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60 reading tutors are listed in Elmwood Park, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Elmwood Park, IL
Kisha J.
Chicago, IL
$36/hr • 3 yrs exp
You Will Not Regret Hiring Me To Care For Or Look After Your Little Ones!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kisha, I am 19 with 3 years of experience caring for kids. I come from a large family which gave me plenty of opportunity to play around with kids and learn to care for them responsibly.
I am currently a full time pre law student and looking forward to the day I call myself a lawyer.
I adapt easily. Maybe your little...
Kisha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kisha was attentive to our children ages 2&7. She took them to play outside, made sure they weren’t hungry, played with them. And also cleaned our home washing all the dirty dishes, sweeping up the floors, and putting away the dirty laundry. My kids had a great...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kamaria and I am currently a junior at Roosevelt University studying Integrated Marketing Communications. I have been working with kids since I was 12 and I fell in love with it. I started by watching my younger siblings which include a set of twins. Over time I started to watch my family member's children and...
Kamaria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Professional, communicative and would hire again."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Ian is a recent college graduate with a love of language, writing, and programming who is excited to gain teaching experience and meet new people.
5.0
"My kids had the best time with Ian! I was always confident to call him because I knew kids would be having fun and most importantly they would be safe."
Julieta G.
Bonnie K.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have tutored children of grade school age and higher, all subjects. I am great at making learning fun. I am a certified substitute teacher in northern Cook County. I have an extensive medical background, as I have worked in health care for over 15 years, and am also an EMT
5.0
"I hired Bonnie to tutor my 9 and 8 years old. I am very happy with her, she is very responsive, and she is helping my daughters in math, ELA subjects . My daughters are happy too and we feel they already improved after a month she has been tutoring !"
Viviana C.
Sydney P.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
Flexible, Experienced Sitter Looking For Occasional Babysitting Opportunities!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sydney. I love nature, reading, traveling, music, animals, and spending time with friends and family. I'm a proud auntie of a 3-year-old and 5-month-old! Educational, professional, and personal experience have provided me with a strong foundation for child care. After earning my Bachelor's degree, I began my career in...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We just love Sydney! Z. loves her too! Sydney is a charming, sweet, young lady. Has the energy and patience to keep up with our 11 month old. She keeps her entertained and always has a smile!"
Jill F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring and teaching for 8 years and work with children from a wide variety of backgrounds and needs! I am currently a second grade special education teacher. I specialize in reading and phonics instruction for students with diverse needs, including dyslexia and autism. I received my elementary teaching degree from...
Eila can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We had a great experience with Eila watching our 2 y/o! She was friendly, communicative, and trustworthy. Our daughter was in good hands and we would/will hire her again."
Jillian D.
5.0
(4)
Howdy! My name is Sierra, and I have over 11 years of experience ranging from babysitting to daycare to full-time nannying. I love to work with babies and toddlers but have experience with kids all the way up to 13. I am looking for a full-time nanny family starting the first week of June.
I pride myself on my energetic and...
Sierra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sierra was our daughter's daycare teacher, and was truly a gift to our family. She encouraged our daughter's creativity, spirit, and sense of fun! We always got great updates from her and could tell our daughter just loved her."
Margaret J.
Lacey M.
Evanston, IL
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early-Childhood Education Student With 10 Years Of Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 8 years of experience working with children. I have worked as a full-time summer nanny for three years, an after school nanny for 7 months, and an infant nanny for 1 year. I also have lots of part time experience. I am currently working as a nanny for a 12-month-old. I love working with babies and toddlers especially,...
Lacey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Lacey has been so wonderful to have as a babysitter! She is responsible and caring and our son just adores her. We feel so thankful to have Lacey as a caregiver."
Shay A.
Tiffany N.
Chicago, IL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking To Be A Loving Full Time Nanny To Any Amazing Child!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 14 plus years of child care experience. I have worked in the classroom/daycare setting and Nanny for several years with children from ages 0-6 yrs. I've taken trainings on working in small groups with children, math workshops, and currently work daily on different arts and crafts learning activities for toddlers. I...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany was by far one of the most nurturing nannies I managed to encounter.
My daughter is really uncomfortable around strangers, however, after a half hour or so of soothing, she managed to deescalate the situation in a professional manner. My wife also...
Dan R.
Lea R.
Chicago, IL
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 12 Years Of K-8 Teaching Experience And A Master Of Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lea! I've been a CPS elementary teacher for the past 12 years and am now looking to become a full-time nanny. I have a Masters of Education and have taught students in grades K-8, in all core subject areas. I specialize in reading and writing instruction.
I've been vetted by Care. com to provide on-call...
Lea can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ms. Lea is WONDERFUL with children!! The first time I hired her both my kids (6 and 8) were in a bad mood (unrelated to Lea) right before she came, but she was able to calm them within minutes and they started liking her and talked with her right away! (They are...
Melissa L.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Stephanie and I have been teaching with Chicago Public Schools for 11 years. I teach middle school language arts and social studies and would love to support your child. I can support students with long term novel study units, focused on comprehension and writing in response to reading, as well as targeted...
5.0
"Stephanie always has the child's best interest in mind. She has 8 years of teaching experience and that comes with a wide knowledge of different strategies which she uses to help her students reach their goals.
She is very creative in finding ways to keep the...
Claudia C.
Alia S.
Berwyn, IL
$20-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter & Nanny Seeking Nighttime And Weekend Babysitting Position
5.0
(1)
Previously a 7-12 Social Studies teacher with Masters degree in American History. I currently work as a regionally based Admissions Counselor for a university in another state. My work includes advising Chicagoland high school students through the college admissions process.
I am academically trained in child development (all...
Alia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I would hire Alia back any day if she was still where I am! My kids loved having her in our home."
Lindsay L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Paige and I am an experienced teacher/tutor/caregiver with 10 years experience with children aging from infant to 10 years old. I have been teaching for 3 years I am currently a Master kindergarten Teacher at a charter school in Chicago. In 2017 I received my Masters in Urban Education and type 03 certification...
5.0
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with a Bachelor's in Psychology from IU, and I currently work as a mental health professional with children and adolescents. I found that I loved working with kids when I first started babysitting in high school, and I have continued to do so since. I was an older sibling and cousin in a large family so being a...
Ashlynn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ashlynn has babysat for us many times. Our daughters (9 and 11) love her and always feel safe and comfortable having her over. We don’t have family in the area so we’ve even had Ashlynn stay overnight and felt totally comfortable with her doing so. Everything was...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Adia !
I believe that education is essential and crucial to a healthy mind. From the early age of 9, I was placed in honors classes due to my advanced learning capabilities. My parents helped me understand the importance of learning, and it is my goal to help children become more confident in trouble subjects. I...
5.0
"Adia has been extremely beneficial to my child's learning process. Combining both classic and modern teaching methods. She shows up punctual, professional and prepared. Would highly recommend."
Ernest L.
5.0
(1)
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. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Firstly, I absolutely adore children. I have had a passion for caring for others since I was a little girl and am often told I have a natural gift when it comes to children. Safety is always my main priority, in my home and where ever I go. Coming from a big city, caring for numerous families of young kids, my super nanny...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is a mom who understands that leaving your little one(s) with anyone is a big deal! She cares for the children like her own and can handle multiple kids/schedules for all ages. Plus- she makes certain to not just understand your expectations but to exceed...
Dionne M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Amy and I'm a full-time Montessori preschool teacher looking to babysit in my spare time. I started my teaching career at a preschool in Marin County, California. I absolutely loved this job and quickly fell in love with early childhood education. Through education courses at St. Mary's College of California, I learned...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Philip M.
Chicago, IL
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Professional In Test Prep English Tutoring, And Confidence Boosting!
5.0
(2)
I have 5+ years of experience in teaching, tutoring, and childcare for students of all ages. I specialize in standardized test prep and all aspects of English: reading comprehension, grammar, writing skills, and ESL. I also have experience with French, math, and the dramatic arts.
What I love most about education is getting to...
5.0
"I have worked alongside Philip for about a year and he is a beyond excellent tutor! He has a deep well of knowledge for reading and English. He does a great job breaking down complex topics especially grammar into simpler pieces and making the knowledge stick with...
Ian S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have tutored students in math and science from 3rd-8th grades. I have also tutored students in reading in 1st and 2nd grades.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Elmwood Park, IL
Kisha J.
5.0
Kisha was a fantastic babysitter for our one-year-old son. She was attentive, engaging, and safety-conscious. She was right on time and was able to calm our baby down before bed which is a challenging task considering that we are staying for a short period of time and baby still not familiar with...
- Nasser A.
Kamaria G.
5.0
Kamaria was great and very attentive to my children. My children liked her and felt comfortable from the moment she walked in. Her communication was great. She made sure my children got whatever it was that they were looking for. Kamaria also shielded my youngest child who gets nervous; from a dog...
- Mikalos J.
Ian K.
5.0
Reliable, responsive and smart. My kids love him. Our favorite babysitter.
- Hilary B.
Bonnie K.
5.0
Bonnie was a full-time home school teacher for our two 9 y.o. kids. She brought with her a lot of structure, expertise, and a sense of a real classroom, which our kids were missing.
Thank you, Bonnie - you helped our kids a great deal!
- Lara S.
Sydney P.
5.0
We just love Sydney! Z. loves her too! Sydney is a charming, sweet, young lady. Has the energy and patience to keep up with our 11 month old. She keeps her entertained and always has a smile!
- Jill F.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Elmwood Park, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Elmwood Park, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Elmwood Park, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $19.71 per hour as of November 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 Elmwood Park, IL?
Care.com currently has 7 reading tutors in Elmwood Park, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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.