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Shakira is an attentive caregiver. She truly has a heart of mother and shares her light with people around her. She is wonderful with

Review for Shakira Q. by Care member

She is amazing!!!! Always helps clean the house and does a better job then myself . Always on time and has babysat our three kids last

Review for Syuzanna Z. by Carla W.

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

Review for Brianna B. by Krystal R.

Reading tutors in Western Springs, IL

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Karen O.


Western Springs, IL

$40-49/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Tutor

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I am certified K-6 grade teacher and special education teacher K-22. I am currently a teacher at Acacia Academy in LaGrange Highlands. I have 4 of my own children - 3 in college and 1 in high school. I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Special Education and Math. I have been teacher online since last March and so I...
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Shakira Q.


Downers Grove, IL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

A MOTHER'S LOVE

5.0

(2)

"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, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & 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.

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Syuzanna Z.


Melrose Park, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Syuzanna and I take my job very seriously. I am very flexible and able to perform various tasks on top of sitting. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and nannying children of all ages. I love spending one on one time with them and feel passionately about their growth in school but also in life. I have experience...
Syuzanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is amazing!!!! Always helps clean the house and does a better job then myself . Always on time and has babysat our three kids last minute. The kids love her too and so will you."

Carla W.

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Brianna B.


Burbank, IL

$19-25/hr4 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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.

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Kamilah J.


Bellwood, IL

$28-50/hr10 yrs exp

Tutor/ Babysitter

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:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kamilah is amazing with children! She is so compassionate, caring and patient. She is tactful & reliable. "

Raqina B.

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Sandy N.


Elmwood Park, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

New mama to a sweet baby girl, looking for a part time position a few days a week, in the early mornings, or a position where I can bring my daughter and do a 'nanny share' situation where I can help create a growing friendship of parallel play. I am a certified K-6 teacher. I am trained in FUNdations, which is a phonics based...
Sandy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"She works with kids so has experience and is motherly. She likes to be active too."

Yarelis S.

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Todd M.


Oak Park, IL

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Online & In-Person Academic Support For All Subjects

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
"Todd M. is an amazing educator. He managed to make learning both enjoyable and inviting. Stripping away the fear of failure and replacing it with confidence and drive. On many occasions I was able to confide in Todd and his guidance led me to earn my GED. I, as...

Ricardo C.

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Alexis T.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Hardworking, Dedicated, Responsible, Loyal And Honest Worker

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I began baby sitting/nanny about 15years ago. I was a nanny for a 11 month and transport 4-year-old brother to school and home. During the job I would provide different types of activities such as reading, building puzzles, play board games, arts & craft, learning activities.. etc) As for infants, I enjoy caring and providing...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

4.0
"We hired Alexis as a Nanny for our two kids from Oct 2018 - July 2019, she looked after our sons from when the youngest was 3months and the oldest was 3yrs. We only let her go as we had an unexpected work opportunity and moved to California. She looked after the...

Caroline H.

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Alia S.


Berwyn, IL

$20-39/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter & Nanny Seeking Nighttime And Weekend Babysitting Position

Previously a 7-12 Social Studies teacher with Masters degree in American History. I currently work as a regionally based Admissions Counselor for a university in another state. My work includes advising Chicagoland high school students through the college admissions process. I am academically trained in child development (all...
Alia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I would hire Alia back any day if she was still where I am! My kids loved having her in our home."

Lindsay L.

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Andrea P.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

I Love Children And I Am One Month Away From Completing My Degree In Early Childhood Education

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:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Cristina V.


Chicago, IL

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I babysat for a very busy family for 3 years. I was responsible for three children (mostly 2 because the third is a teen and very after school activities oriented), since they were 3, 5 and 13. I mostly did after school babysitting, from picking them up from school to warming up dinner, helping with homework, and taking each one...
Cristina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"We used Cristina as a nanny for our 3 month old son when I went back to work from maternity leave. She was a very caring Nanny and I could tell my son really enjoyed having her around. He would always smile when he saw her which is rare for a baby that is so...

Taylor M.

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Abigail C.


Clarendon Hills, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Worker Looking For Work

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I've had the joy of working with children of all ages for over a decade, both as a teacher and a nanny. Along with years of hands-on experience, I've recently completed Early Childhood Education Levels 1 and 2. Supporting a child's growth and being a source of encouragement and empowerment is something I'm truly...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"She is very sweet, loving, and attentive. Very reliable and set our hearts at ease the minute she walked in the door."

Care member

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Danielle B.


Clarendon Hills, IL

$26-28/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

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: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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...

Mark E.

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Nereida G.


Berwyn, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Babysitter

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:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Nena and my daughter instantly bonded. Nena was always there when we needed her. I even offered to bring her with us when the family relocated. She is amazing!!! "

Care member

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Rachel F.


Darien, IL

$50/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time After School Tutor Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rachel and I am a full time classroom teacher. This is my fifth year teaching Kindergarten and I worked as a paraprofessional in a 1st grade classroom for 2 years prior. I absolutely love my job and love helping children grow to reach their full potential. I aim to incorporate engaging, hands-on activities during...
5.0
"Rachel has been great working with my first grader in tutoring! She is punctual, attentive, and doesn't mind the dogs. I'm looking forward to her continuing to work with my daughter over the next several months!"

Sarah S.

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Magdalena C.


Hillside, IL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny Available Full-Time

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Magda has been our full-time nanny for almost 4 years, since our little ones were 1 and 4 years old. Her responsibilities have included, first and foremost, caring directly for them, including arranging and facilitating play dates (outdoors with fresh air when...

Laura B.

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Vanessa B.


Darien, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Tutor (Regular And Special Needs)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive tutoring skills with regular and special needs children including autistic children. I tutor in my Darien home, students' homes, or library. I have several approaches in order to engage students in learning and make them eager to achieve.
5.0
"I get tutor in Math and Reading"

Laura W.

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Grazyna A.


Berwyn, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter, Responsible, Honest And Trustworthy

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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.

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Deborah S.


Berwyn, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Taker/Nanny

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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Deborah worked with us for a month while we transitioned between two au pairs. She was absolutely wonderful and we wish we could have worked with her longer! In fact, we hope to in the future. She was great with our nine month old and 3.5 year old. She is...

Care member

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Kimberly A.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 6 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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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

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