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60 homeschool teachers are listed in Vernon Hills, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 5 years
Homeschool teachers in Vernon Hills, IL
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My name is Larry. In 2012, I earned
a magnum cum laude degree in English and History at Loyola University Chicago. The summer before beginning, I worked as a tutor for my intellectually disabled teenage cousin, teaching him how to perform basic operations with fractions. From sophomore year onward, I worked as a tutor at The...
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"My teen son, who hates school, loves working with Larry. They get into amazing intellectual conversations that challenge and motivate my son. We think Larry is awesome."
Reviewed by Dani P.
Paige C.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I am majoring in elementary education so I have lots of experience in classrooms. I have tutored many children from the ages of 6-12. I am also on my college dance team. I have taught dancers from the ages of 3-12 as I have trained for over 15 years in all genres.
Tatyana P.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.
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I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 18 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety and...
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"Tatyana watches our 2.5 year old son who is on the spectrum twice per week and she has been wonderful with him. She takes him on walks and goes outside when weather permits, she plays with him indoors and is...
Reviewed by Agni K.
Jennifer S.
Lake Zurich, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Jen. I appreciate you taking the time to review my bio. I am looking for a family that I can grow with long term. I have 14 years of hands on experience working with infants on up. I am very trustworthy, neat, dependable, attentive and energetic. I have worked as a assistant preschool teacher, volleyball coach,...
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"Jen is very caring with our kids. They both adore her! She is creative and always thinks of fun new activities to keep them busy. She also keep our house very tidy which is an added bonus. Highly recommend her"
Reviewed by Bryan G.
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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 is amazing! Awesome with kids;patient, kind, interactive. Everything you want in a sitter/nanny.
Highly recommend!!"
Reviewed by Jennifer S.
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Hello, my name is Justyna. I have 22 years of experience as a nanny and teacher.
I truly enjoy being outdoors with the kids. In case of a bad weather, we'll get creative and curious! I will read a lot of books to your little ones and prioritize sensory playtime. With your pre and school age kiddos I would play board games,...
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"Justyna is a great nanny..She is patient, great communicator and loves beeing with kids."
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Amy L.
Lake Forest, IL
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Tutoring For Children K-6, Certified Teacher With Experience
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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.
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"Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her."
Reviewed by Laila H.
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Hello, I have an extensive background with infants to teenagers. I worked at Lake Forest Park District for 9 years plus. During that time, I took care of different families and a few of them are like my family now after 11 years for working for them. I have a Bachelors degree from Valparaiso University and CPR/AED certified. I...
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"Katie is wonderful with children… Caring, energetic, very attentive, and fun. She is very dependable, always on time and both are children adore her."
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Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, I can hold tutor sessions via video call or in a public location such as a library or cafe. As a licensed educator in the state of Illinois, I have had experience working with both middle school and high school students in the science field. I have taught Biology and Chemistry at Grayslake Central...
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"Colleen is a fantastic tutor. She worked with my daughter in finishing her senior online chemistry class. Colleen went above and beyond the call of duty, in every way. Her way of explaining, teaching and...
Reviewed by Heidi S.
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Hello parents!
I have spent 20+ years caring for children (newborns-12 years old) and am currently an elementary education teacher (kindergarten through second grade) with master's degrees in reading and curriculum design.
I spend the majority of my day with young children and am also bilingual (English and Spanish speaking)....
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"Caitlin responded quickly and allowed short notice babysitting after my original sitter cancelled on me. She was punctual, courteous, and provided quality care. Would definitely rehire."
Reviewed by Frank G.
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Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 22 years old and a second grade bilingual teacher! I Speak both English and Spanish. I recently graduated from Illinois State University where I studied Bilingual Elementary Education. I have lots of experience with kids, as I was a camp counselor for 3 years and have been babysitting since I was in...
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"Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"
Reviewed by Crystal Y.
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I am an amazing nanny looking for part-time, possible full-time hours. I am a certified teacher taking a few years off to be with my older children. I have been a nanny part-time/full-time for the past three years for two families. I have over 25 years experience. I cared for a total of six children ranging in age from 2-8 from...
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"We hired Jennifer to help take care of our mom shortly after her surgery in May/June 2023. We needed someone to help get her to appointments, get her moving to exercise her recently operated on knee, and be...
Reviewed by Lisa M.
Sheri G.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher/Nanny Looking For Full -Time Job I Have 25+ Years Experience
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I have experience between the ages of 3 mos/pre k kindergarten. I love doing arts and crafts, singing, reading, cooking and playing outside.
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"We interviewed Sheri for our nanny position. She was very sweet with our daughter, had great ideas for activities to do with her, and seemed very genuine. She also comes with 10 years of experience with kids...
Reviewed by Kristy B.
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I have always gravitated towards working with children. I began babysitting for my younger sister/family friends at a young age and continued to do so throughout High School. During High School I participated in an Early Childhood class for two years where we were taught how to teach and worked with preschoolers several times...
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"We hired Lauren back when we were living in Illinois- I met her through a mutual friend. Lauren quickly became part of our family as our daughter connected to her immediately! Lauren is a very talented artist...
Reviewed by Sarah E.
Isabella Y.
Libertyville, IL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi! I have worked in childcare for 3 years. I'm currently going to college for Early Childhood education. I have worked with all ages. I adore children of all ages.
I'd describe my personality as kind-hearted, caring, and gentle
I'm looking for a job that works with my school schedule.
I started working with kids when I...
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"I have known Bella for over seven years. She has watched my children for the past 2 1/2 years. She is attentive, caring, thoughtful, patient, warm, and nurturing. My oldest child loves Bella and truly looks...
Reviewed by Care member
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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...
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"Lauren used a wide variety of techniques to keep my ADHD son engaged and interested in learning mathematical concepts. She created fun games, personalized board games, rhyming devices, cards, dice, and other...
Reviewed by Russell W.
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Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school. Last year I taught Kindergarten and the previous year, 3rd grade. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...
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"Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older son was playing. I felt a great sense of relief seeing how...
Reviewed by Stephanie D.
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I am a full time Elementary School Teacher currently teaching 5th grade. I am seeking additional employment as a part time tutor in the evenings and on weekends. I'm passionate about helping all students reach their fullest academic potential! I specialize in helping students take the educational risks necessary to learn. I have...
Estefanny J.
Palatine, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi everyone! I am currently looking for a part/full time position with a family. I currently have a part time job as a lab technician. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have worked with multiple families that I met here on care. com. I handled meals, transportation, play dates, homework help, etc. I have worked...
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"Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and gets the job done. Unfortunately her fall school schedule and our...
Reviewed by Heather H.
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Hi! Growing up with three younger brothers, leadership has always been second nature. Through my studied in Orphans and Vulnerable Children and being a summer kindergarten teacher, I have learned so much about kids and how they operate. I love to be a positive role model in your child's life.
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"I've known Leah for years, and she's super responsible and loving towards others. Give her a shot!"
Reviewed by Blake M.
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Vernon Hills, IL
Lawrence R.
5.0
Lawrence is absolutely a very dedicated, caring, diligent,detailed tutor. He goes above and beyond in helping his students learn and grow academically. My son really appreciates him and developed a comfortable rapport with him. My son's grades have improved as well as his confidence. I really am...
- Courtney H.
Tatyana P.
5.0
Tatyana has been our almost 3 year old daughter's caregiver for the last 9 months. She is always on time and communicative and we trust her to take great care of our daughter. Our daughter is pretty strong-willed and can be tough at the start, but Tatyana was great with her and they are now best...
- Erika P.
Jennifer S.
5.0
Jennifer is amazing! She is so caring, friendly, outgoing and professional! She is a gem. I would highly recommend Jennifer to anyone.
- Tamar S.
Cicely C.
5.0
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 was always proactive in helping around the house and suggesting ideas for our daughter's...
- Courtney W.
Justyna Z.
5.0
I have known Justyna for almost 4 years through our former nanny. The girl she was watching and my daughter became very good friends. They had frequent playdates, met at the park and at school every day. I got to see Justyna almost daily. During this time I had the opportunity see her care for her...
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Vernon Hills, IL
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Vernon Hills, IL?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Vernon Hills, IL is $20.92. 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 Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, IL offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, IL.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Vernon Hills, IL?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Vernon Hills, 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.