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Justin P.

Altoona, IA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
With a graduate degree and 17 years of experience, I am a certified teacher passionate about helping students reach their full potential. I believe every student learns differently, so I adapt my teaching using visual aids, hands-on activities, and open discussions to suit individual learning styles. I foster a supportive...
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Marisa C.

Altoona, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm an friendly, patient, and creative educator seeking part time work to supplement my income. I've earned my degree in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education, as well as having over 10 years of experience working with children via teaching and nannying. I love organizing, art, children's literature, vintage decor,...
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Bailey D.

Friendly Sitter!

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello there! My name is Bailey, I'm 24 and I'm a Junior at Grand View University studying psychology and public health! I have a sweet little cat, and I paint, do puzzles, sew, and read in my spare time. I have experience that varies from baby sitting after high school for two years to tutoring in an elementary school,...

Krystal M. says "Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a positive...

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Carol M.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year, in Iowa, right out of college, and I have worked with...

Care Member says "Carol has been incredible: easy to communicate with, organized and a phenomenal teacher. Our child's confidence in math has improved greatly "

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Carol M.

Des Moines, IA

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year right out of college, and I have worked with...

Care Member says "Great experience with Carol! Very professional and did a wonderful job! Would definitely recommend her! Thank you Carol!"

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Michael D.

Tutor

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My educational experience includes an undergraduate degree in Food Science with minors in Business and Chemistry from Texas A&M University and a master's from the University of Georgia. I have taken over 90 hours of college chemistry and biochemistry. My teaching experience includes being a math and reading specialist at a...

Care Member says "My son was not doing well in his algebra class and was falling behind. We were worried he wouldn’t get the attention he needed to catch up during school...

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Serenity M.

Hi! I'm Serenity :)

Ankeny, IA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Serenity, from Iowa! I have 1 year of babysitting experience and love working with kids. I currently coach kiddos from the age 9 to 13, and have background in assistant teaching. I've worked at a developmental day care center as well! I'm responsible, fun, and always focused on creating a safe, enjoyable environment. I...
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Olivia D.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Olive, and I'm so excited for the opportunity to work with your family. I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic babysitter with 10 years of experience watching children of all ages ( from infants to pre-teens) I take pride in creating a fun, safe, and engaging environments where kids can play, learn, and feel...
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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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Carly B.

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Carly Hello!! I have 2 years of experience of being a nanny and watching kiddos. I can help with errands, watching the kids at home and homework assistance! I have a car as well for any activities out of the house for the kids. I have always loved being around kids and find it super easy to entertain them.
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Lilly B.

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, Im lilly a sophomore at Iowa State University with 4 years of experience caring for kids of all ages, including children with special needs and those who are sick or need extra care. I genuinely love being around kids and always aim to create a calm, fun, and supportive environment. I'm dependable, easygoing, and happy to...
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Keysi C.

Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Keysi, I'm 19 years old, and I'm a high school student who loves helping kids learn and have fun. I'm a kind , respectful, responsible and a patient person. I always try to create a safe and positive environment. I enjoy playing games, helping with homework, and doing creative activities like drawing and dancing....
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Lani C.

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Lani and I am 24 years old. I have experience tutoring in college to college level students in areas of biology and chemistry. I have worked with elementary and middle school students on English (writing and reading), Science (biological, chemical, and earth), and Music/Drama (public speaking, reading music,...
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Gretta H.

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
My name is Gretta, and I'm an experienced, caring, and reliable babysitter who loves working with children. I have 5 years of experience caring for kids of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I'm committed to creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids can thrive. I enjoy engaging children in creative activities,...
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Jessica H.

Swim Instructor

Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
I have been a swim instructor for 4 years teaching all ages and levels. From never having known how to swim to mastering butterfly, I can help teach you what you need to know.
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Robyn C.

Pleasant Hill, IA

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$24/hr
I am a professional academic librarian with five years in several public libraries of the DSM metro area. I have assisted many students and patrons finding the right resources to empower the skills needed. I can strengthen the confidence and abilities of any student in elementary school into middle school.
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Mollie K.

Part Time Baby Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I love being outdoors, I love playing sports with children. I love arts and crafts and building and creating new things. I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews, I have experience in caring for children, assisting with homework, drop off and pick up from school and daycare. I am able to assist with meal preparations, laundry, housekeeping...
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Jumacia D.

Part-Time to Full-Time Caregiver Available

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
From the time I was born, my mother was a registered child care provider and continued a business out of our home for 12 years so I grew up in that environment all my life. Shortly after my mother stopped her business, my sister became a registered child care provider and now runs a successful business out of her home. I have...
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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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Leah R.

Full Time Caregiver Available (until The Start Of School - Hours Will Vary)

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have cared for quite a few children, most in the age range of newborns to 12. I have experience working with special needs kids, sick kids, and babies. I can give baths, put to bed and feed, take them places as needed, and help with homework. I am looking for something part-time as I'm in school. I currently work at ChildServe...
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Recent tutor reviews from local parents in Altoona, IA

Tutors in Altoona, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed tutors

Bailey D.

Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a...

- Krystal M.

Carol M.

Carol has been incredible: easy to communicate with, organized and a phenomenal teacher. Our child's confidence in math has improved greatly...

- Care member

Carol M.

Great experience with Carol! Very professional and did a wonderful job! Would definitely recommend her! Thank you Carol!

- Care member

FAQs for finding tutors near me in Altoona, IA

Hiring a tutor in Altoona, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $16.00 per hour as of November 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each tutor has, the subject you need help with, and how often you will require tutoring.

Care.com currently has 2 tutors in Altoona, IA. You can search for tutors by their distance from Altoona and compare your options by hourly pay rate, the experience, the subjects they teach, and their availability. You can also see reviews from other families that have used the tutors you're interested in. If you're interested in distance learning, explore your options for online tutors.

The most popular tutoring services that you can find in Altoona are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Altoona who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.

Generally, the term tutor refers to someone who helps students better understand an academic subject such as chemistry, math or English. The responsibilities a tutor can take on can vary. Some may simply help their students with areas of a subject they struggle with by instructing them and others may choose to help with homework or to review projects the student works on. There are 2 tutors near you in Altoona, IA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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