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Find reading tutors in Downers Grove, IL that you’ll love
60 reading tutors are listed in Downers Grove, IL
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 4 years
Reading tutors in Downers Grove, IL
I am currently tutoring a 4-year-old boy. Teaching him early developmental skills, ABC's, 123's, colors, reading and writing. I also nanny and teach my kids there the same thing. I like to help them with homework.
I am a graduate of Bowling Green State University, with a Bachelor's of Science in Inclusive Early Childhood Education. I love working with kids and have classroom experience. I love making any moment a teaching moment. I have experience student teaching in Pre K, and classroom experience with pre K through 8th grade. I am...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 2nd year college student currently attending Caltech, one of the world's top universities, and majoring in astrophysics with a minor in math. I graduated high school with a 4. 7 GPA, and I took almost all advanced/AP classes. I've always been super passionate about academics. I want to help students get the most out of...
In college, I majored in molecular and cellular biology, did neuroscience research and am currently a first year medical student. I also have experience tutoring middle school children, high schoolers, and adults and have mentored elementary school learners in the past.
I currently teach 5th grade students in the western suburbs of Chicago. I have been an elementary school teacher for 15 years (1st, 3rd, and 5th grade experience) with endorsements in Language Arts, Social Sciences, Science, and Teaching English Language Learners. I obtained my undergraduate degree in elementary education from...
Hello - My name is Julia, and I am currently a first year medical student at Midwestern University. I have extensive experience as a Biology and Chemistry tutor - but I'm available for all other subjects as well (Math, English, etc).
My past experience includes tutoring middle school, high school and college age students in...
5.0
(1)
"A Mother's love is patient, gentle, caring, protective, Unconditional an eternal". Hello! My name is Shakira and I am 36 years old. I am a substitute Teacher and I have a 8 Yr old son and a 9 Yr old daughter. I am CPR certified. I graduated from college in 2011 with a BA in Fashion Design. I have always loved kids, they are so...
Shakira can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shakira is an AMAZING sitter for my son. She has been watching him since I went back to work when he turned 3 months old and now he is 9 months. She helps him in his personal development by taking the time to teach him different skills based on his age range. She's...
Shenika W.
I'm a mature mom of 2 grown sons in their 30s, with years of childcare experience. My interests include nature and Chicago sports. I enjoy playing games, reading and helping with homework.
Ann can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Experienced mother and 20+ years as a paid childcare provider seeking 25 or more hours weekly providing household management services plus after-school and school holiday childcare, including homework assistance and transportation to activities and fun play adventures. I hope to spend the summer with the children too! I am an...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
In 2009, I had the utmost pleasure of working with an 18-month-old baby boy. He was diagnosed with Leukemia at 11 months old and needed specialized care while both of his parents went to work. I worked with K and his family for almost 5 years, with 4 of those years working full-time. During those years, I watched over K sister...
Yaejin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Hi everyone! I have recently graduated highschool May 2023. I enjoy reading, working out, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. I also really love disney and am a kid at heart. Over the past 2 years l've worked four different jobs one including a swim instructing job where I taught children ages 6 months to...
Iliyah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Katty G.
Downers Grove, IL
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Katty and I'm a 27 years old. In high school, I took a child development class for 2 years and I was a children's tutor after school. I have over 7 years of paid babysitting experience with newborns to preteens even twins and I have taken care of my 8-year-old brother since he was a baby. I have my own car with...
Katty can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
"She was great with my grandfather and dog!!! Keep in mind an 84 year old is like a big toddler who thinks they can do everything so I knew this was a big job! On top of my 50 pound German Shepherd mix. Katty was flawless with the scheduled medications and making...
Austin A.
Catherine L.
Downers Grove, IL
$16-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Mature, Responsible, Patient, Experienced Nanny And Teacher
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Catherine.
I am a Mature, Nurturing Full-time Nanny and teacher with 7 years experience working with preschool through early elementary in 3 different families. References available upon request..
I am willing to customize in-home teaching to suit your child's needs and interests. I have hands-on experience...
Catherine can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Catherine has an open, friendly and extroverted personality that engages people in conversation.
She is extremely competent in the subject matter that she is presenting or tutoring.
Having raised children during her life as a full time mom, makes her...
Daniel F.
5.0
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Hello my name is Petra. I am 43 years old woman. I am mother of two girls(14, 4). I love kids and always did. I am the oldest of four, so I helped my mom ever since my brother were born. I spent 2 years in England as an Au-pair and loved it so I decided to continue. I have over 20 years experience and great references . I like...
Petra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Ms. Petra is the most dependable caregiver that we have ever had. She has never missed a day and truly cares for our sons well being. She is also creative, kind, and trustworthy. We appreciate her so much. If our son was not going to kindergarten we would...
Care member
I received my BA along with an educational endorsement enabling me to work with children on letter/number recognition, articulation, phonetics, reading, writing, school preparedness, and homework. I have taken care of children off and on in some capacity since I was 11 years old. I have experience working with therapists to help...
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Kamilah, and I am passionate about education and childcare. I hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and have years of experience teaching and mentoring children. Before earning my doctorate, I taught middle school math, science, and computer literacy, creating engaging lessons tailored to individual learning...
Kamilah can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kamilah is amazing with children! She is so compassionate, caring and patient. She is tactful & reliable. "
Raqina B.
Brenda B.
Naperville, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
"Experienced Mom And Center Director Excited To Share Fun And Learning!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm a seasoned mom of 2 boys (13 and 16 years old) and 1 poodle. I have a masters degree in special education and over 23 years of teaching kids with autism. I've taken CPR and first aide.
As a babysitter, I believe it's important to keep children engaged in activities, whether it's outside time, games, crafts or...
Brenda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brenda was absolutely amazing! She had a warm caring take charge attitude that my kids responded to very well! They loved their time with her and we will be booking her again soon! Thank you again!!"
Janelle K.
Amber P.
Naperville, IL
$16-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Amber, I am 24 years old and working with children is my passion! I am a very out going, ambitious, responsible, kind, empathetic and cheerful person. In the future I plan on going to school to become a special education teacher, but as of right now I am not in school and love being a nanny! In my free time...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amber is always on time. She is patient and caring with my 6 year old high functioning autistic son. He adores her."
Jaymie G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Barbara. I have cared for children of all ages. I love kids and care for them as if they were my own. I worked at Greentree Daycare/Preschool in Wheaton from 2001 to 2004 as a teachers assistant for 2-year-olds then was made lead teacher before I left to nanny for a family with two children. I nannied for this...
Barbara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Barbara is wonderful with kids. She is hands on and enjoys her time with kids. Barbara is always happy and laughing and brings a great environment to your home. "
Andrea B.
5.0
(1)
Hi! After retiring from the education field I found that I missed teaching and assisting students to reach their highest potential. I have 34 years of experience teaching grades 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the elementary level, as well as teaching at the Middle School level in 6th grade Social Studies, 7th grade Social Studies and 7th...
5.0
"Mrs G as she is known in my house is loved by our family. I have three kids who have bounced between hybrid and remote learning this school year. She has been a tremendous asset to our family. She takes the time to understand the curriculum, work through their...
Kelly A.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Downers Grove, IL
Shakira Q.
5.0
Shakira is an AMAZING sitter for my son. She has been watching him since I went back to work when he turned 3 months old and now he is 9 months. She helps him in his personal development by taking the time to teach him different skills based on his age range. She's such a caring individual. My...
- Shenika W.
Katty G.
5.0
She was great with my grandfather and dog!!! Keep in mind an 84 year old is like a big toddler who thinks they can do everything so I knew this was a big job! On top of my 50 pound German Shepherd mix. Katty was flawless with the scheduled medications and making sure everyone was fed and the house...
- Austin A.
Catherine L.
5.0
Catherine has done a wonderful job of caring for and tutoring our 5 year old over the past year. She has been reliable, dependable, patient and flexible throughout this entire pandemic. We would not have survived this past year without her!
- Amanda L.
Petra Z.
5.0
Petra became a member of the family. She is easy-going, child centered, caring, and flexible. She went above and beyond what she needed to and always followed the expectations of our household and family. Not to mention, my house was very clean and tidy when I arrived home. She was understanding of...
- Care member
Kamilah J.
5.0
Kamilah is amazing with children! She is so compassionate, caring and patient. She is tactful & reliable.
- Raqina B.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Downers Grove, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Downers Grove, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Downers Grove, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $23.27 per hour as of March 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 Downers Grove, IL?
Care.com currently has 15 reading tutors in Downers Grove, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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.
Ratings for Downers Grove, IL reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Reading Tutors in Downers Grove, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.