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Jessi W.

Ames, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Jessicah, and I'm as student at Simpson College. I worked this last school year as a tutor for a 2nd grade student who was below benchmark in literary skills. This was my first experience, and I loved it! I'm hoping to do more. This spring, my student hit benchmark this spring, and I'm more than happy to share...
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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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Teacher / Tutor

Ames, IA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Currently working as a Registered Behavioral Therapist. Seeking part time evening childcare or tutoring work. I graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Elementary Education including all subjects, and specializations to teach English / Language Arts through middle school. I have taught kindergarten, first, second,...
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Ames, IA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I have worked as a substitute teacher in public schools from elementary through high school. Currently, I teach 2 English communication courses at Iowa State University each semester.
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Ames, IA

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$19/hr
I'm an Elementary Education major and currently student teaching. One of my endorsements is math and certified to teach math from K-8th grade.
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Ames, IA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Hello ! I am an elementary major at Iowa State university who aspires to teach young minds in a way that will help them excel most
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I believe all students can learn and that students are excited about learning when they are actively engaged in activities that are meaningful. Taught in classroom, Title One, and Special Education settings using large group, small group, and individual instruction. Extensive knowledge of reading and experience instructing...
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A Helping Hand

Ames, IA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello everyone! I am an early elementary teacher currently teaching third grate in Marshalltown Public Schools. I have a bachelors degree in psychology, and a masters degree in early education (specializing in PreK-3rd). I have also spent 5 years tutoring with tutoring services. I would love to help your student excel in their...
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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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Story City, IA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Saint Louis University and hope to eventually becoming a middle school science teacher. I believe learning can be a joyful experience, and my strengths are in reading, language, and science.
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  • The average post rate is $22.25/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Ames, IA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Ames, IA is $22.25 per hour. However, it’s important to keep in mind this is just an average and the actual rate a special needs tutor charges can depend on many different factors such as their years of experience and subject matter expertise.

If you’re looking for tutoring for special needs students near you in Ames, IA, Care.com can make your search easier by connecting you with professionals in your area. You can sort profiles by location and pay rate. You can also read detailed descriptions about each special needs tutor and can find reviews from families they worked with in the past.

Parents and guardians of special needs students understandably want to ensure their child is learning in a safe environment. When looking for a special needs tutor near you in Ames, IA, we strongly recommend you take the steps necessary to feel comfortable regarding who you’re hiring. While we ask all special needs tutors on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (those who complete it have a badge on their profile), this is merely a starting point for your research. You can run your own private background check, interview multiple candidates, and request professional references.

There are many different types of special needs tutors near you in Ames, IA. You can hire special needs tutoring services that focus on reading, writing, math, and English. You can also hire more general special needs tutors who can provide support in all subjects your child is studying in school, but as they get older and their schoolwork gets more complex, more specialized instruction can be helpful.

When you are searching for tutors for special needs students near you in Ames, IA, it’s a good idea to interview a few different candidates until you find the right fit for your child. You’ll want to ask each tutor questions regarding what subject matters they feel comfortable teaching, how much experience they have working with special needs students, and what their go-to teaching techniques are.

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