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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
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Carmen V.

Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hello my name is Carmen I am CPR certificate I have nanny for 11years can give 7 reference I have nanny kids from 2 months to 13 years old I would help with house cleaning baking with the little one coloring reading all types of books and doing Art's and crafts with water paint I would take children to museums zoo parks and love...

Care Member says "Carmen has been wonderful. She's been with us since March, when I returned to work after maternity leave. She cares for our 7-month-old baby full-time,...

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Oriana A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
I'm very affectionate, sweet but at the same time firm. I'm also very fun as I'm a camping leader so kids will never get bored and we can sing so many songs in English and Spanish so your kids can also be bilingual. I am part of a non traditional educational system that increase emotional, financial and leadership skills that...

Kevin M. says "We did a nanny share with Oriana. She took care of our 3 month old and another families 3 month old for a year during Covid. She was great the kids and...

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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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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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Angelica M.

Part-Time Babysitter/ Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am currently an assistant teacher at a Montessori school looking for a part-time position while I go back to school. I am also available for date night/ backup care. My services include after-school pick-ups, assisting children in reaching developmental milestones, following and implementing nap and meal time...

Joanna Villacorta G. says "Angie was awesome to work with! She has a calming yet fun presence and my toddler loved playing with her! She followed all instructions and...

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Bonnie K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/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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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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Joanna W.

I Am Looking For A Full-time/Part-time Nanny/Babysitter Position

Elmwood Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a stay at home mom who is looking to take care of a child/children. I have an almost 4-year-old son who will be with me, play with your child and keep them company. I have been babysitting babies, toddlers, and school aged kids for over 20 years, also, I have experience working for families with multiple children. I truly...

Molly J. says "Joanna took care of our two boys (8 and 3) for several weeknights while my husband and I were tied up with a project. She was punctual, capable and was at...

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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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Laura O.

About Me

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Hager B.

Loving And Caring Sitter

Morton Grove, IL

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi!! My name is Hager. I'd like to start of by saying I love and adore kids! A little bit about me: I'm a responsible, trustworthy, patient & dependable babysitter. I have a lot of energy. On my spare time I like to go on long runs, read & play bard games Background: I have 7 years' experience in babysitting. I also have worked...

Nicole P. says "We hired Hager to watch our two little Saturday and Sunday mornings - she was great, very engaging, and the kids liked her a lot. We had her scheduled for...

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Claudia M.

Experienced Sitter (M-F 10 Am On)

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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Lacey M.

Early-Childhood Education Student With 10 Years Of Experience

Evanston, IL

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Syuzanna Z.

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Donna P.

Full-Time Caregiver Who Enjoys Children Of All Ages

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hello, I am a former daycare teacher of 25+ years and have an early childhood education degree from DePaul University. I have a clean driving record, and I'm CPR certified. I enjoy children of all ages and have been a nanny for newborns to 10 years. I love going to the park and spending time outside. I also enjoy reading,...

Beth D. says "Donna has cared for our two boys and in a very short time had become such a part of our family. My kids are always looking forward to the days when Donna...

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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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Alexandra R.

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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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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  • 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

Heather S.

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...

- Megan D.

Carmen V.

Carmen has been wonderful. She's been with us since March, when I returned to work after maternity leave. She cares for our 7-month-old baby...

- Care member

Oriana A.

We did a nanny share with Oriana. She took care of our 3 month old and another families 3 month old for a year during Covid. She was great...

- Kevin M.

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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