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Sean C.
Park Ridge, IL
$20-50/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have a degree in Public Relations with a minor in English from DePaul University. Until recently, I have worked in California writing campaigns for a well-known brand. I have since moved back to Chicago on account of missing the winter-just kidding! The truth is, the corporate world just wasn't for me. I have a passion...
5.0
"Sean helped my 5th grader through remote learning during the 2020-2021 school year while both parents were at home. Sean was flexible with scheduling and changed his schedule depending on our family's needs and changing class times. Sean was supportive of my child...
Gretchen Q.
Margaret D.
Mount Prospect, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi
My name is Margaret and I'm an experienced nanny with over 15 years taking care of newborns to teenagers. Most of all I love being a nanny and watch the children grow and change over time. I'm kind, trustworthy and reliable person. I do not only watch them but take care of them. I read to the children every day, play with...
Margaret can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Margaret is a caring, empathetic, compassionate, and overall wonderful individual. She goes above and beyond to provide a nurturing and engaging environment. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello
My name is Karolina and I have 15 years experience as a nanny. I have Master Degree in Early Childhood Education from Poland and great references from families I worked with. I have experience with newborns to school age children. I worked as a nanny share with infants, I have experience with twins and multiple. I am...
Karolina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We interviewed Karolina before going a different childcare route and loved her! She was very punctual, friendly, very experienced, and very obviously caring of children, based on what we saw from her interactions with my 2 month old son. She was also super sweet...
Jenna P.
Joanna W.
Elmwood Park, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Full-time/Part-time Nanny/Babysitter Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom who is looking to take care of a child/children. I have an almost 4-year-old son who will be with me, play with your child and keep them company. I have been babysitting babies, toddlers, and school aged kids for over 20 years, also, I have experience working for families with multiple children. I truly...
Joanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joanna took care of our two boys (8 and 3) for several weeknights while my husband and I were tied up with a project. She was punctual, capable and was at ease with the kids. It was a huge relief to find someone who could step in so easily to help us out!"
Molly J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a dedicated, highly skilled tutor with over 20 years experience. I tutor all subjects K-12 and college math and science. My expertise is in math and test prep. I have the gift of making math understandable and easy. I also teach SAT/ACT prep at high schools. I'm a former scientist with a PhD from Northwestern University and...
5.0
(2)
I'm Eiman. Babysitter for kids, all ages, for 12 years. I have a child development advanced certificate. I have worked with families and daycares. My duties were to play with kids inside and outside games, do some activities, assist with homework, clean the play area, prepare meals and snacks, prepare kids for school, feed them,...
Eiman can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Eiman was our nanny for our 2 year old daughter. My daughter loves Eiman. She would sing to her, take her on walks and to the park. She's very detailed and kept us updated. We really appreciated Eiman and the care she provided. It's hard to find a nanny like Eiman."
Ash S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have taught several grades, from preschool to 2nd, and was an Assistive Technology Specialist for many years at our local high school. I have tutored many students in all elementary subjects, and have worked with students with all types of disabilities. My specialty is working with students with Executive Functioning...
4.1
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I come to you with over 30 years of experience caring for newborns, toddlers and young children. Worked for eight different families. Experience with multiples and of different ages. I worked in a child care center for 16 years in the infant room (6 weeks to 15 months) and with per school age 3-5 years, too. I am certified in...
Kristie can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Kristie certainly had the qualifications and drive and passion to work with children based on our interview with her. We were unable to take her on at this time due to our own situation at this time, but if things changed, we would certainly take her on. If...
Maryam A.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Hager. I'd like to start of by saying I love and adore kids! A little bit about me: I'm a responsible, trustworthy, patient & dependable babysitter. I have a lot of energy. On my spare time I like to go on long runs, read & play bard games Background: I have 7 years' experience in babysitting. I also have worked...
Hager can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
3.0
"We hired Hager to watch our two little Saturday and Sunday mornings - she was great, very engaging, and the kids liked her a lot. We had her scheduled for a Sunday night for a Ravinia concert and had been texting all day to confirm timing, etc., up until about an...
Nicole P.
5.0
(2)
Loving nanny with a strong record of providing high quality care for children aged 6 months to 7 years. Great building relationships skills, punctual, responsible, honest and bilingual (English and Spanish).
Here general duties and responsibilities I proudly have provided and I am ready to do:
Infant care and hygiene...
Lidia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lydia is first of all an amazing person, always willing to help. Her role as a nanny is taken with so much love and patience towards the children."
Yolanda M.
Mira I.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 16 yrs exp
Qualified And Dependable Nanny/ House Manager! *16 YEARS EXPERIANCE*
5.0
(3)
I have 16+ years of nanny/ house managing experience for families with children from infancy to teenage years! I do everything from grocery shopping and meal prepping to caring for up to 5 children at a time and running all their errands while maintaining a meticulously clean home! I have also spent my life raising my own...
Mira can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am writing this letter to recommend Mira, she has helped me raise my two children. Mira is a warm, dedicated and dependable individual. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to be flexible, yet maintain discipline - something which is not very easy to come...
Mira I.
Sarah W.
Deerfield, IL
$85-100/hr • 8 yrs exp
Certified Teacher Available For Tutoring And Babysitting & Full Time SUMMER!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 8 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 10+ 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...
Cassandra M.
Park Ridge, IL
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
~ Hi ~ I'm Cassandra, I am 33 years old and have worked with children for over 15 years! I am very caring, kind and compassionate. I have always loved working with children and it's truly my passion to be around children! I have extensive experience with newborns and toddlers. I have positive references from caring long term for...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cassie was our nanny for a year when our son was born until we decided to enroll in daycare. It was a hard decision to make the switch because we loved Cassie so much. She was always on time, was very flexible when we needed to make swaps to days or times...
Allie D.
Hey families!
My names Adam! I've been sitting since my sophomore year in high school, and I love getting to take care of/hangout with kids!
As well as having years of sitting experience, I'm a weekly volunteer at evanston elementary schools where I complete homework, read, and play games with the students.
I love sports,...
Passionate English teacher and childcare provider with 5 years of experience in nurturing and guiding adolescent minds. Dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for children to learn and grow. Skilled in developing age-appropriate activities, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring the...
Loren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Carla C.
Skokie, IL
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Carla! With six years of hands-on childcare experience, I'm passionate about providing nurturing, engaging, and safe care for children. My childcare journey began at 15, caring for infants at my local church, and has since grown into a dedicated career, from after-school programs with kids aged 4-11 to three years as a...
Carla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Scott G.
Glenview, IL
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there, my name is Scott and I'm an energetic and creative 18-year-old currently pursuing both an art and biology degree at UChicago.
I have a very large family and have enjoyed working with children since growing up. Spending time with kids brings out the kid in myself. I look forward to being apart of a child's upbringing...
My name is Jade I'm 26years old. I have been a nanny for over 8years. I've worked with children in the US and children in the UAE. Working and living in a foreign country has taught me that I love all children. I've spent many hours volunteering in my mother's kindergarten classroom and have learned how to do many things with...
Jade can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Katherine Q.
Melrose Park, IL
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Kathy And I Am Looking For A Fun Babysitting Job :)
I'd describe my personality as kind, fun, and caring
I like working with kids because I am the oldest of 5, ive always been mature for my age and always enjoyed watching over my brothers and sisters. i've always enjoyed doing homework with them and doing fun activities with them from mini kid friendly science experiments to...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20yrs of experience babysitting and being a nanny/house manager, for many families. I am married and have 2 children ( a 10yr old daughter and my 13yr old son). I am a kind, outgoing , patient and reliable person.
I love art and crafts, reading, playing all sports, rollerblading, ice skating,...
Grisel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Des Plaines, IL
Sean C.
5.0
Sean helped my 5th grader through remote learning during the 2020-2021 school year while both parents were at home. Sean was flexible with scheduling and changed his schedule depending on our family's needs and changing class times. Sean was supportive of my child and quickly learned how to navigate...
- Gretchen Q.
Margaret D.
5.0
Margaret is a caring, empathetic, compassionate, and overall wonderful individual. She goes above and beyond to provide a nurturing and engaging environment.
- Care member
Karolina K.
5.0
We interviewed Karolina before going a different childcare route and loved her! She was very punctual, friendly, very experienced, and very obviously caring of children, based on what we saw from her interactions with my 2 month old son. She was also super sweet with our huge puppy:) I would...
- Jenna P.
Joanna W.
5.0
Joanna took care of our two boys (8 and 3) for several weeknights while my husband and I were tied up with a project. She was punctual, capable and was at ease with the kids. It was a huge relief to find someone who could step in so easily to help us out!
- Molly J.
Eiman A.
5.0
Ms E. cared for our infant son for several months until I had to return to the office. We are so sad to see her go and would keep her as long as she wanted to stay with our family. She is an outstanding caregiver. My son absolutely adores her, she is warm and very kind, but also a professional. She...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Des Plaines, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Des Plaines, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $37.80 per hour as of April 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 Des Plaines, IL?
Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in Des Plaines, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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.