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Cassandra C.
Des Plaines, IL
$14-80/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Teacher With Fifteen Years Of Experience In Education
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...
I have experience tutoring my younger sister with her school work, as well as assisting preschool/school age children with their school work. I assisted in a preschool classroom for 2 years, as well as a 2nd/3rd grade classroom during summer school. I am passionate about helping children thrive in their education, as well as...
I have worked as a Math and English Instructor at College of Office of Technology from 2002-2004. during those years of service, I have successfully impart to my students what the syllabus requires me for the curriculum.
I have a Certificate of Completion for ESL teacher in 2015, which further my knowledge to execute better my...
Experienced mom and semi-retired teacher [although of a mature age still very young and young at heart].. looking for babysitting opportunities.. evenings, weekends, overnights, my children have flown from the nest and my baby grandchild lives in st. Louis.. I miss having children in my life.. I love to read to them, play games,...
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
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...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karen has been part-time caregiver to our son over the past months. She is very proactive in the activities supporting school, which was a tremendous plus! She gets an "A" for effort and activities including projects and fun cooking small treats. She is willing to...
Igor V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am available beginning June 1st for summer child care. I am a certified elementary school teacher and have experience working with children from birth - 8th grade.
I am responsible, warm, fun, creative, and love kids.
Please reach out if you would like to talk more. I'd be happy to answer any questions you...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our family has been blessed to work with Sarah during the 2021 summer and I would highly & strongly recommend her for any child care position. She's punctual, responsible, flexible, great with all types of kids, and helpful all around. Can't say enough great...
Michael K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 9 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 12+ years. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's degree as a Reading Specialist from DePaul University. I have spent several...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Great communication, very dependable & flexible. BEST decision I've ever made is hiring her. BOTH my children get excited when its her day to come over"
Nicole R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Michelle. I have been a nanny for over 20 years. I have 2 boys that are now young adults. I love my career as a nanny. I believe I am so much more. A role model, teacher and part of the family. I do lots of activities including arts and crafts, games, music, reading, and learning ABC's and numbers. I also help with...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle has watched my older son after school and they have always gotten along very well! I am amazed at her ability to care for several children at a time and yet be able to provide them each with personal attention. There is plenty to do in the playroom or...
Irina H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for reading my profile. I have more than 15 years of child care experience. I trained as an RN in England and worked in the Pediatric nursing field for several years. Since re-locating to the Chicago area in 2008, I have had several nanny positions. I also worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Lurie Children's...
Cicely can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Cicely watched our daughter for about a year and she was such a gift to our family. She was very influential in our child's development helping her learn sign language and hit key developmental milestone. She was always proactive in helping around the house and...
Courtney W.
Paige C.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am majoring in elementary education so I have lots of experience in classrooms. I have tutored many children from the ages of 6-12. I am also on my college dance team. I have taught dancers from the ages of 3-12 as I have trained for over 15 years in all genres.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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,...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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. Definitely recommend. "
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Lisa S.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher And Nanny Seeking Loving Family For Long-term Position
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of experience as a preschool teacher, 2 years as an infant teacher and 4 years as a nanny. As a nanny I also perform light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishes, and meal prep. Occasionally I am responsible for drop off and pick up from school and escorting children to activities, and have grocery shopped...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa was a nanny to our two girls who are now ages 6 and 2. Lisa was responsible for the daily care of our children as well as housekeeping duties such as kid's laundry, dishes, meal prep, and picking up after the children. In addition, Lisa engaged in various...
Lauren D.
5.0
(2)
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
Farideh can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Farideh is a loving, dependable and experienced care giver. She worked for us for four years and in that time became part of the family. She has a teaching background and has taught my children so much. Her next family will be very lucky to have her. Highly...
Lauren L.
Vanessa S.
Rolling Meadows, IL
$22-32/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Vanessa and i'm 23 years old! I have nannied for multiple different families and taught dance for 3 years for children aged 2-18! I am a non-smoker and vaccinated. I am CPR trained and first aid trained. I have my own reliable transportation and am very punctual. I can do light cleaning such as dishes, laundry,...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Vanessa is so great with kids! She makes sure to follow the rules that you have set in place and always plays with the kids or has activities planned. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 30-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I have continued to do what I love best and that's be with kids. I feel like the BEST me is brought out when I'm around your kids and I would love the opportunity to be your babysitter/Nanny. I love going to the...
Dana can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her...
Michelle L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey, there! Thank you for considering me in your search for a tutor. I have been a professional tutor + teaching assistant since college and have worked with kids between ages 4-16. My specialties include science, math, writing, and test preparation. I graduated the University of Denver in 2018 with a BA in Physics and a BA in...
5.0
"My son loves working with her on his homework and reading."
Kristi M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience teaching and nurturing children. I raised two daughters and taught at the elementary level for 6 years. I ran my own daycare and after school program as well as owned two after school arts programs, taught creative writing and worked as a reading instructor. Children are wonderful! I have had...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Amy worked for us for 5 full years. She started with our family when my oldest daughter was just a few weeks old. At first, it was part-time, and gradually she came to work for us as a full-time nanny. She was with us through the birth of our second child, and was...
Sarah B.
Sheri G.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher/Nanny Looking For Full -Time Job I Have 25+ Years Experience
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience between the ages of 3 mos/pre k kindergarten. I love doing arts and crafts, singing, reading, cooking and playing outside.
Sheri can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Sheri for our nanny position. She was very sweet with our daughter, had great ideas for activities to do with her, and seemed very genuine. She also comes with 10 years of experience with kids around 15-24 months. We are definitely keeping her in...
Kristy B.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for taking a look at my profile! I currently have availability;
M-Th at or after 5:30 p.m.
F-Su All day (including date nights)
I have always had a good connection with kids and since middle school, I have looked after the children of neighbors and family members. I have volunteered at summer camps and I...
Joanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Joanna to take care of our 5 year old daughter and 1 year old son. She is a wonderful person and our children love her. We're a household that doesn't like too much screen time and she respected that completely. She is also a great cook which was an added...
Natalie B.
Sandy N.
Elmwood Park, IL
$30-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified K-6 teacher. I am trained in FUNdations, which is a phonics based word study. I also love reading and working with students with their reading comprehension skills.
I truly believe that children learn through play and experience. If you consider me for this position I want you to know that I will be out of...
Sandy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"She works with kids so has experience and is motherly. She likes to be active too."
Yarelis S.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Des Plaines, IL
Karen K.
5.0
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 we could tell that she really cared about our daughter- she developed a sweet bond with her and made helpful suggestions as we are first time...
- Tim R.
Sarah W.
5.0
Our family has been blessed to work with Sarah during the 2021 summer and I would highly & strongly recommend her for any child care position. She's punctual, responsible, flexible, great with all types of kids, and helpful all around. Can't say enough great things about her!!
- Michael K.
Sarah W.
5.0
Great communication, very dependable & flexible. BEST decision I've ever made is hiring her. BOTH my children get excited when its her day to come over
- Nicole R.
Michelle C.
5.0
Michelle has watched my older son after school and they have always gotten along very well! I am amazed at her ability to care for several children at a time and yet be able to provide them each with personal attention. There is plenty to do in the playroom or enjoy time in the backyard when the...
- Irina H.
Cicely C.
5.0
Cicely watched our daughter for about a year and she was such a gift to our family. She was very influential in our child's development helping her learn sign language and hit key developmental milestone. She was always proactive in helping around the house and suggesting ideas for our daughter's...
- Courtney W.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Des Plaines, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Des Plaines, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $14.75 per hour as of September 2024. 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Des Plaines, IL?
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.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Des Plaines, IL?
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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Des Plaines, IL?
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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Des Plaines, IL can I hire?
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.