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Elizabeth D.

Experienced Tutor

Colfax, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello, I'm Elizabeth and in the fall I will be a sophomore at Luther College in Decorah, IA studying Elementary Education. I have 6 years of experience babysitting. I've worked at a day camp the past two summers, and I worked at a daycare for two and a half years in high school. I am looking to help elementary students with...
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Marisa C.

Altoona, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm an friendly, patient, and creative educator seeking part time work in the summer season. 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,...

Candace C. says "Marisa was amazing! My son was asking for her to watch him again before she even left. I was so grateful for him to be in great hands. She also provided...

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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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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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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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Rachael S.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have 10 years of experience with all ages of children, from infants to teenagers. I enjoy the company of children and have an energetic personality to keep them entertained. I nannied all throughout university and loved it! Now I work from home Monday-Friday, so I have the time to babysit again. I would be happy to assist on...

Care Member says "Very nice and great with our 5 yr old. Would recommend. "

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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Gretta H.

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Lindsey S.

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
As the oldest of five children, I've been caring for kids for as long as I can remember. I gained years of hands-on experience babysitting my younger siblings from infancy through their school years and expanded that care to other families in my neighborhood. I'm dependable, patient, and genuinely enjoy spending time with...
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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Suzanna H.

Tutor With Background In Social Work And Elementary Education

Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
Tutor With Background In Social Work And Elementary Education
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Madeline H.

Elementary Teacher Available To Tutor!!

Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi!! My name is Madeline and I am in my first year of teaching 1st grade here in Des Moines:) I have both my teaching license and a reading endorsement. I love getting to foster learning each day with my students and I would love to help your child out as well, especially with reading or math! There is nothing more amazing than...
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Shay T.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have more than 10 years of experience working with children. I'm currently in my 5th year of teaching. Prior to that I worked with children in a variety of positions: as a babysitter, nanny, tutor, coach and teacher. All of these experiences have given me the opportunity to help children grow and develop as individuals. It has...
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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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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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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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Alex K.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I recently graduated from Drake University with a degree in Elementary Education. I absolutely adore children of all ages and can't wait to have a classroom of my own in the near future! I have a concentration in K-8 Reading but am knowledgeable in all subject areas. I look forward to working with your little one!
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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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Recent tutor reviews from local parents in Colfax, IA

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

Marisa C.

Marisa was amazing! My son was asking for her to watch him again before she even left. I was so grateful for him to be in great hands. She...

- Candace C.

Michael D.

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...

- Care member

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.

FAQs for finding tutors near me in Colfax, IA

Hiring a tutor in Colfax, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of October 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 1 tutors in Colfax, IA. You can search for tutors by their distance from Colfax 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 Colfax are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Colfax 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 1 tutors near you in Colfax, IA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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