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Cassandra L.

Mommy Mindset Mentor

Essex, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I have experience teaching myself how to work on my mindset to create a less overwhelmed feeling as a momma. I have been successful in teaching others how to find what works for them so they can live a happier, stress free life.
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Engaging And Committed

Essex, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
My own kids have grown (26 & 22) and have become a pilot and an early child teacher. My husband and I are now empty nesters. I have been a nanny with my current family for almost 5 years. I started with them when their son was 3 mo old and he now is like my grand-baby. He became my godson and will be starting Kindergarten in...
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Braidwood, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Taea. I have been working in childcare centers for 5+ years. I have experience with ages 6 weeks up to 8 years old. The past two years I have been an Infant teacher, and I am currently enrolled in online classes in Early Childhood Education! I just recently moved from Chicago to Lombard and wanted to branch out...
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Nurturing And Patient

Manteno, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
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Hi I was a teachers assistant for special needs students for eight years. For the past 12 years I have been a nanny for children ages newborn to 12 years old. I raised twins of my own. I enjoy reading stories, teaching children numbers, letters, colors, shapes, their address, and their phone numbers. I enjoy doing arts and...

Kaitlin K. says "Laura has watched all 3 (6, 4, and 20 mos) of my children for over a year and has been a wonderful part of our family! We had to accept a daycare spot...

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Teacher And Mother Of Four Looking For Meaningful, Part-time Work That Is Helpful For Busy Families.

Bourbonnais, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi. My name is Marsha. I've lived in Bourbonnais over 30 years. I've been married to my husband, Matt, for 30 years and am a mother of four kids ages 16-26. I'm a certified elementary teacher. I taught fitness classes at the Kankakee YMCA and Olivet Nazarene University for 20+ years. Two years ago, I began working as a...

Care Member says "Very caring and focused on critical care details with my Father who is 96!"

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Wilmington, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
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Hello, my name is Natalie I am a Kindergarten teacher with extra time over the summer. I've been teaching Kindergarten for 3 years under my PEL, was a full time sub before that and taught at a daycare. I have 7 years of teaching experience. I have over 150 field experience hours through GSU in infant, toddler, and primary grade...

Greg B. says "The first question our boys asked when Natalie left-----When can she come back?! She was great with boys, played with them the whole time and was super...

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Bourbonnais, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Brena Y. I'm a 25-year-old math teacher. I love children of all ages and am super pet friendly too. I have a 4-year-old Border Collie mix who also loves children and other pets. The 3 words that describe myself would be reliable, hard working and patient.

Emily J. says "Brena has done well in her educational academics. She showed professionalism while working with student in the school setting. She has a bubbly...

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Tutor

Bourbonnais, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
2 years of tutoring experience in individual, small group, and program settings. Have helped students in a wide range of subjects and skill levels. Have worked with students pre-K through 12th grade.
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Tutor

Manteno, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Maddie, I am currently attending Midwestern University for my masters in Speech Language Pathology! I have experience teaching in a toddler talk and learn program, ABA therapy technician and in clinical experiences working on speech and language skills. I would love to get to know you and your family.
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Channahon, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Substitute teacher authorization & paid experience. Currently in graduate school, and was on the Dean's List every year during my undergraduate degree!
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Retired Teacher

Wilmington, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
I have years of experience working with children of varying ages and ability levels across a wide array of settings. As the oldest in a family of five, I learned how to take care of little ones at a young age, taking my siblings and cousins to the neighborhood park by eight, and babysitting professionally by 12, I had several...
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My Introduction

Kankakee, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Hi there! I am a teacher assistant at a school working with 9-12-year-olds. I am a native spanish speaker and English is my favorite subject.
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Bourbonnais, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Brena. I currently attend Lindenwold University and will be graduating in December with my BA in Elementary Education grades 1-6. I have 2 years of teaching/tutoring experience and will only continue to gain more as I work towards graduation. I recently worked in a daycare setting primarily as a preschool...
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Channahon, IL

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Celine, I am a 21-year-old college student. I have experience nannying children of various ages, and teaching in the daycare/preschool setting. I am hoping to be able to give parents and their kiddos the extra help they need from home, as I also had a tutor growing up and found that pivotal for me, academically. I...
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Child Care

Kankakee, IL

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$16/hr
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hello! I was a teacher assistant for a year at a public school, I love working with kids and ill be willing to help in any subject needed! I am able to meal prep as well
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Channahon, IL

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$19/hr
Hello! I am a current graduate student at Aurora University where I am studying to get my Masters of Art in Teaching! I graduated in May 2024 with my Bachelors of Science in Mathematics.
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Elwood, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hello families! My name is Alyssa! I am 23 years old looking for a family to nanny or babysit for! I am an early childhood teachers assistant therefore I have the summers off and am looking for something to occupy me over break. I am CPR certified, experienced with special education, and have my own form of transportation as...
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Herscher, IL

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have an amazing 3-year-old son who was born prematurely with several medical issues. This has given me experience in administering different medications, physical therapy techniques, and speech therapy techniques. For the last year I have been working as a teacher's assistant at a daycare. I mainly work in the infants room,...
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Reading And Math Tutoring For Elementary Aged Students.

Bourbonnais, IL

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$40/hr
5 years experience
My name is Stephanie. I am a certified special education teacher with a master's degree. I have 7 years of experience teaching special education. I am a mom of a 2-year-old boy and 3-month-old boy. I will be offering tutoring services at the Bourbonnais Library on Saturday mornings throughout the summer. Summer tutoring will...
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Grammar School And Junior High Tutor

Manteno, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 (10) years of tutoring experience. I specialize in the ages of 5 to 14. I can assist with all subjects, but not a foreign language. My services include reading, homework help, test prep, essays, and projects.
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  • 28 homeschool teachers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent homeschool teacher reviews from local parents in Essex, IL

Homeschool Teachers in Essex, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 28 listed homeschool teachers

Laura W.

Laura has watched all 3 (6, 4, and 20 mos) of my children for over a year and has been a wonderful part of our family! We had to accept a...

- Kaitlin K.

Marsha M.

Very caring and focused on critical care details with my Father who is 96!

- Care member

Natalie B.

The first question our boys asked when Natalie left-----When can she come back?! She was great with boys, played with them the whole time...

- Greg B.

FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Essex, IL

The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Essex, IL is $22.50. It’s important to keep in mind that this is just the average going rate in your location. Many factors can influence how much private homeschool teachers charge. For example, how many children you have, the subjects you want the homeschool teacher to specialize in, and their degree or years of working experience, can all play a role in how they set their rates.

If you’re not certain how to find homeschool teachers, you can use Care.com to make your search for a homeschool teacher near you in Essex, IL easier and more efficient. To start, you can narrow your search to homeschool teachers in your general area. Then you can review rates, look for homeschooling teachers who have reviews from current or former clients, and can read different profiles to learn more about each teacher’s experience.

Homeschooling teachers near you in Essex, IL offer a wide variety of educational services. Some homeschool teachers that come to your house may provide full-day instruction and design lesson plans. Others may only come by a few times a week to teach a certain subject that the parent struggles with, such as advanced mathematics. Other homeschool teachers may choose to run small group sessions out of their home. It’s important to interview a few different candidates and to ask to learn more about services they offer.

While we ask all homeschool teachers listed on Care.com to complete a CareCheck (you can see which providers completed one by looking for the badge on their profile), this is just a jumping off point. To feel comfortable that the homeschool teacher you’re hiring is safe, we recommend you take additional steps to ensure safety. For example, you can run an independent background check and request professional references when hiring a homeschool teacher near you in Essex, IL.

When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Essex, IL, it’s a good idea to interview a handful of different candidates. When interviewing teachers for homeschooling, it’s a good idea to ask them about their teaching style, about what subjects and grade levels they have experience with, and how they would handle issues such as your child not paying attention or talking to a sibling during lessons.

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