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I am a certified teacher and have tutored math and Spanish for a few years now.
- Licensed teacher in the state of Illinois
- 7 years teaching experience Pre-K through 5th
- All subject areas, including music and art
- Quality curriculum provided upon request
I am 20 years old, I have babysat children from newborn to age 13. I love kids and pets, I enjoy helping children with homework and reading. I love seeing children happy so it is always my goal to put a smile on their face :). I am currently a hairstylist References are available upon request!
Annalisa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
I'd describe my personality as fun, optimistic, and inquisitive. I love to ask questions and choose to see the good as often as I can.
I like working with kids because they always have such a unique outlook on life that can teach us a lot of lessons.
I started working with kids in 2022 when I became an assistant at the...
Emily M.
DeKalb, IL
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a second grade teacher with many years of child care experience. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I am pet friendly, have a reliable vehicle, and I can help with homework. On a lighter note, I love arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities, and animals.
I do have a full time teaching job this school year...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Emily has been our nanny for the 2015/2016 school year. She is very good with my 2 boys who are 2 and 4. She is caring, organized and friendly."
Nikki S.
Emily M.
DeKalb, IL
$20-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a second grade teacher with many years of child care experience. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I am pet friendly, have a reliable vehicle, and I can help with homework., and animals.
I do have a full time teaching job this school year and we are back in person so I am only available after school and on the...
5.0
"She is doing her clinicals in my 5th grade classroom. She is very helpful with students,knowledgeable and organized."
Nikki S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, energetic and a compassionate mother with 21 years as a Mom. I have raised my 2 children alone. One special needs boy 21 and a girl 18 years old. My children are my life, and I have very lovely memories of them being little. I live for those days and feel that my calling is being a mother. My job as a mother is not...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tiffany is wonderful with children and she knows her job very well. Will stay late if you need her to and will go that extra mile. I would hire her again in a minute if I was looking for someone. If you need any other information please feel free to email me. "
Laura B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a teacher with more than 10 years of experience teaching and taking care of children from 0-12 years of age. My experience involves founding and running a kids learning center at a church in Venezuela. I have extensive experience orienting children in middle school, and I am fluent and fully literate in Spanish. I am also...
Irma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I can’t say enough nice things about Irma and her family. It’s hard to find someone you trust to take care of your child. She is absolutely wonderful with my daughter and I feel great comfort in knowing she will be well taken care of. Irma watches her, but also...
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Samantha S.
DeKalb, IL
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Samantha S, I Am 18 And Currently Studying Early Childhood Education At NIU
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, outgoing, and responsible.
I'm looking for a job that has consistent hours. I am also looking to care for children of any age.
I started working with kids when I was 13 by babysitting kids in my neighborhood and ever since then have been working with children in some capacity. I...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sierra C.
Cortland, IL
$14-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Educator In District 428 Making It Her Goal To Help With Kids Outside Of School. :)
Hello! I currently work as a substitute paraprofessional in d428. I have worked with the Gen Ed and Special Ed population for 3 years. Just like the Gen Ed population, I find it very important to foster a safe and loving environment for children with special needs while exercising skills in patience and de-escalation.
My...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
I'd describe my personality as quiet, caring, outgoing.
I like working with kids because I like to care for them.
I started working with kids when I was a kid in elementary school. in 5th grade we were assigned reading buddies. It felt good to teach the younger kids how to read or tie their shoes. I started babysitting at...
Cheryl can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Audrey and I'm a patient, kind, and fun babysitter who loves helping children grow!
I have been babysitting since I could stay home alone myself and I recently spent time working with autistic children as a behavior technician. I am currently in school for my Associates in Early Childhood Education and plan on...
Audrey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Audrey was awesome. She had great enthusiasm, didn’t let my rambunctious kids walk all over her, and they loved her! We will definitely invite her back!"
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Greg, and I'm a private tutor in St. Charles. I've been tutoring professionally since 2017 when I began teaching private lessons at a music studio. I have since started my own business and have expanded to tutoring academic subjects. Through this time I've worked both adults and kids of all ages, including public school,...
5.0
"Greg is a fantastic tutor. He provides wonderful support on our homeschooling journey. It is very easy to recommend him here. Greg has a wonderful way of connecting with my children (age 5, 8 and 11). He is very creative, patient and organized. My kids really...
Tereza M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I currently teach in a self-contained special education classroom. This is my 10th year of teaching. I hold a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction with Specialized Endorsements in Special Education and English as a Second Language from National Louis University. I also have a bachelor's degree in Elementary...
Cheri A.
Huntley, IL
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I love being a Nanny and being a positive role model to children of all ages. Children are always encouraged to be creative, self thinkers, silly, helpful, caring and well mannered by me as their Nanny. Babies are constantly nurtured by me with a soft kind voice, gentle caring touch, playful demeanor, and knowledge to...
Cheri can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are so happy to have found Cheri to care for our son. Cheri started with us when our son was about 4 months old and she stayed with us until he started daycare at 1 year old. She truly cared for our son, tending to all his needs and actively engaged in age...
Nicole T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Ashley. I adore children and would love to take care of yours! I was a nanny for a couple months for a family with a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old. My job was to help with chores around the house and help teach the 5-year-old how to read. I also nannied for a year for a 6-year-old. I had to work on her behavior, cook...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We have infant twins, and Ashley was very good with them! One of mine has always had really bad separation anxiety, and Ashley kept me informed as the evening went on as to how she was doing. She is fantastic with them and we can?t wait to have her back into our...
Brianne S.
Laurie H.
Saint Charles, IL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I love to read with kids, play outside if it's nice out & I love to see kids happy!! Go on walks, go to park, ride bikes. Help with homework if needed.
Laurie can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
I'm seeking my first nanny job. I'm dependable, energetic, helpful, and outgoing. I like working with kids because it is a joy to see them have fun and learn. I love to have fun!
I'm looking for a job where I can build a relationship with the children I care for, help with homework, and help with light household duties.
I...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
I am from Venezuela, respectful, kind, caring, always willing to help. I have reaised and cared for children through my whole life and, for a short time I also cared for the elderly. I love learning, new experiences and being economically independent. On my free time I like to travel, read, watch movies and tv series. I am...
Ana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Hadley M.
Elgin, IL
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a senior in college majoring in elementary education with about four years of experience watching children of all ages. I have four younger siblings that I have helped care for, as well as weekly volunteer work with children's programs. I have also worked as a full time nanny for two years. I love crafts, reading, and...
Hadley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Sycamore, IL
Emily M.
5.0
Emily has been our nanny for the 2015/2016 school year. She is very good with my 2 boys who are 2 and 4. She is caring, organized and friendly.
- Nikki S.
Emily M.
5.0
She is doing her clinicals in my 5th grade classroom. She is very helpful with students,knowledgeable and organized.
- Nikki S.
Tiffany S.
5.0
Tiffany is wonderful with children and she knows her job very well. Will stay late if you need her to and will go that extra mile. I would hire her again in a minute if I was looking for someone. If you need any other information please feel free to email me.
- Laura B.
Irma M.
5.0
I have worked with Irma for two years now and I can’t imagine my life without her. We hired Irma to watch our son, Misha, who was about 9 months old at the time in Nov 2021. She has been with us ever since, and it was one of the best decisions we ever made. Irma is truly amazing. She is such a...
- Care member
Audrey H.
5.0
We hired Audrey as a babysitter for our wedding. All the parents loved her. She was so kind and responsive. Communicating with her was super easy and she handled all the kiddos like a pro.
- Danielle S.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Sycamore, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Sycamore, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Sycamore, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $12.25 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Sycamore, IL?
Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Sycamore, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Sycamore 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 Sycamore that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Sycamore, 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 Sycamore 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 Sycamore, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Sycamore, 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 Sycamore, 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.