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60 reading tutors are listed in Oak Lawn, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Oak Lawn, IL
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My name is Eileen and I have been tutoring students for over 12 years. I have a B. A. in Psychology and completed M. A. in Education at St. Xavier University. I have helped many students improve their grades, organizational skills, and confidence in their school work. I would be happy to meet with you and discuss your needs...
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"Eileen is the tutor of my 5 year old and during this time the improvement is incredible noticeable. She is a great person, and my son loves the tutor time with her. Thank you Eileen."
Reviewed by Ivonne N.
Marianna V.
Oak Lawn, IL
$20-25/hr
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I am an elementary education major at Governors State. I have a specialization in Math. I just finished student teaching, I taught a second grade classroom. I love working with children.
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I have three years of experience tutoring as well as over 200 hours of professional childcare experience. I am a History major for Loyola University Chicago and spent my first year of college studying at Middlebury in Vermont where I had my work published in the "Addison Independent" and the Middlebury Historical Society. I am...
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Hi! I am a very reliable and patient tutor! I have experience tutoring elementary through high school.
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Hello! My name is Cass and I have been a nanny and babysitting for 8 years. I am a licensed paramedic and have been working in Healthcare for 8. 5 years. I love to babysit or nanny! I always try to do fun activities with the children like outdoor time, arts and crafts, reading, video games, and music. I am also a great help with...
Seyedehmaryam H.
Oak Lawn, IL
$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Mary from Chicago
I have 1 year of experience. I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing I love.
-Communicated positively with children and guardians.
-Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
-Organized and cleaned the home after activities by picking up toys and...
Samantha S.
Oak Lawn, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I'm a journalist, writer and content creator, so I love teaching kids new things and especially reading books with them. Fun fact, I recently got to voice a children's audio book!
I also like to sing and dance! My cousin still sings...
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I live in Oak Lawn and attended DePaul University and St. Xavier's. I have been a nanny for over 15 years. I have a B. S. in Psychology and have completed all M. A. coursework in Elementary Education. I also tutor in the evenings and on weekends. I worked for a family in Downers Grove for 10 years. I then worked for a family in...
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Hi, I am a graduate from Western Michigan University with a degree in Family Studies and Social Work. I have worked with infants, kids, and teens, for the last 5 years professionally. I was a Teacher at a day care, Direct Care staff at a residential home, and now I am a Paraeducator at an elementary school. I have taken many...
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Yes, I'm retired, but looking for fluff/vacation money, purpose, and want to do something I love. I love kids! I have two of my own now grown, but no grandkids yet. Even though I had a career, I always put my kids first, and miss that time with young ones. I would love to care for and play with yours. What's better than getting...
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I have an Illinois certificate for Special Education. My specialty was Learning Disabled and Emotionally Disturbed students. I have worked with students Pre K to 12th. Additionally, I have done some occasional tutoring. I also home schooled my child for 3 yrs
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Hi! My name is Sophia I am an 20-year-old college student and I love children! I am looking to be an ESL teacher one day. I have 1 year of experience with kindergartners as a paraprofessional at elementary school. I have been nannying as my job for a year and a half as well! I can help with Light Housekeeping and children's...
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"Sophia has watched our children on several occasions and has always been patient, kind, and punctual. Our kids love her. Highly recommend."
Reviewed by Audrea T.
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I babysat for a very busy family for 3 years. I was responsible for three children (mostly 2 because the third is a teen and very after school activities oriented), since they were 3, 5 and 13. I mostly did after school babysitting, from picking them up from school to warming up dinner, helping with homework, and taking each one...
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"We absolutely LOVE Cristina! We were in a pinch to quickly hire a nanny for our boy/girl 5 month old twins and Cristina was a godsend. She was always on time, proactive in anticipating the needs of my babies....
Reviewed by Melody D.
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I have cared for children in their homes, in a hospital (CNA-30 years), in a nursing home setting and as a respite worker. Some of the things I did with the children were: take them to park, the movies, Kiddleland, Chuck 'E' Cheese, skating, plays, bowling, for walks, the library and museums, arts and crafts, games, read books...
Alexis T.
Chicago, IL
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Hardworking, Dedicated, Responsible, Loyal And Honest Worker
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I began baby sitting/nanny about 15years ago. I was a nanny for a 11 month and transport 4-year-old brother to school and home. During the job I would provide different types of activities such as reading, building puzzles, play board games, arts & craft, learning activities.. etc) As for infants, I enjoy caring and providing...
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"We hired Alexis as a Nanny for our two kids from Oct 2018 - July 2019, she looked after our sons from when the youngest was 3months and the oldest was 3yrs. We only let her go as we had an unexpected work...
Reviewed by Caroline H.
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Hi! I work for Primrose School of Buckhead as a assistant teacher. I'm looking for more opportunities to care for children due to it being something I'm honestly really good at on the side of my passion for wholistic healing for all ages. I love to be outdoors and indoors. I love arts and craft in terms of creating something out...
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"Jessica sat twice for my children (first time on very short notice). She was outstanding and immediately engaging with the kids, quickly learning their likes and interest. My kids had a fantastic time with...
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Hi, my name is Zaira, I'm 26 years old. I have been a nanny for the last five years and I see myself as a career nanny. I would love to find a job looking for a long term. I love my job as a nanny, being part of their life, and see how they become their selves. I love spending time outside when the weather is nice, going to the...
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"We do not have the words to express how highly we recommend Zaira for any childcare position.
Zaira worked as a nanny for our family from 2/2023 through 7/2023. During this time she cared for our son from the...
Reviewed by Lara H.
Alia S.
Berwyn, IL
$20-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter & Nanny Seeking Nighttime And Weekend Babysitting Position
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Previously a 7-12 Social Studies teacher with Masters degree in American History. I currently work as a regionally based Admissions Counselor for a university in another state. My work includes advising Chicagoland high school students through the college admissions process.
I am academically trained in child development (all...
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"I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I would hire Alia back any day if she was still where I am! My kids loved...
Reviewed by Lindsay L.
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Hey there, I'm Mariana and I'm thrilled to share a little about myself with you! I'm 25 years old and originally from Brazil. I've been working with kiddos for over 6 years now and it's been an absolute joy. I was lucky enough to work with children between the ages of 5 and 12 at an after school program in Brazil, including...
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"Mariana was an exceptional person in caring for my son. Always careful and attentive. My son developed a lot with Mariana's care and attention. I highly recommend her!"
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Hi parents! I am a college graduate of 3 majors that include both social and hard sciences. I was a math tutor since elementary school (though unpaid until sometime in high school) and often assisted my siblings and various neighborhood kids. Previous homework help/tutoring work includes working at a math and science school for...
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"Rebecca has been an amazing Math tutor to my 8th grade daughter. I wanted a tutor to help her with homework but also help her with her confidence. Rebecca is a great role model! She has been so patient,...
Reviewed by Carolina E.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Oak Lawn, IL
Eileen M.
5.0
Eileen is the tutor of my 5 year old and during this time the improvement is incredible noticeable. She is a great person, and my son loves the tutor time with her. Thank you Eileen.
- Ivonne N.
Sophia R.
5.0
Sophia has watched our children on several occasions and has always been patient, kind, and punctual. Our kids love her. Highly recommend.
- Audrea T.
Cristina V.
5.0
We absolutely LOVE Cristina! We were in a pinch to quickly hire a nanny for our boy/girl 5 month old twins and Cristina was a godsend. She was always on time, proactive in anticipating the needs of my babies. I felt immediately comfortable leaving them with her the 2nd week she worked for us...
- Melody D.
Alexis T.
4.0
We hired Alexis as a Nanny for our two kids from Oct 2018 - July 2019, she looked after our sons from when the youngest was 3months and the oldest was 3yrs. We only let her go as we had an unexpected work opportunity and moved to California. She looked after the baby full time, providing age...
- Caroline H.
Jessica P.
5.0
Jessica sat twice for my children (first time on very short notice). She was outstanding and immediately engaging with the kids, quickly learning their likes and interest. My kids had a fantastic time with her. Jessica was very flexible and communicative, and I can’t recommend her enough!
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Oak Lawn, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Oak Lawn, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Oak Lawn, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $20.64 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 Oak Lawn, IL?
Care.com currently has 11 reading tutors in Oak Lawn, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, 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.