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I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Dionysia and I have 18+ years of teaching experience in Elementary Education. My educational and work experience has given me helpful exposure to the variety of daily needs of children. My teaching experiences include teaching 2nd - 6th grade, mentoring new teachers...
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- Regularly tutor my younger cousins (11 and 13) in math
- Tutored 8th grade girl in math
- Tutored 2 5th grade boys in reading
- 1530 SAT, 34 ACT score
- Took all AP classes through high school
- Graduated top 10% of my class
- Currently studying at Vanderbilt University as a Political Science Major
Jennifer G.
Itasca, IL
$20-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I am a third grade teacher looking to do some tutoring over the summer. I have four years teaching experience, but have tutored on and off since I was in college. I love learning and helping kids find their passions through learning. I believe that all kids are capable of learning and I will work with you and your child to...
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I've been caring for children since I was around 15, with having a younger sister as well as babysitting for family friends. I have consistently babysat for multiple families with 10-15-year-old children my town; however, I have done babysitting as needed for families with children as young as 2 years old. I am a current middle...
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From a young age, I've always loved working with children. Most recently, I have been a full-time nanny for the same family for the past eight years! I have also nannied part-time for a couple of other families, prior to my current position. I've been blessed to be able to care for children in various capacities over my lifetime...
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I am a third grade teacher looking to stay busy over summer break by babysitting and/or tutoring. I have been teaching for four years now and have three years of summer camp experience where I worked with children's with varying needs. I am a big believer of hands on learning experiences and I try to turn most situations into...
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Experience working with students ages five to 12 in all subject.
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Hi! My name is Ella, I am a high school ELA teacher at Schaumburg Christian School. I graduated Wheaton College with a degree in Spanish, Secondary Education, and English. I worked for the YMCA in my hometown for 4+ years as a child watch attendant, lifeguard, swim instructor (usually kids ages 3-14), and camp counselor. I have...
5.0
"My daughter really liked Ella! She was a big help!"
Reviewed by Xinyi S.
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Hello! My name is Aileen. I am a college graduate with a bachelors from UIC. I have 6 years of experience working with children from the ages of 6 weeks-14 years of age. I am currently a Spanish teacher at a private school! Prior to that I was a preschool and kindergarten teacher and have been head teacher in a nursery. I am a...
5.0
"We interviewed Aileen for a full time nanny position and loved her. I was ready to make her an offer but was in a bind and needed to hire someone who could start immediately. I really wish I could have made it...
Reviewed by Melissa S.
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I have been a professional nanny for 19 wonderful years. I also have been an Assistant Teacher and a nanny for special needs children. I believe that all children are special and true gifts. I have a lot of fun and creative ideas for art projects, games and playtime. I have alot of experience helping with potty training. I am...
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"We loved having Heather as our nanny and we were so sad when our time with Heather ended (our fault)! Heather is extremely punctual and reliable. She was our nanny from winter to summer of 2022. Heather was...
Reviewed by Brian R.
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Hi! I'm Angelina, you can call me Lina if you'd like. I'm a 19-year-old musical artist who graduated high school 6 months early, right before COVID hit us. Although overall, my favorite thing to do is working with kids & I miss them so much. I just had to recently let go of all my families & kids at my Children's Fitness Center...
5.0
"Great with kids and building relationships. Musically gifted and can use songs to bond with children. Well versed in children's activities!"
Reviewed by Justin J.
Lauren F.
Schaumburg, IL
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I am very experienced with taking care of kids! I have 4 younger siblings so taking care of children is nothing new to me! Not only that, but I've also had a bunch of babysitting jobs for neighbor kids. I'm studying to be an elementary school teacher so the more practice with children the better!
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"Lauren watched our 5 month old for 7 weeks. Normally I work from home and don't need a sitter but this work assignment required I work in office so we hired Lauren. She sill watches our now 7 month old for date...
Reviewed by Kristen G.
Debra R.
Hoffman Estates, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! I'm looking to find a full-time nanny position, where I will provide a fun, loving, engaging, and safe learning environment, as well as help with the household upkeep. I have 25+ years of experience working with infants through teenagers. Just to name a few, I've been a babysitter, summer camp counselor, after school program...
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"I have known Debra for about 40 years and have trusted her with my son as well as my nieces and nephews. She has patience with children of all ages, as well as with adults. She will go out of her way to help...
Reviewed by Rachel F.
Deborah Z.
Melrose Park, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi! I have 20+ years caring for children. I've taken care of children from newborn to teenager. I've worked as a nanny as well as a second grade teacher and preschool-kindergarten teachers aide. I have my own car and am willing to take kids to sports events, the library, the zoo, wherever they need to go. I can help with...
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"Debbie genuinely loves the company of children, has a experience & understanding of child development, advocates for the children in her care,lots of energy, has a reserve of patience, is safety conscious. "
Reviewed by Tenni M.
Mimi S.
Mount Prospect, IL
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi, I'm Mimi. I currently attend UIC and am in my last semester of Teaching of History to become a high school teacher. I have worked on and off babysitting, lifeguarded for 2 years, and worked as a chef instructor for elementary aged kids.
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"We hired Mimi to care for our 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son through the day, every day, for the summer school break of 2021. So about 10 weeks. She was great! Always on time or early. Very good...
Reviewed by Dorothy I.
Jessica A.
Carol Stream, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
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Hello! My name is Jessica and I am an elementary school teacher. I graduated from Illinois State University in 2015 with a major in elementary education minors in sociology, urban studies, and children studies! I also just completed my masters in curriculum and instruction. I have tons of experience with kids of all ages. I...
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"Jessica was my summer babysitter on occasional basis. She was so great with my little boy, really fun to have around and an overall sweet person. Thanks Jessica!"
Reviewed by Avani S.
Linda M.
Hoffman Estates, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a single stay at home mom. I love children ! I am a retired certified teachers assistant. I have assisted in classes from Pre- K to 3rd grade for catholic schools. I also have baby sat for the infants section of our daycare since 2011 , and I have a background check on file with them as well. I love to do all kinds of arts...
Elise C.
Des Plaines, IL
$17-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
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My name is Elise! I have 8 years of professional experience working with children ages 1 to 14, but I have been babysitting since I was 17. I am an alumni from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelors of science in psychology. I love and enjoy working with children. I currently work as a teacher assistant for...
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"Elise is so wonderful with my child who has autism! She is knowledgeable and understanding, while also being engaging and fun. She is always willing to go with his preferred interests and keeps him active and...
Reviewed by Care member
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Thank you for reading my profile. I have more than 15 years of child care experience. I trained as an RN in England and worked in the Pediatric nursing field for several years. Since re-locating to the Chicago area in 2008, I have had several nanny positions. I also worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Lurie Children's...
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"Cicely watched our daughter for about a year and she was such a gift to our family. She was very influential in our child's development helping her learn sign language and hit key developmental milestone. She...
Reviewed by Courtney W.
Victoria H.
Glendale Heights, IL
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Lead Preschool Teacher Looking For Afternoon Job!
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I'm currently a lead preschool teacher in Bartlett, I absolutely love my job and want to continue working with kids! I love to have fun and be crafty so your kiddos will always have something fun to do!
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"Victoria is a fantastic with both my girls (currently ages 3 and 6). She is responsible, caring, honest, communicative and on-time throughout her employment with me. She is also open minded in receiving...
Reviewed by Olga S.
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Itasca, IL
Ella G.
5.0
My daughter really liked Ella! She was a big help!
- Xinyi S.
Aileen P.
5.0
We interviewed Aileen for a full time nanny position and loved her. I was ready to make her an offer but was in a bind and needed to hire someone who could start immediately. I really wish I could have made it work with her - she had great references, perfect experience and a fun personality. My...
- Melissa S.
Heather V.
4.0
Heather has a calm energy that was great in our house with 2 under 2. She was flexible with coming in early when needed. Only worked with her for a few months because she moved out of state.
- Jenna S.
Angelina S.
5.0
Great with kids and building relationships. Musically gifted and can use songs to bond with children. Well versed in children's activities!
- Justin J.
Lauren F.
5.0
Lauren watched our 5 month old for 7 weeks. Normally I work from home and don't need a sitter but this work assignment required I work in office so we hired Lauren. She sill watches our now 7 month old for date nights or days I have appointments. Lauren is always on time and is always flexible when...
- Kristen G.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Itasca, IL
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Itasca, IL?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Itasca, IL is $24.00. 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.
How can I find private teachers for homeschooling near me in Itasca, IL?
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 Itasca, 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.
What types of services do homeschool teachers near me in Itasca, IL offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Itasca, 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.
How can I safely hire homeschooling teachers near me in Itasca, IL?
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 Itasca, IL.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Itasca, IL?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Itasca, 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.