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60 reading tutors are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average rate is $21/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Oak Park, IL
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Hi! My name is Amy!
I'm currently looking for summer babysitting positions, preferably for 3-4 days a week.
I am currently in my 3rd year of teaching high school special education teacher at Lane Tech College Prep. I graduated from Illinois State University in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Special Education (Learning and...
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I have been working with children since my early 20's as a young woman I would often volunteer for charities, babysit or tutor children with learning disabilities. I enjoyed the experience so much that I decided to make it a life long career. I went to school to become a teacher and received a Bachelors degree in education. I...
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"I cannot recommend Leonor as a nanny highly enough. She has been with us since our daughter was a newborn and I was a nervous first-time mom. She will be with us until September/October 2018 when our daughter...
Reviewed by Amy B.
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I am a teacher who recently moved from Arizona to Chicago. I've taught in special education for two years and I am currently working in a K-2 classroom. I have experience as a nanny, babysitter, and direct care support for adults with developmental disabilities. Beyond teaching and care work, I enjoy gardening, drawing, pottery,...
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"Megan was a fantastic caregiver for our two daughters (3 yr old and 3 month old). She was punctual, communicative, patient, and very adept at caring for an active toddler and fussy infant at the same time. We...
Reviewed by Care member
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Hello! My name is Emily. I am a full-time teacher and would love the opportunity to care for your child(ren). My passion for caring for children's well being led me to the field of education. Because of my experience in the classroom, I am able to help with homework and love reading stories (or being read to!). I also enjoying...
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"Emily was fantastic! Communication was great from the beginning. She arrived on time and my 3 year old took to her immediately and she just jumped in with our 7 month old as well. We will have her back! "
Reviewed by Stephanie H.
Tiffany N.
Chicago, IL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking To Be A Loving Full Time Nanny To Any Amazing Child!
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I have 14 plus years of child care experience. I have worked in the classroom/daycare setting and Nanny for several years with children from ages 0-6 yrs. I've taken trainings on working in small groups with children, math workshops, and currently work daily on different arts and crafts learning activities for toddlers. I...
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"Tiffany was a consistently nurturing, trustworthy, and loving caregiver to our two young girls (infant and toddler) during her time nannying for our family. We loved having her around - she was an excellent...
Reviewed by Caroline A.
Lea R.
Chicago, IL
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 12 Years Of K-8 Teaching Experience And A Master Of Education
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Hi, my name is Lea! I've been a CPS elementary teacher for the past 12 years and am now looking to become a full-time nanny. I have a Masters of Education and have taught students in grades K-8, in all core subject areas. I specialize in reading and writing instruction.
I've been vetted by Care. com to provide on-call...
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"Ms. Lea is WONDERFUL with children!! The first time I hired her both my kids (6 and 8) were in a bad mood (unrelated to Lea) right before she came, but she was able to calm them within minutes and they started...
Reviewed by Melissa L.
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I graduated with a Bachelor's in Psychology from IU, and I currently work as a mental health professional with children and adolescents. I found that I loved working with kids when I first started babysitting in high school, and I have continued to do so since. I was an older sibling and cousin in a large family so being a...
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"Ashlynn provided in-home care for our three kids during their summer break. She was punctual, communicative, and dependable. She was respectful of our home and not only watched our kids, but engaged with them...
Reviewed by Jon Z.
Mia D.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience - Loves Art, Reading/education, And The Outdoors!
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Hello! I am looking for a full-time nannying job located near the Avondale area. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have nannied for many families with diverse backgrounds and needs, caring for infants as young as 2 months and children as old as 12 years. I also have experience working with kids as an...
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"Mia has watched my daughter since around 5 months. She super sweet and my daughter loves her. She is my current nanny and my daughter is now 19 months. Super responsible, follows instructions, has taken my...
Reviewed by Marilupe M.
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In my 10 plus years of caretaking, I have worked with many families with a variety of support needs. I have experience with all ages, ranging from infant to adult care, and with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and other mental and physical disabilities. I am passionate about caretaking, and find great...
Juliet M.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Juliet, originally from the Philippines and living in Chicago for six years now. My childcare experience is listed below:
- Currently taking care of a 20-month-old boy started the care when he was 11-month-old.
- Cared for a boy at the age of 11-month-old to preschool.
- Assisted my siblings to take care of...
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"Juliet is a fantastic childcare provider. She is dependable, trustworthy, responsible, caring, creative, diligent, & great with children. She easily established a great relationship with both of our...
Reviewed by Peter S.
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As a babysitter, I have nine years of experience. I worked for six months as a full time nanny and started when the child was 4 months old. During college, I worked as a camp counselor, so I love crafts. I was a teacher's assistant in the Early Child Development Lab for two and a half years. At the daycare center, I worked with...
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"Smart, attentive, caring, and a good sense of humor. Katie is excellent. "
Reviewed by James G.
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My Name is Yvette,
I am a mother of 4 and looking for a Part-Time nanny position.
I have childcare experience for over 30 years and I have worked as a daycare provider for over 16 years and would like to continue working with kids.
I have been a full time Nanny for a Family w/two Boys 4 &2 year from 10-25-18 to...
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"Yvette took care of our daughter as a part-time nanny this past summer. She was lovely to have in our home. She was attentive, helpful and reliable. She was always on-time, and even would bring little toys for...
Reviewed by Anna B.
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While I don't currently have children of my own, I have always had a strong affinity for caregiving and am confident in my ability to be a nurturing parent in the future. Growing up with younger siblings and numerous nieces and nephews, I've been immersed in childcare for as long as I can remember. During high school, I...
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"Rachel has been helping us out last minute with our twin toddlers while our nanny has been on vacation. She's punctual, communicates well and is great with the kids. Highly recommend."
Reviewed by Grant C.
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I have been caring and teaching for 8 years and work with children from a wide variety of backgrounds and needs! I am currently a second grade special education teacher. I specialize in reading and phonics instruction for students with diverse needs, including dyslexia and autism. I received my elementary teaching degree from...
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"We had a great experience with Eila watching our 2 y/o! She was friendly, communicative, and trustworthy. Our daughter was in good hands and we would/will hire her again."
Reviewed by Jillian D.
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Hi! My name is Lauren and I am the second oldest of 6 siblings (3 boys and 3 girls), originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I have lived in Chicago for the last 5+ years since graduating from Notre Dame in 2018, and work for a trading firm full time on weekdays. I am looking to use the extra time I have during the evenings and...
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"My girls absolutely adored Lauren and have already asked when they get to see her again! She was extremely accommodating to a short notice booking, was on time, super friendly, and left the house extremely...
Reviewed by Meghan J.
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My name is Kelsey, I am currently a Masters in Social Work and Conflict Resolution student and a 2019 graduate with a dual bachelors in Psychology and Social Science. I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19. My past experience is with kids from ages 0-13 working a wide range of jobs from a full-time, live-in nanny to an...
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"Kids had fun! On time and professional"
Reviewed by Beth R.
Brenda S.
Chicago, IL
$25-42/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I'd describe my personality as funny, thoughtful and responsible
I started working with kids when I was 16, occasionally babysitting, then I started teaching English in Brazil to kids from 4 to 12yo. In the U. S. my first experience was taking care of 3 kids (5, 7 and 10 when I started) for two years.
After them I was a nanny...
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"Brenda is an amazing person and she's great with children. She is patient, kind and extremely responsible. She is experienced at dealing with kids all ages, always being loving and creative. In addition to her...
Reviewed by Livia L.
Ashley P.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hi there! My name is Ashley. I am 23 years old and currently in my second year of teaching. I have had the pleasure of teaching both 3rd and 5th grade. I absolutely love working with kids and started at the early age of 10 years old. Since then, I have nannied and tutored for several years. I enjoy working with kiddos on their...
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"Ashley did an amazing job bonding with our seven-year-old son and for-year-old daughter. She definitely felt like part of the family and not just a babysitter. She was caring and loving to our kids, taught...
Reviewed by Gregory H.
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Hello and thank you for reading my profile. My name is Karalin and I am currently looking for a family to spoil. I have been a full-time nanny in the Chicago area for over 18 years now. I prefer long-term positions. This is my profession and I love it! Teaching children in a way that they can understand is my passion. Over the...
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"Karalin D worked for me as a nanny/house manager for 4 years. Karalin was a very good, reliable, full- time employee. She took care of my 3 children before and after school (age range 3-11 years old over the...
Reviewed by Care member
Ezra S.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr
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I have been tutoring young children since I was a freshman in high school, in both religious and secular contexts. I am stronger in English and History, however, I am comfortable tutoring in math up to pre-algebra, and science up to basic biology.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Oak Park, IL
Leonor D.
5.0
Leonor was our nanny from September 2018 through August 2021. She was the most wonderful nanny we could ever imagine. We interviewed her when I was pregnant with our first, and I knew she was going to be the right fit for our family when she told me she loved caring for babies because she loved to...
- Sarah S.
Megan G.
5.0
Megan was awesome! Easy to communicate with and very good with our three rambunctious kiddos (aged 3.5, 6.5, and 7). Plus she cleaned up the dishes and left the kitchen spotless (always appreciated!). I would hire her again without hesitation.
- Care member
Emily K.
5.0
Emily worked for our family for an entire school year. August 2018 - May 2019. She picked up our 8 year old son from school aftercare, took him home and got him a snack, got him dressed for soccer practice and drove him to practice. She stayed at the field until one of us could arrive and relieve...
- Brett M.
Tiffany N.
5.0
Tiffany was by far one of the most nurturing nannies I managed to encounter.
My daughter is really uncomfortable around strangers, however, after a half hour or so of soothing, she managed to deescalate the situation in a professional manner. My wife also approves :))
Tiffany also gets a gold...
- Dan R.
Lea R.
5.0
Ms. Lea is WONDERFUL with children!! The first time I hired her both my kids (6 and 8) were in a bad mood (unrelated to Lea) right before she came, but she was able to calm them within minutes and they started liking her and talked with her right away! (They are usually very shy.)
In addition to...
- Melissa L.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Oak Park, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Oak Park, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Oak Park, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $21.65 per hour as of June 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 Park, IL?
Care.com currently has 21 reading tutors in Oak Park, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Oak Park 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 Park that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Oak Park, 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 Park 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 Park, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Oak Park, 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 Park, 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.