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Juliet E.
Los Altos, CA
$50-65/hr
I have more than 10 years of tutoring experience for various ages and a variety of subjects from 5 years old to 80 (my current student is about 80 I tutor her second language. My students (children)and I enjoy spending time learning via playing.
Two reasons that make me successful tour are:
A. Strong interpersonal and...
5.0
(4)
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 taught both of our kids how to read. She is great working with young kids (our kids started learning from her at four and three) and kept them excited in learning all along. She is very patient, methodical, and thorough. She helped our kids build solid...
Chen W.
Gari C.
Menlo Park, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a BA in child development. I was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I have been doing teaching and tutoring for 5 years. I have experience helping with homework, teaching reading, math, writing, art, and phonics to children ages 3 to 9.
5.0
"Gari has done a wonderful job working with our son, focusing on teaching him letter and word recognition and early reading. From the beginning she made excellent progress with our son, and we are very happy we hired Gari.
Dan"
Alexandra G.
5.0
(5)
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...
5.0
"Dianna is simply a lovely person. She is punctual, responsible, caring, and always taking note of the situation to see if she can improve upon anything or make things better."
Karen G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I m really very interested your job. I was born in China. I got BS degree in Xi an Jiao Tong University. I am proficient in both Chinese Phonetic System (Pinyin) and Chinese characters; and I speak with good standard pronunciation with no accent. I work as a Chinese teacher for 7 years. My student age is from 3-12 years old. I...
4.8
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired school principal (for 30 years), and I loved my job. I have two beautiful children and 4 even more beautiful grandchildren, with whom I love to spend time.
My passion is working with children (as you can tell from my 30 years of experience working at schools), and I adore playing with them and being part of their...
Nasrin can also help with: Craft assistance
4.0
"she helped a lot during our toddlers' birthday party. when boys were taking naps, she helped clean dishes, setup decorations, etc. And she is able to take care of both boys while we are busy with other party guests."
Qi L.
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...
5.0
"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.
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...
5.0
"Rahsaan has definitely helped our 4th grader with improving her math skills. She went from not passing to now earning a B. He has been such an asset and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a patient, smart and reliable tutor."
Mary P.
5.0
(2)
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...
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?...
Jill C.
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.
Hello! I am a college student that is looking for a tutoring job. I have experience in grammar, English writing, math (up to algebra 1), and science (biology and chemistry).
Ana G.
Stanford, CA
$30-80/hr
As a dedicated with a passion for English,. I am committed to helping students not only improve their skills but also discover the joy of literature and writing. Let's embark on this educational journey together!
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Special Education: I primarily with children with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, developmental delays. I focus mainly on small groups and whole classroom instruction. I work on fine motor, written expression, adaptive skills, social/emotional regulation. Pertaining to elementary school level, I work on reading comprehension, vocabulary,...
I have tutored for about three years. I worked with my college to tutors other college students and I have also worth with helping out children too. I am best at tutoring for reading, writing, history and government.
As a natural born teacher, my passion is to make complicated topics simple and understandable. I am patient, highly educated, have taught students at Stanford University and UCLA and look forward to enabling students to maximize their learning success.
I'd describe my personality as intelligent, authentic, and curious
I like...
I have worked in after school programs for three years and have homeschooled my children from first grade through third grade. I also have worked with a 3-year-old, helping her learn English and later with math and reading and writing. I am patient and creative in my teaching.
Diana, a professionally trained tutor with a teaching credential, specializes in teaching children with Specific Learning Differences. Since 2012, she has dedicated herself to teaching a wide range of learners using one-to-one intensive instruction to support her students' learning challenges. She obtained specialized training...
Hanying D.
Cupertino, CA
$26-45/hr • 2 yrs exp
I majored in Chinese Language and Literature, worked as a Chinese and English teacher, and helped children in extracurricular classes write essays and do math problems.
Flor A.
Redwood City, CA
$26-35/hr
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Flor but I go by Ariana (it's my middle name). I have a diverse background in tutoring, with experience in English, Spanish, math, and some history and science. I began my tutoring journey as a volunteer, working with children ages 4-8 to help with reading and writing. From there, I went on to work for three years...
Jamie J.
Santa Clara, CA
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
After completing advanced Spanish classes, I began tutoring Spanish in 2013 to individual De Anza College students in written and oral communication. In the summer of 2017, I utilized these techniques to tutor English in San Jose, Costa Rica as a volunteer at the Divino Nino child care center.
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Recent writing 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.
Gari C.
5.0
Gari has done a wonderful job working with our son, focusing on teaching him letter and word recognition and early reading. From the beginning she made excellent progress with our son, and we are very happy we hired Gari.
Dan
- Alexandra G.
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.
Nasrin S.
4.0
she helped a lot during our toddlers' birthday party. when boys were taking naps, she helped clean dishes, setup decorations, etc. And she is able to take care of both boys while we are busy with other party guests.
- Qi L.
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....
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