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Elise D.

Carpentersville, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Elise! I am a freshman in college through the Honors Program at Illinois State University studying as an Elementary Education major with a minor in Psychology. I love children and have extended experience through recurring nannying jobs, serving as a camp counselor for VBS, tutoring in reading comprehension,...
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Celeste W.

Cece Teacher- Summer Nanny

Saint Charles, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I am currently a fifth grade teacher in district 303. I have previously taught Kindergarten, worked at a daycare, and been a nanny for a family in Wheaton. I'd describe my personality as trusting, hardworking, and goofy. I like working with kids because of their curiosity, energy and creativity. I'm looking for a job that...
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Nazli J.

Serving District 15 As A Substitute Teacher, Also Working With Autistic Child

Bloomingdale, IL

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$25/hr
2 years experience
As I mentioned before, I have a PhD degree in Organic Chemistry and almost two years experience working as a substitute teacher. I also have one year experience working with a special education institute.
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Darlene L.

Tutor

Schaumburg, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Education with an ESL (English as a Second Language) endorsement. 5 years of professional teaching experience as head teacher in the classroom.
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Linda M.

Hoffman Estates, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am a single stay at home mom. I love children ! I am a retired certified teachers assistant. I have assisted in classes from Pre- K to 3rd grade for catholic schools. I also have baby sat for the infants section of our daycare since 2011 , and I have a background check on file with them as well. I love to do all kinds of arts...
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Tyesha P.

Streamwood, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Educated helping service professional with experience in human service settings and management. History of establishing rapport and building leadership that motivates those around me. Striving to make a positive impact on others by continuing to be an active influencer in my community. Specializing in Elementary Aide for...
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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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Patricia M.

Dundee, IL

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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
have hands-on experience caring for children of various ages, from infants to school-aged kids. My responsibilities have included feeding, bathing, diaper changes, preparing healthy meals, helping with homework, and planning fun and educational activities to keep children engaged. I focus on creating a safe, nurturing, and...
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Anjan B.

A Multifunctional Tutor For Your Needs!

Bloomingdale, IL

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$21/hr
3 years experience
I have 3 years of paid experience. And much more in terms of tutoring overall. I was the "go-to guy" whenever my classmates were confused throughout my educational career, I guess you could say. All subjects listed that I am capable of helping in, I am more than happy to help in. Where school systems fall short in terms of...
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Farrell K.

Hello! My Name Is Farrell. I Am 20 Years Old And Here Is A Little Bit About Me!

Dundee, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, patient, understanding, and detail oriented. I started working with kids about 7 years ago as a babysitter for a sweet family of three adorable kiddos ages ranging from 5 months to 6 years old. I have worked at a sleep-away kids/teen summer camp for 3 summers. Counseling groups of kids,...
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Brittany N.

Personal Tutor

Bartlett, IL

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$15/hr
I tutored Math and Science in high school. I'm a current Graduate obtaining my MS in General Nursing Practice.
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Elisabeth T.

Elementary Tutor

Streamwood, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I have been a first grade teacher for five years. This year I am starting a new position as a reading interventionist at Lakewood Elementary school.
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Frank G.

Passionate All-Arounder

Bartlett, IL

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$20/hr
Hello! My name is Frank. I have many skills I can teach if you are willing to learn. - Martial Arts: 16 Years Experience, H2H, Weapons, Self Defense Strategies - Programming Logic: 5 Years College Experience, Javascript, HTML, PHP, C++ - Computer Networking: 3 Years College Experience, CISCO, CCNA, Routing & Switching, Network...
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Anthony K.

I Love Working With Kids And Teaching Them New Things. Reliable And Trustworthy

West Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am selfless, hard working, caring, strong, detail oriented. I love helping others. anything to do to make someone else's day I'd describe my personality as funny, patient, outgoing I like working with kids because I never had a dad growing up, I bond well with kids of all ages I'm looking for a job that would make your life...
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Lisa S.

Profile For Lisa S., Nanny and Early Childhood Educator

Algonquin, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have taught early childhood classes through my own business, Kindermusik by Lisa. I have experience guiding early childhood educational activities for children newborn (with parents) and also babies, toddlers and school-age children (without parent present). I also have many years watching children at my home and their home,...
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Laurie H.

Saint Charles, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
I love to read with kids, play outside if it's nice out & I love to see kids happy!! Go on walks, go to park, ride bikes. Help with homework if needed.
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Shannon S.

Barrington, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi!! I am a fun loving, hands on, energetic sitter who loves to do crafts, go on walks, read books, help with homework, as well as play board and card games with the kids. Whatever I can do to keep them busy and entertained. I love planning and organizing activities that are fun as well as educational so the kids can learn while...
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Claudia C.

Tutor

Algonquin, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I am certified by ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education) and hold an Illinois Educator Identification Number (IEIN) as a Bilingual Paraprofessional. I have 6 years of experience teaching students from k-8 grade. I speak 3 languages and have experience with in-person and online classes.
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Jacquelyn S.

Reliable, Organized, And Caring Nanny | Dedicated To Helping Families Thrive!

Barrington, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Jacquelyn, and I'm a recent graduate of Indiana University's Kelley School of Business with a degree in Marketing. I have always loved spending time with kids and creating fun, safe, and engaging environments for them to learn and play. I would love the opportunity to bring my energy, creativity, and care to your...
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Jackie L.

Licensed English Teacher

West Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
I am a licensed 9-12 English teacher looking for a family to work with for e-Learning this upcoming school year.
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.29/hr as of December 2025

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Elgin, IL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Elgin, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $22.29 per hour as of December 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 7 reading tutors in Elgin, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Elgin 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 Elgin 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 Elgin 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 Elgin, 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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