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I have an MEd in Secondary Education with a concentration in English and certification for phonics instruction using the Orton-Gillingham approach. In the last year, I have worked with small groups of students grades K-4 in a targeted reading intervention program using instructional methods backed by research. From general...
I was born with a speech impediment so severe no one outside my family understood me. As a result, I became a very shy and withdrawn person.
In high school, I adopted a sink or swim approach to improvement. I wrote stories, joined a competitive public speaking team, and filmed short movies. By the time I graduated, I realized...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent graduate of University of Michigan with a Bachelors degree in Nursing. I have experience working with young kids and infants through my previous clinical rotations and job in the Neonatal ICU. I have done babysitting jobs in high school and college. The ages of the kids I've babysat for have been 4-5 y/o and...
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Michelle. I have been a nanny for over 20 years. I have 2 boys that are now young adults. I love my career as a nanny. I believe I am so much more. A role model, teacher and part of the family. I do lots of activities including arts and crafts, games, music, reading, and learning ABC's and numbers. I also help with...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle has watched my older son after school and they have always gotten along very well! I am amazed at her ability to care for several children at a time and yet be able to provide them each with personal attention. There is plenty to do in the playroom or...
Irina H.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Master's Degree in Education and over 20 years of classroom experience teaching math, English, language arts, science, music/drama and art. I currently hold an Illinois certificate teaching 1st - 9th grade with endorsements in math, language arts, social studies and art. In addition, I have over 7 years experience as a...
5.0
"Lauren is the perfect tutor for our son with reading challenges. She is to the point with him and he is now motivated to learn and to excel. Super happy we found Lauren and excited to see further progress"
Masha L.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Carmen I am CPR certificate I have nanny for 11years can give 7 reference I have nanny kids from 2 months to 13 years old I would help with house cleaning baking with the little one coloring reading all types of books and doing Art's and crafts with water paint I would take children to museums zoo parks and love...
Carmen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carmen has been watching our 11 month old for the past few weeks and has been fantastic! She genuinely engages with our baby girl and is very attentive to her needs. I currently work from home full time, so I see firsthand how happy she makes our baby...
Heather P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience teaching and nurturing children. I raised two daughters and taught at the elementary level for 6 years. I ran my own daycare and after school program as well as owned two after school arts programs, taught creative writing and worked as a reading instructor. Children are wonderful! I have had...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Amy took care of my one and two year olds and was wonderful. Very reliable and careful. We were sad to see her go!"
Mindy B.
Oriana A.
Chicago, IL
$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm very affectionate, sweet but at the same time firm. I'm also very fun as I'm a camping leader so kids will never get bored and we can sing so many songs in English and Spanish so your kids can also be bilingual.
I am part of a non traditional educational system that increase emotional, financial and leadership skills that...
Oriana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We did a nanny share with Oriana. She took care of our 3 month old and another families 3 month old for a year during Covid. She was great the kids and dependable."
Kevin M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been tutoring for about 15 years and have worked with all ages, from elementary school to adult, in all the major academic subjects as well as test prep.
5.0
"Anna was very helpful and supportive to my daughter with completing her online Algebra 2 and chemistry classes. We really appreciated her willingness to come to our home and her flexibility with scheduling. She is very professional in her work and very dependable....
Heidi S.
Rossalin K.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher Looking For A Fun-filled Summer With Your Kid(s)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name is Rose. I'm a teacher at a public Montessori Elementary school in the west loop teaching first through third grade and sometimes subbing in Pre-K classrooms. I used to work as a nanny while completing my master degree in Early Childhood Education from DePaul University. I love reading, staying active...
Rossalin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were very impressed with Rose from her first day with us. Rose is very professional and takes her job very seriously. Rose is attentive and affectionate with our 11 month old and he just adores her. He is always very excited to see Rose! Rose is child-centered...
Kaysa P.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & 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.
Bonnie K.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have tutored children of grade school age and higher, all subjects. I am great at making learning fun. I am a certified substitute teacher in northern Cook County. I have an extensive medical background, as I have worked in health care for over 15 years, and am also an EMT
5.0
"I hired Bonnie to tutor my 9 and 8 years old. I am very happy with her, she is very responsive, and she is helping my daughters in math, ELA subjects . My daughters are happy too and we feel they already improved after a month she has been tutoring !"
Viviana C.
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...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lavinia. I am looking for a full or part time position. I have work experience working with infants, a 1-year-old and 2-year-old boy. I am a very friendly and caring person who loves kids. I am a fun and loving person who any child will fall in love with. I like to teach kids to sing and dance to children's songs...
Lavinia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"In the summer of 2019 I hired Lavinia for a mother's helper role in my household. She has been working for me ever since, helping to care for my two year old and one year old boys. I need extra help as I am due to have a third boy in Feb. When she came over to...
Diana H.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Hager. I'd like to start of by saying I love and adore kids! A little bit about me: I'm a responsible, trustworthy, patient & dependable babysitter. I have a lot of energy. On my spare time I like to go on long runs, read & play bard games Background: I have 7 years' experience in babysitting. I also have worked...
Hager can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
3.0
"We hired Hager to watch our two little Saturday and Sunday mornings - she was great, very engaging, and the kids liked her a lot. We had her scheduled for a Sunday night for a Ravinia concert and had been texting all day to confirm timing, etc., up until about an...
Nicole P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 9 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 12+ 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...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Great communication, very dependable & flexible. BEST decision I've ever made is hiring her. BOTH my children get excited when its her day to come over"
Nicole R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently finished a Master's degree in Applied Physics at Northwestern University. I have previously worked as a substitute teacher in Florida with children of all ages.
I like working with kids because they are always curious and I can relate to that feeling. I love helping kids discover the world around them.
I started...
Lidabel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lidabel was a wonderful sitter for my child. Even though we only met once, I was so impressed by her initiative and ability to keep my child engaged and entertained. She's reliable, punctual, and I wouldn't hesitate to call her again in the future."
Teresa Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Maggie and I am currently looking for a summertime nanny position! I have over 15 years of childcare experience, including 3 years of being a full-time nanny. This past October I became a substitute teacher for Chicago Public Schools where I subbed in multiple elementary schools before receiving a...
Madeline can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maggie has exceeded all of our expectations. She is absolutely amazing with my seven year old, five year old, and six month old. Exercising, crafts, online learning, you name it. An absolute gem. We are so lucky to have her."
Barbara B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jessica, I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible and attentive.
I like working with kids because I find joy in making a positive impact in their life's wether it be playtime, teaching them manners and helping them grow in ways they maybe didn't know!
I'm looking for a job that is welcoming,...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was amazing with my 5 year old son. She was patient with him and engaged with him. He loved her and wouldn't mind spending the day with her. Definitely recommend. "
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Winnetka, IL
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.
Michelle C.
5.0
Michelle has watched my older son after school and they have always gotten along very well! I am amazed at her ability to care for several children at a time and yet be able to provide them each with personal attention. There is plenty to do in the playroom or enjoy time in the backyard when the...
- Irina H.
Lauren G.
5.0
Lauren is the perfect tutor for our son with reading challenges. She is to the point with him and he is now motivated to learn and to excel. Super happy we found Lauren and excited to see further progress
- Masha L.
Carmen V.
5.0
Carmen has been wonderful. She's been with us since March, when I returned to work after maternity leave. She cares for our 7-month-old baby full-time, Monday through Friday, and he absolutely adores her. She is on time every day (early, even!), communicates with my husband and me and sends pictures...
- Care member
Amy A.
5.0
Amy took care of my one and two year olds and was wonderful. Very reliable and careful. We were sad to see her go!
- Mindy B.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Winnetka, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Winnetka, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Winnetka, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $27.00 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 Winnetka, IL?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in Winnetka, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Winnetka 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 Winnetka that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Winnetka, 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 Winnetka 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 Winnetka, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Winnetka, 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 Winnetka, 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.