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60 homeschool teachers are listed in Buffalo Grove, IL
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 4 years
Homeschool teachers in Buffalo Grove, IL
5.0
(1)
Currently, I am a PE and Health Teacher, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter and Pied Piper for family and neighbors.
My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education and Health Teacher, Language Arts Teacher,...
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Yoselin G.
Highwood, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My family and I feel very lucky that we had Yoshi's help for about 2-3 years. She was not only great with our boys but, she was very flexible and dependable. We love Yoshi!"
Cristina S.
Mercedes C.
Schaumburg, IL
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Mercedes. I have a bachelor's degree in Family and individual development with a minor in early childhood. I'm a newborn care specialist, CPR, first aid, DCFS, and CNA certified. Utilizing my training in early childhood development and 13 years of hands-on experience as a highly-skilled child educator, nanny,...
Mercedes can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I highly recommend Mercedes as a nanny for your childcare needs. She performed nanny duties for my infant and 3-year-old sons from March 2015 to January 2018.
Mercedes is an incredibly patient individual who takes the time to meet even the rowdiest kids' needs. She...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I have 4 years of experience in childcare ranging from children from 6 months to 15years old. I was a lead daycare teacher assistant , I helped train employees when they first started, them the priority of childcare safety. I'm 21 years old. I absolutely adore working with children which is why I'm looking for a...
Niaja can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
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Me and my husband had a wedding to attend in the Chicago area so we went through care.com Niaja was wonderful! She showed up 10 minutes early & she did more than expected. I have a 3 year old autistic child and I had trouble finding someone who she is comfortable...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have worked as a long term nanny for 15+ years. I have worked for several families in different capacities.
Strengths:
-Fully vaccinated and follow all COVID19 safety protocols
-E-learning, tutoring and select home school activities (Keep kids on task by managing expectations and using various...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past 8 and a half years I've worked at a Montessori school. 7 years as an assistant, and a year and a half as the teacher for toddlers and two's. I have my CDA and am First Aid and CPR certified. I believe that all children should be able to explore and experience their environment in their own way.
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heather is very dependable and reliable. We hired her for a before school care position and never once was she late or had any issues. From the first time I talked to her you instantly know that she is someone who would care for your child as she would care for her...
Meredith C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am the proud mother of grown triplet daughters who have given me three grandchildren. I have been the nanny to them all and another family of three. When they went to preschool I joined them as their teacher for 2 years. I am currently a nanny for two children who are off to school. Clearly a passion for child care! I...
Jocelyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We have had the pleasure of working with Jocelyn over the past year as she has helped take care of our two young girls. Her creativity and enthusiasm is something we all look forward to every morning. She takes the girls to classes at the library, walks around...
Jenna L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...
Judith can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."
Erica F.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Asma and I have had over 20 years of experience. I worked at a school for 8 years and have been a nanny now for over 15 years. I love children and enjoy having them experience amazing opportunities. Anyone who works with children knows the joy of helping kids to find themselves, the pride in being a part of the...
Asma can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Asma is the best of the best and any family would be lucky to work with her! She was our full-time nanny from July 2012 until Nov 2014, when my youngest started school full time, and has continued to babysit for us since then. My kids were 1, 6 & 7 when she...
Laura H.
Anna B.
Mount Prospect, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 28 years old and have been caring for kids in some capacity for the past 15+ years. I am a certified teacher and taught special education for 4 years. I have a bubbly personality and bring a new set of eyes and ears to every situation I am in. I look forward to getting to know you and your families, and assist with any...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Isabella Y.
Libertyville, IL
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi!! I have worked in childcare for 4 years. I'm currently going to college for Early Childhood Education. I have worked with all ages. I adore children of all ages.
I'd describe my personality as kind-hearted, caring, and gentle!
I'm looking for a job that works with my school schedule.
I started working with kids when I...
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Bella was so great with our son! She helped us out in a pinch for a couple weeks & was always very punctual. My son is an active toddler and she was great keeping up with him. He had so much fun. Thank you!"
Care member
Annie F.
Barrington, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a middle school science teacher that loves to be around kids. I love to plan fun activities and be active as much as possible.So cleaning and organizing is always included when I am watching kids. I am looking for helping families during the summer and during this stay at home order.
Annie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annie has cared for my 3 children on a number of occasions. My children are five, two and ten months and Annie does a great job of keep them all entertained, safe and happy when they are together. They love her, and all have so much fun when they are together! I...
Morgan D.
Chernyeh Y.
Wheeling, IL
$40-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Professional NTA Advanced Level Certified Tutor Helping Empower Students
5.0
(2)
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.
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
Mimi S.
Mount Prospect, IL
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Mimi. I currently attend UIC and am in my last semester of Teaching of History to become a high school teacher. I have worked on and off babysitting, lifeguarded for 2 years, and worked as a chef instructor for elementary aged kids.
Mimi can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Mimi to care for our 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son through the day, every day, for the summer school break of 2021. So about 10 weeks. She was great! Always on time or early. Very good communication on status. There were a few discipline issues...
Dorothy I.
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...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older son was playing. I felt a great sense of relief seeing how comfortable they were with her."
Stephanie D.
Viktoriya V.
Vernon Hills, IL
$35-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a structural engineer and work on designing buildings. I have a bachelors and Masters from Illinois Institute of Technology. I tutor in high school mathematics for about 5 years now. I I also have worked at Kumon for 2 years as a math and English tutor.
I am looking to tutor students, online as I have developed a...
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.
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...
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Buffalo Grove, IL
Yoselin G.
5.0
Yoselin nannied for us this summer and has been wonderful with our three kids (ages 7, 5 and almost 2)! She keeps the kids busy with crafts, outdoor activities and games. There never seems to be a dull moment! She is very reliable and has been taking the COVID restrictions very seriously -- hand...
- Rachel V.
Mercedes C.
5.0
I highly recommend Mercedes as a nanny for your childcare needs. She performed nanny duties for my infant and 3-year-old sons from March 2015 to January 2018.
Mercedes is an incredibly patient individual who takes the time to meet even the rowdiest kids' needs. She always arrived early or on time,...
- Care member
Niaja L.
5.0
I had the pleasure of having Niaja as our nanny for the past six months, and she has been absolutely wonderful. Niaja is incredibly reliable, always punctual, and has a natural ability to connect with our children. Our kids adore her and always look forward to the activities she plans. She is very...
- Care member
Heather L.
5.0
Heather is great with our three young kids 3, 5, 7. Highly recommend. She helps with dishes and laundry if there is time.
- Susan B.
Jocelyn T.
5.0
We have had the pleasure of working with Jocelyn over the past year as she has helped take care of our two young girls. Her creativity and enthusiasm is something we all look forward to every morning. She takes the girls to classes at the library, walks around town, and trips to the park every...
- Jenna L.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Buffalo Grove, IL
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Buffalo Grove, IL?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Buffalo Grove, IL is $22.80. It’s important to keep in mind that this is just the average going rate in your location. Many factors can influence how much private homeschool teachers charge. For example, how many children you have, the subjects you want the homeschool teacher to specialize in, and their degree or years of working experience, can all play a role in how they set their rates.
How can I find private teachers for homeschooling near me in Buffalo Grove, IL?
If you’re not certain how to find homeschool teachers, you can use Care.com to make your search for a homeschool teacher near you in Buffalo Grove, IL easier and more efficient. To start, you can narrow your search to homeschool teachers in your general area. Then you can review rates, look for homeschooling teachers who have reviews from current or former clients, and can read different profiles to learn more about each teacher’s experience.
What types of services do homeschool teachers near me in Buffalo Grove, IL offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Buffalo Grove, IL offer a wide variety of educational services. Some homeschool teachers that come to your house may provide full-day instruction and design lesson plans. Others may only come by a few times a week to teach a certain subject that the parent struggles with, such as advanced mathematics. Other homeschool teachers may choose to run small group sessions out of their home. It’s important to interview a few different candidates and to ask to learn more about services they offer.
How can I safely hire homeschooling teachers near me in Buffalo Grove, IL?
While we ask all homeschool teachers listed on Care.com to complete a CareCheck (you can see which providers completed one by looking for the badge on their profile), this is just a jumping off point. To feel comfortable that the homeschool teacher you’re hiring is safe, we recommend you take additional steps to ensure safety. For example, you can run an independent background check and request professional references when hiring a homeschool teacher near you in Buffalo Grove, IL.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Buffalo Grove, IL?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Buffalo Grove, IL, it’s a good idea to interview a handful of different candidates. When interviewing teachers for homeschooling, it’s a good idea to ask them about their teaching style, about what subjects and grade levels they have experience with, and how they would handle issues such as your child not paying attention or talking to a sibling during lessons.