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46 reading tutors are listed in Waukee, IA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 7 years
Reading tutors in Waukee, IA
I have taught kindergarten for the past three years, student taught in first grade and preschool, and completed practicum in third and fifth grade.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Alexandra! I am 28 and a SAHM of one! I have been watching children on and off for the past 16-17 years ranging in ages Newborn-18. My primary responsibilities included giving baths, preparing meals/snacks, providing transportation to activities, assisting with homework, putting the children down for...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alex has been wonderful over the years with babysitting and caring for our daughter since she was a baby. Our daughter is now 8 years old and we still have her take care of her when we are back in town. Alex is extremely attentive, caring, and reliable person that...
Renee R.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My boys love Rachel! She is very patient and can handle my energetic boys. Would definitely recommend!!!"
Kate H.
Tricia K.
Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
Married with 3 kids at home
Ages 11, 9 and 5. Willing to help out with childcare and tutoring. I have a reading endorsement with elementary education teaching degree.
Tricia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
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,...
Hired by 3 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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...
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, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have a Degree in Elementary Education, with a specialization in Reading and Language Arts. I have worked for a Educational Company for some time and love it.
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Melanie B.
Johnston, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a creative and energetic childcare provider. I enjoy reading, cooking, arts and crafts, playing games and being outdoors. I have been a nanny since April of 2018. I was responsible for drop off and pick up from school, preparing meals, taking children on outings (park, zoo, swimming, science center etc.) teaching both life...
Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
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...
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Current Teaching Position: Special Education at Urbandale Middle School
Specialties: Elementary Education, all subjects & Special Education accommodations/supports
I began my teaching career in 2015. I worked as a Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing for 6 years supporting the needs of a variety of students with special needs. In...
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...
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.
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.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Waukee, IA
Alexandra S.
5.0
Alex has been wonderful over the years with babysitting and caring for our daughter since she was a baby. Our daughter is now 8 years old and we still have her take care of her when we are back in town. Alex is extremely attentive, caring, and reliable person that we can always count on. She takes...
- Renee R.
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Waukee, IA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Waukee, IA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Waukee, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $17.50 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Waukee, IA?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Waukee, IA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Waukee 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 Waukee that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Waukee, 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 Waukee 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 Waukee, IA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Waukee, 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 Waukee, 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.