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Aimee S.

Certified Bilingual Teacher

West Des Moines, IA

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$45/hr
10 years experience
I have taught in dual language and immersion schools for 11 years. Most recently I taught in DPS grades 3-5 focusing on Math as well as reading instruction.
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West Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
I went to Bondurant Farrar high school, graduated in 2021. I had a GPA of 3. 6, and was on the honor roll all 4 years of high school! My strongest studies are English, History, and elementary level spanish. I can help with elementary/middle school math as well.
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West Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
I am graduated from high school and have always loved teaching. I spend several summers tutoring neighborhood children. I am very good in english and reading as it is my favorite subject. I also enjoy science. I took chemistry, physics, anatomy, and biology in school. I was in honors english classes in high school.
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West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Johnston, IA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
I am a 6th grade language arts and social studies teacher! I also am a dance team coach and have experience with teaching piano lessons.
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Tutor Available

Clive, IA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
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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Reading And Writing Tutor For All Ages

Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a secondary English teacher with three years experience teaching high school. I've also spent time in middle school ELA classrooms and have taught English as a Second language to both adults and elementary students. I tutored elementary students in reading and math during college at the University of Northern Iowa. I love...
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Ankeny, IA

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$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been a special education teacher for 12 years and am looking for a part time gig for the summer a few hours a week. I have taught grades 6-12th and every subject to some capacity. I am will to tutor any age.
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Ankeny, IA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
I am a 4th grade teacher with experience both in my own classroom and as a long-term substitute. I earned my degree in Elementary Education from Iowa State University with a specialization in mathematics. I have also tutored in the past and enjoy helping students build confidence, strengthen skills, and feel successful in their...
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Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I have been tutoring for years now, my first job being freshman year of high school. I have helped students aged elementary to high school on their homework! I have always been a straight A student and know multiple instruments as well. I would love to provide help on the weekends!
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Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
My name is Kaylyn, I'm 19 years old and graduated from Illini west high school in 2018. I have a part time job right now but need some extra money. I don't have any experience tutoring but I did work at a daycare a couple years ago and help teach the kids there.
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Tutor

Pleasant Hill, IA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I possess teaching credentials in both English and social science and have 20+ years of teaching experience. In addition to teaching adolescents, I have tutored individual and small groups of elementary-aged students in reading.. I am certified as an Orton Gillingham reading tutor. I have taught Adult Education courses in all...
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  • The average post rate is $20.60/hr as of March 2026

FAQs for finding high school tutors near you in West Des Moines, IA

The average hourly rate for a high school tutor near you in West Des Moines, IA is $20.60. This is just an average though and the actual rate you’ll pay for high school tutoring will vary due to a couple of different factors. For example, the experience level of the tutor, the subject your child requires assistance with, and the level of classes your child is taking can all impact the rate a high school tutor charges.

If you’re looking for tutors for high school students near you in West Des Moines, IA, you can use Care.com to simplify your search. You can start by filtering available high school tutors by their location and rate. From there you can read their profiles to learn more about their experience and to check out reviews from other clients.

You can find a wide variety of high school tutors near you in West Des Moines, IA. From English to writing, to high school math tutors, you can cover all of the basics. You can also find high school tutors who can help your teen study for college entrance exams like the SATs. Some high school tutors even specialize in niche subjects like organic chemistry, biology or calculus.

When you look into hiring a high school tutor for your teen, safety is something that is likely top of mind. To help you find a high school tutor safely near you in West Des Moines, IA, we ask all tutors for high school students listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck. You will find a badge on a tutor’s profile that shares when they had this background check run if they completed it. That being said, to safely hire a high school tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research. This can be done by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.

Again, interviewing a handful of high school tutor candidates near you in West Des Moines, IA is a good idea. Being good at tutoring for high school students depends on their background and teaching preferences. You can ask high school tutors where they learned their area of expertise, what teaching techniques they tend to use, and what subject matter areas they feel most comfortable teaching.

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