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Caitlin N.

Part Time Reading Tutor

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello parents! My bachelor's degree is in Elementary Education with a Spanish (foreign language) concentration. Additionally, I have Master's Degrees in Curriculum Design and as a Reading Specialist. I am bilingual (English and Spanish) and have 10 years experience working with elementary aged children (K-5) in small groups as...

Lyndsay C. says "I cannot say enough wonderful things about Caitlin. She has brought my first grader up to speed with reading, she's amazing! My son loves her and...

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Sarah L.

Pleasant Prairie, WI

5.0(0)
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$8/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I am a stay-at-home Mom who has watched other people's children for the past 20years. Before I had children, I worked as a preschool teacher in a daycare. I went to school to become a teacher, but did not finish, I wanted to be at home when I had children. For seven years, I was the Director of Children's Ministry that I started...
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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Alexandra K.

Experienced Nanny and Babysitter

Palatine, IL

4.6(1)
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$17/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
I am an experienced Elementary School Teacher originally from Moscow, Russia. 27 years ago I moved to the USA, and began working as a Teacher in Early Child Care Facilities. I also have experience as a Nanny and as a Babysitter with references on file. I speak English and Russian. I enjoy educate children through playing...

Care Member says "Sasha responded quickly and communicated consistently ahead of the day. The kids liked her right away, and she kept them active all day. Highly...

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Mariah O.

Experienced Nanny

Kenosha, WI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hi! My name is Mariah, I have over 11 years of nanny experience. I've nannied for ages newborn and up and love my job! I'm honestly just a kid at heart. I speak fluent Spanish and am willing to teach it to the children I care for. I love reading, writing and art (not the best artist though, but I definitely try). I'm very open...

Christine T. says "I absolutely love Mariah any family That is blessed enough to end up with her is truly fortunate . 'Mariah goes above and beyond and my life as a full...

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Tatyana P.

Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 20 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety and...

Stephanie B. says "Tatyana is an exceptional caregiver. She is compassionate, patient, and goes above and beyond to foster a nurturing, age-appropriate environment....

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
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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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Amy L.

Part-time Tutoring For Children K-6, Certified Teacher With Experience

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified teacher of K-8th grades who has taken time off to raise my own children. I have taught 4th, 2nd, and 1st grades and having training in behavior therapy. I am available during after school and early evening hours and have reasonable rates.

Laila H. says "Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her."

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Mary J.

Fox River Grove, IL

4.8(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 28+ years of work experience with young children. I started working in a child care center when I was 16 years old. I then followed my passion for children as I received my college degree in Early Childhood Administration, with certification in Infant and Toddler programming, and Preschool Education. I have been a lead...

Fran D. says "Mary cared for my twins from the time they were a couple months old until they were two. She was always pleasant and calm with them. Mary has a very...

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Dora A.

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Childcare available. Hello , my name is Dora . I am a Medical Assistant and First Aid & CPR certified . I have a clean background , perfect driving record and references if needed . . From 2005 until mid 2010 , I am looking to work 25 to 30 hours and I am very much involved with their academics ( as I was a Teachers Aide ) and...
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Cicely C.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-time Work

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Courtney W. says "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...

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Amarjargal K.

Full Time Nanny Available

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am a mother of two beautiful adult daughters. I have been working with kids for other families for about 10 years. I also have great references that can be provided. My background and driving records excellent. CPR and AED trained and certified. I have a car so I can take the kids to school, activities and anywhere...

Yoko M. says "She is such a caring person who will make sure the baby is safe and healthy. Always looking out for the best for everyone, nutritionally and health. She is...

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Lauren G.

Private Teacher

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$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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Maria L.

Building A Better Future By Providing Safe And Loving Care For The Future Generation

Wheeling, IL

4.0(1)
from
$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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Justyna Z.

Well Mannered And Patient

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello! My name is Justyna. I have 22 years of experience as a nanny and a teaching background. Raising my own 4 children, now grown, equipped me with confidence, knowledge and expertise in being a caregiver. I enjoy outdoor activities -biking, strolling, visiting parks, observing nature that expose a child to learning while...

Care Member says "I have known Justyna for almost 4 years through our former nanny. The girl she was watching and my daughter became very good friends. They had frequent...

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Susan J.

Mama Sue

Kenosha, WI

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Besides being a mother and grandmother, I have cared for children for many years. I'm energetic, fun but also stick to the boundries needed to provide children with the structure and learning. I taught college classes and am happy to help with homework, except math is not in my expertise. I am currently tutoring reading at...
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Amy M.

Full Time Nanny Position.

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$17/hr
30 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have taken child development courses from high school through college. I have also completed 2 terms of student teaching (ages from preschool through kindergarten) and I have graduated from college in May 1995 with my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I love being around children and teaching them many things...
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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

Caitlin N.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Caitlin. She has brought my first grader up to speed with reading, she's amazing! My son loves...

- Lyndsay C.

Jeri R.

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

- Jeff B.

Alexandra K.

Sasha responded quickly and communicated consistently ahead of the day. The kids liked her right away, and she kept them active all day....

- Care member

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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