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Lauren G.

Private Teacher

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Lauren G.

Professional Art, Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts Educator.

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
For the past 7 years I have been working with families in the North Shore as a Nanny/House Manager/Family Assistant and Professional Tutor. My experience includes 20 years as a classroom teacher where I taught math, art, English, language arts and a drama/music class to 7th grade students. Over the course of my life I have...

Andrea F. says "Lauren is extremely trustworthy and hugehearted. Her every decision is based upon what is in your Family's best interests. She has an incredibly strong...

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Luna A.

Tutoring Bio!

Highwood, IL

from
$28/hr
1 year experience
I specialize in mathematics and test preparation for pre-k and elementary school students (can do Middle School as well) with experience teaching in classrooms. I believe in creating personalized learning plans tailored to each student's strengths and needs, building a supportive environment to encourage academic growth. My...
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Payten K.

Full-Time Nanny / House Manager

Highwood, IL

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Payten. I'm an experienced nanny and household manager looking for a full-time, long-term position where I can support your family by providing nurturing childcare while keeping your household running smoothly. Over the past six years, I've cared for children ranging in age from infants to teenagers, including...

Daniel H. says "Payten worked with our four kids, ages 3 - 9. She handled a busy house and was extremely reliable. Our kids loved her and we knew she could be counted...

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Clare F.

Clare

Wilmette, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I recently moved from Minnesota to Wilmette Il to start a speech language pathology masters program at Northwestern University. I worked as a nanny over the summer during undergrad. I am also the oldest in my family, so I have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. After my undergraduate program, I worked as...

Care Member says "Excellent sitter, kids had a great time."

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Sarah K.

Part-time Tutor Available

Lincolnshire, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
I enjoy working with children. I have worked with them for about two years, where I helped teach, watch over them and provide what they needed to be comfortable. I believe that from my experiences, I have learned to be patient and able to relate with them very well.

Megan C. says "I was nervous to try Care.com, but when Sarah showed up - it was so great and all worries went away! Sarah is wonderful to work with and my son...

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Molly E.

Experienced Enthusiastic Young Adult

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic caregiver with a passion for working with children. As a college student at the University, I'm majoring in Advertising with a minor in Media Studies, and I love using my creativity to engage kids in fun, educational activities. With experience in childcare and a natural...

Care Member says "Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came...

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Livvia W.

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Livvia, I am 22 years old. I have worked with many family's for date nights & a private sitter for newborn- 12yr., Ive been an after school sitter and worked for the local park districts after school program kids kindergarten-5th grade in the past. I do enjoy working for a family and caring for their kids on a more...

Christopher A. says "Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without...

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Memory M.

About Me

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
With over a decade of childcare experience, I offer tailored care for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. My duties include laundry, meal prep, homework help, and all general childcare tasks. Rooted in kindness and patience, I create a nurturing environment where children feel valued and supported. I'm committed to...

Lisa T. says "Memory is part of our family! She has taken care of our kids for the last 5 years and is absolutely adored by both of our kids, my husband and I. LOVING,...

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Amy L.

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

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$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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Ella V.

Glencoe, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Ella. Looking for a position as a nanny. I was a full-time nanny and a part-time babysitter for 15 years. I love to read, play games, go on all kinds of outings with the children, and help with homework and more. I am a very caring, warm, and fun-loving child care provider and have a wide range of child care...

Care Member says "Ella is great with children and babies. She is very helpful and a kind person. She is experienced from bathing, feeding, changing diapers, doing...

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Vanessa C.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been working as a sitter/nanny since 2018 and am currently seeking a position as a sitter/nanny during the early morning/afternoon hours. I have availability between 5 a.m. -2 p.m. Thanks! Over the years, I have held positions working with both preschool and school-age children as a babysitter, a nanny, a tutor in...

Courtney J. says "I hired Vanessa as my 1 year old daughter's babysitter. She is punctual, mature, responsible, kind and caring. She is also a great listener. She...

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Sarah K.

Lincolnshire, IL

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, I am Sarah and I am a college graduate and I can teach mathematics, english and science. I have had about 6 years of experience tutoring from second graders to college graduates. I teach a variety of subjects from basic mathematics, calculus, english, science, chemistry, biology as well as other subjects.
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Chernyeh Y.

Professional NTA Advanced Level Certified Tutor Helping Empower Students

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
2 years experience
I am a NTA (National Tutoring Association) certified advanced level tutor (1 of 3 in IL), and a Purdue University alum. I have my own tutoring business and I am a full-time private tutor, and my website is chernyeh. com if you would like to learn more about what I offer! My approach places an emphasis on essential learning...

Care Member says "Chernyeh is a dedicated and professional tutor. He works with my 8th-grade son and always sends emails with tuition notes covering what was discussed in...

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Audrey R.

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
With over 10 years of dedicated experience in childcare, I am passionate about nurturing and guiding children from newborns to age 12. My journey as a nanny began with a deep love for helping children grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and loving environment. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including...

Alicia S. says "Our 3 year old listed her as the thing he was most grateful for the other day :) "

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Cary W.

Vernon Hills, IL

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience
- Provided face-to-face, 1:1, high dosage tutoring in phonics, sight word acquisition, fluency, & reading comprehension at Forrestal Elementary & A. J. Katzenmaier schools in North Chicago. - Provided initial placement & benchmark assessments during the school year. - Developed a targeted approach of delivering 1:1 conferencing...
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Gina P.

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a former elementary teacher & current tutor (PreK-4th-reading, writing, math.) I take many professional education courses/webinars yearly to find new ideas & stay up-to-date with new teaching practices. I teach 1-on-1, & customize each session for students of all levels & abilities, using fun games & activities so students...

Care Member says "She is very nice, patient and creative teacher. My son is special need kids but she teach him well and he improved a lot. I recommend her strongly. "

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Lawrence R.

Kind, Patient, Educated, And Experienced Tutor.

North Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Larry. In 2012, I earned a magnum cum laude degree in English and History at Loyola University Chicago. The summer before beginning, I worked as a tutor for my intellectually disabled teenage cousin, teaching him how to perform basic operations with fractions. From sophomore year onward, I worked as a tutor at The...

Courtney H. says "Lawrence is absolutely a very dedicated, caring, diligent,detailed tutor. He goes above and beyond in helping his students learn and grow academically....

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Meenakshi C.

Happy Go Lucky Sitter And Friendly

Lake Bluff, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
Craft assistance
I am a PART TIME TEACHER for the past 7 years. I work in 4 school districts including elementary and middle schools. I started working as a part time teacher in 2016 and continue working for the same schools till date. I have worked as a CASHIER at KOHLS before switching career as a part time teacher. I am a Happy go Lucky...

Nichole H. says "Hired to care for my 3 yo son. They hit it off right away. No issues. On time and great communication. Will use again."

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Ziyun W.

Glencoe, IL

from
$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! My name is Ziyun and I am a recent graduate of Kenyon College with a degree in International Studies. I am bilingual, speaking both English and Chinese fluently. I have a passion for working with children, developed through years of experience babysitting and tutoring, particularly with my sister, who is 9 years younger...
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  • 60 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $35.75/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated tutors is 4.6

Recent tutor reviews from local parents in Highwood, IL

Tutors in Highwood, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed tutors

Lauren G.

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....

- Masha L.

Lauren G.

Lauren is extremely trustworthy and hugehearted. Her every decision is based upon what is in your Family's best interests. She has an...

- Andrea F.

Payten K.

Payten worked with our four kids, ages 3 - 9. She handled a busy house and was extremely reliable. Our kids loved her and we knew she...

- Daniel H.

FAQs for finding tutors near me in Highwood, IL

Hiring a tutor in Highwood, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $35.75 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each tutor has, the subject you need help with, and how often you will require tutoring.

Care.com currently has 4 tutors in Highwood, IL. You can search for tutors by their distance from Highwood and compare your options by hourly pay rate, the experience, the subjects they teach, and their availability. You can also see reviews from other families that have used the tutors you're interested in. If you're interested in distance learning, explore your options for online tutors.

The most popular tutoring services that you can find in Highwood are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Highwood who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.

Generally, the term tutor refers to someone who helps students better understand an academic subject such as chemistry, math or English. The responsibilities a tutor can take on can vary. Some may simply help their students with areas of a subject they struggle with by instructing them and others may choose to help with homework or to review projects the student works on. There are 4 tutors near you in Highwood, IL that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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