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Hello all Families! I am a teacher first Nanny! I have my Associate Degree in Preschool Education and Infant/Toddler Care. Previously I worked as a Nanny, Toddler teacher at a daycare, and a Special Education classroom Assistant. I am a very positive and outspoken person. I love children, they are my passion. I love to help them...
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"We hired Aidalys to be a week-long backup caregiver for our 3yo daughter and when we need help in the future, we'll definitely be reaching out again! Aidalys was incredibly engaging, playing make-believe,...
Reviewed by Jerel B.
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I am a college graduate with a degree in Elementary Education and a specialization in reading and language arts from the University of Iowa. I currently am a teacher at a local school so am unable to work during school hours. I love working with children. I completed two semesters student teaching and had many classes involving...
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"We have loved having Jackie at our house. She is professional and very good with both kids. She is excellent at keeping our schedule and assisting with homework duties. We have had her at least once a week...
Reviewed by Lisa H.
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Hello! I am a former preschool teacher turned nanny. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology (with a concentration in human development) from DePaul University. I have cared for children ages 0 - 12. I'm all about getting creative with children and I believe caregiving is all about fostering children's growth through...
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"Sandy was wonderful with my 5 year old son who is on the Autism spectrum. She brought a craft to work on with him in order to connect right away. She also provided picture updates and a summary at the end of...
Reviewed by Alicia H.
Leyla C.
Oak Park, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I love children, I have a lot of patience, I am very affectionate, and I love to play, sing, dance, paint, draw with them and treat them as if they were mine.
I have 7 years of experience with children. I am a kindergarten teacher in my country Guatemala. I really like children's. I love kids. I speak English and Spanish.
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"Leyla was incredible with our baby girl. Top quality care, attentiveness, and was able to help out with introducing Spanish to our baby girl. Will definitely recommend to friends and family."
Reviewed by Andre V.
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I am a loving mother of three grown, successful children and a beautiful yellow lab. I am a retired teacher of 32 years from a diverse community in Michigan. I am a very detailed person, have great communication skills and love kids! Some of my talents include but are not limited to arts and crafts, imaginative play, homework...
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"Mary Ann has a special way of truly connecting with the kids she cares for. She was very collaborative to make sure the kids stayed active and helped to manage their daily schedules. She was with us during the...
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My name is Belle and I would love to be your babysitter! I am 20 years old and I graduated from high school in three years. After high school I took a gap year which I spent as a full time nanny. I am now going into my junior year of college and majoring in Event Management. I have experience in babysitting, mother's helping,...
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"Belle is caring and fun with the kids and a reliable, good communicator with us. She is always positive and independently comes up with games and activities. Belle is a very good caregiver and me and my...
Reviewed by Holly S.
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I am a certified substitute teacher in Illinois (Riverside Brookfield High School). I have just under 2 years of experience babysitting children ages 3 and under. I would be a great fit for children ages 7 and up, as I can help navigate technology and remote-learning assignments. I have led theatre camps for teenagers at...
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"We hired Mike during the middle of the pandemic to help with remote learning for my first grader and watching my 4yo. Mike also took on some housekeeping and pet care responsibilities. He is very patient...
Reviewed by Andrea N.
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Hi, my name is Erika and I am currently a Senior at Dominican University. I am majoring in Early Childhood Education. I have cared for 3 families and I currently work Full time as an Infant Teacher at a daycare center.
As much as I love my job, I miss being able to bond with a child & the family. I am also a mom to a 2-year-old...
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"Erika was a wonderful nanny for our one-year-old son! She was patient attentive and kind and we felt very confident in her care. She also started to teach our son Spanish at our request! She was on time and...
Reviewed by Sarah B.
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Hi! I'm Sarah. I am 21 years old and a junior at Illinois State University studying to become an elementary school teacher. I am an experienced babysitter with children of all ages. I enjoy playing games, doing crafts and being active with kids. I like helping with homework and anything else school related as well. My experience...
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"Sarah is amazing! Our kids have so much fun with her and she even helps with homework. She manages to keep all 4 of our young kids occupied and happy. She plays games, tutors, takes them to the park, is great...
Reviewed by Amanda F.
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Hi My name is Katrina I am a British mom of 2 school aged children.
I am a preschool teacher and Nanny for 20 plus years with wonderful references
Thanks Katrina
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"We sent our toddler son to Katrina's house for approximately 1.5 yrs (age 1-2.5). During that time, we watched our son flourish under her care. We felt very comfortable leaving him with her, knowing he was in...
Reviewed by Michael L.
Maria R.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Tita.
I just love kids. I am confident in my ability to be around them. I like to keep them active and engage in activities that help them socialize and learn.
I worked for more than a year in a daycare with more than 10 babies (beautiful twins also!).
After that I worked for a beautiful family for almost 6 years...
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"Tita is the absolute best caregiver anyone could dream of. With the kids she is calm and patient, creative and loving. With parents she is communicative, trustworthy and above and beyond helpful. She was there...
Reviewed by Erin G.
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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...
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"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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Hello, My name is Calli and I am Kindergarten teacher in Addison. I have been teaching for 8 years. During the school year, I babysit for families I have known for multiple years and I nanny over the summer. I have babysat for kids ages 2-15. I am a very active person and can keep up with young children since that is a big part...
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"Calli was great! My kids, despite a big difference in age, all loved her and she managed to keep them all very busy and happy! She was very kind and patient and even did a great job with working with special...
Reviewed by Kathy T.
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State licensed 7-12 Social Studies teacher who just completed their masters degree in American History. I am trained in child development (all ages) as well the social sciences, specifically utilizing reading/writing skills.
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"Alia is great with kids! She has knowledge of theories and practices on child behavior and development which maximizes her effectiveness. Alia has proven herself to be a very dependable caretaker, teacher, and...
Reviewed by Karlee M.
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Hi there!
I have worked with little ones of all ages for well over a decade, both as a teacher and a nanny. In addition to hands on experience, I also recently completed Early Childcare Education 1 and 2. I really have a passion to encourage every child's growth and to be a source validation/empowerment. I would say that I am a...
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"Abigail has been a great partner with our family! My kids adore her and I appreciate her timeliness and dependability. She is a sweet soul who loves to play and be creative with the kids."
Reviewed by Patty C.
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I have my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis; I have a type 04 IL teaching certification. For over 15 years I have worked as a Developmental Therapist for the State of Illinois providing in-home therapy to children with developmental delays. Prior to that, I taught...
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"Rachel is absolutely wonderful. She helped my four year old during covid when she couldn't attend preschool. I wanted some form of teacher environment for her and Rachel taught her so much. You won't be...
Reviewed by Rebecca K.
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My name is viridiana, I'm 32 years old. I have 10+ years of experience working with children ages Newborn-7years old (Daycare teacher, nanny and babysitting). I love what I do, I love to help children reach different milestones, watch them grow and learn new things everyday. I enjoy sensory activities, gross motor activities and...
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"Viridiana is amazing! Trustworthy and loving with our little one!"
Reviewed by Melanie L.
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Hi, I'm Serene! I'm currently in school for my Bachelor's in Elementary Education at National Louis University. I hope to one day be an elementary school teacher. I have several years of childcare experience, including tutoring, teaching, and babysitting. I have worked in Chicago Public Schools, Special Education programs, and...
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"I hired Serene to nanny weekly for my two children who were 2 and 5 years old at the time. She is very attentive and positive towards children and was great at updating my husband and I while we were away. We...
Reviewed by Brandy R.
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I AM LOOKING FOR A PART TIME TUTOR POSITION. I was working two years as a substitute teacher for Downers Grove District 58 and Darien District 61 (Elementary and Middle School Levels) and as a private tutor for Elementary Level this year. I have professional medical background. I have eight years of experience while working for...
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"Tania has worked for us since January 2015. We have three children, who were 4 1/2, 2 1/2, and 6 months old when she started. They all adore her and look forward to having her come play with them. The youngest...
Reviewed by Frank F.
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I have provided childcare for 8 different local families from our community, and worked with children ages six to 12 in a socio-cultural children, youth, and event center in Germany. I am a Gold Award Girl Scout, and I am currently studying to become a Teacher. My babysitting experience includes working with young infants to...
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"Alexandria did a great job with the kids! She arrived on time and came prepared with activities for the day. The kids really enjoyed baking cookies and playing board games with her. Would definitely...
Reviewed by Karyn H.
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Westchester, IL
Aidalys N.
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Aidalys was great with my daughter.
- Shahrzad S.
Jackie C.
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We have loved having Jackie at our house. She is professional and very good with both kids. She is excellent at keeping our schedule and assisting with homework duties. We have had her at least once a week since our first meeting with her.
- Lisa H.
Sandy H.
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Sandy was wonderful with my 5 year old son who is on the Autism spectrum. She brought a craft to work on with him in order to connect right away. She also provided picture updates and a summary at the end of the night. Highly recommend!
- Alicia H.
Leyla C.
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Leyla has been with us since my daughter L was about 5 months old. Lillian is now 4 and has a younger brother H who is 2. To say that Leyla is a vital part of our family is an understatement. She is 100% reliable and has always been flexible with our somewhat unreliable schedules. The kids love and...
- Anna R.
Mary A.
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Mary Ann has a special way of truly connecting with the kids she cares for. She was very collaborative to make sure the kids stayed active and helped to manage their daily schedules. She was with us during the heart of the Covid pandemic and we were so thankful to have her with us. Not only was she...
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Westchester, IL
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Westchester, IL?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Westchester, IL is $26.57. 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 Westchester, 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 Westchester, 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 Westchester, IL offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Westchester, 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 Westchester, 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 Westchester, IL.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Westchester, IL?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Westchester, 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.