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Find reading tutors in Minooka, IL that you’ll love
60 reading tutors are listed in Minooka, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 7 years
Reading tutors in Minooka, IL
Hello, I have five years of tutoring experience. Tutoring is my passion. I retired from public education in 2022. I have a B. A. in early childhood education( Pre-K thru 2nd grade) and a minor in reading instruction. I enjoy personalizing instruction to meet each student's interests and needs. Preschool/Kindergarten readiness is...
Allison M.
Minooka, IL
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional/Undergrad Student of Legal Studies
I have experience tutoring school age children in the fields of Language Arts, English, Spelling/Vocab Social Studies, and History from grades 4-8. Also I have tutored Elementary students in math.
Wendy O.
Minooka, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 22 years teaching experience working with exceptional children grades Kindergarten through 12. I have a BS degree in Education and a Masters degree in Reading.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recently retired teacher with 22 years experience teaching students from ages 5 and up. I have a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Illinois State University and a Masters of Arts degree in Reading from Concordia University.
Wendy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as caring, creative, consistent
I like working with kids because I am joyful when I am working with young children.
I started working with kids 20 years ago as a teacher aide, 6years ago I began a tutoring business which was successful until COVID-19. I currently tutor through Booknook, Varsity...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sarah and I'm 27 years old. I have been a Nanny for many families for 14 years to children of all ages ranging from pre-mature newborns to 16 years old. I have Nannied for families with up to 4 children 6 days a week, occasionally weekends, and sometimes 1-2 weeks at a time. I was an assistant for clubs and sports...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is very responsible. She is caring, trustworthy, friendly, and hard working. She strives to meet the expectations of any job given to her. She loves working with children of all ages. She enjoys playing games,doing crafts and puzzles. She likes to read and...
Jeanne S.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Children are my passion. I have worked with them in day cares, preschools and in private homes. I have been an assistant, a teacher, a care provider, a nanny and a mother. I have completed coursework in early childhood education and have worked with children for over 15 years. I have created and prepared all natural organic baby...
Brandy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Brandy to watch our one year old, and we loved her from the very beginning. I'm always extremely careful about who I trust with my children and she is one of the few I have always had complete faith in to take good care of my daughter. My daughter bonded...
Stephania L.
Heather M.
Shorewood, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Heather. Thanks for taking the time to read my profile. Here is a little information about me. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have spent most of my life caring for young children. My experience started with babysitting, being a nanny, and working as a toddler teacher. Lastly I'm also a mom of two sweet...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Heather is amazing with children. She is creative, patient and reliable. Her education background makes her an amazing resource to any family!"
Michelle A.
Rebecca G.
Plainfield, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Elementary Teacher With ESL And Bilingual Spanish Endorsements
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a licensed educator with over 15 years experience teaching K-4. I have also worked with children in Grades 5th-10th in after school programs and Spanish classes. I specialize in Math and Spanish but I am also highly skilled in Reading and Writing. I received my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a triple minor...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jason. I am 22, I have been tutoring for the last 6 years. I started my own tutoring business, which I have been running for the last four years. I have worked with all grade levels K-12. I specialize in Math & English. I do have experience in all subjects. I have plenty of references as well. If you have any...
5.0
"I hired Jason to help tutor my 5th and 9th grader in math. He has been doing an amazing job with them. He helps them understand concepts that they may have a hard time with since the teachers are teaching it on zoom. The kids look forward to their time with spent...
Candace M.
Jordan K.
Shorewood, IL
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Occupational Therapist Between Contracts Looking To Facilitate Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Occupational therapist looking for a side job (either part time and/or as needed). I have over 10 years of experience babysitting and have been a full time nanny for 3 families. I have professional experience working in the schools with kids 3-22 and at a pediatric outpatient clinic. I have experience with a wide variety of...
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I am a certified teacher, with 7+ years tutoring elementary school students. I am currently teaching EDI at the school district I work in, which stands for extended day initiative, which is a fancy way of saying small group tutoring. I tutor a small group of 5th grade students in mathematics, so that they may get extra practice...
I absolutely love children. So much, that I decided to make it a career! I am a 2013 graduate of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights and received my license in elementary education. In 2017 I received my masters degree in reading and ell. I currently work as a 6th grade teacher, going into my 5th year. I teach and have...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hi, I'm Melanie! I am 18, live in Yorkville, and am a Nursing student. I am fluent in both Spanish and English. I have experience in babysitting and tutoring children ages from 2-16. I love coming up with creative ways to entertain kids with activities such as arts and crafts, board games and anything that attracts their...
Hello families! My name is Kayla and I would love to work with you and your kiddos. I am a 7th and 8th grade teacher and have spent the last 6 years working with students. During my summers, I have nannied for wonderful families. In fact, I have been nannying for nearly 10 years!
I am comfortable working with kids in all age...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I currently tutor for Spanish, but am very capable of tutoring in other subjects! I currently attend Aurora University and I am junior this year. I am very organized and I would be happy to help teach time management skills, organization, and help clarify subjects a student does not understand!
I have worked with children since I was 13. I first worked as a counselor at camp, then as a babysitter, became a nanny, and worked in Pediatric Urgent Care. I have 20+ years of experience. CPR and Health Care experienced and certified. I have a child of my own as well.
I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping, laundry, food...
Dena can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
*7+ years of post-secondary math and science
*Career in Science/Medical
I am a mother of 2 very bright kids who are 5 school years apart in age. I have a passion for teaching and passing on knowledge to the youth, in a manner they can understand. I spent my college years tutoring, and continued that with my younger...
Jill S.
Naperville, IL
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time, Full Time Nanny. Available Days And Most Evenings
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
In the 10 years that I have lived in Chicago/and now Naperville area, I have had the pleasure to help raise four families of children. My first family was for 1 year for two boys ages 6 mo and 6 yrs. My second family has also been full time for four years. I have been with them since their daughter was 6 months old their son was...
Jill can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jill has been with us for a year and she's great! We're sad to see her go (my husband is finishing school so our needs have changed for a nanny) and think she'll be an excellent caregiver for any family. She looked after my two boys (7 and 1) as a live in nanny...
Carrie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate person with years of experience as a childcare provider, tutor, and educator. I believe that learning occurs through play and want to make academic experiences as dynamic and authentic as possible. I'm currently a first grade teacher in Clifton looking for tutoring opportunities during the summer! I enjoy...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sam has helped take care of my 4 month old and has a wonderful personality. She has proven to be very reliable and responsible which goes a long way when you are looking for someone to help take care of your child. We will definitely be using her services in the...
Leslie D.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Minooka, IL
Sarah S.
5.0
Sarah is very responsible. She is caring, trustworthy, friendly, and hard working. She strives to meet the expectations of any job given to her. She loves working with children of all ages. She enjoys playing games,doing crafts and puzzles. She likes to read and loves movie/popcorn time as well as...
- Jeanne S.
Brandy T.
5.0
My son loved Brandy and always enjoyed the time he spent with her. I would recommend Brandy for any age child.
- Larissa W.
Heather M.
5.0
Heather worked for our family for about 9 months and was a fantastic nanny for our little girl! She was punctual, flexible, and trustworthy. Our daughter has always been shy but she absolutely loved Heather. Heather's kindness and patience towards my daughter always put me at ease. Any family would...
- Kimberly H.
Jason C.
5.0
Since Jason has started helping our family with taking care of my son our lives have changed! Not only is Jason great with him he started tutoring him also! We are all very appreciative of everything Jason has done for us! I recommend his services for child care and tutoring. I can't say enough...
- Kristin S.
Jill S.
5.0
We have interviewed Jill and spoken with her references. She will start as a nanny for us October 2018. We are extremely impressed by her knowledge of taking care of children and the educational elements for children she brings to the table. The references we spoke to feel their children have a leg...
- Tara D.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Minooka, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Minooka, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Minooka, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $15.60 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 Minooka, IL?
Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in Minooka, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Minooka 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 Minooka that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Minooka, 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 Minooka 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 Minooka, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Minooka, 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 Minooka, 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.