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Jessica E.

Elgin, IL

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$28/hr
5 years experience
I have been an elementary school teacher for 5 years. I moved to the Elgin area and have been subbing this year. I have taught 1st grade, 3rd grade and a 3rd/4th grade special education class. I also have experience working in the tutoring environment as a tutor at Huntington learning center for the past 2 years.
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Madison D.

Elgin, IL

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$22/hr
Hello! I am a senior in college at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign double majoring in Psychology and Nursing. I have a strong background in English Language Arts and Science. I enjoy helping students in grades 3-7th with reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. I make learning easy to understand and fun!
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Rachael C.

Certified Teacher K-8 With 9 Years Of Lead Classroom Experience Available For Tutoring In NWBurbs

Elgin, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello there, I was an Elementary School Teacher for 9 years teaching 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. I am a certified teacher K-8. I have worked privately as a tutor, nanny and a house manager. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, energetic and compassionate. I like to make learning fun. I like tutoring because it's important to...
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Karly R.

Elgin, IL

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$21/hr
I graduated high school as the class of 2023 with honor roll. I am currently a student at Elgin Community College. I will be graduating with my Associates in Fine Arts this December 2025 and will be transferring to Northern Illinois University for a bachelors in Communication Science Disorders for a Pre Speech Pathology Masters....
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Gregory T.

Tutor For Academics And Musical Instruments

Saint Charles, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm Greg, and I'm a private tutor in St. Charles. I've been tutoring professionally since 2017 when I began teaching private lessons at a music studio. I have since started my own business and have expanded to tutoring academic subjects. Through this time I've worked both adults and kids of all ages, including public school,...

Tereza M. says "Greg is a fantastic tutor. He provides wonderful support on our homeschooling journey. It is very easy to recommend him here. Greg has a wonderful way of...

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Kaleigh R.

Elementary School Teacher Ready For Tutoring

Saint Charles, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I am a former 2nd grade teacher with a background in 4th and 5th grade who loves to inspire young learners! I left the classroom to pursue a related job in education but miss helping students with their love of learning. I would love to help you and most importantly your child to reach their full potential in the...
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Dani S.

Schaumburg, IL

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$21/hr
2 years experience
My name is Dani and I love kids! I love teaching kids and have experience as a tutor for about a year and half, helping kids k-12th grade in all subjects and even SAT and ACT prep. I belive that there is always room to improve and always try to not only focus on the child's weaknesses but their strengths as well!
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Briana V.

Schaumburg, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Briana and I have been an 8th grade math teacher for five years. I earned my teaching degree in middle level math and English education in 2018. Before this, I was employed at an educational day care center for children ranging from eight weeks of age to 10 years of age for two years. I also have experience...
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Victoria S.

Roselle, IL

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$40/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am a full time teacher, part time afterschool tutor & babysitter. I am licensed to teach 1-6th grade general education in all subjects as well as k-22 years old for special education. I specialize in reading, with experience in ESL/ELL students and behavioral needs. I charge $50 for tutoring, all materials provided...
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Elise F.

Barrington, IL

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$24/hr
1 year experience
I like tutoring because it is very satisfying to see someone understand something that they initially had a difficult time understanding. I started tutoring when I was in my freshman year of high school. I had always helped my classmates and peers with homework and assignments prior to formal tutoring, but I began tutoring in...
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Linda M.

Experienced Tutor/sitter/nanny

Hoffman Estates, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I am a covid conscious retired certified teachers assistant. I had been a teachers assistant for grades K-3 for the catholics schools system the Diocese of Joliet. I also have volunteered for a few years in Willowcreek Community Church of S. Barrington in their day care center. As such I have a clean background check every year,...
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Sarah C.

Bartlett, IL

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$45/hr
11 years experience
I am a certified high school math teacher with 5 years of experience working in a public school setting. In addition to teaching, I have 11 years of experience working as a paid math tutor, and 2 years of experience working as a math interventionist. I have experience in teaching all levels of high school math. As an...
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Allie M.

Algonquin, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hi my name is Allie and I have been a peer tutor for three years as a recent graduate from Jacobs High School! I mainly focus on English, science, and math. I am mostly available throughout the summer and cannot wait to work with my next student!
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Brittany N.

Personal Tutor

Bartlett, IL

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$15/hr
I tutored Math and Science in high school. I'm a current Graduate obtaining my MS in General Nursing Practice.
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Breanne S.

Certified Elementary Teacher For Caregiver And Or Tutor

Saint Charles, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have experience running a private tutoring program for local school districts. I also have experience tutoring students with special or exceptional needs. I hold certifications in Elementary Education K-9 and am also certified to teach Middle school English or Science to grades 5-9. I have also held tutoring groups after...
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April R.

An Honors And Ap Student All Through High School

Carpentersville, IL

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$23/hr
I took Ap and honors classes and am exceptionally good at basic maths, biology and art. I know that each child learns in different formats and I'm ready to adapt.
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Nancy H.

Elementary Tutor K-5 Reading/Writing/Math

Hoffman Estates, IL

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Hello, Over the last 25 years, I have taught children in PreK all the way through high school. My career began in 2nd grade before staying home to raise my family. Returned to teach PreK and KDG for 5 years before moving to a high school support position in special education. My approach is to build your child's confidence in...
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Jillian S.

Helpful/Positive Tutor

Schaumburg, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hello there, My name is Jillian. I have a Masters in Music, however I have experience in other areas of study. I love learning as well as teaching. I have instructed all age groups in a variety of subjects. I'm positive and patient in my approach. I also try to be sensitive to the clients learning style. I come from a place of...
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Maribel H.

Carpentersville, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I have experience as a teacher in Elementary, Middle School, and High School levels. My Masters in English Education from NIU has prepared me to tackle learners from diverse backgrounds and abilities. I have experience tutoring online as well as in-person and teach reading, writing, math, and science.
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Anjan B.

A Multifunctional Tutor For Your Needs!

Bloomingdale, IL

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$21/hr
3 years experience
I have 3 years of paid experience. And much more in terms of tutoring overall. I was the "go-to guy" whenever my classmates were confused throughout my educational career, I guess you could say. All subjects listed that I am capable of helping in, I am more than happy to help in. Where school systems fall short in terms of...
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  • The average post rate is $24.00/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding high school tutors near you in Elgin, IL

The average hourly rate for a high school tutor near you in Elgin, IL is $24.00. This is just an average though and the actual rate you’ll pay for high school tutoring will vary due to a couple of different factors. For example, the experience level of the tutor, the subject your child requires assistance with, and the level of classes your child is taking can all impact the rate a high school tutor charges.

If you’re looking for tutors for high school students near you in Elgin, IL, you can use Care.com to simplify your search. You can start by filtering available high school tutors by their location and rate. From there you can read their profiles to learn more about their experience and to check out reviews from other clients.

You can find a wide variety of high school tutors near you in Elgin, IL. From English to writing, to high school math tutors, you can cover all of the basics. You can also find high school tutors who can help your teen study for college entrance exams like the SATs. Some high school tutors even specialize in niche subjects like organic chemistry, biology or calculus.

When you look into hiring a high school tutor for your teen, safety is something that is likely top of mind. To help you find a high school tutor safely near you in Elgin, IL, we ask all tutors for high school students listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck. You will find a badge on a tutor’s profile that shares when they had this background check run if they completed it. That being said, to safely hire a high school tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research. This can be done by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.

Again, interviewing a handful of high school tutor candidates near you in Elgin, IL is a good idea. Being good at tutoring for high school students depends on their background and teaching preferences. You can ask high school tutors where they learned their area of expertise, what teaching techniques they tend to use, and what subject matter areas they feel most comfortable teaching.

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