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Andrew B.

Enthusiastic English & Reading Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Hello! Does your child need that extra push to take off with reading, writing, or English? As a Dean's List college student- and much more importantly, a book worm- I know better than most how exciting, yet, challenging the English endeavor can be. I love to work with kids of all ages to help achieve their literary goals; to...

Molly H. says "I hired my son a tutor, as with COVID-19, he was struggling a bit academically. I was unsure if a tutor would work in getting him get back on track, but...

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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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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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Christina D.

English Teacher And Private Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
I am a certified English Language Arts Teacher for grades 6-12 with ample experience mentoring and teaching children, young adults, and college students. - In high school, I was a successful baby sitter who enjoyed working with both outgoing and shy children. - In college, I began my teaching career as a teacher's assistant...

Marija S. says "Christina was great, passionate and dedicated tutor to our son. We are so sorry she cannot tutor him this year."

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Clara B.

French And English speaking Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
I am a French and English Tutor. I have been a tutor for a year now and I love what I do because I believe that helping my students improve their reading, writing, speech skills and seeing them succeed is priceless. It's more than a job for me. It's a passion.
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Nicole K.

Certified English, Music, Teacher, Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
5 years experience
I have an Illinois state teaching certificate in English, Music, Drama. I have taught in the classroom for four years.
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Tyler B.

STEM Tutor

Chicago, IL

4.7(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Experienced tutor in all levels of math and physics up to and including university subjects. Taught calculus and precalculus (in person and online) as a graduate student. Offering math and physics lessons at the high school to college level. Please ask about python programming lessons for ambitious middle to high school...

Jack B. says "I hired Tyler for math that most people would consider particularly complex and tiresome, but Tyler breezes through it no problem with methods that are much...

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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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Nyla M.

Recent Graduate

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
I have some experience tutoring fellow students at Clemson, and I enjoyed that quite a bit. I have been a part of PEER programs, which provided me with the ability to teach someone else how to apply the skills I already have.

Care Member says "Nyla was amazing with my child. She made so much progress in a short amount of time.."

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Marla G.

Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Marla and I'm a graduate of Seton Hall University where I majored in Economics and am currently working on my MBA. I've been tutoring professionally for 10 years now and with current pandemic I'm now offering online tutoring services through various platforms! I began tutoring my freshman year of high school...

Shaquana V. says "Marla is excellent with my kids. We couldn't be happier. She's reliable and trustworthy."

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Chandni P.

Helpful And Nice Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Math and Science and English . I'm a Medical student..

Stacy D. says "Chandni does a great job tutoring my son. He has been very receptive to the lessons and looks forward to learning more from Chandni. I would recommend her...

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Jaelyn S.

College Student Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hey there, I'd love to be able to help kids, as I was helped in school. I enjoyed having someone outside my family (mom or dad) coming to help me with homework. I considered my tutors friends! I work as a full time nanny and enjoy working with children. I'm in my junior of college and looking forward to what comes next. I'm...
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Meghan M.

Part-time Tutor Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
8 years experience
Experienced tutor across grade levels and academic subjects. Motivate students to improve study skills and organization to achieve academic success and inspire lifelong learners. Passionate K-8 Spanish Teacher and Girls on the Run Coach. Prior to education, worked in the business world in consulting for four years. Hold a...

Mirela L. says "Meghan and I have known each other for almost 8 years. We started our friendship at work, and have remained very close ever since. Throughout our...

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Madeline S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi!! My name is Maggie and I love kids AND learning. I started tutoring at a young age in middle school to young elementary school students as a volunteer and then once I got into high school I realized how rewarding it was to teach and watch young minds have that knowledge click in their minds so I continued to do it. I believe...
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Paige R.

Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Paige and I am an experienced teacher/tutor/caregiver with 10 years experience with children aging from infant to 10 years old. I have been teaching for 3 years I am currently a Master kindergarten Teacher at a charter school in Chicago. In 2017 I received my Masters in Urban Education and type 03 certification...
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Jessica P.

Awesome Baby Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I use to work for Primrose School of Buckhead as an assistant teacher. I also was a nanny for the first time within the past year. I'm looking for more opportunities to care for children due to it being something I'm honestly really good at on the side of my passion for wholistic healing for all ages. I love to be outdoors...

Ashley J. says "Very nice young lady who loves to be of service!"

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Jeanie D.

Executive Functioning Specialist/STEM Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Exceptional and seasoned Educator with 9+ years of stellar experience as a Math and Science Educator and Academic Success Strategist. I have worked with a diverse pool of students, and strategically position them for consistent progression and success in their academics. This can be achieved by our collaborative efforts to yield...

Care Member says "Jeanie is everything you want in a tutor for your child. She is organized, reliable, prepared, and kind. Most of all she loves teaching. She cares about...

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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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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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Annie H.

Private Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a senior in high school and I am ahead in my math classes and very good at social studies all the way up to the 12th-grade level. I am in the top 3 percent of my class and have maintained a 4. 0 GPA throughout high school. I have been tutoring and mentoring children both privately and in school, since I was in the...
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  • 965 English tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.45/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated English tutors is 4.8

Recent English tutor reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL

English Tutors in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 225 reviews of the 965 listed English tutors

Andrew B.

I hired my son a tutor, as with COVID-19, he was struggling a bit academically. I was unsure if a tutor would work in getting him get back...

- Molly H.

Rebecca T.

She is amazing and brilliant! Always helped out with the kids.

- Huxley P.

Philip M.

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...

- Toka E.

FAQs for finding English tutors in Chicago

Hiring an English tutor in Chicago, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $24.45 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has and the type of assignments you or your child need help with.

Care.com currently has 965 English tutors in Chicago, IL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Chicago or hourly pay rate. From there, you can compare the experience each English tutor has working with kids, and the specific skills they can help you with. You can also read reviews from other families in Chicago that have worked with the tutors you're interested in.

The right English tutor for your child will be able to improve their grades and writing skills. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each English tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Chicago have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their English assignments. Your child may need only a few sessions to get on track, or long-term help that could require an English tutor staying with them the entire school year.

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