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Laura W.

Ottawa, IL

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I have spent the 24-25 academic year as a substitute teacher for grades K-8. I can't wait to meet your kids! I am a very patient instructor and would love to work with your kids, whether it's long division or learning how to read.
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Ottawa, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I am currently in college pursuing a teaching degree, that of which has been reenforced by tutoring children from local schools. I have taught reading skills from basics, like phonics, reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and writing skills too. I have also taught a variety of math skills ranging from multi-digit...
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Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm compassionate and caring. A mom and a grandmom. I've taught toddler room, twos and threes, and helped out with infants and school age in a private daycare. I currently work in the school system as a substitute teacher when in session, and in the past as an individual aide to special needs students , and in the capacity of a...
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Caregiver Looking For Experience

Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have spent the 24-25 academic year as a substitute teacher for grades K-8. With plenty of classroom experience across all grade levels and subjects, I have plenty of tried and true educational (and fun!) activities. I can't wait to meet your kids!
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Affordable Babysitting!

Ottawa, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I have reliable transportation and can babysit in your home or mine. I have been babysitting for several years and have an almost 4-year-old of my own! I also am an assistant teacher at a local Childcare center. I am CPR and first aid Trained as well!...
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La Salle, IL

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$23/hr
15 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello and thank you for reviewing my profile. My name is Jazmin and I'm currently 31 years old with more than 10+ years of experience in this field. I have a degree in ECE as well as a minor in Child Psychology. I've worked at At-Home Daycares and private elementary schools. I was the preschool teacher later for 2 years...

Cynthia D. says "We hired Jazmin to watch our three children over the weekend for a friend's wedding. Our children are aged 4, 8, and 11. During the party, we got caught...

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Get To Know Me!

Marseilles, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I graduated high school in May of 2024. While in highschool I was a recreational gymnastics/ tumbling teacher. I babysat here and there as well as a couple other odds and ends jobs. I was a cheerleader and in FFA. I am now a part-time nanny looking for some extra cash to help pay for school. I am pre-nursing and hoping to get...
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Part-Time Babysitter.

Peru, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Prior childcare experience as Sunday school teacher for nursery classes. Been caring for infants and children ages ranging newborn to 12 years old for about 17 years. Comfortable with pets/ pet care Has own transportation
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Sandwich, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm Tina, and 53-year-old mom of 4 grown kids and proud grandma of 3. I've spent over 30 years working with children as a teachers aide, babysitter, and a school bus driver. I'm dependable, caring, and happy to help with tutoring. I truly love working with children and supporting busy families!
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Newark, IL

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$20/hr
Hello! I am a college student working toward a bachelor's in Ultrasound Technology. It is a 3 + 1 degree with a biology focus. I excelled throughout my school years and was always someone people looked toward for help as a peer. I am excited to begin helping other children learn!
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A Little About Me..

Peru, IL

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi I am Grace, 21 years old. I have enjoyed watching kids since I was 13-14 years old it's something I have always enjoyed to do. I currently work in a school as a teachers aid but am currently going back to school online. I am looking for a job that will take the stress down a bit while I am getting my degree. I am CPR/ first...
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Sandwich, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Tina, and 53-year-old mom of 4 grown kids and proud grandma of 3. I've spent over 30 years working with children as a teachers aide, babysitter, and a school bus driver (25+ years with a clean driving record). I'm dependable, caring, and happy to help with light housekeeping, errands, or transporting kids to activities....
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Lexie D

Peru, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
I am currently finishing my degree for Early Childhood Education from ISU and will student teach in the fall. I have been a substitute teacher for the past three years and have always loved working with kids. I have experience working in a preschool/daycare setting, in before and after care as a supervisor at elementary schools,...
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Sandwich, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as honest, open and compassionate. I like tutoring because I believe that students , especially those with a learning deficit can do better one to one. I'm looking for a job that both myself and the student can learn and grow from. I started tutoring when I became a teacher almost 20 years ago. In...
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Fun Homeschool Mom And Tutor

Sandwich, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have homeschooled my daughter for 4 years and tutored the children I nannied for for 4 years, teaching them to read, write, do basic math, language and Spanish.
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Sandwich, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Hi there! I have been a tutor for kids for 5+ years I am able to help in most subjects and love to watch kids grow and learn and accomplish things in a fun aspect to fully enjoy learning and be excited to learn more
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Somonauk, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Millie! I have over 10 years of babysitting experience and spent the last 4 years as a full-time elementary school teacher. I've always loved working with kids and bring a calm, positive energy to every home I step into. Whether it's helping with homework, playing games, or winding down for bedtime, I make sure your...
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Tutor Bio

Mendota, IL

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$15/hr
Hello, I am a student at Eureka College and I'm the past, I have tutored my cousins (ages 9-12) in their English and Math classes. I love writing so English class comes somewhat natural to myself. I also love doing math equations and have taken numerous different math classes throughout my time in high-school and college. I have...
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Sandwich, IL

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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Jocelyn! I am a 25-year-old DCFS certified childcare teacher with 4 years childcare experience. Only my student teaching stands between me and a master's degree in elementary education. I work at Prairie Pals Christian Preschool and Childcare full time, but I begin student teaching in January. I would love any...
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Math, History, And English Tutor

Peru, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I have tutored college students and grade school students. I have both a bachelors and masters degree in history. I currently teach GED classes. I'd describe my personality as easy going, motivational, humorous.
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  • 21 homeschool teachers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.40/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Ottawa, IL

The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Ottawa, IL is $14.40. 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 Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, IL.

When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Ottawa, 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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