Find Trusted Writing Tutors Near Me in Winnetka, IL

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 As a result, I became a very shy and withdrawn person.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...

Andrew D.

Winnetka, IL

$29/hr • 2 yrs exp

Tutor With Broad Knowledge Of Many Subjects Available

I am excited to share my knowledge of any given subject with students who may be struggling a bit. I will be certain to use my experience to help students understand the real world application of their studies. I like tutoring because I really enjoy helping students excel in their studies and improve their overall confidence. I...

Jacqueline C.

Winnetka, IL

$35-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Credentialed Reading And English Tutor

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...

Paulette K.

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate of business. My mother tongue is French and while I do not have a formal teaching degree, I have given French lesson to a high school student in the past. I speak and write English and love to write both in French and English.

5.0

"Paulette taught my daughter French for a year during covid. She was amazing! She was always on time, polite and accommodating. My daughter learned more French with Paulette than with any middle school teacher. She really got her speaking and it was amazing to...

Dina D.

Shanique B.

$23/hr • 8 yrs exp

Baby Whisperer

5.0

(4)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Shanique. I am writing to express my interest in this babysitting position! I am 21 years old and I am currently attending Northeastern Illinois University. Babysitting is something that I have always took pride in. I love to take care of kids not just that but I also love to teach them and do fun activities with...

Shanique can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel

5.0

"We LOVE Shanique. She has helped our family since the late part of the summer and she is so lovely. She’s so great with our ~15 mo old daughter, sweet and loves to play with her, take her to the park and work on her skills. She is dependable, flexible, and truly...

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Erika M.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

The "Experience" You Want

4.2

(10)

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...

Erika can also help with: Travel

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!"

Jonathan A.

Lauren G.

Highwood, IL

$50-75/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Teacher

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.

Amy A.

Mount Prospect, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Educator And Childcare Provider

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, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision

Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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.

Anna S.

Northbrook, IL

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Versatile Tutor

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been tutoring for about eight years and have worked with all ages, from elementary school to adult, in all the major academic subjects as well as test prep. I'm a Spanish speaker and a certified special education teacher as well.

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.

Bonnie K.

$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

"Bonnie was a full-time home school teacher for our two 9 y.o. kids. She brought with her a lot of structure, expertise, and a sense of a real classroom, which our kids were missing. Thank you, Bonnie - you helped our kids a great deal!"

Lara S.

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...

Katherine A.

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

4th Grade Teacher And Master Student

5.0

(1)

I just moved to Evanston for graduate school at Northwestern University for my masters of speech language pathology. Previously, I taught 4th grade social studies and writing at a school in West Phoenix through the program Teach for America. I have a masters in elementary education. I am available to help out with homework and...

Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Elizabeth S.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic, Trustworthy, Part Time Care Giver

5.0

(5)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Elizabeth, I'm an actress who's outgoing, fun, creative, and trustworthy. I'm always one to involve the Fine Arts with children; playing dress up, singing songs, putting on plays, writing stories, dancing, playing music... I'm very creative and innovative and am always excited to teach, and have fun with using the...

Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Elizabeth has been employed by us for the past year and, unfortunately, will come to an end since our daughter starts school and there is no more need for a full time nanny. I highly recommend Elizabeth as she has been a godsend for our daughter. She has taught her...

Tracy P.

Isadora T.

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Native Midwesterner To Tutor English And Reading For Elementary School Children And Immigrants

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

If you or your child are seeking a kind, caring and experienced tutor I welcome the opportunity to cheerfully assist you! I have been a Title I tutor for Reading and English, working one-on-one with elementary school children. Additionally, I helped to raise 8 foster children for whom English was not their first language. I...

5.0

"Isadora is simply the best baby sitter I have EVER hired. My son is 13 years old, so although he doesn't require a lot of supervising, he does need someone to be more like a company while I'm away for work. I have booked her a few times and my son absolutely...

Janete S.

Bridget I.

$21-26/hr • 1 yrs exp

Word Nerd To The Rescue!

My passion is for helping students improve their writing - from mechanics like grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation, to critical thinking and creative writing. I can also teach close reading of literature. I have taught for 1 year at the college level, and have served on admissions committees. I can help with English and German.

Kit L.

$10-15/hr

I'm certified for teaching english to speakers of other languages, and have tutored extensively in grammar and writing, but I have also tutored high schoolers in math, thought it is not my specialty.

Gaby E.

$20-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

I am an experienced tutor and homework helper in math, Spanish, writing, and English/reading. I have worked with students in kindergarten to 7th grade and 10th-12 graders. Beside private tutoring, I have also been a volunteer tutor in community outreach programs. I also have in depth knowledge in the sciences (chemistry and...

Vanessa C.

Glenview, IL

$15-20/hr

Part-time Tutor Available

I have been volunteering as a tutor for almost 2 years; I tutor two boys, ages 9 and 11, with reading, writing, and math. I currently am a full-time student majoring in Creative Writing and Philosophy. If you have a child who is struggling and could use some extra help with their academic or creative work, I would love to hear...

Sara A.

Wheeling, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I've cared for children between the ages of 2 weeks - 11 years old. Besides playing with the kids, I've picked them up from school, taken them to clubs/ extracurricular activities. Engage in crafts with the kids. I also have taught the younger kids how to write their names, and knowing the different colors and numbers. I've...

Sara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more

Philip K.

$30-60/hr • 2 yrs exp

Reading, Writing, Applying, And More!