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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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Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm a high school English teacher. I graduated with a degree in English Education in 2019. I am a 3. 8 GPA student. I worked at a daycare with kids 3 months to 12 years of age for 3 years. As a birthday party coordinator, I coordinated games and activities from kids 4 years to 12 years of age. I have 6 years of experience. I've...

Nikole T. says "Courtney is the best! My family has hired her several times to watch our infant (5 months) and 7 year old and they have had a blast with Courtney. She is...

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English Tutor

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
willing to tutor younger students with English! would prefer online or the students home!
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Enthusiastic Tutor For Sciences, English, And Math

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I'm Jen and I hope to help families in the Des Moines area. My full time job is as a chemist down at College in Pella. I have a degree in biology and a minor in theater. I have a wide variety of interests including English (I'm a reader and a writer) and math. I'd describe my personality as caring, thoughtful, and fun. I'm...
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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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Hello Families

Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I hope by applying and not waiting for others to reach out that I care, I'm here to be helpful as well as flexible! I am in college myself so school is definitely nothing new ! I have younger siblings so "Teaching" per say is not new. One of my siblings is Special ed (had an IEP) so I'm very patient and understand the importance...
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Experienced And Effective

Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been a Special Educator for 20 years. Your child will grow and enjoy learning. I have a reading endorsement and a masters in Special Education.
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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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Swim Instructor

Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
I have been a swim instructor for 4 years teaching all ages and levels. From never having known how to swim to mastering butterfly, I can help teach you what you need to know.
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have more than 10 years of experience working with children. I'm currently in my 5th year of teaching. Prior to that I worked with children in a variety of positions: as a babysitter, nanny, tutor, coach and teacher. All of these experiences have given me the opportunity to help children grow and develop as individuals. It has...
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Biology And Nursing Graduate Willing And Able To Help Children, Teens, Or Young Adults Excel

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
I hold teo Bachelor's degrees. One in Biology from Central College and one in Nursing from Mercy College of Health Sciences. My strongest fields are science and language arts. I am able to help with math through an algebra level.
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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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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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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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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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Early Education Helper Pre-K-3rd Grade

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Enjoli ("Onja-lee") and I'm a mother of seven (6 grown) children. I have always taken an active role when it comes to the education of my children, and I'm proud to say that they have all done very well in school. I empathize with the parents having to deal with the current crisis in our world, while trying to...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
Hello! My name is Hailey and I am 27 years old. I attended Central College in Pella IA I have been a stay at home mom the last 3. 5 years I have 2 young boys. I would love the opportunity to tutor your son or daughter in English! I can speak some Spanish as well as ASL. Thanks!
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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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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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Teacher

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I was a reading and math interventionist. I helped get students caught up on grade level!
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  • 58 English tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.38/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated English tutors is 5.0

FAQs for finding English tutors in Des Moines

Hiring an English tutor in Des Moines, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $19.38 per hour as of November 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 24 English tutors in Des Moines, IA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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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