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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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Madison R.

Teacher

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I was a reading and math interventionist. I helped get students caught up on grade level!
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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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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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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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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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Suzanna H.

Tutor With Background In Social Work And Elementary Education

Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
Tutor With Background In Social Work And Elementary Education
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Olivia D.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
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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Ximena S.

Empathetic Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I enjoy playing games with kids and can help with homework.

Care Member says "Ximena was so sweet and my little boy loved her! "

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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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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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Colleen H.

Experienced Sitter With Fun Activities!

Des Moines, IA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I'm only available for occasional weeknight/weekend babysitting. I was a professional nanny for 8 years in New Jersey. I've babysat for a variety of families starting when I was 14. I will bring games, crafts, and activities with me and help kids with their homework, tidying up before bed, and any other needs they have while...
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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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Ermonie N.

Great Care Giver

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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Hi, my name is Ermonie and I have over 5 years of experience providing dedicated and compassionate childcare. I absolutely love working with kids and take pride in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Whether it's organizing fun activities, helping with homework, or simply...
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Abigail B.

Caring And Fun Nanny With College Education And 12+ Years Of Experience

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I've been nannying, tutoring and helping parents on and off for 18 years, giving me 12+ years of experience. I am CPR & First Aid certified. I'm a former Lifeguard & CNA. I have 3 children of my own, ages: 3 in September (son), 4 (daughter) & 7 (daughter). My kids are mild tempered and fun loving and LOVE making new friends. My...
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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Jackie V.

Child Care

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
20 years experience
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for caring for children and helping them learn and grow. With 20 years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm also happy to care for multiple children at once, up to four. My calm and creative personality, combined with...
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Lili O.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I have three years of experience working with children through babysitting and caring for younger relatives. During this time, I've developed a passion for creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for kids to thrive. I'm patient, friendly, and reliable, and I maintain open communication with parents, providing...
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Shay T.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Laura A.

Former Spanish Major Ready To Tutor!

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
I tutored in Spanish in college and use the language daily at work. I am ready to work with your middle-schooler or high-schooler!
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Kayla M.

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
I am a pharmacy major and chemistry minor at Drake University, therefore I have had a lot of experience in chemistry. I have also had the opportunity to take a lot of math and other sciences as well such as biology, biochemistry, microbiology, stats, and a little bit of calculus.
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  • 60 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.15/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated tutors is 4.2

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 $19.15 per hour as of June 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 40 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 40 tutors near you in Des Moines, IA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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