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As a teacher, I have worked with children from preschool to middle school age. I have also tutored children from kindergarten to middle school age. While teaching a variety of subjects, I have written my own lesson plan and have written curriculum.
Jeannine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
I am certified K-6 grade teacher and special education teacher K-22. I am currently a teacher at Acacia Academy in LaGrange Highlands. I have 4 of my own children - 3 in college and 1 in high school. I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Special Education and Math. I have been teacher online since last March and so I...
Teaching Certification - K through 12 Day Care/Preschool Experience. Substitute Teacher, mainly early elementary. Taught full time at both Kindergarten and Second Grade Levels. Mother of 3 Grown Children, Grandmother of 3 preschool Grandchildren. Currently part-time Nanny. Assisted my own aging parents.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Ali and I am a 22-year-old soon-to-be college graduate. I LOVE kids and have more than 12 years of babysitting experience, have worked as a camp counselor for the last 4 summers, and have experience tutoring and teaching through my teacher education program. To help you and your family, I'm more than happy to...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi, my name is Karen and I live in Western Springs, Illinois. I have raised my 4 children in WS. My youngest has just turned 18 years old and is headed off to college in about a month. I am a special education teacher Acacia Academy in Burr Ridge Illinois. I have worked a few other places, but I have been full-time at Acacia the...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Casey S.
Western Springs, IL
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm Casey, I will be a Junior in the fall at Indiana University studying Finance and Sustainable
Business. I have spent the last 4 summers involved at a summer camp in Wisconsin working with girls and boys from the ages of 6-15, and I am first aid and lifeguard certified, and great at getting children outdoors and active. I have...
Casey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an AMI trained Montessori teacher with a Masters in Education, looking for evening and weekend babysitting work. I have been working with children since I was in high school, and have been teaching in a Montessori classroom for 7 years. I love working with children of all ages, and am happy to help with homework,...
Greta can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly recommend her."
Lis C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an IL-certified Secondary English Teacher with 2 MA degrees in Education & local, national, and international awards for outstanding teaching. My students have earned admission to competitive private & public schools, earned academic scholarships, and achieved victory over disabilities. I have 30+ years experience in...
5.0
"Todd M. is an amazing educator. He managed to make learning both enjoyable and inviting. Stripping away the fear of failure and replacing it with confidence and drive. On many occasions I was able to confide in Todd and his guidance led me to earn my GED. I, as...
Ricardo C.
Sandy N.
Elmwood Park, IL
$30-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified K-6 teacher. I am trained in FUNdations, which is a phonics based word study. I also love reading and working with students with their reading comprehension skills.
I truly believe that children learn through play and experience. If you consider me for this position I want you to know that I will be out of...
Sandy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"She works with kids so has experience and is motherly. She likes to be active too."
Yarelis S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Belle and I would love to be your babysitter! I am 20 years old and I graduated from high school in three years. After high school I took a gap year which I spent as a full time nanny. I am now going into my junior year of college and majoring in Event Management. I have experience in babysitting, mother's helping,...
Belle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Belle is a sweet, responsible caregiver. She is very attentive to the children and has lots of energy for walks, games, etc. She is also very responsive to parents' requests and checks in when she has questions or concerns. I recommend her highly!"
Sylvia S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah. I've worked with children my whole life, starting out as a babysitter for neighborhood families to an elementary school teacher where I've taught 4th and 5th grade. I'm currently looking to pick up some extra hours outside of the school day.
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah nannied for our two kids (ages 3 and 1) for three months over the summer. She was great! Super reliable, good communication skills, and easy-going about what was needed from her each day. My 3-year old son and 1-year old daughter were big fans. Sarah took...
Gina H.
Becky H.
Broadview, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Becky: Daycare Owner, Teacher, Nanny And More.. Experience With Children.!.
5.0
(1)
I have over 35+ years experience working with children of all ages. I am currently the program manager for the Right At School program at Field Park elementary. I taught pre-school for several years for a daycare center, substitute taught for 2 years, taught second grade for 2. 5 years, was a supervisor/teacher for a...
Becky can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I've known her for 45 years. She is caring, thorough and incredibly detailed oriented. If you need someone to support you in child care, elder care, pet care, organizing and planning, hosting a garage sale or whatever you can think of, she's your person. Lastly,...
Care member
4.9
(19)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
Starla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Starla is an amazing person and wonderful nanny. She watched our 8 month old for us a few days a week. We would have kept her forever but my wife ended up getting granted a part-time request at work (surprising to us), so we no longer needed a nanny. Starla always...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi !
My name is Edyta , I am reliable and professional nanny/babysitter with over 10 years of experience. I am trustworthy and devoted to my job.
I am a mom to an amazing boy and he I a light in our house .
I am energetic , responsible and patient certified Early childhood teacher . Children are the first priority to me and...
Edyta can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Edyta is a very kind, warm individual with so much love for kids. She is very reliable and goes above and beyond , I highly recommend her!!!"
Maggie G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Calli and I am Kindergarten teacher in Addison. I have been teaching for 8 years. During the school year, I babysit for families I have known for multiple years and I nanny over the summer. I have babysat for kids ages 2-15. I am a very active person and can keep up with young children since that is a big part...
Calli can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Calli was great! My kids, despite a big difference in age, all loved her and she managed to keep them all very busy and happy! She was very kind and patient and even did a great job with working with special needs. I would definitely rehire."
Kathy T.
5.0
(2)
I am a French and English Tutor. I have been a tutor for a year now and I love what I do because I believe that helping my students improve their reading, writing, speech skills and seeing them succeed is priceless. It's more than a job for me. It's a passion.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, friendly, and warm.
I like working with kids because they keep me young and entertained.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old volunteering in the church school nursery.
In my spare time, I like to drive my teenagers around !
One thing you should know about me is I bring my...
5.0
"Miranda was amazing! She was able to help us last minute! She was extremely flexible with our time being out. She provided updates and made us feel very safe having her with our children! I would recommend Miranda to anyone!!!"
Samantha G.
Maria R.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria, I am 24 years old and very interested in your job posting. I have been a teacher assistant for the past years and started my nanny career 5 years ago. I am looking for a full-time position. A little bit of my history: I have been caring for children for the pasts years at Daycare centers and home...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very motivated and outgoing. She is responsible and knows how to treat people fairly. "
Lizbeth D.
Sonia C.
Brookfield, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Since I was a teenager I have cared for children. I have worked for summer day camps and cared for children as a nanny/babysitter and I have also worked as a teacher's assistant at Montessori. I am a mother of four beautiful children. Being a mother, I know the dedicated care that children need.
Sonia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Sonia is an amazing nanny who has been with our family for almost 1.5 years (started when son was 8 months). She is always on time and gives advanced notice when she needs time off. My husband and I work partially from home and we always hear her laughing and...
Christina K.
Alia S.
Berwyn, IL
$20-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter & Nanny Seeking Nighttime And Weekend Babysitting Position
5.0
(1)
Previously a 7-12 Social Studies teacher with Masters degree in American History. I currently work as a regionally based Admissions Counselor for a university in another state. My work includes advising Chicagoland high school students through the college admissions process.
I am academically trained in child development (all...
Alia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I would hire Alia back any day if she was still where I am! My kids loved having her in our home."
Lindsay L.
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Western Springs, IL
Greta N.
5.0
We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly recommend her.
- Lis C.
Todd M.
5.0
Todd is a challenging and rewarding mentor. Holding me to high standards while offering me a constant avenue of support and resources, I saw my grades drastically improve as a result of our ongoing relationship. For example, because Todd taught me the value of planning my time while training me in a...
- Benjamin U.
Sandy N.
5.0
She works with kids so has experience and is motherly. She likes to be active too.
- Yarelis S.
Belle W.
5.0
Very engaging with our twins and patient!
- Jeanette H.
Sarah C.
5.0
Sarah nannied for our two kids (ages 3 and 1) for three months over the summer. She was great! Super reliable, good communication skills, and easy-going about what was needed from her each day. My 3-year old son and 1-year old daughter were big fans. Sarah took note of the kids' interests and played...
- Gina H.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Western Springs, IL
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Western Springs, IL?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Western Springs, IL is $23.83. 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 Western Springs, 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 Western Springs, 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 Western Springs, IL offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Western Springs, 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 Western Springs, 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 Western Springs, IL.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Western Springs, IL?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Western Springs, 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.