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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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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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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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Tania O.

A Little Bit About Tani

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have more than 4 years of experience. I've took care of 3 kids (6mo, 7yo, 9yo) also with 2kids (3mo, 3yo) and 2 school age kids (9yo, 12yo). I can help with Swimming Supervision, meal prep, laundry and driving to different classes. Engaging them in age appropriate activities, crafts. I have a personality very calm and patient;...

Care Member says "On short notice Tania was able to provide excellent childcare for my 4yo son. I'd absolutely hire her again in the future."

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Kamaryn J.

Evanston, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hey there! I'm Kamaryn! With extensive experience babysitting children of all ages and a background as a former Kindergarten teacher at a Catholic school, where I received an award for outstanding test scores in phonemic awareness and letter sounds, I know how to keep little ones entertained and well cared for. I'm currently a...
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Amy A.

Experienced Educator And Childcare Provider

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have over 20 years of experience teaching and nurturing children. I raised two daughters and taught at the elementary level for 6 years. I ran my own daycare and after school program as well as owned two after school arts programs, taught creative writing and worked as a reading instructor. Children are wonderful! I have had...

Mindy B. says "Amy took care of my one and two year olds and was wonderful. Very reliable and careful. We were sad to see her go!"

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Chanel J.

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Full- Time Position

Itasca, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I was a nanny in Lombard for 11 years with a family with two children. The children were one and 2 years old when I started taking care of them. I supported their cognitive, physical, language, emotional and social development. I guided their behavior, did pretend play with them, played games and sports with them, and did...

Alaina P. says "We hired Chanel to care for our son. She helped us with rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, and sleep training."

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Ana M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello Parents !! I'm a experienced kind nanny who loves take care of children as if they were my own. I have a Degree as a Computer Teacher so if you are in need of someone who supports your children with the E-learning, I will be totally comfortable doing it. Also I have been working as a full time/part time nanny with...

Jessica S. says "Ana is an incredible babysitter and I would recommend her to anyone! She has been taking care of our daughter since she was only 3 months old and our...

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Yuvadee U.

Child Care Provider Available.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello parents, My name is Yuvadee. I have a Bachelor of Art degree, over 12 years nannying experience, and a 9-year-old child. I have nannied children from infant to preschool age. I love to help children grow and develop socially and intellectually. A strong example of this involves girl I cared for during the last 3 years....

Emily H. says "It's hard to even know where to begin to describe all that Yuvadee means to us. So much of who we are as parents was influenced by what we learned from...

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Jeanie D.

Executive Functioning Specialist/STEM Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Exceptional and seasoned Educator with 9+ years of stellar experience as a Math and Science Educator and Academic Success Strategist. I have worked with a diverse pool of students, and strategically position them for consistent progression and success in their academics. This can be achieved by our collaborative efforts to yield...

Care Member says "Jeanie is everything you want in a tutor for your child. She is organized, reliable, prepared, and kind. Most of all she loves teaching. She cares about...

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Megan G.

Enthusiastic And Engaging Teacher & Caregiver!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a Northern Arizona University graduate with a Bachelor's in Special and Elementary Education and a certified teacher. My passion for Special Education comes from having a brother with Down syndrome, but I love working with children of all abilities and ages. With three years of teaching experience, a background in...

Care Member says "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...

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Maria L.

Building A Better Future By Providing Safe And Loving Care For The Future Generation

Wheeling, IL

4.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as creative, energetic, and protective I like working with kids because it is fulfilling to see the children grow through time and they are the ones who at the end of the day teach us new things about ourselves. I'm looking for a job that is fun I started working with kids when I was 14 In my...

Stephanie R. says "Maria was timely and communicative and very engaged with our little boys, we will definitely work with her again!"

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Ella V.

Glencoe, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Margaret D.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi My name is Margaret and I'm an experienced nanny with over 15 years taking care of newborns to teenagers. Most of all I love being a nanny and watch the children grow and change over time. I'm kind, trustworthy and reliable person. I do not only watch them but take care of them. I read to the children every day, play with...

Care Member says "Margaret is a caring, empathetic, compassionate, and overall wonderful individual. She goes above and beyond to provide a nurturing and engaging...

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Martha C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I have more than 10 years of experience. First I babysat my nieces and nephews, later my own kids, after that my neighbors' kids. I really enjoy reading to babies, also singing, dancing and talking to them as well. I used to take them to the doctors appointments. I can take them for a walk and give them a bath. I can teach...

Rachel C. says "You will NEVER find a better nanny than Martha. Period. I hired Martha in 2017 to watch my then 21 mo. old daughter. I was going to school and my...

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Siubhan S.

Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Siubhan. I study Theater with a minor in American Sign Language, and I spent my last summer as a teacher and a camp counselor at a performing arts summer camp. During my gap year before college I was a nanny, I have experience babysitting and I worked for various summer camps throughout high school. As a nanny...

Liz H. says "Suibhan is a very mature and reliable young woman. I consider her an excellent babysitter! She is always on time and flexible with staying late when we...

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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
Swimming supervision
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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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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Heather S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
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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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of August 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.

Kamilah J.

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

- Raqina B.

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 August 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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