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Amber J.

Experienced Nanny With A Passion For Nurturing Growth And Creativity

Forest Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
With over five years of experience, I've cared for children from 0-13yrs. As both a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and former educator, I provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment tailored to each child's needs. As a mother with a Montessori background, I emphasize hands-on learning, imaginative play, and...

Care Member says "It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Amber J. Amber cared for my infant son and daughter over the course of three years, and during that time, she...

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Ashley P.

Chicago, IL

3.7(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi there! My name is Ashley. I am 23 years old and currently in my second year of teaching. I have had the pleasure of teaching both 3rd and 5th grade. I absolutely love working with kids and started at the early age of 10 years old. Since then, I have nannied and tutored for several years. I enjoy working with kiddos on their...

Gregory H. says "Ashley did an amazing job bonding with our seven-year-old son and for-year-old daughter. She definitely felt like part of the family and not just a...

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Megan F.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a high school English and history teacher, looking for part time nannying and tutoring opportunities. I love spending time with children and have been babysitting for 10 years, from newborns to teens. I have previous nanny experience and I'm very flexible, energetic, and friendly. When babysitting I spend a lot of time...

Traci T. says "Megan has been wonderful for our 2.5 year old son - and for us! She has been available last minute as well as able to stay later when torrential downpours...

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Bahti K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
In recent years I have babysat and nannied children from ages 7 months-12 years of age. My child care experience includes before and after school care, and overnight care in the client's home. Some of the activities I enjoy doing with the kids are homework help, reading books, playing outdoors, and simple yet creative arts and...
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Kisha J.

You Will Not Regret Hiring Me To Care For Or Look After Your Little Ones!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Kisha, I am 20 with 4 years of experience caring for kids. I come from a large family which gave me plenty of opportunity to play around with kids and learn to care for them responsibly. I am currently a full time pre law student and looking forward to the day I call myself a lawyer. I adapt easily. Maybe your little...

Nasser A. says "Kisha was a fantastic babysitter for our one-year-old son. She was attentive, engaging, and safety-conscious. She was right on time and was able to calm...

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Jessica P.

Renaissance Babysitter

Chicago, IL

3.5(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
Hi! I use to work for Primrose School of Buckhead as an assistant teacher. I'm looking for more opportunities to care for children due to it being something I'm honestly really good at on the side of my passion for wholistic healing for all ages. I love to be outdoors and indoors. I love arts and craft in terms of creating...

Care Member says "Jessica sat twice for my children (first time on very short notice). She was outstanding and immediately engaging with the kids, quickly learning their...

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Miriam S.

Full-Time Creative Early Education Nanny

Burbank, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I believe learning can be a lot of fun when presented properly. I am very creative and love to encourage the basic joy of creative play in an exciting, stimulating environment while teaching how to stay within the right boundaries. My two children are now grown in high school and college. I have worked with several families with...

Ashley C. says "Miriam is definitely one of the very few people who I trust with my daughter. She's also the only person I know who truly has a passion for working with...

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Maybelin M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
My name is Maybelin, I am 31 years old and have lived in Chicago all my life and I currently live in Logan Square. I'm a former Chicago Public School tutor teaching K through 5th grade, handling several children at once and maintaining a safe, healthy environment. My main objective was to help them in reading, math and Spanish....

Lily B. says "Maybelin is truly the most nurturing and thoughtful caregiver I've ever met. We are so lucky to work with her! Our 7 month old adores her, smiles and...

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Andrew B.

Enthusiastic English & Reading Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Hello! Does your child need that extra push to take off with reading, writing, or English? As a Dean's List college student- and much more importantly, a book worm- I know better than most how exciting, yet, challenging the English endeavor can be. I love to work with kids of all ages to help achieve their literary goals; to...

Molly H. says "I hired my son a tutor, as with COVID-19, he was struggling a bit academically. I was unsure if a tutor would work in getting him get back on track, but...

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Megan G.

Enthusiastic And Engaging Teacher & Caregiver!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I am a Northern Arizona University graduate with a Bachelor's in Special and Elementary Education and a certified teacher. My passion for Special Education comes from having a brother with Down syndrome, but I love working with children of all abilities and ages. With three years of teaching experience, a background in...

Care Member says "Megan was awesome! Easy to communicate with and very good with our three rambunctious kiddos (aged 3.5, 6.5, and 7). Plus she cleaned up the dishes and...

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Karen A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hello Families! I am 28 years old, and I have worked with several wonderful families throughout my years in high school and college. I bring 10 years of experience as a nanny and babysitter and have cared for children from newborns to 10 years old. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and I specialize in teaching children Spanish...

Ana F. says "We have been working with Karen over the past year and she is amazing. Responsible, trust-worthy and awesome with my son. "

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Ian K.

Personal Learning Specialist

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
Ian is a recent college graduate with a love of language, writing, and programming who is excited to gain teaching experience and meet new people.

Hilary B. says "Reliable, responsive and smart. My kids love him. Our favorite babysitter."

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Jennifer D.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$39/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Happy! Safe! Healthy! That's my main goal when caring for your little ones! I have more than three decades of childcare experience... mom, preschool teacher, nanny, babysitter! From newborns to teens, multiples, single child and large groups, I've done it all. Arts and crafts, Pinterest snacks, reading, imaginative play,...

Rebecca L. says "Jennifer is the most wonderful nanny! She is so sweet and loving I knew right away she would take great care of my baby! She also loves doing art...

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Kamilah J.

Tutor/ Babysitter

Bellwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Travel
Hello! My name is Kamilah, and I am passionate about education and childcare. I hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and have years of experience teaching and mentoring children. Before earning my doctorate, I taught middle school math, science, and computer literacy, creating engaging lessons tailored to individual learning...

Raqina B. says "Kamilah is amazing with children! She is so compassionate, caring and patient. She is tactful & reliable. "

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Adia D.

Part- Time Tutor Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Adia ! I believe that education is essential and crucial to a healthy mind. From the early age of 9, I was placed in honors classes due to my advanced learning capabilities. My parents helped me understand the importance of learning, and it is my goal to help children become more confident in trouble subjects. I...

Ernest L. says "Adia has been extremely beneficial to my child's learning process. Combining both classic and modern teaching methods. She shows up punctual, professional...

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Rebecca T.

English And Science Tutor (ages 13-18)

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
Hello! I am a freshman in college at Loyola University. I have always been very good at both English and science throughout my years in school. I took Honors courses in English and AP courses in science and English in high school. I scored 35's on the science and English sections of the ACT. I LOVE writing and editing papers! As...

Huxley P. says "She is amazing and brilliant! Always helped out with the kids."

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Joel C.

Let's Get Down To Business To Have Some Fun!

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience with special needs kids (deaf, autistic, paraplegic, blind, cognitive impairment, emotional/behavioral impairment). I have been working with children of all ages as a substitute teacher for over half a decade, borrowing my methods from fellow educators, the Montessori method, and from The Supernanny. I have...
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Andrea P.

I Love Children And I Am One Month Away From Completing My Degree In Early Childhood Education

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience
I love teaching children new things like science, math, and history and having them come back to show me what they have learned. My goal is to help the children I encounter to reach their cognitive and social-emotional milestones. When I can present an activity that will touch on every single developmental stage to help advance...
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Karalin D.

Awesome Nanny Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello families and thank you for reading my profile. My name is Karalin and I am currently looking for a family to spoil. I have been a full-time nanny in the Chicago area for over 18 years now. This is my profession and I love it! Teaching children in a way that they can understand is my passion. I would be interested in a...

Care Member says "Kara has been wonderful with our little one who is almost 2 years old. She also goes above and beyond with errands and things around the house. She is...

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Soung K.

Dedicated, Highly Skilled Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$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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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Forest Park, IL

Reading Tutors in Forest Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Amber J.

It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Amber J. Amber cared for my infant son and daughter over the course of three years, and during that...

- Care member

Ashley P.

Ashley did an amazing job bonding with our seven-year-old son and for-year-old daughter. She definitely felt like part of the family and...

- Gregory H.

Megan F.

Megan has been wonderful for our 2.5 year old son - and for us! She has been available last minute as well as able to stay later when...

- Traci T.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Forest Park, IL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Forest Park, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $23.00 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 1 reading tutors in Forest Park, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest 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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