have cared for families with...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are so thrilled with how quickly Melissa fit right into our family dynamic. We have a 5 year old on the spectrum, high functioning but with some quirks that require patience, routine, and a lot of love. Melissa has cared for him 4 days a week for most of the...
Krista R.
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.
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...
Shalayne V.
Sewaren, NJ
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
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 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Gabrielle! I'm currently a sophomore at the University of Connecticut majoring in sociology and human rights. On my free time I love to be active like walking, running, doing crafts, reading, and writing. I like to make sure that I stay productive!
I love when I have the opportunity to spend time with younger...
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a wonderful experience with Gabby. She worked with our family for almost three weeks in June 2023, caring for our two children. She was energetic, responsible, warm, flexible, and had a positive attitude. Our whole family loved her. I would hire her again in...
Shubha C.
Felicia S.
Monmouth Junction, NJ
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Newborn Care Specialist And Temporary Nanny
5.0
(21)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I have a B. A. in Human Development & 17 years of professional childcare experience. I am proficient in caring for newborns thru 12-years old. Over the years I have led & directed classrooms, sleep trained infants, encouraged development in children & managed households. I am a certified Newborn Care Specialist. I love the...
Felicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Felicia is a gem. She is the first non-relative to watch our son and has set the bar high for all future caregivers. I truly cannot say enough - she is kind, caring, compassionate, and understands children and their needs. She is punctual, respectful of care...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you so much for reading my profile! I am a 34-year-old experienced nanny having taken care of newborns and toddlers and older children up to 14 years old. I am a former assistant teacher at the Early Childhood Center. I am a very loving and caring person and I am great with children! I have a car so I am able to...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We ALL love, love, LOVE Eveline! If you're lucky enough to have her watch your kids, you'll love her too! She's just wonderful!!"
Stephanie B.
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 such an asset to our sons academic growth!!!! He's been coming to Maria for a few years now and we definitely have seen some growth in him. She is great to work with and always accommodating with our schedules. My son never complains to come to see her,...
Elma P.
Barrie B.
Matawan, NJ
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Experience teaching/tutoring pre-k - 8th grade. Strong ELA and Art background. Friendly, outgoing, responsive to your children's needs. Rates negotiable depending on frequency and location. Experience with ABA, IEPs
Former school teacher almost finished with degree as certified veterinary technician. Knowledgeable about pets...
5.0
"Barrie is very good with my child and her approach works better than anyone else
I highly recommend her services"
Luz R.
Jennifer K.
Dayton, NJ
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I experience as a caretakers for kids from 2 to 13 years old since I was in college. My tasks involved. Picking up the kids from school, dropping them off at after school activities, working on homework, going out for fun bringing them to the movies , friends, taking them showers, cleaning, preparing meals. Reading books with...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
4.0
"Jennifer worked for us, helping with our son in the morning, and some afternoons. In the end, it wasn't a fit personality-wise (not an unusual occurrence for our son), we but we can still recommend Jennifer.
Jennifer is a pro. She showed up on time, every time,...
Rafi L.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Danielle has been an incredibly wonderful babysitter for our family. She is responsible, thoughtful, and adapts easily into a new environment. She is also flexible, and the first time she babysat for us she even took care of an extra child, my friend's daughter,...
Jennifer P.
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
"I am a business professional. I deal with Fortune 500 companies. I hired Lorraine to proof read and edit contracts, process documentation and communications. She was a God send and has helped me immensely enabling me to focus on growing my business.
I...
Lynn C.
5.0
(4)
Hello! My name is Laila and I am a full-time 6th grade Language Arts Teacher in Colts Neck, NJ. I live in Matawan, NJ. I am 26 years old and I have experience babysitting for a variety of different ages and needs. I have a love for teaching, learning, and connecting with young minds! I have worked in childcare/education for 7+...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laila was a wonderful caregiver - who was attentive, prompt, responsible, and eager to do a good job. She was so sweet to my kids. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I am currently a graduate of Saint Peter's University in Jersey City NJ. My major is History, and secondary education,. I also hold a master's degree in special education and literacy. I tutor in a variety of subjects such as: Pre Algebra, Algebra, Psychology, Sociology, SAT, PSAT, Act reading and writing prep,...
5.0
"Great with my pet. Always available, polite, kind to my dog. My dog loves her, and she is a great help when caring for my pet."
Renee L.
I am a certified NJ teacher for Social Studies Education, having worked with children from Pre-K age up through 18 years of age. I have babysat throughout my teens and into my twenties and have tutored children both in tutoring centers and privately at home. I am available for babysitting, nannying, and/or tutoring services. I...
Jenna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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Recent reading tutor reviews in South River, 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.
Kathy W.
5.0
I am a FTM. Kathy helped guide me on how to take care of my 4 month old while also caring for him during the summer. She is kind, caring, and knows her stuff! She's knowledgeable and flexible. I enjoyed having Kathy care for my son. I would hire her if I needed child care again.
- Care member
Caitlyn P.
5.0
Caitlyn is responsible, dependable, trustworthy and punctual. Caitlyn took care of my two children (9 year old boy and 7 year old girl) after school everyday. She made them do homework, gave them food, drove them for activities and outings. She also spent time playing with them outside. She also...
- Divya A.
Melissa B.
5.0
Melissa cared for our special needs child for several years, managing her daily schedule, development, therapies (and specialty therapists), feeding, and education. She helped our child obtain valuable skills and adapt to physical and developmental difficulties. Melissa was very accommodating and...
- Chad H.
Shalayne V.
5.0
Shalayne is a dedicated and a giving person with children. She goes above and beyond. She also has great communication with parents, which is very important when it comes to this kind of work. I highly recommend Shalayne. To top it off, she has tons of experience and is aware of children’s cognitive...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in South River, NJ
How much do reading tutors charge near me in South River, NJ?
Hiring a local reading tutor in South River, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $17.50 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 South River, NJ?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in South River, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from South River 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 River that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in South River, 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 River 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 River, NJ?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in South River, 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 River, 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.