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Jeanette T.


Los Altos, CA

$50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher/Tutor

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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...
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Sharon K.


Sunnyvale, CA

$100-115/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Reading Specialist

5.0

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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
"Our son has some challenges and has struggled with reading. At one point a teacher told us he would not learn. A friend told us about Ms. K. After assessing what he knew, she began patiently teaching him. She tells him she understands his struggles and she will not...

Ja C.

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Gari C.


Menlo Park, CA

$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

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.

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Dianna Z.


Saratoga, CA

$49/hr • 10 yrs exp

Math Tutor Available

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.

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Nasrin S.


Mountain View, CA

$30-40/hr • 6 yrs exp

Retired School

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
5.0
"Nasrin loves children, she spends quality time with them, engages them with age appropriate activities. She is dependable and easy going. She took care of my daughter from when she was 1 year old until she was 18 months old and since then she's been babysitting for...

Saeideh B.

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Carolyn H.


Redwood City, CA

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Individualized Part-Time Tutoring

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
"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...

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Rahsaan M.


Stanford, CA

$75-85/hr • 6 yrs exp

Accomplished Math, Science, & English Tutor

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.

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Elizabeth V.


Saratoga, CA

$45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Tutor

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.

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).
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!
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Jennifer L.


Cupertino, CA

$65-70/hr • 6 yrs exp

English

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,...
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Paulette V.


Redwood City, CA

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Tutor

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.
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David F.


Menlo Park, CA

$44/hr • 3 yrs exp

Specializing In The Lightbulb Moment

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...
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Zarrin T.


Sunnyvale, CA

$25-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Tutor For Elementary School Children As Well As ESL

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.
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Diana H.


Sunnyvale, CA

$50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Specialized Dyslexia/ADHD Tutor

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...
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Katie W.


Sunnyvale, CA

$40-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

English And Spanish Tutor

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...
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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.
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Nyan K.


Cupertino, CA

$25-70/hr • 4 yrs exp

Patient Tutor And Nanny

Hello! My name is Nyan (a Korean name that rhymes with "Ryan"). I have been tutoring students for over 5 years. I recently graduated from UCLA with a bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science, and live in Cupertino. I teach the following subjects: English (reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, phonetics), Mathematics (up...

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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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