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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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Karalin D worked for me as a nanny/house manager for 4 years. Karalin was a very good, reliable, full- time employee. She took care of my 3 children before and after school (age range 3-11 years old over the course of her employment), and also on their days off...
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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.
Hello!
Thanks so much for taking a look at my profile. I'm an educator of over 10 years and a current Chicago Public Schools central office employee. I taught middle school Reading/Writing/English Language Arts for 10 years before advancing my career to become a coach for other teachers. I hold multiple advanced degrees in the...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Anggie M.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a certified childcare provider with five years of experience who is passionate about fostering children's growth and development. As a creative and friendly individual, I enjoy playing educational games, reading stories, and engaging in outdoor activities with children. My CPR training and willingness to help with cooking,...
Anggie can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
I'd describe my personality as loving, passionate, optimistic.
I like working with kids because they always bring a positive light to one's life in different ways. Each child has their own uniqueness that always shines through. I like being a safe space for their positivity and helping them grown as individuals.
I started...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
EDUCATION
The University of Iowa
College of Education, Iowa City, IA
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education (K-8)
Reading Endorsement K-8th
TEFL Certification
CERTIFICATIONS
Teacher Leader Certificate
Google Level 1 Certification
International Baccalaureate: Implementing agency - Category 1 (Primary Years Programme).
LETRS...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
With nearly 15 years of childcare experience, I am the ideal candidate to support your home with nannying, babysitting, or tutoring services (service prices vary). I am a dedicated and loving teacher with experience. Not only will your child spend time doing fun activities, but we will also spend the summer learning as we go! I...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have a passion for working with kids. With over 15+ years of experience, I am highly motivated to help and support a family by educating and watching their children. I am a pro at making healthy snacks, supervising homework and reading time, tutoring k-12, and providing a fun and upbeat environment.
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Clare B.
Chicago, IL
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! I am a senior at DePaul University in Chicago, IL but from Meridian, ID. I am going to be back home for about a month and a half for winter break and I am looking for full-time/part-time babysitting opportunities. I have been a babysitter for around 6 years now and have continued to babysit for families around Chicago, IL. I...
Clare can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Elizabeth G.
Chicago, IL
$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Elizabeth I have been working as a babysitter since I was 18yrs old. I enjoy working with kids, spending quality time with them by playing and doing crafts with them. Also helping with homework , learning new things, reading etc. I am a very responsible person and have experience with multiple kids.
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Erika J.
Chicago, IL
$25-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm currently a 10th grade Special Education English teacher in the Chicago Public School system. In addition to teaching students with disabilities I also have supported students that are learning English as a second language. As a native Spanish speaker, I tutors clients in Spanish language and support native Spanish speaking...
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate of NYU where I majored in music and minored in psychology. I am the oldest of 6 and have been a babysitter or nanny for 10 years. I have worked with children in Chicago Public Schools and New York Public Schools. I have plenty of experience tutoring kids in reading, writing, math, and music. I'm happy to...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Forest Park, IL
Stephanie M.
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 child engaged. She works with you to...
- Claudia C.
Abigail C.
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.
Katherine B.
5.0
Smart, attentive, caring, and a good sense of humor. Katie is excellent.
- James G.
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.
Jackie C.
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.
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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 January 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.