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Ashley R.

Highland Park, IL

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$14/hr
1 year experience
I am currently attend UIC and I want to do more work in the field of my major! I have done tutoring before, I am comfortable tutoring 6th grade and younger. I have lots of experience with children, and my dream is to become a first or second grade teacher!
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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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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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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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1st Grade Teacher Available For Tutoring

Deerfield, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
After teaching 1st grade in the public school setting for 5 years, I decided to go back to school to pursue a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science. I currently work as a school librarian in a public school that serves students in grades K-2. I am seeking summer work opportunities that will allow me to use my...
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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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$60/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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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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1st Grade Teacher

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
I am a 1st grade teacher seeking extra income! I am comfortable tutoring children anywhere from pre-school to 5th grade in all subject areas.
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Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
Passionate about education, I have over two years of experience tutoring 1st to 5th-grade students through Tutoring Chicago. I specialize in creating engaging, personalized learning experiences to help young students build confidence and improve their skills in reading, writing, and math. With a patient and encouraging approach,...
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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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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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Palatine, IL

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$23/hr
3 years experience
I have tutoring experience working with students from 1st to 12th grade, covering a range of subjects including math, English, and business courses. I've helped students build strong foundations, improve their academic performance, and gain confidence in their learning across different grade levels and subject areas.
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Pre School, Grade School Tutoring

Arlington Heights, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello I am available to help your child with their homework, reading skills, math problems, language arts, cooking, organization skills or whatever else you might need. The child I tutor now is getting A+ and B+ on tests for the first time ever. I raised two ADD children and have worked with children that have trouble focusing...
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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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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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Elementary School Teacher

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I am about to finish my second year as a primary school teacher. I have taught 1st grade for a year as well as primary science (kindergarten-3rd grade). I am certified in all subjects k-5 as well as language arts k-8.
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College Graduate

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I first started tutoring when I was a senior in high school. My duties as the teacher's assistant included helping him grade papers and tutoring my behind-the-curve classmates. I attended college and graduated with a degree in accounting. I spent over 26 years managing stores in the retail industry until the business closed its...
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Looking For A Tutor To Support Your Child's Learning?

Chicago, IL

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$66/hr
6 years experience
Tutoring sessions for Prek to 1st grade to support early development in reading, writing and math through engaging age appropriate activities
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First Grade Teacher!

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I am a first grade teacher at a Chicago Public School. I also tutor students in our after school reading and math program twice a week. I like to plan fun activities for the students during our tutoring sessions.
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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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  • The average post rate is $14.00/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding first grade tutors near you in Highland Park, IL

The average hourly rate for first grade tutoring near you in Highland Park, IL is $14.00. 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 Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, 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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