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Kathryn W.
Palo Alto, CA
$60-100/hr • 8 yrs exp
I am a long-time educator with a certification in 5-8th grade English. I am now a journalist working freelance and am highly experienced at teaching writing and reading skills. I tutored during the pandemic in all subjects for four 3rd graders.
I am available to tutor in writing and reading for any age, as well as college...
Rachel R.
Palo Alto, CA
$15-20/hr
Writing/English, Science And Math Tutor Summer Tutoring- Elementary And Middle School Age Gunn High School Graduate Took Both AP English, AP Biology And AP Calculus
Past experience helping students with classes in high school. No formal experience with tutoring. Planning on helping with tutoring elementary school kids next year at USC through the Joint Educational Project.
I have experience with English, History and Math and would be most comfortable tutoring kids from elementary school...
Hi! I've tutored kids of all ages in math, English, science, piano, and swimming lessons. I'm currently applying to medical school and also have experience tutoring college-level biology, chemistry, and physics courses. Happy to help where needed!
5.0
"Austin is kind, thoughtful, patient and responsible. He has a positive and gentle style that puts my elderly mother at ease as he was spending time with her. His intelligence and kindness shines through his engagement with her."
Mary Y.
Andrea R.
Palo Alto, CA
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Customized, Quality, Private Language Arts Tutor,specialized In Primary Grades
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A former classroom teacher with 20 years of private language arts tutoring, I have worked with students from K-High School including children diagnosed with dyslexia, ADD/ADHD and speech disorders. Each lesson I provide is individually tailored to the child's learning style, where I employ a multi-sensory approach with a focus...
Hey!! I'm Grace and I have over 15 years of childcare experience in a variety of roles including teacher, camp counselor, daycare worker, and private nanny. I'm comfortable with children of all ages but really thrive with babies and toddlers. I also have a lot of experience helping first-time parents navigate the transition into...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 9 years of experience working with kids and students. I specialize in Math but I love to work on reading and writing too. I can do any level of math before Calculus and all levels of ELA. I also speak French. I make learning fun and engaging!
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 has been very helpful and is quite capable as a tutor. Highly recommended."
Robert L.
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 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.
5.0
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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...
Care member
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
5.0
"Nasrin is absolutely wonderful. She looked after my 3-month-old for an afternoon and was fantastic. She’s very friendly, punctual, and an absolute expert at soothing babies (my little guy has had tummy troubles and she had some great ways to calm him). Nasrin was...
Care member
5.0
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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.
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
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love doing arts and crafts and projects with kids and was an art-in-action docent at my kids' school. I once ran a Lego camp out of my house, where I taught the kids how to come up with a plot and story line for a stop-motion movie, take the still photos, edit them on the computer and make voice-overs. I have a love of reading...
Linda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Linda was great with my 3 children! They were so excited to visit with her. My son even chose to come home early after his appointment to continue playing with her. Highly recommend; she's great with kiddos."
Ori W.
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...
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 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
(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.
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!
Natalie D.
San Carlos, CA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as friendly, patient, and ambitious.
I like tutoring because I love being able to form connections with my students while also helping them achieve academic success.
In my spare time, I like to read, rock climb, do crossword puzzles, and anything to do with art!
As a student journalist and...
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...
Hello! I am an undergraduate at Duke who is pursuing a degree in Neuroscience. I have tutored college essay writing, preK-12th grade subjects, and SAT. I have worked with neurodivergent and disabled students in addition to neurotypical students. I have also been an athlete my entire life so I love doing sports/activities with my...
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Recent writing tutor reviews in Palo Alto, CA
Austin Y.
5.0
Austin is kind, thoughtful, patient and responsible. He has a positive and gentle style that puts my elderly mother at ease as he was spending time with her. His intelligence and kindness shines through his engagement with her.
- Mary Y.
Katherine B.
5.0
It seems I've finally found the right tutor for my daughter. Katherine is great!
- Valerie Z.
Rahsaan M.
5.0
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 great. I highly recommend him.
- Andrea M.
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
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.