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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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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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...

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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Short Notice Availability

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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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Full-Time Or Part-Time Child Caregiver Available

Wauconda, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
My name is Malgorzata. I have 15 years of experience working with children ages 0 through 15 years. I'm a patient, energetic, and hardworking person who loves working with kids. I can provide reading, singing, painting, dancing, teach kids numbers, letters, shapes, Polish language, going to the parks, library and more. I have an...
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Career Nanny Seeking Full Time Position With Awesome Kiddos!

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a former preschool teacher assistant , current nanny and mother of a beautiful 10-year-old girl. I have over 10 years of experience and absolutely adore children. I'm comfortable with newborn-high school ages. I'm experienced in children with special needs. CPR/first aid certified! A little about me, I love reading,...
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Reliable, Organized, And Caring Nanny | Dedicated To Helping Families Thrive!

Barrington, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Jacquelyn, and I'm a recent graduate of Indiana University's Kelley School of Business with a degree in Marketing. I have always loved spending time with kids and creating fun, safe, and engaging environments for them to learn and play. I would love the opportunity to bring my energy, creativity, and care to your...
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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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Tutor

Wheeling, IL

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I am a current senior in college studying middle childhood education, looking forward to graduating and entering the world of teaching. In my past, I have worked as a paraprofessional at Romona Elementary school in Chicago, tutoring children and assisting the teacher with classroom instruction. In addition, I student taught at...
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Full Time Nanny Position.

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$17/hr
30 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have taken child development courses from high school through college. I have also completed 2 terms of student teaching (ages from preschool through kindergarten) and I have graduated from college in May 1995 with my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I love being around children and teaching them many things...
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Stay At Home Mom

Arlington Heights, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
I love working with children and was an elementary school teacher and reading specialist for many years before becoming a stay and home mom to my own two amazing children. With my son starting full day school this year, my 2-year-old and I are looking to share our days with another toddler or infant in the area who may be in...
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Full-Time Babysitter

Palatine, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have over 14 years of teaching experience in preschool. Also, I was working as a toddler teacher in daycare center - 3 years & 6 months. My responsibilities were to plan activities, which helps children's development. Also, I teach them to follow the daily routine. After that, I was a babysitter for two children - 6 month...
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I Am Child Care With 17 Years Of Work Experience As Well As My School And Trainings.

Grayslake, IL

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$30/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as energetic, fun, reliable, and trustworthy I like working with kids because children, are our future, and I have a love for teaching children with their cognitive, emotional and social skills as they are growing through fun and a safe environment. I'm looking for a job that I am able to use my...
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About Me

Mundelein, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
I am a retired teacher and mom of 4. For the past 4 years I have been home with the kids while caring for other kiddos in my community. I have always had a great understanding and intuition with kids. I am very comfortable adhering to your kids individual needs with special attention to detail. I have experience with kids of all...
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Deerfield, IL

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
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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Tutor Profile - Christa H.

Libertyville, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I have a college degree with a minor in education. I have been extremely involved in my own children's education as well as tutoring other children. I worked at SCORE prior to Kaplan closing the business. I am a certified catechist and have been approved for classroom work by a number of local school districts as well as both...
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Buffalo Grove, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Hi! My name is Paige, and I've been an elementary school teacher for the past 4 years. I graduated from DePaul University with a degree in Elementary Education, and I'm currently pursuing my master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Concordia University. Working with children has always been my passion! I love creating...
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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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I Love To Work With Kids, I Find It Super Fun And Fulfilling.

Barrington, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as humorous, creative, and thoughtful. I like working with kids because it's a lot of fun teaching them and helping them have new experiences. I love the energy kids have and being around them is super entertaining. You never know what to expect. Also I love to have a good teaching moment with kids....
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English Tutor

Palatine, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
TEFL BA in English Writing Teaching Courses In school for an English teaching license with an ESL certificate
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Part Time Tutor Available

Deerfield, IL

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$40/hr
3 years experience
I have several years of experience tutoring grade school students in all subjects and high school students in algebra. I have taught a study skills workshop and like to utilize a student's individual learning styles while tutoring. Making material engaging is a priority of mine.
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Math And English Language Arts Tutor

Grayslake, IL

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$55/hr
5 years experience
Hello! Currently, I teach middle school math and English, and I have been teaching for 5 years. I also have experience teaching math and English at the high school level. I can help with Test Prep for either the SAT or ACT. I also have experience tutoring elementary level students as well. Right now, I'm currently teaching and...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.43/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Lake Zurich, IL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Lake Zurich, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $22.43 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 7 reading tutors in Lake Zurich, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Lake Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich, 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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