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Sydney H.

Northbrook, IL

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Sydney , and I'm an Anthropology student at Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin. I offer a wide range of personalized tutoring services tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. I have extensive experience with kids of all ages, from toddlers to high school, and also have experience with special needs...
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Francesca W.

Passionate Piano Teacher For All Ages

Barrington, IL

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$45/hr
1 year experience
Hi, I'm Frankie! I'm a kind, patient, and enthusiastic piano teacher with experience working with children ages 3 to 13, and I'm open to teaching students of all ages and skill levels. I believe music should be fun, encouraging, and accessible, whether your child is just beginning or ready to build on what they already know. I...
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Sara A.

Wheeling, IL

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$33/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind & hardworking In my spare time, I like to exercise, read & be outdoors One thing you should know about me is I've been working with kids/families for over 10 years. I've worked with many different age groups.
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Emily V.

Experienced Teacher, Patient And Effective

Wood Dale, IL

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$27/hr
3 years experience
I have always ended up in teaching roles in my life. From becoming the trainer at my first job to winning teaching awards in graduate school. I have re-written training manuals and created entire curriculums for training at my last job in biotech. I am naturally able to take complicated things and make them accessible to...
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Mia K.

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$26/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I am a trilingual law student with great organizational, communication, and research skills! I attend King's College and live in London 9 months out of the year, but am in the Chicagoland area for the summer. I have been a one-on-one professional tutor for children of all ages for 4+ years. I have worked as a freelancer,...
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Jillian S.

Helpful/Positive Tutor

Schaumburg, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hello there, My name is Jillian. I have a Masters in Music, however I have experience in other areas of study. I love learning as well as teaching. I have instructed all age groups in a variety of subjects. I'm positive and patient in my approach. I also try to be sensitive to the clients learning style. I come from a place of...
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Ashley B.

Caring Tutor

Schaumburg, IL

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I am a patient, caring and loving tutor to students. I am a certified teacher with over 3 years of experience. During the past few months I have focused my attention on tutoring students with E-Learning and extra assistance with learning needs. I'm looking to help students succeed in learning during this time in any way I...
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Lucy N.

Lucy's Tutoring Session

Barrington, IL

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$21/hr
2 years experience
I have been tutoring for a while know, in the beginning I was mostly helping my friends out making sure they were understanding what they were doing. Shortly after that I started helping people who I was babysitting for I am able to do Math, English, History, Business, Science. Personally my favorite one is Math because it just...
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kaili Z.

Itasca, IL

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$40/hr
I'm a passionate and experienced tutor with over 10 years of teaching experience. ). Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work with students of all ages and levels, helping them build strong language skills, improve their confidence, and enjoy the learning process. Whether you're looking for help with Chinese language,...
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Joanna S.

Experienced Accountant/Tax Prepare

Elk Grove Village, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm a degree accountant with over 10 years of professional experience. I was laid off from corporate in 2012 and have been providing bookkeeping services to smaller businesses. I use Quick books Pro on a daily basis and am very proficient with MS Office applications. I'm also experienced with personal and corporate that loves to...
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Lauren G.

Private Teacher

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...

Masha L. says "Lauren is the perfect tutor for our son with reading challenges. She is to the point with him and he is now motivated to learn and to excel. Super happy we...

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Pamela G.

Retired Teacher Available For Tutoring!

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
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$55/hr
10 years experience
Hi! After retiring from the education field I found that I missed 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 and 7th...

Kelly A. says "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...

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Lawrence R.

Kind, Patient, Educated, And Experienced Tutor.

North Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Courtney H. says "Lawrence is absolutely a very dedicated, caring, diligent,detailed tutor. He goes above and beyond in helping his students learn and grow academically....

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Tyler B.

STEM Tutor

Chicago, IL

4.7(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Experienced tutor in all levels of math and physics up to and including university subjects. Taught calculus and precalculus (in person and online) as a graduate student. Offering math and physics lessons at the high school to college level. Please ask about python programming lessons for ambitious middle to high school...

Jack B. says "I hired Tyler for math that most people would consider particularly complex and tiresome, but Tyler breezes through it no problem with methods that are much...

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Elisabeth R.

Experienced Part-Time Tutor Available

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a private tutor for the past 9 years! I have tutored all ages and enjoy seeing children learn. I have earned my BA in Psychology with my focus being on child and adolescent development and learning styles at North Central College, and have completed my music minor and a focus in business. As a result I know how to...

Brooklyn S. says "She is very passionate and upbeat! She places value in progress over the focus on a grade- which for us was the perfect fit! She worked well with my 15...

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Todd M.

Online & In-Person Academic Support For All Subjects

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'm an IL-certified Secondary English Teacher with 2 MA degrees in Education & local, national, and international awards for outstanding teaching. My students have earned admission to competitive private & public schools, earned academic scholarships, and achieved victory over disabilities. I have 30+ years experience in...

Benjamin U. says "Todd is a challenging and rewarding mentor. Holding me to high standards while offering me a constant avenue of support and resources, I saw my grades...

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Deirdre R.

Experienced Elementary Teacher

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 17 years experience as an elementary teacher in public, private, and charter schools. I am an exceptional math teacher and can break down skills and concepts to students who are struggling. I have plenty of experience working with neuro divergent students and am able to help them discover study skills and adaptations that...

Clarissa E. says "We've had a lot of tutors over the years between my two daughters who both have ADHD and learning disabilities, and Deirdre has been one of the absolute...

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Camille K.

"I'm Younger Than That Now."

Chicago, IL

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$35/hr
6 years experience
I have worked one on one with students in many struggle subjects, including ESL learning. I also managed an after school group of second graders. In a French immersion charter school, I had a kindergarten classroom and also substituted in other elementary and middle school classrooms. I was a Spanish substitute teacher and an...
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Samantha D.

Tutoring With Ms. Sam

South Elgin, IL

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$45/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Ms. Sam. I am a certified teacher that offers private and small group tutoring for children ages 5-10. I have 10 years of teaching experience and hold a Masters degree in Education.
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Charlotte U.

Evanston, IL

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I have taught private cello lessons to students of all ages, children and adults, both independently and as part of a music school.
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  • The average post rate is $31.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent private tutor reviews from local parents in Palatine, IL

Private Tutors in Palatine, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed private tutors

Lauren G.

Lauren is the perfect tutor for our son with reading challenges. She is to the point with him and he is now motivated to learn and to excel....

- Masha L.

Pamela G.

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...

- Kelly A.

Lawrence R.

Lawrence is absolutely a very dedicated, caring, diligent,detailed tutor. He goes above and beyond in helping his students learn and grow...

- Courtney H.

FAQs for finding private tutors near you in Palatine, IL

The average hourly cost of a private tutor near you in Palatine, IL is $31.50 as of June, 2025. The actual rate your chosen private tutor charges can vary depending on the subject you require help with and how experienced the tutor is.

To find a private tutor near you in Palatine, IL. You can search Care.com for private tutors by their distance from Palatine and can compare your options by subject expertise, their hourly rate, and how experienced they are. For example, you can narrow your search to a private English tutor, private Spanish tutor, or even to private SAT tutoring services.

The most popular private tutoring services that you can find near you in Palatine, IL are usually for complex subjects such as chemistry, reading, or calculus. On Care.com, you can find private tutors near you who can teach a wide range of subjects for all grade levels, from elementary school to college.

When hiring private tutors for children, parents are rightfully concerned about safety. To help you find a private tutor safely near you in Palatine, IL, we ask all private tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck. You can look for private tutors who have a badge on their profile that indicates they completed this background check. However, to safely hire a private tutor near you in Palatine, IL, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references and running an independent background check.

When interviewing private tutors near you in Palatine, IL, it’s a good idea to ask them questions about how they gained their area of expertise, how they best engage with students, and what their instruction style is. You can also ask them to provide you with references from current or former clients who can attest to their skills.

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