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60 tutors are listed in Highwood, IL
The average posted rate is $34/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby tutors is 8 years
Tutors in Highwood, IL
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 used a wide variety of techniques to keep my ADHD son engaged and interested in learning mathematical concepts. She created fun games, personalized board games, rhyming devices, cards, dice, and other concrete hands-on materials. These help my son learn...
Russell W.
Lauren G.
Highwood, IL
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Art, Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts Educator.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
For the past 7 years I have been working with families in the North Shore as a Nanny/House Manager/Family Assistant and Professional Tutor. My experience includes 20 years as a classroom teacher where I taught math, art, English, language arts and a drama/music class to 7th grade students. Over the course of my life I have...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Lauren to work as a nanny in my home for one and a half years, and I would certainly recommend her work. She has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of my now 12 year old son and in keeping the house in working order. She is kind,...
Rhonda C.
Shayley P.
Highwood, IL
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi my name is Shayley P. and I am an upcoming senior at the University of Missouri studying early childhood education. Working with children has always been a passion of mine and I have tons of work experience with children of ages ranging from newborn all the way to 12 years old. In high school, I worked at an after school care...
Shayley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I recently moved from Minnesota to Wilmette Il to start a speech language pathology masters program at Northwestern University. I worked as a nanny over the summer during undergrad. I am also the oldest in my family, so I have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. After my undergraduate program, I worked as...
Clare can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Excellent sitter, kids had a great time."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy working with children. I have worked with them for about two years, where I helped teach, watch over them and provide what they needed to be comfortable. I believe that from my experiences, I have learned to be patient and able to relate with them very well.
5.0
"Sarah is amazing with children. She is patient, kind, and playful while still holding authority and not allowing the children to run the house. She is an amazing business partner to help you with your child care needs."
Katerina D.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic caregiver with a passion for working with children. As a college student at the University, I'm majoring in Advertising with a minor in Media Studies, and I love using my creativity to engage kids in fun, educational activities.
With experience in childcare and a natural...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I worked all my college years as a nanny during the day and went to college in the evening.
My nanny experience was with new born, toddlers and teenagers during all my 6 years of college. I continued taking care of the kids, tutoring them, driving them for activities, Dr apt. I also did grocery shopping, cooking and kids...
Amina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Amina has been with our family since June 2023 when I returned to work and we needed care for our 4mo old daughter. I am so thankful that we found Amina. Both my husband and I work from home and we have two dogs. Amina has come in and integrated herself in very...
Laura B.
Paige C.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am majoring in elementary education so I have lots of experience in classrooms. I have tutored many children from the ages of 6-12. I am also on my college dance team. I have taught dancers from the ages of 3-12 as I have trained for over 15 years in all genres.
Livvia W.
Deerfield, IL
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Livvia, I am 22 years old. I have worked with many family's for date nights & a private sitter for newborn- 12yr., Ive been an after school sitter and worked for the local park districts after school program kids kindergarten-5th grade in the past. I do enjoy working for a family and caring for their kids on a more...
Livvia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without having to ask or remind her, and when she has a question, she asks! Our little one doesn't take to new people easily and...
Christopher A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am 24 years old and graduated Stevenson high school. I got my masters degree in Structual Engineering at IIT and currently work in my field. I have tutored many students but most of them graduated this year so I am looking for new opportunities. I am CPR certified. In Northbrook I worked when I was younger as a swim coach/...
Viktoriya can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Viktoriya watched our children while we went out for the night and it was a great experience. She is easy to communicate with, arrived on time, and my kids both really liked her. We'll definitely be asking her to babysit for us again."
Tracy K.
5.0
(1)
I am a dedicated and energetic Nanny/House Manager with a college education, graduating with honors, and over 16 years of professional experience. I have cared for children ranging from six months to 13 years old, beginning my journey in childcare at a daycare facility, where I provided attentive care for groups of four to five...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie D. worked for me for me for about two years. I was in School at the time studying to be an accountant, and my husband has a full time career in finance. My amazing mother was watching my three kids but could no longer be available full time. I was in...
Abigail W.
Vanessa C.
Glenview, IL
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
Seeking Part-Time Nanny/Sitter Position In Chicagoland Area
5.0
(1)
I have been working as a sitter for a family since 2018 and am currently seeking a position as a nanny/sitter/tutor during the afternoon/evening hours. Thanks!
Over the years, I have held positions working with both preschool and school-age children as a babysitter, a nanny, a tutor in various subjects, and a driver to and...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"I hired Vanessa as my 1 year old daughter's babysitter. She is punctual, mature, responsible, kind and caring. She is also a great listener. She followed my instructions to a T. I have the utmost confidence in leaving my daughter in Vanessa's care."
Courtney J.
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, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah works well with kids of all ages. She has creative ideas for play, and does a great job engaging with the children. Sarah is responsible and dependable. I would recommend her highly."
Ella S.
Amy L.
Lake Forest, IL
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Tutoring For Children K-6, Certified Teacher With Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified teacher of K-8th grades who has taken time off to raise my own children. I have taught 4th, 2nd, and 1st grades and having training in behavior therapy. I am available during after school and early evening hours and have reasonable rates.
5.0
"Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her."
Laila H.
Sarah K.
Lincolnshire, IL
$35-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am Sarah and I am a college graduate and I can teach mathematics, english and science. I have had about 6 years of experience tutoring from second graders to college graduates. I teach a variety of subjects from basic mathematics, calculus, english, science, chemistry, biology as well as other subjects.
Audrey R.
Libertyville, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 10 years of dedicated experience in childcare, I am passionate about nurturing and guiding children from newborns to age 12. My journey as a nanny began with a deep love for helping children grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and loving environment.
I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including...
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our 3 year old listed her as the thing he was most grateful for the other day :) "
Alicia S.
Cary W.
Vernon Hills, IL
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
- Provided face-to-face, 1:1, high dosage tutoring in phonics, sight word acquisition, fluency, & reading comprehension at Forrestal Elementary & A. J. Katzenmaier schools in North Chicago.
- Provided initial placement & benchmark assessments during the school year.
- Developed a targeted approach of delivering 1:1 conferencing...
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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.
Gina P.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a former elementary teacher & current tutor (PreK-4th-reading, writing, math.) I take many professional education courses/webinars yearly to find new ideas & stay up-to-date with new teaching practices.
I teach 1-on-1, & customize each session for students of all levels & abilities, using fun games & activities so students...
5.0
"We loved Miss Gina as my girls called her all school year. Gina came each day to teach our home school lessons for my 3 daughters who were in 1st, 3rd and 4th grade. She was effective with teaching multiple lessons and controlling the flow of our home school space...
Tiffany H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a PART TIME TEACHER for the past 7 years. I work in 4 school districts including elementary and middle schools. I started working as a part time teacher in 2016 and continue working for the same schools till date.
I have worked as a CASHIER at KOHLS before switching career as a part time teacher.
I am a Happy go Lucky...
Meenakshi can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"She is a very caring individual. Loves nature and enjoys time with kids"
Muthu V.
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Recent tutor reviews in Highwood, IL
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.
Lauren G.
5.0
Lauren is extremely trustworthy and hugehearted. Her every decision is based upon what is in your Family's best interests. She has an incredibly strong moral Compass, is extremely hard working, dependable and a fun and positive person to be around. She made our lives so much better in more ways...
- Andrea F.
Clare F.
5.0
Excellent sitter, kids had a great time.
- Care member
Sarah K.
5.0
I was nervous to try Care.com, but when Sarah showed up - it was so great and all worries went away!
Sarah is wonderful to work with and my son absolutely adores her. He is always happy when we return. They play, laugh, and have fun.
Sarah is smart, positive, caring, polite and just a joy to...
- Megan C.
Molly E.
5.0
Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding tutors near me in Highwood, IL
In 2025 how much does it cost to hire a tutor in Highwood, IL?
Hiring a tutor in Highwood, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $34.33 per hour as of April 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each tutor has, the subject you need help with, and how often you will require tutoring.
How can I find a tutor near me in Highwood, IL?
Care.com currently has 3 tutors in Highwood, IL. You can search for tutors by their distance from Highwood and compare your options by hourly pay rate, the experience, the subjects they teach, and their availability. You can also see reviews from other families that have used the tutors you're interested in. If you're interested in distance learning, explore your options for online tutors.
What type of tutoring services in 2025 can I find near me in Highwood, IL?
The most popular tutoring services that you can find in Highwood are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Highwood who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.
What does a Highwood, IL tutor do?
Generally, the term tutor refers to someone who helps students better understand an academic subject such as chemistry, math or English. The responsibilities a tutor can take on can vary. Some may simply help their students with areas of a subject they struggle with by instructing them and others may choose to help with homework or to review projects the student works on. There are 3 tutors near you in Highwood, IL that can help with a wide variety of subjects.
Ratings for Highwood, IL tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Tutors in Highwood, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed tutors.