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4.0
(9)
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Kristie watched our son from 3 months - 8 months old. She was attentive, caring, and dependable. She was very flexible, and was willing to help when one parent was out of town or weekends. I always knew he was safe in her care during the day."
Kate G.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
"Lidia is a great caretaker. Always attentive to the kids needs. Always punctual, very dependable and always goes the extra mile."
Shenny G.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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.
Silvia G.
Morton Grove, IL
$44/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Name Is Silvia, I Am Looking For A Part-time Job. Worked With Children For The Past 15 Years.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Silvia. I have hands on experience as a babysitter with children from newborns to 11 years old. I have been working with children for the past 15 years, I have a successful track record of taking full charge of children in the absence of parents. my relevant expertise include preparing bottles, changing diapers,...
Silvia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Silvia is professional, considerate, dependable, and organized. She is wonderful with our children. "
Preethi V.
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,...
I am 29 years old. I have had 7 years of experience in babysitting with family and neighbors. I also have an almost 1-year-old. I am outgoing, friendly, responsible and reliable. I love outdoor activities and helping with homework or reading. I can do meal preparation, light house work and taking care of pets. I have my own...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
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:
CPR
First Aid
Ella V.
Glencoe, IL
$22-25/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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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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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Anna I.
Arlington Heights, IL
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced babysitter available occasional evenings and weekends
I have six years of baby-sitting experience. I have worked with all children ages from infant to 7 years old. I love my job I love to play with children. I help in the household too like cleaning take care of the laundry. I am nice, patient, like to talk to the children, play games, read book,s help with homework, etc. I am...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ashley M.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$15-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
Experienced babysitter with a passion for nurturing and safety. Fun activities and reliable care guaranteed! On top of experience babysitting, I have about 3 years of experience working with small children as an Early Learning Tutor at Kumon. I love spending time with kids and organizing activities! I am known for being very...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as patient, compassionate and fun
I like working with kids because I love to see them accomplish their developmental goals, make them feel safe heard and valued along with being silly and making them laugh
I'm looking for a job that will work for when I go back to school or also just through the...
Paige can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Mirta I.
Elmwood Park, IL
$25/hr • 13 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as Reliable, Organized, Loving
I like working with kids because I like children, I like to feed them, play, watch them grow and study to educate them
I'm looking for a job that Use my time in life to take care of helping parents raise their children healthy and loving
I started working with kids...
Mirta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Des Plaines, IL
Kristie W.
5.0
Kristie watched our son from 3 months - 8 months old. She was attentive, caring, and dependable. She was very flexible, and was willing to help when one parent was out of town or weekends. I always knew he was safe in her care during the day.
- Kate G.
Hager B.
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 hour before the concert. She never...
- Nicole P.
Lidia M.
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.
Cassandra M.
5.0
Cassie was our full time nanny for 3 years, caring for our oldest son beginning when he was just three months old. She was an amazing caregiver through all the early phases of our son's life, from diapers and bottles to toddlerhood and playing and exploring. She kept him on a schedule to make sure...
- MaryKate M.
Silvia G.
5.0
Silvia is professional, considerate, dependable, and organized. She is wonderful with our children.
- Preethi V.
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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 $16.33 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 Des Plaines, IL?
Care.com currently has 3 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.