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60 reading tutors are listed in Palatine, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Palatine, IL
Current dual-language(spanish-english) elementary school teacher looking to tutor part-time. Graduated as an Elementary Education Major. Over 5+ years of teaching/interning in public elementary schools. 2014 Golden Apple Scholar of Illinois - with over 500+ hours of service hours. Prefer grades k-4, but open to k-8th.
I am currently a full time high school Spanish teacher and native speaker of Spanish. I am a dual citizen of the U. S and Spain, and am comfortable tutoring students of all ages and all ability levels.
In addition to a Spanish education degree, I also hold a degree in music.
I am also comfortable tutoring with anything English...
Jeselia C.
Palatine, IL
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm 17 years old a senior in high school , I love babysitting and tutoring kids in my free time . I've been babysitting since I was 15 and tutoring since I was 14 , I have previous experience in both .
TEFL
BA in English Writing
Teaching Courses
In school for an English teaching license with an ESL certificate
4.6
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced Elementary School Teacher originally from Moscow, Russia. 27 years ago I moved to the USA, and began working as a Teacher in Early Child Care Facilities. I also have experience as a Nanny and as a Babysitter with references on file. I speak English and Russian. I enjoy educate children through playing...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sasha responded quickly and communicated consistently ahead of the day. The kids liked her right away, and she kept them active all day. Highly recommend "
Care member
Tatyana P.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 20 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety and...
Tatyana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tatyana is an exceptional caregiver. She is compassionate, patient, and goes above and beyond to foster a nurturing, age-appropriate environment. Highly self-sufficient and resourceful, she takes initiative in managing our 7 month old with ease. Additionally,...
Stephanie B.
Kurtis H.
Palatine, IL
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kurt and I am currently a Special Education Teacher at an Elementary School in Glenview, Il. I recently graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Special Education for students ages 3-22. I hold a Professional Educator License and have trainings on various curriculums. I have experience teaching...
Kurtis can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 14 years of teaching experience in preschool. Also, I was working as a toddler teacher in daycare center - 3 years & 6 months. My responsibilities were to plan activities, which helps children's development. Also, I teach them to follow the daily routine. After that, I was a babysitter for two children - 6 month...
Mariana can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
I'd describe my personality as loving, kind, happy.
I like working with kids because they are fun and loving and full of energy.
I'm looking for a job that I can work with young children to love and teach them.
I started working with kids all my life as I have my child development degree. I baby sat when I was younger, took...
Hi, I'm Caraline! I have experience as a summer camp Rock Climbing and High Ropes instructor, where I taught 2nd graders through high-schoolers. I have volunteered at summer camps since elementary school and this past summer, I was a summer camp director. I like arts and crafts, and most of my time is spent reading or writing...
Caraline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Linda M.
Hoffman Estates, IL
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a single stay at home mom. I love children ! I am a retired certified teachers assistant. I have assisted in classes from Pre- K to 3rd grade for catholic schools. I also have baby sat for the infants section of our daycare since 2011 , and I have a background check on file with them as well. I love to do all kinds of arts...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Linda was sweet,kind and true professional. She was on time and also provided updates via text"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I was a nanny in Lombard for 11 years with a family with two children. The children were one and 2 years old when I started taking care of them. I supported their cognitive, physical, language, emotional and social development. I guided their behavior, did pretend play with them, played games and sports with them, and did...
Chanel can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Chanel to care for our son. She helped us with rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, and sleep training."
Alaina P.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
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
Christopher F.
Wheeling, IL
$16/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, 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...
Care member
5.0
(3)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah works well with kids of all ages. She has creative ideas for play, and does a great job engaging with the children. Sarah is responsible and dependable. I would recommend her highly."
Ella S.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
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.
Viktoriya V.
Vernon Hills, IL
$35-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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 a great tutor and I can definitely see improvements in my son. She is detailed and is able to motivate him so i really appreciate that.
"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am available beginning June 1st for summer child care. I am a certified elementary school teacher and have experience working with children from birth - 8th grade.
I am responsible, warm, fun, creative, and love kids.
Please reach out if you would like to talk more. I'd be happy to answer any questions you...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have hired Sarah several times and she is absolutely terriffic. She goes above and beyond and just her skills alone with getting the kids engaged and doing various activities is amazing! WE love having her watch our children as they do learn a lot from her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available Mondays - Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 5PM; occasional Fridays
I'd describe myself as a caring, friendly, and patient babysitter with previous experience watching infants (~3 Mo.) through middle school-aged children. I also had other nanny jobs which included the following responsibilities: changing diapers, feeding,...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her expertise in arts and painting came in handy with building my daughter’s creativity as well. She is always so upbeat and...
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Jennifer S.
Lake Zurich, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(14)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jen. I appreciate you taking the time to review my bio. I am looking for a family that I can grow with long term. I have 16 years of hands on experience working with infants on up. I am very trustworthy, neat, dependable, attentive and energetic. I have worked as a assistant preschool teacher, volleyball coach,...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miss Jen was an incredible nanny to our two boys for three years, caring for them full-time with energy, organization, and genuine warmth.
She first joined us when our oldest was just six months old and seamlessly transitioned to caring for both boys a year later...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Palatine, IL
Alexandra K.
5.0
Sasha responded quickly and communicated consistently ahead of the day. The kids liked her right away, and she kept them active all day. Highly recommend
- Care member
Tatyana P.
5.0
Tatyana is an exceptional caregiver. She is compassionate, patient, and goes above and beyond to foster a nurturing, age-appropriate environment. Highly self-sufficient and resourceful, she takes initiative in managing our 7 month old with ease. Additionally, Tatyana is punctual and dependable - she...
- Stephanie B.
Linda M.
5.0
Linda was sweet,kind and true professional. She was on time and also provided updates via text
- Care member
Chanel J.
5.0
We hired Chanel to care for our son. She helped us with rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, and sleep training.
- Alaina P.
Vanessa S.
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
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Palatine, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Palatine, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Palatine, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $18.20 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 Palatine, IL?
Care.com currently has 10 reading tutors in Palatine, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Palatine 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 Palatine that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Palatine, 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 Palatine 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 Palatine, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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.
Ratings for Palatine, IL reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Reading Tutors in Palatine, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.