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Mazza E.

Full Time Elementary School teacher

Itasca, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Experience working with students ages five to 12 in all subject.
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Karen K.

Child Care Available

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a mother of two adult children and the grandmother of a boy that I cared for 4 days a week from the time he was born till he was 3 years old. I have a lot of experience caring for newborns as well as tutoring children ages pre school to 8 years in math, reading and homework assistance. I owned a catering business that had a...

Tim R. says "Karen nannied for us one day a week this year while our daughter was 4 months to 9 months old. She was timely, professional, and experienced, but most of all...

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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
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Magdalena C.

Loving Nanny Available Full-Time

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
I love kids. Since early years my dream was to be a teacher and work with kids. I started that career about 16 years ago and have experience with babies and toddlers. I am non-smoker and very comfortable with pets. In my job I focus on the child, and safety is my priority. I like to keep kids busy, so we play together, go to the...

Care Member says "Magdalena is an amazing child caretaker, she is thoughtful, kind, loving, creative, punctual, and most of all, our children adore her. I consider our...

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Kamilah J.

Tutor/ Babysitter

Bellwood, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Tracy S.

Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care

Bartlett, IL

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 20 years of child care experience, within a daycare facility, nannying, directing and teaching a church bible school, and providing home daycare out of my house. I have my CNA license and I am CPR certified with infants through adults. I am extremely compassionate and I love children and animals! I enjoy care giving...

Christina K. says "Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I...

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Jennifer B.

Tutor/substitute Teacher

Glendale Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I held a k-9 certificate in Illinois and currently hold a substitute teaching license. The past 2 years I worked as a substitute teacher in Marquardt district 15. Over the years I have held a variety of jobs working with children of all ages including tutor, swimming instructor, and teacher.

Todd P. says "My wife and I hired Jen to help with remote school work for our 14-year-old with special needs (intellectual delays, ADHD, etc.) and anger issues for three...

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Sean C.

Park Ridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Hello! I have a degree in Public Relations with a minor in English from DePaul University. Until recently, I have worked in California writing campaigns for a well-known brand. I have since moved back to Chicago on account of missing the winter-just kidding! The truth is, the corporate world just wasn't for me. I have a passion...

Gretchen Q. says "Sean helped my 5th grader through remote learning during the 2020-2021 school year while both parents were at home. Sean was flexible with scheduling...

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Pamela G.

Retired Teacher Available For Tutoring!

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
10 years experience
Hi! After retiring from the education field I found that I missed teaching and assisting students to reach their highest potential. I have 34 years of experience teaching grades 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the elementary level, as well as teaching at the Middle School level in 6th grade Social Studies, 7th grade Social Studies and 7th...

Kelly A. says "Mrs G as she is known in my house is loved by our family. I have three kids who have bounced between hybrid and remote learning this school year. She has...

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Syuzanna Z.

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Syuzanna and I take my job very seriously. I am very flexible and able to perform various tasks on top of sitting. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and nannying children of all ages. I love spending one on one time with them and feel passionately about their growth in school but also in life. I have experience...

Carla W. says "She is amazing!!!! Always helps clean the house and does a better job then myself . Always on time and has babysat our three kids last minute. The kids...

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Syda Y.

Nanny (Full-Time) That Loves Kids

Hanover Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
As a mother of 3 kids and the eldest of 7 siblings, I have over 20 years of child care experience, so being a nanny comes very naturally for me. I believe this experience with infants to teenagers, my tutoring knowledge and arts and crafts background, makes me an excellent nanny. I am a responsible and has experience babysitter...

Rachael J. says "My 6-year-old LOVED staying with Syda. Syda cooked for her each day and played Barbies & Monster High. Syda's family (3 daughters and husband) are very...

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Sean C.

Caregiver

Park Ridge, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I am a caregiver and tutor with 2 years of experience. I believe there is nothing more important than encouraging a child's creativity and expression while also helping them to balance some of life's responsibilities! I love finding creative ways to inspire kids and make them curious about the world around them. I believe...

Mike G. says "Sean was wonderful! We hired Sean to help with childcare and various household tasks. He was reliable, punctual, dependable, an INCREDIBLY hard worker, and...

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Nicole Q.

Responsible Yet Fun Babysitter!

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
I'm a third-grade teacher who loves working with kids. With a few years of classroom experience, I've learned how to make learning fun and engaging for elementary-aged students. I offer tutoring sessions that help kids build strong skills in reading, writing, and math. My approach is patient and encouraging, making sure every...

Lynne G. says "Niki is an amazing babysitter!! My kids loved having her watch them, which made my time out less stressful knowing my kids will be well taken care of! You...

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Susan M.

Full Or Part-time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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I love children! I was a teacher & counselor for 15+ years. I believe healthy early development is the key to future successes. I'm warm, loving, calm, quiet & reassuring. We'll read, sing, dance, laugh, take walks, play at the park, do puzzles, swim, cook & other activities that engage the senses. I recently cared for boy/girl...

Dee T. says "Susan has been with my family for over a year and half. She's very dependable, punctual and hardly called in sick. I truly appreciate her genuine interest in...

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Kristie W.

Nanny

Elk Grove Village, IL

4.1(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
I come to you with over 30 years of experience caring for newborns, toddlers and young children. Worked for eight different families. Experience with multiples and of different ages. I worked in a child care center for 16 years in the infant room (6 weeks to 15 months) and with per school age 3-5 years, too. I am certified in...

Kate G. says "Kristie watched our son from 3 months - 8 months old. She was attentive, caring, and dependable. She was very flexible, and was willing to help when one...

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Barbara S.

Part Time/ Full Time Child Caregiver

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Barbara. I have cared for children of all ages. I love kids and care for them as if they were my own. I worked at Greentree Daycare/Preschool in Wheaton from 2001 to 2004 as a teachers assistant for 2-year-olds then was made lead teacher before I left to nanny for a family with two children. I nannied for this...

Rachael T. says "Barbara was like a fourth member of our family for just over three years while helping to raise our now nearly four-year-old daughter. Hiring Barbara was...

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Laura B.

Honest, Responsible And Fun Nanny.

River Grove, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Laura. I'm from Colombia. I'm 37 yo n I really love taking care of kids, I have 9 years of experience. My previous jobs required making meals, light cleaning, date nights, pickups and drop offs, etc. I like being a nanny I enjoy sharing time with kids, I consider I have a good amount of patience with them, I'm easygoing...

Jamie A. says "Laura (known in our home as "Lala") is amazing. We were so lucky to have her take care of our little's for nearly 3 years. Lala watched our son + another...

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Sabine F.

Tutor

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Spanish/Speech/Reading/Writing English/Reading/Writing Math I am a junior in college and just finished a semester studying in Barcelona. I am eager to share my love for the language and culture. I am also proficient in English reading and writing, along with math.

Lisa K. says "She is absolutely amazing!! My son loves her and she is helping him so much. We are so grateful for her!!"

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Tunde M.

Kind And Responsible Part-time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
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,...

Megan K. says "Tunde cared for our daughter part-time for about 7months. She was always on time, reliable, and went out of her way to make our lives easier! Our daughter...

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Amy A.

Experienced Educator And Childcare Provider

Mount Prospect, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of October 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Itasca, IL

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

Karen K.

Karen nannied for us one day a week this year while our daughter was 4 months to 9 months old. She was timely, professional, and...

- Tim R.

Cicely C.

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...

- Courtney W.

Magdalena C.

Magdalena is an amazing child caretaker, she is thoughtful, kind, loving, creative, punctual, and most of all, our children adore her. I...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Itasca, IL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Itasca, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 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 Itasca, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Itasca 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 Itasca 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 Itasca 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 Itasca, 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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