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Jack M.

Tutor

Des Plaines, IL

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$60/hr
8 years experience
My name is Jack and I'm an elementary special education teacher/literacy intervention specialist in Niles, Illinois. Throughout my seven years as an educator, I have worked with children of all ages with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I specialize in providing personalized instruction in math,...
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Nelli C.

Part-Time Tutor

Des Plaines, IL

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$75/hr
10 years experience
My name is Nelli and I am a special education teacher and IEP case manager with an ESL endorsement. I specialize in executive functioning and can help students with managing assignments, implement study skills, task initiation, and self advocacy. I can also help students academically across all subjects with a speciality in math
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Cassandra C.

Certified Teacher With Fifteen Years Of Experience In Education

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I teach students to become successful readers, writers, and mathematicians! I have experience tutoring students from the elementary school level up to college. Through the use of my teaching strategies and strong passion for education, I can provide your child with the tools that they need to be successful. I believe that each...
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Brianna R.

Live In/Live Out Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

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$19/hr
11 years experience
My name is Bri and I'am empathetic, responsible, dependable, fun, and trustworthy childcare giver! I have 12 years of child care experience, and I'am available for a full position! I adore children and working with them because their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around! I am the eldest of seven...
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Jessica A.

About Me

Morton Grove, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Jessica, I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible and attentive. I like working with kids because I find joy in making a positive impact in their life's wether it be playtime, teaching them manners and helping them grow in ways they maybe didn't know! I'm looking for a job that is welcoming,...

Care Member says "Jessica was amazing with my 5 year old son. She was patient with him and engaged with him. He loved her and wouldn't mind spending the day with her....

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Hamida A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
My 1st experience as a nanny was with a 6-month-old baby boy until he turned three. Although his mommy was around due to breastfeeding, I was responsible to take care of him while his mom was out. During this time I was lucky to watch a baby boy grow, develop every day. We spent our time playing, drawing, going to the park....

Kaci L. says "Hamida is and was an absolute Godsend to our family. The bond she has with our 13 month old is fantastic! She has taught him so many skills that have helped...

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Maria L.

Building A Better Future By Providing Safe And Loving Care For The Future Generation

Wheeling, IL

4.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as creative, energetic, and protective I like working with kids because it is fulfilling to see the children grow through time and they are the ones who at the end of the day teach us new things about ourselves. I'm looking for a job that is fun I started working with kids when I was 14 In my...

Stephanie R. says "Maria was timely and communicative and very engaged with our little boys, we will definitely work with her again!"

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Alexis T.

My Name Is Alexis, And I Love Working With Children!

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi! I'm a 24-year-old special education paraprofessional in Evanston. I'll be finishing my Bachelor's at Northwestern over the summer. I have experience caring for children of all ages, and experience tutoring elementary school students in reading and math. In addition to working at Lincolnwood Elementary, I have 2 years...

Wendy D. says "Lexi is amazing! My kids (boys ages 10 and 6) loved every minute and ask all the time when she can come back! She took them on a scavenger hunt and...

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Kristie W.

Nanny

Elk Grove Village, IL

4.1(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
I come to you with over 30 years of experience caring for newborns, toddlers and young children. Worked for eight different families. Experience with multiples and of different ages. I worked in a child care center for 16 years in the infant room (6 weeks to 15 months) and with per school age 3-5 years, too. I am certified in...

Kate G. says "Kristie watched our son from 3 months - 8 months old. She was attentive, caring, and dependable. She was very flexible, and was willing to help when one...

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Karen K.

Child Care Available

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a mother of two adult children and the grandmother of a boy that I cared for 4 days a week from the time he was born till he was 3 years old. I have a lot of experience caring for newborns as well as tutoring children ages pre school to 8 years in math, reading and homework assistance. I owned a catering business that had a...

Tim R. says "Karen nannied for us one day a week this year while our daughter was 4 months to 9 months old. She was timely, professional, and experienced, but most of all...

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Heather S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Heather and I am a 51-year-old mom of 3 kids ages 28, 25 & 22 I have a BA in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in reading. I taught Pre-school and Kindergarten years ago but then stopped to raise my family. I currently (and for the past 11 years) have been a teaching assistant at a local elementary school in...

Megan D. says "Heather is truly fantastic and we were sad when our schedule changed and we couldn't keep her. Our boys loved being with Heather and look forward to more...

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Hager B.

Loving And Caring Sitter

Morton Grove, IL

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi!! My name is Hager. I'd like to start of by saying I love and adore kids! A little bit about me: I'm a responsible, trustworthy, patient & dependable babysitter. I have a lot of energy. On my spare time I like to go on long runs, read & play bard games Background: I have 7 years' experience in babysitting. I also have worked...

Nicole P. says "We hired Hager to watch our two little Saturday and Sunday mornings - she was great, very engaging, and the kids liked her a lot. We had her scheduled for...

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Farideh R.

Nanny, Licensed Teacher

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
I have an early childhood education degree. I have worked as a nanny, teacher for several years. I like doing arts and crafts, going to the library and the park, and reading

Laura S. says "Farideh has a flair for education and truly enjoyed that aspect of enriching my children's lives. She also was a great cook and ensured my children ate hot...

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Ella V.

Glencoe, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Ella. Looking for a position as a nanny. I was a full-time nanny and a part-time babysitter for 15 years. I love to read, play games, go on all kinds of outings with the children, and help with homework and more. I am a very caring, warm, and fun-loving child care provider and have a wide range of child care...

Care Member says "Ella is great with children and babies. She is very helpful and a kind person. She is experienced from bathing, feeding, changing diapers, doing...

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Sean C.

Caregiver

Park Ridge, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I am a caregiver and tutor with 2 years of experience. I believe there is nothing more important than encouraging a child's creativity and expression while also helping them to balance some of life's responsibilities! I love finding creative ways to inspire kids and make them curious about the world around them. I believe...

Mike G. says "Sean was wonderful! We hired Sean to help with childcare and various household tasks. He was reliable, punctual, dependable, an INCREDIBLY hard worker, and...

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Laura B.

Honest, Responsible And Fun Nanny.

River Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Laura. I'm from Colombia. I'm 37 yo n I really love taking care of kids, I have 9 years of experience. My previous jobs required making meals, light cleaning, date nights, pickups and drop offs, etc. I like being a nanny I enjoy sharing time with kids, I consider I have a good amount of patience with them, I'm easygoing...

Jamie A. says "Laura (known in our home as "Lala") is amazing. We were so lucky to have her take care of our little's for nearly 3 years. Lala watched our son + another...

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Nicole Q.

Responsible Yet Fun Babysitter!

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I'm a third-grade teacher who loves working with kids. With a few years of classroom experience, I've learned how to make learning fun and engaging for elementary-aged students. I offer tutoring sessions that help kids build strong skills in reading, writing, and math. My approach is patient and encouraging, making sure every...

Lynne G. says "Niki is an amazing babysitter!! My kids loved having her watch them, which made my time out less stressful knowing my kids will be well taken care of! You...

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Sean C.

Park Ridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Hello! I have a degree in Public Relations with a minor in English from DePaul University. Until recently, I have worked in California writing campaigns for a well-known brand. I have since moved back to Chicago on account of missing the winter-just kidding! The truth is, the corporate world just wasn't for me. I have a passion...

Gretchen Q. says "Sean helped my 5th grader through remote learning during the 2020-2021 school year while both parents were at home. Sean was flexible with scheduling...

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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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Anna S.

Tutor

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have been tutoring for about 15 years and have worked with all ages, from elementary school to adult, in all the major academic subjects as well as test prep.

Heidi S. says "Anna was very helpful and supportive to my daughter with completing her online Algebra 2 and chemistry classes. We really appreciated her willingness to...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $42.25/hr as of October 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Reading Tutors in Des Plaines, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Jessica A.

Jessica was amazing with my 5 year old son. She was patient with him and engaged with him. He loved her and wouldn't mind spending the day...

- Care member

Hamida A.

Hamida is and was an absolute Godsend to our family. The bond she has with our 13 month old is fantastic! She has taught him so many skills...

- Kaci L.

Maria L.

Maria was timely and communicative and very engaged with our little boys, we will definitely work with her again!

- Stephanie R.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Des Plaines, IL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $42.25 per hour as of October 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 4 reading tutors in Des Plaines, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines, 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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