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Genevieve M.

Elementary Level Tutor

Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I was a 5th grade teacher for two years before moving to a new state. I have experience in several different level classrooms, and am able to tutor a wide variety of subjects and age groups. I love working with kids, and hope to help make children successful when they are struggling in a certain academic area.
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Madeline H.

Elementary Teacher Available To Tutor!!

Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi!! My name is Madeline and I am in my first year of teaching 1st grade here in Des Moines:) I have both my teaching license and a reading endorsement. I love getting to foster learning each day with my students and I would love to help your child out as well, especially with reading or math! There is nothing more amazing than...
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Bailey D.

Friendly And Patient Tutor To Middle And Elementary Schoolers

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I have over two years of tutoring experience and I spent a year while in college at Iowa State University working for the organization America Reads America Counts within an Elementary school to provide math and reading tutoring during recess. I'm well versed in tutoring though tough emotions and situations. I have also...
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Caroline B.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I have three younger sisters that I have tutored during summers when they were in K-8th grade. I also have tutored children ages 5-7 in all subjects over the summer.
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Carol M.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year, in Iowa, right out of college, and I have worked with...

Care Member says "Carol has been incredible: easy to communicate with, organized and a phenomenal teacher. Our child's confidence in math has improved greatly "

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Alex K.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I recently graduated from Drake University with a degree in Elementary Education. I absolutely adore children of all ages and can't wait to have a classroom of my own in the near future! I have a concentration in K-8 Reading but am knowledgeable in all subject areas. I look forward to working with your little one!
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Suzanna H.

Tutor - With Background In Social Work & Education

Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I've served the Des Moines area since 2017 in Education and Social Work. Currently, I operate my business as a live wedding painter full time, and offer private art, music, and elementary education lessons. My goal is to empower my students in their critical thinking skills, expanding their capacity to be adaptive, creative...
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Landon W.

Experienced K-12 Certified Tutor With Emphasis In Spanish And TESOL

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Former educator with 10 years experience. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Seeking part time employment to get out of the house as I work from home. As an educator I understand the importance of communication and mutual respect with the children that I serve. I have babysat/ been a nanny for many families and could provide...
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Bonnie F.

Part Time Tutor With Over 20 Years Experience

Des Moines, IA

4.8(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I not only home schooled my six children through high school, I have tutored other students for five years at a wonderful company in Des Moines, IA. I also tutored in Houston, TX, as well as proctored LSAT exams. While homeschooling gave me experience teaching multiple children with different grade levels, intelligence levels,...

Arechia G. says "It is difficult to find a gifted instructor, whom you can trust to help multiple kids at different grade and ability levels, to show a remarkable...

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Olivia D.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
With experience tutoring children ages 6-15, I offer personalized lessons tailored to each student's learning style. Whether helping with homework, reinforcing concepts, or fostering academic confidence, I strive to create a supportive and engaging environment. My goal is to build trust with both students and parents, ensuring...
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Lani C.

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Lani and I am 24 years old. I have experience tutoring in college to college level students in areas of biology and chemistry. I have worked with elementary and middle school students on English (writing and reading), Science (biological, chemical, and earth), and Music/Drama (public speaking, reading music,...
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Rachel G.

Special Education Teacher Tutor For Communication, Life Skills, Math, And Reading.

Des Moines, IA

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$35/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as calm, patient and creative I like tutoring because I love working with children and helping them achieve their full potential. I want to help children feel that they belong in their school and community. I'm looking for a job that allows me to work with children with special needs--that is my...
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Paige G.

Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
7 years experience
I have many years of experience in the education field. I currently am a Kindergarten teacher in the Des Moines public school district. I have experience working with children with special needs, as well as specially designed instruction. I worked in a self contained behavior classroom in DMPS, and assisted as a behavior tech...
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Kayla M.

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
I am a pharmacy major and chemistry minor at Drake University, therefore I have had a lot of experience in chemistry. I have also had the opportunity to take a lot of math and other sciences as well such as biology, biochemistry, microbiology, stats, and a little bit of calculus.
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Michael D.

Tutor

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My educational experience includes an undergraduate degree in Food Science with minors in Business and Chemistry from Texas A&M University and a master's from the University of Georgia. I have taken over 90 hours of college chemistry and biochemistry. My teaching experience includes being a math and reading specialist at a...

Care Member says "My son was not doing well in his algebra class and was falling behind. We were worried he wouldn’t get the attention he needed to catch up during school...

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Maryn H.

Johnston, IA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
I am a 6th grade language arts and social studies teacher! I also am a dance team coach and have experience with teaching piano lessons.
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Emily V.

Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been a special education teacher for 12 years and am looking for a part time gig for the summer a few hours a week. I have taught grades 6-12th and every subject to some capacity. I am will to tutor any age.
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Katherine M.

Summer Tutor Helping Students Reach Grade Level Reading Skills

Ankeny, IA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Schedule now for summer tutoring! I am a Middle school special education teacher with 15 years of experience. I have both my Reading endorsement and Strat II Behavior endorsement. I specialize in teaching students with learning disabilities how to improve their reading and writing skills including phonics, decoding,...
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Mikayla S.

Tutor Available

Clive, IA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I started tutoring in high school for peers and also worked in an elementary school working with kids after school. When I was in college, I tutored statistics at my school, as well as other peers and students. I'm familiar with the majority of subjects, but as grade levels go up, I am most specialized in math. My rates vary by...
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Maggie L.

Fun, Effective Tutoring

Johnston, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hi, I'm Maggie! I'm a second-year teacher with DMPS. During my first year, I worked as a reading and math interventionist, helping students build essential skills. This year, I'm teaching kindergarten and am excited to help young learners grow in a fun, positive, and engaging environment. With over 5 years of childcare...
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  • 37 elementary school tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.71/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated elementary school tutors is 4.5

Recent elementary school tutor reviews from local parents in Des Moines, IA

Elementary School Tutors in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 37 listed elementary school tutors

Carol M.

Carol has been incredible: easy to communicate with, organized and a phenomenal teacher. Our child's confidence in math has improved greatly...

- Care member

Bonnie F.

It is difficult to find a gifted instructor, whom you can trust to help multiple kids at different grade and ability levels, to show a...

- Arechia G.

Michael D.

My son was not doing well in his algebra class and was falling behind. We were worried he wouldn’t get the attention he needed to catch up...

- Care member

FAQs for finding elementary school tutors near you in Des Moines, IA

Hiring an elementary school tutor near you in Des Moines, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $20.71 per hour as of June, 2025. However, this is just an average, and actual elementary school tutor rates can vary due to their experience level, the subjects your child needs help with, and your child’s age.

To hire an elementary school tutor near you in Des Moines, IA, you can use Care.com to search for elementary school tutors by their distance from Des Moines. Then you can compare your options by their chosen hourly pay rate, reviews, availability, and other factors.

You can find a wide variety of elementary school tutoring services near you in Des Moines, IA and subject specialties can include math, reading, English, or foreign languages. Many elementary school tutors offer general tutoring services across all subjects children cover in school, but others may specialize in just one subject.

To safely hire an elementary school tutor near you in Des Moines, IA, we strongly advise you to research each candidate you’re considering working with. You can start by looking for elementary school tutors on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, but can also conduct a private background check, can interview potential candidates, and can request references from other parents of current or former pupils.

If you want to book elementary school tutoring services near you in Des Moines, IA, then it’s a good idea to interview a few different potential tutors to make sure you find the right fit. You can ask each elementary school tutor about what grade levels they have experience working with, what subject matters they feel comfortable teaching, and what their teaching style is.

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