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60 tutors are listed in Highwood, IL

The average rate is $31/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby tutors is 8 years

Tutors in Highwood, IL

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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$50-75/hr10 yrs exp

Private Teacher

5.0

(6)

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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"

Reviewed by Masha L.

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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$27-32/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Art, Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts Educator.

5.0

(6)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Rhonda C.

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Shayley P.


Highwood, IL

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

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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...
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Memory M.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

About Me

5.0

(3)

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With over a decade of childcare experience, I offer tailored care for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. My duties include laundry, meal prep, homework help, and all general childcare tasks. Rooted in kindness and patience, I create a nurturing environment where children feel valued and supported. I'm committed to...
5.0
"Memory was my son's nanny as part of a nanny share starting when he was one year old. I can say with confidence that Memory is the most professional, dependable, caring and nurturing nanny that we worked with...

Reviewed by Emily G.

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Viktoriya V.


Vernon Hills, IL

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi, I am also currently a tutor in high school mathematics. I know a lot of math since as a Engineering student I needed to take the highest math courses. I also have worked at Kumon for 2 years as a math and English tutor. I am 22 years old and graduated Stevenson high school. Now I am commuting to college in the city,...
5.0
"Viktoriya is an amazing tutor, and she is really good at explaining the math questions in a way that makes sense. She helps me as a visual learner see why the problem should be solved that way by helping me...

Reviewed by Arthur R.

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Lawrence R.


North Chicago, IL

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Tutoring And Occasional Child And Pet Care.

5.0

(1)

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Hi, I'm Larry. I have a magnum cum laude degree in History and English Literature from Loyola University Chicago and have tutored 8th grade through collegiate levels. I have experience in tutoring Biology, Algebra, and Geometry, as well as the humanities. I enjoy working with learners of all ages and taking care of my 5-year-old...
5.0
"Larry is a patient and understanding with my two year old daughter. She can be quite rowdy sometimes and Larry keeps up with her, while always maintaining a safe environment around her. In a sense, he reminds...

Reviewed by Thomas B.

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Amy L.


Lake Forest, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Tutoring For Children K-6, Certified Teacher With Experience

5.0

(1)

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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."

Reviewed by Laila H.

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Paige C.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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.
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Viktoriya V.


Vernon Hills, IL

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

ONLINE Tutor To Help W Remote Learning

5.0

(5)

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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/...
5.0
"We interviewed multiple people and liked Viktoriya best as our go-to sitter. She is punctual, dependable and extremely helpful. We definitely recommend Viktoriya for any child care needs and will happily...

Reviewed by Care member

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Anna S.


Northbrook, IL

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Versatile Tutor

5.0

(1)

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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...

Reviewed by Heidi S.

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Amina F.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Sun-shine

5.0

(1)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Laura B.

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Dana L.


Deerfield, IL

$49/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Michelle L.

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Tylecia B.


Glenview, IL

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

4.2

(6)

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Hello families! Currently an Intensive Teaching Assistant but looking for a part-time nanny family. My TDAP was updated July 2020, Flu shot, vaxxed, and ALLERGIC TO CATS. I am a Christian but comfortable in all settings. My biggest priorities are manners, routines, and finding new ways to play. I'm happy to tutor after school...
5.0
"We have had Ty nanny our kiddos 2-3 days a week for about a year now, and I can honestly say she's the best nanny/babysitter we have ever had watch our children. She very rarely said no to any of our requests...

Reviewed by Jordanna B.

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Hailee B.


Glenview, IL

$55-60/hr5 yrs exp

Math, Science Tutor For All Ages

5.0

(2)

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I have worked as a private tutor for students looking to improve academically, develop an interest in learning, and explore new and exciting subjects for four years. I have experience tutoring in all courses from elementary to AP/college level, with a specialization in STEM courses. I have two degrees: a Bachelor's in Science in...
5.0
"Hailee has done a wonderful job tutoring my three boys, and we would welcome her back in a heartbeat. They are all showing great improvement in Math and English! She also taught my youngest two about human...

Reviewed by Care member

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Annabel C.


Winnetka, IL

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Annabel and I'm a nanny located in Bucktown. I love getting to be a nanny, and my favorite part is the relationships that I've kept with my families. Every child has impacted me in some way, and I adore getting to care for them! I have experience with all age groups and have also held positions as a travel nanny,...
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Lawrence R.


North Chicago, IL

$10-50/hr3 yrs exp

Kind, Patient, Educated, And Experienced Tutor.

5.0

(3)

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My name is Larry. In 2012, I earned a magnum cum laude degree in English and History at Loyola University Chicago. The summer before beginning, I worked as a tutor for my intellectually disabled teenage cousin, teaching him how to perform basic operations with fractions. From sophomore year onward, I worked as a tutor at The...
5.0
"My teen son, who hates school, loves working with Larry. They get into amazing intellectual conversations that challenge and motivate my son. We think Larry is awesome."

Reviewed by Dani P.

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Cary W.


Vernon Hills, IL

$30-50/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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- 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...
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Clare F.


Wilmette, IL

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

Clare

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"Excellent sitter, kids had a great time."

Reviewed by Care member

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Gina P.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$40/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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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...

Reviewed by Tiffany H.

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Amanda B.


Prospect Heights, IL

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny, Tutor, Or Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Amanda and I go to Illinois State University and I am looking for a nanny job over the summer or any babysitting or nannying jobs during the school year as well. I am a Special Education major and I can really meet any needs for your kids! I have tutored several students throughout several grades and with a...
5.0
"Amanda is a wonderful addition to our family. The kids had a great time with her. We all look forward to her coming back."

Reviewed by Addie E.

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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.

Memory M.

5.0

Memory is part of our family! She has taken care of our kids for the last 5 years and is absolutely adored by both of our kids, my husband and I. LOVING, engaging, always calm (even during feisty toddler tantrums) and always teaching kids good behaviors and effective communication skills....

- Lisa T.

Viktoriya V.

5.0

Viktoriya is an amazing tutor, and she is really good at explaining the math questions in a way that makes sense. She helps me as a visual learner see why the problem should be solved that way by helping me visualize it on a graph.

- Arthur R.

Lawrence R.

5.0

Larry is a patient and understanding with my two year old daughter. She can be quite rowdy sometimes and Larry keeps up with her, while always maintaining a safe environment around her. In a sense, he reminds me of Mr. Rogers because unlike other babysitters I've had, Larry doesn't talk down to my...

- Thomas B.

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Tutors in Highwood, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed tutors.