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Amy L.

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

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.

Laila H. says "Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her."

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Audrey K.

Lake Forest, IL

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$22/hr
1 year experience
As a student I know how hard learning can be. I have tutored and mentored through NHS previously. My best tutoring subjects are Math and Science, but I am open to helping with any subjects for Elementary, Middle and High School Students!
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Jess M.

Lake Forest, IL

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$26/hr
1 year experience
I have over a year of experience teaching the English portions of the SAT and ACT and have consistently helped students raise their scores and reach their goals!
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Ari N.

Lake Forest, IL

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$19/hr
My name is Ari, I am an 18-year-old freshman at Lake Forest College, majoring in Data Science. I prefer to tutor for Computer Science and Math classes. Some past test scores include a 5/5 in AP Computer Science A, a 4/5 in AP Statistics, a 4/5 in AP Physics, and a 31 on the ACT. Feel free to reach out with any other questions...
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Becky H.

Lake Forest, IL

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$40/hr
I worked as a teaching assistant for students with autism as well as taught English to 2 and 3-year-olds. I studied Biology in college and am currently studying medicine, so science and basic math are my strong suits.
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Carolyn H.

Dedicated And Experienced Tutor In The Social Sciences, Arts, And Humanities

Lake Forest, IL

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$34/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Carolyn and I have recently completed my MSc at University College Dublin in World Heritage Management in Conservation, where I focused on cultural heritage law and nationalism. I think that there is no reason that the social sciences need to be boring, and I want to share my love of literature, art, culture,...
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Rayan K.

Lake Forest, IL

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$21/hr
3 years experience
As a tutor, I've embarked on a journey of enlightenment, witnessing the transformation of eager minds. Guiding students through academic labyrinths, I've not only imparted knowledge but kindled a passion for learning. Every session is a symphony of breakthroughs, celebrating the sparkle of comprehension. Adapting my approach to...
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Astrid C.

Fun And Responsible Sitter

Lake Forest, IL

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$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi families! I'm Astrid, a 23 years old student at Lake Forest College, majoring in Economics and Environmental Studies. I am available to babysit and/or petsit this July and August. I have full availability and am located in Lake Forest. I am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and am available for tutoring languages and also...
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Becky H.

Lake Forest, IL

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$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
For the past 13 years, I've enjoyed supporting families by providing reliable childcare. I have worked with children of all ages, teaching English as a second language, helping children with autism become more independent, and babysitting. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I'm comfortable enforcing household rules. I...
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Abigail B.

Laughter Generator

Lake Forest, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Abby and I'm a rising senior in college at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I'm an English high school education major and starting student teaching in the fall. I have lots of experience with children from high school-- I worked as a nanny the summer going into my senior year, as well as camp...
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Meenakshi C.

Happy Go Lucky Sitter And Friendly

Lake Bluff, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
Craft assistance
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...

Nichole H. says "Hired to care for my 3 yo son. They hit it off right away. No issues. On time and great communication. Will use again."

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Dora A.

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Childcare available. Hello , my name is Dora . I am a Medical Assistant and First Aid & CPR certified . I have a clean background , perfect driving record and references if needed . . From 2005 until mid 2010 , I am looking to work 25 to 30 hours and I am very much involved with their academics ( as I was a Teachers Aide ) and...
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Lauren G.

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

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...

Andrea F. says "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...

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Lawrence R.

Kind, Patient, Educated, And Experienced Tutor.

North Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Courtney H. says "Lawrence is absolutely a very dedicated, caring, diligent,detailed tutor. He goes above and beyond in helping his students learn and grow academically....

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Alyssa G.

Part Time Nanny

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 23 years old and a second grade bilingual teacher! I Speak both English and Spanish. I recently graduated from Illinois State University where I studied Bilingual Elementary Education. I have lots of experience with kids, as I was a camp counselor for 3 years and have been babysitting since I was in...

Crystal Y. says "Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"

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Sarah K.

Lincolnshire, IL

5.0(0)
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$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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.
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Lauren G.

Private Teacher

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...

Masha L. says "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...

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Isabel M.

Fun Sitter And Love To Teach

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I speak prefect Spanish and English. I've been working as a nanny for 20 yrs love to do craft with children take them to parks have play dates and also worked at the school district 95 as s supervisor.

Care Member says "Isabel is a wonderful nanny and an amazing person. She has been with our family for almost 5 years we would rate her exceptional."

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Anna S.

Tutor

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have been tutoring for about 15 years and have worked with all ages, from elementary school to adult, in all the major academic subjects as well as test prep.

Heidi S. says "Anna was very helpful and supportive to my daughter with completing her online Algebra 2 and chemistry classes. We really appreciated her willingness to...

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Viktoriya V.

Vernon Hills, IL

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm a structural engineer with a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology. I've been tutoring high school mathematics for over five years, and I also spent two years as a math and English tutor at Kumon. I have also experience with tutoring for CPS HSAT exam at Chitown tutoring. I offer both...

Care Member says "Viktoriya is a great tutor and I can definitely see improvements in my son. She is detailed and is able to motivate him so i really appreciate that. "

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  • 60 English tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.60/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated English tutors is 5.0

Recent English tutor reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL

English Tutors in Lake Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed English tutors

Amy L.

Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her.

- Laila H.

Meenakshi C.

Hired to care for my 3 yo son. They hit it off right away. No issues. On time and great communication. Will use again.

- Nichole H.

Lauren G.

Lauren is extremely trustworthy and hugehearted. Her every decision is based upon what is in your Family's best interests. She has an...

- Andrea F.

FAQs for finding English tutors in Lake Forest

Hiring an English tutor in Lake Forest, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $24.60 per hour as of November 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has and the type of assignments you or your child need help with.

Care.com currently has 10 English tutors in Lake Forest, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Lake Forest or hourly pay rate. From there, you can compare the experience each English tutor has working with kids, and the specific skills they can help you with. You can also read reviews from other families in Lake Forest that have worked with the tutors you're interested in.

The right English tutor for your child will be able to improve their grades and writing skills. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each English tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Lake Forest have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their English assignments. Your child may need only a few sessions to get on track, or long-term help that could require an English tutor staying with them the entire school year.

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