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Emma K.

Terrific Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Tutoring puts a smile on my face! I am very understanding, productive, and patient. I worked with a student who was flunking middle school, but with the new skills I taught her she passed with A's and B's. I find creative way to help students process and retain information. I work diligently to ensure that kids learn while...
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Jacob H.

Writing And Language Tutor/ Online Class Help!

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Greetings and felicitations! My name is Jake, and I am offering my services as a tutor for reading, writing, and general studies for children ages 4-13. I have four years' experience tutoring reading and writing during college, and have spent the years since writing plays and working in and around Chicago's Theatre community....
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Phebean D.

Passionate Piano And Violin Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Phebean, a contemporary artist, a pianist and violinist. I've been playing the Piano and Violin for over a decade and have taught students, both young and old, how to play these musical instruments whether in-person or online. No matter your level of understanding, I have a 92% success rate of students...
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Abby S.

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have tutored many kids I've babysat and have a passion for helping students achieve their best academic success, while also building self esteem.
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Alesandra D.

Tutor Available

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
I love working with kids and often tutor my younger brother in 6th grade who has special needs. I also have experience tutoring children in 2nd-10th grade through a program at my University called DECA (Dayton Early College Academy). At DECA, I have tutored numerous students after school in subjects ranging from Math, and...
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Beata D.

First Grade Teacher!

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I am a first grade teacher at a Chicago Public School. I also tutor students in our after school reading and math program twice a week. I like to plan fun activities for the students during our tutoring sessions.
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Maria K.

Teacher With A Passion For Working With Children

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I am fortunate to work with cognitively and linguistically diverse students in my classroom. I love designing and implementing enriching activities for children in all subject areas. My love for working with children has only grown over the years throughout my time as a babysitter, daycare employee, and finally a teacher. I am...
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Adrienne W.

Chicago, IL

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I'm a former high school educator with 15 years teaching experience, offering private educational support for students and families. I offer services in executive functioning coaching, homework and study support with all subjects, college application counseling, writing skill development, and assisting families with all forms of...
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Megan N.

Early Childhood Educator Seeking Summer Employment

Chicago, IL

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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Thanks for coming to my profile! My name is Megan and working with kiddos is what I want to do for the rest of my life. I recently graduated from Roosevelt University; I majored in Early Childhood Education and minored in English Language Learner/Bilingual Education. I also received my endorsement in special education and am...
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Benjamin W.

Reliable And Fun Private Tutor And Coach

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Benjamin W., and I am graduating from UCLA this year with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Political Science, with a minor in History. I am an organized planner and multitasker, and I will be accommodating to the needs of you and your family to maximize life-long learning. I really enjoy working with kids;...
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Alyssa P.

Teacher-Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Alyssa and I am a 7th grade math and language arts teacher. I graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2015 with a degree in elementary education. I student taught in 2nd and 4th grade classrooms, so I am pretty familiar with elementary standards. I also have a concentration in Spanish and...
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Bahti K.

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I have plenty of experience tutoring friends, family, and peers. Most of my experience are in the subjects: math, science, French, and essay proofreading.
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Jacques A.

Creative Learner/teacher

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I've worked in project management in construction, but my passion really lies in learning about all aspects of life. Currently, I'm working on a project called nOrm. Since I was a kid, I've always enjoyed learning subjects from every angle and really enjoy bringing a light attitude and excitement for learning to others. I'm a...
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Caroline B.

Experienced Tutor, Babysitter, And Nanny - Specialize In K-12 Education And Infant/toddler Childcare

Chicago, IL

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Caroline, I'm 28 years old, and I have been tutoring and caring for children and babies ever since I was in middle school. I have experience working full-time with children of all ages, including under the age of 2 and children with special needs and behavioral disabilities. I am the eldest of five siblings and...
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Calvin T.

Tech Ready, Fun & Creative Solutions, With Cohesive Health & Life Skills In Mind

Chicago, IL

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$26/hr
2 years experience
I love finding those "Ahh Ha!" epiphany moments! A little bit about me. Firstly, I studied a wide array of topic whilst at university: coding and higher Calculus to drawing and sculpture to professional writing and graphic design! Secondly, I've tutored in many capacities throughout my job history and I've always enjoyed...
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Juliet W.

College Graduate Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
I have tutored several students at Chicago Friends School in Rogers Park. I also recently completed my student teaching experience and am certified to teach ages birth - 2nd grade as well as special education.
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Jorge S.

College Graduate

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I first started tutoring when I was a senior in high school. My duties as the teacher's assistant included helping him grade papers and tutoring my behind-the-curve classmates. I attended college and graduated with a degree in accounting. I spent over 26 years managing stores in the retail industry until the business closed its...
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Sarah E.

Literacy Specialist With Ph.D. And Amazing Success Rate!

Chicago, IL

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$49/hr
10 years experience
I am a Literacy Specialist with a Ph. D. from NYU who often gets students multiple grade levels in a matter of single digit hours! I have been assessing and supporting students 1:1 age 5-16 for nearly 25 years. I tailor my instruction to the child/tween/teen's temperament, and am flexible with the families' income/ability to...
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Kyle E M W.

Executive Functioning Coach And Academic Educator

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
9 years experience
As an enthusiastic educator, I tailor teaching methods to accommodate diverse students with varying special needs and learning styles. In my professional career, I focus on the art keeping students actively engaged in order to manage and address intellectual challenges and promote a positive learning environment. Outside my...
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Jaclyn M.

Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$50/hr
5 years experience
I'm a teacher, certified to teach grades k-8, with over 12 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I've worked with students in Chicago, on multiple different curriculums, as well as in Thailand and Albania, on the Australian and British curriculums, respectively. I have my ESL endorsement and have worked with many students...
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  • 436 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.69/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 4.8

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Chicago, IL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Chicago, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $22.69 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 436 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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