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60 reading tutors are listed in Crystal Lake, IL
The average posted rate is $13/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 8 years
Reading tutors in Crystal Lake, IL
Jen B.
Crystal Lake, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I was a teacher for five years before pursuing my masters degree in social work. I currently am working as a child/adolescent therapist. I love to read, write, swim, dance, and travel. I am fully vaccinated and am happy to help with child care, tutoring, and any house hold chores. I am only able to take weekend jobs (Friday 7...
Jen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jen was super warm and friendly! My toddler and baby were immediately at ease in her company. It was obvious she has a lot of experience working with children. My husband and I were having our first date night out since our baby was born and were thrilled to know...
Ali R.
Deborah B.
Crystal Lake, IL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Debbie, I am 55 years old and live in downtown Crystal Lake. I have over 20 years experience with babysitting. I have lots of energy, so enjoy being active both indoor and outdoor. Sports are lots of fun! Always nice to do arts & crafts, reading, homework and so much more. Always open for ideas with the family....
5.0
"Debbie is great! My kids like her very much and she is very responsible."
Heidi M.
I am currently a student attending Georgia State University, but come home during breaks. I am a biology student and hope to become a pediatrician. I grew up taking care of my little brother as well many family friends and cousins. I was a tutor for ages 4-10 while I was in highschool. I love children and work great with them as...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Dawn D.
Crystal Lake, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have an AS degree in Early Childhood. I am director qualified, CNA licensed, and have nanny experience. I have worked with children ranging in age from newborn through school aged.
Dawn can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have a college degree in English Education. I have home schooled my five children.
Cheri A.
Huntley, IL
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I love being a Nanny and being a positive role model to children of all ages. Children are always encouraged to be creative, self thinkers, silly, helpful, caring and well mannered by me as their Nanny. Babies are constantly nurtured by me with a soft kind voice, gentle caring touch, playful demeanor, and knowledge to...
Cheri can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so happy to have found Cheri to care for our son. Cheri started with us when our son was about 4 months old and she stayed with us until he started daycare at 1 year old. She truly cared for our son, tending to all his needs and actively engaged in age...
Nicole T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Malgorzata. I have 15 years of experience working with children ages 0 through 15 years. I'm a patient, energetic, and hardworking person who loves working with kids. I can provide reading, singing, painting, dancing, teach kids numbers, letters, shapes, Polish language, going to the parks, library and more. I have an...
Malgorzata can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our family had the pleasure of having Gosia as our full time nanny from January 2017 till August 2017. We are sad that we can't keep her on, but with our kids starting school, full time care won't be an option for us.
While she was with us Gosia's...
Roxanne A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Before becoming an aunt to two lovely little lasses, I spent a few years as a babysitter and subsequently became a nanny to three energetic boys before going to college. After focusing on my field of study, I craved childcare work again. I've worked with two lovely sisters as a mother's helper/part time nanny for 2 years most...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah's friendly, polite and professional manner made her very easy to work with. I have a 7 year old son and she was able to quickly show interest in what he was doing as she introduces herself to him. They hit it off without a hitch. The evening went smooth and...
Zachary W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
My bachelor's degree is in Elementary Education with a Spanish (foreign language) concentration. Additionally, I have Master's Degrees in Curriculum Design and as a Reading Specialist. I am bilingual (English and Spanish) and have 10 years experience working with elementary aged children (K-5) in small groups as...
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Caitlin. She has brought my first grader up to speed with reading, she's amazing! My son loves her and cannot wait until their tutor time each week. She has instilled a love of reading and learning in him. Caitlin is...
Lyndsay C.
Mary J.
Cary, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 28+ years of work experience with young children. I started working in a child care center when I was 16 years old. I then followed my passion for children as I received my college degree in Early Childhood Administration, with certification in Infant and Toddler programming, and Preschool Education. I have been a lead...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Mary and her husband have provided before and after school care for our son (5 years) and our daughter (two years). They have made sure the kids get to school on time and get picked up afterwards. We have been happy with this arrangement."
Beth G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
I have spent 20+ years caring for children (newborns-12 years old) and am currently an elementary education teacher (kindergarten through second grade) with master's degrees in reading and curriculum design.
I spend the majority of my day with young children and am also bilingual (English and Spanish speaking)....
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin responded quickly and allowed short notice babysitting after my original sitter cancelled on me. She was punctual, courteous, and provided quality care. Would definitely rehire."
Frank G.
Sade C.
Woodstock, IL
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a high school senior that is very talented in literature and history subjects. Contact me if interested.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was president of Educators Rising in high school and I am the current president of NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) at Illinois State University. I volunteered at the daycare in my church. I have babysitting experience with family and some family friends. I was part of Best Buddies for 4 years,...
Alaina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I have 6 years of experience as a middle school special education teacher. I have a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Northern Illinois Univerity and a Master's degree in Reading from Concordia University. I can help with k-8th grade reading, writing, comprehension, and math skills. I can also help students work on...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have taught early childhood classes through my own business, Kindermusik by Lisa. I have experience guiding early childhood educational activities for children newborn (with parents) and also babies, toddlers and school-age children (without parent present).
I also have many years watching children at my home and their home,...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'm a third-grade teacher who loves working with kids. With a few years of classroom experience, I've learned how to make learning fun and engaging for elementary-aged students. I offer tutoring sessions that help kids build strong skills in reading, writing, and math. My approach is patient and encouraging, making sure every...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hello! My name is Emily, I'm a mom here in Woodstock. I have five young boys; my oldest son is 9. I am not stranger to chaos. I enjoy reading, cooking, baking, hanging outdoors and drinking lots of lots of coffee.
As a fellow parent, I appreciate knowing my kids are with people who care about them and are present while they...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Haley K.
Ringwood, IL
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Haley and I love working with children. I am currently a preschool special education teacher and looking to start my masters. I am currently learning sign language and Spanish. I love spending time with my family and friends especially boating in the summer. I am a dog Auntie but soon to have a nephew. Excited to...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah . I currently teach students with special needs in a bilingual setting. I have taught students in 4K through 5th grade and have 10 years of experience as a certified teacher.
When I graduated college with a degree in English, I returned to the company I worked for over the summer: Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. I was promoted from clinician to consultant and had the responsibility of being case manager for about 12 students at a time. I wrote lesson plans, paced, taught, tested, and mentored...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Crystal Lake, IL
Jen B.
5.0
Wonderful! Will definitely be using her again in the future. Was warm, caring, and compassionate with my young kids.
- Kara C.
Deborah B.
5.0
Debbie is a warm, trustworthy and responsible sitter! She has sat for my young kids a few times and they enjoy spending time with her.
- Care member
Cheri A.
5.0
We are so happy to have found Cheri to care for our son. Cheri started with us when our son was about 4 months old and she stayed with us until he started daycare at 1 year old. She truly cared for our son, tending to all his needs and actively engaged in age appropriate play at all times. She was...
- Nicole T.
Malgorzata K.
5.0
I HIGHLY recommend Margie! We loved having her in our home. She was on time, reliable, trustworthy and responsible. She took initiative to always stay busy and never sat around. I never saw her looking at her phone.
She was always kind and engaging with my kids. I love that she read them books...
- Ashley S.
Sarah R.
5.0
Sarah is so dependable and from our first meeting with her she asked really thoughtful questions that put our children's needs at the forefront. She is consistent, fun, patient, and kind and my kids absolutely love her! My daughter after one visit was already telling me how she "missed Ms. Sarah!"...
- Sarah K.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Crystal Lake, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Crystal Lake, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Crystal Lake, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $13.00 per hour as of December 2024. 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 Crystal Lake, IL?
Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in Crystal Lake, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake, 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.