Top Phonics Tutors serving San Francisco-Bay Area

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...own abilities is the best thing a tutor can ask for. For mathematics, I've taken up to Calculus BC in high school, and Multivariable Calculus at UCR. I understand the concepts, but I can also explain them using applicable examples. Really, math is like a language; you need to know the basics before you get speaking fluently. Math can be difficult, but it can be even more fun once you get it. To me, chemistry...
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...over 8 years. I graduated from UC Berkeley's department of English, where I majored in English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time....
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Steven: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...pass on my tips and tricks for those preparing for the SAT and ACT. Of note, something in particular that attracts me to tutoring is that by working one-on-one with a student, I am able to cater my teaching style towards his or her learning style, ultimately allowing the student to better learn the material. Beyond the academics, in my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis and hiking or exploring the outdoors.
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Talia: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...my California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy working with children, listening to their stories, and sharing a laugh as I impart knowledge in a structured but...
Education & Certification
Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology

Jason: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...B.A. in Political Science and History from Columbia University in the City of New York. I also earned my J.D. from Yeshiva University. I have been an ESL Tutor and college application Advisor on and off for the past 5 years in Asia and the U.S. I can help students prepare for the LSAT, improve their writing skills, and public speaking ability, among other things. In my spare time, I enjoy sports, writing, cooking, and...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and History
Yeshiva University - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 165

Lila Ann: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...• Writing: grammar and punctuation, including for ACT/SAT; introduction to essay writing (thesis statement, hypotheses, supporting claims, concrete details); advanced essay writing; college application statements; editing. • French: reading, writing and speaking in the French language, beginning through advanced; grammar, conjugations, pronunciation, conversation, culture. I completed my M.A. at Yale University (African Studies, 2014), and my B.A. magna cum laude from Smith College (American Studies & Dance, 2009). During college, I studied in Paris, France...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance

Amanda: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...to achieve reading and writing goals. I am a great tutor because I have over a decade of experience teaching children. I work with students to break down information into easy to manage pieces and make sure they are understanding each step as they go along. If students still seem to be struggling, I return to more basic concepts and help them build upon what they already know. I use a variety of methods in...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelors, Education

Robin: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...former attorney, nurse, guardian, and educator. I have earned five degrees in science, nursing, law, business, and taxation. I have owned and operated a private legal practice and nurse testing company, and I am TEFL certified. I have taught and mentored nurses and law students in classroom and clinical settings, and I have assisted professors while working in a university library on various research projects. I like to teach and work with students empowering them...
Education & Certification
CSULB - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
USF - Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies

Sara: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...as much as our prospective futures, shape who we are and what we need. I believe in teaching practices that not only evolve depending on student needs, but also truly, deeply respect the whole student, including who they are, where they come from, and what they need to move forward. I also have a background in counseling, and I am currently enrolled in a psychology program in Irvine, where I now live, that supports my...
Education & Certification
Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of California-Irvine - Certificate, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34

Clayton: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...everyone, and that we are all able. With the right guidance, each and every student can develop the necessary skills to grow into a more effective, more confident human being. It is my objective to provide a learning environment where the student can feel safe making mistakes. Mistakes are, in fact, often the most direct route to success. It's easy to forget this when dealing with frustrating material that doesn't make sense. I'm here to...
Education & Certification
San Francisco State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I am committed to providing my students with the best learning experience achievable. I strive to cater to their needs and challenge them to achieve their academic goals. ... I believe that every student can reach their personal potential. In order to do so, both student and educator must communicate with each other to use the student's strengths to overcome any challenges the student may face.... I always like to learn about the student's goals, interests,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy
University of Southern California - Masters, Teaching

Julie: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...books have changed my life and I hope to instill the same passion I have for the written word within all my students! I have been teaching both high school and middle school in Philadelphia for the past five years. I have taught reading intervention and seen many of my students make enormous gains. I am in the process of being certified in the Wilson System of reading, which is a rigorous and research based...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700

Joshua: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the work that much more meaningful. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Anthony: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...including one year teaching ESL at a Kindergarten in Chiang Mai, Thailand, three years teaching ESL at a cram school for students in elementary, middle, and high school in Taipei, Taiwan, and two years teaching creative writing to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame. As someone who has studied Mandarin Chinese for three years, I understand the difficulty of acquiring a new language and the importance of immersion in the language as opposed to...
Education & Certification
Marist College - Bachelors, English
University of Notre Dame - Masters, English
GRE Verbal: 162

Jessica: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...styles and academic levels. I love creating unique activities for my students that align with their personalities and interests in order to motivate them. I believe in the power of data to drive student growth, focusing on benchmark assessments in order to set and track goals along the way, so that students are invested in what we are accomplishing together. I do my best to make learning fun, interactive and positive for children.
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Political Science, Urban Studies
New York University - Current Grad Student, Master of Public Administration

Jeremy: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...know me personally. My style is energetic and engaging. As a trial attorney, I routinely have to communicate complex matters to a jury that has no experience in the fields of chemistry, biology and physics. This forces me to adopt an engaging style to ensure they do not tune me out. I have three very bright children of my own that keep me on my toes helping them with high school level math, reading and...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
William and Mary - Juris Doctor, Law
ACT Composite: 34
SAT Verbal: 800
LSAT: 166

Cena: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...I received a BA in English Literature and Comparative American Studies, with a heavy (extracurricular) concentration in music and audio engineering. I'm a New York native and attended Bard High School Early College, where I fell in love with spending a great deal of time writing and thinking about books. I've previously interned at a literary agency, where I read manuscripts all day and wrote reader's reports, and spent my pre-COVID post-graduate time working as...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 790

Stacie: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I am a teacher who is passionate about helping students achieve and succeed. Not all students learn the same way so I have to adapt my teaching to provide my students with learning opportunities that meets their needs. The learning should be about the students and what they need.... I believe that all children have potential and they need someone to bring it out. Learning comes in all shapes and sizes. Children do not all learn...
Education & Certification
Indiana State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Concordia University-Portland - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction

Carson: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Bachelor's degree in English. During my studies there I tutored at-risk teens at a nearby high school, focusing not only on the academic aspect but on cultivating mutual respect with the students as well. The experience I gained from this position has shown me the underlying tenacity in young men and women to learn if the curriculum is tailored to their interests or presented with a novel perspective. Additionally, my ESL certification has granted me...
Education & Certification
University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT English: 32

Jessica: San Francisco-Bay Area Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...an endorsement in Reading (K-12). I have a Masters of Education from the University of Melbourne. I have provided tutoring services in and out of the school setting since 2008. I have taught 1st grade in a public school since 2014. I love working with students and watching them develop a love for learning that can become lifelong. In my free time I enjoy hiking, gardening, singing and spending time with family and friends.... I can...
Education & Certification
Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
University of Melbourne - Masters, Education
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