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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
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I am currently a junior in high school and love working with kids and love to teach them. I'm well rounded in all subjects and worked with toddlers teaching them last year in preschool development at school. I also work with special needs kids at my high school and am very comfortable with them and I help them understand the...
Chernyeh Y.
Wheeling, IL
$40-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Professional NTA Advanced Level Certified Tutor Helping Empower Students
I am a NTA (National Tutoring Association) certified advanced level tutor (1 of 3 in IL), and a Purdue University graduate, with a degree in Business Management and Information Systems. I have almost 20 years of mentoring and tutoring experience combined. For the last 9 years, I have been primarily focused on tutoring in...
5.0
"Chernyeh is professional, has good teaching skills, patient with my kids and is very flexible, willing to work with me and accommodates my busy schedule.
He sends regular communications about the progress and lessons.
Overall, he is a great tutor."
Swarna Y.
I am an educator with over 10 years of experience. I have worked as a middle school teacher, high school teacher and director of curriculum and instruction for a network of schools. I specialize in math education, however hold certifications in math, English Language Arts, and reading. I have two years of experience supporting...
Hi there!
I have worked for many years as a teacher, babysitter and a mother's helper. I have a passion for early childhood and specialize in infants through 8 years old but I am open to working with older children as well! I am also open to tutoring for children ages pre-kindergarten to 3rd grade.
I have about 5 years of...
I was tutoring preschool children and elementary and Middle and High School students. I was a foreign languages tutor for students.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a full time Elementary School Teacher currently teaching 5th grade. I am seeking additional employment as a part time tutor in the evenings and on weekends. I'm passionate about helping all students reach their fullest academic potential! I specialize in helping students take the educational risks necessary to learn. I have...
5.0
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I have over 20 years of experience. I can help with Test Prep, Reading, English as a Second Language and Spanish. I am fully certified in all these areas! I have taught and tutoring Elementary students, as well as, High School and Adults, in Spanish.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Exceptional & seasoned tutor with 8 years of stellar experience as an Executive Functioning Specialist and STEM tutor. I have worked with a diverse pool of students, and strategically position them for consistent progression and success in their academics. This can be achieved by our collaborative efforts to yield the desired...
5.0
"Jeanie is the best tutor! I’ve hired her for tutoring in Calculus 1. She has helped me so much from boosting my test grade to giving me confidence in the classroom. Jeanie makes sure to go over the basics and do multiple examples. She helped me so much in making an...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, I can hold tutor sessions via video call or in a public location such as a library or cafe. As a licensed educator in the state of Illinois, I have had experience working with both middle school and high school students in the science field. I have taught Biology and Chemistry at Grayslake Central...
5.0
"Colleen is a fantastic tutor. She worked with my daughter in finishing her senior online chemistry class. Colleen went above and beyond the call of duty, in every way. Her way of explaining, teaching and encouraging enabled my daughter to understand more in two...
Heidi S.
Paulette K.
Evanston, IL
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate of business. My mother tongue is French and while I do not have a formal teaching degree, I have given French lesson to a high school student in the past. I speak and write English and love to write both in French and English.
5.0
"Paulette taught my daughter French for a year during covid. She was amazing! She was always on time, polite and accommodating. My daughter learned more French with Paulette than with any middle school teacher. She really got her speaking and it was amazing to...
Dina D.
Madeline S.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Maggie and I love kids AND learning. I started tutoring at a young age in middle school to young elementary school students as a volunteer and then once I got into high school I realized how rewarding it was to teach and watch young minds have that knowledge click in their minds so I continued to do it. I believe...
4.7
(14)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Experienced tutor in all levels of math and physics up to and including university subjects. Taught calculus and precalculus (in person and online) as a graduate student. Offering math and physics lessons at the high school to college level. Please ask about python programming lessons for ambitious middle to high school...
5.0
"I hired Tyler for math that most people would consider particularly complex and tiresome, but Tyler breezes through it no problem with methods that are much easier than the ones given to me by my professor."
Jack B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an army medic who has a degree in Biomedical Sciences, currently working as a leukemia cancer researcher at a cancer institute. I have tutored for over 15+ years and have developed multiple ways to teach the same concept. If you are looking for someone who is encouraging, positive, and upbeat, I'd love to help...
5.0
"CONCHI is 150% amazing - and 300% magically. My child was struggling in math and nearly every subject, was never a naturally gifted student. When my child wanted to start 9th grade on excellent footing I knew she was going to need a tutor. I found CONCHI on Care...
Lilliane R.
5.0
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Ian is a recent college graduate with a love of language, writing, and programming who is excited to gain teaching experience and meet new people.
5.0
"Reliable, responsive and smart. My kids love him. Our favorite babysitter."
Hilary B.
Meghan W.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am an experience teacher currently teaching 9th grade math. I have additional experience working as a 3rd and 4th grade math and science teacher in a charter school system. Before that, I worked as a full time high school math tutor in Chicago Public Schools. I have additional volunteer tutoring experience in math throughout...
I taught 4th and 5th grade for two years and preschool for one. I also tutored a 6th student after school in math.
Natalya B.
Chicago, IL
$22-27/hr • 2 yrs exp
I just finished tutoring 9th grade integrated math for 2 years in a CPS high school as an Math Fellow! I have also tutored privately in the past.
I have been a fourth grade teacher for 6 years. I have also taught 4th-8th grade math. Working with students of different abilities and capabilities is something I am truly passionate about! I am looking to help more students feel confident and succeed in the classroom. My specialties are math and reading support.
I taught 9th grade history and critical thinking/logic for two years as a recently graduated high school. I will soon be graduating college with a Bachelor in Science and a major in Professional Writing.
Teacher in transition with experience teaching 5th, 6th, 8th and now 9th grade English Language Arts specializing in both intensive reading and writing instruction. Students struggling with reading will build confidence in fluency, comprehension and accuracy through phonics, vocabulary and discussion work. Students struggling...
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Recent high school tutor reviews in Highwood, IL
Chernyeh Y.
5.0
Chernyeh is professional, has good teaching skills, patient with my kids and is very flexible, willing to work with me and accommodates my busy schedule.
He sends regular communications about the progress and lessons.
Overall, he is a great tutor.
- Swarna Y.
Jeanie D.
5.0
Jeanie is the best tutor! I’ve hired her for tutoring in Calculus 1. She has helped me so much from boosting my test grade to giving me confidence in the classroom. Jeanie makes sure to go over the basics and do multiple examples. She helped me so much in making an equation/ review sheet for my...
- Care member
Colleen V.
5.0
Colleen is a fantastic tutor. She worked with my daughter in finishing her senior online chemistry class. Colleen went above and beyond the call of duty, in every way. Her way of explaining, teaching and encouraging enabled my daughter to understand more in two weeks than she had grasped all...
- Heidi S.
Paulette K.
5.0
Paulette taught my daughter French for a year during covid. She was amazing! She was always on time, polite and accommodating. My daughter learned more French with Paulette than with any middle school teacher. She really got her speaking and it was amazing to hear the growth in my daughter's...
- Dina D.
Tyler B.
5.0
I hired Tyler for math that most people would consider particularly complex and tiresome, but Tyler breezes through it no problem with methods that are much easier than the ones given to me by my professor.
- Jack B.
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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.
Where can I find an experienced high school tutor near me in Highwood, IL?
If you’re looking for tutors for high school students near you in Highwood, IL, you can use Care.com to simplify your search. You can start by filtering available high school tutors by their location and rate. From there you can read their profiles to learn more about their experience and to check out reviews from other clients.
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.
How can I safely hire a high school tutor for my child near me in Highwood, IL?
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What questions should I ask when interviewing a high school tutor near me in Highwood, IL?
Again, interviewing a handful of high school tutor candidates near you in Highwood, IL is a good idea. Being good at tutoring for high school students depends on their background and teaching preferences. You can ask high school tutors where they learned their area of expertise, what teaching techniques they tend to use, and what subject matter areas they feel most comfortable teaching.
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.