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Breana P.

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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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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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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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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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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Afterschool Tutor

Pleasant Prairie, WI

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I have my Bachelor's in Elementary Education (1st-8th grade) from UW-Madison and recieved my teaching license in Texas in English Language Arts/ESL. I have 15 years of experience working with kids in education and youth serving organizations. I work as a teaching assistant at an elementary school in Elmbrook School District...
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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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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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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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Certified Teacher Tutor

Spring Grove, IL

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Hi. I have a K-9 certified teacher with middle school math endorsements. During college I worked as a tutor primarily assisting college students with writing papers across all subjects. After graduating college I spent one year subbing in Lake County schools including a 4 month maternity leave coverage in 3rd grade. I spent 3...
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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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Bilingual Licensed Teacher

Pleasant Prairie, WI

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I am a first grade teacher with the Kenosha Unified School District. I am a University of Wisconsin-Platteville graduate with degrees in Elementary Education and Spanish. I am a fun, energetic, and creative caregiver. For numerous years I have provided childcare for families both in home, and center based. With me, your kids...

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FAQs for finding first grade tutors near you in Waukegan, IL

The average hourly rate for first grade tutoring near you in Waukegan, IL is $25.00. 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 Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, 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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