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Karalin D.

Awesome Nanny Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Farideh R.

Nanny, Licensed Teacher

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I have an early childhood education degree. I have worked as a nanny, teacher for several years. I like doing arts and crafts, going to the library and the park, and reading

Laura S. says "Farideh has a flair for education and truly enjoyed that aspect of enriching my children's lives. She also was a great cook and ensured my children ate hot...

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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
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
(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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Karen K.

Child Care Available

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a mother of two adult children and the grandmother of a boy that I cared for 4 days a week from the time he was born till he was 3 years old. I have a lot of experience caring for newborns as well as tutoring children ages pre school to 8 years in math, reading and homework assistance. I owned a catering business that had a...

Tim R. says "Karen nannied for us one day a week this year while our daughter was 4 months to 9 months old. She was timely, professional, and experienced, but most of all...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Alexandra R.

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Alexandra I have taken care of kids from New Borns up to Pre Teens, some of my favorite activities I like doing with kids are; Arts and crafts, I love reading to them, helping them with their homework, depending on the age of the child I enjoy baking with them, I love taking the kids to the park, and having...

Sarah T. says "We had Alexandra watch our girls for two days. Our 3 year old can be pretty shy with new people but she loved playing with Alexandra and got on so well...

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Jessica A.

About Me

Morton Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Jessica, I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible and attentive. I like working with kids because I find joy in making a positive impact in their life's wether it be playtime, teaching them manners and helping them grow in ways they maybe didn't know! I'm looking for a job that is welcoming,...

Care Member says "Jessica was amazing with my 5 year old son. She was patient with him and engaged with him. He loved her and wouldn't mind spending the day with her....

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Syuzanna Z.

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Syuzanna and I take my job very seriously. I am very flexible and able to perform various tasks on top of sitting. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and nannying children of all ages. I love spending one on one time with them and feel passionately about their growth in school but also in life. I have experience...

Carla W. says "She is amazing!!!! Always helps clean the house and does a better job then myself . Always on time and has babysat our three kids last minute. The kids...

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Hamida A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
My 1st experience as a nanny was with a 6-month-old baby boy until he turned three. Although his mommy was around due to breastfeeding, I was responsible to take care of him while his mom was out. During this time I was lucky to watch a baby boy grow, develop every day. We spent our time playing, drawing, going to the park....

Kaci L. says "Hamida is and was an absolute Godsend to our family. The bond she has with our 13 month old is fantastic! She has taught him so many skills that have helped...

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Ana M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Katherine H.

ESL Teacher And Elementary Reading And Math Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
After spending the past year as an ESL Teacher, I am taking a year off to continue my education. I have 5 years teaching ESL and as a reading and writing tutor. I have 7 years working in after school programs, where I aided students ages in K-5 with reading, writing and math. I have experience with both regular and special ed. I...
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Maybelin M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Maybelin, I am 31 years old and have lived in Chicago all my life and I currently live in Logan Square. I'm a former Chicago Public School tutor teaching K through 5th grade, handling several children at once and maintaining a safe, healthy environment. My main objective was to help them in reading, math and Spanish....

Lily B. says "Maybelin is truly the most nurturing and thoughtful caregiver I've ever met. We are so lucky to work with her! Our 7 month old adores her, smiles and...

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Victoria F.

Experienced Teacher And Tutor

Evanston, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I have taught several grades, from preschool to 2nd, and was an Assistive Technology Specialist for many years at our local high school. I have tutored many students in all elementary subjects, and have worked with students with all types of disabilities. My specialty is working with students with Executive Functioning...
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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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Isadora T.

Native Midwesterner To Tutor English And Reading For Elementary School Children And Immigrants

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
If you or your child are seeking a kind, caring and experienced tutor I welcome the opportunity to cheerfully assist you! I have been a Title I tutor for Reading and English, working one-on-one with elementary school children. Additionally, I helped to raise 8 foster children for whom English was not their first language. I...

Janete S. says "Isadora is simply the best baby sitter I have EVER hired. My son is 13 years old, so although he doesn't require a lot of supervising, he does need...

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Anna S.

Tutor

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have been tutoring for about 15 years and have worked with all ages, from elementary school to adult, in all the major academic subjects as well as test prep.

Heidi S. says "Anna was very helpful and supportive to my daughter with completing her online Algebra 2 and chemistry classes. We really appreciated her willingness to...

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Annie K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Over 20 years experience. I started caring for children at age 13 I found myself baby sitting and became a nanny in my older years. I am honest, prompt, attention to detail and patient. My duties as a nanny light cleaning, light laundry, light cooking, feeding, diaper change and potty training, walk to park, therapy sessions,...

Lashunda S. says "She takes excellent care of whomever she works with."

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Laura O.

About Me

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm currently looking for a full time position starting on April or May. I'm a former au pair of 3 children including a baby, a kindergartener and a second grader. I have experience working with different ages, from newborns to 8 years old kids and I would love to provide you with references if needed, I also used to be a...

Care Member says "Laura is a responsible, orderly and very affectionate woman, my two girls adore her, she took care of her meals, snacks and managed her activities, she...

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Soung K.

Dedicated, Highly Skilled Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$80/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a dedicated, highly skilled tutor with over 20 years experience. I tutor all subjects K-12 and college math and science. My expertise is in math and test prep. I have the gift of making math understandable and easy. I also teach SAT/ACT prep at high schools. I'm a former scientist with a PhD from Northwestern University and...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

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

Karalin D.

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...

- Care member

Lavinia C.

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...

- Diana H.

Farideh R.

Farideh has a flair for education and truly enjoyed that aspect of enriching my children's lives. She also was a great cook and ensured my...

- Laura S.

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 October 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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