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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Holly G.
West Des Moines, IA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone!
My name is Holly and I am currently employed as a full time teacher with a well known childcare center in Des moines Iowa. I am interested in babysitting weekends and week nights after I get off of work. I am willing to travel on weekends. My rate is $20 per hour and includes activities planned and prepped by...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning. Holly played with our boys, sent us updates, and got them to bed. She even did some clean up! We are so happy we found Holly, and...
Jessica N.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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...
Seth B.
West Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Seth! I am in my 4th year of teaching first grade within the West Des Moines School District. I earned my undergraduate degree from Graceland University where I majored in Elementary Education with a K-8 reading endorsement.
Seth can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kelli C.
Ankeny, IA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I am an Iowa State University graduate with a major in elementary education. I received my endorsements in special education: mild to moderate, and reading in 2018. In 2020, I completed my graduate endorsement in special education: intellectual disabilities from Morningside University.
For four years, I worked as a...
Kelli can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello! I am a local Des Moines tutor with a flexible schedule, available for home or online services for most grade levels. I have graduated with both my bachelor's and master's degrees, so I understand how important a good, strong education is. I would love to tutor your child(ren) in any subject they may be having troubles...
I am a licensed K-5 teacher and have firsthand experience teaching students in kindergarten, first, second, fourth and fifth grades. I have taught both virtually and in person and understand many online platforms that distance learning programs have been utilizing.
Rachel D.
West Des Moines, IA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
6 Years Of Special Education Teaching Experience, Consistent, Caring, Quality Caregiver .
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, laidback, communicative. I like working with kids because kids are the best. I love to help them grown and learn the world around them. I'm looking for a job that is consistent, in West Des Moines (near home), and allows me to grow. I started working with kids when I was in high school, I...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Brenna L.
Ankeny, IA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi everyone! My name is Brenna!
Through out the years, I have had many babysitting and a couple nanny opportunities. These have been in many places from Germany, Arizona, Texas, and now Iowa. I currently hold a CPR & first aid certification due to being a life guard, but have had those and had a babysitting certification since...
Brenna can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Hello!
I've been a special education teacher for many years and would love to pick up some extra summer hours working with fabulous children and families. I would love to play games, go to the park, swim, read, and tap into the interests of your child(ren) .
I can also help with summer tutoring to help make sure that your...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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,...
Kimberlee L.
Grimes, IA
$15-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a fun, upbeat and outgoing caregiver with a passion for helping children become the best versions of themselves. Think of me as your Children's personal Disney princess! I have been a nanny for 10+ years having worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 16 years old. Some of my responsibilities have included pick ups...
Kimberlee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maddie! I've recently moved back to the Des Moines area after living in Chicago for the past 3 years after graduating from Iowa State.
I have always been around children whether it be spending time with my two nephews, 7 and 8 years old, or watching neighbors since I was a young teenager.
I love spending time with...
Madelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Hello, I'm Elizabeth and in the fall I will be a sophomore at Luther College in Decorah, IA studying Elementary Education. I have 6 years of experience babysitting. I've worked at a day camp the past two summers, and I worked at a daycare for two and a half years in high school.
I am looking to help elementary students with...
Ashtyn B.
Ankeny, IA
$16/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm Looking To Serve Families By Nannying Part-time Or Full-time!
I'd describe my personality as joyful, kind, and dedicated.
I like working with kids because they are full of joy and life! Child-like wonder is at trait that we adults lose as we learn about the world around us. Children see the best in all things and are curious to explore and create.
I'm looking for a job that could use...
Ashtyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
I am a college student studying elementary education with a reading endorsement. I enjoy seeing children learn and grow and I love helping them along this process. I have experience tutoring and helping with homework with students from kindergarten through 11th grade. Reading, English, Phonics, and Social Studies are some of the...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Pleasant Hill, IA
Milinda B.
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 patient and kind to our children. She...
- Justine P.
Holly G.
5.0
Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning. Holly played with our boys, sent us updates, and got them to bed. She even did some clean up! We are so happy we found Holly, and are already hiring her again.
- Jessica N.
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Pleasant Hill, IA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Pleasant Hill, IA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Pleasant Hill, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $10.00 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 Pleasant Hill, IA?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Pleasant Hill, IA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill, IA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill, 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.