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60 tutors are listed in Lake Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby tutors is 6 years
Tutors in Lake Forest, IL
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.
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
(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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
(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.
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)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
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: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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.
Jennifer S.
Lake Zurich, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jen. I appreciate you taking the time to review my bio. I am looking for a family that I can grow with long term. I have 15 years of hands on experience working with infants on up. I am very trustworthy, neat, dependable, attentive and energetic. I have worked as a assistant preschool teacher, volleyball coach,...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jen is great with our kids. She's very reliable, caring, responsible and trustworthy. She is always finding new ways to engage them in different activities. She always goes above and beyond for us. We love her and would highly recommend her to be a part of any...
Ashley S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, I can hold tutor sessions via video call or in a public location such as a library or cafe. As a licensed educator in the state of Illinois, I have had experience working with both middle school and high school students in the science field. I have taught Biology and Chemistry at Grayslake Central...
5.0
"Colleen is a fantastic tutor. She worked with my daughter in finishing her senior online chemistry class. Colleen went above and beyond the call of duty, in every way. Her way of explaining, teaching and encouraging enabled my daughter to understand more in two...
Heidi S.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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.
Guadalupe R.
Mundelein, IL
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Help At Home // Caregiver - 7 Years Tutoring And Mentoring - 9 Years CPR And First Aid Trained
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Lupita and I have been a caregiver / babysitter for almost 10 years. My experience as a caregiver is from Help at Home, taking care of children with autism. I have had a range of responsibilities from taking children to/from school to light house keeping to keep the children's space clean. I have experience...
Guadalupe can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Wonderful addition to our family, she was so helpful and attentive. She has made our lives easier as working parents. I cannot thank her enough our children love her so much."
Ana R.
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
"She is very nice, patient and creative teacher. My son is special need kids but she teach him well and he improved a lot. I recommend her strongly. "
Care member
Ziyun W.
Glencoe, IL
$16/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ziyun and I am a recent graduate of Kenyon College with a degree in International Studies. I am bilingual, speaking both English and Chinese fluently. I have a passion for working with children, developed through years of experience babysitting and tutoring, particularly with my sister, who is 9 years younger...
Ziyun can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available Mondays - Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 5PM; occasional Fridays
I'd describe myself as a caring, friendly, and patient babysitter with previous experience watching infants (~3 Mo.) through middle school-aged children. I also had other nanny jobs which included the following responsibilities: changing diapers, feeding,...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her expertise in arts and painting came in handy with building my daughter’s creativity as well. She is always so upbeat and...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Iryna and I am a teacher, who is looking for after school babysitting or tutoring opportunity! I am available starting in August on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday's starting at 4:00 p.m. I can do babysitting as well as tutoring! Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Iryna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Eliza and I have been babysitting for five plus years watching up to four kids at once helping with homework, cooking, cleaning, driving and more. I am more than willing to provide past references. I recently graduated from college with a 4. 0 gpa and love helping kids with homework. I also enjoy staying active,...
Eliza can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hi families! My name is Jaimie and I am currently a third grade teacher in Cary, Illinois. I am looking for a nannying and/or tutoring positions this summer! Hours are very flexible - I am looking for something to keep me moving and on my feet. I have been nannying children in the summer for years, and obviously have a great...
Jaimie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
I can help with Travel and Errands, swimming supervision, craft, and I love reading. I'm comfortable helping with homework and on line schooling. I love books and spending time planning activities for children to keep them consistently busy. I am a single mom to 17-year-old twins.
Suzette can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
I've had multiple years of experience, helping children through various subjects, such as math, English, history and science.
One of the students I taught was struggling in school and was behind a year in math. By the time they were done tutoring with me, he was above grade level.
Another student I taught was able to pass...
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Recent tutor reviews in Lake Forest, IL
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.
Sarah W.
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.
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.
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
Amina F.
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 well with the whole family. She has...
- Laura B.
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FAQs for finding tutors near me in Lake Forest, IL
In 2025 how much does it cost to hire a tutor in Lake Forest, IL?
Hiring a tutor in Lake Forest, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $21.18 per hour as of February 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 Lake Forest, IL?
Care.com currently has 11 tutors in Lake Forest, IL. You can search for tutors by their distance from Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest, IL?
The most popular tutoring services that you can find in Lake Forest are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Lake Forest who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.
What does a Lake Forest, 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 11 tutors near you in Lake Forest, IL that can help with a wide variety of subjects.