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Sierra C.
Cortland, IL
$14-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Educator In District 428 Making It Her Goal To Help With Kids Outside Of School. :)
Hello! I currently work as a substitute paraprofessional in d428. I have worked with the Gen Ed and Special Ed population for 3 years. Just like the Gen Ed population, I find it very important to foster a safe and loving environment for children with special needs while exercising skills in patience and de-escalation.
My...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Emily M.
DeKalb, IL
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a second grade teacher with many years of child care experience. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I am pet friendly, have a reliable vehicle, and I can help with homework. On a lighter note, I love arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities, and animals.
I do have a full time teaching job this school year...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily has been our nanny for the 2015/2016 school year. She is very good with my 2 boys who are 2 and 4. She is caring, organized and friendly."
Nikki S.
Emily M.
DeKalb, IL
$20-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a second grade teacher with many years of child care experience. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I am pet friendly, have a reliable vehicle, and I can help with homework., and animals.
I do have a full time teaching job this school year and we are back in person so I am only available after school and on the...
5.0
"She is doing her clinicals in my 5th grade classroom. She is very helpful with students,knowledgeable and organized."
Nikki S.
I am a certified teacher and have tutored math and Spanish for a few years now.
- Licensed teacher in the state of Illinois
- 7 years teaching experience Pre-K through 5th
- All subject areas, including music and art
- Quality curriculum provided upon request
I am 20 years old, I have babysat children from newborn to age 13. I love kids and pets, I enjoy helping children with homework and reading. I love seeing children happy so it is always my goal to put a smile on their face :). I am currently a hairstylist References are available upon request!
Annalisa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Samantha S.
DeKalb, IL
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Samantha S, I Am 18 And Currently Studying Early Childhood Education At NIU
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, outgoing, and responsible.
I'm looking for a job that has consistent hours. I am also looking to care for children of any age.
I started working with kids when I was 13 by babysitting kids in my neighborhood and ever since then have been working with children in some capacity. I...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as quiet, caring, outgoing.
I like working with kids because I like to care for them.
I started working with kids when I was a kid in elementary school. in 5th grade we were assigned reading buddies. It felt good to teach the younger kids how to read or tie their shoes. I started babysitting at...
Cheryl can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
I'd describe my personality as fun, optimistic, and inquisitive. I love to ask questions and choose to see the good as often as I can.
I like working with kids because they always have such a unique outlook on life that can teach us a lot of lessons.
I started working with kids in 2022 when I became an assistant at the...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Ashley. I adore children and would love to take care of yours! I was a nanny for a couple months for a family with a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old. My job was to help with chores around the house and help teach the 5-year-old how to read. I also nannied for a year for a 6-year-old. I had to work on her behavior, cook...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ashley did a wonderful job during the interview process and babysitting my two boys. She was very caring to my boys and we are excited to have her come back. Ashley came on time and played with the boys and asked them about their interests. They both said that they...
Karin C.
5.0
(2)
You can expect lots of reading, songs, sign language, and outdoor fun in our home! Providing attentive care for little ones is something close to my heart. As a mama of 5 and a certified former elementary education teacher, I have spent the past 16 years nurturing and developing young hearts and minds. It's important to me to...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Katie took such wonderful care of our 10 month old son! She took the time to learn his routine and provide me updates throughout the day. Her compassion, kindness, and communication were more than I could have asked for. She truly went above and beyond in every way...
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Samantha M.
Aurora, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello,
I'm a caring and actively engaged care provider who loves supporting families and children of all ages. I love to read, play and organize activities based on your child/s age, ability and needs.
Currently, I'm a Nanny, Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor and a very proud Auntie. Over the last 15 years I have taught...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Samantha has been such a blessing to our family! She is incredibly kind, nurturing, & cares deeply for our children. When we met her, we knew immediately she would be a good fit for our family. She is always ready to help with whatever needs we have; she is very...
Amy B.
Jessica V.
Sandwich, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Homeschool Mom Who Loves To Teach, Sing And Dance
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families! I started babysitting at age 10 after working in my church's nursery. At age 18 I became a full time nanny for over 15 years. Then I owned my own home daycare for several years. I was also a homeschool mom up until this school year when my daughter started 3rd grade. I have worked with children ages 12 days to...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Our family has known Jessica for almost 4 years. Throughout those years we have built a friendship based on trust and understanding. My kids have become best friends with her daughter and we're so grateful for everything she has done for our family. When Jessica...
Megan D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a teacher with more than 10 years of experience teaching and taking care of children from 0-12 years of age. My experience involves founding and running a kids learning center at a church in Venezuela. I have extensive experience orienting children in middle school, and I am fluent and fully literate in Spanish. I am also...
Irma can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We absolutely love Irma and so does our 8 month old son! We hired Irma as a date night babysitter a couple of months ago. She is very flexible and always there for us. She is very caring, and she is the sweetest person ever. She does a great job getting our baby to...
Jolie D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience babysitting children of different ages. Throughout high school, I frequently babysat for many families with multiple children. One summer I babysat for a family with three girls and included structured dance lessons. I have a sister 5 years younger than me and have always been involved in helping take...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"Anna is the sweetest with all 4 of our kids. She is kind and caring and trustworthy. I would recommend her in a heartbeat."
Elizabeth S.
Margaret P.
Batavia, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently finished a four year position as a nanny for a family in Virginia. A bit about my background; I am a 2017 college graduate. I spent 2 years working with children as a paraprofessional or teacher's aid in a kindergarten and first grade classroom. I have degrees in art and writing and love sharing those skills with...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Margaret is absolutely wonderful! She is very kind, friendly, and positive. She is responsible and very helpful. I would highly recommend her. Please contact me with any questions - I'd be happy to discuss Margaret with you. Thank you!"
Rita F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Greg, and I'm a private tutor in St. Charles. I've been tutoring professionally since 2017 when I began teaching private lessons at a music studio. I have since started my own business and have expanded to tutoring academic subjects. Through this time I've worked both adults and kids of all ages, including public school,...
5.0
"Greg is a fantastic tutor. He provides wonderful support on our homeschooling journey. It is very easy to recommend him here. Greg has a wonderful way of connecting with my children (age 5, 8 and 11). He is very creative, patient and organized. My kids really...
Tereza M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, energetic and a compassionate mother with 21 years as a Mom. I have raised my 2 children alone. One special needs boy 21 and a girl 18 years old. My children are my life, and I have very lovely memories of them being little. I live for those days and feel that my calling is being a mother. My job as a mother is not...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tiffany is wonderful with children and she knows her job very well. Will stay late if you need her to and will go that extra mile. I would hire her again in a minute if I was looking for someone. If you need any other information please feel free to email me. "
Laura B.
5.0
(4)
I am currently a student at Aurora University studying for my degree in Elementary Education. As I learn more about education and take more classes surrounding the field, I am finding myself feeling comfortable and qualified to tutor students in the K-5 grade level. I love learning and I especially love teaching children how to...
5.0
"Olivia is friendly, outgoing and dependable. We would be happy to hire her again!"
Mike S.
Laurie H.
Saint Charles, IL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I love to read with kids, play outside if it's nice out & I love to see kids happy!! Go on walks, go to park, ride bikes. Help with homework if needed.
Laurie can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Cortland, IL
Emily M.
5.0
Emily has been our nanny for the 2015/2016 school year. She is very good with my 2 boys who are 2 and 4. She is caring, organized and friendly.
- Nikki S.
Emily M.
5.0
She is doing her clinicals in my 5th grade classroom. She is very helpful with students,knowledgeable and organized.
- Nikki S.
Ashley K.
5.0
Ashley is great with our girls and always keeps them busy learning and having fun. She tailors her care to fit ours and the kid needs. She is awesome!
- Bill C.
Katie F.
5.0
Katie is one of my kids favorite people!
Her genuine love for kids is so evident-she regularly plans fun, age appropriate activities that captivate and delight my littles.
She is involved and hands-on/present in her care, providing a safe, but oh-so-fun time with her ideas, games, crafts, or...
- Katy K.
Samantha M.
5.0
Samantha has been such a blessing to our family! She is incredibly kind, nurturing, & cares deeply for our children. When we met her, we knew immediately she would be a good fit for our family. She is always ready to help with whatever needs we have; she is very flexible & takes the initiative. We...
- Amy B.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Cortland, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Cortland, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Cortland, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $14.00 per hour as of January 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Cortland, IL?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Cortland, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Cortland and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Cortland that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Cortland, IL?
The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Cortland have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Cortland, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Cortland, IL, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.
What types of reading tutors near me in Cortland, IL can I hire?
With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.