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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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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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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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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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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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Olivia D.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
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
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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.
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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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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
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Lili O.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Heather L.

Child Care

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm a CPR and First Aid certified caregiver with 4 years of experience working in a licensed daycare. I'm also a mom to 4 kids, ages 6 to 14, so I fully understand the energy, patience, and flexibility needed to care for children at every stage. I'm reliable, nurturing, and confident handling everything from diaper changes...
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Shay T.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Ermonie N.

Great Care Giver

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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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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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Beka T.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Rebeka and I'm a fun, easygoing, and reliable caregiver who truly enjoys working with people of all ages. I have over 9 years of babysitting experience, including caring for infants, toddlers, school-aged kids, and even twins! I also worked at a children's hospital for 3 years, where I developed strong skills in...
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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
meal prep
light cleaning
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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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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Mattea C.

Clive, IA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Background: Hi! I'm originally from Kansas City, Missouri and decided to move to Iowa to study and graduate from ISU May of 2020. I'm currently employed as a compliance specialist for a local engineering firm. I'm an open book and have experience nannying (3 kids at once). I'm available to accommodate to your individual families...

Care Member says "Mattea was fantastic and exactly who I was hoping to work with! Her attention to detail, kindness and great communication made the entire process of...

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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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Lindsey S.

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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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  • 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

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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