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Amy L.

Part-time Tutoring For Children K-6, Certified Teacher With Experience

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified teacher of K-8th grades who has taken time off to raise my own children. I have taught 4th, 2nd, and 1st grades and having training in behavior therapy. I am available during after school and early evening hours and have reasonable rates.

Laila H. says "Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her."

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Jess M.

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a childcare professional with 10 years of experience caring for children from newborns to teens (16 years), including those with ASD and allergies. I earned a 4. 0 GPA in college and bring that same love of learning into my work-whether it's reading together, supporting homework, exploring nature, or getting creative with...

Care Member says "Jess did a fantastic job as our night nanny for our newborn daughter! 9pm to 9am is a tough shift, but she tackled it with gusto! Punctual,...

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Amy L.

Mom Of Teens Looking For Occasional/PT Work

Lake Forest, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I am a certified teacher of K-9th grade and a mom of 2 awesome teenagers. I have taught 4th, 2nd and 1st grades and worked part-time in a special needs preschool. love playing with kids and encouraging them to learn, grow, explore, and have fun. I prefer being active -- getting outside, going to the park and exploring nature. I...
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Natalia L.

Patient Tutor/Babysitter With A Unique Approach

Lake Forest, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...
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Amarjargal K.

Full Time Nanny Available

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am a mother of two beautiful adult daughters. I have been working with kids for other families for about 10 years. I also have great references that can be provided. My background and driving records excellent. CPR and AED trained and certified. I have a car so I can take the kids to school, activities and anywhere...

Yoko M. says "She is such a caring person who will make sure the baby is safe and healthy. Always looking out for the best for everyone, nutritionally and health. She is...

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Ella V.

Glencoe, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
My name is Ella. Looking for a position as a nanny. I was a full-time nanny and a part-time babysitter for 15 years. I love to read, play games, go on all kinds of outings with the children, and help with homework and more. I am a very caring, warm, and fun-loving child care provider and have a wide range of child care...

Care Member says "Ella is great with children and babies. She is very helpful and a kind person. She is experienced from bathing, feeding, changing diapers, doing...

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Dora A.

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Childcare available. Hello , my name is Dora . I am a Medical Assistant and First Aid & CPR certified . I have a clean background , perfect driving record and references if needed . . From 2005 until mid 2010 , I am looking to work 25 to 30 hours and I am very much involved with their academics ( as I was a Teachers Aide ) and...
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Maria L.

Building A Better Future By Providing Safe And Loving Care For The Future Generation

Wheeling, IL

4.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as creative, energetic, and protective I like working with kids because it is fulfilling to see the children grow through time and they are the ones who at the end of the day teach us new things about ourselves. I'm looking for a job that is fun I started working with kids when I was 14 In my...

Stephanie R. says "Maria was timely and communicative and very engaged with our little boys, we will definitely work with her again!"

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Kristen F.

Part-Time Sitter

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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,...

Care Member says "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...

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Lauren G.

Private Teacher

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Master's Degree in Education and over 20 years of classroom experience teaching math, English, language arts, science, music/drama and art. I currently hold an Illinois certificate teaching 1st - 9th grade with endorsements in math, language arts, social studies and art. In addition, I have over 7 years experience as a...

Masha L. says "Lauren is the perfect tutor for our son with reading challenges. She is to the point with him and he is now motivated to learn and to excel. Super happy we...

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Anna S.

Tutor

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have been tutoring for about 15 years and have worked with all ages, from elementary school to adult, in all the major academic subjects as well as test prep.

Heidi S. says "Anna was very helpful and supportive to my daughter with completing her online Algebra 2 and chemistry classes. We really appreciated her willingness to...

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Viktoriya V.

Vernon Hills, IL

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm a structural engineer with a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology. I've been tutoring high school mathematics for over five years, and I also spent two years as a math and English tutor at Kumon. I have also experience with tutoring for CPS HSAT exam at Chitown tutoring. I offer both...

Care Member says "Viktoriya is a great tutor and I can definitely see improvements in my son. She is detailed and is able to motivate him so i really appreciate that. "

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Margaret C.

Short Notice Availability

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Margaret! I grew up in Highland Park, IL and discovered my passion for working with children early on while babysitting my nieces and nephews-especially during summer breaks. I've always had a natural connection with kids, thanks to my energetic spirit and love for creating fun, engaging activities. Being a nanny is...

Natalie V. says "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...

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Megan K.

Deerfield, IL

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have degrees in English and Education, and I taught middle school and high school for 4 years. I transitioned into a sales career a decade ago, but I missed teaching, so I still tutor on the side. I have experience tutoring in early reading intervention, writing, literature/reading comprehension, ACT/SAT prep, college...
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Ryan L.

Fun Reliable Manny

Highland Park, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Ryan and I'm currently going to school for law. I have about 2+ years of experience looking after kids and most of my hobbies are things kids enjoy so I'm always very engaged in doing activities with them; essentially I'm just a kid at heart! I like to create tier lists of how fun various parks are, play games,...
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Regina C.

Nanny/Sitter

Deerfield, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Loving and experienced mom/grandma available for part-time nanny work. I'm reliable, nurturing, and great with kids of all ages. I enjoy engaging children in creative play, reading, outdoor activities, and helping with homework. Safety and kindness are always my top priorities. I can assist with light meal prep, light cleaning...
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Vi C.

Libertyville, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, optimistic, and fun! I like working with kids because it's something I have done since I was young, I've always been around children. My mother is a preschool teacher and teaches ages 2-4. She would always bring me into work with her and I would play with the kids and read to them and...
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Megan K.

Tutor With Specialty In Reading And Writing

Deerfield, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have degrees in English and Education, and I taught middle school and high school for 4 years. I transitioned into a sales career a decade ago, but I missed teaching, so I still tutor on the side. I have experience tutoring in early reading intervention, writing, literature/reading comprehension, ACT/SAT prep, college...
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Maya M.

1st Grade Teacher Available For Tutoring

Deerfield, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
After teaching 1st grade in the public school setting for 5 years, I decided to go back to school to pursue a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science. I currently work as a school librarian in a public school that serves students in grades K-2. I am seeking summer work opportunities that will allow me to use my...
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Joshua H.

English Tutor

Mundelein, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I taught 9th grade history and critical thinking/logic for two years as a recently graduated high school. I will soon be graduating college with a Bachelor in Science and a major in Professional Writing.
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL

Reading Tutors in Lake Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Amy L.

Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her.

- Laila H.

Jess M.

Jess did a fantastic job as our night nanny for our newborn daughter! 9pm to 9am is a tough shift, but she tackled it with gusto! Punctual,...

- Care member

Amarjargal K.

She is such a caring person who will make sure the baby is safe and healthy. Always looking out for the best for everyone, nutritionally and...

- Yoko M.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Lake Forest, IL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Lake Forest, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $22.50 per hour as of November 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 4 reading tutors in Lake Forest, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest, 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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