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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 an amazing tutor, and she is really good at explaining the math questions in a way that makes sense. She helps me as a visual learner see why the problem should be solved that way by helping me visualize it on a graph."
Arthur R.
Ella V.
Glencoe, IL
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Ella. Looking for a position as a nanny. I was a full-time nanny and a part-time babysitter for 15 years. I love to read, play games, go on all kinds of outings with the children, and help with homework and more. I am a very caring, warm, and fun-loving child care provider and have a wide range of child care...
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Ella is great with children and babies. She is very helpful and a kind person. She is experienced from bathing, feeding, changing diapers, doing homework, taking the kids to activities to anything I needed help with kids all different ages."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
My bachelor's degree is in Elementary Education with a Spanish (foreign language) concentration. Additionally, I have Master's Degrees in Curriculum Design and as a Reading Specialist. I am bilingual (English and Spanish) and have 10 years experience working with elementary aged children (K-5) in small groups as...
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Caitlin. She has brought my first grader up to speed with reading, she's amazing! My son loves her and cannot wait until their tutor time each week. She has instilled a love of reading and learning in him. Caitlin is...
Lyndsay C.
Jessica G.
Round Lake, IL
$23/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica, but I mostly go by Jessy or Jess :)
I'm a loving, loyal, caring, and dedicated nanny who loves children. I personally love to spend time outdoors playing volleyball and pickleball. Spending time with my family and friends brings me joy, as well as meeting new people.
When it comes to caring for the cute...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jess was so easy going and got along great with my kiddos. I will definitely be hiring her again."
Shelby N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 30-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I have continued to do what I love best and that's be with kids. I feel like the BEST me is brought out when I'm around your kids and I would love the opportunity to be your babysitter/Nanny. I love going to the...
Dana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her...
Michelle L.
5.0
(2)
I have an early childhood education degree. I have worked as a nanny, teacher for several years. I like doing arts and crafts, going to the library and the park, and reading
Farideh can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Farideh is a loving, dependable and experienced care giver. She worked for us for four years and in that time became part of the family. She has a teaching background and has taught my children so much. Her next family will be very lucky to have her. Highly...
Lauren L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
I have spent 20+ years caring for children (newborns-12 years old) and am currently an elementary education teacher (kindergarten through second grade) with master's degrees in reading and curriculum design.
I spend the majority of my day with young children and am also bilingual (English and Spanish speaking)....
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin responded quickly and allowed short notice babysitting after my original sitter cancelled on me. She was punctual, courteous, and provided quality care. Would definitely rehire."
Frank G.
Sarah W.
Deerfield, IL
$85-100/hr • 8 yrs exp
Certified Teacher Available For Tutoring And Babysitting & Full Time SUMMER!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 8 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 10+ 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...
Besides being a mother and grandmother, I have cared for children for many years. I'm energetic, fun but also stick to the boundries needed to provide children with the structure and learning. I taught college classes and am happy to help with homework, except math is not in my expertise.
I am currently tutoring reading at...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Karan K.
Round Lake, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Responsible Babysitter Looking for a Part-time Job Around Long Grove, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Venon Hills, Liberyville Area.
I am a friendly detail-oriented individual who likes animals and pets. I have experience in changing diapers, food preparation, washing dishes, light housekeeping duties, and handling emergency situations. I will watch over your children as they do their homework assignments, play games and read books to them or any other...
Karan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Heather and I am a 51-year-old mom of 3 kids ages 28, 25 & 22 I have a BA in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in reading. I taught Pre-school and Kindergarten years ago but then stopped to raise my family. I currently (and for the past 11 years) have been a teaching assistant at a local elementary school in...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ashley M.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$15-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
Experienced babysitter with a passion for nurturing and safety. Fun activities and reliable care guaranteed! On top of experience babysitting, I have about 3 years of experience working with small children as an Early Learning Tutor at Kumon. I love spending time with kids and organizing activities! I am known for being very...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Bianca . I have experience working with ages 6 weeks - 12 years. Professional rescuer CPR/AED certified as well as EMT-B certification. I have a degree in early childhood education as well as many certifications/ training in different early education philosophies such as Montessori, Waldorf, STEM, kindergarten,...
Bianca can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Iwona D.
Arlington Heights, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
If You Are Looking For Experienced,Dependable And Trustworthy Nanny I'm The Right Person For You
I've been very lucky working for great families. I have 15 years experience with kids ages 10 months to 13 years old and I know that patience and dependability are important. I'm a very responsible, friendly, trustworthy, and easygoing person. I love to spend time with kids and keep them in a safe and friendly atmosphere...
Iwona can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Karina and I am currently a Senior at Illinois State. I am working on my degree in Bilingual Elementary Education. I am fluent in Spanish. I have always had a passion for learning and teaching. I am a very patient person and also very playful with kids. I love Disney movies, playing video games, and reading a...
Karina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Iris A.
Round Lake, IL
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Iris, I love to play with children, have fun and teach them always something new! I like to read, play, help with homework.. and so much more!
Iris can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Janene L.
Antioch, IL
$49/hr • 4 yrs exp
K-5 ELA Tutor Here To Boost Grades By Boosting Confidence And Building A Love For Reading
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! I am a teacher-certified Literacy Tutor. I tutor students in grades K-5. All of my lessons my lessons are held through Zoom.
My philosophy of teaching is to promote a love of learning by guiding students through the learning process. All students learn differently, and because I...
Ellen S.
Northbrook, IL
$22-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Ellen and a mom of 2 "grown-ish" kids. Aside from raising my wonderful kiddos. I've enjoyed being a professional nanny for the past 6 years. I have had a passion for working with children all of my life. I have a background in early childhood development and have worked in multiple childcare settings. I'm experienced...
Ellen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mia K.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$26-65/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I am a trilingual law student with great organizational, communication, and research skills! I attend King's College and live in London 9 months out of the year, but am in the Chicagoland area for the summer. I have been a one-on-one professional tutor for children of all ages for 4+ years. I have worked as a freelancer,...
Maribel C.
Grayslake, IL
$30/hr • 17 yrs exp
I Am Child Care With 17 Years Of Work Experience As Well As My School And Trainings.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, fun, reliable, and trustworthy
I like working with kids because children, are our future, and I have a love for teaching children with their cognitive, emotional and social skills as they are growing through fun and a safe environment.
I'm looking for a job that I am able to use my...
Maribel can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Waukegan, IL
Viktoriya V.
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
Ella V.
5.0
Ella is great with children and babies. She is very helpful and a kind person. She is experienced from bathing, feeding, changing diapers, doing homework, taking the kids to activities to anything I needed help with kids all different ages.
- Care member
Caitlin N.
5.0
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Caitlin. She has brought my first grader up to speed with reading, she's amazing! My son loves her and cannot wait until their tutor time each week. She has instilled a love of reading and learning in him. Caitlin is smart, kind, funny, and awesome at...
- Lyndsay C.
Jessica G.
5.0
Jess was so easy going and got along great with my kiddos. I will definitely be hiring her again.
- Shelby N.
Dana L.
5.0
Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her (still). They always wanted Dana...
- Michelle L.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Waukegan, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Waukegan, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Waukegan, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $16.00 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 Waukegan, IL?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in Waukegan, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Waukegan 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 Waukegan that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, 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.