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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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Children. Preschool Teacher Who Loves Crafts And Music

Ames, IA

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$11/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 20+ years of experience babysitting, teaching and raising two boys. My youngest recently began college and I would like to begin working again with a flexible schedule. Some of my favorite things to do with children have always been, reading, crafts, games, and singing. I can help with Light Housekeeping and laundry if...
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Who Is Erin ?

Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
8 years experience
Hi! My name is Erin . I am a student at the College of Saint Benedict, set to graduate with a BA in Spanish education this May (2024). I am completing a 16-week full-time student teaching experience this spring semester in the Spanish classroom. I am the 3rd oldest of 7 children and grew up taking care of my youngest her...
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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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Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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I am a fun, upbeat and outgoing caregiver with a passion for helping children become the best versions of themselves. Think of me as your Children's personal Disney princess! I have been a nanny for 10+ years having worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 16 years old. Some of my responsibilities have included pick ups...
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Ames, IA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I'm Jacey, and I am currently a senior at Eastview High School. I have tutored family friends in primarily math, but am quite experienced with the curriculum of all different subjects. I love working with kids, and am quite patient when it comes to helping them learn. I have also had lots of experience working with children...
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Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Jayne! I'm am a local photographer of families and art. Most of all I'm a huge lover of kids! Up until a year ago I was a nanny for two AMAZING children. Sadly for me it was time for them to start school/daycare so I'm no longer able to nanny them. Now I've decided to go back to what I love and look for a new amazing...
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Experienced Tutor

Colfax, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello, I'm Elizabeth and in the fall I will be a sophomore at Luther College in Decorah, IA studying Elementary Education. I have 6 years of experience babysitting. I've worked at a day camp the past two summers, and I worked at a daycare for two and a half years in high school. I am looking to help elementary students with...
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Tutor With Flexible Schedule

Urbandale, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I am a local Des Moines tutor with a flexible schedule, available for home or online services for most grade levels. I have graduated with both my bachelor's and master's degrees, so I understand how important a good, strong education is. I would love to tutor your child(ren) in any subject they may be having troubles...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
I am a teacher with 7 years of experience in both Kindergarten and 1st grade. I have a Masters in Literacy graduate degree. I love planning activities and crafts to watch children grow and show their creative side! I enjoy learning new things, spending time outdoors, and reading. I have a fairly flexible schedule and would...
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Caring And Fun Nanny With College Education And 12+ Years Of Experience

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I've been nannying, tutoring and helping parents on and off for the last 18 years, giving me 12+ years of experience. I am CPR & First Aid certified. I'm a former Lifeguard & CNA. I have 3 children of my own, ages: 3 in September (son), 4 (daughter) & 7 (daughter). I'm available for date nights and occasional weekend baby...
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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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Des Moines, IA

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$19/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I started working with kids when I was 15. I began teaching swim lessons through the North Side otters, ! I then worked with children while I worked as a lifeguard at Universal Studios in Orlando. I am currently a sped associate working with k-5 students! In my spare time, I like to sew costumes for my friends, ply video...
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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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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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Ames, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
I enjoyed working at a daycare for 4 years, up until I moved to Ames during the fall of last year. I took care of all different aged children, but especially babies and young toddlers as I was the infant room lead teacher for about my last two years of working there. Once I moved to Ames, I was a nanny for awhile and enjoyed it...
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Pleasant Hill, IA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Hello!! My name is josie and I have a lot of experience with babysitting and looking after children. I have worked in a preschool as a teacher and I have my CPR and first aid certification, I also have done trainings for infant and toddler care (0-4). I am currently working on getting my child care certificate. I like working...
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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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Tutor

Ames, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Able to tutor general school subjects up to middle school. Able to tutor math and science and German through college level. Experience: 1. Instructor (YEL): taught chess, programming (Scratch), rocketry, and fencing. 2. Supplemental Instruction Leader (ISU): taught college-level math and chemistry. 3. Summer Tutor (KTC): taught...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as caring, happy, fun. I love working with kids because it brings me joy knowing I am creating good and fun memories for them! I'm looking for a job that is fun and exciting everyday is different and hands on. I started working with kids when I realized I'm good with them and that it's a fun...

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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

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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