1:1 online tutoring for students from kindergarten through Grade 12 across Illinois, aligned to Illinois Learning Standards and IAR. Matched in 24 hours and billed after each lesson, with no contracts.

From phonics in early elementary to AP coursework in high school, every Illinois student is matched with a tutor who teaches to their grade level, pace, and goals.


Families provide 100s of positive reviews and referrals every month

*According to analysis with tutors, our software increases learning by 2.7x

Each academic tutor is carefully handpicked and trained by our education team.
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Our engaging lessons adapt to each student’s needs and boost confidence.

We handpick each tutor from a select group of education experts.
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Parents get access to detailed reports from tutors after each lesson.

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Who Is Tutero's K-12 Tutoring in Illinois For?
Tutero supports K-12 students right across Illinois — from elementary readers in Chicago and Aurora to middle schoolers in Naperville and Joliet, and high schoolers in Rockford, Springfield, and the wider suburbs. Public school families come to us when their child needs more practice than the classroom can offer one-to-one. Catholic and private school families come for additional rigor or stretch. Charter and magnet school families come for specialist help in math, reading, or writing. Whatever your child's school setting, every Tutero student works one-on-one with a dedicated tutor who plans lessons around their grade level and the topics they're studying right now.


How Tutero Aligns to Illinois Learning Standards and IAR
Tutero tutors plan each lesson against the Illinois Learning Standards your child is being taught in school, so practice at home reinforces — rather than competes with — classroom instruction. For students in Grades 3 through 8, tutors build in targeted preparation for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), with structured practice in the English language arts and math strands the test covers. For high schoolers, tutors support the SAT, AP coursework, and the Illinois Science Assessment as it appears in each grade. Parents see what was taught, what your child mastered, and what's coming next after every session.
Which Subjects Can My Child Get Tutored In?
Tutero covers the core K-12 subjects Illinois families ask for most: math (from early numeracy through Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus), English language arts (reading, writing, comprehension, grammar), and science (elementary science through Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). We also support social studies, Spanish, ACT and SAT prep, and study-skills coaching for students transitioning from middle school to high school. If your child needs help in a specific subject not listed here, share it in your match request and we will pair them with the right tutor.
How Do Lessons Work, and How Flexible Is the Schedule?
Lessons are 1:1 online over video, so families in Chicago, the collar counties, and downstate communities like Bloomington and Champaign all get the same standard of tutor — without the drive. You choose the day and time that suits your family, including evenings and weekends, and you can reschedule when school sports, music, or family plans get in the way. Most families start with one weekly session and add a second as exam periods approach. You're billed after each lesson and there are no contracts, so you can pause or stop at any point.
How Much Does 1:1 Tutoring in Illinois Cost?
Tutoring with Tutero starts from US$45 per hour, with the same rate across elementary, middle, and high school grades. There is no sign-up fee, no monthly minimum, and no contract — you pay only for the lessons your child actually has. Families typically choose between weekly hour-long sessions for ongoing support or twice-weekly sessions in the lead-up to IAR, the SAT, or final exams. Custom quotes are available for siblings learning together and for families who want more intensive support across multiple subjects.
How Do I Get Started With Tutero in Illinois?
Share your child's grade, the subject they need support in, and a few preferences for tutor style, and our team matches them with a dedicated K-12 tutor within 24 hours. The first lesson is a working session — your child meets their tutor, discusses what they're studying, and starts on the topic that matters most. After every lesson, you'll receive a short progress note covering what was taught, how your child engaged, and what's coming next. There are no contracts and no sign-up fees, so you can keep going week to week as long as the match is working for your family.