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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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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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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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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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Emma D.

Reading And Writing Tutor For All Ages

Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a secondary English teacher with three years experience teaching high school. I've also spent time in middle school ELA classrooms and have taught English as a Second language to both adults and elementary students. I tutored elementary students in reading and math during college at the University of Northern Iowa. I love...
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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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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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Ariana C.

Hello Families

Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I hope by applying and not waiting for others to reach out that I care, I'm here to be helpful as well as flexible! I am in college myself so school is definitely nothing new ! I have younger siblings so "Teaching" per say is not new. One of my siblings is Special ed (had an IEP) so I'm very patient and understand the importance...
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Debbie S.

Tutor

West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Energetic, compassionate and dedicated Degreed Educator (Masters) in the field of Special Education. My teaching the past 20 years plus includes being a teacher for learning and behavior students and general education students grades 3 - 12. Certified in teaching English as a Second Language, History and Reading/Language Arts. I...
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Rachel W.

Veteran Teacher Seeking Summer Tutoring Opportunities

West Des Moines, IA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Rachel and I am a full time 2nd grade teacher. I am looking for some tutoring opportunities for my summer months off!
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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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Alexis K.

West Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
I am graduated from high school and have always loved teaching. I spend several summers tutoring neighborhood children. I am very good in english and reading as it is my favorite subject. I also enjoy science. I took chemistry, physics, anatomy, and biology in school. I was in honors english classes in high school.
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Stephanie M.

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
Looking for part time tutoring work! I have a bachelors of science in Human Services and Psychology and am returning to school to get my doctorate in August. I did tutoring in high school and briefly in college as well.
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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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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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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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Patricia V.

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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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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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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Bethany S.

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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  • The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of November 2025

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

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Grimes, IA is $16.00 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 Grimes, 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 Grimes, 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 Grimes, 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 Grimes, 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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