Find Trusted Writing Tutors Near Me in Winnetka, IL

I was born with a speech impediment so severe no one outside my family understood me. As a result, I became a very shy and withdrawn person. In high school, I adopted a sink or swim approach to improvement. I wrote stories, joined a competitive public speaking team, and filmed short movies. By the time I graduated, I realized...

Jacqueline C.

Winnetka, IL

$35-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Credentialed Reading And English Tutor

I have an MEd in Secondary Education with a concentration in English and certification for phonics instruction using the Orton-Gillingham approach. In the last year, I have worked with small groups of students grades K-4 in a targeted reading intervention program using instructional methods backed by research. From general...

Paulette K.

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate of business. My mother tongue is French and while I do not have a formal teaching degree, I have given French lesson to a high school student in the past. I speak and write English and love to write both in French and English.

5.0

"Paulette taught my daughter French for a year during covid. She was amazing! She was always on time, polite and accommodating. My daughter learned more French with Paulette than with any middle school teacher. She really got her speaking and it was amazing to...

Dina D.

Yuvadee U.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider Available.

5.0

(4)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

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....

Yuvadee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"She was a wonderful au pair for us for one year. She took care of my twin girls who were 1-2 years old at that time, and did more than a wonderful job. I have kept in touch with her since that time and find her to be an honest, reliable and trustworthy person who I...

Lara D.

Shanique B.

$23/hr • 8 yrs exp

Baby Whisperer

5.0

(6)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Shanique. I am writing to express my interest in this babysitting position! I am 21 years old and I am currently attending Northeastern Illinois University. Babysitting is something that I have always took pride in. I love to take care of kids not just that but I also love to teach them and do fun activities with...

Shanique can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel

5.0

"Shanique is wonderful! She is flexible and helpful, we would definitely book her again!"

Care member

Sean C.

Park Ridge, IL

$20-50/hr

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...

5.0

"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 and changed his schedule depending on our family's needs and changing class times. Sean was supportive of my child...

Gretchen Q.

Erika M.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

The "Experience" You Want

4.2

(10)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

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...

Erika can also help with: Travel

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"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.

Lauren G.

Highwood, IL

$50-75/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Teacher

5.0

(6)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...

5.0

"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 found Lauren and excited to see further progress"

Masha L.

Victoria F.

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher And Tutor

5.0

(1)

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...

Amy A.

Mount Prospect, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Educator And Childcare Provider

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience teaching and nurturing children. I raised two daughters and taught at the elementary level for 6 years. I ran my own daycare and after school program as well as owned two after school arts programs, taught creative writing and worked as a reading instructor. Children are wonderful! I have had...

Amy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0

"Amy took care of my one and two year olds and was wonderful. Very reliable and careful. We were sad to see her go!"

Mindy B.

Chernyeh Y.

Wheeling, IL

$40-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Professional NTA Advanced Level Certified Tutor Helping Empower Students

5.0

(2)

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...

5.0

"Chernyeh is professional, has good teaching skills, patient with my kids and is very flexible, willing to work with me and accommodates my busy schedule. He sends regular communications about the progress and lessons. Overall, he is a great tutor."

Swarna Y.

Sean C.

Park Ridge, IL

$15-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...

5.0

"Sean was wonderful! We hired Sean to help with childcare and various household tasks. He was reliable, punctual, dependable, an INCREDIBLY hard worker, and was enjoyable to work with - both for the kids and for us. I can't recommend Sean enough, and we look forward...

Mike G.

Bonnie K.

$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have tutored children of grade school age and higher, all subjects. I am great at making learning fun. I am a certified substitute teacher in northern Cook County. I have an extensive medical background, as I have worked in health care for over 15 years, and am also an EMT

5.0

"Bonnie was a full-time home school teacher for our two 9 y.o. kids. She brought with her a lot of structure, expertise, and a sense of a real classroom, which our kids were missing. Thank you, Bonnie - you helped our kids a great deal!"

Lara S.

Sarah W.

Deerfield, IL

$85-100/hr • 8 yrs exp

Certified Teacher Available For Tutoring And Babysitting & Full Time SUMMER!

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 8 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 10+ years. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's degree as a Reading Specialist from DePaul University. I have spent several...

Katherine A.

$15/hr • 6 yrs exp

4th Grade Teacher And Master Student

5.0

(1)

I just moved to Evanston for graduate school at Northwestern University for my masters of speech language pathology. Previously, I taught 4th grade social studies and writing at a school in West Phoenix through the program Teach for America. I have a masters in elementary education. I am available to help out with homework and...

Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Elizabeth S.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic, Trustworthy, Part Time Care Giver

5.0

(6)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...

Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Elizabeth has been employed by us for the past year and, unfortunately, will come to an end since our daughter starts school and there is no more need for a full time nanny. I highly recommend Elizabeth as she has been a godsend for our daughter. She has taught her...

Tracy P.

Soung K.

$80/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dedicated, Highly Skilled Tutor

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...

Isadora T.

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

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

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...

5.0

"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 someone to be more like a company while I'm away for work. I have booked her a few times and my son absolutely...

Janete S.

Alexis T.

$35-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

English/Reading/Writing Tutor

Hi! I'm Alexis, I am senior at Northwestern University studying English Literature. I have 4 years experience working for the university as a writing tutor for college students. I also have 2 years experience as a teaching assistant at a private school in the area, creating individual lesson plans to help students meet learning...

Bridget I.

$21-26/hr • 1 yrs exp

Word Nerd To The Rescue!