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Claudia C.

Enthusiastic And Flexible Babysitter/nanny!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since my early teens! I love working with children and am currently an elementary school teacher with some extra time in my schedule. I like to spend time outdoors, cook, read, and have fun getting to know kids!

Lee J. says "Did an amazing job babysitting at my wedding multiple kids despite cancellations and a whole lot of confusion from my end. My kid had such a fun time with...

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Todd M.

Online & In-Person Academic Support For All Subjects

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'm an IL-certified Secondary English Teacher with 2 MA degrees in Education & local, national, and international awards for outstanding teaching. My students have earned admission to competitive private & public schools, earned academic scholarships, and achieved victory over disabilities. I have 30+ years experience in...

Benjamin U. says "Todd is a challenging and rewarding mentor. Holding me to high standards while offering me a constant avenue of support and resources, I saw my grades...

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Farideh R.

Nanny, Licensed Teacher

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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Joel C.

Let's Get Down To Business To Have Some Fun!

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience with special needs kids (deaf, autistic, paraplegic, blind, cognitive impairment, emotional/behavioral impairment). I have been working with children of all ages as a substitute teacher for over half a decade, borrowing my methods from fellow educators, the Montessori method, and from The Supernanny. I have...
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Eiman A.

Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm Eiman. Babysitter for kids, all ages, for 12 years. I have a child development advanced certificate. I have worked with families and daycares. My duties were to play with kids inside and outside games, do some activities, assist with homework, clean the play area, prepare meals and snacks, prepare kids for school, feed them,...

Care Member says "Ms E. cared for our infant son for several months until I had to return to the office. We are so sad to see her go and would keep her as long as she...

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Karolina K.

Long Term,full Time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello My name is Karolina and I have 15 years experience as a nanny. I have Master Degree in Early Childhood Education from Poland and great references from families I worked with. I have experience with newborns to school age children. I worked as a nanny share with infants, I have experience with twins and multiple. I am...

Jenna P. says "We interviewed Karolina before going a different childcare route and loved her! She was very punctual, friendly, very experienced, and very obviously...

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Sophia K.

Nanny/Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Sophie. I am a thoughtful person who values open communication. I am currently enrolled at PSU (remotely) studying Conflict Resolution. I feel that the knowledge I have gained from my field of study has helped me in all of my relationships but could especially help when caring for children. I enjoy spending...
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Karalin D.

Awesome Nanny Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Lidia M.

A Bilingual Nanny Your Children Will Receive With Joy Everyday

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
Loving nanny with a strong record of providing high quality care for children aged 6 months to 7 years. Great building relationships skills, punctual, responsible, honest and bilingual (English and Spanish). Here general duties and responsibilities I proudly have provided and I am ready to do: Infant care and hygiene...

Yolanda M. says "Lydia is first of all an amazing person, always willing to help. Her role as a nanny is taken with so much love and patience towards the children."

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Anita V.

Babysitter

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
For me , taking care new borns, toddler means provide them a safe environment, in and out of their houses . Interacting with the children by doing light reading , and helping withearly grade homework Bathed and fed the children according to parentsinstructions and expectations. Assisted with car pooling to near-by areas for...
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Patricia O.

Teacher And Tutor

Lincolnwood, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Patti. I am a wife and mother of two wonderful kids. I am also a high school teacher and a part time tutor. I have been in the education field for 9 years. I enjoy building confidence in kids when it comes to their academic struggles. I have worked with the following age groups: - High school students with a...
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Jade R.

Part-time Care Giver

Skokie, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
America Reads/Counts tutor (kindergarten, 1st, and 4th graders) 2018 YMCA lead camp counselor (2 years) 2016, 2017 Salvation Army camp counselor (1 year) 2014 CPR certified
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Loren B.

English Teacher Nannying + Tutoring This Summer!

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Passionate English teacher and childcare provider with 5 years of experience in nurturing and guiding adolescent minds. Dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for children to learn and grow. Skilled in developing age-appropriate activities, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring the...
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Nicole Q.

Responsible Yet Fun Babysitter!

Arlington Heights, IL

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$40/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...
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Kate S.

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I'm a certified middle school teacher and former camp counselor looking for a summer-time caregiving job. My passion for seeing children learn and grow led me to caregiving. I provide a nurturing and engaging environment for young ones. I am friendly, approachable and love to get to know each child's unique...
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Krina C.

I Am Ready To Marathon Read Bed Time Stories, Bake Mud Pies, And Facilitate Learning And Adventures.

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, my name is Krina, and I am a university student working on my undergraduate degree in English education to become a classroom teacher. When I am not at school or working for my on-campus athletics department, I spend my time reading, taking care of my plants and cat, or riding my bike around the city. Over the last decade, I...
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Gaby E.

Chicago, IL

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello! My name is Gaby and I am available for part-time child care and tutoring positions. In terms of child care, I have had over a decade of experience (ages 5mo to preteens) and being responsible for one to five children at a time. In those experiences, I've aided in homework, scheduled activities (sports, music, and other...
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Ryka O.

Experienced Nanny And Tutor With A Passion For Music And Creativity!

Chicago, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
With over 10 years of dedicated childcare and tutoring experience, I've had the joy of nurturing young minds and hearts. I've spent 2 years as a daycare teacher and after, four wonderful years with a loving family of three children ( 2 boys, 1 girl, ages 11 months, 2 years, and 4 years old when I started), watching them grow and...
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Summer S.

Child Care

Kenilworth, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
CPR and First Aid Certified Hi there! I'm an experienced childcare provider with a special passion for babies, though I love working with kids of all ages. My journey began with babysitting and grew into years of after-school care and four summers at camp, where I honed my skills in keeping kids active and entertained. I...
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Sandy N.

Elmwood Park, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
New mama to a sweet baby girl, looking for a part time position a few days a week, in the early mornings, or a position where I can bring my daughter and do a 'nanny share' situation where I can help create a growing friendship of parallel play. I am a certified K-6 teacher. I am trained in FUNdations, which is a phonics based...
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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

Claudia C.

Did an amazing job babysitting at my wedding multiple kids despite cancellations and a whole lot of confusion from my end. My kid had such a...

- Lee J.

Todd M.

Todd is a challenging and rewarding mentor. Holding me to high standards while offering me a constant avenue of support and resources, I saw...

- Benjamin U.

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 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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