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60 high school tutors are listed in Highwood, IL
The average posted rate is $50/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby high school tutors is 10 years
High school 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 used a wide variety of techniques to keep my ADHD son engaged and interested in learning mathematical concepts. She created fun games, personalized board games, rhyming devices, cards, dice, and other concrete hands-on materials. These help my son learn...
Russell W.
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.
Viktoriya V.
Vernon Hills, IL
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am also currently a tutor in high school mathematics. I know a lot of math since as a Engineering student I needed to take the highest math courses. I also have worked at Kumon for 2 years as a math and English tutor.
I am 22 years old and graduated Stevenson high school. Now I am commuting to college in the city,...
5.0
"Viktoriya is an amazing tutor, and she is really good at explaining the math questions in a way that makes sense. She helps me as a visual learner see why the problem should be solved that way by helping me visualize it on a graph."
Arthur R.
Cary W.
Vernon Hills, IL
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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- 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...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Larry. In 2012, I earned
a magnum cum laude degree in English and History at Loyola University Chicago. The summer before beginning, I worked as a tutor for my intellectually disabled teenage cousin, teaching him how to perform basic operations with fractions. From sophomore year onward, I worked as a tutor at The...
5.0
"Lawrence is absolutely a very dedicated, caring, diligent,detailed tutor. He goes above and beyond in helping his students learn and grow academically. My son really appreciates him and developed a comfortable rapport with him. My son's grades have improved as...
Courtney H.
Hi My name is Livvia. I am a 17-year-old student that attends High School. I am in all honors classes (college leveled) and can help 9th grade and under curriculum. I am a honor roll student and receive all A's. I love helping kids as I would like to be a teacher when I'm older. I charge 15 dollars an hour!
Melissa J.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a special education teacher for grades 1st-5th grade.
I have 9 years of experience. I have an elementary education degree. I have been an assistant in 3rd and 4th grade. I have also taught kindergarten for a maternity sub job. Taught 2-year-old preschool and currently a preschool supervisor!
Experience peer tutoring in high school as well as at the University of Michigan, where I am a rising senior.
I have 15 years plus experience working with children and adults who have special needs. Experienced in behavior programs, IEPs, and Individualized Service Plans. I have an active IL teaching license for special education and my Masters in Teaching Kindergarten through High School.
Doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction from Loyola University. Masters program in special education, masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree and a certified group fitness teacher (AFAA) along with being a dance teacher. Teach a variety of dance classes from tap, ballet, hip hop, jazz, etc. Also, teach a variety of...
I am a Golden Apple nominated teacher, with 20 plus years of experience. Currently I teach at the high school and graduate level.
I can tutor social studies related curriculum, reading skills and other pertinent topics.
I have overseas ESL teaching experience. Aside from the Golden Apple nomination I have been fortunate to...
I currently work as a case manager, working with students at the high school level who have IEPs. I also teach Trig/Precalculus and a junior-level English class.
My B. A. is in Elementary Education and M. A. is in School Counseling, both obtained through NEIU. I also obtained a Special Education endorsement from NLU.
I have...
Olivia S.
Wheeling, IL
$15-20/hr
I recently completed my Master's degree in Child Development. I was a peer tutor all four years of high school helping students with English, Literature, Essay Composition, and Speech. I have also tutored friends and cousins (I have 12!) in Science and Social Studies. I am very patient and caring and enjoy helping others learn...
I have been tutoring for three years now for students from elementary through high school. I am patient and organized.
Lane M.
Deerfield, IL
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have a great deal of experience babysitting, tutoring, and caring for children and I've been doing so since seventh grade. I have also tutored children in my neighborhood, family members, and for kids of parents I've been referred to. I took many AP classes in various subjects while in high school and have always been a...
Renee F.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Renee and I am an energetic and compassionate 23-year-old!
I worked in childcare all throughout high school and college before graduating with a bachelor's degree in Marketing and Spanish. These roles included babysitting, working as a camp counselor, before and after school caretaking, and tutoring.
After...
I was born with a speech impediment so severe no one outside my family understood me. As a result, I became a very shy and withdrawn person.
In high school, I adopted a sink or swim approach to improvement. I wrote stories, joined a competitive public speaking team, and filmed short movies. By the time I graduated, I realized...
Mia K.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$26-65/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I am a trilingual law student with great organizational, communication, and research skills! I attend King's College and live in London 9 months out of the year, but am in the Chicagoland area for the summer. I have been a one-on-one professional tutor for children of all ages for 4+ years. I have worked as a freelancer,...
Gretchen W.
Lake Forest, IL
$30-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
There is nothing I enjoy more than working with a child/student one-on-one! I have experience at every school age level k-9, and my specialty is in the sciences at the middle school and high school level, but also love tutoring students in elementary with reading and math.
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Recent high school 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.
Amy L.
5.0
Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her.
- Laila H.
Viktoriya V.
5.0
Viktoriya is an amazing tutor, and she is really good at explaining the math questions in a way that makes sense. She helps me as a visual learner see why the problem should be solved that way by helping me visualize it on a graph.
- Arthur R.
Lawrence R.
5.0
Lawrence is absolutely a very dedicated, caring, diligent,detailed tutor. He goes above and beyond in helping his students learn and grow academically. My son really appreciates him and developed a comfortable rapport with him. My son's grades have improved as well as his confidence. I really am...
- Courtney H.
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How much do high school tutors charge near me in Highwood, IL?
The average hourly rate for a high school tutor near you in Highwood, IL is $50.00. This is just an average though and the actual rate you’ll pay for high school tutoring will vary due to a couple of different factors. For example, the experience level of the tutor, the subject your child requires assistance with, and the level of classes your child is taking can all impact the rate a high school tutor charges.
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What types of high school tutors near me in Highwood, IL are available to hire?
You can find a wide variety of high school tutors near you in Highwood, IL. From English to writing, to high school math tutors, you can cover all of the basics. You can also find high school tutors who can help your teen study for college entrance exams like the SATs. Some high school tutors even specialize in niche subjects like organic chemistry, biology or calculus.
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Ratings for Highwood, IL high school tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
high school tutors in Highwood, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed high school tutors.