Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Silicon Valley, CA

I received my Bachelor of Arts in English from California State University, Stanislaus, and I am currently finishing my thesis in order to receive my Master of Arts in English Literature from San Francisco State University. I have over five years of tutoring experience, and I truly enjoy working one-on-one in order to really focus on students' needs. I...

...school kids or Competition Math. I think the value in me as a tutor is teaching students how to solve problems on their own, instead of just relying on me to give them the answers. I can teach students the importance of not giving up, ease the pressure they get from academics, and help them to comprehend the learning material more easily. I am able to put myself in their shoes and help them guide...

...subjects. As an Economics Graduate student at the University of San Francisco I tutored fellow students in the subjects of Economics, International Finance, and International Development. I have also tutored students in a wide range of Mathematical courses such as Algebra, Geometry, Calculus and Advanced Algebra. Over the past year I have taught English, Creative Writing, Grammar, and Business writing. I have worked with a wide range of students with different cultural backgrounds, different educational...

...Director of a tutoring company in Wisconsin for three years, where I tutored students of all ages in a variety of subjects, including test prep, math (through advanced algebra), writing, reading, phonics, and study skills. I continued tutoring while getting my Masters, working with undergraduate and graduate students on writing, reading, and study skills. While I've tutored most subjects, I especially enjoy tutoring History, as that is my true passion, and writing. I am a...

...America. After 15 months tutoring and traveling in Panama, I am back in the Bay Area! I am passionate about language and am fully bilingual in Spanish and English. I have a passion for written and oral language and enjoy working with students to strengthen these skills. I also focus on study skills and find they are essential for success in the classroom for any given subject. I strive to provide individualized tutoring for every...

...hope to receive a Ph.D. and study how young children learn languages. In the past, I’ve worked with students of all ages— as young as age four through high school. I tutor a variety of subjects but I particularly like Math and languages. I’ve had a lifelong love of learning, and want to share this with others. I believe every student can fall in love with learning and be successful academically, and beyond, if we...

...Sociology. In 2011, I received 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...

...and flow. I graduated from California School of Professional Psychology with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in February of 2018. I spent several years working with preschoolers, teenagers, and transitional age youth, so I know what really catches someone's attention when it wanders! I've also worked adults, and find that across the lifespan, people can really love learning and bettering their education if they are able to identify their strengths and use those to grow....

...South Korea. I taught conversation and ESL classes to those students. Traveling around the world made me realize what a wonderful place the Bay Area really is. After two years of teaching middle school Math and Science in Burlingame, I currently teach 6th grade Reading/Language Arts and Ancient Civilizations in San Bruno. My mission is to educate students to the best of my ability, while continuing to make curriculum engaging and understandable. I thrive to...

...also have years of experience as a private tutor, working with high school students in a variety of subjects. While I tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects are SAT preparation, English (especially writing and editing skills), Math, and Biology. Effective tutoring is very personal and requires work by both the tutor and student. I always try to work with my students on set common goals, and to identify clear strategies to meet those goals....