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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/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Lauren H.


Lake Bluff, IL

$15-25/hr • 9 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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Christopher F.


Wheeling, IL

$16/hr • 8 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I have a dog business that I run out of my home and I have used Christopher many times as a back up sitter. He has provided dog walking, daycare and boarding services in my home when I was away on various vacations. Christopher is a reliable, trustworthy...

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Sarah W.


Deerfield, IL

$20-40/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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.

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Margaret C.


Libertyville, IL

$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Short Notice Availability

Hello, My name is Margaret . I grew up in Highland Park, Illinois and have had an affinity for children at an early age. I started babysitting my nieces and nephews, especially during the summer. I always invented creative and fun games, and I find that children have always connected to my personality and my exciting spirit. I...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Very sweet with children. House was picked up & clean when I returned. She fed them what I prepared, etc"

Kristin R.

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Farideh R.


Glenview, IL

$28-30/hr • 20 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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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Ella V.


Glencoe, IL

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

My name is Ella. Looking for a position as a nanny. I was a full-time nanny and a part-time babysitter for 15 years. I love to read, play games, go on all kinds of outings with the children, and help with homework and more. I am a very caring, warm, and fun-loving child care provider and have a wide range of child care...
Ella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Ella is great with children and babies. She is very helpful and a kind person. She is experienced from bathing, feeding, changing diapers, doing homework, taking the kids to activities to anything I needed help with kids all different ages."

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Amy L.


Lake Forest, IL

$20-40/hr • 10 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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Viktoriya V.


Vernon Hills, IL

$35-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a structural engineer and work on designing buildings. I have a bachelors and Masters from Illinois Institute of Technology. I tutor in high school mathematics for about 5 years now. I I also have worked at Kumon for 2 years as a math and English tutor. I am looking to tutor students, online as I have developed a...
5.0
"Viktoriya is an amazing tutor, and she is really good at explaining the math questions in a way that makes sense. She helps me as a visual learner see why the problem should be solved that way by helping me visualize it on a graph."

Arthur R.

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Dana L.


Deerfield, IL

$49/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & 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/hr • 8 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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Heather S.


Glenview, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Heather and I am a 51-year-old mom of 3 kids ages 28, 25 & 22 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 11 years) have been a teaching assistant at a local elementary school in...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Maria M.


Highland Park, IL

$23/hr • 2 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:

First Aid

CPR

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Abby M.


Deerfield, IL

$40-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part Time Tutor Available

I have several years of experience tutoring grade school students in all subjects and high school students in algebra. I have taught a study skills workshop and like to utilize a student's individual learning styles while tutoring. Making material engaging is a priority of mine.
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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/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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/hr • 1 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.
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Shelmadine M.


North Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

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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.

Christopher F.

5.0

I have a dog business that I run out of my home and I have used Christopher many times as a back up sitter. He has provided dog walking, daycare and boarding services in my home when I was away on various vacations. Christopher is a reliable, trustworthy individual that has a calming personality...

- Care member

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.

Margaret C.

5.0

We interview Margaret twice, once in public and then at our home with the children. She was professional, easy to communicate with, and seemed confident with our busy kids. The reference we called had great things to say. We would have loved to hire Margaret, but she was just a little outside of...

- Natalie V.

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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.