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Greta N.

Experienced Tutor Available!

River Forest, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am an AMI trained Montessori teacher with over 7 years of classroom experience teaching children ages 3-6 years. I have also taught piano to beginners, as well as tutored children in reading and writing. I hold a BA in English Lit from Northwestern University and a Masters in Education from Loyola Maryland.
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Annie H.

Private Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a senior in high school and I am ahead in my math classes and very good at social studies all the way up to the 12th-grade level. I am in the top 3 percent of my class and have maintained a 4. 0 GPA throughout high school. I have been tutoring and mentoring children both privately and in school, since I was in the...
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Lindsay B.

Certified Mathematics Tutor Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
- CRLA Level I Certified tutor in English/grammar and mathematics - Licensed to teach mathematics, grades 5-12 in MA, CT, FL, and IL - Gamble Rogers Middle School Rookie Teacher of the Year (2022) - Graduated Cum Laude from Lesley University in 2019 with a BA in Secondary Education and Mathematics Experience: - math/writing...

Kelly G. says "My daughter was beaming at the end. She thought Lindsay really was helpful, knew the material and "got her". We will have her come back again!"

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Nicki F.

Illinois Licensed Professional Educator

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
8 years experience
I would be delighted to be the tutor for your family! I am 41 years old and live in Lincoln Park. I have a Masters Degree from DePaul University in Elementary Education from DePaul and an Illinois Initial Elementary Certificate Type 03: K-9. I am CPR certified and have eight years of experience working with children ranging from...

Care Member says "Nicki has been incredible tutoring our 3rd grade son in math and reading. He’s excited when she comes and she makes him want to learn. Nicki is patient...

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Todd M.

Online & In-Person Academic Support For All Subjects

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'm an IL-certified Secondary English Teacher with 2 MA degrees in Education & local, national, and international awards for outstanding teaching. My students have earned admission to competitive private & public schools, earned academic scholarships, and achieved victory over disabilities. I have 30+ years experience in...

Benjamin U. says "Todd is a challenging and rewarding mentor. Holding me to high standards while offering me a constant avenue of support and resources, I saw my grades...

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Soung K.

Dedicated, Highly Skilled Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$80/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a dedicated, highly skilled tutor with over 20 years experience. I tutor all subjects K-12 and college math and science. My expertise is in math and test prep. I have the gift of making math understandable and easy. I also teach SAT/ACT prep at high schools. I'm a former scientist with a PhD from Northwestern University and...
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Deirdre R.

Experienced Elementary Teacher

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 17 years experience as an elementary teacher in public, private, and charter schools. I am an exceptional math teacher and can break down skills and concepts to students who are struggling. I have plenty of experience working with neuro divergent students and am able to help them discover study skills and adaptations that...

Clarissa E. says "We've had a lot of tutors over the years between my two daughters who both have ADHD and learning disabilities, and Deirdre has been one of the absolute...

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Christina D.

English Teacher And Private Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
I am a certified English Language Arts Teacher for grades 6-12 with ample experience mentoring and teaching children, young adults, and college students. - In high school, I was a successful baby sitter who enjoyed working with both outgoing and shy children. - In college, I began my teaching career as a teacher's assistant...

Marija S. says "Christina was great, passionate and dedicated tutor to our son. We are so sorry she cannot tutor him this year."

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Meghan M.

Part-time Tutor Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
8 years experience
Experienced tutor across grade levels and academic subjects. Motivate students to improve study skills and organization to achieve academic success and inspire lifelong learners. Passionate K-8 Spanish Teacher and Girls on the Run Coach. Prior to education, worked in the business world in consulting for four years. Hold a...

Mirela L. says "Meghan and I have known each other for almost 8 years. We started our friendship at work, and have remained very close ever since. Throughout our...

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Nyla M.

Recent Graduate

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
I have some experience tutoring fellow students at Clemson, and I enjoyed that quite a bit. I have been a part of PEER programs, which provided me with the ability to teach someone else how to apply the skills I already have.

Care Member says "Nyla was amazing with my child. She made so much progress in a short amount of time.."

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Perla M.

Grade School Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I am a high school entrance exam tutor. I've helped students access the concepts necessary to successfully complete the entry exams needed to enter selective enrollment schools in the Chicagoland area.
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Jeanie D.

Executive Functioning Specialist/STEM Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Exceptional and seasoned Educator with 9+ years of stellar experience as a Math and Science Educator and Academic Success Strategist. I have worked with a diverse pool of students, and strategically position them for consistent progression and success in their academics. This can be achieved by our collaborative efforts to yield...

Care Member says "Jeanie is everything you want in a tutor for your child. She is organized, reliable, prepared, and kind. Most of all she loves teaching. She cares about...

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Yanmengshu Y.

Bilingual Passionate Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am looking for a full time/part time nanny position. I am originally from China, and I have been in San Francisco for 2 and a half years. I have experience with childcare, early learning and tutoring in both China and the US. Taking care of children from different backgrounds is a new experience for me every day and I really...
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Ian K.

Personal Learning Specialist

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
Ian is a recent college graduate with a love of language, writing, and programming who is excited to gain teaching experience and meet new people.

Hilary B. says "Reliable, responsive and smart. My kids love him. Our favorite babysitter."

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Marla G.

Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Marla and I'm a graduate of Seton Hall University where I majored in Economics and am currently working on my MBA. I've been tutoring professionally for 10 years now and with current pandemic I'm now offering online tutoring services through various platforms! I began tutoring my freshman year of high school...

Shaquana V. says "Marla is excellent with my kids. We couldn't be happier. She's reliable and trustworthy."

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Bonnie K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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

Lara S. says "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,...

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Philip M.

Professional In Test Prep English Tutoring, And Confidence Boosting!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience
I have 5+ years of experience in teaching, tutoring, and childcare for students of all ages. I specialize in standardized test prep and all aspects of English: reading comprehension, grammar, writing skills, and ESL. I also have experience with French, math, and the dramatic arts. What I love most about education is getting to...

Toka E. says "I've had the pleasure of working with Philip for about a year now, and I can confidently say he is an outstanding tutor. He's always shown a deep...

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Tyler B.

STEM Tutor

Chicago, IL

4.7(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Experienced tutor in all levels of math and physics up to and including university subjects. Taught calculus and precalculus (in person and online) as a graduate student. Offering math and physics lessons at the high school to college level. Please ask about python programming lessons for ambitious middle to high school...

Jack B. says "I hired Tyler for math that most people would consider particularly complex and tiresome, but Tyler breezes through it no problem with methods that are much...

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John B.

Education Professional, Private Tutor, Home School Curriculum Developer, Literacy Specialist, Author

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$65/hr
10 years experience
I am an education professional and award-winning children's book author with experience teaching students ages 5 through college. I have both a M. S. and Ph. D. in Education. In addition to teaching at the university and high school levels, I have worked with numerous families to develop and teach home school curriculum. This...

Bernadette D. says "Our son is a bright, creative boy who has struggled with reading and language his entire academic life. We tried multiple interventions, e.g.reading...

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Joel C.

Let's Get Down To Business To Have Some Fun!

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience with special needs kids (deaf, autistic, paraplegic, blind, cognitive impairment, emotional/behavioral impairment). I have been working with children of all ages as a substitute teacher for over half a decade, borrowing my methods from fellow educators, the Montessori method, and from The Supernanny. I have...
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  • 60 elementary school tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of July 2025

Recent elementary school tutor reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL

Elementary School Tutors in River Forest, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed elementary school tutors

Lindsay B.

My daughter was beaming at the end. She thought Lindsay really was helpful, knew the material and "got her". We will have her come back...

- Kelly G.

Nicki F.

Nicki has been incredible tutoring our 3rd grade son in math and reading. He’s excited when she comes and she makes him want to learn. Nicki...

- Care member

Todd M.

Todd is a challenging and rewarding mentor. Holding me to high standards while offering me a constant avenue of support and resources, I saw...

- Benjamin U.

FAQs for finding elementary school tutors near you in River Forest, IL

Hiring an elementary school tutor near you in River Forest, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 per hour as of July, 2025. However, this is just an average, and actual elementary school tutor rates can vary due to their experience level, the subjects your child needs help with, and your child’s age.

To hire an elementary school tutor near you in River Forest, IL, you can use Care.com to search for elementary school tutors by their distance from River Forest. Then you can compare your options by their chosen hourly pay rate, reviews, availability, and other factors.

You can find a wide variety of elementary school tutoring services near you in River Forest, IL and subject specialties can include math, reading, English, or foreign languages. Many elementary school tutors offer general tutoring services across all subjects children cover in school, but others may specialize in just one subject.

To safely hire an elementary school tutor near you in River Forest, IL, we strongly advise you to research each candidate you’re considering working with. You can start by looking for elementary school tutors on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, but can also conduct a private background check, can interview potential candidates, and can request references from other parents of current or former pupils.

If you want to book elementary school tutoring services near you in River Forest, IL, then it’s a good idea to interview a few different potential tutors to make sure you find the right fit. You can ask each elementary school tutor about what grade levels they have experience working with, what subject matters they feel comfortable teaching, and what their teaching style is.

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