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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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
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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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
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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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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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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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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Aalanah B.

English Tutor

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
willing to tutor younger students with English! would prefer online or the students home!
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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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Jennifer J.

Enthusiastic Tutor For Sciences, English, And Math

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I'm Jen and I hope to help families in the Des Moines area. My full time job is as a chemist down at College in Pella. I have a degree in biology and a minor in theater. I have a wide variety of interests including English (I'm a reader and a writer) and math. I'd describe my personality as caring, thoughtful, and fun. I'm...
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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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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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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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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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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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Shay T.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
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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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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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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Sharaden B.

Biology And Nursing Graduate Willing And Able To Help Children, Teens, Or Young Adults Excel

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
I hold teo Bachelor's degrees. One in Biology from Central College and one in Nursing from Mercy College of Health Sciences. My strongest fields are science and language arts. I am able to help with math through an algebra level.
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Caroline B.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I have three younger sisters that I have tutored during summers when they were in K-8th grade. I also have tutored children ages 5-7 in all subjects over the summer.
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Hailey J.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
Hello! My name is Hailey and I am 27 years old. I attended Central College in Pella IA I have been a stay at home mom the last 3. 5 years I have 2 young boys. I would love the opportunity to tutor your son or daughter in English! I can speak some Spanish as well as ASL. Thanks!
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  • 60 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.27/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated tutors is 4.3

Recent tutor reviews from local parents in Des Moines, IA

Tutors in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed tutors

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

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 Des Moines, IA

Hiring a tutor in Des Moines, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $19.27 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 37 tutors in Des Moines, IA. You can search for tutors by their distance from Des Moines 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 Des Moines are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Des Moines 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 37 tutors near you in Des Moines, IA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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