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Rachel G.

Fun Sitter

Elkhart, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 15 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I also can help prepare some meals and run the children to activities if necessary. Also, I enjoy spending time with the children through play indoors or outdoors. I have taught preschool ages 2-5 and enjoy teaching the children some new things. I...

Care Member says "We needed a sitter when traveling to Des Moines for a wedding. When Rachel first met our daughter, she was energetic and absolutely glowed of warmth and...

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Sarah H.

Looking For A Nanny For The Summer Of 2024?

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I am looking to nanny for the summer of 2024 in Ankeny or surrounding areas. I am looking for a large and loving family to help make summer more easy and enjoyable. I enjoy exercising, being outside, reading, and spending time with my family. I am Red Cross lifeguard certified, as well as CPR and first-aid certified. I...
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Brenna L.

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Brenna! Through out the years, I have had many babysitting and a couple nanny opportunities. These have been in many places from Germany, Arizona, Texas, and now Iowa. I currently hold a CPR & first aid certification due to being a life guard, but have had those and had a babysitting certification since...
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Ashtyn B.

I'm Looking To Serve Families By Nannying Part-time Or Full-time!

Ankeny, IA

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as joyful, kind, and dedicated. I like working with kids because they are full of joy and life! Child-like wonder is at trait that we adults lose as we learn about the world around us. Children see the best in all things and are curious to explore and create. I'm looking for a job that could use...
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Amber U.

Hi I'm Amber!

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I'm Amber, I am a 22-year-old college student currently taking online summer classes, so my schedule is very flexible. I've had several years of experience caring for children ages 4-10, including helping out at a family friend's daycare and regularly babysitting my 10-year-old brother, who has ADHD. I'm energetic,...
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Libby B.

"Miss Libby"

Huxley, IA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Hello. My name is Libby. I strive to live life and love others as Jesus calls us to. Having grown up in a large farm family in Southeastern Iowa, I have come to care deeply about leading by example, so as to instill values that set up our youth and future generations for success. Those values, to name a few, include work...
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Tina S.

Child Care

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Tina . I am 28 years old and live in Ankeny, Iowa with my husband of almost 8 years. I work during the school year at an 8th and 9th grade middle school as a severe and profound associate. I have a 1-year-old daughter who I would love to have come with me to nanny. I do have childcare lined up if you'd prefer...
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Corinne S.

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I can tutor in a wide range of subjects like english, biology, chemistry, elementary science, geometry, algebra, and elementary math. I have flexible hours based on your needs and have access to a car. I look forward to working with you!
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Alesia H.

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have more than 15 years of experience as a preschool teacher, early childhood center director, and now a secondary teacher. I am CPR and FA certified, as well as Medication Administration for Schools. I am also the mother of 2 teen boys, the oldest being in college. I am available this summer part-time (flexible) and would...
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Rachel C.

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...

Joe W. says "Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple...

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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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Bailey D.

Friendly Sitter!

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello there! My name is Bailey, I'm 24 and I'm a Junior at Grand View University studying psychology and public health! I have a sweet little cat, and I paint, do puzzles, sew, and read in my spare time. I have experience that varies from baby sitting after high school for two years to tutoring in an elementary school,...

Krystal M. says "Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a positive...

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Milinda B.

Loving And Caring It Doesn't Matter The Age.

Grimes, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. As long as I can remember I dreamed of being a mom. I surrounded myself with children. I began to babysit full time over the summers when I was only 11 years old. Starting with two little girls named Mindy and Heather, who lived just down the street. I spent several evenings...

Justine P. says "Mindy has been our family's nanny for 6.5 years now. She has taken care of our twin girls since they were 7 months old, and has been with our 3rd child...

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Rachel D.

Part-Time Babysitter

Ames, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My experience includes tutoring kindergarten through sixth grade in reading through AmeriCorps at Fellows Elementary and Ballard Middle School, assisting teachers in the preschool and Bridge to Kindergarten classrooms at the Hawthorne Judy Center, and working in Ames elementary schools supporting students with autism in all...
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Margaret R.

Parent's Helper/Part-time Nanny

Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello, I've been working with children since I started babysitting at 13. I am enjoying staying home full-time with my 3-year-old son. I'm open to begin nannying again with my son in-tow. I love working with families who just need a little help a few days a week, as it can be difficult juggling parenthood with everything else....
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Nora M.

Nora M

Ames, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a student at the University of Northern Iowa majoring in Elementary and Middle level education. I have a passion for working with children and have nannied for many different families over the past 5+ years! I love engaging in creative activities and making sure the children are having the most fun they can. I have lots of...
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Mikayla S.

Experienced And Enthusiastic Graduate Student Sitter!

Clive, IA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting/part-time nannying since I was 14 years old. I've had experience with children of all ages, including newborns (overnight as well), autism, and special needs for a teen-young adult with a toddler level functioning level. I have complete baby fever so I love to take care of newborns and toddlers, but I have...
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Krista S.

Babysitter Or Nanny Available

Ames, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a stay at home mommy who loves to be outdoors, bake, and read books! My two sons and I are very active and take daily walks, go to the pool, library, and park on the regular. We would love to have some additional kiddos share in our fun! I have three years of experience teaching in a childcare center and love the joy...
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Mackenzie T.

I Am A 4 Year Experienced Daycare Teacher. Looking For A Weekend Babysitting/nanny Job!

Des Moines, IA

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I'm currently 26 years of age. I have 10 years experience working with children, age ranging from newborn to school age kid. I currently work full time as a private nanny during the week. I'm a loving, caring person. I enjoy being around kids they truly light up my world. I'm energetic, adventurous, crafty. I enjoy playing...
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Lili O.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have three years of experience working with children through babysitting and caring for younger relatives. During this time, I've developed a passion for creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for kids to thrive. I'm patient, friendly, and reliable, and I maintain open communication with parents, providing...
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  • 44 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Elkhart, IA

Reading Tutors in Elkhart, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 44 listed reading tutors

Rachel G.

We needed a sitter when traveling to Des Moines for a wedding. When Rachel first met our daughter, she was energetic and absolutely glowed...

- Care member

Rachel C.

Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend...

- Joe W.

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.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Elkhart, IA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Elkhart, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.

Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Elkhart, IA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Elkhart and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Elkhart that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.

The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. 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 reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Elkhart have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.

When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Elkhart, IA, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.

With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.

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