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Mary H.

Tutor

South Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Based on my previous years as a classroom teacher for grades 3 & 4, and my substitute experience, I am available for tutoring students from grades K - 8th grade. My specialties are reading, language arts, and math. I can create a program tailored to your student's needs and am happy to work with your child's educational team to...

Caroline K. says "Mary was an absolute blessing to our family! She tutored our son 3x/week and created lesson plans and really fun, engaging activities for him. We've...

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Elisabeth R.

Experienced Tutor/Mature Nanny/Babysitter For Part-Time/Full-Time

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! Thanks for reading my profile. I have been providing child care for the past 13 years. I am dependable, energetic, fun, responsible, loving, and nurturing. I've loved caring for children since I was young. I have earned my BA in Psychology from North Central College with an emphasis on child development, family dynamics,...

Jackie S. says "Elisabeth has helped us out a few times and she's great! She is punctual, dependable and kind. She keeps you posted and has a way of making you feel comfy...

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Ariona L.

Part-Time Caregiver And Babysitter

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hey! My name is Ariona, I am 30 years old and the mother to a beautiful 5 yo daughter who is growing way too fast. As a mother myself, I know how hard it can be to juggle caring for your child or children, working, and making sure your home is neat and tidy- especially during this pandemic. I am here to help with...

Joe M. says "Ariona is my wife and I am beyond blessed to have her as the mother of my daughter. Usually parents will bicker about how one parent does their parenting but...

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Syda Y.

Nanny (Full-Time) That Loves Kids

Hanover Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
As a mother of 3 kids and the eldest of 7 siblings, I have over 20 years of child care experience, so being a nanny comes very naturally for me. I believe this experience with infants to teenagers, my tutoring knowledge and arts and crafts background, makes me an excellent nanny. I am a responsible and has experience babysitter...

Rachael J. says "My 6-year-old LOVED staying with Syda. Syda cooked for her each day and played Barbies & Monster High. Syda's family (3 daughters and husband) are very...

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Jennifer D.

Carol Stream, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience as a babysitter and nanny. I am a certified elementary school teacher. I have provided interventions for students struggling with math and reading and have been a 3rd grade teacher for the past 2 years. I enjoy getting the opportunity to think outside the box and create activities where kids...

Care Member says "Jenn is wonderful with the kids. She finds engaging activities for them but also makes time for quiet activities as well. She treats them with...

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Tracy S.

Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care

Bartlett, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have over 20 years of child care experience, within a daycare facility, nannying, directing and teaching a church bible school, and providing home daycare out of my house. I have my CNA license and I am CPR certified with infants through adults. I am extremely compassionate and I love children and animals! I enjoy care giving...

Christina K. says "Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I...

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Linda M.

Hoffman Estates, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a single stay at home mom. I love children ! I am a retired certified teachers assistant. I have assisted in classes from Pre- K to 3rd grade for catholic schools. I also have baby sat for the infants section of our daycare since 2011 , and I have a background check on file with them as well. I love to do all kinds of arts...

Care Member says "Linda was sweet,kind and true professional. She was on time and also provided updates via text"

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Tunde M.

Kind And Responsible Part-time Nanny

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I have three years of teaching (elementary school) and eight years of nannying experience. In 2019 December my husband and I were blessed with a sweet baby girl. Therefore, I would love to find a part-time job, where I could look after your child along with mine in my home in Schaumburg. My main goal is to provide a relaxed,...

Megan K. says "Tunde cared for our daughter part-time for about 7months. She was always on time, reliable, and went out of her way to make our lives easier! Our daughter...

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Elisabeth R.

Experienced Part-Time Tutor Available

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a private tutor for the past 9 years! I have tutored all ages and enjoy seeing children learn. I have earned my BA in Psychology with my focus being on child and adolescent development and learning styles at North Central College, and have completed my music minor and a focus in business. As a result I know how to...

Brooklyn S. says "She is very passionate and upbeat! She places value in progress over the focus on a grade- which for us was the perfect fit! She worked well with my 15...

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Bryonna F.

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
I love children and animals they are my two favorite things in the whole world! I speak fluent English as well as Polish which I can also read and write in therefor I can teach it as well. I have cared for many children in the past from infancy to young teens so I have 4 years of experience with children from a few different...

Johanna Q. says "She is amazing, she did a great job taking care of my son and he wanted to see her again and of course we want her in the future for our next time...

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Gregory T.

Tutor For Academics And Musical Instruments

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm Greg, and I'm a private tutor in St. Charles. I've been tutoring professionally since 2017 when I began teaching private lessons at a music studio. I have since started my own business and have expanded to tutoring academic subjects. Through this time I've worked both adults and kids of all ages, including public school,...

Tereza M. says "Greg is a fantastic tutor. He provides wonderful support on our homeschooling journey. It is very easy to recommend him here. Greg has a wonderful way of...

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Jessica A.

Carol Stream, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Jessica and I am a 5th grade teacher at an elementary school. I am in my 9th year of teaching and would love to provide my tutoring services to your student. I am very educated on the state standards and the requirements at each grade level. I also just completed my masters in Curriculum and Instruction with a...
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Renee G.

Nanny/sitter/healthcare Giver

Streamwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
A little bit about me. I have a background in the medical field and in the health and fitness industry. I also have a strong background being a Nanny/caregiver/sitter. I am a mother of two amazing kids now both in college and have been married for 23 years. I am currently with a family of 3 boys that I've all had since birth...

Care Member says "Renee has been a great addition to our family for the past two years. She is great with our two kids. Renee is also great with our short notice needs...

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Celeste W.

Cece Teacher- Summer Nanny

Saint Charles, IL

from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am currently a fifth grade teacher in district 303. I have previously taught Kindergarten, worked at a daycare, and been a nanny for a family in Wheaton. I'd describe my personality as trusting, hardworking, and goofy. I like working with kids because of their curiosity, energy and creativity. I'm looking for a job that...
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Kaitlynn A.

Ms. Kaitlynn

Schaumburg, IL

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$22/hr
Hi! I am a certified special education teacher of five years. I love working with children and seeing them grow. I have worked with varying ages and grade levels, Kindergarten - 3rd grade, and middle grades. I support growth and learning by providing a fun creative space and fun learning activities to be their curious...
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Diana S.

Hoffman Estates, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello families! I know your children are your whole world and I treat them with care as if they were my own. I am a licensed EMT professional, have taught in Preschool settings and kindergarten through 8th grade tutoring, and have a Bachelors degree in Social Work. I'm open to laundry, dishes, and cleaning as well. I believe...
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Kathi G.

Carpentersville, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, My name is Kathi. I have nannied for children for over 35 years. For the past six years, I have taught at a private Christian school. I taught K4 preschool for two years and kindergarten for four years. At church, I volunteered as the nursery director for 6 years. I have taught nursery, twos, threes, and four and...
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Sarah W.

Summer Math And Reading Tutor

Schaumburg, IL

from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am available beginning June 2nd for summer child care. I am an elementary school teacher and have been teaching for the past 16 years. I also have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I am responsible, warm, fun, creative, and love kids. I'm also really good at home organization and would be happy to help you...
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Mackenzie S.

Schaumburg, IL

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello and thank you for taking some time to read my profile. I am home for the summer from my first year in college and am looking to earn some money. Given I have two younger brothers I know I would make a great babysitter. I like working with kids because they're fun, easy to deal with, and I like teaching them new things. I...
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Laurie H.

Saint Charles, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
I love to read with kids, play outside if it's nice out & I love to see kids happy!! Go on walks, go to park, ride bikes. Help with homework if needed.
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in South Elgin, IL

Reading Tutors in South Elgin, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Mary H.

Mary was an absolute blessing to our family! She tutored our son 3x/week and created lesson plans and really fun, engaging activities for...

- Caroline K.

Elisabeth R.

Elisabeth has helped us out a few times and she's great! She is punctual, dependable and kind. She keeps you posted and has a way of making...

- Jackie S.

Ariona L.

Ariona is my wife and I am beyond blessed to have her as the mother of my daughter. Usually parents will bicker about how one parent does...

- Joe M.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in South Elgin, IL

Hiring a local reading tutor in South Elgin, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 per hour as of June 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 1 reading tutors in South Elgin, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from South Elgin 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 South Elgin 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 South Elgin 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 South Elgin, 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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