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Imelda P.

Sub Teacher/tutor

Streamwood, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I offer systematic, structured learning experience in a more individualized setting, focuses to improve the tutee's self-esteem, attitude toward subject matter, and academic performance as well as personal growth. In addition to that, my tutoring style is a self-paced and self-directed learning process.
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Colleen G.

Experienced And Enthusiastic Sitter

Geneva, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, I am an experienced and enthusiastic sitter. I graduated from Saint Ambrose University this spring with a degree in Elementary Education and an endorsement in reading. I have two years of nannying experience along with two years of camp counselor experience. I love working with children and I am looking for a summer job...
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Mia H.

Hoffman Estates, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Mia and I am 18 years old. I have 6 years of experience babysitting and 3 years as a teachers assistant at a local Dance school in Hoffman Estates. I work as a gymnastics coach at the YMCA for ages 2-12. I am "Safe Sitter" Certified and have CPR training for adults and Infants. I am involved in Dance. On my free time,...
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Pravina P.

Reliable, Compassionate, Caring And A Great Communicator!

Schaumburg, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I enjoy children and treat them as I would my own children and grandchildren. I have a lifetime of experience taking care of children. I can help with preparing your child for preschool teaching colors, shapes, counting, the alphabet and reading. Playing games, singing songs and listening to and answering his/her questions to...
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Karen K.

Child Care Available

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I am a mother of two adult children and the grandmother of a boy that I cared for 4 days a week from the time he was born till he was 3 years old. I have a lot of experience caring for newborns as well as tutoring children ages pre school to 8 years in math, reading and homework assistance. I owned a catering business that had a...

Tim R. says "Karen nannied for us one day a week this year while our daughter was 4 months to 9 months old. She was timely, professional, and experienced, but most of all...

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Kristen F.

Part-Time Sitter

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Available Mondays - Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 5PM; occasional Fridays I'd describe myself as a caring, friendly, and patient babysitter with previous experience watching infants (~3 Mo.) through middle school-aged children. I also had other nanny jobs which included the following responsibilities: changing diapers, feeding,...

Care Member says "Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her expertise in...

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Nicole Q.

Responsible Yet Fun Babysitter!

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
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...

Lynne G. says "Niki is an amazing babysitter!! My kids loved having her watch them, which made my time out less stressful knowing my kids will be well taken care of! You...

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Anna L.

19 Yrs- Female

Batavia, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I have a lot of experience babysitting children of different ages. Throughout high school, I frequently babysat for many families with multiple children. One summer I babysat for a family with three girls and included structured dance lessons. I have a sister 5 years younger than me and have always been involved in helping take...

Elizabeth S. says "Anna is the sweetest with all 4 of our kids. She is kind and caring and trustworthy. I would recommend her in a heartbeat."

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Sasha P.

Full Time Nanny

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I am a full time professional nanny, mother's help, house manager and senior caregiver. I have a 19 years old son and I believe that only a mother truly knows what it is to have a child and really love that child, and know what is the best care for that child. I have been working for the past 15+ years as all of the above...

Alfredo C. says "Sasha was wonderful for our family. She was always on time and incredibly flexible for my ever changing schedule. We had a fairly difficult 3 month old...

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Jen B.

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I was a teacher for five years before pursuing my masters degree in social work. I currently am working as a child/adolescent therapist. I love to read, write, swim, dance, and travel. I am fully vaccinated and am happy to help with child care, tutoring, and any house hold chores. I am only able to take weekend jobs (Friday 7...

Kara C. says "Wonderful! Will definitely be using her again in the future. Was warm, caring, and compassionate with my young kids."

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Dora A.

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Childcare available. Hello , my name is Dora . I am a Medical Assistant and First Aid & CPR certified . I have a clean background , perfect driving record and references if needed . . From 2005 until mid 2010 , I am looking to work 25 to 30 hours and I am very much involved with their academics ( as I was a Teachers Aide ) and...
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Sabine F.

Tutor

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Spanish/Speech/Reading/Writing English/Reading/Writing Math I am a junior in college and just finished a semester studying in Barcelona. I am eager to share my love for the language and culture. I am also proficient in English reading and writing, along with math.

Lisa K. says "She is absolutely amazing!! My son loves her and she is helping him so much. We are so grateful for her!!"

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Irma M.

Bilingual Nanny/ Spanish Teacher

Hampshire, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am a teacher with more than 10 years of experience teaching and taking care of children from 0-12 years of age. My experience involves founding and running a kids learning center at a church in Venezuela. I have extensive experience orienting children in middle school, and I am fluent and fully literate in Spanish. I am also...

Care Member says "I have worked with Irma for two years now and I can’t imagine my life without her. We hired Irma to watch our son, Misha, who was about 9 months old at...

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Cecelia T.

Aurora, IL

4.3(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello. It's wonderful to connect with you and I hope that after reading more about me, you'd consider me as a great fit for your family! I have 15 years of childcare experience, starting with four years in a private school working with newborn-Pre-K. I then transitioned to nannying, spending over six years with one family and...

Lauren J. says "Cece is amazing! She extremely patient and kind and truly has a gift for working with small kids. Our children love when she babysits! She's wonderful...

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Jeri R.

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
For eight years, I taught special education (learning disabilities) in the public schools. Since my first son was born, I've been a stay-at-home mom. For the past 24 years, I've been homeschooling my kids. During those years, I also taught preschool at our co-op, Now that I only have a senior at home, I really miss caring...

Jeff B. says "I would highly recommend Jeri. My 7 year old son absolutely adored her. "

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Tatyana P.

Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 20 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety and...

Stephanie B. says "Tatyana is an exceptional caregiver. She is compassionate, patient, and goes above and beyond to foster a nurturing, age-appropriate environment....

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Kiya S.

I'm Kiya! A College Student Home For The Summer!

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi I'm Kiya! I am a recent grad of Alabama State University where I studied rehabilitation services. I am in the process of getting my masters to become a pediatric occupational therapist. My hobbies include cheering, reading and fashion! Over the summer I worked part time at webster childcare center where I care for...

Hailey F. says "Kiya was amazing and my children had so much fun with her! She was responsible and communicated very well."

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Darlene D.

Montgomery, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I tutor ESL to adults & students. I tutor elementary spelling, reading, writing, language arts, phonics, speaking skills & grammar. I tutor students w/ Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ADD, ADHD, autism spectrum, Down Syndrome, Asperger, & other physical disabilities & students with no disabilities. More than 12 yrs experience. I have...

Nidhi J. says "Darlene is an exceptional individual. She knows how to guide my children ages 6 and 10. Darlene is always punctual and professional in all the sense. I...

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Lucia E.

Love Kids And Fully Vaccinated!

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi my name is Lucia! I'm a fun, energetic, and outgoing nanny with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I absolutely love helping with schoolwork and creating an engaging, educational environment while keeping things fun and lighthearted. Whether it's tackling homework, building science projects, or...

Greeshma N. says "Ms. Lucia is an excellent tutor. My 4th grader son's grades improved phenomenally after Ms. Lucia started tutoring him."

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Robin F.

Stay At Home Mom Wants To Help With E-learning/child Care

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
I've been a stay at home Mom/Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 + years. My oldest child is 30, and my youngest just graduated high school, and turned 18. I am looking for part time caregiver position. I have worked with elderly care, handicapped, disabled, learning disabled, ADHD, special needs, of teenagers to senior citizens....

Care Member says "She is an amazing caregiver. Her patience and compassion is awesome. She goes above and beyond. I so appreciate her. "

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of November 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

Karen K.

Karen nannied for us one day a week this year while our daughter was 4 months to 9 months old. She was timely, professional, and...

- Tim R.

Kristen F.

Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her...

- Care member

Nicole Q.

Niki is an amazing babysitter!! My kids loved having her watch them, which made my time out less stressful knowing my kids will be well...

- Lynne G.

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 $15.00 per hour as of November 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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