(103) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Novato
Find the best Novato home tutoring providers with great ratings, reviews and qualifications!
Hillary
Compassionate tutor who focuses on the basics
- $50 / h
- 226 ratings
- Petaluma , California ( 94952 )
- 20 miles
I am a compassionate tutor with the intention of making the learning experience positive, informative, and fun! I focus on building confidence and skill level so the student is empowered to eventually tackle the subject matter on his or her own. My primary approach is to create lesson plans tailored to each student's abilities and ways of learning. In this way I can tap into the student's strengths to help overcome the weaknesses. I have a bachelor's degree from Stanford University and an MB... Read more
Janis
Reading Recovery Trained, Experienced Professional
- $60 / h
- 77 ratings
- Sonoma , California ( 95476 )
- 25 miles
I've been an educator for 37 years, serving as a classroom teacher and elementary school principal. My expertise as a Reading Recovery Teacher is used during tutoring to deliver a totally individualized reading and writing program for struggling primary grade students. Leveled reading books are used based on diagnostic tests at the beginning of the program, as well as daily checks of progress. A variety of materials are used to supplement paper and pencil instruction such as magnetic letters... Read more
Robert
Friendly and Helpful Math and Chemistry Tutor
- $70 / h
- 36 ratings
- Petaluma , California ( 94954 )
- 20 miles
Hi, I'm an MIT grad with two degrees in engineering (BS/MS Chem Eng) as well as Masters In Journalism from UC Berkeley. I tutor because I want to pay forward the guidance I received from my mentors and I've helped dozens of students succeed through this online service and others. Whether you're looking for help with algebra, trig, or chemistry, I can provide homework assistance as well as quiz and test prep. I often provide custom problems that help you build your skills on tricky prob... Read more
Andrew
Mathematics Tutor -- All Levels
- $64 / h
- 214 ratings
- San Rafael , California ( 94903 )
- 10 miles
- Are you "struggling" with mathematics? - Do you want to improve your grade in math? - Do you want to take your math tests with greater confidence? - Do you want to make math more fun? OR -- - Are you already scoring an “A†in math but want to learn even more, so that you can be fully prepared for the next higher level of instruction? - Are you at (or near) the head of the class and feeling unchallenged? - Do you want to make math more fun? If you answered “yes†to ANY of the above questi... Read more
Todd
I can help! Writing, History, General organization and test prep
- $55 / h
- 81 ratings
- Petaluma , California ( 94952 )
- 30 miles
Hi: I am looking to help you or your child with writing, organization, learning strategies, and study tips. Although my content area is social studies, I often work with high school students on basic grammar, writing effectiveness, and test prep. I am a fantastic proofreader and copy editor. I have taught many different classes a high school teacher, from the standards-based World and U.S. History, as well as Gov/Econ. In addition, I have taught geography, comparative religions, mediev... Read more
Polly
I Can Help Your Child Learn!
- $65 / h
- 19 ratings
- San Rafael , California ( 94903 )
- 5 miles
I am qualified to tutor/teach students diagnosed with ADD/ADHD through my teaching certificate as a Resource Specialist, and my 22 years experience working full time in that position for a large school district in the Bay Area. Recently I retired, but I have a great deal of experience with helping students improve their academic functioning, study Read more
Stan
"Dr Stan", experienced tutor, loves math, understands kids
- $105 / h
- 255 ratings
- San Rafael , California ( 94903 )
- 11 miles
With my unique background and education, I can work successfully with a wide variety of students who have a wide variety of "issues" with learning math. I understand where the problems are, and how best to get past them and onto a confident path to math success. My undergraduate degree is in mathematics, and I have worked as a computer professional, as well as a math tutor. My doctoral degree is in psychology. I think this is a wonderful combination: I can relate to students, understand t... Read more
Megan
Writing, Organization, and Work Flow Skills--Help is Here!
- $65 / h
- 17 ratings
- San Rafael , California ( 94901 )
- 20 miles
I earned my Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language in January 2016. My coursework has been in class as well as online, and has included curriculum development designed to achieve learning objectives. Formerly, I was Executive Director for nine years at the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts (OHCA) in Mill Valley, CA. There, a critical area I developed for OHCA was educational program offerings. I recruited new teachers, strategized with them to generate program ideas, and streamline... Read more
Amber
Boosting Confidence in Writing, School Work, and Communication
- $45 / h
- 10 ratings
- Penngrove , California ( 94951 )
- 20 miles
At the heart of all my work is my interest in sharing my enthusiasm for learning with each student I meet. This has inspired me to pursue my studies all the way to my PhD and has sparked my desire to work in education. I hope in all encounters to not only make the student more comfortable with the subject matter at hand, but to encourage him or her to feel more secure and excited about approaching the challenges of new lessons throughout life. In my 10+ years experience as a tutor, educa... Read more
Reid
Photography and Lightroom Educator
- $129 / h
- 170 ratings
- San Anselmo , California ( 94960 )
- 20 miles
I teach photography at a variety of adult and children’s venues. From 2011 to the present, I’ve taught classes in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Photoshop, Macro, and Smartphone photography at the following venues: College of Marin, Santa Rosa Junior College, Samy’s Photo (San Francisco) Looking Glass Photo (Berkeley), Keeble and Shuchat Photography (Palo Alto), Pt. Reyes National Seashore Association, Marin Filmworks, City of Walnut Creek Civic Arts Education Program, Seawood Photo (San Anselmo)... Read more
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