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Karly has watched our boys (ages 10 and 14), one of which is on the autism spectrum, and she's also watched our niece and nephew. She's…
Review for Karly T. by Rachel L.
Deidre was early very kind and helpful!
Review for Deidre S. by Brittany F.
Deb is very great with my 2 month old son. She’s very hands on and patient—almost like a mother figure. Might I add that she cleans the…
Review for Deborah S. by Care member
Reading tutors in River Forest, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Karly, and I'm a graduate student that just recently moved to Chicago for school. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, and spent the past year as a kindergarten teaching assistant in St. Louis. I am currently pursuing my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and hope to work with young...
Karly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Karly has watched our boys (ages 10 and 14), one of which is on the autism spectrum, and she's also watched our niece and nephew. She's great with communication, very punctual, and all the kids really like her! I only hesitate to leave a review because I hope...
Rachel L.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a loving caring nanny for the last 20 years. My last position lasted over eight to half years. It was for two lovely little girls who are now ages 8-1/2 and 6-1/2. Both attend school all day now so my services were no longer needed. During my time there, I performed a variety of duties. I did everything from the...
Deidre can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Deidre was early very kind and helpful!"
Brittany F.
4.6
(17)
Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of 5 amazing children and are all adults now & will work within 10 miles I do have a very Flexible schedule and available full time or part time, nights weekends and date nights as well. I'm full of Energy and a hard worker and passionate about my work and the children. I also worked in a daycare watching multiple...
Deborah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Deborah worked with us for a month while we transitioned between two au pairs. She was absolutely wonderful and we wish we could have worked with her longer! In fact, we hope to in the future. She was great with our nine month old and 3.5 year old. She is...
Care member
4.8
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kimberly and I live on the border of Chicago/OakPark area. I'm a patient and loving mom of two beautiful children. Cooking, reading, playing games and creative activities are some of the things I love to do. I've had the privilege of working with children of all ages from infancy through adolescence over the...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kimberly is such a sweet caring woman. Always there when you need her. Very punctual and professional. I know my daughter is in safe hands whenever with her. "
Care member
Andrea P.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Love Children And I Am One Month Away From Completing My Degree In Early Childhood Education
5.0
(1)
I love teaching children new things like science, math, and history and having them come back to show me what they have learned. My goal is to help the children I encounter to reach their cognitive and social-emotional milestones. When I can present an activity that will touch on every single developmental stage to help advance...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Isabelle C.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Bella! I am the oldest of 7 children and have been caring for friends and family since I can remember. I enjoy being outside, crafting, reading, and music. I offer help tutoring, cooking and light cleaning/organizing. I am currently a college student living in the Lincoln Park area and my schedule is flexible!
Isabelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Isabelle is a very impressive and responsible person who displays maturity well beyond her years. Her daily experience that she described watching children, carpooling, and cooking make her a great candidate. My 2 boys really liked her and felt very at ease...
Joan S.
Aubrie C.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from the College of Charleston in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. I received my master's degree in Organizational/Industrial Psychology in 2022. In my free time, I enjoy going for hikes with my dog and spending time with family and friends. I have cared for children of all ages and I enjoy playing games,...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aubrie is a hard worker and enjoys being around and caring for children of all ages. She has watched my daughter, who is 10 now, since she was an infant. She can help with homework, play games, go to a park, take walks, prepare dinner and help with bedtime. Her...
Lisa O.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with a Bachelor's in Psychology from IU, and I currently work as a mental health professional with children and adolescents. I found that I loved working with kids when I first started babysitting in high school, and I have continued to do so since. I was an older sibling and cousin in a large family so being a...
Ashlynn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashlynn is such a gem! She is so caring and kind with our son. She is extremely responsive and flexible. Would absolutely recommend her!! "
Care member
4.3
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My experience in childcare includes over three years at a licensed daycare facility with children aging from infant to 12 years. I have been a nanny for over 20+ years caring for infants to 9-year-olds in private homes. I have 12 nieces/nephews ranging in ages 3 months to 21 years old, so I can handle any situation presented...
Nereida can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Nene was a wonderful caregiver for our four-year-old and four-month-old. She was active with the older child, always doing art projects or playing games. She got the baby on a nap schedule and read to him regularly. Nene is highly interactive - she plays with the...
Dana M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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!
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 them and I can't thank them enough for making everyone's day special!"
Lee J.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for taking a look at my profile! I currently have availability;
M-Th at or after 5:30 p.m.
F-Su All day (including date nights)
I have always had a good connection with kids and since middle school, I have looked after the children of neighbors and family members. I have volunteered at summer camps and I...
Joanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Joanna to take care of our 5 year old daughter and 1 year old son. She is a wonderful person and our children love her. We're a household that doesn't like too much screen time and she respected that completely. She is also a great cook which was an added...
Natalie B.
4.7
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Shadiya :) I am an extremely fun and loving nanny. I am a mom myself to 3 girls, ages 17, 14, and 6. Together, we love to bake cookies, read, play board games, watch movies, go to the beach, or sled in the snow!
I am a state certified teacher in Illinois, but I am just a little bit tired of 20+ kids in the...
Shadiya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"It is my pleasure to recommend Shadiya as a nanny or child care provider. She has worked with my family since September 2021 and has been a value asset from the first day.
Her creative ways of entertaining a child are most appreciated. Shadiya taught my...
Randy O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
(4)
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...
Karalin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"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 very dependable and we trust her for driving our little one around. We wanted to keep her full time for when our...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Ian is a recent college graduate with a love of language, writing, and programming who is excited to gain teaching experience and meet new people.
5.0
"Reliable, responsive and smart. My kids love him. Our favorite babysitter."
Hilary B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Karolina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We interviewed Karolina before going a different childcare route and loved her! She was very punctual, friendly, very experienced, and very obviously caring of children, based on what we saw from her interactions with my 2 month old son. She was also super sweet...
Jenna P.
5.0
(1)
I have some experience tutoring fellow students at Clemson, and I enjoyed that quite a bit. I have been a part of PEER programs, which provided me with the ability to teach someone else how to apply the skills I already have.
5.0
"Nyla was amazing with my child. She made so much progress in a short amount of time.."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 53 years old. I raised 2 children, so I have a lot of experience with small kids and teenagers. I have a Bachelor's degree in history from a well-known university in Poland. I prefer that kids don't watch TV or play computer games too much. I think that more educational experience, like reading, studying history, geography,...
Grazyna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grazyna -- she was always Grace to us -- was an amazing babysitter for my son. She started caring for him on a part time basis when he was 2.5 years old. She was with us through his kindergarten year. What I most appreciate about Grace was the love she showed my...
Teresa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Amy and I'm a full-time Montessori preschool teacher looking to babysit in my spare time. I started my teaching career at a preschool in Marin County, California. I absolutely loved this job and quickly fell in love with early childhood education. Through education courses at St. Mary's College of California, I learned...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a professional hotelier who's just left the industry, I'm looking for a long-term position to become an extension of a loving family to grow with. I've been intermittently caring for children from infants to teenagers throughout the years. I have a degree in Theatre Arts and am very fun and outgoing. I like to be active and...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan is excellent with children. She engages them in all activities such as going to the park, walks, baking, arts and crafts, reading and play time. Morgan watched our 2 young girls when we did an overnight trip to a wedding. Our girls had so much fun with...
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in River Forest, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in River Forest, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in River Forest, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $23.50 per hour as of May 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in River Forest, IL?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in River Forest, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from River Forest 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 River Forest that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in River Forest, IL?
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 River Forest 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in River Forest, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in River Forest, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in River Forest, IL can I hire?
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.