Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Pleasanton, CA

I am a writer and editor with a B.A. in English from Pomona College. I mostly enjoy tutoring English, but math and science come easily to me as well. I love helping students get the most from their education. That moment when the material finally connects is everything. Outside of academia, I enjoy making music, reading, and working on my novel.

...shortcuts to get to the answer. I am very patient and will work alongside the student toward reaching that key moment when the material finally clicks and everything makes sense. Outside of my research job, I was a student-athlete for five years on the crew team in high school and college, and I currently volunteer for the Head of the Charles Regatta. I have played piano for over 15 years and love music and frequently...

...experience tutoring students in subjects ranging from Spanish, Math, Science, and English. I received a BA in Biology and English from Wayne State University in 2008. I have travelled extensively in Latin America and Europe, and am trilingual in English, Spanish, and Italian. I teach classes using a variety of educational tools and methods to ensure that my students are proficient and comfortable with the material we cover. My favourite subjects to tutor are Elementary...

I'm a student at NYU working on my BM in Vocal Performance. I'm energetic, cheerful, competitive, and I like thinking outside the box. I love figuring things out and learning things and am excited to get to know and teach you!

...I have several years of tutoring experience in topics ranging in difficulty from the SAT/ACT to elementary school courses. I tutor through having conversations, practicing problems, analyzing where we went wrong, and correcting our mistakes. It's always rewarding for me to see my students progress and do better in the classroom. I enjoy what I do, and take pride in helping my students achieve their goals. I hope to make the process of learning a...

...to see so many wonderful "aha" moments in my students! I love the feeling of helping a young learner gain confidence and independence in their learning skills and subject matter. My personal philosophy is that any subject can be fun, we just have to figure out how to make it so! My personal style is to use what the learner is interested in to make the subject more fun! Who says you can't use Pokemon...

...MS in Neuroscience and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. I have been teaching and tutoring since my senior year of high school, when I volunteered to teach English to a local public school in my home city of Braslia, Brazil. Since then, I have worked as a learning support paraprofessional, a private tutor, a graduate course assistant, and in a few weeks I will begin work as an instructor of Neuroscience for two of...

I tutor kids of all ages, and specialize in those with ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as those with emotional and cognitive disorders. My preferred subjects are test preparation (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.), Math, Science, and English. ... I think it's very important that I relate to students on a personal level so they truly understand that I want them to do well. Once that bond is made, we can work together...

...dual degree in Computer Science and Business. I've been tutoring for 7+ years now, and I love making an impact in my students' lives! Previously, I've taught Math (up until pre-calculus), Science, Reading, Grammar, Writing, Computer Science (Java, C++, Python, Scratch, etc), and many more. I truly believe that working individually with students will not only help my students learn but also help me in growing as I learn from those around me.

...15 years of diverse experience spanning all grade levels, from Pre-K to 12th grade, and even college students honing their skills in writing and literature. My love for English ignited in elementary school, and I still vividly remember my first publication in high school. Throughout my journey, I've been fortunate to have inspiring teachers and mentors who fueled my passion for teaching and individualized instruction. I have taught a range of courses, including English II,...