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Andrew B.

Enthusiastic English & Reading Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hello! Does your child need that extra push to take off with reading, writing, or English? As a Dean's List college student- and much more importantly, a book worm- I know better than most how exciting, yet, challenging the English endeavor can be. I love to work with kids of all ages to help achieve their literary goals; to...

Molly H. says "I hired my son a tutor, as with COVID-19, he was struggling a bit academically. I was unsure if a tutor would work in getting him get back on track, but...

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Katherine H.

ESL Teacher And Elementary Reading And Math Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
After spending the past year as an ESL Teacher, I am taking a year off to continue my education. I have 5 years teaching ESL and as a reading and writing tutor. I have 7 years working in after school programs, where I aided students ages in K-5 with reading, writing and math. I have experience with both regular and special ed. I...
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Isabelle V.

Math And Reading Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I was a peer tutor for one year in high school for Algebra II/ trig, I have offered homework help throughout my years of nannying (large range of ages), I was a TA in college, and I currently volunteer through ReadUP to tutor low-income children to read.
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Jessica E.

Reading Specialist

Chicago, IL

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I currently work as a Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach at a PreK-8 elementary school. Prior to that, I spent 7 years teaching 2nd and 3rd grade. In addition to providing literacy interventions to struggling readers, I have been tutoring beginning readers for the past two years, working on phonics, decoding strategies, and...
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Arnita F.

Reading and Writing Tutor; BA Degree In Pedagogy and Teach Piano Lessons Part-time

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello: I am committed to helping children excel in understanding the principles of learning in a fun and practical way. My former experience as a volunteer tutor was rewarding in helping CPS under-privileged elementary students develop in reading and comprehension. In 2010 and 2011 term of the National Assessment Education...
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Caroline L.

Elementary And Middle School Math, ELA, Reading And Science Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi, I have been tutoring for over 3 years now. I have tutored students as young as Pre-K for kindergarten readiness all they way up to 8th-grade math and science. I am finishing up my last year in my Master of Teaching Program. I am certified to teach in 1-6 general ed classrooms and specialize in 5th-8th Math and science. I...
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Gabby D.

Part Time Tutor For Elementary Writing And Reading

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My Name is Gabby and I will be attending my Second year of College at University. I have been a tutor for Elementary writing and reading for the past 3 years. I am well trained in making sure your son and or daughter will thoroughly understand and enjoy these 2 necessities for life. Would love to hear from you!!
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Alexandra B.

Experienced Sitter Available On Weekends; Also Tutor In Reading/Writing!

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Here is a list of my qualifications: - Have sat for children as young as 6 months and as old as 11 - Sister to an 8-year-old, providing day-to-day experience with children - Prepared meals, played games, and facilitated bedtime activities like reading and brushing teeth - Tutored in reading and writing at local library...
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Caroline G.

Always Ready To Sing Songs, Read Books, Have Fun, And Be Kind!

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
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I'm an energetic, creative, fun-loving education worker who loves connecting with families and lending a helping hand! I have experience as a babysitter and educator, teaching music and performing arts to children from early childhood through high school. I currently work in a school and connecting and laughing with kiddos is...
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Krina C.

I Am Ready To Marathon Read Bed Time Stories, Bake Mud Pies, And Facilitate Learning And Adventures.

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Krina, and I am a university student working on my undergraduate degree in English education to become a classroom teacher. When I am not at school or working for my on-campus athletics department, I spend my time reading, taking care of my plants and cat, or riding my bike around the city. Over the last decade, I...
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Ian K.

Personal Learning Specialist

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
Ian is a recent college graduate with a love of language, writing, and programming who is excited to gain teaching experience and meet new people.

Hilary B. says "Reliable, responsive and smart. My kids love him. Our favorite babysitter."

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Rebecca T.

English And Science Tutor (ages 13-18)

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
Hello! I am a freshman in college at Loyola University. I have always been very good at both English and science throughout my years in school. I took Honors courses in English and AP courses in science and English in high school. I scored 35's on the science and English sections of the ACT. I LOVE writing and editing papers! As...

Huxley P. says "She is amazing and brilliant! Always helped out with the kids."

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Nicole K.

Certified English, Music, Teacher, Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
5 years experience
I have an Illinois state teaching certificate in English, Music, Drama. I have taught in the classroom for four years.
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Soung K.

Dedicated, Highly Skilled Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$80/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a dedicated, highly skilled tutor with over 20 years experience. I tutor all subjects K-12 and college math and science. My expertise is in math and test prep. I have the gift of making math understandable and easy. I also teach SAT/ACT prep at high schools. I'm a former scientist with a PhD from Northwestern University and...
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Joel C.

Let's Get Down To Business To Have Some Fun!

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience with special needs kids (deaf, autistic, paraplegic, blind, cognitive impairment, emotional/behavioral impairment). I have been working with children of all ages as a substitute teacher for over half a decade, borrowing my methods from fellow educators, the Montessori method, and from The Supernanny. I have...
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Bonnie K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have tutored children of grade school age and higher, all subjects. I am great at making learning fun. I am a certified substitute teacher in northern Cook County. I have an extensive medical background, as I have worked in health care for over 15 years, and am also an EMT

Lara S. says "Bonnie was a full-time home school teacher for our two 9 y.o. kids. She brought with her a lot of structure, expertise, and a sense of a real classroom,...

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Adia D.

Part- Time Tutor Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Adia ! I believe that education is essential and crucial to a healthy mind. From the early age of 9, I was placed in honors classes due to my advanced learning capabilities. My parents helped me understand the importance of learning, and it is my goal to help children become more confident in trouble subjects. I...

Ernest L. says "Adia has been extremely beneficial to my child's learning process. Combining both classic and modern teaching methods. She shows up punctual, professional...

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Annie H.

Private Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a senior in high school and I am ahead in my math classes and very good at social studies all the way up to the 12th-grade level. I am in the top 3 percent of my class and have maintained a 4. 0 GPA throughout high school. I have been tutoring and mentoring children both privately and in school, since I was in the...
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Elim S.

Academic Mentor And Multilingual Tutor | | GRE Top Scorer

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Greetings! I am a highly qualified and compassionate tutor, with a Master's in Law (cum laude) & a Bachelor's in International Politics (dean's list), dedicated to fostering a love for learning in your child. As a Scholar, my academic achievements are recognized globally. Alongside previous tutoring experience, I bring top GRE...
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Maggie M.

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
I have tutored my younger brothers and their friends (currently freshman) through elementary and middle school.
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  • 435 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.68/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 4.8

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL

Reading Tutors in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 184 reviews of the 435 listed reading tutors

Andrew B.

I hired my son a tutor, as with COVID-19, he was struggling a bit academically. I was unsure if a tutor would work in getting him get back...

- Molly H.

Ian K.

Reliable, responsive and smart. My kids love him. Our favorite babysitter.

- Hilary B.

Rebecca T.

She is amazing and brilliant! Always helped out with the kids.

- Huxley P.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Chicago, IL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Chicago, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $22.68 per hour as of November 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.

Care.com currently has 435 reading tutors in Chicago, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Chicago and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Chicago that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.

The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Chicago have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.

When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Chicago, IL, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.

With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.

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