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Rachel G.

Fun Sitter

Elkhart, IA

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$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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...
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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Brenna L.

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Tina S.

Child Care

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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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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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 fall 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, positive,...
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Alesia H.

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Corinne S.

Ankeny, IA

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$10/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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Milinda B.

Loving And Caring It Doesn't Matter The Age.

Grimes, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Emily B.

Babysitter With Over 10 Years Experience Available For Weeknights, Weekends, And Holidays

Des Moines, IA

4.8(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I love children! I have worked with children in many capacities for more than 15 years. I come from a big family and have always had babies and young children around. I initially started babysitting for many families. When I got older I studied Child Development, Speech and Language Development and Education for my college...

Kristle D. says "I am excited to share my heartfelt appreciation for EMILY, who has become an invaluable part of our family's journey with our two non-verbal autistic...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Bailey D.

Friendly Sitter!

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Rachel D.

General Elementary School Tutor

Ames, IA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I have always loved to learn, and I hope to spread that passion to my students! My experience includes working as a special education assistant in the Ames Community School district for two years, working as a reading tutor intern for eight months, providing homework support tutoring for Educational Tutorial services for one...
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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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Julie V.

Tutor

Pleasant Hill, IA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I possess teaching credentials in both English and social science and have 20+ years of teaching experience. In addition to teaching adolescents, I have tutored individual and small groups of elementary-aged students in reading.. I am certified as an Orton Gillingham reading tutor. I have taught Adult Education courses in all...
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Grace L.

Des Moines, IA

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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi my name is Grace. I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting for 8+ years, worked at a daycare as an assistant teacher for 4 years and have been a nanny for almost 4 years. I especially love working with infants and toddlers. It is so rewarding seeing their faces light up when they start to learn new things!! Some activities...
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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Madison H.

Smile Starter And Brain Wheel Thinker.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as Fun devoted and loving. I like working with kids because I get to see them smile and develop into there own individual person. I'm looking for a job that to see a child grow and develop as a human being and teach the kids whatever I can and help the parents as much as possible. I started...
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  • 39 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

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

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Elkhart, IA

Reading Tutors in Elkhart, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 39 listed reading tutors

Milinda B.

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...

- Justine P.

Emily B.

I am excited to share my heartfelt appreciation for EMILY, who has become an invaluable part of our family's journey with our two non-verbal...

- Kristle D.

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.

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 November 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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