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60 high school tutors are listed in Los Altos, CA
The average posted rate is $42/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby high school tutors is 5 years
High school tutors in Los Altos, CA
Hello, I was a Special Education teacher at the middle school level for 4 years and am in my 11th year working in a high school. I have an MA in Counseling and an MA in Special Education. I have experience teaching English and math at the middle school level, and primarily pre-algebra/Algebra 1 at the High School level. I can...
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
have over 17 years of classroom teaching experience with my Master's in Teaching Biology and my ElD(English Language Development) certification. I have taught K-12 with the majority of my time spent in the High school classroom teaching Science and Health. I have also worked as an after school tutor and love supporting and...
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I have been a proven first class certified Reading Specialist for over 20 years and use the following methods in my work: Orton-Gillingham Multi-Sensory Program, Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing, Step-Up-To-Writing, Barton Reading and Spelling Program, and Wilson Reading Program. (In addition, I've taught Kindergarten...
5.0
"Sharon worked with my twin sons, age 7, on basic phonics and prereading skills. Both have learning differences and challenges with attention. While each of my sons have very different profiles, Sharon adjusted to each of their needs. She worked diligently and...
Denise G.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Following 17 years at IBM, I enjoyed 15 years of tutoring my two children from learning to read through Advanced Placement high school classes. They often brought their classmates home so that I could also help them understand material. I tutored a neighbor's grammar school children 3/days per week for a year until their grades...
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"Carolyn has been tutoring our 11-year-old son for over 6 months. Carolyn takes the time to understand our son's strengths and weaknesses. As a result of the weekly tutoring, our son is developing the writing skills he needs to succeed in his humanities, science,...
Ilaria T.
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Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I offer in-person and remote tutoring. I have a bachelor's degree in Biology from Stanford, and have been teaching informally and formally since I was in junior high myself, when I used to help my sister and classmates with their math questions. I am known for being very approachable, and for making math accessible to students...
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"Dianna is an excellent Tutor. We initially hired Dianna to help our son in 7th grade math. She is able to easily connect with our son and he enjoys working with her. Dianna is able to work with him with his school director work or to provide/find additional...
Joyce E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been tutoring since high school, and now have a degree in elementary education. I majored in mathematics.
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"Kito met a bunch of times with my 9 year old son to play Minecraft, and we highly recommend him! He has a great rapport with children. Kito is calm, friendly and actively engaging throughout and he is thoughtful about finding activities that work well for my son....
Sharon M.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I had a fulfilling career as a high school English teacher for 15 years. More recently, I have served as as an education director for a tutoring center and worked with pre-k students up to college aged students. I have helped prepare students for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, and TOEFL. I especially enjoy...
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"When we lived in another state, we had this amazing helper - Marilyn that arrived on time and almost floated in with her super human cape on --- to fix things, make it better. Finally I found someone here in the bay area that is similar to her. That person?...
Jill C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rahsaan, and I'm an undergraduate studying physical oceanography at Stanford University. I complement my aptitude for the natural sciences with a minor in American Studies, a leadership role in Stanford's first Nature Photography Club, and a distinction as the first-year winner of the Hoover Institution's...
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"Rahsaan was a great fit for our tutoring needs. I checked both his references (which were stellar). He was open to viewing quizzes prior to each session to cover relevant word problems with my son. They met weekly. His patience, calm demeanor, and approach were...
Andrea M.
I studied Spanish from 9th grade in High School through to the end of college (8+ years). I spent a semester abroad in Seville, Spain, where I lived with a Spanish family and onl spoke Spanish, as well as took classes in Spanish. I tutored for a semester for college students in Spanish 102 & 105 classes.
Lauren F.
Santa Clara, CA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have a masters in education, experience teaching preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, second grade, in addition to tutoring 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.
Christopher K.
Mountain View, CA
$14-35/hr
Patient, Experienced Engineering Graduate With 5+ Years Of Tutoring Experience
Hi, my name's Chris! I graduated with honors with a B. S. in Biomedical Engineering in 2021. I also was a member of the National Biomedical Engineering Society, and engineering honors societies Tau Beta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi.
I have over 5 years of tutoring experience for students grades K-12 across various subjects.
I mainly...
I currently tutor my niece who is in 6th grade in pre-algebra and also science in both English and Spanish. I also tutored Immunology for a student who wanted to get into the nursing field. I graduated UCSD with a Microbiology degree and a minor in Digital Video and Film Production. I am now on my final semester for my Master's...
I taught Arabic to preschool students at several day care centers. I completed coursework in Arabic and I am a native speaker. I also completed coursework in English, with which I am also fluent.
I hold a bachelors degree in English and a Masters in bilingual education. Post grad I moved to Spain and worked as an English teacher for 3 years in bilingual and international school settings. I have experience working with 1st through 6th grade. I am currently on track to earn my multiple subject teaching credential in June...
Odalis M.
Sunnyvale, CA
$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a positive and patient person who enjoys tutoring kids from the age of 5 (kinder) to the age of 13 (8th grade). I'm passionate about making them understand what they have learned in school and applying it afterwards as they continue in their course work. I've had about 2 years of experience from working at an...
Nysha M.
Santa Clara, CA
$26-31/hr
I have experience working with kids and assisting with homework help and studying In daycare and as a private nanny. I have exceptional writing skills. I took college level English classes in high school and excelled in all English classes there and in college. Can assist with some other subjects for younger ages.
Jocelyn D.
Atherton, CA
$26-31/hr
I am currently a high school senior who is willing to tutor most subjects to elementary school and middle schoolers. I have passed my advanced placement test in Spanish which is a college level course. I also have an over-all GPA of 3. 8 and have gotten accepted to schools such as UC Davis and UC Merced.
In high school, I frequently tutored my peers after class usually with history, economics, or political subjects. I scored very high on my AP tests for the above subjects and have a true passion for learning and teaching them.
I am currently a student-athlete and have vast knowledge of the game of soccer. I have coached,...
I love to teach! I love working with all age ranges. I took a large number of AP and college courses throughout my high school experience and can help with most of them! I have a particular love for reading and working with pupils' essays :)
Hey everyone! I am a current graduate student at Stanford University School of Medicine. I attended undergrad at UCLA in Physiological Sciences. I have 8 years of experience of tutoring middle school and high school students in all STEM subjects and English. I also have a strong track record with Standardized Testing prep,...
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Recent high school tutor reviews in Los Altos, CA
Sharon K.
5.0
Sharon worked with my twin sons, age 7, on basic phonics and prereading skills. Both have learning differences and challenges with attention. While each of my sons have very different profiles, Sharon adjusted to each of their needs. She worked diligently and consistently to develop their skills....
- Denise G.
Carolyn H.
5.0
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Carolyn. She is the best tutor imaginable. She has tutored our children for years.
Carolyn is versatile, teaching many subjects (e.g., reading, writing, handwriting, math, geography, science) to students ranging from preschool to high school....
- Care member
Dianna Z.
5.0
Dianna is an excellent Tutor. We initially hired Dianna to help our son in 7th grade math. She is able to easily connect with our son and he enjoys working with her. Dianna is able to work with him with his school director work or to provide/find additional material as needed. Our son asked to...
- Joyce E.
Kito M.
5.0
Kito met a bunch of times with my 9 year old son to play Minecraft, and we highly recommend him! He has a great rapport with children. Kito is calm, friendly and actively engaging throughout and he is thoughtful about finding activities that work well for my son. He has been very responsive in...
- Sharon M.
Elizabeth V.
5.0
When we lived in another state, we had this amazing helper - Marilyn that arrived on time and almost floated in with her super human cape on --- to fix things, make it better. Finally I found someone here in the bay area that is similar to her. That person? Elizabeth. (like Marilyn -- she's...
- Jill C.
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How much do high school tutors charge near me in Los Altos, CA?
The average hourly rate for a high school tutor near you in Los Altos, CA is $42.50. 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.
Where can I find an experienced high school tutor near me in Los Altos, CA?
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What types of high school tutors near me in Los Altos, CA are available to hire?
You can find a wide variety of high school tutors near you in Los Altos, CA. 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.
How can I safely hire a high school tutor for my child near me in Los Altos, CA?
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What questions should I ask when interviewing a high school tutor near me in Los Altos, CA?
Again, interviewing a handful of high school tutor candidates near you in Los Altos, CA 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.