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Abigail P.

Nanny Long Term/ PT

Kenosha, WI

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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm 26 years years and I work as nanny for 7 years now. I'm CPR-certified, Covid-vaccinated, Tdap vaccinated. Mother language: Portuguese, Second language: English I consider myself patient, very active, dependable, punctual and caring nanny. I've been watching Henry since he was 4m and now he's about to turn 2y. I fed him (I...
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Andy B.

Antioch, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Former full-time middle and high school teacher. Experience includes both general and special education. Subjects of particular strength include English and Social Sciences. Two years experience as a paid in home tutor. Hold current substitute teacher credentials.
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Kennedy S.

Fun Educator

Gurnee, IL

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$21/hr
3 years experience
I am a full time 5th grade teacher during the school year with 3 years of experience. I can teach all subjects in the elementary realm, and I also have a special education endorsement. I have previously worked with adults and children with disabilities at a summer camp for 2 years as well.
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Mary Margaret K.

Special Education Teacher Looking for Summer Care

Antioch, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I am a 4th/5th grade special education teacher during the school year. I have worked with children from Kindergarten through 7th grade for over 15 years. I have my SLANT certification, which is an Orton Gillingham reading program. I am looking to work for a few hours during the summer, specifically during the week. I have a...
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Jai S.

Fun And Dependable Nanny

Kenosha, WI

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I grew up learning how to care for children. My mother owned her own in-home daycare and always taught us the proper ways to encourage children and help them grow. I've been a kindergarten teacher at Camp Wakonda for 4 consecutive years. I've also worked at local summer camps and daycares. I have worked with all ages but...

Renee D. says "Jai did a wonderful job caring for my two year old and five year old. She was early, played with both kids while helping, and my kids loved how kind and...

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Christina G.

Experienced, Dependable Sitter

Silver Lake, WI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, my name is Christina, and I have 30 years of experience in child care- baby-sitting, working in day care, nannying, teaching preschool, running an in home day care, and raising my two great kids (ages 19 and 16). I love teaching children new skills through play, reading, and age appropriate activities, and am attentive and...

Anne-marie M. says "Christina goes above and beyond to connect with children. She is creative and made many priceless crafts with our children. She is personable,...

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Mariah O.

Experienced Nanny

Kenosha, WI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Mariah, I have over 11 years of nanny experience. I've nannied for ages newborn and up and love my job! I'm honestly just a kid at heart. I speak fluent Spanish and am willing to teach it to the children I care for. I love reading, writing and art (not the best artist though, but I definitely try). I'm very open...

Christine T. says "I absolutely love Mariah any family That is blessed enough to end up with her is truly fortunate . 'Mariah goes above and beyond and my life as a full...

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Caitlin N.

Part Time Reading Tutor

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Lyndsay C. says "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...

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Lauren H.

Seeking Full Time Nanny/Sitter Position!

Lake Bluff, IL

4.3(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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...

Sarah E. says "We hired Lauren back when we were living in Illinois- I met her through a mutual friend. Lauren quickly became part of our family as our daughter connected...

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Caitlin N.

Loving Sitter With Early Childhood M.Ed. Available

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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)....

Care Member says "Caitlin did a great job for us - would recommend her again"

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Lisa H.

Tutor

Lake Villa, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
I've always been a great student and love helping kids gain confidence who are struggling to succeed.
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Amy L.

Part-time Tutoring For Children K-6, Certified Teacher With Experience

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.

Laila H. says "Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her."

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Malgorzata K.

Full-Time Or Part-Time Child Caregiver Available

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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...

Ashley S. says "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...

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Jessica G.

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jessica, but I mostly go by Jessy or Jess :) I'm a loving, loyal, caring, and dedicated nanny who loves children. I personally love to spend time outdoors playing volleyball and pickleball. Spending time with my family and friends brings me joy, as well as meeting new people. When it comes to caring for the cute...

Shelby N. says "Jess was so easy going and got along great with my kiddos. I will definitely be hiring her again."

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Jordan N.

Creative Nanny With Teaching Experience

Kenosha, WI

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been working with and caring for children for the last 10 years of my life, with my work spanning across four countries. Though I have cared for children of all ages, I have the most experience with infants, babies, and children under five. I have done just about everything from sanitizing bottles to helping with potty...

Care Member says "Jordan is the best sitter for our 3 year old! She has been with him since he was an infant and has done an amazing job catering to him! She is always...

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Lauren G.

Private Teacher

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...

Masha L. says "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...

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Susan J.

Mama Sue

Kenosha, WI

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$15/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Besides being a mother and grandmother, I have cared for children for many years. I'm energetic, fun but also stick to the boundries needed to provide children with the structure and learning. I taught college classes and am happy to help with homework, except math is not in my expertise. I am currently tutoring reading at...
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Laura T.

Lincolnshire, IL

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$15/hr
I have 3 younger siblings and 8 younger cousins who I've assisted with homework in the past. I also help peers with learning. I have taken math up to Calculus BC, Spanish up to AP 6, AP government, human geography, and US history, and both human anatomy and physiology and AP biology. I have an understanding of the fundamentals...
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Celestine D.

Tutor From Carthage College

Racine, WI

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$25/hr
Hello! I am an honors student at Carthage College. I am a biology major on a pre-med track. I tutored in high school and have babysat for many years. I love working with children and was looking into teaching when picking majors. I love to learn and want to be able to share that skill and passion with the younger generation. I...
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Shanice J.

About Me

Mundelein, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a retired teacher and mom of 4. For the past 4 years I have been home with the kids while caring for other kiddos in my community. I have always had a great understanding and intuition with kids. I am very comfortable adhering to your kids individual needs with special attention to detail. I have experience with kids of all...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.25/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 3.5

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Zion, IL

Reading Tutors in Zion, IL are rated 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Jai S.

Jai did a wonderful job caring for my two year old and five year old. She was early, played with both kids while helping, and my kids loved...

- Renee D.

Christina G.

Christina goes above and beyond to connect with children. She is creative and made many priceless crafts with our children. She is...

- Anne-marie M.

Mariah O.

I absolutely love Mariah any family That is blessed enough to end up with her is truly fortunate . 'Mariah goes above and beyond and my life...

- Christine T.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Zion, IL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Zion, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $20.25 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 4 reading tutors in Zion, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Zion 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 Zion 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 Zion 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 Zion, 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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