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Sammy D.

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hey my name is Samantha but you can also call me Sammy! From reading your requests I think I would be a marvelous fit as your childs babysitter! I have my own car and I'm familiar with the area so transportation would not be an issue. I am CPR certified and have been since 2018. I attended Middlesex County college and ACI...

Nathan L. says "Sammy has been wonderful with our 2 little ones. She's been flexible with our hectic schedule and we're so happy to have found her. Our children adore her...

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Kelly R.

Early Childhood Special Education

South Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified teacher with 6 years of classroom experience and a Master's degree in Special Education. Alongside my teaching career, I have consistently tutored students and love the opportunity to provide personalized support. My passion lies in working with younger learners, especially from Pre-K through 3rd grade, where I...

Natalie K. says "We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son L for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count, colors, shapes,...

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Lorraine L.

English Teacher & Professional Tutor

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Addie D. says "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...

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Heidi K.

Reading Specialist/Language Arts And Math Tutor

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
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$70/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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.

Care Member says "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....

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Frances L.

Full-Time Childcare

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
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...

Karen T. says "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,...

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Mariana P.

Experienced And Compassionate Educator Offering Personalized Care And Learning Support

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I'm a creative, caring, upbeat teacher. I graduated with a focus on children. I'm very passionate about my job. My favorite activities with kids are: reading, music, arts and crafts, and sports. I do tutoring as well.

Stephanie Z. says "I have seen first hand just how wonderful Mariana is with kids and know how passionate she is about teaching. Friendly demeanor and genuine personality...

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Sherese P.

Fun Loving Childcare Provider Who Loves To Read And Enjoy Outdoor Activities

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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...

Alexandra G. says "Sherese is an excellent caregiver. She is punctual, reliable, communicative, caring and responsible. Sherese has a calm, patient and gentle nature. I...

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Stephanie R.

Reliable Tutor

Highland Park, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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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Maria S.

Certified Elementary School Teacher/Part-Time Tutor

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Maria. I have be working as an elementary public school teacher for 31 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...

Elma P. says "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...

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Chantley T.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a recent 2020 Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from Campbell University located in North Carolina. I did my Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum at Ithaca College in Upstate, NY, where I worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Chemistry Department. I graduated high school from the Academy for Allied Health Sciences in Scotch Plains, NJ in...

Ruthie B. says "Very professional, well prepared and responsive individual. I'm ecstatic I hired Chantley for a 1:1 tutoring session with my son."

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Tamisha W.

Experienced Tutor/Mentor Who Wants Your Kids To Do Well In School And Life

Hillside, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a certified substitute teacher who's certified to teach Pre-K to 12th grade. I work in the New Jersey public school system and I love what I do. I also, mentor kids in my spare time.
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Keaira D.

Tutor And Sitter

Maplewood, NJ

4.0(0)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
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.
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Ariel J.

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi I'm Ariel and I'm 32years old, and I have been taking care of kids for the majority of my life. Coming from a big family, I've taken care of many of my younger family members, and I have professionally worked at a daycare center, Ben S. Daycare Center in Montclair, for all four years of my college education. I am currently...

Christal L. says "Ariel has been an excellent, caring baby sitter for my 4 children the last 7 years. She is patient and kind while being stern and firm. Recently, I was...

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Yafrany G.

Patient, Caring And Fun Teacher At Your Service!

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello mommies, daddies, and caregivers! I'm Frannie, a 33-year-old bilingual, 4th grade teacher. I've been a teacher for 7 years now with experience from grades 2 to 4. Prior to teaching, I nannied and tutored. I have tutored for both language arts and mathematics. The children I have tutored have ranged from kindergarten...

Audrey G. says "In order for tutoring/education to be effective, she truly believes it is necessary to develop a relationship with her students. Also, she is willing to...

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Jessica B.

Staten Island, NY

4.5(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Welcome! I'm a 25-year-old GWU graduate and accountant with a running tutoring business. I began my tutoring career while only in High School, because I found joy in helping my peers and siblings whenever they needed it. With nearly a decade of total experience, I have had the chance to help students of various skill levels from...

Lauren M. says "So happy we found Miss Jess, amazing SAT tutor. She works with my son virtually and makes the lessons easy to follow and interactive. She really knows her...

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Kiamira B.

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello If your are looking for a babysitter or a mother's helper in the Central Jersey area keep reading! I am a 24-year-old with a criminal justice B. A. 8 years of experience with childcare/mothers helper for all ages. I love kids and I specialize in day care learning, homework help, house training, potty training, sleep...

Gina T. says "Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone."

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Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Sharon C B.

Sayreville, NJ

from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Bringing a decade of experience working with children aged 3 years to teens, I offer nurturing and dependable care. My graduate degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) has provided me with a strong foundation. I am currently a Preschool teacher in an inclusion classroom. I'm patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I enjoy...
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Diana S.

Elizabeth, NJ

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
I'm a caring and responsible babysitter with 5 years of experience working with children, from infants to 5 years old. I genuinely love spending time with kids whether it's helping with homework, playing games, or reading bedtime stories.
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Maria C.

Patient, Experienced Babysitter

Union, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello! I am the oldest of 5 kids and I have two years experience babysitting. I am a fun, energetic person who loves pets, cooking, playing games (outdoors or indoors), and reading. I am happy to help with homework, preparing small meals, and light cleaning as well! I can prepare small, healthy meals, help with homework, and...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Colonia, NJ

Reading Tutors in Colonia, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Sammy D.

Sammy has been wonderful with our 2 little ones. She's been flexible with our hectic schedule and we're so happy to have found her. Our...

- Nathan L.

Kelly R.

We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son L for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count,...

- Natalie K.

Lorraine L.

Lorraine was very helpful with teaching me English. She was very patient with me making sure I know and understand everything she was...

- Addie D.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Colonia, NJ

Hiring a local reading tutor in Colonia, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $18.00 per hour as of March 2026. 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.

Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Colonia, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Colonia 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 Colonia that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.

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 Colonia 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.

When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Colonia, 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.

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.

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