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Jessi W.

Ames, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Jessicah, and I'm as student at Simpson College. I worked this last school year as a tutor for a 2nd grade student who was below benchmark in literary skills. This was my first experience, and I loved it! I'm hoping to do more. This spring, my student hit benchmark this spring, and I'm more than happy to share...
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Ceann J.

Ames, IA

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$22/hr
I am a reading, writing, and math tutor for elementary students while I'm at college. I'm currently home for the summer and looking for more tutoring positions to help children.
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Rachel D.

Part-Time Babysitter

Ames, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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My experience includes tutoring kindergarten through sixth grade in reading through AmeriCorps at Fellows Elementary and Ballard Middle School, assisting teachers in the preschool and Bridge to Kindergarten classrooms at the Hawthorne Judy Center, and working in Ames elementary schools supporting students with autism in all...
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Shelby H.

Summer Nanny/Babysitter

Ames, IA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Shelby and I have a bachelors degree in English with a minor in psychology and am currently an English Literature Graduate student and part time instructor at Iowa State University. Prior to starting my Masters degree I have had 6 years of experience working in various childcare & teaching settings with children as...
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Miranda B.

A Helping Hand

Ames, IA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello everyone! I am an early elementary teacher currently teaching third grate in Marshalltown Public Schools. I have a bachelors degree in psychology, and a masters degree in early education (specializing in PreK-3rd). I have also spent 5 years tutoring with tutoring services. I would love to help your student excel in their...
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Maria D.

Experienced And Creative Tutor For All Ages-- From Elementary To College

Ames, IA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Whether you have a young child at home needing help with reading or math, a middle schooler looking to improve grades, a high schooler preparing for college, or you're a college student seeking assistance, I'm here to help! I graduated with a B. S. in Biochemistry from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. After working...
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Joann B.

Reading Specialist And National Board Certified Teacher

Ames, IA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I believe all students can learn and that students are excited about learning when they are actively engaged in activities that are meaningful. Taught in classroom, Title One, and Special Education settings using large group, small group, and individual instruction. Extensive knowledge of reading and experience instructing...
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Cassandra K.

Story City, IA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Saint Louis University and hope to eventually becoming a middle school science teacher. I believe learning can be a joyful experience, and my strengths are in reading, language, and science.
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Libby B.

"Miss Libby"

Huxley, IA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Hello. My name is Libby. I strive to live life and love others as Jesus calls us to. Having grown up in a large farm family in Southeastern Iowa, I have come to care deeply about leading by example, so as to instill values that set up our youth and future generations for success. Those values, to name a few, include work...
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Kayla B.

Summer Tutor

Polk City, IA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hello there! I am an experienced elementary teacher, looking for opportunities to help fill learning gaps, support summer learning, and assist families who are needing extra academic reinforcement. I am very passionate about foundational reading and math skills. Along with my eight years of teaching experience, I also have my...
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  • The average post rate is $19.70/hr as of July 2025

FAQs for finding English tutors in Ames

Hiring an English tutor in Ames, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $19.70 per hour as of July 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has and the type of assignments you or your child need help with.

Care.com currently has 27 English tutors in Ames, IA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ames or hourly pay rate. From there, you can compare the experience each English tutor has working with kids, and the specific skills they can help you with. You can also read reviews from other families in Ames that have worked with the tutors you're interested in.

The right English tutor for your child will be able to improve their grades and writing skills. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each English tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Ames have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their English assignments. Your child may need only a few sessions to get on track, or long-term help that could require an English tutor staying with them the entire school year.

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