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Sean C.

Park Ridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Hello! I have a degree in Public Relations with a minor in English from DePaul University. Until recently, I have worked in California writing campaigns for a well-known brand. I have since moved back to Chicago on account of missing the winter-just kidding! The truth is, the corporate world just wasn't for me. I have a passion...

Gretchen Q. says "Sean helped my 5th grader through remote learning during the 2020-2021 school year while both parents were at home. Sean was flexible with scheduling...

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Sean C.

Caregiver

Park Ridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I am a caregiver and tutor with 2 years of experience. I believe there is nothing more important than encouraging a child's creativity and expression while also helping them to balance some of life's responsibilities! I love finding creative ways to inspire kids and make them curious about the world around them. I believe...

Mike G. says "Sean was wonderful! We hired Sean to help with childcare and various household tasks. He was reliable, punctual, dependable, an INCREDIBLY hard worker, and...

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Chloe R.

Nanny/tutor/sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
NO LONGER LOOKING FOR FULL TIME JOB, just babysitting in between positions I have over 8 years of experience with childcare and education. 5 of those years I have been a private nanny. I have done tutoring, provided care for special needs, created age appropriate crafts and lessons, found and brought to outside activities,...

Care Member says "Chloe demonstrated punctuality, never called off, and displayed excellent skills in caring for my 4-year-old. I appreciate her reliability and positive...

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Kisha J.

You Will Not Regret Hiring Me To Care For Or Look After Your Little Ones!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Kisha, I am 20 with 4 years of experience caring for kids. I come from a large family which gave me plenty of opportunity to play around with kids and learn to care for them responsibly. I am currently a full time pre law student and looking forward to the day I call myself a lawyer. I adapt easily. Maybe your little...

Nasser A. says "Kisha was a fantastic babysitter for our one-year-old son. She was attentive, engaging, and safety-conscious. She was right on time and was able to calm...

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Kristie W.

Nanny

Elk Grove Village, IL

4.1(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
I come to you with over 30 years of experience caring for newborns, toddlers and young children. Worked for eight different families. Experience with multiples and of different ages. I worked in a child care center for 16 years in the infant room (6 weeks to 15 months) and with per school age 3-5 years, too. I am certified in...

Kate G. says "Kristie watched our son from 3 months - 8 months old. She was attentive, caring, and dependable. She was very flexible, and was willing to help when one...

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Susan P.

Mature Nanny / Babysitter Looking For Full Or Part-Time Work

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Below you'll find a brief synopsis of my interests, education and experience. I enjoy all different kinds of sports, reading, riding my bike, and swimming. I started babysitting when I was 10 years old. I have worked in two day care centers while in college, worked as a nanny and in a daycare and and continued to babysit for...

Michelle M. says "Susie was extremely personable and warm. She had great experience with children, was honest and open and was SO responsive to my emails. She even helped...

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Nicole Q.

Responsible Yet Fun Babysitter!

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
I'm a third-grade teacher who loves working with kids. With a few years of classroom experience, I've learned how to make learning fun and engaging for elementary-aged students. I offer tutoring sessions that help kids build strong skills in reading, writing, and math. My approach is patient and encouraging, making sure every...

Lynne G. says "Niki is an amazing babysitter!! My kids loved having her watch them, which made my time out less stressful knowing my kids will be well taken care of! You...

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Heather S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Heather and I am a 51-year-old mom of 3 kids ages 28, 25 & 22 I have a BA in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in reading. I taught Pre-school and Kindergarten years ago but then stopped to raise my family. I currently (and for the past 11 years) have been a teaching assistant at a local elementary school in...

Megan D. says "Heather is truly fantastic and we were sad when our schedule changed and we couldn't keep her. Our boys loved being with Heather and look forward to more...

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Ella V.

Glencoe, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Lacey M.

Early-Childhood Education Student With 10 Years Of Experience

Evanston, IL

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I have 11 years of experience working with children. I have worked as a full-time summer nanny for three years, an after school nanny for 7 months, an infant nanny for 1 year, and an infant-toddler nanny for 1 year. I also have an extensive amount of part time experience. I am currently working as a nanny for a 20-month-old....

Care Member says "Lacey was right on time, eager to help, and did a nice job of watching over several kids in our church nursery for an event. She supervised crafts and...

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Claudia M.

Experienced Sitter (M-F 10 Am On)

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I love working with children who are eager to play and learn. I have worked with children my whole life. I have raised two very responsible, healthy young adults. I have taught all levels and have worked with special needs children. I have a fun, nurturing character. I am firm but loving and I think kids are amazing. I...

Meret B. says "Claudia treated our son as her own. She was always thinking of activities for them to do together. He loved her and would ask for her even on days she...

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Kamilah J.

Tutor/ Babysitter

Bellwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Travel
Hello! My name is Kamilah, and I am passionate about education and childcare. I hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and have years of experience teaching and mentoring children. Before earning my doctorate, I taught middle school math, science, and computer literacy, creating engaging lessons tailored to individual learning...

Raqina B. says "Kamilah is amazing with children! She is so compassionate, caring and patient. She is tactful & reliable. "

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Nova V.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Nova and I'm so glad you decided to stop by and read my bio! :) I create a nurturing and engaging environment that promotes the well-being and development of young minds. Skilled in organizing educational activities, fostering creativity, and maintaining a safe space for children to thrive. Committed to...

Care Member says "Nova has been working with our family for the past three years, starting when our daughter was 8 months old. It would be hard to overstate the role...

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Bonnie K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have tutored children of grade school age and higher, all subjects. I am great at making learning fun. I am a certified substitute teacher in northern Cook County. I have an extensive medical background, as I have worked in health care for over 15 years, and am also an EMT

Lara S. says "Bonnie was a full-time home school teacher for our two 9 y.o. kids. She brought with her a lot of structure, expertise, and a sense of a real classroom,...

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Laura B.

Honest, Responsible And Fun Nanny.

River Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Laura. I'm from Colombia. I'm 37 yo n I really love taking care of kids, I have 9 years of experience. My previous jobs required making meals, light cleaning, date nights, pickups and drop offs, etc. I like being a nanny I enjoy sharing time with kids, I consider I have a good amount of patience with them, I'm easygoing...

Jamie A. says "Laura (known in our home as "Lala") is amazing. We were so lucky to have her take care of our little's for nearly 3 years. Lala watched our son + another...

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Alexis T.

My Name Is Alexis, And I Love Working With Children!

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi! I'm a 24-year-old special education paraprofessional in Evanston. I'll be finishing my Bachelor's at Northwestern over the summer. I have experience caring for children of all ages, and experience tutoring elementary school students in reading and math. In addition to working at Lincolnwood Elementary, I have 2 years...

Wendy D. says "Lexi is amazing! My kids (boys ages 10 and 6) loved every minute and ask all the time when she can come back! She took them on a scavenger hunt and...

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Rossalin K.

Teacher Looking For A Fun-filled Summer With Your Kid(s)

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello Parents! My name is Rose. I'm a teacher at a public Montessori Elementary school in the west loop teaching first through third grade and sometimes subbing in Pre-K classrooms. In prior years, I taught in Pre-K for 4 years. While completing my master degree in Early Childhood Education from DePaul University, I worked as a...

Kaysa P. says "We were very impressed with Rose from her first day with us. Rose is very professional and takes her job very seriously. Rose is attentive and affectionate...

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Karalin D.

Awesome Nanny Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello families 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. This is my profession and I love it! Teaching children in a way that they can understand is my passion. I would be interested in a...

Care Member says "Kara has been wonderful with our little one who is almost 2 years old. She also goes above and beyond with errands and things around the house. She is...

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Lavinia C.

Love Kids

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Lavinia. I am looking for a full or part time position. I have work experience working with infants, a 1-year-old and 2-year-old boy. I am a very friendly and caring person who loves kids. I am a fun and loving person who any child will fall in love with. I like to teach kids to sing and dance to children's songs...

Diana H. says "In the summer of 2019 I hired Lavinia for a mother's helper role in my household. She has been working for me ever since, helping to care for my two year...

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Kimberly H.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
(Over 12 yrs as a private nanny and 1 yr teacher) preschool teacher and nanny looking to help make your everyday life a tad bit easier. I hold a background within the arts, varying from dance to photography and vast knowledge of healthy and organic cooking. I am extremely active whether it be organized sports or basic healthy...

Bradford C. says "Kimberly was great for my daughter (age 2). She was not only always on time, she was usually 10 minutes early. She's someone you meet and feel...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Park Ridge, IL

Reading Tutors in Park Ridge, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Sean C.

Sean helped my 5th grader through remote learning during the 2020-2021 school year while both parents were at home. Sean was flexible with...

- Gretchen Q.

Sean C.

Sean was wonderful! We hired Sean to help with childcare and various household tasks. He was reliable, punctual, dependable, an INCREDIBLY...

- Mike G.

Chloe R.

Chloe demonstrated punctuality, never called off, and displayed excellent skills in caring for my 4-year-old. I appreciate her reliability...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Park Ridge, IL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Park Ridge, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $17.50 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 2 reading tutors in Park Ridge, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge, 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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