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Jack M.


Des Plaines, IL

$60-80/hr7 yrs exp

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My name is Jack and I'm an elementary special education teacher/literacy intervention specialist in Niles, Illinois. Throughout my seven years as an educator, I have worked with children of all ages with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I specialize in providing personalized instruction in math,...
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Cassandra C.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-80/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Teacher With Fifteen Years Of Experience In Education

I teach students to become successful readers, writers, and mathematicians! I have experience tutoring students from the elementary school level up to college. Through the use of my teaching strategies and strong passion for education, I can provide your child with the tools that they need to be successful. I believe that each...
Hello. I have one year of experience working with children and currently work in the Intensive Care Unit while pursuing my nursing degree. I am a family-oriented, friendly individual with a passion for reading, crafts, and travel. I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. Additionally, I am...
Guadalupe can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Brianna R.


Des Plaines, IL

$19-50/hr11 yrs exp

Live In/Live Out Nanny

My name is Bri and I'am empathetic, responsible, dependable, fun, and trustworthy childcare giver! I have 12 years of child care experience, and I'am available for a full position! I adore children and working with them because their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around! I am the eldest of seven...
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Alexis T.


Evanston, IL

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

My Name Is Alexis, And I Love Working With Children!

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a 24-year-old special education paraprofessional in Evanston. I'll be finishing my Bachelor's at Northwestern over the summer. I have experience caring for children of all ages, and experience tutoring elementary school students in reading and math. In addition to working at Lincolnwood Elementary, I have 2 years...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lexi is amazing! My kids (boys ages 10 and 6) loved every minute and ask all the time when she can come back! She took them on a scavenger hunt and swimming at the pool. I love that she could get those lazy boys off the couch and outside and they liked it!"

Wendy D.

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Chanel J.


Itasca, IL

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Full- Time Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was a nanny in Lombard for 11 years with a family with two children. The children were one and 2 years old when I started taking care of them. I supported their cognitive, physical, language, emotional and social development. I guided their behavior, did pretend play with them, played games and sports with them, and did...
Chanel can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Chanel to care for our son. She helped us with rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, and sleep training."

Alaina P.

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Ella V.


Glencoe, IL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Ella. Looking for a position as a nanny. I was a full-time nanny and a part-time babysitter for 15 years. I love to read, play games, go on all kinds of outings with the children, and help with homework and more. I am a very caring, warm, and fun-loving child care provider and have a wide range of child care...
Ella can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Ella is great with children and babies. She is very helpful and a kind person. She is experienced from bathing, feeding, changing diapers, doing homework, taking the kids to activities to anything I needed help with kids all different ages."

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Sarah W.


Deerfield, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Teacher Available For Summer!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 9 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 12+ 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...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Great communication, very dependable & flexible. BEST decision I've ever made is hiring her. BOTH my children get excited when its her day to come over"

Nicole R.

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Michelle C.


Park Ridge, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Childcare Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Michelle. I have been a nanny for over 20 years. I have 2 boys that are now young adults. I love my career as a nanny. I believe I am so much more. A role model, teacher and part of the family. I do lots of activities including arts and crafts, games, music, reading, and learning ABC's and numbers. I also help with...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michelle has watched my older son after school and they have always gotten along very well! I am amazed at her ability to care for several children at a time and yet be able to provide them each with personal attention. There is plenty to do in the playroom or...

Irina H.

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Sean C.


Park Ridge, IL

$15-19/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a caregiver and tutor with 2 years of experience. I believe there is nothing more important than encouraging a child's creativity and expression while also helping them to balance some of life's responsibilities! I love finding creative ways to inspire kids and make them curious about the world around them. I believe...
5.0
"Sean was wonderful! We hired Sean to help with childcare and various household tasks. He was reliable, punctual, dependable, an INCREDIBLY hard worker, and was enjoyable to work with - both for the kids and for us. I can't recommend Sean enough, and we look forward...

Mike G.

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Jessica A.


Morton Grove, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jessica, I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible and attentive. I like working with kids because I find joy in making a positive impact in their life's wether it be playtime, teaching them manners and helping them grow in ways they maybe didn't know! I'm looking for a job that is welcoming,...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jessica was amazing with my 5 year old son. She was patient with him and engaged with him. He loved her and wouldn't mind spending the day with her. Definitely recommend. "

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Christopher F.


Wheeling, IL

$16/hr8 yrs exp

Hello families, my name is Christopher, and I am a current student at the University of Illinois Chicago seeking a degree in Education. My childcare experience spans most of my life and has included children aged from infancy to adolescence. In addition to working in child care, I have participated in tutoring for students of...
Christopher can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I have a dog business that I run out of my home and I have used Christopher many times as a back up sitter. He has provided dog walking, daycare and boarding services in my home when I was away on various vacations. Christopher is a reliable, trustworthy...

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Farideh R.


Glenview, IL

$28-30/hr20 yrs exp

Nanny, Licensed Teacher

I have an early childhood education degree. I have worked as a nanny, teacher for several years. I like doing arts and crafts, going to the library and the park, and reading
Farideh can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Farideh has a flair for education and truly enjoyed that aspect of enriching my children's lives. She also was a great cook and ensured my children ate hot meals (and a variety including Iranian or Israeli dishes). My kids loved Farideh and continue to enjoy seeing...

Laura S.

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Vanessa S.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$22-32/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Vanessa and i'm 23 years old! I have nannied for multiple different families and taught dance for 3 years for children aged 2-18! I am a non-smoker and vaccinated. I am CPR trained and first aid trained. I have my own reliable transportation and am very punctual. I can do light cleaning such as dishes, laundry,...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Vanessa is so great with kids! She makes sure to follow the rules that you have set in place and always plays with the kids or has activities planned. "

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Tania O.


Skokie, IL

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Tani

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 4 years of experience. I've took care of 3 kids (6mo, 7yo, 9yo) also with 2kids (3mo, 3yo) and 2 school age kids (9yo, 12yo). I can help with Swimming Supervision, meal prep, laundry and driving to different classes. Engaging them in age appropriate activities, crafts. I have a personality very calm and patient;...
Tania can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tania was excellent took care of my 3 month old like he was her own I was stress free and got to enjoy myself without any worries ! Thank you so much Tania ! "

Kaya B.

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Dana L.


Deerfield, IL

$49/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 30-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I have continued to do what I love best and that's be with kids. I feel like the BEST me is brought out when I'm around your kids and I would love the opportunity to be your babysitter/Nanny. I love going to the...
Dana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her...

Michelle L.

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Amy A.


Mount Prospect, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Educator And Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience teaching and nurturing children. I raised two daughters and taught at the elementary level for 6 years. I ran my own daycare and after school program as well as owned two after school arts programs, taught creative writing and worked as a reading instructor. Children are wonderful! I have had...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amy took care of my one and two year olds and was wonderful. Very reliable and careful. We were sad to see her go!"

Mindy B.

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Joanna K.


Niles, IL

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic Loving Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Thank you for taking a look at my profile! I currently have availability; M-Th at or after 5:30 p.m. F-Su All day (including date nights) I have always had a good connection with kids and since middle school, I have looked after the children of neighbors and family members. I have volunteered at summer camps and I...
Joanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Joanna to take care of our 5 year old daughter and 1 year old son. She is a wonderful person and our children love her. We're a household that doesn't like too much screen time and she respected that completely. She is also a great cook which was an added...

Natalie B.

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Sandy N.


Elmwood Park, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

New mama to a sweet baby girl, looking for a part time position a few days a week, in the early mornings, or a position where I can bring my daughter and do a 'nanny share' situation where I can help create a growing friendship of parallel play. I am a certified K-6 teacher. I am trained in FUNdations, which is a phonics based...
Sandy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"She works with kids so has experience and is motherly. She likes to be active too."

Yarelis S.

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Recent reading tutor reviews in Des Plaines, IL

Alexis T.

5.0

Lexi is amazing! My kids (boys ages 10 and 6) loved every minute and ask all the time when she can come back! She took them on a scavenger hunt and swimming at the pool. I love that she could get those lazy boys off the couch and outside and they liked it!

- Wendy D.

Chanel J.

5.0

We hired Chanel to care for our son. She helped us with rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, and sleep training.

- Alaina P.

Ella V.

5.0

Ella is great with children and babies. She is very helpful and a kind person. She is experienced from bathing, feeding, changing diapers, doing homework, taking the kids to activities to anything I needed help with kids all different ages.

- Care member

Sarah W.

5.0

Great communication, very dependable & flexible. BEST decision I've ever made is hiring her. BOTH my children get excited when its her day to come over

- Nicole R.

Michelle C.

5.0

Michelle has watched my older son after school and they have always gotten along very well! I am amazed at her ability to care for several children at a time and yet be able to provide them each with personal attention. There is plenty to do in the playroom or enjoy time in the backyard when the...

- Irina H.

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