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Sean C.

Caregiver

Park Ridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I am a caregiver and tutor with 2 years of experience. I believe there is nothing more important than encouraging a child's creativity and expression while also helping them to balance some of life's responsibilities! I love finding creative ways to inspire kids and make them curious about the world around them. I believe...

Mike G. says "Sean was wonderful! We hired Sean to help with childcare and various household tasks. He was reliable, punctual, dependable, an INCREDIBLY hard worker, and...

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Erika M.

The "Experience" You Want

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
I have been nanny and a baby-child sitter for more than 20 years. I worked for public schools for 10 years. Playing outside. Helping/teaching children to write or do some homework is fine with me. I have also worked with all sorts of "special needs and children with disabilities". The families I have worked with have children...

Jonathan A. says "Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!"

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Ian K.

Personal Learning Specialist

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
Ian is a recent college graduate with a love of language, writing, and programming who is excited to gain teaching experience and meet new people.

Hilary B. says "Reliable, responsive and smart. My kids love him. Our favorite babysitter."

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Sean C.

Park Ridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Hello! I have a degree in Public Relations with a minor in English from DePaul University. Until recently, I have worked in California writing campaigns for a well-known brand. I have since moved back to Chicago on account of missing the winter-just kidding! The truth is, the corporate world just wasn't for me. I have a passion...

Gretchen Q. says "Sean helped my 5th grader through remote learning during the 2020-2021 school year while both parents were at home. Sean was flexible with scheduling...

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Lisa H.

Tutor

Lake Villa, IL

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

Part Time Reading Tutor

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
from
$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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Viridiana P.

Teacher Assistant

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
My name is viridiana, I'm 32 years old. I have 10+ years of experience working with children ages Newborn-7years old (Daycare teacher, nanny and babysitting). I love what I do, I love to help children reach different milestones, watch them grow and learn new things everyday. I enjoy sensory activities, gross motor activities and...

Melanie L. says "Viridiana is amazing! Trustworthy and loving with our little one!"

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Sophia K.

Nanny/Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Sophie. I am a thoughtful person who values open communication. I am currently enrolled at PSU (remotely) studying Conflict Resolution. I feel that the knowledge I have gained from my field of study has helped me in all of my relationships but could especially help when caring for children. I enjoy spending...
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Isadora T.

Native Midwesterner To Tutor English And Reading For Elementary School Children And Immigrants

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
If you or your child are seeking a kind, caring and experienced tutor I welcome the opportunity to cheerfully assist you! I have been a Title I tutor for Reading and English, working one-on-one with elementary school children. Additionally, I helped to raise 8 foster children for whom English was not their first language. I...

Janete S. says "Isadora is simply the best baby sitter I have EVER hired. My son is 13 years old, so although he doesn't require a lot of supervising, he does need...

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Elizabeth S.

Energetic, Trustworthy, Part Time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Elizabeth, I'm an actress who's outgoing, fun, creative, and trustworthy. I'm always one to involve the Fine Arts with children; playing dress up, singing songs, putting on plays, writing stories, dancing, playing music... I'm very creative and innovative and am always excited to teach, and have fun with using the...

Sarah A. says "Very imaginative with my toddler! And never even a minute late."

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Caroline P.

Fun Nanny Looking To Help With Occasional Babysitting Needs

Palatine, IL

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Carrie, in high school I took the preschool education class three semesters. I have also been baby-sitting for 10 years and have been a nanny for the last two years as well. I am CPR certified for adults, children, and infants. I was baby-sitting certified through my local park district. I have baby-sat for four main...

Kim C. says "Carrie has been working with us for 9 months now and the kids love her. She is great! She picks my son up from preschool, she helps my daughter with her...

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Rebecca T.

English And Science Tutor (ages 13-18)

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
Hello! I am a freshman in college at Loyola University. I have always been very good at both English and science throughout my years in school. I took Honors courses in English and AP courses in science and English in high school. I scored 35's on the science and English sections of the ACT. I LOVE writing and editing papers! As...

Huxley P. says "She is amazing and brilliant! Always helped out with the kids."

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John B.

Education Professional, Private Tutor, Home School Curriculum Developer, Literacy Specialist, Author

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$65/hr
10 years experience
I am an education professional and award-winning children's book author with experience teaching students ages 5 through college. I have both a M. S. and Ph. D. in Education. In addition to teaching at the university and high school levels, I have worked with numerous families to develop and teach home school curriculum. This...

Bernadette D. says "Our son is a bright, creative boy who has struggled with reading and language his entire academic life. We tried multiple interventions, e.g.reading...

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Deidre S.

Fantastic Full-Time Nanny Available

Chicago, IL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been a loving caring nanny for the last 20 years. My last position lasted over eight to half years. It was for two lovely little girls who are now ages 8-1/2 and 6-1/2. Both attend school all day now so my services were no longer needed. During my time there, I performed a variety of duties. I did everything from the...

Brittany F. says "Deidre was early very kind and helpful!"

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Philip M.

Professional In Test Prep English Tutoring, And Confidence Boosting!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
I have 5+ years of experience in teaching, tutoring, and childcare for students of all ages. I specialize in standardized test prep and all aspects of English: reading comprehension, grammar, writing skills, and ESL. I also have experience with French, math, and the dramatic arts. What I love most about education is getting to...

Toka E. says "I've had the pleasure of working with Philip for about a year now, and I can confidently say he is an outstanding tutor. He's always shown a deep...

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Dora A.

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Childcare available. Hello , my name is Dora . I am a Medical Assistant and First Aid & CPR certified . I have a clean background , perfect driving record and references if needed . . From 2005 until mid 2010 , I am looking to work 25 to 30 hours and I am very much involved with their academics ( as I was a Teachers Aide ) and...
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Nicki F.

Illinois Licensed Professional Educator

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience
I would be delighted to be the tutor for your family! I am 41 years old and live in Lincoln Park. I have a Masters Degree from DePaul University in Elementary Education from DePaul and an Illinois Initial Elementary Certificate Type 03: K-9. I am CPR certified and have eight years of experience working with children ranging from...

Care Member says "Nicki has been incredible tutoring our 3rd grade son in math and reading. He’s excited when she comes and she makes him want to learn. Nicki is patient...

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Victoria F.

Experienced Teacher And Tutor

Evanston, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I have taught several grades, from preschool to 2nd, and was an Assistive Technology Specialist for many years at our local high school. I have tutored many students in all elementary subjects, and have worked with students with all types of disabilities. My specialty is working with students with Executive Functioning...
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Yuvadee U.

Child Care Provider Available.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello parents, My name is Yuvadee. I have a Bachelor of Art degree, over 12 years nannying experience, and a 9-year-old child. I have nannied children from infant to preschool age. I love to help children grow and develop socially and intellectually. A strong example of this involves girl I cared for during the last 3 years....

Emily H. says "It's hard to even know where to begin to describe all that Yuvadee means to us. So much of who we are as parents was influenced by what we learned from...

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Soung K.

Dedicated, Highly Skilled Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$80/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a dedicated, highly skilled tutor with over 20 years experience. I tutor all subjects K-12 and college math and science. My expertise is in math and test prep. I have the gift of making math understandable and easy. I also teach SAT/ACT prep at high schools. I'm a former scientist with a PhD from Northwestern University and...
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  • 60 writing tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $50.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated writing tutors is 5.0

Recent writing tutor reviews from local parents in Highwood, IL

Writing Tutors in Highwood, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed writing tutors

Sean C.

Sean was wonderful! We hired Sean to help with childcare and various household tasks. He was reliable, punctual, dependable, an INCREDIBLY...

- Mike G.

Erika M.

Erika was able to come on short notice and help with an apartment deep cleaning. Punctual, great eye for detail, and super friendly!

- Jonathan A.

Ian K.

Reliable, responsive and smart. My kids love him. Our favorite babysitter.

- Hilary B.

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