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Jenny H.

Happy Days Ahead! Babysitter Who Loves Playing Pretend, Story-time, Games And More.

Chicago, IL

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$24/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hi, there! My name is Jenny and I have over 3 years of experience working with kiddos. This includes a myriad of work with special needs kids. Friends say I'm bubbly, energetic and patient. I am highly organized and a hard worker as well. I am also a full-time actress who specializes in Shakespearean and classical works. I...
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Teacher/Tutor And Nanny!

Chicago, IL

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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a licensed teacher, and am currently teaching English and Theatre to high school students here in Chicago, and have for the past four years. I taught 4th grade in West Des Moines, Iowa for two years prior to moving here and teaching high school! I graduated from Iowa State University and am certified to teach Elementary...
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Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Pragati, a caring and responsible sitter with a natural love for children. I bring a calm, patient energy and enjoy creating fun, safe, and engaging environments. I've worked with kids since college through tutoring and babysitting, and I recently left a corporate job to return to something that brings me more joy, for...
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Teacher On Summer Break

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Yajaira. I'm a Chicago native that loves reading, journaling, and crafts! I'm currently a 2nd grade teacher, but I've taught grades 2nd-7th. I love my job, and I genuinely enjoy watching kids grow socially and academically. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your family this summer!
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Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. I began babysitting when I was 12, and have worked in various childcare roles ever since. I currently work as a middle school reading specialist, and coach our middle school soccer teams in the fall and spring, so I'm only available for weekend babysitting...
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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 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Teacher/Nanny

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a graduate of Michigan State University. I have a degree in Elementary Education with a focus in Language Arts. While in college, I worked 8 years at a preschool and student taught for 1 year in second grade. I also began a story-time program at a local bookstore. I love taking care of kids. Following college, I taught...
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Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
I am a 24-year-old looking to nanny/babysit this summer. I am a former reading tutor turned Special Ed Classroom Assistant. I am familiar and well rounded with assisting children with special needs as well as neurotyoical children. I enjoy doing arts and crafts, going on walks and fun adventures!
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Maddie! I am a medical student at Northwestern. I have always loved teaching and caring for children of all ages, abilities and needs. As a premed, I used to work with an Adaptive Dance program, teaching dance to children with Autism Spectrum disorders. I also worked as a camp counselor for a summer (ages 3-4),...
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Teacher And Tutor

Lincolnwood, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Patti. I am a wife and mother of two wonderful kids. I am also a high school teacher and a part time tutor. I have been in the education field for 13 years. I enjoy building confidence in kids when it comes to their academic struggles. I have worked with the following age groups: - High school students with a...
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Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I am currently a behavior therapist working in a 1st grade classroom. I love working with children. I love doing activities and reading books. I have experience working with children of all ages.
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Northwestern PhD Tutor/babysitter

Chicago, IL

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$23/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, warm, and caring. I like working with kids because I enjoy active caring. I also enjoy conversing with kids because they are more humorous than adult adults give them credit for. I'm looking for a job that has flexibilities. Happy to fill in as a tutor, babysitter and etc. I recently...
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Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
18 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Elizabeth I have been working as a babysitter since I was 18yrs old. I have 18yrs of experience. I enjoy working with kids, spending quality time with them by playing and doing crafts with them. Also helping with homework , learning new things, reading etc. I am a very responsible person. I have experience with...
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About Dajana

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, My name is Dajana (pronounced Dayana), and I am a 22-year-old nursing student. I have over 3 years of experience caring for children (ages 4-11). My responsibilities include preparing meals, engaging in activities, light housekeeping, homework help, and tutoring if need be. I am a very outgoing individual who enjoys...
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Looking For A Nanny Job

Chicago, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have a passion for working with kids. With over 15+ years of experience, I am highly motivated to help and support a family by educating and watching their children. I am a pro at making healthy snacks, supervising homework and reading time, tutoring k-12, and providing a fun and upbeat environment.
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Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$46/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hey there; nice to meet you! I'm a television producer and a law school student, with a passion for music! I've been babysitting since I was in junior high, and have nannied as well (toddler age up to 10). I love to do hands-on activities with the kiddos and get them away from screen time! Love playing sports, doing crafts,...
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Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Diana, I'm 30 years old. I'm a experienced nanny/babysitter For 5 years. I am responsible, honest, great manners, positive attitude, respectful, patient, enthusiastic, punctual and organized, energetic person, flexible with schedules. up to any challenge, great with play times.(read, singing, art crafts, structural...
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Part-time Tutor And Basic Family Support Assistance

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
Hello I have over 20 years of experience tutoring children in their academic and artistic development. It is enlightening and rewarding to be a part of the developmental process for every child. My background consist of working part-time at a Montessori School with preschool children in their progression and focus of reading,...
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Chicago, IL

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
As a professional hotelier who's just left the industry, I'm looking for a long-term position to become an extension of a loving family to grow with. I've been intermittently caring for children from infants to teenagers throughout the years. I have a degree in Theatre Arts and am very fun and outgoing. I like to be active and...
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Fun Facts About Me

Chicago, IL

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$23/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as loving, passionate, optimistic. I like working with kids because they always bring a positive light to one's life in different ways. Each child has their own uniqueness that always shines through. I like being a safe space for their positivity and helping them grown as individuals. I started...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.20/hr as of October 2025

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Elmwood Park, IL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Elmwood Park, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $16.20 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 5 reading tutors in Elmwood Park, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park, 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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