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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...
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"Amy took care of my one and two year olds and was wonderful. Very reliable and careful. We were sad to see her go!"
Reviewed by Mindy B.
Vanessa S.
Rolling Meadows, IL
$22-32/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Vanessa and i'm 23 years old! I have nannied for multiple different families and taught dance for 3 years for children aged 2-18! I am a non-smoker and vaccinated. I am CPR trained and first aid trained. I have my own reliable transportation and am very punctual. I can do light cleaning such as dishes, laundry,...
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"Vanessa is so great with kids! She makes sure to follow the rules that you have set in place and always plays with the kids or has activities planned. "
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Margaret D.
Mount Prospect, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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My name is Margaret and I'm an experienced nanny with over 15 years taking care of newborns to teenagers. Most of all I love being a nanny and watch the children grow and change over time. I'm kind, trustworthy and reliable person. I do not only watch them but take care of them. I read to the children every day, play with...
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"Margaret is an outstanding! She is reliable, helpful and very hard-working. She worked with my son at a very difficult stage of his life and she did not give up on him or give in to him. Rather she lovingly...
Reviewed by Gwynne R.
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I am a teacher with more than 10 years of experience teaching and taking care of children from 0-12 years of age. My experience involves founding and running a kids learning center at a church in Venezuela. I have extensive experience orienting children in middle school, and I am fluent and fully literate in Spanish. I am also...
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"We absolutely love Irma and so does our 8 month old son! We hired Irma as a date night babysitter a couple of months ago. She is very flexible and always there for us. She is very caring, and she is the...
Reviewed by Jolie D.
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Hello! I am an army medic who has a degree in Biomedical Sciences, currently working as a leukemia cancer researcher at a cancer institute. I have tutored for over 15+ years and have developed multiple ways to teach the same concept. If you are looking for someone who is encouraging, positive, and upbeat, I'd love to help...
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"CONCHI is 150% amazing - and 300% magically. My child was struggling in math and nearly every subject, was never a naturally gifted student. When my child wanted to start 9th grade on excellent footing I knew...
Reviewed by Lilliane R.
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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...
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"Cicely is amazing! Awesome with kids;patient, kind, interactive. Everything you want in a sitter/nanny.
Highly recommend!!"
Reviewed by Jennifer S.
Sheri G.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher/Nanny Looking For Full -Time Job I Have 25+ Years Experience
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I have experience between the ages of 3 mos/pre k kindergarten. I love doing arts and crafts, singing, reading, cooking and playing outside.
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"We interviewed Sheri for our nanny position. She was very sweet with our daughter, had great ideas for activities to do with her, and seemed very genuine. She also comes with 10 years of experience with kids...
Reviewed by Kristy B.
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*I AM CURRENTLY OUT OF STATE AND CANNOT TUTOR IL STUDENTS IN PERSON, THANKS* I am a current student preparing to graduate with my BBA in Information Systems. My experience has been through aiding elementary and high school students from underrepresented areas. My emphasis is on mathematics up to pre-calculus. However, I am a...
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"Destiny is a very determined person and will help you with anything do you not hold back with any questions"
Reviewed by Tyra J.
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Hi, my name is Christina, I am 46, and have 25 years of experience as a professional child care provider. I have worked as a daycare teacher with infant/toddler, preschool, and school-age children, worked as a nanny with several families, have taught kindergarten and preschool, and ran my own in-home daycare when my children...
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"Christina is currently our nanny and she is amazing with our girls. She has really taught our older daughter a lot and she treats them both as if they are her own kids. It makes me really comfortable going back...
Reviewed by Melissa B.
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I currently teach in a self-contained special education classroom. This is my 10th year of teaching. I hold a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction with Specialized Endorsements in Special Education and English as a Second Language from National Louis University. I also have a bachelor's degree in Elementary...
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Hey, there! Thank you for considering me in your search for a tutor. I have been a professional tutor + teaching assistant since college and have worked with kids between ages 4-16. My specialties include science, math, writing, and test preparation. I graduated the University of Denver in 2018 with a BA in Physics and a BA in...
5.0
"My son loves working with her on his homework and reading."
Reviewed by Kristi M.
Cheyanne M.
Hoffman Estates, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I've always loved children. Watching them grow, play and learn brings me so much joy. My childcare experience ranges from ages infant-6. I am currently a part time nanny and a part time assistant preschool teacher. One of my favorite things about working in childcare is creating strong and thriving relationships with each kiddo....
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"Cheyenne loves children. She lives to work and play with them."
Reviewed by Melanee G.
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I have three years of teaching (elementary school) and eight years of nannying experience. In 2019 December my husband and I were blessed with a sweet baby girl. Therefore, I would love to find a part-time job, where I could look after your child along with mine in my home in Schaumburg. My main goal is to provide a relaxed,...
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"Tunde has been caring for our son since he was 4 months old. He is in great hands. I have the utmost confidence in her care for our son. He always has a smile on his face when he sees her, and she has the...
Reviewed by Amy C.
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Hello, My name is Margaret . I grew up in Highland Park, Illinois and have had an affinity for children at an early age. I started babysitting my nieces and nephews, especially during the summer. I always invented creative and fun games, and I find that children have always connected to my personality and my exciting spirit. I...
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"We interview Margaret twice, once in public and then at our home with the children. She was professional, easy to communicate with, and seemed confident with our busy kids. The reference we called had great...
Reviewed by Natalie V.
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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...
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"Sasha has been our wonderful nanny for the past two years. She has become part of our family, we no longer need full time child care and I would love for Sasha to find a loving family. She loves my children...
Reviewed by Michelle O.
Tatyana P.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.
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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 18 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...
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"Tatyana has cared for our daughter since she has been four months old start in the fall of 2019. She has helped her learn to eat a lot of different foods, sit up, crawl, pull up, and walk. Works with her on...
Reviewed by Julie M.
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Hi! My name is Amanda and I go to Illinois State University and I am looking for a nanny job over the summer or any babysitting or nannying jobs during the school year as well. I am a Special Education major and I can really meet any needs for your kids! I have tutored several students throughout several grades and with a...
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"Amanda is a wonderful addition to our family. The kids had a great time with her. We all look forward to her coming back."
Reviewed by Addie E.
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I am a 30-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I have continued to do what I love best and that's be with kids. I feel like the BEST me is brought out when I'm around your kids and I would love the opportunity to be your babysitter/Nanny. I love going to the...
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"Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of...
Reviewed by Michelle L.
Paige C.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I am majoring in elementary education so I have lots of experience in classrooms. I have tutored many children from the ages of 6-12. I am also on my college dance team. I have taught dancers from the ages of 3-12 as I have trained for over 15 years in all genres.
Viktoriya V.
Vernon Hills, IL
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi, I am also currently a tutor in high school mathematics. I know a lot of math since as a Engineering student I needed to take the highest math courses. I also have worked at Kumon for 2 years as a math and English tutor.
I am 22 years old and graduated Stevenson high school. Now I am commuting to college in the city,...
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"Viktoriya is an amazing tutor, and she is really good at explaining the math questions in a way that makes sense. She helps me as a visual learner see why the problem should be solved that way by helping me...
Reviewed by Arthur R.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Island Lake, IL
Amy A.
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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.
Vanessa S.
5.0
Vanessa is so great with kids! She makes sure to follow the rules that you have set in place and always plays with the kids or has activities planned.
- Care member
Margaret D.
5.0
Margaret is the best!! She is extremely knowledgeable about each kids age and stage. She has watched my two little ones (who are very close in age) a few times now. She is the only one we have had watch them outside of family. She also leaves the house cleaner than when she arrives! Every parent...
- Marielle F.
Irma M.
5.0
I have worked with Irma for two years now and I can’t imagine my life without her. We hired Irma to watch our son, Misha, who was about 9 months old at the time in Nov 2021. She has been with us ever since, and it was one of the best decisions we ever made. Irma is truly amazing. She is such a...
- Care member
Conchi Y.
5.0
Extremely patient with my daughter. My daughter can have trouble staying focused but Conchi keeps her on track with no issues or frustration. I'm so happy to have her tutoring for me.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Island Lake, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Island Lake, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Island Lake, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $12.50 per hour as of June 2024. 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 Island Lake, IL?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Island Lake, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Island Lake 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 Island Lake that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake 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 Island Lake, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, 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.