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In my 10 plus years of caretaking, I have worked with many families with a variety of support needs. I have experience with all ages, ranging from infant to adult care, and with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and other mental and physical disabilities. I am passionate about caretaking, and find great...
Bonnie K.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
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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
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"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, which our kids were missing.
Thank you, Bonnie - you...
Reviewed by Lara S.
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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...
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My name is Kelsey, I am currently a Masters in Social Work and Conflict Resolution student and a 2019 graduate with a dual bachelors in Psychology and Social Science. I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19. My past experience is with kids from ages 0-13 working a wide range of jobs from a full-time, live-in nanny to an...
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"Kelsey watched our 7 month old son throughout 2 evenings while we were in Chicago visiting for a wedding. I highly recommend her. She was punctual, her communication was stellar and she was loving with our son....
Reviewed by Matthew B.
Ezra S.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr
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I have been tutoring young children since I was a freshman in high school, in both religious and secular contexts. I am stronger in English and History, however, I am comfortable tutoring in math up to pre-algebra, and science up to basic biology.
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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...
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"Lidia is a great caretaker. Always attentive to the kids needs. Always punctual, very dependable and always goes the extra mile."
Reviewed by Shenny G.
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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...
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"She was lovely and cheerful when taking care of my newborn. Also was very punctual, I would rehire her anytime."
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My name is Michelle. I have been a nanny for over 20 years. I have 2 boys that are now young adults. I love my career as a nanny. I believe I am so much more. A role model, teacher and part of the family. I do lots of activities including arts and crafts, games, music, reading, and learning ABC's and numbers. I also help with...
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"Michelle has watched my older son after school and they have always gotten along very well! I am amazed at her ability to care for several children at a time and yet be able to provide them each with personal...
Reviewed by Irina H.
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Hey there! I'm Kayla, a nanny on the north side of Chicago. I am very active with my children. On any given day you'll catch us on a beach picnic reading a book or building a castle, taking a snowy walk, at a museum perusing the signs, discovering a new park, hosting a playdate, or on just about any safe adventure you can think...
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"Kayla has watched my 9 year old daughter for the last three years. She takes her to school about three days a week. My daughter loves her and has really connected with her. She is great at communicating and...
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I am from Brazil and I have been living in the US for four years now, and I have been a nanny ever since. I used to be an ESL teacher back in my country for kids from 4 to 14 years old, I was also an auxiliary teacher for autistic kids. Since I started as a nanny, I worked with ages from 2 months old to 5 years old. I love to...
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"Karla has been such an amazing addition to our family the last year. Our daughter loves her "Kar" and is so excited to see her everyday. Karla is always on time, thinks of creative activities and always cleans...
Reviewed by Kari M.
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As a babysitter, I have nine years of experience. I worked for six months as a full time nanny and started when the child was 4 months old. During college, I worked as a camp counselor, so I love crafts. I was a teacher's assistant in the Early Child Development Lab for two and a half years. At the daycare center, I worked with...
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"Smart, attentive, caring, and a good sense of humor. Katie is excellent. "
Reviewed by James G.
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Hello, parents! I have served as a tutor/mentor for my two younger sisters for their entire academic careers and substantially enjoyed the role to the extent that I sought it professionally two years ago. I believe tutoring is related to both intellectual and personal growth such that I strategize around the individual strengths...
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"Salma tutored my 7th grade son in math for 8 months prior to the shelter in place orders. She was very calm and consistent in working with a challenging student."
Reviewed by Susan T.
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I am a classical musician and teacher with over 10 years of experience nannying and teaching all ages. Fully vaccinated!
I have worked with many families in Chicago, Iowa, and Colorado, doing occasional sitting and nannying for children and infants for over 15 years. Additionally, I previously had an almost two year placement...
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"Nora is a fun, professional, dedicated educator. I have known Nora for 6 years as a professional musician as well as a friend; she is always encouraging her students to be their best. Her students excel and...
Reviewed by Suzanne G.
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I have been caring and teaching for 8 years and work with children from a wide variety of backgrounds and needs! I am currently a second grade special education teacher. I specialize in reading and phonics instruction for students with diverse needs, including dyslexia and autism. I received my elementary teaching degree from...
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"We had a great experience with Eila watching our 2 y/o! She was friendly, communicative, and trustworthy. Our daughter was in good hands and we would/will hire her again."
Reviewed by Jillian D.
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I babysat for a very busy family for 3 years. I was responsible for three children (mostly 2 because the third is a teen and very after school activities oriented), since they were 3, 5 and 13. I mostly did after school babysitting, from picking them up from school to warming up dinner, helping with homework, and taking each one...
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"We absolutely LOVE Cristina! We were in a pinch to quickly hire a nanny for our boy/girl 5 month old twins and Cristina was a godsend. She was always on time, proactive in anticipating the needs of my babies....
Reviewed by Melody D.
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I am currently a senior in high school and I am ahead in my math classes and very good at social studies all the way up to the 12th-grade level. I am in the top 3 percent of my class and have maintained a 4. 0 GPA throughout high school. I have been tutoring and mentoring children both privately and in school, since I was in the...
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Hello my name is Carmen I am CPR certificate I have nanny for 10years 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...
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"Carmen has been watching our 11 month old for the past few weeks and has been fantastic! She genuinely engages with our baby girl and is very attentive to her needs. I currently work from home full time, so I...
Reviewed by Heather P.
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Hello! My name is Nova and I'm so glad you decided to stop by and read my bio! :)
I create a nurturing and engaging environment that promotes the well-being and development of young minds. Skilled in organizing educational activities, fostering creativity, and maintaining a safe space for children to thrive. Committed to...
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"We do play dates and I can’t tell how much my baby loves her. She is very sweet, reliable, smart, outgoing and very patient 🥰 also very clean and organized. "
Reviewed by Maria C.
Jennifer D.
Chicago, IL
$39/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Happy! Safe! Healthy! That's my main goal when caring for your little ones! I have more than three decades of childcare experience... mom, preschool teacher, nanny, babysitter! From newborns to teens, multiples, single child and large groups, I've done it all.
Arts and crafts, Pinterest snacks, reading, imaginative play,...
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"Jennifer is the most wonderful nanny! She is so sweet and loving I knew right away she would take great care of my baby! She also loves doing art projects with him that are age appropriate and I loved coming...
Reviewed by Rebecca L.
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I started in preschools in the 2. 5-3. 5 age group the gradually moved into substitute teaching. I have experience with special needs kids (autistic, paraplegic, blind, cognitive impairment, emotional/behavioral impairment). I have gathered several tricks in my time sub teaching and working in the preschool setting I would have...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in River Forest, IL
Bonnie K.
5.0
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, which our kids were missing.
Thank you, Bonnie - you helped our kids a great deal!
- Lara S.
Kelsey D.
5.0
Kelsey watched our 7 month old son throughout 2 evenings while we were in Chicago visiting for a wedding. I highly recommend her. She was punctual, her communication was stellar and she was loving with our son. Kelsey is everything you could ask for in a babysitter/nanny!
- Matthew B.
Lidia M.
5.0
Lidia is a great caretaker. Always attentive to the kids needs. Always punctual, very dependable and always goes the extra mile.
- Shenny G.
Laura O.
5.0
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 is very open to communication and is very kind when it comes to facing a problem, whenever I need help, I will take Lau into account for her...
- Care member
Michelle C.
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Michelle has watched my older son after school and they have always gotten along very well! I am amazed at her ability to care for several children at a time and yet be able to provide them each with personal attention. There is plenty to do in the playroom or enjoy time in the backyard when the...
- Irina H.
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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 $20.00 per hour as of May 2024. 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 3 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.