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Hello! My name is Lauren and I am a kindergarten teacher looking for a nannying position over summer break.
-I am a bubbly, creative, & responsible 23-year-old with a passion for working with children. I am dedicated to supporting all children's development in a way that is engaging and fun!
-I teach kindergarten and have my...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
I have been a teacher going on four years now. I have a bachelors degree to teacher special education and elementary education. I have taught kindergarten and special education k-4 classrooms. I Nannied while in college (seven years experience). My passion is working with children. I engage children in indoor and outdoor...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I would describe myself as outgoing, compassionate and hard-working. I've always known I want to work with kids whether it's a teacher or in a hospital. Kids always cling to me, which I don't mind because i've always loved kids and babies. They really have a mind of their own and it interests me. I've always been patient with...
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with English and elementary level Math. I have a high school diploma and have finished one semester of college at College of Dupage, I have straight A's from high school and in college. I would love to share my love for english with younger children!
I received my Bachelor's degree in Special Education from Eastern Illinois University in 2008. I earned my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University in 2013. I am a certified Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS 1). I have an endorsement to teach English as a second language (ESL). I am certified in...
Cindy P.
Homer Glen, IL
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a former high school English/composition/literature teacher. I am currently a professional exam developer. I am available as a tutor.
Hello! I'm a certified teacher + soccer coach looking for a nice family to with! Pretty outgoing and athletic individual. I'm currently a full time 3rd grade teacher so only available after school hours. I'm pretty easy to work with and can play almost any sport, speak 4 different languages and worked as a camp counselor as well...
April O.
Blue Island, IL
$18-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was a Junior in Highschool. I took a class where I worked with preschoolers and able to care for them and learned how to write lessons for them. I recently graduated from Eastern Illinois university with a Bachelors in early childhood education. Throughout my time in college I worked at...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Danielle O.
Midlothian, IL
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have always loved spending time with kids. I like crafts, outdoor activities, and reading in my spare time. I'd describe myself as bubbly, chill, and fun!
My experience: I taught Sunday School for a few years as a teen, and I worked as a teacher's assistant with ages 2-5 for 3 years in college. I have always been the go-to...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a certified Special Education teacher and a certified general education teacher. I have five years experience teaching in multiple school settings (kindergarten, 2nd grade, special education (k-2nd grade) and (k-4th). I also have over six years of tutoring experience for children from kindergarten to eighth grade. I...
I've been tutoring professionally for almost 3 years. I love working with students and watching them grow!
Eilish N.
Homer Glen, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Tutor Available For Science, Math, And/or English Courses
I was a general chemistry teaching assistant for 3 years during my time as an undergraduate, so I am very comfortable with general chemistry concepts (CHEM101 etc, AP Chem, High school chemistry). I also tutored for 2 years student athletes in courses including chemistry and biology. I am also comfortable reviewing/proofreading...
Marianna V.
Oak Lawn, IL
$20-25/hr
I am an elementary education major at Governors State. I have a specialization in Math. I just finished student teaching, I taught a second grade classroom. I love working with children.
Jocelyne L.
Oak Lawn, IL
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as patient, empathetic, and fun
I like working with kids because I feel as though I always have something to learn from them. They teach us to stay young, live in the moment and have fun. I love to know I can share some knowledge with them as well.
I started working with kids in my early teens. I...
Jocelyne can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, my name is Justyna! I'm currently in school for Early Childhood Education, hoping to become a teacher. I've worked at a daycare/after school extended care program for 5 years, and I have experience tutoring kids from pre-school through 6th grade. I help out with various school subjects. I am extremely kind, patient,...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I worked at a school helping out as a teacher's aide for Pre-4, Kindergarten and 1st grade. Reading, arts and crafts, and learning to tie shoes were the most popular activities I participated in! I have also donated my babysitting services for a silent auction and was in the middle of a bidding war (the bid ended up to be...
Damaris can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Jennifer K.
Evergreen Park, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Jennifer. I am 24 years old and have been working with children for nearly 5 years. I began working at St Bernadette Catholic Academy as an assistant program manager as well as an assistant in the before and after extended day program. I worked with children between the ages of 3 and 13. After St Bernadette closed I...
EDUCATION
The University of Iowa
College of Education, Iowa City, IA
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education (K-8)
Reading Endorsement K-8th
TEFL Certification
CERTIFICATIONS
Teacher Leader Certificate
Google Level 1 Certification
International Baccalaureate: Implementing agency - Category 1 (Primary Years Programme).
LETRS...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I've been having over 15 years experience in Babysitting. I'm very compassionate, down-to-earth, loving, and caring. I will help with assisting in potty training, sleep time, reading time, teaching flashcards, numbers and colors and alphabets. I will help in assisting in light cooking and light housekeeping. Days that are nice...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Jessica S.
Orland Park, IL
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Jessica a career Nanny looking for my next long term family!
I have worked with 3 families long term and have been very fortunate to watch their children grow up. Now I'm looking for my next adventure. I really feel that it takes a village to raise children and I would love to be part of your village!
I was a stay at...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Palos Heights, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Palos Heights, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Palos Heights, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 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 Palos Heights, IL?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Palos Heights, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights, 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.