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For 2 years I have worked with America Reads America Counts tutoring program, servicing preschool aged children - middle schoolers. I have experience with all subjects and in addition, I am willing to teach basic sign language to those interested.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Gracelyn, a recent graduate from the University of Illinois with over 10 years of experience in both child care and pet sitting. I love reading, movies, and art! I have a strong background in caring for children of all ages, having worked as a swim instructor, tutor, and lifeguard. I've been First Aid and CPR certified,...
Gracelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
America Reads/Counts tutor (kindergarten, 1st, and 4th graders) 2018
YMCA lead camp counselor (2 years) 2016, 2017
Salvation Army camp counselor (1 year) 2014
CPR certified
Jade can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, kind and funny.
I like working with kids because working with small humans during the formative years is important work. Feeding their minds and their souls and guiding them as they learn and grow is so much fun!
I'm looking for a job that doesn't always feel like "work". Something...
Skills:
Early Education
I'd describe my personality as being responsible, attentive, and energetic.
I like working with kids because there so unpredictable and and curiously innocent, which I think is very cute. I love kids and knowing I could help shape some of their lives gives me joy!
I've babysat my church families children for 4 years, until I...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 4 years of experience. I've took care of 3 kids (6mo, 7yo, 9yo) also with 2kids (3mo, 3yo) and 2 school age kids (9yo, 12yo). I can help with Swimming Supervision, meal prep, laundry and driving to different classes. Engaging them in age appropriate activities, crafts. I have a personality very calm and patient;...
Tania can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tania was excellent took care of my 3 month old like he was her own I was stress free and got to enjoy myself without any worries ! Thank you so much Tania ! "
Kaya B.
Vanessa R.
Skokie, IL
$29-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Vanessa and I'm currently seeking a nannying job. I have a lot of experience with kids. I have about 10 years of babysitting experience and was a youth tutor and mentor while in college. I tutored kids in the 2nd-5th grade in subjects such as reading, writing, and math. I also worked in a church nursery in...
Vanessa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Carla C.
Skokie, IL
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Carla! With six years of hands-on childcare experience, I'm passionate about providing nurturing, engaging, and safe care for children. My childcare journey began at 15, caring for infants at my local church, and has since grown into a dedicated career, from after-school programs with kids aged 4-11 to three years as a...
Carla can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm a mature, responsible, reliable, college graduated professional with more than 15 years of experience working with children from 0 to 12 years of age in diverse home, school, and daycare settings. For the past seven and a half years, I've been working with an amazing family, unfortunately, my time with them is...
Eva can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Aldona! I am a loving, caring, creative, energetic, non-smoking, professional nanny, and house manager with 14+ years of experience and excellent references. I love what I do very much and take great pride and joy in my work and my career. Some of the typical activities I have enjoyed with the child entrusted to my care...
Aldona can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Naadirah Nicole S.
Skokie, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Childhood Is A Magical Time Of Discovery, Growth And Play - "the Work Of Childhood"!
I have over 30 years of experience working with children and youth. I started caring for and instructing children while still in high school where I took a vocational training course in early childhood care & education. I studied child development and early childhood education in college. I've worked with children and families...
Naadirah Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I'm excited to hopefully start working for you all! I currently work at an Early Child Education Center and have recently worked with toddlers(ages 15months-2 years) and infants(6weeks-15months). Currently, I work with infants who are 3-15months. I work with 3 other teachers as well so teamwork is really important to me....
Dora can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
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.
Ashley P.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Ashley. I am 23 years old and currently in my second year of teaching. I have had the pleasure of teaching both 3rd and 5th grade. I absolutely love working with kids and started at the early age of 10 years old. Since then, I have nannied and tutored for several years. I enjoy working with kiddos on their...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Ashley is a mature, reliable, charismatic caregiver. She was a nanny for my 9 and 11 year old for a summer. She kept them off the couch and she made sure they ate healthy. They loved her and they still talk about Ashley 2 years later!"
Olivia H.
Alexandra R.
Chicago, IL
$17-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Alexandra I have taken care of kids from New Borns up to Pre Teens, some of my favorite activities I like doing with kids are; Arts and crafts, I love reading to them, helping them with their homework, depending on the age of the child I enjoy baking with them, I love taking the kids to the park, and having...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Alexandra a couple weeks ago, she was on time, always replied my text messages fast. She was helpful with all my questions. Alexandra made me feel very comfortable, she played with my daughter in the interview and I absolutely recommend her to be your...
Vanessa M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently an assistant teacher at a Montessori school looking for a part-time position while I go back to school. I am also available for date night/ backup care. My services include after-school pick-ups, assisting children in reaching developmental milestones, following and implementing nap and meal time...
Angelica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"DELIGHTFUL, SELF-MOTIVATED, ATTENTIVE, KINDHEARTED, PROACTIVE, CARING, GENUINE, TRUSTWORTHY, RESPONSIBLE, PUNCTUAL, RELIABLE. These words all describe Angie and her natural ability to provide the best care to our now 11-month-old daughter. In every way Angie made...
Neveen F.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
Gina R.
Chicago, IL
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Loving, energetic, nanny with 12 years of experience actively searching for my all around right fit.
I am Gina a 32-year-old veteran career nanny (and mom to a 2. 5) looking for a new family to work with and new little ones to nourish and teach. I have been living and working in Wicker Park and surrounding areas for 7 years now,...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gina has been watching our daughter in our home and we are SO sad to see her go! It was only a personal/family change that led to our child care switch, otherwise we would keep Gina as long as we possible could. She watched our daughter from 2.5 months until 15...
Nicole C.
Mia D.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience - Loves Art, Reading/education, And The Outdoors!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a full-time nannying job located near the Avondale area. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have nannied for many families with diverse backgrounds and needs, caring for infants as young as 2 months and children as old as 12 years. I also have experience working with kids as an...
Mia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mia has watched my daughter since around 5 months. She super sweet and my daughter loves her. She is my current nanny and my daughter is now 19 months. Super responsible, follows instructions, has taken my daughter to outdoor activities, including soccer, museums,...
Marilupe M.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Skokie, IL
Tania O.
5.0
Tania was excellent took care of my 3 month old like he was her own I was stress free and got to enjoy myself without any worries ! Thank you so much Tania !
- Kaya B.
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.
Megan F.
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 talking and interacting with L....
- Traci T.
Ashley P.
5.0
Ashley did an amazing job bonding with our seven-year-old son and for-year-old daughter. She definitely felt like part of the family and not just a babysitter. She was caring and loving to our kids, taught them crafts, took them to do indoor and outdoor activities, cooked and fed them and even did...
- Gregory H.
Alexandra R.
5.0
We had Alexandra watch our girls for two days. Our 3 year old can be pretty shy with new people but she loved playing with Alexandra and got on so well with her, I was pleasantly surprised!
- Sarah T.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Skokie, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Skokie, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Skokie, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $22.50 per hour as of February 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 Skokie, IL?
Care.com currently has 12 reading tutors in Skokie, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Skokie 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 Skokie that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Skokie, 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 Skokie 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 Skokie, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Skokie, 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 Skokie, 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.