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Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
5.0
"Starla cared for my two kids during our nanny's vacation for three weeks. They absolutely loved her! She was a loving and caring Nanny! Starla is a chef and her baking was impressive, very delicious!! Her...
Reviewed by Leira M.
5.0
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*I AM CURRENTLY OUT OF STATE AND CANNOT TUTOR IL STUDENTS IN PERSON, THANKS* I am a current student preparing to graduate with my BBA in Information Systems. My experience has been through aiding elementary and high school students from underrepresented areas. My emphasis is on mathematics up to pre-calculus. However, I am a...
5.0
"Destiny is a very determined person and will help you with anything do you not hold back with any questions"
Reviewed by Tyra J.
5.0
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I am currently a student at Aurora University studying for my degree in Elementary Education. As I learn more about education and take more classes surrounding the field, I am finding myself feeling comfortable and qualified to tutor students in the K-5 grade level. I love learning and I especially love teaching children how to...
5.0
"Olivia is friendly, outgoing and dependable. We would be happy to hire her again!"
Reviewed by Mike S.
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Hi! My name is Jenny. I live in Campton Hills with my fiancée and 3 dogs. My daughter is a freshman in college and I'm adjusting to being an empty nester! Currently I'm working as a teacher in Naperville - this is my 23rd year - but looking for extra work to stay busy and help pay for college expenses!
5.0
"Jenny is a highly dependable, honorable , and trustworthy individual. I have known her for several years and I highly recommend her! You may call me, personally for a reference ! Yvette B. MBA, BSN"
Reviewed by Yvette B.
5.0
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Hi! After being retired from teaching for a year, I have found that I miss teaching and assisting students to reach their highest potential. I have 34 years of experience teaching grades 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the elementary level, as well as teaching at the Middle School level in 6th grade Social Studies, 7th grade Social Studies...
5.0
"Mrs G as she is known in my house is loved by our family. I have three kids who have bounced between hybrid and remote learning this school year. She has been a tremendous asset to our family. She takes the...
Reviewed by Kelly A.
5.0
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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.
5.0
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Hi, my name is Emily! I am a licensed paraprofessional and substitute teacher, with experience from babies to young adults! I have also been a nanny since 2017.
With all of my years nannying, I have cared for only children and multiple siblings (and have overseen countless play dates), and I am comfortable with pretty much any...
5.0
"Emily nannied for me for a year and she still helps me with the kids whenever I need her. Emily is punctual, responsive, reliable, and treats my children like they are her own. My kids adore her and are so...
Reviewed by Care member
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I have experience with children all ages for over two years now. I was an assistant teacher at a daycare during my senior year of college where I worked with infants-7-year-olds. My duties there included, playing, supervising, cooking, cleaning and teaching. I also have a niece who is 6 months old whom I take care of often. I...
5.0
"Gina is extremely dependable, caring, trustworthy, and gives the upmost attention whenever she is needed. She is wonderful with kids, and her background makes her even more qualified. I completely recommend...
Reviewed by Tess D.
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I am currently a teacher's aide at an elementary school and am primarily in one classroom working with the children. I also am a licensed substitute teacher.
Licensed substitute teacher.
Four years in an elementary school.
Double Bachelor of Fine Arts in History and Media. Media has an emphasis in theatre and film.
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I have always wanted to work with children and help them grow. Whether that was hands on, behind the scenes, or just hanging out with my nieces and cousins, I have always wanted to help with the growth of children and their families. Becoming a caretaker as been an aspiration of mine and will be the most rewarding position for...
5.0
"Jessica has been a fantastic nanny for our baby girl, she started with us when our daughter was 5 1/2 months old. Our daughter gives her a big smile every morning when she gets here (usually a few minutes...
Reviewed by Melissa D.
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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,...
5.0
"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 connecting with my children (age 5, 8 and 11). He is...
Reviewed by Tereza M.
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I have been babysitting for many years now. I have life guarded for 6 years now and am CPR/First aid certified. I have house/dog sat for about 7 years now., I am a swim coach for a local park district swim team.
I am very comfortable with animals and energetic children. I have a background check on file if you would like a...
5.0
"Very kind. My son is 7 she did a great job taking care of him. I would recommend E. with 6 stars if I could!"
Reviewed by Hannah S.
Olivia W.
North Aurora, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Ever since I was a child myself, I have always known that I wanted to work with children! As an elementary school teacher, I love helping children learn how to be creative, come up with crafts, and play outside. I am someone who loves to keep things clean and organized, which means that I am willing (and excited!) to do...
5.0
"She is very responsible, honest, loyal and very good with kids. Any family who has Olivia to assist them will be very fortunate & blessed. I would highly recommend her!"
Reviewed by Carme B.
Melissa O.
Naperville, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! My name is Melissa, I am an experienced elementary teacher for 6 years and am excited to work with more kids this summer! I have had experience caring for young children for years now, worked at a daycare, cared for my younger cousins, was a summer camp counselor for 3-5-year-olds for 2 years and I have been babysitting for...
5.0
"Melissa has cared for our three children ages 2, 4, and 6 for the past year. She has been absolutely wonderful and the kids get excited to see her every time she watches them. She cared for the kids last summer...
Reviewed by Matt M.
Mckailey E.
Wheaton, IL
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! My name is McKailey, I am a 27-year-old mother of a handsome little man, I am also a former assistant teacher at kindercare learning center and Bloom Children's Center! I have worked with 5 amazing families since 2020 (multiple families at once!). Having experience as a mother a nanny and a teacher I'm very understanding of...
Taylor K.
Geneva, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Early Childhood Educator Looking For A Full Time Nanny Position
5.0
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Hi! I'm Taylor!
I am a certified Early Childhood Education teacher in search of a full-time nannying position. I hold a current Early Childhood teaching license (birth to grade 3), a preschool special education endorsement, and an English as a second language endorsement. Additionally, I am certified in CPR, including for...
5.0
"Taylor was great with my 2 little girls (ages 1 and 4)! She made the trip from Dekalb to Geneva for us multiple times. She is very responsive when replying to messages as well! "
Reviewed by Amanda P.
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I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...
5.0
"I have known her on a business and personal level. I was her manager at her place of employment. Candace is very flexible, caring, dedicated and loving. Candace was loved by all the families at the daycare not...
Reviewed by Karen Z.
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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.
5.0
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I have been babysitting since I was a teenager. I have been married for 39years and have four adult children. I was blessed to be able to care for my children for 11 years before returning to work. At that time I also cared for my family and friends children. I sometimes had up to seven children at a time including my own. It...
5.0
"Maria is reliable, flexible and responsible. Any family would feel safe that Maria is watching your family."
Reviewed by William W.
Kayla H.
Winfield, IL
$23-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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I loved watching kids when I would babysit or help out at my church. I've watched newborns up to pre-teen and connect well after spending a little time with each child. I have been a preschool teacher at a KinderCare for a little over a year before I got a nanny position that I was hoping for. I love helping young children...
5.0
"Kayla has been working with our family for over a year now and has been a wonderful addition to our home. She is primarily responsible for caring for my infant son who is now 17 months as well as my two...
Reviewed by Shannon D.
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in West Chicago, IL
Starla B.
5.0
Starla cared for my two kids during our nanny's vacation for three weeks. They absolutely loved her! She was a loving and caring Nanny! Starla is a chef and her baking was impressive, very delicious!! Her reliability is evident as she was always punctual. The kids enjoyed baking, crafting, learning...
- Leira M.
Destiny G.
5.0
Destiny is a very determined person and will help you with anything do you not hold back with any questions
- Tyra J.
Olivia W.
5.0
Olivia is friendly, outgoing and dependable. We would be happy to hire her again!
- Mike S.
Jennifer K.
5.0
Jenny is a highly dependable, honorable , and trustworthy individual. I have known her for several years and I highly recommend her! You may call me, personally for a reference ! Yvette B. MBA, BSN
- Yvette B.
Pamela G.
5.0
Mrs G as she is known in my house is loved by our family. I have three kids who have bounced between hybrid and remote learning this school year. She has been a tremendous asset to our family. She takes the time to understand the curriculum, work through their struggles, as well as bring additional...
- Kelly A.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in West Chicago, IL
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in West Chicago, IL?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in West Chicago, IL is $22.00. 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 West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, IL offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, IL.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in West Chicago, IL?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in West Chicago, 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.