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60 reading tutors are listed in Vernon Hills, IL
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 3 years
Reading tutors in Vernon Hills, IL
Viktoriya V.
Vernon Hills, IL
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, I am also currently a tutor in high school mathematics. I know a lot of math since as a Engineering student I needed to take the highest math courses. I also have worked at Kumon for 2 years as a math and English tutor.
I am 22 years old and graduated Stevenson high school. Now I am commuting to college in the city,...
5.0
"Viktoriya is an amazing tutor, and she is really good at explaining the math questions in a way that makes sense. She helps me as a visual learner see why the problem should be solved that way by helping me...
Reviewed by Arthur R.
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I am currently a junior in high school and love working with kids and love to teach them. I'm well rounded in all subjects and worked with toddlers teaching them last year in preschool development at school. I also work with special needs kids at my high school and am very comfortable with them and I help them understand the...
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Hello! My name is Ramey and I work mostly full-time at The Goddard School teaching kids Chess and acting as a specialist. I have time in the evenings to tutor and would love to help you!
5.0
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Hello! My name is Sarah. I've worked with children my whole life, starting out in an arts and crafts studio with children aged 5-16, to babysitting date nights to nannying for various families long term, 5 days a week. I've had experience managing 2 and 3 kids daily, prepping dinners and lunches, light house keeping, driving...
5.0
"Sarah nannied for our two kids (ages 3 and 1) for three months over the summer. She was great! Super reliable, good communication skills, and easy-going about what was needed from her each day. My 3-year old...
Reviewed by Gina H.
5.0
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My name is Malgorzata. I have 15 years of experience working with children ages 0 through 15 years. I'm a patient, energetic, and hardworking person who loves working with kids. I can provide reading, singing, painting, dancing, teach kids numbers, letters, shapes, Polish language, going to the parks, library and more. I have an...
5.0
"Gosia was wonderful with our son from 12 weeks to 7 months. She was incredibly helpful with keeping up with household needs in addition to providing loving care to the baby. Gosia is active, kind, reliable,...
Reviewed by Devin R.
Jennifer S.
Lake Zurich, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, my name is Jen. I appreciate you taking the time to review my bio. I am looking for a family that I can grow with long term. I have 14 years of hands on experience working with infants on up. I am very trustworthy, neat, dependable, attentive and energetic. I have worked as a assistant preschool teacher, volleyball coach,...
5.0
"Jen is wonderful. She is creative, fun, nurturing, engaging, clean, timely, responsible, and reliable. She loves our children, and they love her. She does a fantastic job of managing our baby and toddler; she...
Reviewed by Lauren M.
5.0
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Hello parents!
My bachelor's degree is in Elementary Education with a Spanish (foreign language) concentration. Additionally, I have Master's Degrees in Curriculum Design and as a Reading Specialist. I am bilingual (English and Spanish) and have 10 years experience working with elementary aged children (K-5) in small groups as...
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Caitlin. She has brought my first grader up to speed with reading, she's amazing! My son loves her and cannot wait until their tutor time each week. She has...
Reviewed by Lyndsay C.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Amanda and I go to Illinois State University and I am looking for a nanny job over the summer or any babysitting or nannying jobs during the school year as well. I am a Special Education major and I can really meet any needs for your kids! I have tutored several students throughout several grades and with a...
5.0
"Amanda is a wonderful addition to our family. The kids had a great time with her. We all look forward to her coming back."
Reviewed by Addie E.
Tatyana P.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.
5.0
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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 18 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...
5.0
"Tatyana watches our 2.5 year old son who is on the spectrum twice per week and she has been wonderful with him. She takes him on walks and goes outside when weather permits, she plays with him indoors and is...
Reviewed by Agni K.
5.0
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I am a 30-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I have continued to do what I love best and that's be with kids. I feel like the BEST me is brought out when I'm around your kids and I would love the opportunity to be your babysitter/Nanny. I love going to the...
5.0
"Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of...
Reviewed by Michelle L.
Paige C.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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I am majoring in elementary education so I have lots of experience in classrooms. I have tutored many children from the ages of 6-12. I am also on my college dance team. I have taught dancers from the ages of 3-12 as I have trained for over 15 years in all genres.
5.0
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Thank you for reading my profile. I have more than 15 years of child care experience. I trained as an RN in England and worked in the Pediatric nursing field for several years. Since re-locating to the Chicago area in 2008, I have had several nanny positions. I also worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Lurie Children's...
5.0
"Cicely is amazing! Awesome with kids;patient, kind, interactive. Everything you want in a sitter/nanny.
Highly recommend!!"
Reviewed by Jennifer S.
5.0
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Hello! I am a mother of two beautiful adult daughters. I have been working with kids for other families for about 10 years. I also have great references that can be provided.
My background and driving records excellent.
CPR and AED trained and certified.
I have a car so I can take the kids to school, activities and anywhere...
5.0
"She is the most reliable person and good with kids. I would highly recommend her for babysitting job."
Reviewed by Tammy C.
Amy L.
Lake Forest, IL
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Tutoring For Children K-6, Certified Teacher With Experience
5.0
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I am a certified teacher of K-8th grades who has taken time off to raise my own children. I have taught 4th, 2nd, and 1st grades and having training in behavior therapy. I am available during after school and early evening hours and have reasonable rates.
5.0
"Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her."
Reviewed by Laila H.
5.0
(3)
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Hello, my name is Justyna. I have 22 years of experience as a nanny and teacher.
I truly enjoy being outdoors with the kids. In case of a bad weather, we'll get creative and curious! I will read a lot of books to your little ones and prioritize sensory playtime. With your pre and school age kiddos I would play board games,...
5.0
"I have known Justyna for almost 4 years through our former nanny. The girl she was watching and my daughter became very good friends. They had frequent playdates, met at the park and at school every day. I got...
Reviewed by Care member
4.3
(3)
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I have always gravitated towards working with children. I began babysitting for my younger sister/family friends at a young age and continued to do so throughout High School. During High School I participated in an Early Childhood class for two years where we were taught how to teach and worked with preschoolers several times...
5.0
"We hired Lauren to care for our daughter and she quickly became part of our family. If my husband didn't need to relocate due to his work I have no doubt that she would still be our sitter. Lauren was extremely...
Reviewed by Sarah E.
5.0
(2)
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Hello parents!
I have spent 20+ years caring for children (newborns-12 years old) and am currently an elementary education teacher (kindergarten through second grade) with master's degrees in reading and curriculum design.
I spend the majority of my day with young children and am also bilingual (English and Spanish speaking)....
5.0
"Caitlin responded quickly and allowed short notice babysitting after my original sitter cancelled on me. She was punctual, courteous, and provided quality care. Would definitely rehire."
Reviewed by Frank G.
5.0
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Hello, I have an extensive background with infants to teenagers. I worked at Lake Forest Park District for 9 years plus. During that time, I took care of different families and a few of them are like my family now after 11 years for working for them. I have a Bachelors degree from Valparaiso University and CPR/AED certified. I...
5.0
"Katie is wonderful with children… Caring, energetic, very attentive, and fun. She is very dependable, always on time and both are children adore her."
Reviewed by Care member
Sheri G.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher/Nanny Looking For Full -Time Job I Have 25+ Years Experience
3.0
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I have experience between the ages of 3 mos/pre k kindergarten. I love doing arts and crafts, singing, reading, cooking and playing outside.
5.0
"We interviewed Sheri for our nanny position. She was very sweet with our daughter, had great ideas for activities to do with her, and seemed very genuine. She also comes with 10 years of experience with kids...
Reviewed by Kristy B.
5.0
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Master's Degree in Education and over 20 years of classroom experience teaching math, English, language arts, science, music/drama and art. I currently hold an Illinois certificate teaching 1st - 9th grade with endorsements in math, language arts, social studies and art. In addition, I have over 7 years experience as a...
5.0
"Lauren is the perfect tutor for our son with reading challenges. She is to the point with him and he is now motivated to learn and to excel. Super happy we found Lauren and excited to see further progress"
Reviewed by Masha L.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Vernon Hills, IL
Viktoriya V.
5.0
Viktoriya is an amazing tutor, and she is really good at explaining the math questions in a way that makes sense. She helps me as a visual learner see why the problem should be solved that way by helping me visualize it on a graph.
- Arthur R.
Sarah C.
5.0
Sarah nannied for our two kids (ages 3 and 1) for three months over the summer. She was great! Super reliable, good communication skills, and easy-going about what was needed from her each day. My 3-year old son and 1-year old daughter were big fans. Sarah took note of the kids' interests and played...
- Gina H.
Malgorzata K.
5.0
I HIGHLY recommend Margie! We loved having her in our home. She was on time, reliable, trustworthy and responsible. She took initiative to always stay busy and never sat around. I never saw her looking at her phone.
She was always kind and engaging with my kids. I love that she read them books...
- Ashley S.
Jennifer S.
5.0
Jennifer is amazing! She is so caring, friendly, outgoing and professional! She is a gem. I would highly recommend Jennifer to anyone.
- Tamar S.
Caitlin N.
5.0
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Caitlin. She has brought my first grader up to speed with reading, she's amazing! My son loves her and cannot wait until their tutor time each week. She has instilled a love of reading and learning in him. Caitlin is smart, kind, funny, and awesome at...
- Lyndsay C.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Vernon Hills, IL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Vernon Hills, IL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Vernon Hills, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 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 Vernon Hills, IL?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in Vernon Hills, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills, IL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, 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.