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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
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Marla, it's a pleasure to meet you! I'm energetic, extroverted, and love to explore and try new things! I have a B. S. in Economics, and an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Seton Hall University. My hobbies include traveling, reading, theatre and museums.
I'm new to Chicago, but not to childcare. I've babysat and...
Marla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"She's very mature and responsible."
Marie E.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a loving caring nanny for the last 20 years. My last position lasted over eight to half years. It was for two lovely little girls who are now ages 8-1/2 and 6-1/2. Both attend school all day now so my services were no longer needed. During my time there, I performed a variety of duties. I did everything from the...
Deidre can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Deidre worked with our family for about 4 months in the fall of 2018. She supervised our two boys after school, drove them to activities (safely), and would babysit for us from time to time. She was always on time, always kept the children safe and was excellent...
Trevor H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Karly, and I'm a graduate student that just recently moved to Chicago for school. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, and spent the past year as a kindergarten teaching assistant in St. Louis. I am currently pursuing my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and hope to work with young...
Karly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Karly has watched our boys (ages 10 and 14), one of which is on the autism spectrum, and she's also watched our niece and nephew. She's great with communication, very punctual, and all the kids really like her! I only hesitate to leave a review because I hope...
Rachel L.
5.0
(2)
I am a certified English Language Arts Teacher for grades 6-12 with ample experience mentoring and teaching children, young adults, and college students.
- In high school, I was a successful baby sitter who enjoyed working with both outgoing and shy children.
- In college, I began my teaching career as a teacher's assistant...
5.0
"Christina is an amazingly dedicated, purposeful, thoughtful and talented teacher. I recommend her with the highest regards!"
Tiffany B.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a freshman in college at Loyola University. I have always been very good at both English and science throughout my years in school. I took Honors courses in English and AP courses in science and English in high school. I scored 35's on the science and English sections of the ACT. I LOVE writing and editing papers! As...
5.0
"She is amazing and brilliant! Always helped out with the kids."
Huxley P.
John B.
Chicago, IL
$65-150/hr • 10 yrs exp
Education Professional, Private Tutor, Home School Curriculum Developer, Literacy Specialist, Author
5.0
(1)
I am an education professional and award-winning children's book author with experience teaching students ages 5 through college. I have both a M. S. and Ph. D. in Education. In addition to teaching at the university and high school levels, I have worked with numerous families to develop and teach home school curriculum. This...
5.0
"Our son is a bright, creative boy who has struggled with reading and language his entire academic life. We tried multiple interventions, e.g.reading camps, extra classroom reading time, various tutors. None of these made a significant difference. Our son not only...
Bernadette D.
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I have worked with little ones of all ages for well over a decade, both as a teacher and a nanny. In addition to hands on experience, I also recently completed Early Childcare Education 1 and 2. I really have a passion to encourage every child's growth and to be a source validation/empowerment. I would say that I am a...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Abigail has been a great partner with our family! My kids adore her and I appreciate her timeliness and dependability. She is a sweet soul who loves to play and be creative with the kids."
Patty C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a babysitter, I have nine years of experience. I worked for six months as a full time nanny and started when the child was 4 months old. During college, I worked as a camp counselor, so I love crafts. I was a teacher's assistant in the Early Child Development Lab for two and a half years. At the daycare center, I worked with...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Smart, attentive, caring, and a good sense of humor. Katie is excellent. "
James 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.
Mira I.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 16 yrs exp
Qualified And Dependable Nanny/ House Manager! *16 YEARS EXPERIANCE*
5.0
(2)
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: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Brooke A.
Willowbrook, IL
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced (and Very Cool) Tutor For Fall/Winter 2024/25
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Glad you found me! I'm Brooke, and I'm excited to get to know you!
I have over 6 years (and counting!) of tutoring experience in ASL, Spanish, Algebra/basic math, and English, as well as general tutoring/homework support. For 4 years, I have worked with children with communication and learning disabilities.
Having worked with...
5.0
"Brooke was unbelievable. We were so sad when she left for college. Any family that has the opportunity to hire Brooke will be beyond pleased. She's amazing."
Coleen B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate with a degree in Elementary Education and a specialization in reading and language arts from the University of Iowa. I currently am a teacher at a local school so am unable to work during school hours. I love working with children. I completed two semesters student teaching and had many classes involving...
Jackie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have loved having Jackie at our house. She is professional and very good with both kids. She is excellent at keeping our schedule and assisting with homework duties. We have had her at least once a week since our first meeting with her."
Lisa H.
5.0
(2)
Hello families and thank you for reading my profile. My name is Karalin and I am currently looking for a family to spoil. I have been a full-time nanny in the Chicago area for over 18 years now. This is my profession and I love it! Teaching children in a way that they can understand is my passion. I would be interested in a...
Karalin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"K worked for my family for 5 years. She did everything that was expected of her and more. Took care of 2 children, cooked, cleaned, did laundry, etc. "
Care member
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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Serena! With 5 years of experience in babysitting and tutoring elementary and middle school aged kids, I'm passionate about supporting children's growth. Having worked at Kumon, I specialize in helping kids with math and reading, using engaging and personalized methods. Whether it's assisting with homework or providing a...
Serena can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Hi! My name's Tricia. I'm a kindergarten teacher looking to tutor after school. I have 10 years of classroom experience and 6 years of tutoring experience. I specialize in teaching younger students (3-year-olds-8-year-olds) and my passion is teaching kids how to read. I currently teach at a gifted school and have enjoy the...
Tricia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Ella Y.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Ella! I'm a college student at DePaul studying Writing and Rhetoric. I am currently a writing and essay tutor at DePaul and have tutored elementary and high school students freelance too. This past winter I was a Fairy Princess at the Walnut Room where I loved interacting with kids and families. When I'm not being...
Ella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Hello! I am a PhD student at DePaul with 5 years of experience babysitting for two girls. I can help with homework and writing in particular if that's a problem area (I was an employed tutor at my college for a few years).
I am attentive, encouraging, and nurturing, but importantly, not a pushover. I love reading with children...
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Forest Park, IL
Marla G.
5.0
My children absolutely love Marla. She has such an upbeat personality that is contagious. They enjoy spending time with her in my absence.
- Jennifer S.
Deidre S.
5.0
Deidre was early very kind and helpful!
- Brittany F.
Karly T.
5.0
Karly has watched our boys (ages 10 and 14), one of which is on the autism spectrum, and she's also watched our niece and nephew. She's great with communication, very punctual, and all the kids really like her! I only hesitate to leave a review because I hope she's available when we need her.
- Rachel L.
Christina D.
5.0
Christina was great, passionate and dedicated tutor to our son. We are so sorry she cannot tutor him this year.
- Marija S.
Rebecca T.
5.0
She is amazing and brilliant! Always helped out with the kids.
- Huxley P.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Forest Park, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Forest Park, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Forest Park, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $26.50 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 Forest Park, IL?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Forest Park, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Forest 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 Forest Park that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest Park, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Forest 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 Forest 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.