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Find reading tutors in Des Moines, IA that you’ll love
36 reading tutors are listed in Des Moines, IA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 7 years
Reading tutors in Des Moines, IA
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I not only home schooled my six children through high school, I have tutored other students for five years at a wonderful company in Des Moines, IA. I also tutored in Houston, TX, as well as proctored LSAT exams.
While homeschooling gave me experience teaching multiple children with different grade levels, intelligence levels,...
5.0
"It is difficult to find a gifted instructor, who you can trust to help multiple kids at different grade levels, to show a remarkable improvement in your children's academic development. Yet, I found that person with Bonnie. She pushed my children's learning using...
Arechia G.
Landon W.
Des Moines, IA
$25-75/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced K-12 Certified Tutor With Emphasis In Spanish And TESOL
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Former educator with 10 years experience. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Seeking part time employment to get out of the house as I work from home. As an educator I understand the importance of communication and mutual respect with the children that I serve. I have babysat/ been a nanny for many families and could provide...
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.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started...
Joe W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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,...
Bailey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 environment. My 8 year old looks forward to her visits and so does mom!"
Krystal M.
Hello, I've been working with children since I started babysitting at 13. I am enjoying staying home full-time with my 3-year-old son. I'm open to begin nannying again with my son in-tow. I love working with families who just need a little help a few days a week, as it can be difficult juggling parenthood with everything else....
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lynsey J.
Des Moines, IA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am a teacher with 7 years of experience in both Kindergarten and 1st grade. I have a Masters in Literacy graduate degree.
I love planning activities and crafts to watch children grow and show their creative side! I enjoy learning new things, spending time outdoors, and reading.
I have a fairly flexible schedule and would...
Lynsey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Lili O.
Des Moines, IA
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
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...
Lili can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Grace L.
Des Moines, IA
$28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Grace. I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting for 8+ years, worked at a daycare as an assistant teacher for 4 years and have been a nanny for almost 4 years. I especially love working with infants and toddlers. It is so rewarding seeing their faces light up when they start to learn new things!! Some activities...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Erin . I am a student at the College of Saint Benedict, set to graduate with a BA in Spanish education this May (2024). I am completing a 16-week full-time student teaching experience this spring semester in the Spanish classroom. I am the 3rd oldest of 7 children and grew up taking care of my youngest her...
Mackenzie T.
Des Moines, IA
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A 4 Year Experienced Daycare Teacher. Looking For A Weekend Babysitting/nanny Job!
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently 26 years of age. I have 10 years experience working with children, age ranging from newborn to school age kid. I currently work full time as a private nanny during the week. I'm a loving, caring person. I enjoy being around kids they truly light up my world. I'm energetic, adventurous, crafty. I enjoy playing...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as Fun devoted and loving.
I like working with kids because I get to see them smile and develop into there own individual person.
I'm looking for a job that to see a child grow and develop as a human being and teach the kids whatever I can and help the parents as much as possible.
I started...
Rachael N.
Des Moines, IA
$19/hr • 6 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was 15. I began teaching swim lessons through the North Side otters, ! I then worked with children while I worked as a lifeguard at Universal Studios in Orlando. I am currently a sped associate working with k-5 students!
In my spare time, I like to sew costumes for my friends, ply video...
Rachael can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jayne M.
Des Moines, IA
$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Amanda C.
Des Moines, IA
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver With 10+ Years Of Childcare Teaching Experience Available
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been an infant, daycare, preschool teacher and nanny for a combined 12+ years. I have experience with children infant age to about 6 years old mostly, and some latchkey/summer program experience with kids 7 and older as well. I have been both a lead and assistant teacher. I have experience with detailed lesson planning...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021.
I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Matracea is very dependable and caring. She is also very patient with the kids. My daughter loved her. I would certainly hire her again."
Ashraf Q.
Melanie B.
Johnston, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny since April of 2018. Prior to that I worked in childcare, full time for 2 years and part time for 6. I have worked with all age groups from newborns up to high school students. I enjoy reading, writing, arts & crafts, board games and going outside.
I provide light house cleaning, transportation to school and...
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melanie is an excellent nanny- perfect combination of reliability, knowledge, creativity, organizational skills, flexibility and care! She has been with our family for close to 2 years now (8yr old and almost 3 yr old). She has been BEYOND ANYTHING we could have...
Sriram L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. As long as I can remember I dreamed of being a mom. I surrounded myself with children. I began to babysit full time over the summers when I was only 11 years old. Starting with two little girls named Mindy and Heather, who lived just down the street. I spent several evenings...
Milinda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mindy has been our family's nanny for 6.5 years now. She has taken care of our twin girls since they were 7 months old, and has been with our 3rd child since she was born. She is always on time and always in a good mood. She is friendly and caring, and extremely...
Justine P.
Hello! I am looking to nanny for the summer of 2024 in Ankeny or surrounding areas. I am looking for a large and loving family to help make summer more easy and enjoyable. I enjoy exercising, being outside, reading, and spending time with my family. I am Red Cross lifeguard certified, as well as CPR and first-aid certified. I...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting/part-time nannying since I was 14 years old. I've had experience with children of all ages, including newborns (overnight as well), autism, and special needs for a teen-young adult with a toddler level functioning level. I have complete baby fever so I love to take care of newborns and toddlers, but I have...
Mikayla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Des Moines, IA
Bonnie F.
5.0
It is difficult to find a gifted instructor, whom you can trust to help multiple kids at different grade and ability levels, to show a remarkable improvement in your children's academic development. Yet, I found that person with Bonnie. She pushed my children's learning using personalized lesson...
- Arechia G.
Rachel C.
5.0
Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started babysitting, the kids are much happier and...
- Joe W.
Bailey D.
5.0
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 environment. My 8 year old looks forward to her visits and so does mom!
- Krystal M.
Matracea W.
5.0
Macy was great!!
She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else.
The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with them.
10/10
We would...
- Molly K.
Melanie B.
5.0
Melanie is an excellent nanny- perfect combination of reliability, knowledge, creativity, organizational skills, flexibility and care! She has been with our family for close to 2 years now (8yr old and almost 3 yr old). She has been BEYOND ANYTHING we could have asked for our kids! Melanie has...
- Sriram L.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Des Moines, IA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Des Moines, IA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Des Moines, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $20.33 per hour as of April 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Des Moines, IA?
Care.com currently has 15 reading tutors in Des Moines, IA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Des Moines 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 Des Moines that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Des Moines, IA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Des Moines, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Des Moines, 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.
Ratings for Des Moines, IA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Reading Tutors in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 36 listed reading tutors.