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Melissa J.

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a special education teacher for grades 1st-5th grade.
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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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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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Lake Zurich, IL

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$15/hr
I am a soon to be graduate from University where I will receive a degree in elementary education with an ESL endorsement. Throughout my time, I have worked with students one-on-one to give additional assistance to help them succeed in the classroom. I have worked with ages between 1st-5th grade.
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Part Time Tutor Available

Northbrook, IL

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$15/hr
As an elementary education major I have many skills for working with children and helping them learn. I have experience tutoring a first grade struggling reader and student teaching in a second grade classroom.
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Current Behavior Therpaist Working Within Special Education System

Arlington Heights, IL

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I have been working with children for over 10 years as a preschool teacher, nanny and most recently a behavioral therapist. As a behavioral therapist, I work primary with children diagnosed with autism, ADHD, ODD and many other specialities. I have been working in the school system and am present in a kindergarten and first...
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Certified Learning Specialist With 26 Plus Years Experience With Elementary And Middle School Curriculum.

Arlington Heights, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
While I taught in the public schools as a special education teacher for 26 years, I worked with students from first through 8th grade in all subject areas. In addition, I have tutored students from first through 9th grade for over 30 years.
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Waukegan, IL

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$25/hr
I am going on my 6th year of teaching so I have experience in the school setting! I taught special education for 4 years, 3rd grade for a little under a year, and I am currently teaching 1st grade. I love making learning fun and exciting for students and would be willing to do the same for your child when tutoring them!
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1st- 4th Grade Teacher

Lake in the Hills, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I have taught grades 1st-4th in all skill areas. I am looking to tutor to keep your students school ready over the Summer!
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Special Education and Sports & Fitness. I am a current senior at Loyola University Chicago getting a degree in Elementary Education. I will get my degree by early May and my Professional Educator License by the end of May/early June. I have student taught in a 1st-grade classroom for...
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1st Grade Teacher Looking For Tutoring Clients

Park Ridge, IL

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I am a first grade teacher working in Winnetka, IL. Next year will be my fourth year of teaching. My students have seen excellent growth and I am especially passionate about teaching children to read! Please reach out if you think I would be a good fit for your family!
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
7 years experience
I have lots of experience tutoring and as a teacher ! I have been tutoring, including creating curriculum for a variety of programs for the past 10 years. More recently, I taught for 2 years in the Teach for America program in Charlotte, NC. I have taught6th grade and 1st grade (both in person and in online learning). While in...
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Tutor

Round Lake, IL

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Hi, I have lots of experience teaching younger grades. I taught in a preschool and kindergarten for two years (subjects: Literacy, Math, Reading, Story Time, Craft, Art Exploration, Science, and more). I was also a Teacher's Aide for this program, Little Patriots. I currently study Elementary Education at Illinois State...
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P/T Elementary Math Tutor

Lake in the Hills, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I have been teaching for the past 15 years. I'm off in the summer and am looking for a part time math tutoring position, or a part time nanny position. I am currently a fourth and fifth grade multiage teacher and teach the accelerated fourth grade math class. I am certified in First Aid, CPR and AED. References available...
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Elementary Tutor

Gurnee, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I'm a passionate and dedicated elementary school teacher with 3 years of classroom experience. I've had the privilege of teaching 1st and 5th grade, and I currently teach 4th grade. Each grade level has taught me something new, and I love helping students grow both academically and personally. My teaching style focuses on...
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Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
Hi there! I am a freshman in college with a 3. 97 high school grade point average and all A's in my first semester of college. I love writing and art, and do especially well in English, History, and Biology. I would love to help students prepare for tests and get better grades!
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Teacher

Chicago, IL

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$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I graduated from Illinois State University with my Bachelors in Bilingual/Bicultural Elementary Education. I then obtained my Master's degree from Aurora University in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught first, third and fourth grade Dual Language for a total of 6 years.
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Former Elementary School Teacher

Chicago, IL

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$23/hr
2 years experience
I am a former elementary school teacher who is licensed to teach first through sixth grade. My first year teaching I taught fourth grade and my second year I taught first grade.
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Chicago, IL

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$23/hr
1 year experience
I have tutored children in a variety of academic subjects throughout my life, which sparked my passion for education and working with young learners. This led me to pursue and complete a Master's degree in Elementary Education at Clark University. As part of my graduate program, I spent a full year student teaching in a...
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Elementary Educator

Chicago, IL

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$23/hr
2 years experience
I will be receiving my professional educators license this summer. I have my masters in education from Loyola University Chicago, and am certified to teach grades first through sixth general education and pre-K through 12 drama.
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FAQs for finding first grade tutors near you in Buffalo Grove, IL

The average hourly rate for first grade tutoring near you in Buffalo Grove, IL is $20.00. However, the actual rate each individual first grade tutor charges can be different as they all choose their own rate and factors like their education and work experience can affect how much they decide to charge for first grade tutoring services.

First grade tutors near you in Buffalo Grove, IL can support their young pupils with a variety of different subjects. Because the first grade curriculum typically focuses primarily on the building blocks of reading, writing, and math, many tutors for first grade focus on those subjects.

To find a good tutor for first grade students near you in Buffalo Grove, IL, you can turn to Care.com. We make it easy to connect with the available first grade tutors in your area. You can even read reviews from current and former clients to learn more about what it’s like to work with them from a parent’s perspective.

When hiring a first grade tutor near you in Buffalo Grove, IL, you’ll want to keep safety top of mind. We do ask all first grade tutors on Care.com to complete a background check—aka a CareCheck—and the tutors who completed one have a special badge on their profile. However, this is just a jumping off point for your research. We strongly recommend you take safety into your own hands by conducting interviews and a private background check, as well as requesting references from other families they worked with.

When you start the process of looking for first grade tutoring services near you in Buffalo Grove, IL, you can benefit from interviewing multiple candidates. You can ask questions about their education and professional background, what their preferred teaching methods are, and how they like to engage with their pupils.

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