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Krishell B.

Olympia Fields, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, my Name is Krishell I've been babysitting about 4 years now. I love playing games with kids, reading books, , doing arts and crafts , and going to the park. I will clean, make dinner, help with homework , and help the kids get to bed on time. I have worked with children from age 2 months - 10 years old. I am responsible,...
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Heather P.

Experienced Nanny And Pre-k Teacher Looking For After School Jobs

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Heather. I am 34 years old. I am currently a teacher at a day care . I've been teaching for 13 years in a Pre-k classroom. I live in Tinley Park . A little bit of my history: Before I started teaching I nannied for 3 years for an autistic boy and his brother , at the time I also took care of my 2 younger brothers in...

Jillian L. says "Heather was very easy to communicate with. She was punctual to her interview. She had no hesitation in agreeing to background checks. She was kind and...

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Lauren L.

Energetic, Caring, And Educated Nanny

Oak Forest, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Lauren and I am a kindergarten teacher looking for a nannying position over summer break. -I am a bubbly, creative, & responsible 23-year-old with a passion for working with children. I am dedicated to supporting all children's development in a way that is engaging and fun! -I teach kindergarten and have my...

Renee P. says "We hired Lauren for the summer before she headed back to college. She was reliable, organized, and helpful in our home. She was amazing with our children...

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Stella K.

A loving Care Giver with 2 Years of Experience

Homewood, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have experience of 2 years with three children at a time, cooking for them, and doing laundry with light house keeping. I take them to the park and I take them for a walk also. I help with their homework and read to them
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Amy L.

Part Time Tutor For Students With Special Needs

Frankfort, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a special education teacher and have worked with students ages K-8th grade with learning and emotional disabilities. I have previously tutored a home bound student for 4 months. I can tutor in the areas of math and literature (reading), as well as other areas.

Eida M. says "I can't say enough great things about Amy. When we first met Amy she was an assistant teacher for a home day care that my 2 sons attended. After she left...

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Melissa G.

Flexible, Loving Caregiver

Oak Forest, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Melissa. I have extensive childcare experience. I previously did childcare from my home for children newborn to 12 years of age from 2012-2015. My downstairs was converted into a playroom filled with toys, games, reading, learning and social interaction with other children. I am an active caregiver and also a mom...

Monica Z. says "I used Melissa for 2 weeks while my primary sitter was on vacation. I had a great experience! My daughter was always very excited to pull up to Melissa's...

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Jennifer H.

Retire Special Education Teacher

Frankfort, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am a retired special education teacher who still holds a current LBS1 license. I have taught art and core content classes to ages 3-21 over the past 20 years. I am trained in Orton-Gillingham for reading instruction. and I am working on my CTRI for therapeutic horseback riding instruction. I have two children of my own and...
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Ebonie C.

Park Forest, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
My experience caring for children first started with my family. I have plenty of nieces and nephews I have cared for from birth to now who are around 5-6 years old. It was in caring for them that I realized I had a knack and passion for children. In college, I am a tutor through America Reads America Counts for children ages...
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Erikka C.

Let Me Make Your Life Easier! Part Time Babysitter Available

Crestwood, IL

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Erikka, a certified teacher. I offer personalized tutoring for students in grades K-12, with experience in reading, writing, math, and homework support. I create a structured and encouraging environment where students feel confident, motivated, and supported. Whether your child needs help mastering foundational skills or...
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Alexis V.

Harvey, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I'm Alexis, I am a hard working, dedicated, reliable, punctual, loving, responsible, and loyal person. I have 3 yrs of experience working with children who have disabilities/special needs ranging in age groups (k-8th grade). My job entitled feeding, changing diapers, lifting from wheel chairs, and standers to mats and...
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Danielle O.

Midlothian, IL

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have always loved spending time with kids. I like crafts, outdoor activities, and reading in my spare time. I'd describe myself as bubbly, chill, and fun! My experience: I taught Sunday School for a few years as a teen, and I worked as a teacher's assistant with ages 2-5 for 3 years in college. I have always been the go-to...
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Emma M.

Part Time Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
I have been a teacher going on four years now. I have a bachelors degree to teacher special education and elementary education. I have taught kindergarten and special education k-4 classrooms. I Nannied while in college (seven years experience). My passion is working with children. I engage children in indoor and outdoor...
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Bridget S.

Munster, IN

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I love working with children of all ages. Gaining knowledge is such an awesome achievement, and I love to be a part of that satisfaction. I pride myself on being patient, kind, and capable of teaching children the way they learn best.
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Kimberly L.

Crestwood, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi, my name is Kim. I have been working in the childcare industry for over 30 years. I studied childcare and child development in high school and college. I am certified in CPR and first aid. I was a preschool teacher for over 20 years. I enjoyed doing different activities with the children. We would sing songs, read books, and...
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Kristalyn T.

Responsible Specialized Funmaker

Frankfort, IL

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$25/hr
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind and creative. I like working with kids because they are fun and have lots of things to teach us. I'm looking for a job that is flexible. I started working with kids when I started babysitting at the age of 11! In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family, bake, read and...
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Mary O.

Child Success

Homewood, IL

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! My name is Mary and I am 20 years old. I am a full-time college student, studying Rehab Science at the University of Illinois Chicago. I love reading, traveling, and my faith. I genuinely want to encourage child development and growth in children. I want to support families in directing their children onto the right path, so...
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Cameece B.

Math Class Tutor

Harvey, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Math is my highlight subject but I tutor in almost every subject. I have my Bachelor's degree in Math and soon my Master's degree in Math Education to take high school students. I have tutored all ages. I worked independently and for facilities like YMCA, Governor state university, different high schools, etc. I love teaching...
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Katie B.

Teacher Looking To Tutor!

Tinley Park, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I am currently a special education teacher at a local school district. I teach grades K-5 throughout the day and focus on reading, writing, and math. I have my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I also have my Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have a 7-year-old son who is...
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Mieisha L.

Very Fun And Creative Care Taker

Hazel Crest, IL

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$39/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as vibrant, cheerful and modest I like working with kids because it keeps me youthful and on my toes as a parent I'm looking for a job that that has growth potential. I started working with kids when I was 17 years old. In my spare time, I like to read books, walk and travel. One thing you should...
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Bailey G.

English Tutor

Homewood, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I am a recent college grad (Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI) with a degree in English and secondary education and a Spanish teaching minor. I have experience working with all age groups from infants to teenagers. I have worked in a daycare since I began working, and I have experience working with older...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of July 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Olympia Fields, IL

Reading Tutors in Olympia Fields, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Heather P.

Heather was very easy to communicate with. She was punctual to her interview. She had no hesitation in agreeing to background checks. She...

- Jillian L.

Lauren L.

We hired Lauren for the summer before she headed back to college. She was reliable, organized, and helpful in our home. She was amazing with...

- Renee P.

Amy L.

I can't say enough great things about Amy. When we first met Amy she was an assistant teacher for a home day care that my 2 sons attended....

- Eida M.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Olympia Fields, IL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Olympia Fields, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of July 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 1 reading tutors in Olympia Fields, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Olympia Fields 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 Olympia Fields 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 Olympia Fields 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 Olympia Fields, 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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