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Jayne M.

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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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Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
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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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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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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 35 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
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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Part-Time Babysitter

Norwalk, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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I am a first grade teacher in Des Moines. This is my second year teaching and I am loving every minute of it!! I attended Grand View University and graduated with a degree it Elementary Education with a reading endorsement. Before teaching, I have worked as a nanny, babysitter, daycare provider, camp counselor, and respite care...

Susan B. says "Bethany is wonderful! She is very reliable and always arrives on time or early. Bethany is great with our kids and she has a very positive disposition."

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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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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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Woodward, IA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have 40 + years of experience. I can help with Special Education, English, science, and math. I am a lifelong learner and love to interact with students to improve their skills. I get to know their interests so that I can help them find a love of learning. I have a Masters' Degree in the Humanities from California State...
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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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Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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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"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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Des Moines, IA

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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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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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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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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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Awesome Tutor

Norwalk, IA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I am a college student studying elementary education with a reading endorsement. I enjoy seeing children learn and grow and I love helping them along this process. I have experience tutoring and helping with homework with students from kindergarten through 11th grade. Reading, English, Phonics, and Social Studies are some of the...
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Recently-retired Teacher Seeking Nanny Position

Pleasant Hill, IA

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My child-care experience includes many years of babysitting and nannying. Additionally, I recently retired from full-time teaching. I worked as a reading teacher and am certified in the Orton-Gillingham reading method. I'm a mom of 3 adult children & grandma to 4 young grandchildren, including a toddler. I have a very...
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Weekend Tutor Available

Norwalk, IA

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$15/hr
I do not have any tutoring experience, but I am a go-getter and I would like to get more experience as I am considering a possible future as an educator.
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Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as inquisitive, creative, and thoughtful. I like working with kids because I love seeing their outlook on the world and how they approach new situations as they learn and grow, and because I have always been very interested in child development. I think that kids have a lot to teach us adults and...
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Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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  • 43 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

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

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Grimes, IA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Grimes, 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 2 reading tutors in Grimes, IA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Grimes 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 Grimes 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 Grimes 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 Grimes, 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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