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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently finished a Master's degree in Applied Physics at Northwestern University. I have previously worked as a substitute teacher in Florida with children of all ages.
I like working with kids because they are always curious and I can relate to that feeling. I love helping kids discover the world around them.
I started...
Lidabel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lidabel was a wonderful sitter for my child. Even though we only met once, I was so impressed by her initiative and ability to keep my child engaged and entertained. She's reliable, punctual, and I wouldn't hesitate to call her again in the future."
Teresa Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love kids. Since early years my dream was to be a teacher and work with kids. I started that career about 16 years ago and have experience with babies and toddlers. I am non-smoker and very comfortable with pets. In my job I focus on the child, and safety is my priority. I like to keep kids busy, so we play together, go to the...
Magdalena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Magda has been our full-time nanny for almost 4 years, since our little ones were 1 and 4 years old. Her responsibilities have included, first and foremost, caring directly for them, including arranging and facilitating play dates (outdoors with fresh air when...
Laura B.
Alexandra R.
Chicago, IL
$17-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Alexandra I have taken care of kids from New Borns up to Pre Teens, some of my favorite activities I like doing with kids are; Arts and crafts, I love reading to them, helping them with their homework, depending on the age of the child I enjoy baking with them, I love taking the kids to the park, and having...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We had Alexandra watch our girls for two days. Our 3 year old can be pretty shy with new people but she loved playing with Alexandra and got on so well with her, I was pleasantly surprised!"
Sarah T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Heather and I am a 48-year-old mom of 3 kids ages 24, 22 & 19 I have a BA in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in reading. I taught Pre-school and Kindergarten years ago but then stopped to raise my family. I currently (and for the past 7 years) have been a teaching assistant at a local elementary school in...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Heather is truly fantastic and we were sad when our schedule changed and we couldn't keep her. Our boys loved being with Heather and look forward to more weekend/ date nights where she can be with them. "
Megan D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 53 years old. I raised 2 children, so I have a lot of experience with small kids and teenagers. I have a Bachelor's degree in history from a well-known university in Poland. I prefer that kids don't watch TV or play computer games too much. I think that more educational experience, like reading, studying history, geography,...
Grazyna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grazyna has watched over my four children for the past 5 years. She is one of the family to us. We met Grazyna when my eldest was just three and second was one. The children are now 8, 6, 4 and 2 years old and LOVE when Grazyna is coming over. Grazyna can...
Kathryn C.
Philip M.
Chicago, IL
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Professional In Test Prep English Tutoring, And Confidence Boosting!
5.0
(3)
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've had the pleasure of working with Philip for about a year now, and I can confidently say he is an outstanding tutor. He's always shown a deep understanding of the English language and has a natural ability to explain complex ideas in an engaging way that makes...
Toka E.
Maybelin M.
Chicago, IL
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maybelin, I am 31 years old and have lived in Chicago all my life and I currently live in Logan Square. I'm a former Chicago Public School tutor teaching K through 5th grade, handling several children at once and maintaining a safe, healthy environment. My main objective was to help them in reading, math and Spanish....
Maybelin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maybelin is truly the most nurturing and thoughtful caregiver I've ever met. We are so lucky to work with her! Our 7 month old adores her, smiles and giggles every time he sees her, and we are thankful to have her as a part of our family"
Lily B.
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, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Eila is a delightful caregiver and worked very well with my young adult autistic daughter. Eila knew how to break down a project with my daughter in a way that was understandable, was thorough about checking in with my daughter during "alone time". I highly...
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Megan F.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a high school English and history teacher, looking for part time nannying and tutoring opportunities. I love spending time with children and have been babysitting for 10 years, from newborns to teens. I have previous nanny experience and I'm very flexible, energetic, and friendly. When babysitting I spend a lot of time...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Megan has been wonderful for our 2.5 year old son - and for us! She has been available last minute as well as able to stay later when torrential downpours delay our concerts. From the minute she walks in the door she is on the floor playing trains and blocks and...
Traci T.
Jennifer D.
Chicago, IL
$39/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Happy! Safe! Healthy! That's my main goal when caring for your little ones! I have more than three decades of childcare experience... mom, preschool teacher, nanny, babysitter! From newborns to teens, multiples, single child and large groups, I've done it all.
Arts and crafts, Pinterest snacks, reading, imaginative play,...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Jennifer is the most wonderful nanny! She is so sweet and loving I knew right away she would take great care of my baby! She also loves doing art projects with him that are age appropriate and I loved coming home from work with a new finger painting project, etc....
Rebecca L.
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience teaching and nurturing children. I raised two daughters and taught at the elementary level for 6 years. I ran my own daycare and after school program as well as owned two after school arts programs, taught creative writing and worked as a reading instructor. Children are wonderful! I have had...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy worked for us for 5 full years. She started with our family when my oldest daughter was just a few weeks old. At first, it was part-time, and gradually she came to work for us as a full-time nanny. She was with us through the birth of our second child, and was...
Sarah B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a former daycare teacher of 25+ years and have an early childhood education degree from DePaul University. I have a clean driving record, and I'm CPR certified.
I enjoy children of all ages and have been a nanny for newborns to 10 years. I love going to the park and spending time outside. I also enjoy reading,...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Donna has cared for our two boys and in a very short time had become such a part of our family. My kids are always looking forward to the days when Donna comes. She does projects with my 5 year old and 1.5 year old as well. She is always taking them to the park,...
Beth D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Michelle. I have been a nanny for over 20 years. I have 2 boys that are now young adults. I love my career as a nanny. I believe I am so much more. A role model, teacher and part of the family. I do lots of activities including arts and crafts, games, music, reading, and learning ABC's and numbers. I also help with...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle has watched my older son after school and they have always gotten along very well! I am amazed at her ability to care for several children at a time and yet be able to provide them each with personal attention. There is plenty to do in the playroom or...
Irina 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.
Oriana A.
Chicago, IL
$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm very affectionate, sweet but at the same time firm. I'm also very fun as I'm a camping leader so kids will never get bored and we can sing so many songs in English and Spanish so your kids can also be bilingual.
I am part of a non traditional educational system that increase emotional, financial and leadership skills that...
Oriana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We did a nanny share with Oriana. She took care of our 3 month old and another families 3 month old for a year during Covid. She was great the kids and dependable."
Kevin M.
Sean C.
Park Ridge, IL
$20-50/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have a degree in Public Relations with a minor in English from DePaul University. Until recently, I have worked in California writing campaigns for a well-known brand. I have since moved back to Chicago on account of missing the winter-just kidding! The truth is, the corporate world just wasn't for me. I have a passion...
5.0
"Sean helped my 5th grader through remote learning during the 2020-2021 school year while both parents were at home. Sean was flexible with scheduling and changed his schedule depending on our family's needs and changing class times. Sean was supportive of my child...
Gretchen Q.
Ana M.
Chicago, IL
$26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents !! I'm a experienced kind nanny who loves take care of children as if they were my own.
I have a Degree as a Computer Teacher so if you are in need of someone who supports your children with the E-learning, I will be totally comfortable doing it.
Also I have been working as a full time/part time nanny with...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paola is so wonderful with our 20 month old daughter, who had never had a babysitter before. She's caring, engaging and such a pleasure to work with. Our daughter really enjoys Paola and we appreciate her greatly."
Kristen O.
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Harwood Heights, IL
Lidabel O.
5.0
Lidabel was a wonderful sitter for my child. Even though we only met once, I was so impressed by her initiative and ability to keep my child engaged and entertained. She's reliable, punctual, and I wouldn't hesitate to call her again in the future.
- Teresa Z.
Magdalena C.
5.0
Magdalena is an amazing child caretaker, she is thoughtful, kind, loving, creative, punctual, and most of all, our children adore her. I consider our family very lucky to have had her watching our girls.
- Care member
Alexandra R.
5.0
We had Alexandra watch our girls for two days. Our 3 year old can be pretty shy with new people but she loved playing with Alexandra and got on so well with her, I was pleasantly surprised!
- Sarah T.
Heather S.
5.0
Heather is truly fantastic and we were sad when our schedule changed and we couldn't keep her. Our boys loved being with Heather and look forward to more weekend/ date nights where she can be with them.
- Megan D.
Grazyna A.
5.0
Grace was helping us with our 1.5 year toddler part time when our second baby was just born, and we also contact Grace when we need a backup! She did an amazing job for our girl, she is able to get her very interested in a play so our girl who always get dramatic when parents leave would just be so...
- Karina M.
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How much do reading tutors charge near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Harwood Heights, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $50.00 per hour as of April 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 Harwood Heights, IL?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Harwood Heights, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Harwood Heights 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 Harwood Heights that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights 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 Harwood Heights, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights, 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.