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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love helping people and thoroughly care about others. I have experience in tutoring children ages 13 and under in writing, reading and history. I also have been a caregiver for my 90-year-old great grandmother for the past year. I'm very patient and easy going.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families my goal as a nanny is to care for, guide, instruct, protect, and teach children. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am caring, loving, committed, responsible, and diligent. I have 7+ years of professional experience. Have have worked with all ages. At the moment I'm a Sunday school...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Kamilah, and I am passionate about education and childcare. I hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and have years of experience teaching and mentoring children. Before earning my doctorate, I taught middle school math, science, and computer literacy, creating engaging lessons tailored to individual learning...
Kamilah can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kamilah is amazing with children! She is so compassionate, caring and patient. She is tactful & reliable. "
Raqina B.
Deborah Z.
Melrose Park, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I have 20+ years caring for children. I've taken care of children from newborn to teenager. I've worked as a nanny as well as a second grade teacher, preschool-kindergarten teachers aide, and special ed aide . I have my own car and am willing to take kids to sports events, the library, the zoo, wherever they need to go. I...
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Debbie is an organized, responsible, supportive, and professional individual. She loves kids and takes very good care of them. She is also easygoing and friendly, so she has a good rapport with adults. Debbie would be a wonderful addition to any staff or family. "
Amanda Y.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I currently am a Licensed Social Worker/Clinician Lead, at an elementary school. I have a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and obtained a Master's of Social Work degree, from NYU, in May of 2018. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 years old, and I have experience working with small/ large family sizes,...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My teens loved having Danielle take them on fun outings to keep them busy and social media free for the summer. My 7 year old also joined in on the fun occasionally. Danielle is professional, prompt, and a good communicator. I plan to use her for weekend/ nights as...
Bethany S.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate with a degree in Elementary Education and a specialization in reading and language arts from the University of Iowa. I currently am a teacher at a local school so am unable to work during school hours. I love working with children. I completed two semesters student teaching and had many classes involving...
Jackie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have loved having Jackie at our house. She is professional and very good with both kids. She is excellent at keeping our schedule and assisting with homework duties. We have had her at least once a week since our first meeting with her."
Lisa H.
Brianna B.
Burbank, IL
$19-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children of family members, family friends, and children from Care. com. Most children, if not all, take to me quickly. There have been many occasions where I have only been needed for a one-time job, but then end up becoming a reoccurring nanny for the family. I am also comfortable with cooking small meals and...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Brianna is very sweet and caring. She did not treat our children as if they were a chore. She treated them as if they were family. Our 2 year old adored her and her playfulness and our newborn grew very attached to her. Sadly, due to our move, we are no longer able...
Krystal R.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love kids. Since early years my dream was to be a teacher and work with kids. I started that career about 16 years ago and have experience with babies and toddlers. I am non-smoker and very comfortable with pets. In my job I focus on the child, and safety is my priority. I like to keep kids busy, so we play together, go to the...
Magdalena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Magdalena is an amazing child caretaker, she is thoughtful, kind, loving, creative, punctual, and most of all, our children adore her. I consider our family very lucky to have had her watching our girls. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
My name is Kathy. I have been a professional nanny for 20 + years.
Also, having previous daycare teacher Experience. I am reliable, responsible, fun & loving. I have experience with all ages & even multiples. I enjoy reading, singing and being active outdoors with the children. I look forward to becoming part of your family.
I...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kathy was the nanny for our twin girls from the time they were 3 months until 17 months. In the last 2 months she also watched our 3.5 year old son 2 times a week. Watching twins is hard and she was a champ at it! She was great at keeping schedules and track of...
Jamie C.
5.0
(2)
Loving nanny with a strong record of providing high quality care for children aged 6 months to 7 years. Great building relationships skills, punctual, responsible, honest and bilingual (English and Spanish).
Here general duties and responsibilities I proudly have provided and I am ready to do:
Infant care and hygiene...
Lidia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lidia is a great caretaker. Always attentive to the kids needs. Always punctual, very dependable and always goes the extra mile."
Shenny G.
5.0
(1)
"A Mother's love is patient, gentle, caring, protective, Unconditional an eternal". Hello! My name is Shakira and I am 36 years old. I am a substitute Teacher and I have a 8 Yr old son and a 9 Yr old daughter. I am CPR certified. I graduated from college in 2011 with a BA in Fashion Design. I have always loved kids, they are so...
Shakira can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shakira is an AMAZING sitter for my son. She has been watching him since I went back to work when he turned 3 months old and now he is 9 months. She helps him in his personal development by taking the time to teach him different skills based on his age range. She's...
Shenika W.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 9-month-old babygirl and I've been working with a fantastic family's non verbal 22-year-old son with special needs for the past 5 years and we have an incredible relationship. I am looking to take on an additional part time client in an educator, caregiving, house manager or personal...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an IL-certified Secondary English Teacher with 2 MA degrees in Education & local, national, and international awards for outstanding teaching. My students have earned admission to competitive private & public schools, earned academic scholarships, and achieved victory over disabilities. I have 30+ years experience in...
5.0
"I met Mr. Todd M. over a year ago, when he was teaching the GED class I took. It was my second time taking the class, and I was only looking forward to taking the class to hopefully pass this time. Todd helped me with that and so much more. From the first day of...
Camila L.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Brooke A.
Willowbrook, IL
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced (and Very Cool) Tutor For Fall/Winter 2024/25
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Glad you found me! I'm Brooke, and I'm excited to get to know you!
I have over 6 years (and counting!) of tutoring experience in ASL, Spanish, Algebra/basic math, and English, as well as general tutoring/homework support. For 4 years, I have worked with children with communication and learning disabilities.
Having worked with...
5.0
"Brooke was unbelievable. We were so sad when she left for college. Any family that has the opportunity to hire Brooke will be beyond pleased. She's amazing."
Coleen B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My experience in childcare includes over three years at a licensed daycare facility with children aging from infant to 12 years. I have been a nanny for over 20+ years caring for infants to 9-year-olds in private homes. I have 12 nieces/nephews ranging in ages 3 months to 21 years old, so I can handle any situation presented...
Nereida can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were lucky enough to be able to work with Nena again when we had our second son. Once again, she was reliable, prompt, honest, positive, and treated our son like her own. He is starting day care now but we still often call on Nena for occasional days and...
Joann C.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Westchester, IL
Kamilah J.
5.0
Kamilah is amazing with children! She is so compassionate, caring and patient. She is tactful & reliable.
- Raqina B.
Deborah Z.
5.0
Debbie is an organized, responsible, supportive, and professional individual. She loves kids and takes very good care of them. She is also easygoing and friendly, so she has a good rapport with adults. Debbie would be a wonderful addition to any staff or family.
- Amanda Y.
Danielle B.
5.0
Danielle has been a steady babysitter for our three kids (1,4,12yo) since we moved to the burbs. She has been amazing with all our kids at all age levels. She is very warm, friendly, and very quickly builds trust with kids. We love having her in our home and highly recommend her!
- Mark E.
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
Jackie C.
5.0
We have loved having Jackie at our house. She is professional and very good with both kids. She is excellent at keeping our schedule and assisting with homework duties. We have had her at least once a week since our first meeting with her.
- Lisa H.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Westchester, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Westchester, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Westchester, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $17.50 per hour as of March 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 Westchester, IL?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Westchester, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Westchester 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 Westchester that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Westchester, 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 Westchester 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 Westchester, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Westchester, 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 Westchester, 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.