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Riley G.
Palo Alto, CA
$28-33/hr
I am currently attending college, finishing my BA in Psychology! As somebody who has worked in an elementary school setting for 3 years, and as a nanny, I am well aware of the work students are completing. I consider myself somebody who takes school seriously. I am very strong in english and writing. I am comfortable tutoring...
Kathryn W.
Palo Alto, CA
$75-100/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
$19-20/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...
I speak Spanish fluently, and took Spanish classes all through high school (passed the Spanish AP exam). I have also taken several university-level Spanish courses. I am available to tutor students of any age in Spanish. I am also available to tutor elementary aged children in phonics, linguistics, reading, writing, math, art,...
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...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a learning specialist with extensive experience in education. I focus on proving academic support by using a variety of research-based learning strategies, as well as an innovative approach to help students learn the material. I am a credentialed middle school teacher and hold an M. S in Special Education.
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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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 has really connected with our student! Our student was struggling in chemistry and geometry and knew nothing! Rahsaan has really helped build a foundation in those subjects to help my student succeed. He's punctual, willing to answer any questions regarding...
Nichole B.
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
"Carolyn is an exceptional teacher and a very kind human being. She is very hardworking and does not give up if the kid is falling behind. She knows each child interest and develops a course around it to bring them in.
She helped our son who was not interested...
Princi G.
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.
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
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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Or! Having worked in various camp and school settings, it's a pleasure creating fun and educational environments. Getting to know students and children I work with and building connections is on the top of my priorities priority maintaining their safety and overall well being. I've worked with children...
5.0
"Or is thoughtful, dependable, and responsible. He connected well with my children and they enjoyed learning Hebrew from him over the course of several weeks. I would be glad to hire him again and am happy to answer any questions you might have."
Libby T.
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
(4)
I am a proven first class certified Reading Specialist for over 20 years and use the following methods in my work:. In addition, I've taught kindergarten through 6th grade and homeschooled my daughter and son through 8th grade. I'm proud to say they both have their master's degrees. The first step is to provide the parent with a...
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.
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!
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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
Sherry C.
5.0
Professional, punctual, and very knowledgeable in a variety of subject matters. Would highly recommend for future positions.
- Susan H.