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60 reading tutors are listed in Joliet, IL
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Joliet, IL
Tammy M.
Homer Glen, IL
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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*COVID Cautious, Vaccinated & Available evenings & Saturdays & last minute during these hours*. My 9YO was a remote student for Covid. When dad works, she accompanies me. Safety, fun & education are my top priorities. I am honest, trustworthy, dependable, energetic, creative, structured, nurturing, loving, non-judgemental, not...
5.0
"Tammy is amazing. I am definitely going to hire her again. My 3 month old loved being held by her and the way she was interacting with the baby just made my whole evening. Truly a kind, loving personality."
Reviewed by Garima S.
Michelle K.
Naperville, IL
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
District 203 Teacher Available For After School Care And Homework Help
5.0
(3)
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Hi, I'm Michelle! I'm a full-time District 203 high school English teacher and married mom of two college kids, a daughter and a son. I provide child care to families on evenings and weekends, and I also do occasional weekend overnight care.
When my kids were young, I was a stay-at-home mom for six years; I also have 20 years...
5.0
"Michelle has been watching our two boys this summer and they love her. We love her. She is so reliable, friendly, and fun. She and the boys go on adventures, bake treats, and do fun activities. I highly...
Reviewed by Joseph M.
4.8
(6)
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I love kids!! I am 48y/o, a responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent child care and interpersonal skills. I pride myself on being a child care provider who is enthusiastic, attentive and encouraging to those in my charge.
**Currently, I provide care for a family in AH Wed-Fri and am looking for opportunities...
5.0
"Just had Jodi watch our son C yesterday and she put all my worries to rest! First time leaving my 3 month old son with someone else and she did excellent. She followed all my instruction and kept my baby happy,...
Reviewed by Izzy D.
Brenda B.
Naperville, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
"Experienced Mom And Center Director Excited To Share Fun And Learning!
5.0
(3)
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Hello there! I'm a seasoned mom of 2 boys (13 and 16 years old) and 1 poodle. I have a masters degree in special education and over 23 years of teaching kids with autism. I've taken CPR and first aide.
As a babysitter, I believe it's important to keep children engaged in activities, whether it's outside time, games, crafts or...
5.0
"Brenda was absolutely amazing! She had a warm caring take charge attitude that my kids responded to very well! They loved their time with her and we will be booking her again soon! Thank you again!!"
Reviewed by Janelle K.
5.0
(1)
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My name is Ingrid, married, mother of two great kids (24 & 16). We live in Naperville. I love working with kids all ages. I have a professional experience with them as previously employed at the daycare center over 20 years. During my career at the Center I developed weekly hand-on lesson plans, integrated pre-reading strategies...
5.0
"Ingrid is an amazing nanny! Over 2 years with us and never late, works gently and calmly with the kids (my 3 girls 4, 3, 1). She does art projects almost every day with them, and researches community and...
Reviewed by Charity P.
Canan M.
Naperville, IL
$30-43/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.4
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Hello Parents,
My name is Canan and I'm 32 years old. I have 2 kids whose are 4, 5 and 1, 5 years old. I've been babysitting since 2010. I have plenty of experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and teens. I get a long with all age group just perfect. I'm a very patient, loving, talkative and a person who LOVES her job...
5.0
"She has been a tremendous help. She was my first interviewee and both my husband and I knew we wanted her. We interviewed two others, but she stuck out being the best.
We made the best decision EVER! She...
Reviewed by Belle M.
Madison B.
Frankfort, IL
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi! My name is Madison and I am currently a senior at GVSU. I am 22 years old and will be graduating with my nursing degree in late April. I have been babysitting/ nannying for years now and am also employed at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago & work on the hematology/oncology floor. For the past 6 summers I have been a full...
5.0
"Madison is a wonderful nanny! Madison cared for our kids, ages 3 and 4 1/2, two days a week from September 2022 through May 2023 and we are SUPER excited to welcome her back this fall! Madison is very...
Reviewed by April F.
5.0
(1)
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Hello! I am a tutor and I love to share my knowledge with others. I tutor for English, Math, Science and other areas of study, and have over 10 years of experience working with kids. I have my Bachelors Degree in Communications with a digital marketing background and working towards my Certificates in Computer Science. I am also...
5.0
"Sheema did an excellent job of helping my son prepare for his Geometry Final!!!! She was punctual and very nice to work with."
Reviewed by Cynthia T.
Denise B.
Aurora, IL
$15-19/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm Denise I'm 21 Years Old And Have 4 Years Of Babysitting, I Do A Lot Of Babysitting For Friends!
5.0
(1)
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Hello my name is Denise, I'm currently a sales associate at a retail store. I'm a college student at waubonsee community college and will be graduating summer 2024 with my associates in science, I'll keep pressuring my career as a nurse. I started babysitting in 2019, babysitting to lovely little girls, I babysat for a year and...
5.0
"Denise is an excellent role model for kids. She comes complete with a sense of humor, responsibility, and total control over any situation. My kids love her. "
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Celia R.
Naperville, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
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I have been working with young children for over 20 years. I am certified Montessori teacher for children ages 3-6 and I am a Spanish native speaker. I worked in a Spanish immersion program as a teacher assistant while I was doing my practicum. I strongly believe that children can absorb multiple languages if we give them the...
5.0
"Celia has a wonderful spirit about her and is instinctive with kids. She was warm and loving and my favorite candidate. She was beat out for the position only by my own mom!
I would have loved to have hired...
Reviewed by Sita P.
5.0
(1)
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Hi! My name is Rachel and I am a full time classroom teacher. This is my fifth year teaching Kindergarten and I worked as a paraprofessional in a 1st grade classroom for 2 years prior. I absolutely love my job and love helping children grow to reach their full potential. I aim to incorporate engaging, hands-on activities during...
5.0
"Rachel has been great working with my first grader in tutoring! She is punctual, attentive, and doesn't mind the dogs. I'm looking forward to her continuing to work with my daughter over the next several...
Reviewed by Sarah S.
5.0
(1)
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Hi! I'm an experienced nanny and a current elementary school teacher. I have worked with children 3 months to 12-year-olds. I consider myself very lucky to work with children year round. I love to read, write, cook, and complete arts and crafts with the kiddos I work with. I'm nurturing, punctual, responsible, and energetic. I...
5.0
"Lauren was our summer nanny and we still miss her dearly! She took care of our infant and toddler and did such a good job engaging them and making sure their needs were met. Her bubbly, bright personality and...
Reviewed by Sara O.
5.0
(1)
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Hi there! I am 34 years old & have over 20 years of nanny & babysitting experience, ages ranging from 6 weeks and up! I have 11 years of experience with individuals of all ages with various special needs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology & Human Development, a year & a half of Child Counseling Masters level experience,...
5.0
"Emily is energetic and enthusiastic about child care. She showed up right on time for the interview. My 2 year old son hasn't had child care since March 2020, so I expected reluctance from him. But he took...
Reviewed by Alycia B.
5.0
(1)
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I am assistant teacher. I have 11 years of experience working with infants and children with Down Syndrome and Autism. I love working with children. I enjoy playing games, read and doing art projects. I am caring, responsible, flexible and energetic if you have more questions you can contact me. Thank you!
5.0
"Maria is a terrific nanny. She is highly dependable, communicative and caring. She has a lot of energy and is very proactive. She is able to have fun with the kids and still help them stay accountable to their...
Reviewed by Kimberly C.
5.0
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Hi, I am Tami. I work in my Orland Park home. At Lake Childcare Center. My passion is caring for children. Exploration into the world starts with play. I am formerly an Infant Toddler teacher turned Nanny. I have 10 years experience in childcare. I love to see children grow and learn. I am a Nanny/teacher not babysitter. I have...
5.0
"My daughter has been with Ms. Tami for a few months now and it has been a wonderful experience. My 16 month old loves Ms.Tami so much that she basically pushed me out the door to leave so she can start her day...
Reviewed by Sherrie L.
5.0
(5)
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I have recently graduated from Medical school and I am trying to make some money this summer doing what I love- tutoring. My science background is extensive and I am also well-versed in English and Mathematics. I have experience tutoring all throughout my undergraduate career, with students ranging from ages 5 to 18. If the...
5.0
"My younger brother was struggling in his math class before I hired Nicole. After a few tutoring sessions, my brother's grades were steadily improving thanks to her! She's patient, knowledgeable, and is able...
Reviewed by Daniel B.
Riana O.
Naperville, IL
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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As a single mom I raised my daughter by myself, I like go to library and go to the park when she was a child. I had a lot of experience with the kids because I was a kindergarten teacher in my country, my responsibilities to taking care of them, teach them how to read and write and play with them.
Amber P.
Bolingbrook, IL
$22-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
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Hello! My name is Amber and I love kids! I graduated from the University of Illinois, and I obtained my bachelor's degree in psychology. I am following my dreams of being an actress and thus spend a lot of time singing, dancing, and acting. I have over 8 years of experience in the early childhood field. I have worked with all...
5.0
"Amber was excellent my daughter loved her She was outgoing friendly And she made the kids very happy She spends very good time with them She's very dependable And love kids I would definitely hire her again...
Reviewed by Firas S.
5.0
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I've been helping parents with the care of their littles and their homes for over 17 yrs now and I absolutely love what I do. I'm also a lucky mother myself. My daughter is 17 and just graduated high school. I help with laundry, errands, grocery shopping, cooking, light cleaning, transportation, pets, etc. I am very artsy and I...
5.0
"Heather has been with us for 2+ years and an important addition to our family. Due to a change in my career, we no longer need a full time nanny. With 2 full time working parents and 2 very active boys, she...
Reviewed by Hannah N.
4.7
(3)
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Hello families! My name is Sam and I have been working with children for over 10 years. I am looking for a summer nanny position where I can bring my calm, kind, and sweet 6-year-old daughter the majority of the time. This leaves me open to care for up to 2 additional children.
My first job ever was a party hostess at Chuck E...
5.0
"My daughter absolutely adores Sam! She runs to give her a hug good bye. It means to much to me to know my daughter is happy and we'll cared for while I'm at work."
Reviewed by Katie W.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Joliet, IL
Tammy M.
5.0
Tammy is amazing. I am definitely going to hire her again. My 3 month old loved being held by her and the way she was interacting with the baby just made my whole evening. Truly a kind, loving personality.
- Garima S.
Michelle K.
5.0
My family loves Michelle! I have 4 kids all under the age of 6. It’s a lot and it’s takes a special person to be able to have the energy and patience to navigate the logistics of the day to day with that many kids. Michelle is that person and we couldn’t be more grateful! She shows up on time, works...
- Ashley W.
Jodi M.
5.0
We were visiting the area and needed someone to watch a 1.5yo all day during a wedding. It was the first babysitter my daughter had had so I was nervous she'd be scared. Not at all! Jodi came prepared and had her attention from the 1st minute, which put me totally at ease, not to mention my...
- Roxanne M.
Brenda B.
5.0
Brenda was awesome!! She kept me updated; and played legos, card games, ping pong etc with my son; and kept him busy :)
- Care member
Ingrid M.
5.0
Ingrid is an amazing nanny! Over 2 years with us and never late, works gently and calmly with the kids (my 3 girls 4, 3, 1). She does art projects almost every day with them, and researches community and library events and happenings, and does everything with a smile, a sense of ease, and cheerful...
- Charity P.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Joliet, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Joliet, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Joliet, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $16.58 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 Joliet, IL?
Care.com currently has 12 reading tutors in Joliet, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Joliet 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 Joliet that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Joliet, 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 Joliet 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 Joliet, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Joliet, 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 Joliet, 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.
Ratings for Joliet, IL reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Reading Tutors in Joliet, IL are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.