(361) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Portola Valley
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Sheila
Comprehension-Oriented Tutoring for Elementary-School Subjects
- $50 / h
- 36 ratings
- San Mateo , California ( 94402 )
- 5 miles
I am a former K-8 teacher who is highly skilled in the teaching of all elementary-school subject matter. My tutoring is oriented around first discovering the place where the student's understanding is temporarily blocked, and then finding creative ways to break through that blockage so that the student truly understands the subject and his/her natural abilities are revealed and promoted. I have accomplished my objective as a tutor only when the student no longer needs me to succeed in the are... Read more
Aliah
3 Year UC Grad w/ Perfect SAT & AP Scores for Reading & Writing Help
- $100 / h
- 41 ratings
- San Carlos , California ( 94070 )
- 10 miles
Hello, I’m Aliah! As an English tutor, I believe my job is to help a student understand and communicate material both proficiently and efficiently. This is achieved by focusing not only on the grade or the assignment, but by addressing and supporting a student’s unique writing, language, and learning process as a whole, study skills included. This means establishing personalized academic goals, structuring my lesson plans to them, and providing learning strategies. I aim to create a comfortab... Read more
Jeff
Patient Creative Teacher/Coach for math/science/learning strategies
- $85 / h
- 8 ratings
- San Mateo , California ( 94401 )
- 10 miles
Hi, I am a teacher and coach who has a lot of experience working with education in all age brackets. I am credentialed in science and PE, have taught math, science, kinesiology, and fitness for schools and private workshops from ages 5 through adult. I am enthusiastic about teaching - having raised my district test results for my classes, and use a variety of teaching styles to appeal to my students. I have taught at independent and public schools, as well as university level courses.... Read more
Marcella
College Admissions and Writing Consultant
- $450 / h
- 132 ratings
- San Mateo , California ( 94403 )
- 18 miles
Hello! I am a writing professional and experienced admissions consultant with a BA from the University of Chicago in English and an MA from Stanford in Communications. I work with students to craft their undergraduate and graduate admissions essays or help with their homework and essay writing. College applications: I have worked with over 250 students on their college admissions application and essays. Past clients have received admission (and scholarships!) to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, S... Read more
Claire
Passionate Biology Tutor
- $50 / h
- San Carlos , California ( 94070 )
- 15 miles
I graduated from Pitzer college -- which is a member of the Claremont Colleges Consortium in Claremont, CA -- with honors in May, 2017, with a Bachelor's of Arts in Biology. I also received a reward for best senior thesis in biology. I went to Castilleja in Palo Alto for high school (class of 2013). I am passionate about biology and am excited to share that passion with students. I have tutored classmates in college-level courses. My tutees have told me that I break topics down in an easil... Read more
Mark
Decades Experience With Java, Kotlin, Android, Logic, Philosophy
- $130 / h
- 38 ratings
- San Carlos , California ( 94070 )
- 15 miles
I have a vast amount of professional experience as a Java, Kotlin, and Android developer. I have taught all three in various professional settings as well. I also have a Ph. D. in Philosophy, and have taught courses in Philosophy, Logic, and Discrete Math. I have over 25 years experience as a professional programmer, the last seven of which as an Android developer using Java and Kotlin (and the last five of those were at Square/Block). I am an instructor for Big Nerd Ranch's Android an... Read more
Herb
30 years owning my own staffing business
- $50 / h
- San Carlos , California ( 94070 )
- 10 miles
Hi. I am a semi-retired business owner who spent 30+ years in recruiting in the high tech area of Silicon Valley. A great deal of my work was with small firms or "startups". I often had to recruit individuals to form teams of technical, marketing, and sales groups. The group and I did work for over 200 firms in those 30 years. Once I stopped working full time I put together 2 courses that I taught at the local college. "How to find a job in Silicon Valley" and "Transition to Retirement".... Read more
Romina
A+ Writing and Editing
- $40 / h
- San Carlos , California ( 94070 )
- 10 miles
UCSB and UC Davis Graduate, with a B.A. in Public Policy History and and MBA. Consistently received A grades on term papers and presentations in undergrad and grad school. Experienced writing coach and editor for adults and students. Consultative in tutoring style, while willing to provide redlines in demonstration of editing techniques. Ages and Types of Students Tutored: (1) 20-something college graduates (grad school essays, job search cover letters and thank you notes). (2) M... Read more
Miriam
Experienced Tutor Specializing in Middle School Common Core Math
- $60 / h
- 31 ratings
- San Carlos , California ( 94070 )
- 5 miles
Hi, my name is Miriam! I graduated suma cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in biology from Brandeis University and earned a PhD in Neuroscience from Stanford University. I then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in genetics at the University of California San Francisco. Part of what I loved in both undergraduate and graduate school was helping other students succeed. As an undergraduate, I tutored students in organic chemistry and loved the look on my students' faces when they finally "g... Read more
Clara
Experienced teacher with a valid California teaching credential
- $60 / h
- 19 ratings
- San Mateo , California ( 94403 )
- 20 miles
Being a full time teacher in California public school for over ten years, I specialize in teaching phonics, grammar, reading, writing, and ESL. I have helped my students excel in standardized tests. By combining my education background with my in-service training, I always deliver tailored instructional practices to all my students. I also taught students with special needs, such as ADD and ADHD. I look forward to helping your child to become a successful and joyful learner. ... Read more
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