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22 homeschool teachers are listed in Galena, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 8 years
Homeschool teachers in Galena, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a preschool teacher and nanny with over 30 years of child care experience, schooled in early childhood education and schooled in six languages. I absolutely love what I do and there has been no greater joy than that of sharing knowledge and seeing it grow in a child. I am experienced with infants, twins and school aged...
Janalee can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Janalee is an excellent caregiver for our son and helps make our lives easier and less stressful. She is cheerful, patient, and organized, and she communicates well about our son's daily activities (including texting me pictures during the day). I know he is safe...
Shara S.
During the summer I have taken the time to tutor two elementary school students in math and reading. I have many great resources available to use considering I am an elementary school teacher! I would love to help your child's love for learning grow.
Penny F.
Galena, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 3 grown children. I have 16 years experience working as a teacher's aide. I understand how important it is to have a babysitter that is active with the kids and keeps them busy. I am willing to help with light housework and meals. Other duties can be discussed.
Penny can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have six intelligent children, 3 whom have left home successfully and reveal that the choices made when they were younger are paying off well. I have been a camp counselor, a Girl Scout, a housemother, a teacher and a counselor. I have experience with IEP's and 504's and advocating for my children. The greatest thing that I...
Dana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Chloe M.
Dubuque, IA
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! My name is Chloe. I will be first year teacher this fall. I have always had a passion for working with kiddos! I'm excited to meet your family!! :)
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Chloe has been a spectacular sitter for our kids. Dependable, responsible and a joy to have around! "
David F.
Morgan B.
Dubuque, IA
$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Morgan and I am currently in college going for a business degree. I have and still am working at Dubuque Childcare and I have been there for an over a year. I absolutely love and adore not only the kids but just working with them and helping them. I am an assistant teacher and I work with kids from infant to...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
In addition to 9 years children librarian and 7 years preschool and toddler teaching experience, I have subbed preK- HS in special ed, as a classroom para, and taught small groups and one-on-one for reading comprehension and literacy, social studies, writing, science, spelling, physical ed, and math. I am comfortable with...
I have been an assistant teacher at a daycare and loved it. Then I decided I wanted to become a CNA and care for elders as well. Caring for others is something I always enjoyed doing and seeing their smiling faces.
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish, I studied both Latin and French throughout middle and highschool. And currently I am a student at Emmaus Bible College majoring in ESL education grades k-12.
My experience stems from both my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Reading, English Language Learners and students with disabilities. My graduate degree in Human Resources and the leadership and supervision training I provide through my work.
Courtney J.
Dubuque, IA
$13-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Have 10+ years of babysitting experience along with over a year of formal nannying experience. B. A. in Social Science and completed many education courses as I was going to be a teacher.
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Elly T.
Dubuque, IA
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
My name is Elly and I am an alumni student at Loras College that studied education to become a teacher. I finished my masters in education in the fall of 2022. I currently finishing my third year of teaching. Two years in middle school as special education and one year as an early childhood special education teacher. I have...
Elly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am a recent college graduate from the Illinois Institute of Technology. My bachelor's degree was in chemical engineering, so I am well versed in many of the sciences as well as mathematics. I have worked with high school students as well as an older woman who went back to college for her associate's degree. I am...
I am an Elementary Education major with a math minor! I will be graduating this spring! I feel confident tutoring up to 8th grade math! :)
Zoe F.
Dubuque, IA
$16-21/hr
I love working with people to tutor them. At the university of Dubuque I'm currently working on getting my license to be able to teach students how to fly.
Ashley H.
Dubuque, IA
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Certified teacher looking to supplement work and to provide care in a relaxed, amiable setting. 18+ years' experience with children 0-12 years from diverse backgrounds and a variety of settings. Passionate about providing consistent, safe, loving, supportive, nurturing environment. Can perform additional duties like...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley was wonderful with our children ages infancy through 6 years. She was responsible, communicative, friendly, and competent. We would definitely hire her again!"
Michelle S.
Abigail C.
Dubuque, IA
$15-25/hr
Hello! My name is Abby! I am a nanny by trade. I love kids and have over 12 yrs of experience taking care of them. Right now with the online school I am looking to find a family to help out with. I am willing to help them with their schooling and anything else they might need! Thank you for the consideration and have a wonderful...
I have eight years of experience being a classroom teacher. I've taught a year of Kindergarten, a year of fourth grade, and six years of sixth grade math. While teaching sixth graders math, I also taught Math Intervention (Tier 2 and Tier 3) as well as Honors Math. Last summer, I accumulated experience in tutoring an 11-year-old...
I have experience babysitting during my summers. I picked up a lot of one-time babysitting jobs when I was a teen. After college, most of my experience was with the same 2 kids, aged 5-12, for a couple of summers. I helped them do their chores, drove them to practices and camps, took them to the pool often. Being a teacher, I...
Christina can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Holly F.
Bellevue, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm down-to-earth, enthusiastic, perceptive.
Working with kids allows channeling their energy to positive behavior, and appreciating their unfiltered honesty.
I'm looking to positively support families' lives. Appreciate this local temp work while shifting careers. Started in childcare babysitting at 10 yrs old. Since then,...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Galena, IL
Janalee J.
5.0
Janalee is an excellent caregiver for our son and helps make our lives easier and less stressful. She is cheerful, patient, and organized, and she communicates well about our son's daily activities (including texting me pictures during the day). I know he is safe and loved when he is in her care,...
- Shara S.
Chloe M.
5.0
Chloe has been a spectacular sitter for our kids. Dependable, responsible and a joy to have around!
- David F.
Ashley H.
5.0
Ashley was wonderful with our children ages infancy through 6 years. She was responsible, communicative, friendly, and competent. We would definitely hire her again!
- Michelle S.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Galena, IL
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Galena, IL?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Galena, IL is $15.00. 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 Galena, 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 Galena, 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 Galena, IL offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Galena, 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 Galena, IL?
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What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Galena, IL?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Galena, 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.