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Arlinne R.

Lake Villa, IL

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I am a mother of two girls 12/13 and I am a stay home mom/studying for my real estate. I worked in a CLC program after school for Elementery schools helping kids with homework or reading. I have also babysat for kids new born to 17 years old, I could do some light cleaning laundry and cooking if needed.
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Dana H.

Dana

Lake Villa, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experiences in babysitting for many families, and 3 years of nanny experience. The age range of kids I have watched is between newborns and 14 years old. I have had my fair share of changing diapers, helping with homework, fixing temper tantrums, playing hide and seek, and doing arts and crafts. I also have...
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Hannah S.

Wadsworth, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as energetic, passionate, fun I like working with kids because it brings me joy to spend time with kids. I started working with kids when I started babysitting when I was 16 and now I am going to college to become a teacher! In my spare time, I like to read, spend time outside, being with my...
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Liana H.

Heart Filled Nanny

Waukegan, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi family! I am a certified head teacher at an in-home daycare with extensive care for children of ages 0-4 years old. I'm patient, nurturing, and super adventurous! I love the company of children and to be able to grow at every stage of their lives, fills my heart. I enjoy long walks, family time, and reading. I have about 4...
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Margaret C.

Short Notice Availability

Libertyville, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Margaret! I grew up in Highland Park, IL and discovered my passion for working with children early on while babysitting my nieces and nephews-especially during summer breaks. I've always had a natural connection with kids, thanks to my energetic spirit and love for creating fun, engaging activities. Being a nanny is...
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Joshua H.

English Tutor

Mundelein, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I taught 9th grade history and critical thinking/logic for two years as a recently graduated high school. I will soon be graduating college with a Bachelor in Science and a major in Professional Writing.
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Vi C.

Libertyville, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, optimistic, and fun! I like working with kids because it's something I have done since I was young, I've always been around children. My mother is a preschool teacher and teaches ages 2-4. She would always bring me into work with her and I would play with the kids and read to them and...
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Jaineyl C.

Grayslake, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hello, My name is Jaineyl. I recently graduated from the University of Arizona as a pre-med student. I studied Physiology and Medical Sciences with a minor in Biochemistry. I am currently in my gap year gaining valuable experience before attending post-graduate school. I am patient, motivated, and empathetic. I have a passion...
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Carissa M.

Part Time Babysitter

Mundelein, IL

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$12/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I am a mother of 4, with my last little guy about to go to kindergarten next year. Before my kids were born I was a nanny for 3 years, and I continued to nanny/babysit until my second child was born. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and I have always loved taking care of kids! I am also the oldest of 9, so I...
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Lauren K.

Tutoring Help

Zion, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am someone who is currently working in the education field who would like to help those who are having difficulties in certain areas. I have lots of patience and I strive to help others the best I can.
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Morgan S.

Part-time Tutor

Antioch, IL

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$10/hr
I graduated high school June of 2016 so most knowledge still pretty fresh in my brain. I helped a lot of class mates with homework and understanding what we were doing. I was a part of a program that spent time being a mentor to kids at the neighboring middle school and I helped them with home work from time to time. I love...
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Mary Margaret K.

Special Education Teacher Looking for Summer Care

Antioch, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I am a 4th/5th grade special education teacher during the school year. I have worked with children from Kindergarten through 7th grade for over 15 years. I have my SLANT certification, which is an Orton Gillingham reading program. I am looking to work for a few hours during the summer, specifically during the week. I have a...
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Jai S.

Fun And Dependable Nanny

Kenosha, WI

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I grew up learning how to care for children. My mother owned her own in-home daycare and always taught us the proper ways to encourage children and help them grow. I've been a kindergarten teacher at Camp Wakonda for 4 consecutive years. I've also worked at local summer camps and daycares. I have worked with all ages but...

Renee D. says "Jai did a wonderful job caring for my two year old and five year old. She was early, played with both kids while helping, and my kids loved how kind and...

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Kristen F.

Part-Time Sitter

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Available Mondays - Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 5PM; occasional Fridays I'd describe myself as a caring, friendly, and patient babysitter with previous experience watching infants (~3 Mo.) through middle school-aged children. I also had other nanny jobs which included the following responsibilities: changing diapers, feeding,...

Care Member says "Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her expertise in...

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Jeri R.

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
For eight years, I taught special education (learning disabilities) in the public schools. Since my first son was born, I've been a stay-at-home mom. For the past 24 years, I've been homeschooling my kids. During those years, I also taught preschool at our co-op, Now that I only have a senior at home, I really miss caring...

Jeff B. says "I would highly recommend Jeri. My 7 year old son absolutely adored her. "

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Caitlin N.

Loving Sitter With Early Childhood M.Ed. Available

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello parents! I have spent 20+ years caring for children (newborns-12 years old) and am currently an elementary education teacher (kindergarten through second grade) with master's degrees in reading and curriculum design. I spend the majority of my day with young children and am also bilingual (English and Spanish speaking)....

Care Member says "Caitlin did a great job for us - would recommend her again"

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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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Lauren G.

Private Teacher

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Master's Degree in Education and over 20 years of classroom experience teaching math, English, language arts, science, music/drama and art. I currently hold an Illinois certificate teaching 1st - 9th grade with endorsements in math, language arts, social studies and art. In addition, I have over 7 years experience as a...

Masha L. says "Lauren is the perfect tutor for our son with reading challenges. She is to the point with him and he is now motivated to learn and to excel. Super happy we...

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Christina G.

Experienced, Dependable Sitter

Silver Lake, WI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, my name is Christina, and I have 30 years of experience in child care- baby-sitting, working in day care, nannying, teaching preschool, running an in home day care, and raising my two great kids (ages 19 and 16). I love teaching children new skills through play, reading, and age appropriate activities, and am attentive and...

Anne-marie M. says "Christina goes above and beyond to connect with children. She is creative and made many priceless crafts with our children. She is personable,...

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Stephanie A.

My Experience With Children

Pleasant Prairie, WI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I received my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from UW- Whitewater and received my Masters degree in Education in Professional Development from UW- LaCrosse. I have been teaching for 15 years and love it! I I have taught 4K, 1st, and 2nd grade and have a wealth of knowledge in reading and math for families who may be...

Colleen G. says "Interviewed and babysat for a night out and was very pleased with how she cared for and interacted with my children. She was punctual and very warm and...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of October 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Gurnee, IL

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

Jai S.

Jai did a wonderful job caring for my two year old and five year old. She was early, played with both kids while helping, and my kids loved...

- Renee D.

Kristen F.

Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her...

- Care member

Jeri R.

I would highly recommend Jeri. My 7 year old son absolutely adored her.

- Jeff B.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Gurnee, IL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Gurnee, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 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 1 reading tutors in Gurnee, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Gurnee 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 Gurnee 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 Gurnee 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 Gurnee, 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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