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Rachel G.

Special Education Teacher Tutor For Communication, Life Skills, Math, And Reading.

Des Moines, IA

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$35/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as calm, patient and creative I like tutoring because I love working with children and helping them achieve their full potential. I want to help children feel that they belong in their school and community. I'm looking for a job that allows me to work with children with special needs--that is my...
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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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Paige S.

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Experienced educator who specializes in science and reading! I love empowering kids by helping them develop learning tools. Learning should be fun and my goal is to help kids become more confident in their abilities!
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Rebecca F.

Experienced And Effective

Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been a Special Educator for 20 years. Your child will grow and enjoy learning. I have a reading endorsement and a masters in Special Education.
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Miranda S.

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Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Back in school I was always an A and B student. I excelled most in art and math. I got so good I starting teaching myself in advance.
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Bailey D.

Friendly And Patient Tutor To Middle And Elementary Schoolers

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I have over two years of tutoring experience and I spent a year while in college at Iowa State University working for the organization America Reads America Counts within an Elementary school to provide math and reading tutoring during recess. I'm well versed in tutoring though tough emotions and situations. I have also...
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Olivia D.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
With experience tutoring children ages 6-15, I offer personalized lessons tailored to each student's learning style. Whether helping with homework, reinforcing concepts, or fostering academic confidence, I strive to create a supportive and engaging environment. My goal is to build trust with both students and parents, ensuring...
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Lydia T.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Before I graduated high school, I was always the assigned tutor of my grade, and I have always loved helping people succeed on their own terms, rather than taking the easy way out and not actually understanding the material. Since then, I have tutored homeschooled children in my area, providing support in a variety of different...
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Suzanna H.

Tutor - With Background In Social Work & Education

Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I've served the Des Moines area since 2017 in Education and Social Work. Currently, I operate my business as a live wedding painter full time, and offer private art, music, and elementary education lessons. My goal is to empower my students in their critical thinking skills, expanding their capacity to be adaptive, creative...
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Paige G.

Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
7 years experience
I have many years of experience in the education field. I currently am a Kindergarten teacher in the Des Moines public school district. I have experience working with children with special needs, as well as specially designed instruction. I worked in a self contained behavior classroom in DMPS, and assisted as a behavior tech...
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Katherine M.

Summer Tutor Helping Students Reach Grade Level Reading Skills

Ankeny, IA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Schedule now for summer tutoring! I am a Middle school special education teacher with 15 years of experience. I have both my Reading endorsement and Strat II Behavior endorsement. I specialize in teaching students with learning disabilities how to improve their reading and writing skills including phonics, decoding,...
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Emily V.

Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been a special education teacher for 12 years and am looking for a part time gig for the summer a few hours a week. I have taught grades 6-12th and every subject to some capacity. I am will to tutor any age.
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Lydia S.

Tutoring & Lessons

Urbandale, IA

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$25/hr
Hello, my name is Lydia and I've worked as a nanny for years! I am also a CNA and have 2 years of experience in nursing school. I have worked with many people who had special medical needs and also wanted more support and structure with their learning. Learning has been one of the greatest joys in my life, and I love to see this...
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Emily M.

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Johnston, IA

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Hello! I am a former elementary special ed teacher and current middle school special ed consultant. I have my master's degree in special education and an endorsement in reading. I hope I am a good fit to support furthering education in your family!
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Kelsi N.

Experienced In Schools And Special Education

Urbandale, IA

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$8/hr
2 years experience
I'm a fully licensed speech-language pathologist (speech therapist) who works in public and private schools with children in special education. I have experience working with students both one-on-one and in group settings. My professional experience has previously been with children from ages one to 11.
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Katie M.

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I am a current substitute elementary teacher for Ankeny Schools. I have taught all age groups and levels. I also worked as a special education associate for 8 years. I enjoy working with children and love to help them grow.
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Debra M.

Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
I am not a certified teacher, but I will be facilitating my own 3 children's online education and would love to find a child to join us!
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Alivia S.

Tutoring

Urbandale, IA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
I am a college graduate and have experience tutoring kids ages 5-18. While my favorite subjects are math and business skills, I also have experience in many other fields. I also worked at a summer camp for children with disabilities this past summer, and have learned a lot about the way kids brains work and different types of...
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Lily C.

Urbandale, IA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have experience tutoring Algebra 1 and 2 as well as Geometry. I can also help with entry level Spanish, English, History, and Science. Including biology, chemistry, and physics.
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Jennifer B.

Totor

Grimes, IA

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$17/hr
I specialize in tutoring Pre-K through early elementary students, helping young learners build strong foundations in early reading and math through engaging, age-appropriate lessons tailored to their unique learning styles. Areas of Focus: Early Literacy *Letter recognition & phonics *Sight word mastery *Listening...
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  • 26 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.60/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs tutors is 4.0

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Des Moines, IA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Des Moines, IA is $21.60 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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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