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Find tutors in Altoona, IA that you’ll love

60 tutors are listed in Altoona, IA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby tutors is 7 years

Tutors in Altoona, IA

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Marisa C.


Altoona, IA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm an friendly, patient, and creative educator seeking part time work in the summer season. I've earned my degree in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education, as well as having over 10 years of experience working with children via teaching and nannying. I love organizing, art, children's literature, vintage decor,...
Marisa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have had Marissa watch my son for about a year now. She is amazing! She is always on time or early. Marissa is the type of person that will always put your child/children first. She does not sit them in front of the TV and not interact with them. There are...

Jessica A.

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Nicole H.


Altoona, IA

$21-33/hr4 yrs exp

Miss Nicole

I am currently a 4th year 6th grade science teacher. I am certified to teach kindergarten to 8th grade. I have had past experience teaching various grades at elementary schools along with Language Arts and Science in the Middle School. I became a teacher as I have a passion for learning and sharing my passion for learning with...
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Bonnie F.


Des Moines, IA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Tutor With Over 20 Years Experience

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, 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...

Arechia G.

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Bailey D.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter!

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, 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.

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Autumn T.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

3.3

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! I'm Autumn, and I have over seven years of experience working with kids ranging from infants to middle school age. I graduated from Iowa State University in 2023 and have recently moved back to Iowa and am looking for something more part-time / as needed! I do have my own car, so transportation would not be a problem. I...
Autumn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed....

Elizabeth G.

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Carol M.


Des Moines, IA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year, in Iowa, right out of college, and I have worked with...
5.0
"Carol has been amazing. She has worked with both my daughter an son. Her passion for education and her ability to relate to my very different kids is invaluable. We have worked with her off and own for 5 years. Both kids are in middle school, and they are excited...

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Carol M.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year right out of college, and I have worked with...
Carol can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My kids loved spending time with her !! Even cried when it was time for her to go they easily fell in love with her she will definitely make you and your kids feel comfortable with her cares. As far as getting to know her she communicated well had references on...

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Gretta H.


Ankeny, IA

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Gretta, and I'm an experienced, caring, and reliable babysitter who loves working with children. I have 5 years of experience caring for kids of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I'm committed to creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids can thrive. I enjoy engaging children in creative activities,...
Gretta can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

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Mollie K.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love being outdoors, I love playing sports with children. I love arts and crafts and building and creating new things. I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews, I have experience in caring for children, assisting with homework, drop off and pick up from school and daycare. I am able to assist with meal preparations, laundry, housekeeping...
Mollie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jumacia D.


Des Moines, IA

$8-10/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time to Full-Time Caregiver Available

From the time I was born, my mother was a registered child care provider and continued a business out of our home for 12 years so I grew up in that environment all my life. Shortly after my mother stopped her business, my sister became a registered child care provider and now runs a successful business out of her home. I have...
Jumacia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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Elizabeth D.


Colfax, IA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Tutor

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...
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Suzanna H.


Des Moines, IA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Tutor With Background In Social Work And Elementary Education

Tutor With Background In Social Work And Elementary Education
Suzanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Suzanna H.


Des Moines, IA

$17-40/hr6 yrs exp

Tutor - With Background In Social Work & Education

I've served the Des Moines area since 2017 in Education and Social Work. Currently, I operate my business as a live wedding painter full time, and offer private art, music, and elementary education lessons. My goal is to empower my students in their critical thinking skills, expanding their capacity to be adaptive, creative...
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Michael D.


Ankeny, IA

$30-40/hr2 yrs exp

Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My educational experience includes an undergraduate degree in Food Science with minors in Business and Chemistry from Texas A&M University and a master's from the University of Georgia. I have taken over 90 hours of college chemistry and biochemistry. My teaching experience includes being a math and reading specialist at a...
5.0
"My son was not doing well in his algebra class and was falling behind. We were worried he wouldn’t get the attention he needed to catch up during school so we hired Michael. It was the best decision ever! Michael was so patient and knowledgeable. He was able to...

Care member

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Katherine M.


Ankeny, IA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Tutor Helping Students Reach Grade Level Reading Skills

Schedule now for summer tutoring! I am a Middle school special education teacher with 15 years of experience. I have both my Reading endorsement and Strat II Behavior endorsement. I specialize in teaching students with learning disabilities how to improve their reading and writing skills including phonics, decoding,...
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Bailey D.


Des Moines, IA

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Friendly And Patient Tutor To Middle And Elementary Schoolers

Hello! I have over two years of tutoring experience and I spent a year while in college at Iowa State University working for the organization America Reads America Counts within an Elementary school to provide math and reading tutoring during recess. I'm well versed in tutoring though tough emotions and situations. I have also...
With experience tutoring children ages 6-15, I offer personalized lessons tailored to each student's learning style. Whether helping with homework, reinforcing concepts, or fostering academic confidence, I strive to create a supportive and engaging environment. My goal is to build trust with both students and parents, ensuring...
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Serenity M.


Ankeny, IA

$13-19/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Serenity :)

Hi, I'm Serenity, from Iowa! I have 1 year of babysitting experience and love working with kids. I currently coach kiddos from the age 9 to 13, and have background in assistant teaching. I've worked at a developmental day care center as well! I'm responsible, fun, and always focused on creating a safe, enjoyable environment. I...
Serenity can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Colleen H.


Des Moines, IA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Fun Activities!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm only available for occasional weeknight/weekend babysitting. I was a professional nanny for 8 years in New Jersey. I've babysat for a variety of families starting when I was 14. I will bring games, crafts, and activities with me and help kids with their homework, tidying up before bed, and any other needs they have while...
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Landon W.


Des Moines, IA

$25-75/hr10 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...

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Recent tutor reviews in Altoona, IA

Marisa C.

5.0

Marisa was amazing! My son was asking for her to watch him again before she even left. I was so grateful for him to be in great hands. She also provided me an update halfway through watching him letting me know things were good and an update with him. I would have Marisa watch my son again for sure....

- Candace C.

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.

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.

Autumn T.

5.0

Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed. Autumn is definitely now my go-to...

- Elizabeth G.

Carol M.

5.0

Carol has been incredible: easy to communicate with, organized and a phenomenal teacher. Our child's confidence in math has improved greatly

- Care member

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