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Cynthia M.

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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Language Enthusiast, Engaged Learner

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Alicia and I love helping others develop writing, reading, speaking, comprehension, and pronunciation skills. While I studied business in college, I always had a passion for learning and development. In college I led Spanish language conversation classes for all levels and was a tutor at an after-school tutoring...
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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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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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Teacher / Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Licensed teacher seeking a career change. I graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Elementary Education including all subjects, and specializations to teach English / Language Arts through middle school. I have taught kindergarten, first, second, and fifth grade. I also have experience and coursework in special...
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Part-time Spanish Tutor Available

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
Learning the Spanish language has been one of my greatest passions throughout my education. I began studying Spanish in first grade, and have continued to study the language up until this point. I am now working towards a Spanish minor. As I have studied Spanish intensively and have had extensive experience using the language, I...
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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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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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Enthusiastic And Friendly Elementary Level Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$35/hr
2 years experience
I am a first year kindergarten/first grade special education teacher at Highland Elementary in Skokie. I have 1 1/2 years of experience in ABA (applied behavior analysis) therapy. I have some experience teaching third and fourth grade students.
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Title: 1st Grade Teacher/Tutor Years Of Experience: 2

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience
My name is Jacob and I've been an elementary teacher for 5 years and teaching at CICS West Belden for the past 2 years. I specialize in early education and am adept in all subjects. I'll make individual lesson plans that cater to your child's strengths while focusing on areas they need more practice with. I like to bring the...
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Masters Education Student Looking To Spread My Love For Learning!

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I'm a first year masters student pursuing my degree at Loyola University Chicago in Educational Psychology (School Psychology). I have worked in public schools for 5 years and have experience working in kindergarten-8th grade classroom. I am a certified special education teacher. I enjoy teaching children and love adapting...
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Summer Math Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$60/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Erin, and I'm an elementary school teacher interested in summer math tutoring. I work as a first-grade teacher at Old St. Mary's School in the South Loop of Chicago. I'm nearing the end of my 10th year at OSM (4 as a first-grade teacher and 6 as a kindergarten teacher) and my 12th year as a teacher. In...
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Experienced Teacher

Chicago, IL

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Hello, I am a certified Illinois primary teacher. I have taught ESL in the past to pre-k, 2nd, 5th and 6th graders. This year I am a first grade dual language teacher. I am proficient in both English and Spanish.
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Everyone's Favorite Teacher And Babysitter

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hi My name is Helen. I have 3 years of teaching experience in middle grades math. I am currently in my first year teaching and teaching online during the school closure. My students have told me that I teach in a way they can understand better and that meets their needs I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and am the...
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Hello! My name is Mandi. I graduated in June of 2009 from DePaul University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and my teaching certification. Also, I received Middle School endorsements in Reading and Social Science. In 2014, I graduated from American College of Education. I received my Master's Degree in...
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  • 35 1st grade tutors are listed on Care.com

  • 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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