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Emily H.

Kids Are The Best :)

Thornton, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and I am a primary caregiver for my niece and nephew. When I'm working with children, it's hard but so rewarding it doesn't feel like a job. I love to teach kids about art and music and help with homework and anything else they might need.
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Angelica S.

Park Forest, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
1 year experience
I used to help tutor my friends when we were in school together. I will also review the material myself before I start. While working at the daycare kids would flock to me asking me questions about their homework as well. If I don't know it. I'll figure it out.

Care Member says "As my roommate, Angelica is very punctual with chores, highly organized, and is in charge of most of the cooking, making very delicious and health...

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Tiara F.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hey, my name is Tiara. I am 32 years of age. I am generous, loving, honest, dependable, reliable, caring and helpful. I love teaching and being around children. I have 10 years of child care experience caring for infant to teenagers. I've work with park district with children 4-7 years of age. I love taking walks, and doing arts...

Adrianna M. says "She is a wonderful person and very responsible "

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Sophia R.

Your Childs Best Friend

Blue Island, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Ms. Sophia! I am 21 years old and I currently attend the university of Illinois Chicago majoring in urban elementary education with a certification and teaching ESL. I have been nannying for two years and never looked back. I have experience with children from the ages of three months to 12 years old, including...

Care Member says "Reliable and consistent. My kids enjoyed her being their babysitter "

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Samantha S.

Munster, IN

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
Hi, my name is Samantha and I am a senior at Purdue University northwest. I am majoring in communication studies and minoring in education. Throughout high school and college, I have been on the honor roll. Last semester, I made the deans list with a perfect GPA. I specialize in reading and writing skills. I have mornings and...
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Sarah S.

Part Time Baby-Sitter

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Although I am new to care. com, I am not new to baby-sitting! I have had experience baby-sitting and nannying for about 8 years. I have watched children from a variety of ages: starting at seven months to 11 years old. I am very responsible. If your child/children attends school, I will make sure they complete their homework. I...
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Kimberly A.

Caring Attentive Sitter

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have over 4 years of experience caring for children. I am an aunt, spent time with my nieces and nephews. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry, along with meal preparation and homework assignments especially in math and science. I make it fun! I enjoy reading out loud to the children in my care and changing voices to...

Cherie Q. says "Kim is the Best Dog Sitter ever. I won't trust anyone else with my Dog!"

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Judy Z.

Nanny

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hello! My name is Judy and I have 2 grown children of my own. I worked as a Paraprofessional in the school district I lived in for the past 18 years and being a nanny was a second job for me. I love children and enjoy helping them. Some of the families that I have worked for over the past 10 years have been wonderful...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Judy as a caregiver for our children, one whom has special needs. They were like best friends and she always went above...

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Maria S.

Child Care

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi My Name Is Maria, I'm Bi-lingual With Fluency In English and Spanish Languages. My Responsibilities As A Nanny Are Preparing And Feeding Meals To Children. Homework, Board Games & amp; Outside Activities Are Some of The Things I Help Out With. I Don't Mind Some Lighthouse Keeping Or Laundry... Very Energetic & Responsible!!!

Sarah V. says "We love having Maria as our nanny. She has watched our toddler and baby for the last few months. She does a great job at communicating during the day &...

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Elizabeth P.

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Elizabeth I have experience with a range of ages. I used to work at the YMCA daycare, where I watched kids from 4yrs old to 11. Besides that I have also volunteered as the assistant coach for Girls on the Run; a program that promotes girl empowerment. There I cared after elementary girls from the ages of 5-12. As...

Tarak P. says "Elizabeth has been a pleasure to work with. She is dependable and friendly. My daughter really enjoys working with her. I have had no issues. I Recommend...

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Angela L.

Experienced Educator

Lansing, IL

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
With over 10 years of classroom experience, I am confident that I can help your child succeed. While most of my experience is in the classroom, I have been focusing, these past 3 years, on small group and one-on-one instruction. During the last two school years, I have homeschooled 3 students and helped them reach their goals of...

Charley W. says "Angela Has been a godsend for our family we would hire her all over again as a matter fact we have hired her for the current school year and are super...

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Christen S.

Experienced Teacher Assistant

Flossmoor, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Christen a recent graduate from Spelman College. I have worked as a Teacher Assistant in years past and would love to tutor you or your child! Please feel free to message me :)

Care Member says "Christen was so kind and patient. She came promptly. Knows her stuff. You will not be disappointed if you hire her for your tutoring needs. "

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Rebecca Z.

Educator & Instructionalist | Academic Tutor

Alsip, IL

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hi parents! I am a college graduate of 3 majors that include both social and hard sciences. I was a math tutor since elementary school (though unpaid until sometime in high school) and often assisted my siblings and various neighborhood kids. Previous homework help/tutoring work includes working at a math and science school for...

Carolina E. says "Rebecca has been an amazing Math tutor to my 8th grade daughter. I wanted a tutor to help her with homework but also help her with her confidence....

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Angela P.

Master's Degree

Highland, IN

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
I have helped my friends with children with various projects and subjects as needed. I have two nieces that I help my sister with get ready for kindergarten and preschool.

Gina M. says "Kids naturally love Angela. She has a very kind, light-hearted personality. She also is educated in psychology and family services, so she understands...

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Maria F.

Part Time Nanny/babysitter

Blue Island, IL

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...

Victoria R. says "We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to...

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Maura S.

Science And Math Tutor-Grade 3 To College Level. Available Weeknights And Weekends.

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have always had a passion for teaching and tutoring others. While attending the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, I tutored elementary and high school aged students in the area and taught science summer classes through Kid's Institute. While in college, I tutored calculus for Ripon College and was the Genetics tutor at...

Eva L. says "Maura is awesome! Beside being very intelligent, she is responsible, available and really good at what she does. Maura has tutored my daughter for about 1...

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Alexandra L.

Olympia Fields, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With a lifelong passion for caring for children, I've had the joy and hands-on experience of helping raise my 9 nieces and 3 nephews. From newborns to teens, I've supported their growth through every stage-providing nurturing care, helping with homework, managing routines, and creating a safe, fun environment. My experience has...

Christine R. says "She is really wonderful with children. She sometimes straightens up the house before she leaves, without being asked . She is always on time I never...

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Stella K.

A loving Care Giver with 2 Years of Experience

Homewood, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have experience of 2 years with three children at a time, cooking for them, and doing laundry with light house keeping. I take them to the park and I take them for a walk also. I help with their homework and read to them
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Jayla L.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
Hi I'm Jayla. I'm 21-year-old part time child provider with several years of experience, such as babysitting the children of friends and family. I've also worked at a daycare as an assistant. I can provide homework help ( math is my specialty) and fulfill transportation needs to after school events or activities. I am also...

Essence J. says "Jayla was a blessing in disguise she made sure when we got home the house was tidy the kids were tucked away. Jayla was well over exceptional!"

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Rebecca Z.

Child-care | Academic Tutor | Pet-sitter

Alsip, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
My love for children is immeasurable. I truly enjoy spending time with kids as they are not just curious but genuine, active, and find silliness everywhere. There is so much to learn from them. At a young age, I became a second mom to my siblings which grew this innate nurturing instinct that allowed me to work with/for almost...

Care Member says "My kids had a blast with Rebecca! She is kind, fun, and engaging. She arrived on time and was super professional and helpful. She is an excellent...

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  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent tutor reviews from local parents in Thornton, IL

Tutors in Thornton, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed tutors

Angelica S.

As my roommate, Angelica is very punctual with chores, highly organized, and is in charge of most of the cooking, making very delicious and...

- Care member

Tiara F.

She is a wonderful person and very responsible

- Adrianna M.

Sophia R.

Reliable and consistent. My kids enjoyed her being their babysitter

- Care member

FAQs for finding tutors near me in Thornton, IL

Hiring a tutor in Thornton, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $17.00 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 1 tutors in Thornton, IL. You can search for tutors by their distance from Thornton 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 Thornton are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Thornton 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 1 tutors near you in Thornton, IL that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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