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Find reading tutors in Highwood, IL that you’ll love

60 reading tutors are listed in Highwood, IL

The average posted rate is $37/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 10 years

Reading tutors in Highwood, IL

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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$50-75/hr10 yrs exp

Private Teacher

5.0

(6)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Master's Degree in Education and over 20 years of classroom experience teaching math, English, language arts, science, music/drama and art. I currently hold an Illinois certificate teaching 1st - 9th grade with endorsements in math, language arts, social studies and art. In addition, I have over 7 years experience as a...
5.0
"Lauren used a wide variety of techniques to keep my ADHD son engaged and interested in learning mathematical concepts. She created fun games, personalized board games, rhyming devices, cards, dice, and other concrete hands-on materials. These help my son learn...

Russell W.

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Jennifer B.


Highwood, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a teaching Assistant at a school with children who have special needs, and am looking for some extra work in the afternoons or early evenings to help out your family! My interests include watching and playing sports. Any outdoor activities i. e. going to the park, the beach, the pool. Arts and crafts, board games, cooking...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Lauren H.


Lake Bluff, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Seeking Full Time Nanny/Sitter Position!

4.3

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always gravitated towards working with children. I began babysitting for my younger sister/family friends at a young age and continued to do so throughout High School. During High School I participated in an Early Childhood class for two years where we were taught how to teach and worked with preschoolers several times...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"We hired Lauren to care for our daughter and she quickly became part of our family. If my husband didn't need to relocate due to his work I have no doubt that she would still be our sitter. Lauren was extremely talented with art and my daughter loved her drawings!...

Sarah E.

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Heather S.


Glenview, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available.

Hired by 2 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Sarah W.


Deerfield, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Teacher Available For Summer!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 9 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 12+ years. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's degree as a Reading Specialist from DePaul University. I have spent several...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Sarah is the best sitter anyone can ask for. She has an extremely pleasant personality, is in complete control with the kids, and gives us great comfort and confidence. Sarah has been helping me with my toddler and infant for 2 years now and both my daughters...

Sukhu K.

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Farideh R.


Glenview, IL

$28-30/hr20 yrs exp

Nanny, Licensed Teacher

I have an early childhood education degree. I have worked as a nanny, teacher for several years. I like doing arts and crafts, going to the library and the park, and reading
Farideh can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Farideh has a flair for education and truly enjoyed that aspect of enriching my children's lives. She also was a great cook and ensured my children ate hot meals (and a variety including Iranian or Israeli dishes). My kids loved Farideh and continue to enjoy seeing...

Laura S.

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Paige C.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I am majoring in elementary education so I have lots of experience in classrooms. I have tutored many children from the ages of 6-12. I am also on my college dance team. I have taught dancers from the ages of 3-12 as I have trained for over 15 years in all genres.
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Amy L.


Lake Forest, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Tutoring For Children K-6, Certified Teacher With Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified teacher of K-8th grades who has taken time off to raise my own children. I have taught 4th, 2nd, and 1st grades and having training in behavior therapy. I am available during after school and early evening hours and have reasonable rates.
5.0
"Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her."

Laila H.

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Dana L.


Deerfield, IL

$49/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 30-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I have continued to do what I love best and that's be with kids. I feel like the BEST me is brought out when I'm around your kids and I would love the opportunity to be your babysitter/Nanny. I love going to the...
Dana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her...

Michelle L.

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Sarah W.


Deerfield, IL

$85-100/hr8 yrs exp

Certified Teacher Available For Tutoring And Babysitting & Full Time SUMMER!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 8 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 10+ years. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's degree as a Reading Specialist from DePaul University. I have spent several...
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Maria M.


Highland Park, IL

$23/hr2 yrs exp

Experience Child Care Provided Highland Park. I Speak English And Spanish. Preferably Weekends.

I'd describe my personality as patient, cheerful and active. I like working with kids because it is rewarding. It offers you the chance to positively impact their early development, helping them grow, learn, and explore the world around them. The opportunity to positively impact children's lives, fostering their growth and...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello families, my name is Christopher, and I am a current student at the University of Illinois Chicago seeking a degree in Education. My childcare experience spans most of my life and has included children aged from infancy to adolescence. In addition to working in child care, I have participated in tutoring for students of...
Christopher can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Vanessa C.


Glenview, IL

$15-20/hr

Part-time Tutor Available

I have been volunteering as a tutor for almost 2 years; I tutor two boys, ages 9 and 11, with reading, writing, and math. I currently am a full-time student majoring in Creative Writing and Philosophy. If you have a child who is struggling and could use some extra help with their academic or creative work, I would love to hear...
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Allison B.


Glenview, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, And Tutor

Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent this past academic year working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Elena G.


Northbrook, IL

$19-40/hr

Enthusiastic Tutor For Kids

I'd love to share my knowledge with others and help children improve their intellectual abilities. I am an enthusiastic person and always striving to progress.
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Izabella K.


Wheeling, IL

$15/hr1 yrs exp

Part- Time Tutor

I Tutor for 1 year in any kind of homework help from all subjects and I tutor from 1-8 grade. I tutor part time after school only I can do weekends in the afternoon it depends.
Hi, my name is Shelly, I have over 20 years of experience as a nanny, I have 3 grown children of my own. I was once a Headstart Teacher . I am CPR / First AID certified, , Certified Nurse Assistant , I also have some college background , I am experienced in newborn to young adults. Love arts and crafts , music , reading and...
Shelmadine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

Special Needs Care

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, optimistic, and fun! I like working with kids because it's something I have done since I was young, I've always been around children. My mother is a preschool teacher and teaches ages 2-4. She would always bring me into work with her and I would play with the kids and read to them and...
Experienced babysitter with a passion for nurturing and safety. Fun activities and reliable care guaranteed! On top of experience babysitting, I have about 3 years of experience working with small children as an Early Learning Tutor at Kumon. I love spending time with kids and organizing activities! I am known for being very...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi My name is Livvia. I am a 17-year-old student that attends High School. I am in all honors classes (college leveled) and can help 9th grade and under curriculum. I am a honor roll student and receive all A's. I love helping kids as I would like to be a teacher when I'm older. I charge 15 dollars an hour!

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Recent reading tutor reviews in Highwood, IL

Lauren G.

5.0

Lauren is the perfect tutor for our son with reading challenges. She is to the point with him and he is now motivated to learn and to excel. Super happy we found Lauren and excited to see further progress

- Masha L.

Lauren H.

5.0

We hired Lauren back when we were living in Illinois- I met her through a mutual friend. Lauren quickly became part of our family as our daughter connected to her immediately! Lauren is a very talented artist and my daughter loved doing crafts with her, in fact she still has a drawing of princess...

- Sarah E.

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.

Sarah W.

5.0

Great communication, very dependable & flexible. BEST decision I've ever made is hiring her. BOTH my children get excited when its her day to come over

- Nicole R.

Farideh R.

5.0

Farideh has a flair for education and truly enjoyed that aspect of enriching my children's lives. She also was a great cook and ensured my children ate hot meals (and a variety including Iranian or Israeli dishes). My kids loved Farideh and continue to enjoy seeing her years later even though she...

- Laura S.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Reading Tutors in Highwood, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.