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60 English tutors are listed in Highwood, IL
The average posted rate is $36/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby English tutors is 8 years
English tutors in Highwood, IL
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Master's Degree in Education and over 20 years of classroom experience teaching math, English, language arts, science, music/drama and art. I currently hold an Illinois certificate teaching 1st - 9th grade with endorsements in math, language arts, social studies and art. In addition, I have over 7 years experience as a...
5.0
"Lauren is the perfect tutor for our son with reading challenges. She is to the point with him and he is now motivated to learn and to excel. Super happy we found Lauren and excited to see further progress"
Masha L.
Lauren G.
Highwood, IL
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Art, Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts Educator.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
For the past 7 years I have been working with families in the North Shore as a Nanny/House Manager/Family Assistant and Professional Tutor. My experience includes 20 years as a classroom teacher where I taught math, art, English, language arts and a drama/music class to 7th grade students. Over the course of my life I have...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Truly Mary Poppins in all ways: nurturing, former teacher who's sensitive to the needs of everyone including the parents! Amazing person. Integrity, honesty and loyalty like I've never seen in a person."
Nancy R.
Yoselin G.
Highwood, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Yoselin. I am 27 years old and a teacher's assistant. I am CPR/AED certified, a dual language speaker (English and Spanish), and graduated from North Central College in Naperville. I am looking for a SUMMER position.
Yoselin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 22 years old and a second grade bilingual teacher! I Speak both English and Spanish. I recently graduated from Illinois State University where I studied Bilingual Elementary Education. I have lots of experience with kids, as I was a camp counselor for 3 years and have been babysitting since I was in...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"
Crystal Y.
Paige C.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am majoring in elementary education so I have lots of experience in classrooms. I have tutored many children from the ages of 6-12. I am also on my college dance team. I have taught dancers from the ages of 3-12 as I have trained for over 15 years in all genres.
Amy L.
Lake Forest, IL
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Tutoring For Children K-6, Certified Teacher With Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified teacher of K-8th grades who has taken time off to raise my own children. I have taught 4th, 2nd, and 1st grades and having training in behavior therapy. I am available during after school and early evening hours and have reasonable rates.
5.0
"Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her."
Laila H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a PART TIME TEACHER for the past 7 years. I work in 4 school districts including elementary and middle schools. I started working as a part time teacher in 2016 and continue working for the same schools till date.
I have worked as a CASHIER at KOHLS before switching career as a part time teacher.
I am a Happy go Lucky...
Meenakshi can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"She is a very caring individual. Loves nature and enjoys time with kids"
Muthu V.
Sarah K.
Lincolnshire, IL
$35-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am Sarah and I am a college graduate and I can teach mathematics, english and science. I have had about 6 years of experience tutoring from second graders to college graduates. I teach a variety of subjects from basic mathematics, calculus, english, science, chemistry, biology as well as other subjects.
Cary W.
Vernon Hills, IL
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
- Provided face-to-face, 1:1, high dosage tutoring in phonics, sight word acquisition, fluency, & reading comprehension at Forrestal Elementary & A. J. Katzenmaier schools in North Chicago.
- Provided initial placement & benchmark assessments during the school year.
- Developed a targeted approach of delivering 1:1 conferencing...
Gina P.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a former elementary teacher & current tutor (PreK-4th-reading, writing, math.) I take many professional education courses/webinars yearly to find new ideas & stay up-to-date with new teaching practices.
I teach 1-on-1, & customize each session for students of all levels & abilities, using fun games & activities so students...
5.0
"We loved Miss Gina as my girls called her all school year. Gina came each day to teach our home school lessons for my 3 daughters who were in 1st, 3rd and 4th grade. She was effective with teaching multiple lessons and controlling the flow of our home school space...
Tiffany H.
Sarah W.
Deerfield, IL
$85-100/hr • 8 yrs exp
Certified Teacher Available For Tutoring And Babysitting & Full Time SUMMER!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 8 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 10+ years. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's degree as a Reading Specialist from DePaul University. I have spent several...
Ziyun W.
Glencoe, IL
$16/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ziyun and I am a recent graduate of Kenyon College with a degree in International Studies. I am bilingual, speaking both English and Chinese fluently. I have a passion for working with children, developed through years of experience babysitting and tutoring, particularly with my sister, who is 9 years younger...
Ziyun can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Kristen R.
Prospect Heights, IL
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am currently a PreK 3 teacher, unfortunately my school is closing. Nurturing children's growth and development is my passion. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love finding new and engaging ways to keep children entertained...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Abby and I'm a rising senior in college at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I'm an English high school education major and starting student teaching in the fall. I have lots of experience with children from high school-- I worked as a nanny the summer going into my senior year, as well as camp...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent this past academic year working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Maria Fe R.
Libertyville, IL
$25-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Fe!
I'm a 29-year-old mom to a wonderful 7-year-old daughter, and I bring warmth, expertise, and a deep passion for childcare. As a neurodiversity specialist and speech therapist, I have over 10 years of experience in education. Before moving to the U. S. two and a half years ago, I ran a neuroeducational center in...
Maria Fe can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Hi! I am a college graduate from Kenyon College in International Studies, and I graduated last year. I can teach English, Chinese, and all other social sciences including history, geography, etc. I have been tutoring my sister, who is currently attending New Trier, for a long time, so know how painful and difficult it is...
I have been volunteering as a tutor for almost 2 years; I tutor two boys, ages 9 and 11, with reading, writing, and math. I currently am a full-time student majoring in Creative Writing and Philosophy. If you have a child who is struggling and could use some extra help with their academic or creative work, I would love to hear...
This school year was my first year working as a substitute teacher, and I absolutely loved it! (My students would agree I say this often!) I'm going to miss seeing them all over the summer, but I feel that tutoring and childcare will help to fill that gap!
I'm a very bubbly and enthusiastic person! In my free time, I love to...
I'd love to share my knowledge with others and help children improve their intellectual abilities. I am an enthusiastic person and always striving to progress.
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Recent English tutor reviews in Highwood, IL
Lauren G.
5.0
Lauren is the perfect tutor for our son with reading challenges. She is to the point with him and he is now motivated to learn and to excel. Super happy we found Lauren and excited to see further progress
- Masha L.
Lauren G.
5.0
Lauren is extremely trustworthy and hugehearted. Her every decision is based upon what is in your Family's best interests. She has an incredibly strong moral Compass, is extremely hard working, dependable and a fun and positive person to be around. She made our lives so much better in more ways...
- Andrea F.
Alyssa G.
5.0
Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!
- Crystal Y.
Amy L.
5.0
Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her.
- Laila H.
Meenakshi C.
5.0
Hired to care for my 3 yo son. They hit it off right away. No issues. On time and great communication. Will use again.
- Nichole H.
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FAQs for finding English tutors in Highwood
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an English tutor in Highwood, IL?
Hiring an English tutor in Highwood, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $36.67 per hour as of April 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has and the type of assignments you or your child need help with.
How can I find an English tutor near me in Highwood?
Care.com currently has 3 English tutors in Highwood, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Highwood or hourly pay rate. From there, you can compare the experience each English tutor has working with kids, and the specific skills they can help you with. You can also read reviews from other families in Highwood that have worked with the tutors you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential English tutor in Highwood?
The right English tutor for your child will be able to improve their grades and writing skills. 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 English tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Highwood have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their English assignments. Your child may need only a few sessions to get on track, or long-term help that could require an English tutor staying with them the entire school year.
Ratings for Highwood, IL English tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
English Tutors in Highwood, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed English tutors.