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I have 9 years of experience. I have an elementary education degree. I have been an assistant in 3rd and 4th grade. I have also taught kindergarten for a maternity sub job. Taught 2-year-old preschool and currently a preschool supervisor!
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.
Hi, I'm Laura! I have worked as a nanny for over 15 years. Caring for children has been a long time passion of mine. I have developed the most wonderful relationships with the families I have cared for and I absolutely love what I do! I like to do creative arts and crafts, read books, blow bubbles, play dress up, you name it! I...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ellen S.
Northbrook, IL
$22-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Ellen and a mom of 2 "grown-ish" kids. Aside from raising my wonderful kiddos. I've enjoyed being a professional nanny for the past 6 years. I have had a passion for working with children all of my life. I have a background in early childhood development and have worked in multiple childcare settings. I'm experienced...
Ellen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy took care of my one and two year olds and was wonderful. Very reliable and careful. We were sad to see her go!"
Mindy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a caregiver and tutor with 2 years of experience. I believe there is nothing more important than encouraging a child's creativity and expression while also helping them to balance some of life's responsibilities! I love finding creative ways to inspire kids and make them curious about the world around them. I believe...
5.0
"Sean was wonderful! We hired Sean to help with childcare and various household tasks. He was reliable, punctual, dependable, an INCREDIBLY hard worker, and was enjoyable to work with - both for the kids and for us. I can't recommend Sean enough, and we look forward...
Mike G.
5.0
(2)
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, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, 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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
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
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & 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.
Vanessa S.
Rolling Meadows, IL
$22-32/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Vanessa and i'm 23 years old! I have nannied for multiple different families and taught dance for 3 years for children aged 2-18! I am a non-smoker and vaccinated. I am CPR trained and first aid trained. I have my own reliable transportation and am very punctual. I can do light cleaning such as dishes, laundry,...
Vanessa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Vanessa is so great with kids! She makes sure to follow the rules that you have set in place and always plays with the kids or has activities planned. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jessica, I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible and attentive.
I like working with kids because I find joy in making a positive impact in their life's wether it be playtime, teaching them manners and helping them grow in ways they maybe didn't know!
I'm looking for a job that is welcoming,...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was amazing with my 5 year old son. She was patient with him and engaged with him. He loved her and wouldn't mind spending the day with her. Definitely recommend. "
Care member
Paige C.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Cassandra M.
Park Ridge, IL
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
~ Hi ~ I'm Cassandra, I am 33 years old and have worked with children for over 15 years! I am very caring, kind and compassionate. I have always loved working with children and it's truly my passion to be around children! I have extensive experience with newborns and toddlers. I have positive references from caring long term for...
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cassie was our nanny for a year when our son was born until we decided to enroll in daycare. It was a hard decision to make the switch because we loved Cassie so much. She was always on time, was very flexible when we needed to make swaps to days or times...
Allie D.
Amy L.
Lake Forest, IL
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Tutoring For Children K-6, Certified Teacher With Experience
5.0
(1)
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.
Sarah W.
Deerfield, IL
$85-100/hr • 8 yrs exp
Certified Teacher Available For Tutoring And Babysitting & Full Time SUMMER!
5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
(2)
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for taking a look at my profile! I currently have availability;
M-Th at or after 5:30 p.m.
F-Su All day (including date nights)
I have always had a good connection with kids and since middle school, I have looked after the children of neighbors and family members. I have volunteered at summer camps and I...
Joanna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Joanna to take care of our 5 year old daughter and 1 year old son. She is a wonderful person and our children love her. We're a household that doesn't like too much screen time and she respected that completely. She is also a great cook which was an added...
Natalie B.
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.
Mira I.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 16 yrs exp
Qualified And Dependable Nanny/ House Manager! *16 YEARS EXPERIANCE*
5.0
(2)
I have 16+ years of nanny/ house managing experience for families with children from infancy to teenage years! I do everything from grocery shopping and meal prepping to caring for up to 5 children at a time and running all their errands while maintaining a meticulously clean home! I have also spent my life raising my own...
Mira can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mira was a very dependable and proactive nanny for my youngsters! While my daughter was sleeping, she would cook amazing homemade healthy meals that my daughter loved and would also wash laundry and keep the house neat and organized. She was even CPR/AED/FIRST AID...
Sandra N.
5.0
(6)
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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Recent reading tutor reviews in Northbrook, IL
Amy A.
5.0
Amy took care of my one and two year olds and was wonderful. Very reliable and careful. We were sad to see her go!
- Mindy B.
Sean C.
5.0
Sean was wonderful! We hired Sean to help with childcare and various household tasks. He was reliable, punctual, dependable, an INCREDIBLY hard worker, and was enjoyable to work with - both for the kids and for us. I can't recommend Sean enough, and we look forward to working with him again!
- Mike G.
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.
Michelle C.
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 enjoy time in the backyard when the...
- Irina H.
Dana L.
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 (still). They always wanted Dana...
- Michelle L.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Northbrook, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Northbrook, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Northbrook, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $20.50 per hour as of March 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 Northbrook, IL?
Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Northbrook, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Northbrook 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 Northbrook that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Northbrook, 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 Northbrook 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 Northbrook, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Northbrook, 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 Northbrook, 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.