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Jessica M.

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hi my name is Jessica! I am a 27-year-old who loves kids and I have been babysitting since I was 15. I worked 4 years as a Program Therapist at an Eating Recovery Center and I started a new job at Cook County Department of Corrections. I have 5 years experience working with the Chicago Park District as a summer recreational...

Kristin B. says "Jessica has been a great babysitter for my 2 year old son. She plays with him, preparers meals and helps with potty training. She is always cheerful and...

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Brianni A.

Dolton, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
I absolutely adore working with children and making a difference. During this time, I've developed strong skills in providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. I'm comfortable with various tasks such as meal preparation, homework help, and organizing fun activities. I also prioritize communication with parents to...
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Nathalie H.

Richton Park, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation. Hello! I'm a dedicated childcare provider with over 15 years of experience nurturing and educating children of various ages. I hold an associate degree in Early Childhood Education and have extensive experience with Creative Curriculum, Montessori, and...
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Jessica S.

Outgoing & Responsible Childcare Provider, Qualified Tutor

Schererville, IN

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$28/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Jessica. I am a 2nd grade teacher in Illinois. This will be my third year teaching. I love working with children and I am available to tutor and babysit. I have babysat throughout highschool and worked for a daycare in college. I also taught dance for younger age groups. I enjoy being creative, working on...
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Aislinn S.

Caregiver/Babysitter

Chicago Heights, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I currently have a 3month old son who I care for full time, and in my youth starting at age 12 I was babysitting all my cousins who ranged from infant to 7+ at the time. I continued to babysit them through high school and into college. I have babysat children overnight, done drop offs and pickups, signed kids into school if...
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Melanie L.

Part-Time Babysitter

Park Forest, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
On of my passions is working with children (of all ages), which is why I've worked in a formal childcare setting for over 2 years. Most of my time there was spent working with infants and toddlers. I have also worked as an aid in elementary schools and done tutoring after hours in all subjects. I am currently only available to...
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Brianni A.

Dolton, IL

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$20/hr
I would be a great tutor for children because I am patient, approachable, and dedicated to creating a positive learning environment. I adapt my teaching methods to each child's unique needs, making lessons engaging and easy to understand. My goal is to help children build confidence and a love for learning while achieving their...
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Valentina L.

Experienced, Trustworthy, And Reliable Child Care Giver

Steger, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Valentina, and I'm a caring, dependable, and responsible caregiver with a genuine love for working with children. I have experience caring for kids of various ages and always strive to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where they can learn, play, and grow. Whether it's helping with homework,...
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Morgan S.

Crete, IL

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$19/hr
Experienced educator with over 900 clinical hours, skilled in tutoring students of various abilities. Dedicated to fostering academic growth, building confidence, and creating personalized learning plans.
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Jessica S.

Part-time Care Giver Available

Schererville, IN

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Jessica, and I'm a caring, dependable professional with 4 years of experience teaching second grade. I bring structure, creativity, and a nurturing approach to every caregiving role. Whether I'm helping children with homework, caring for pets, or supporting a family's daily routine, I always aim to create a safe,...
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Faith G.

Patient, Experienced Special Needs Tutoring

Midlothian, IL

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$35/hr
10 years experience
As a fully credentialed Special Education experience with 8 years classroom teaching, I am well versed in working with children with special needs; adapting lessons, managing behaviors, implementing behavior plans, charting data, etc. I am extremely patient and flexible and find that children bond easily to me. I am committed to...
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Hannah E.

Nanny

Oak Forest, IL

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am enthusiastic and love working with children. I have worked, watched, and loved children majority of my life! And currently became a first time mom myself. I am looking for a long term nanny position. I have been babysitting since forever. I am also a passionate person, and I am very dedicated to my work. I love doing...
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Mikerline S.

Enthusiastic To Help!

Matteson, IL

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as organized, caring and adaptable I like working with kids because they are curious about the world and excited to try new things. I enjoy creating a space where they feel comfortable, supported, and free to be themselves. Every child learns and communicates differently, so I like the challenge of...
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Jai C.

About Me

Flossmoor, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'm Jai! I'm 24 years old, and am local to the Homewood-flossmoor community. I grew up in the area and was Hf High School's 2018 female athlete of the year! I played varsity basketball at College in Oberlin, OH and obtained my bachelors degree in Economics. I am currently attending Grad school at the University of Northwestern,...
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Jai C.

Jai C

Flossmoor, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm Jai! I'm 24 years old, and am local to the Homewood-flossmoor community. I grew up in the area and was Hf High School's 2018 female athlete of the year! I played varsity basketball at College in Oberlin, OH and obtained my bachelors degree in Economics. I am currently attending Grad school at the University of Northwestern,...
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Christine S.

Tinley Park, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I've worked at an in-home daycare for almost 10 years. I have an experience with children from the ages of 3 days to 8th grade. I've helped with feeding the kids, playing with them and helping with homework, also, arts and crafts. I love being around kids. I also have a flexible schedule!
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Ruth R.

Tutor Ages 5-13 Reading,Writing,Basic Math Over 15 Years Teaching Experience.

Park Forest, IL

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Certified Teacher working primarily with elementary level students. Enjoy teaching Reading, English and Basic Math to willing learners.
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Suzzette C.

Multiple Jobs Caregiver

Chicago Heights, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Have enjoyed working with everything including money emotionally support everything and every one claim with all people. Tutoring
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Sandra S.

Educator

Dyer, IN

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have 18 of experience tutoring beginning reading through High School Math at Sylvan Learning Center. I have 15 years of private tutoring, both your home or mine, and 22 years of homeschooling experience. My degree is in Special Education and Elementary Education. I'm certified in the State of Illinois with 11 years of teaching...
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Eileen M.

Crestwood, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
17 year experience teaching K-8th grade. Technology Specialist and General Education Certified. Willing to travel to home or do online.
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  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2025

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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