Top Phonics Tutors serving San Mateo
Hannah: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...part about tutoring is being able to get creative about my lessons so that I can captivate and empower every student in their learning and help them achieve success. I love spending that extra time to rethink and reframe material in a new and exciting way so that I can meet my student where they are and get them to the place where they strive to be. I think its incredibly rewarding to have the...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, Sociology
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 800
Jennifer: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...a student can surprise themselves with their 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780
Jason: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...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 surfing the Internet.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and History
Yeshiva University - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 165
Amanda: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...teacher, I love working with students 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...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelors, Education
Steven: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...graduate of UCLA with a degree in Biology. While I have previous experience tutoring a wide-range of subjects, being a scientist, I am particulary passionate and excited about tutoring in science and math. I also have an extensive background in standardized tests, so I would love to 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Lila Ann: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...laude from Smith College (American Studies & Dance, 2009). During college, I studied in Paris, France for a full year, and successfully applied for a Fulbright Grant that allowed me to do ten months of research on contemporary dance in Burkina Faso (in francophone West Africa) after graduating. My teaching experience includes serving as a T.A. at Yale College, Santa Barbara City College, and Education Française Bay Area, and teaching study skills and ACT preparation...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance
Talia: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...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 comfortable environment.
Education & Certification
Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology
Jennifer: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...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. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Robin: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...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 to develop their...
Education & Certification
CSULB - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
USF - Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Sara: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...all of our educational journeys. Our backgrounds, 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,...
Education & Certification
Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of California-Irvine - Certificate, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
Clayton: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...easy to forget this when dealing with frustrating material that doesn't make sense. I'm here to help you remember that, and even more importantly, to remember to have fun with it! I hold a B.A. in Psychology from San Francisco State University, and have a background working with kids through a variety of programs, both paid and volunteer (most notably, the Tri-Valley YMCA). If it seems that I might be a fit, let's schedule a...
Education & Certification
San Francisco State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Molly: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Daria: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...their English grammar and pronunciation. While there, I took advantage of the school holidays and traveled to several different European countries. After my contract finished, I spent two months traveling through Spain. My favorite subjects to tutor are literature based, as that is where my interests lie. I enjoy discussing books with my students and helping them realize the subtle nuances of the author's language. I also enjoy helping my students with their own writing,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Katie: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, English, Literature, and Essay Writing. My favorite subject to tutor would be Math. I love seeing students have that "aha!" moment when a math problem finally makes sense. I also have experience with ACT Test Preparation. I have a love for learning, and I try to instill this passion in all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis, reading,...
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Truman State University - Masters, Education
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Joshua: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...and I gladly connect my students to 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...
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
Jude: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...with learners anywhere from K-undergraduate levels. I really love teaching and helping students focus on the ways they learn best. For me, I've found that a holistic approach to subjectscritical thinking, essay structure, test-taking skillsis the best way to ensure success. My favorite subjects to teach are in Liberal Arts and test prep, but I like challenging myself as well. In addition to teaching, I really love traveling, riding my bike, sweaters, rain, flowers, and...
Education & Certification
University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Julie: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...in a positive way. I know certain 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,...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700
Juliana: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...University of Notre Dame with a BA in the Program of Liberal Studies. After graduation, I worked as a teacher at a high adventure outdoor boarding school, where I taught middle school social studies, english, and math. I also worked for the Institute of Reading Development, teaching reading classes to students of all ages. I recently graduated from the University of Alabama with a Masters in Library and Information Studies. My writing has been published...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
The University of Alabama - Master of Science, Library and Information Science
Erica: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...a 6th year Kindergarten teacher and I have a B.A. in Early Childhood Education. I love teaching reading, phonics, comprehension, and math through songs, games, and activities that make learning fun and engaging! I am married and have been blessed with four children (and a dog)! I love reading, cooking/baking, yoga, and music! I love to incorporate these hobbies into my teaching! I look forward to meeting you and helping you learn and grow!
Education & Certification
Hood College - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
Cena: San Mateo Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...I read manuscripts all day and wrote reader's reports, and spent my pre-COVID post-graduate time working as a live sound engineer at a number of music venues around New York City. I'm very passionate about writing, literature, and music -- I love teaching these subjects, and helping students identify with their work in a way that develops personal investment. These areas have proved (and still are) completely foundational to coming into my personhood, and I'm...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 790
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San Mateo Phonics Tutoring FAQ
Phonics is the application of speech sounds to written language. It is utilized to decode and comprehend the written language, which is also known as reading. If your child is having difficulties with this, it may be some comfort that they are not alone. English is one of the most complex languages to learn from a reading standpoint because it has 42 phonemes or sounds, but only 26 letters. This can be confusing for some students because there are sounds that do not align with individual letters. If you are concerned about your child's reading ability, you should connect them with a private phonics tutor. The educational directors at Varsity Tutors are experts at assisting students in San Mateo, CA, to connect with phonics tutors.
Let us find your child a tutor in San Mateo, CA, who can work to help them try to understand phonics by keeping them actively engaged in the educational process. Your child's tutor is able to adapt the way they teach to accommodate your child's exact learning style. This works towards the goal that your child is getting the most out of their study sessions. Working with a private tutor also enables your child to work at their own pace. If they are having trouble with a particular topic, they can spend as much time on that topic as they need to in order to fully understand it.
Our educational directors in San Mateo will find your child a great phonics tutor who could work to help them be prepared on exam day. One of the reasons your child may be struggling with understanding written English is that they may only be using one reading strategy. This is a common occurrence with students who are not talented readers. If your child is only using one reading strategy, they are likely not gleaning all of the information from what they are reading. Their private tutor can introduce them to alternate reading strategies and teach them how to utilize them.
Your child's private phonics tutor is available to meet them either in person or face-to-face online. Their tutor is also able to meet them at a time and location that works best for both you and your child. So if your child would like to study at Coyote Point Recreation Area, at your house, at the San Mateo Public Library, or at Kingston Cafe San Mateo, their tutor can meet them there. We can find your child a talented phonics tutor in San Mateo who can work with students at all proficiency levels.
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