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4.6
(17)
Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of 5 amazing children and are all adults now & will work within 10 miles I do have a very Flexible schedule and available full time or part time, nights weekends and date nights as well. I'm full of Energy and a hard worker and passionate about my work and the children. I also worked in a daycare watching multiple...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Deb is very great with my 2 month old son. She’s very hands on and patient—almost like a mother figure. Might I add that she cleans the bottles as well… I’m very happy with her service! Don’t hesitate to hire, Deb! "
Care member
4.8
(12)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kimberly and I live on the border of Chicago/OakPark area. I'm a patient and loving mom of two beautiful children. Cooking, reading, playing games and creative activities are some of the things I love to do. I've had the privilege of working with children of all ages from infancy through adolescence over the...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kimberly is such a sweet caring woman. Always there when you need her. Very punctual and professional. I know my daughter is in safe hands whenever with her. "
Care member
Andrea P.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Love Children And I Am One Month Away From Completing My Degree In Early Childhood Education
5.0
(1)
I love teaching children new things like science, math, and history and having them come back to show me what they have learned. My goal is to help the children I encounter to reach their cognitive and social-emotional milestones. When I can present an activity that will touch on every single developmental stage to help advance...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Isabelle C.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Bella! I am the oldest of 7 children and have been caring for friends and family since I can remember. I enjoy being outside, crafting, reading, and music. I offer help tutoring, cooking and light cleaning/organizing. I am currently a college student living in the Lincoln Park area and my schedule is flexible!
Isabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Isabelle is a very impressive and responsible person who displays maturity well beyond her years. Her daily experience that she described watching children, carpooling, and cooking make her a great candidate. My 2 boys really liked her and felt very at ease...
Joan S.
Aubrie C.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from the College of Charleston in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. I received my master's degree in Organizational/Industrial Psychology in 2022. In my free time, I enjoy going for hikes with my dog and spending time with family and friends. I have cared for children of all ages and I enjoy playing games,...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aubrie is a hard worker and enjoys being around and caring for children of all ages. She has watched my daughter, who is 10 now, since she was an infant. She can help with homework, play games, go to a park, take walks, prepare dinner and help with bedtime. Her...
Lisa O.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with a Bachelor's in Psychology from IU, and I currently work as a mental health professional with children and adolescents. I found that I loved working with kids when I first started babysitting in high school, and I have continued to do so since. I was an older sibling and cousin in a large family so being a...
Ashlynn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ashlynn is such a gem! She is so caring and kind with our son. She is extremely responsive and flexible. Would absolutely recommend her!! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Firstly, I absolutely adore children. I have had a passion for caring for others since I was a little girl and am often told I have a natural gift when it comes to children. Safety is always my main priority, in my home and where ever I go. Coming from a big city, caring for numerous families of young kids, my super nanny...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is a mom who understands that leaving your little one(s) with anyone is a big deal! She cares for the children like her own and can handle multiple kids/schedules for all ages. Plus- she makes certain to not just understand your expectations but to exceed...
Dionne M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Adia !
I believe that education is essential and crucial to a healthy mind. From the early age of 9, I was placed in honors classes due to my advanced learning capabilities. My parents helped me understand the importance of learning, and it is my goal to help children become more confident in trouble subjects. I...
5.0
"Adia has been extremely beneficial to my child's learning process. Combining both classic and modern teaching methods. She shows up punctual, professional and prepared. Would highly recommend."
Ernest L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since my early teens! I love working with children and am currently an elementary school teacher with some extra time in my schedule. I like to spend time outdoors, cook, read, and have fun getting to know kids!
Claudia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Did an amazing job babysitting at my wedding multiple kids despite cancellations and a whole lot of confusion from my end. My kid had such a fun time with them and I can't thank them enough for making everyone's day special!"
Lee J.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & 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.
4.7
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Shadiya :) I am an extremely fun and loving nanny. I am a mom myself to 3 girls, ages 17, 14, and 6. Together, we love to bake cookies, read, play board games, watch movies, go to the beach, or sled in the snow!
I am a state certified teacher in Illinois, but I am just a little bit tired of 20+ kids in the...
Shadiya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"It is my pleasure to recommend Shadiya as a nanny or child care provider. She has worked with my family since September 2021 and has been a value asset from the first day.
Her creative ways of entertaining a child are most appreciated. Shadiya taught my...
Randy O.
5.0
(2)
Hello families and thank you for reading my profile. My name is Karalin and I am currently looking for a family to spoil. I have been a full-time nanny in the Chicago area for over 18 years now. This is my profession and I love it! Teaching children in a way that they can understand is my passion. I would be interested in a...
Karalin can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karalin D worked for me as a nanny/house manager for 4 years. Karalin was a very good, reliable, full- time employee. She took care of my 3 children before and after school (age range 3-11 years old over the course of her employment), and also on their days off...
Care member
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 53 years old. I raised 2 children, so I have a lot of experience with small kids and teenagers. I have a Bachelor's degree in history from a well-known university in Poland. I prefer that kids don't watch TV or play computer games too much. I think that more educational experience, like reading, studying history, geography,...
Grazyna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grazyna has watched over my four children for the past 5 years. She is one of the family to us. We met Grazyna when my eldest was just three and second was one. The children are now 8, 6, 4 and 2 years old and LOVE when Grazyna is coming over. Grazyna can...
Kathryn C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a professional hotelier who's just left the industry, I'm looking for a long-term position to become an extension of a loving family to grow with. I've been intermittently caring for children from infants to teenagers throughout the years. I have a degree in Theatre Arts and am very fun and outgoing. I like to be active and...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My 8 month old son LOVED Morgan. His face lit up when she walked in every morning. Morgan also was very respectful of my needs as a mother which I really appreciated!"
Subu R.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Kisha J.
Chicago, IL
$36/hr • 3 yrs exp
You Will Not Regret Hiring Me To Care For Or Look After Your Little Ones!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kisha, I am 19 with 3 years of experience caring for kids. I come from a large family which gave me plenty of opportunity to play around with kids and learn to care for them responsibly.
I am currently a full time pre law student and looking forward to the day I call myself a lawyer.
I adapt easily. Maybe your little...
Kisha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kisha was attentive to our children ages 2&7. She took them to play outside, made sure they weren’t hungry, played with them. And also cleaned our home washing all the dirty dishes, sweeping up the floors, and putting away the dirty laundry. My kids had a great...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rima and I currently live in Clarendon Hills. I am looking for a full time nanny position. I have been working with kids for almost 30 years. I worked as a Preschool Teacher for 13 years in Lithuania (1985-1998). After moving to the United States in 1998 I cared for children in 4 different families over the last 16...
Rima can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am Rima's daughter and I may be biased, but I truly believe that Rima is the best nanny you could ask for. Every family that she worked for was very appreciative of her and what she has done for the children over the years. She raises these families' kids like...
Sandra D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Exceptional & seasoned tutor with 8 years of stellar experience as an Executive Functioning Specialist and STEM tutor. I have worked with a diverse pool of students, and strategically position them for consistent progression and success in their academics. This can be achieved by our collaborative efforts to yield the desired...
5.0
"Jeanie is the best tutor! I’ve hired her for tutoring in Calculus 1. She has helped me so much from boosting my test grade to giving me confidence in the classroom. Jeanie makes sure to go over the basics and do multiple examples. She helped me so much in making an...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Vener . I am an experienced nanny. I'm 55 yrs old and previously worked with infant and toddlers. I am passionate, caring, trustworthy and dependable nanny. I teach reading, potty train, arts and crafts and I love taking the kids at the park and classes. I speak, English, Tagalog, Arabic.
Vener can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Vener when my son was 6 months old and now my son is almost 5 yrs old and schooling full time. Vener is amazing, caring, dependable and always on time. She became a big part of our family. I can highly recommend her."
Jeena P.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in River Forest, IL
Deborah S.
5.0
Deb is very great with my 2 month old son. She’s very hands on and patient—almost like a mother figure. Might I add that she cleans the bottles as well… I’m very happy with her service! Don’t hesitate to hire, Deb!
- Care member
Kimberly A.
5.0
Kimberly is absolutely wonderful! She helped take care of my mom and dad and was so kind, caring and thoughtful. She helped us through some really tough times and is now a member of our family. She has a great sense of humor and really takes her job seriously.
- Care member
Isabelle C.
5.0
Isabelle is a very impressive and responsible person who displays maturity well beyond her years. Her daily experience that she described watching children, carpooling, and cooking make her a great candidate. My 2 boys really liked her and felt very at ease around her. The only reason we didn't...
- Joan S.
Aubrie C.
5.0
Hesitant to leave a review only because I don't want to lose Aubrie when her schedule fills up :)
She is a complete delight. Always arrives on time or early, so respectful, professional, gentle and engaging with my baby. She is quick, attentive and proactive. I couldn't be happier with her care...
- Elizabeth E.
Ashlynn W.
5.0
My Son absolutely adores Ashlynn! Whenever we tell him she is coming to babysit him he gets so excited. She is very good at high energy play with a busy toddler but also excellent with gentle care and patience during bed time. We are always happy to reach out and ask her to watch our son.
- Emily S.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in River Forest, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in River Forest, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in River Forest, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $23.50 per hour as of January 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 River Forest, IL?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in River Forest, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from River Forest 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 River Forest that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in River Forest, 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 River Forest 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 River Forest, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in River Forest, 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 River Forest, 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.