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Hello!
I'm an experienced elementary school teacher! I've been teaching for 10 years. I've taught second grade third grade. I absolutely love helping students excel and build on their reading and math skills during the summer. I also have my master's degree in reading and literacy.
4.9
(20)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
"Children must be taught how to think, not what to think."
A native English speaker, originally from the Midwest. I have been a K-12 Tutor for over 10 years. I have a Bachelor of Secondary Education and a Master of Arts in Business Management with an emphasis in Leadership.
I strive to meet the needs of each of my students...
5.0
"Thank you for your hard work in supporting my daughter as they develop. Your patience and commitment to supporting my child has mean a lot to our family."
With your guidance, my daughter has developed into a confident and capable child. Thank you for being such an...
Preethi R.
5.0
(3)
My bachelor's degree is in child and adolescent development with a concentration in teaching. I have graduated from USC with my Masters of Arts in Teaching and am an elementary school teacher. I am in my fifth year of teaching. During the beginning of the pandemic, I tutored students from 1st-8th grade virtually. I have a great...
5.0
"Alyssa is wonderful with my daughter. She makes her homework fun and my daughter always looked forward to her session with Alyssa. We have noticed my daughters attitude change towards school and homework and grades got a lot better since Alyssa."
Sonya R.
Katherine B.
Belmont, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been an elementary school teacher for prekindergarten to 6th grade, for over 11 years. This includes years of special resource teaching and tutoring. I really prefer a more personal one-to-one or small group approach. My favorite grades to teach in classroom settings are first, second, and third grades. I have been a...
5.0
"Katherine is an EXCELLENT tutor."
Teresa V.
5.0
(1)
With 10 years teaching classes related to reading and writing at an after-school and 13 years of private English tutoring, I have extensive knowledge of how to help students achieve their potential.
A few years ago, my C. E. L. T. A. teaching certificate (The University of Cambridge) provided the hands on experience I needed,...
5.0
"Sabrina helped my son with his writing skills in preparation for ISEE. She also reviewed the materials for the verbal reasoning and reading comprehension sections. She is professional and reliable and we were happy with her. My son says she is laid-back and that he...
Ellen G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
for more than 15 years and became full time tutor as I love to teach and mentor. I am offering professional tutoring services in the following subjects- Math(Common Core, Algebra, Pre algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus), Science, Physics, and financial education. I also work with special needs supporting their academic...
5.0
"Mamta was great with my very stubborn child and really changed her attitude and helped her catch up with Math in a matter of weeks. I would recommend Mamta to everyone."
Kseniya B.
5.0
(2)
I have 12 years of experience working with children. I am currently a Special Education Para Educator at a high school. Prior to this I worked at an elementary school with all students K-5, as an Individualized Learning Specialist for six years. Before that I served as an AmeriCorps City Year member providing tutoring,...
Casey L.
San Jose, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Casey! I am a Mechanical Engineering Student at Santa Clara University. I love math and physics. In high school, I took AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, and AP Computer Science A. I have taken 3 college calculus that covered material from single variable to multi-variable calculus. I have taken 2 college...
5.0
"Casey tutored my 11th-grade daughter mostly in Physics/Math and some English/History. She was a pleasure to have as a tutor. She was very punctual and patient with my daughter. I would definitely hire Casey again."
Richard C.
Julia Z.
Santa Clara, CA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Tutor Like A Nanny, Your 24/7 Support System For Science, Math, Biology, Life Science And Beyond!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
6 years tutoring experience + early childhood education experience.
Subjects include: High school chemistry, Middle school chemistry, college Biochemistry, general chemistry, AP Biology, middle school biology, Life Sciences, Food Science, Physics, Algebra, Trigonometry, SAT, ACT, MCAT. Appointments by video call and In-Person...
5.0
"I would like for her to be able to get more clients and hence providing review"
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3.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a high school math teacher who is bilingual in English and Spanish. I have been teaching math for more than 10 years.
My greatest joy is to help students learn and seeing them be successful!
This year I will only do virtual tutoring. If you have any questions feel free to send me a message.
Paula W.
San Mateo, CA
$35-100/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time To Full-Time Tutor, Caregiver And Family Assistant
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a positive and energetic 32-year-old college graduate and certified holistic nutritionist and private chef. Ever since I was a teenager, I have been babysitting and tutoring children, especially children 4 years and older. I do have some experience with toddlers too. I tutor in all subjects, but especially Math, English,...
5.0
"My 4th Grade daughter was struggling with organizing herself during pandemic distance learning on top of a newly identified math-related learning disability. I have a full time job so cannot take the time out during the day to support her. I hired Paula to come to...
Christina H.
5.0
(3)
I have a Bachelor's degree in IT and graduate of Business with concentration on Human Resource and Hospital Management. I have 5 years of teaching experience in elementary and high school for Math. Also, I've been tutoring for more than 10 years on the site.
5.0
"Victoria has helped me find a passion for Math. Before she tutored me I despised Math, and I have always received a D or an F in my classes. She is so patient and clearly explains how to solve problems step by step. In addition, she makes sure to always have extra...
Roz D.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Sandra and I am a CA multiple subjects and single subject (Home Economics) credentialed teacher. I have lots of experience with tutoring and helping youth of various ages with their needs. I have tutored elementary to high school aged students. I have a now 15-year-old son and have taught him to read. I believe in...
5.0
"Sandra is an extremely thoughtful and compassionate person. She constantly strives to do her best and learn more about her job."
Mallory G.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
High School Math teacher with experience tutoring middle/high school and college students as well. Background in IT and proficient in all flavors of Math- Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics etc.
5.0
"We were so appreciative of all Kusum's help with geometry over my son's sophomore year. My son has dyslexia and it can be a challenge to work through really detailed types of math problems like this with him. He ended up getting a 98% on his geometry final --...
Annie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- 8+ years of tutoring experience
- scored in the 99th percentile on PSAT and ACT, 4. 14 GPA
- main subjects of expertise: algebra, geometry, pre calculus, calculus, biology, chemistry, reading and writing skills from elementary school to college level, standardized test prep, college admission process + essay writing
- college...
5.0
"Professional, punctual, and very knowledgeable in a variety of subject matters. Would highly recommend for future positions."
Susan H.
Paige C.
Fremont, CA
$30-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
Student Teacher/ Tutor For Chemistry, Physics, And Mathematics
I recently graduated from Mills College with my Masters in Business Administration and Public Policy. In undergrad, I majored in Chemistry. I received minors in Engineering and Education. While in undergrad, I studied to be a high school Chemistry and Physics teacher. I did about 100 student teaching hours. I took 30 hours of...
Hello California Parents!
Mt name is Angelina or Angie as a nick name.
I am not a teacher with a college degree but I did Homeschool my daughter at home from 2nd Grade thru 9th Grade while she was enrolled in Ocean Grove Charter School (they have a website ) 10th - 12th She is enrolled into Connections Academy which is another...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a current 3rd grade Elementary School Teacher in San Jose. I have taught for 7+ years and can tutor kids this summer from K-5th grade. I can tutor all subjects from reading, writing, math, and social studies/science.
I have at least 8 years of tutoring experience. 4 of these years were paid for private tutoring in math. I have worked with a variety of students, ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade. My specialty subjects are math and english (ESL).
Hello I'm Kaila and I can help with tutoring from kindergarten to 4th grade. I'm currently a Paraeducator for these grades and help teach math.
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Recent high school tutor reviews in Los Altos, CA
Christina P.
5.0
We started looking for a reading tutor when we noticed our 6 yr old was having trouble learning to read. I interviewed a number of candidates and what struck me was how much time Christina took to get to know my kid as an individual, rather than assigning a curriculum or a method to him.
We've been...
- Care member
Alyssa R.
5.0
Alyssa is wonderful with my daughter. She makes her homework fun and my daughter always looked forward to her session with Alyssa. We have noticed my daughters attitude change towards school and homework and grades got a lot better since Alyssa.
- Sonya R.
Katherine B.
5.0
It seems I've finally found the right tutor for my daughter. Katherine is great!
- Valerie Z.
Sabrina A.
5.0
Sabrina helped my son with his writing skills in preparation for ISEE. She also reviewed the materials for the verbal reasoning and reading comprehension sections. She is professional and reliable and we were happy with her. My son says she is laid-back and that he enjoyed working with her.
- Ellen G.
Mamta V.
5.0
Mamta was great with my very stubborn child and really changed her attitude and helped her catch up with Math in a matter of weeks. I would recommend Mamta to everyone.
- Kseniya B.
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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 $35.00. 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.