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60 reading tutors are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Oak Park, IL
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an IL-certified Secondary English Teacher with 2 MA degrees in Education & local, national, and international awards for outstanding teaching. My students have earned admission to competitive private & public schools, earned academic scholarships, and achieved victory over disabilities. I have 30+ years experience in...
5.0
"Todd is a challenging and rewarding mentor. Holding me to high standards while offering me a constant avenue of support and resources, I saw my grades drastically improve as a result of our ongoing relationship. For example, because Todd taught me the value of...
Benjamin U.
I have been a personal tutor for four years. I worked at a homework center as a volunteer for three years. I tutored all ages. I have a great deal of experience with ages 4-13. I also have prepared a 4-year-old for kindergarten. I taught hear how to read as well as reading comprehension and basic math skills. Ultimately, I love...
Mary M.
Oak Park, IL
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Tutor available. I'm an elementary school librarian with expertise in educational technology and experience in classroom teaching..
In high school, I worked as a tutor for two years teaching math, Spanish, science, English, writing, test prep, and overall study skills. I mostly worked with elementary and middle schoolers assisting them with their homework, supplementing what they were learning in class, and helping them get ahead.
Ivelysse V.
Oak Park, IL
$15-50/hr
I don't have any certifications in teaching, but I have always done really well in school. I have tutored other students, and I am a member of the National Honors Society and National Society of Collegiate Scholars. I prefer to tutor in Math and Science, but I can also tutor in English, Spanish, and History.
Mother of now 28-year-old daughter. Former full time classroom teacher and part time reading teacher. Certified Illinois Substitute Teacher. Covid vaccinated. Vaccinated for other: flu, Shingles, Pneumonia. Have cared for child 3years old. Have also done one on one tutoring with primary age child.
Jane can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Greetings,
My name is Mayra and I would describe my personality as spontaneous, patient, and willing.
I like working with kids because they bring joy into what they do. I'm looking for a job that has flexibility in such as taking the children outside, help with laundry and chores related to the children.
I received my...
Mayra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
I have experience caring for my nieces and nephews from ages 0-14. They are a huge part of my life and I've learned to love spending time with children and watching them grow. I have a love of science and reading and I enjoy inspiring children to develop a thirst for knowledge and learning. I'm a dependable, very organized...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children as a teacher for over 25 years. I have worked with pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, elementary, junior, high school, and college students, including children with special needs. I have a joyful, creative, enthusiastic personality, am firm when necessary for children, and love to read and play with...
Todd can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Manqi C.
Oak Park, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I took care of children as nanny or babysitter for about 10 years. I have also been volunteering to take care of children during church services at least once a month for more than 10 years. The children's age were from 3 months to 7 years old. I am a loving, patient and responsible person. l love children and enjoy playing with...
Manqi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Paige R.
Chicago, IL
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Paige and I am an experienced teacher/tutor/caregiver with10 years experience with children aging from infant to 10 years old. I have been teaching for 7 years I am currently teaching 2nd grade at CPS. In 2017 I received my Masters in Urban Education and type 03 certification with endorsements in math, language...
Paige can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Siubhan. I study Theater with a minor in American Sign Language, and I spent my last summer as a teacher and a camp counselor at a performing arts summer camp. During my gap year before college I was a nanny, I have experience babysitting and I worked for various summer camps throughout high school. As a nanny...
Siubhan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Siubhan is my sister and she is very responsible and has a great sense of humor! She's really fun and has a lot of good ideas and you could probably never be bored around her. She is also very present and engaged with all the kids that I've ever seen her babysit....
Konnie S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Kamilah, and I am passionate about education and childcare. I hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and have years of experience teaching and mentoring children. Before earning my doctorate, I taught middle school math, science, and computer literacy, creating engaging lessons tailored to individual learning...
Kamilah can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kamilah is amazing with children! She is so compassionate, caring and patient. She is tactful & reliable. "
Raqina B.
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & 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
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a career nanny and am fluent in Spanish as an additional language. I am CPR/first aid infant and child certified. I hold a Bachelors in psychology with a concentration in Children and family studies minor, enabling me to be ECE certified to work in the early childhood education field. I have a wide work experience with...
Yesenia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Yesenia is very patient and cared for our 1 year old daughter with love for many months."
Vicky S.
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:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Ian is a recent college graduate with a love of language, writing, and programming who is excited to gain teaching experience and meet new people.
5.0
"My kids had the best time with Ian! I was always confident to call him because I knew kids would be having fun and most importantly they would be safe."
Julieta G.
Alia S.
Berwyn, IL
$20-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter & Nanny Seeking Nighttime And Weekend Babysitting Position
5.0
(1)
Previously a 7-12 Social Studies teacher with Masters degree in American History. I currently work as a regionally based Admissions Counselor for a university in another state. My work includes advising Chicagoland high school students through the college admissions process.
I am academically trained in child development (all...
Alia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I would hire Alia back any day if she was still where I am! My kids loved having her in our home."
Lindsay L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I babysat for a very busy family for 3 years. I was responsible for three children (mostly 2 because the third is a teen and very after school activities oriented), since they were 3, 5 and 13. I mostly did after school babysitting, from picking them up from school to warming up dinner, helping with homework, and taking each one...
Cristina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"We used Cristina as a nanny for our 3 month old son when I went back to work from maternity leave. She was a very caring Nanny and I could tell my son really enjoyed having her around. He would always smile when he saw her which is rare for a baby that is so...
Taylor M.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Oak Park, IL
Todd M.
5.0
Todd is a challenging and rewarding mentor. Holding me to high standards while offering me a constant avenue of support and resources, I saw my grades drastically improve as a result of our ongoing relationship. For example, because Todd taught me the value of planning my time while training me in a...
- Benjamin U.
Siubhan S.
5.0
Suibhan is a very mature and reliable young woman. I consider her an excellent babysitter! She is always on time and flexible with staying late when we need her to. She provides her own transportation. I trust her implicitly with my young daughter.
- Liz H.
Kamilah J.
5.0
Kamilah is amazing with children! She is so compassionate, caring and patient. She is tactful & reliable.
- Raqina B.
Mira I.
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 certified! This was important to us...
- Sandra N.
Yesenia G.
5.0
Yesenia is extremely helpful and caring. She was a nanny to our newborn baby who was 5 months old when she started with us. She always follows instructions very carefully and included a daily report of how the baby did at the end of each day, including bottles, diaper changes, nap lengths, etc....
- Amanda L.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Oak Park, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Oak Park, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Oak Park, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 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 Oak Park, IL?
Care.com currently has 10 reading tutors in Oak Park, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Oak Park 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 Oak Park that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, 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.