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- Regularly tutor my younger cousins (11 and 13) in math
- Tutored 8th grade girl in math
- Tutored 2 5th grade boys in reading
- 1530 SAT, 34 ACT score
- Took all AP classes through high school
- Graduated top 10% of my class
- Currently studying at Vanderbilt University as a Political Science Major
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I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Dionysia and I have 18+ years of teaching experience in Elementary Education. My educational and work experience has given me helpful exposure to the variety of daily needs of children. My teaching experiences include teaching 2nd - 6th grade, mentoring new teachers...
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I have over 10 years of experience teaching educators and working with children with learning differences. I have worked primarily in biliteracy and support children that struggled with learning to reading (English & Spanish) due to dyslexia and/or other learning challenges.
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My name is Christiana and I'd love to take care of your kids this summer! I grew up taking care of my two cousins who are 6 and 9 years younger than I am. I have worked in children's ministry in my church and have been hired as a trustworthy babysitter by parents in my church and neighborhood. At Vanderbilt, I volunteer as a...
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Experience working with students ages five to 12 in all subject.
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Hi there! My name is Linnea and I am 25 years old. I have been a teacher for three years, spending my first year teaching first grade, and two years teaching third grade.
In my free time I like to read, bake, craft, hangout with my friends, and organize. I am also a big Taylor Swift fan!
In the summer, my availability is...
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"Linnea help with occasional date night/last minute babysitting for us this past year. She is AMAZING. Linnea is so flexible, respectful, and responsible. My two kids absolutely adore her, and cannot wait...
Reviewed by Mary K.
Linda M.
Hoffman Estates, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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...
Deborah Z.
Melrose Park, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! I have 20+ years caring for children. I've taken care of children from newborn to teenager. I've worked as a nanny as well as a second grade teacher and preschool-kindergarten teachers aide. I have my own car and am willing to take kids to sports events, the library, the zoo, wherever they need to go. I can help with...
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"Debbie is an organized, responsible, supportive, and professional individual. She loves kids and takes very good care of them. She is also easygoing and friendly, so she has a good rapport with adults. Debbie...
Reviewed by Amanda Y.
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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"I hired Margaret to help out with my 9 month old daughter. She was very friendly over the phone, and when I met her in person, her cheerful disposition instantly put me at ease. Margaret arrived a few minutes...
Reviewed by Stacee R.
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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 a fantastic caregiver and additional member of our family. We initially hired Tunde when our son was about a year old. She was an immense help in setting a nap schedule and getting him to nap on...
Reviewed by Natale F.
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Hi! I'm Angelina, you can call me Lina if you'd like. I'm a 19-year-old musical artist who graduated high school 6 months early, right before COVID hit us. Although overall, my favorite thing to do is working with kids & I miss them so much. I just had to recently let go of all my families & kids at my Children's Fitness Center...
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"Great with kids and building relationships. Musically gifted and can use songs to bond with children. Well versed in children's activities!"
Reviewed by Justin J.
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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.
Cassandra M.
Park Ridge, IL
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
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~ Hi ~ I'm Cassandra, I am 33 years old and have worked with children for over 15 years! I am very caring, kind and compassionate. I have always loved working with children and it's truly my passion to be around children! I have extensive experience with newborns and toddlers. I have positive references from caring long term for...
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"Cassie was our nanny for a year when our son was born until we decided to enroll in daycare. It was a hard decision to make the switch because we loved Cassie so much. She was always on time, was very flexible...
Reviewed by Allie D.
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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 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 learn sign language and hit key developmental milestone. She...
Reviewed by Courtney W.
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My name is Fadia. I'm 54 years old. I am an experienced nanny.( 15 years of experience with kids between 3 months and 8 years old)and also I have a background in education and child development, and experience as a teacher, I love kids of all ages, newborns are my favorite. I speak 3 languages(French , English, and Arabic)and...
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"I have absolute confidence in Fadia and so do my husband and son. In fact, if you ask my son who his favorite babysitter is, her name is first to roll off his tongue. In addition to being mature, responsible,...
Reviewed by Teresa B.
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Hello! I am a licensed middle and high school educator, and I have over 10 years of experience teaching English, writing, grammar, test prep, and life coaching. I tailor my tutoring and life coaching to the individual client, and I have a strong history of success. My clients improve their scores and their understanding and feel...
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"He was exactly what my daughter needed to help her with this subject in school. The classes are always informative, entertaining and well presented. The instructor is positive and the information is concise....
Reviewed by Katherine J.
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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...
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"Karen has been part-time caregiver to our son over the past months. She is very proactive in the activities supporting school, which was a tremendous plus! She gets an "A" for effort and activities including...
Reviewed by Igor V.
Diana M.
Glendale Heights, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I'm am only looking for temporary work. One to 3 months, 2 days a week. My permanent job has been laid off. I plan on going back to them when they return to work.
In the mean time,
I quit my job, in a Healthcare facility of 20yrs to nanny my 6 grandchilden, ages range from 3m to 14yo in a period of 10yrs. I did this to help my...
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"I am thrilled to write a review for our amazing nanny, who has been taking care of my daughter with exceptional love and care. She has proven to be an invaluable support system and has become an integral part...
Reviewed by Care member
Karen H.
Hanover Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I am a recent college high honors graduate who is pursuing her bachelor's degree in social work. I enjoy English, writing, history, math, and Spanish (I am bilingual). I used to volunteer at my high school for their writing workshops, meant to help my peers with essays.
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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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"She is punctual and dependable. Great a math in a business sense. Awesome at editing papers. Also terrific with being a team player. Know how to cater to the student."
Reviewed by LaTrell B.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Itasca, IL
Linnea J.
5.0
Linnea help with occasional date night/last minute babysitting for us this past year. She is AMAZING. Linnea is so flexible, respectful, and responsible. My two kids absolutely adore her, and cannot wait until she comes back to school in the fall and sees them again. Linnea always had ideas of...
- Mary K.
Deborah Z.
5.0
Debbie is an organized, responsible, supportive, and professional individual. She loves kids and takes very good care of them. She is also easygoing and friendly, so she has a good rapport with adults. Debbie would be a wonderful addition to any staff or family.
- Amanda Y.
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.
Tunde M.
5.0
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 loved her - she was so kind and loved taking her for walks and to the park or library. We would hire Tunde again in an instant if we had the...
- Megan K.
Angelina S.
5.0
Great with kids and building relationships. Musically gifted and can use songs to bond with children. Well versed in children's activities!
- Justin J.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Itasca, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Itasca, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Itasca, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $26.40 per hour as of May 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 Itasca, IL?
Care.com currently has 5 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.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Itasca, 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 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Itasca, IL?
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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Itasca, 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.