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Susie was extremely personable and warm. She had great experience with children, was honest and open and was SO responsive to my emails. She…
Review for Susan P. by Michelle M.
Amy took care of my one and two year olds and was wonderful. Very reliable and careful. We were sad to see her go!
Review for Amy A. by Mindy B.
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…
Review for Kristen F. by Care member
Reading tutors in Highland Park, IL
CPR and First Aid Certified
Hi there! I'm an experienced childcare provider with a special passion for babies, though I love working with kids of all ages. My journey began with babysitting and grew into years of after-school care and four summers at camp, where I honed my skills in keeping kids active and entertained.
I...
Summer can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Wendy K.
Deerfield, IL
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a masters degree in Education from National University. I am certified to teach k-8. I founded and wrote curriculum for an after school enrichment program. Experience tutoring, substitute teaching, and classroom teaching. Vast experience with special needs students. Finally, I am skilled in designing and implementing...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced infant caregiver, preschool and elementary school teacher. I describe myself as a lover of children's books, nature, cooking, writing and artistic endeavors. I look forward to learning your child's personality to work with them to help them achieve milestones and gain independence. I look forward to using my...
Suzanne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 younger siblings and 8 younger cousins who I've assisted with homework in the past. I also help peers with learning. I have taken math up to Calculus BC, Spanish up to AP 6, AP government, human geography, and US history, and both human anatomy and physiology and AP biology. I have an understanding of the fundamentals...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Below you'll find a brief synopsis of my interests, education and experience.
I enjoy all different kinds of sports, reading, riding my bike, and swimming. I started babysitting when I was 10 years old. I have worked in two day care centers while in college, worked as a nanny and in a daycare and and continued to babysit for...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Susie was extremely personable and warm. She had great experience with children, was honest and open and was SO responsive to my emails. She even helped me find a specialist doctor for my daughter. She went above and beyond what you would expect and would be a...
Michelle M.
Amy P.
Wheeling, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a mother of grown children . I believe I'm a patient, kind, and honest older childcare provider. I offer childcare , housekeeping, meal prep and laundry.
I'd describe my personality as honest, kind , and trustworthy.
I like working with kids because I want to help make a difference to help teach, and encourage...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Lovely to meet you! I am a creative and compassionate tutor and babysitter with years under my belt fostering the intelligent minds of children while cultivating their innate creativity. I have experience with infants, toddlers, children and adolescents. No child is the same so my approach for fun activities or tackling their...
Hello! My name is Ramey and I work mostly full-time at The Goddard School teaching kids Chess and acting as a specialist. I have time in the evenings to tutor and would love to help you!
I was tutoring preschool children and elementary and Middle and High School students. I was a foreign languages tutor for students.
I looking for a nice family to work and take care of they children. I love to play with them and do fun things at the house and outside too when weather is warm. I like do arts crafts, read books, play games. I can taking kids to activities or play dates where you need me to take. I am
ok can help around house like clean after...
Jane can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience teaching and nurturing children. I raised two daughters and taught at the elementary level for 6 years. I ran my own daycare and after school program as well as owned two after school arts programs, taught creative writing and worked as a reading instructor. Children are wonderful! I have had...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Amy took care of my one and two year olds and was wonderful. Very reliable and careful. We were sad to see her go!"
Mindy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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,...
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 arts and painting came in handy with building my daughter’s creativity as well. She is always so upbeat and...
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Ashley P.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Ashley is a mature, reliable, charismatic caregiver. She was a nanny for my 9 and 11 year old for a summer. She kept them off the couch and she made sure they ate healthy. They loved her and they still talk about Ashley 2 years later!"
Olivia H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Karly, and I'm a graduate student that just recently moved to Chicago for school. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, and spent the past year as a kindergarten teaching assistant in St. Louis. I am currently pursuing my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and hope to work with young...
Karly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Karly has watched our boys (ages 10 and 14), one of which is on the autism spectrum, and she's also watched our niece and nephew. She's great with communication, very punctual, and all the kids really like her! I only hesitate to leave a review because I hope...
Rachel L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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)....
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin responded quickly and allowed short notice babysitting after my original sitter cancelled on me. She was punctual, courteous, and provided quality care. Would definitely rehire."
Frank G.
Nilsa S.
Zion, IL
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Care During The Daytime Summer Months. Flexible On Hours. Enjoy Out Door Activities.
4.8
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced Nanny/Babysitter seeking full or part-time. I have many years of experience with babies and children of all ages. I'm a nurture by nature and have lots of love to give. I'm fun and creative. I prefer a permanent position, however I'm flexible.. I have several years of experience being a Preschool Teacher's...
Nilsa can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nilsa helped us care for our infant when I first returned to work after maternity leave. She is such a lovely person! She was always punctual and very dependable and clearly cares very much about the families she works with. In addition to caring for our baby, she...
Micah T.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Sophie. I am a thoughtful person who values open communication. I am currently enrolled at PSU (remotely) studying Conflict Resolution. I feel that the knowledge I have gained from my field of study has helped me in all of my relationships but could especially help when caring for children. I enjoy spending...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Jennifer D.
Chicago, IL
$39/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"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 projects with him that are age appropriate and I loved coming home from work with a new finger painting project, etc....
Rebecca L.
Linda M.
Hoffman Estates, IL
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Linda was sweet,kind and true professional. She was on time and also provided updates via text"
Care member
Philip M.
Chicago, IL
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Professional In Test Prep English Tutoring, And Confidence Boosting!
5.0
(3)
I have 5+ years of experience in teaching, tutoring, and childcare for students of all ages. I specialize in standardized test prep and all aspects of English: reading comprehension, grammar, writing skills, and ESL. I also have experience with French, math, and the dramatic arts.
What I love most about education is getting to...
5.0
"Philip is a kind, thoughtful, and patient teacher! He helped me review material in new ways that deepened my understanding of the subject. I was able to ace my exam due to his study strategies!"
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Highland Park, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Highland Park, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Highland Park, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $26.50 per hour as of May 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Highland Park, IL?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Highland Park, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Highland 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 Highland Park that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Highland Park, IL?
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 Highland 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Highland Park, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Highland 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Highland Park, IL can I hire?
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.