Page 3 - Top Reading Tutors in Altoona, IA

Q: How much do reading tutors charge near me in Altoona, IA?

Hiring a local reading tutor in Altoona, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of January 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.

Q: How can I find a reading tutor near me in Altoona, IA?

Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Altoona, IA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Altoona and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Altoona that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.

Q: What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Altoona, IA?

The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. 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 reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Altoona have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.

Q: How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Altoona, IA?

When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Altoona, IA, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.

Q: What types of reading tutors near me in Altoona, IA can I hire?

With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.

Reading tutors in Altoona, IA

Genevieve M.

Des Moines, IA

$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp

Elementary Level Tutor

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I was a 5th grade teacher for two years before moving to a new state. I have experience in several different level classrooms, and am able to tutor a wide variety of subjects and age groups. I love working with kids, and hope to help make children successful when they are struggling in a certain academic area.

Kayt S.

West Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr

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I have never been a paid tutor before, most of the tutoring I have done was on a volunteer basis. I have a strong hold with English. I can help children with their grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure and eventually improve overall writing skills. I am also extremely capable of helping students with reading comprehension,...

Jayne M.

Des Moines, IA

$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Jayne! I'm am a local photographer of families and art. Most of all I'm a huge lover of kids! Up until a year ago I was a nanny for two AMAZING children. Sadly for me it was time for them to start school/daycare so I'm no longer able to nanny them. Now I've decided to go back to what I love and look for a new amazing...

Jayne can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more

Libby B.

Huxley, IA

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

"Miss Libby"

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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...

Debbie S.

West Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Tutor

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Energetic, compassionate and dedicated Degreed Educator (Masters) in the field of Special Education. My teaching the past 20 years plus includes being a teacher for learning and behavior students and general education students grades 3 - 12. Certified in teaching English as a Second Language, History and Reading/Language Arts. I...

Mikayla S.

Clive, IA

$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

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I started tutoring in high school for peers and also worked in an elementary school working with kids after school. When I was in college, I tutored statistics at my school, as well as other peers and students. I'm familiar with the majority of subjects, but as grade levels go up, I am most specialized in math. My rates vary by...

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Michelle H.

Cumming, IA

$16-21/hr • 9 yrs exp

Love Of Literacy Teacher

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I am an English teacher who is currently employed by San Francisco Unified School District. I have been in Des Moines staying with family since all of my teaching has been online since last March. I have 6. 5 years of teaching English Language Arts in San Fran 6th grade , 2. 5 years teaching Intensive Reading for high school....