lynn z.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 24.7 mi )
• Expert SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $30 to $50 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, TOEFL, Teacher Cert Exams, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, PSAT, GRE, GED, ACT

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My comments on tutoring SAT - Verbal : I have spent many years helping people to do well on the Verbal SATs ... I am an English major and teacher of the language ( critical thinking and reading, composition, grammar and word studies etc.).

I believe learning should always be engaging and meaningful. It is critical to address individual student learning modalities and needs so the student can experience great success. I have always been a teacher of best practices, meaning incorporating those strategies and methodologies which are the most effective. They work because they promote high student investment and engagement.
I have been a dynamic, successful elementary, middle and high school teacher as well as college instructor of Art, English, French and History for many years. I also taught in a two way language immersion school ( English and Spanish) for six years so I can teach Beginning and Intermediate levels of Spanish. While teaching, I have always taken courses in the best practices of teaching as well as courses in subject matter content. I have tutored people of all ages, learning styles and needs in a range o ... read more

Jessica G.

• Mountain View, CA 94041 ( 16.8 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female Age 30
• Member Since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $60.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, ACT

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English Tutor: Critical reading and writing skills

I tend to have a hands-on approach to all of my tutoring methods, regardless of the subject. I want to make learning fun and take the stress out of tackling a challenging subject. I attempt to make any subject relatable to the student I am tutoring, and to provide multiple examples that are easy to understand. I break down seemingly complicated processes into simple and easy to remember steps.
My name is Jessica Grilli and I am currently a student of the University of California at Davis. I am majoring in English and minoring in Sociology and Education, as my future goal is to become a high school English teacher. I have seven years of experience tutoring students of all ages from elementary school to college level. I am great with kids, having grown up with seven brothers and sisters, and I have a passion for education. My areas of expertise are tutoring in critical reading and wr ... read more

Amy M.

• Oakland, CA 94605 ( 20.9 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female Age 52
• Member Since: 02/2015
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $70.00 to $110.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Entrance Exams

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My comments on tutoring SAT - Verbal : Let's work together to increase your chances!

I assess the student's level of mastery by listening to parents, communicating with the student (in whatever appropriate way needed) and then doing some basic testing. Once the student is assessed, I design a learning environment and activities that coincide with the student's specific strengths, while adding some elements of challenge. I tend to work in a very focused way for 10-15 minutes, and then add in tactile activities (like Bannana Grams for example) for 10 minutes or so, in order to maintain the student's attention. Children and youth who are struggling to read and write get patient assistance to learn the words correctly. My work will improve writing techniques (including essays and basic writing skills), reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and literary creativity. For younger children I work with acquiring reading skills, word recognition, pattern recognition, spel ... read more

Janet B.

• Oakland, CA 94618 ( 23.7 mi )
• Expert SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: TOEFL, LSAT

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English, ESL, Writing and Law Tutor

I have years of experience teaching and tutoring English as a second language, both in the U.S. and overseas. My students have included high school students, community college students, university and postgraduate students, and working professionals of all ages. I have taught speakers of Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Arabic, Farsi and Turkish. I am also an experienced tutor in law, having taught both law and paralegal students in substantive law, legal writing, test taking skills, and LSAT preparation. I also work with business students who are taking business law and business ethics classes.
I adapt my style to your individual needs. Some students prefer to use a textbook, but with others I will provide appropriate study materials. I like to get to know my students so that we can focus only exactly what you need to improve as quickly as possible.

Inna A.

• Belmont, CA 94002 ( 6 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, TOEFL, Testing Skills, PSAT

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"A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary" I think that this quote about teaching, in a way, reflects my idea on what teaching is all about. One can be a good teacher, whose characteristics encompass good knowledge of the subject matter, understanding the needs of your students, and the ability to apply this knowledge to students' needs. However, an effective teacher does not only pass knowledge on to her students, but makes herself gradually unnecessary: her learners become independent learners as they progress through a course. As a teacher, I always try to be effective in this sense - I foster independence in my students. At the same time, I strive for excellence which will eventually make me a better teacher. This endeavor caused me to reflect on how an excellent teacher is different from a good teacher. The conclusion I have come to is that a gap between a go ... read more

LeAnn R.

• Menlo Park, CA 94025 ( 10.7 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female Age 55
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Math, PSAT, ACT

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Make school work.

I have been in education for 16 years. I specialize in working with students with ADD/ADHD, specific learning disabilities as well as students who underachieve. I have a Master's Degree in Special Education and have successfully worked with students all over the Bay Area to help them realize their full potential.
Not all students are successful and the trick is to identify the reasons behind the lack of success. The issues that students have with school are diverse; procrastination, lack of organization, failure to plan, lack of awareness, ineffective habits, learning disabilities, and differences are all possible explanations for school failure. I work with students one on one to help them pinpoint where things break down for them and then work with them to find strategies to help them manage the skills and material they are asked to learn and master. I am there to guide, not ... read more

Candi J.

• Fremont, CA 94536 ( 21.2 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Math, PSAT, Praxis Exam, LSAT, GRE, GED, ACT

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K-12 Successful Special Needs or English Language Tutor

I present concepts in a variety of ways, such as: "hands on," visually, problem-solving, and inquiry-based. I reinforce the concepts each time we have a session. I tutor with a style that is accepting, positive, and where my student's feel comfortable enough to ask questions and become actively involved. All my students are successful learners who have fun learning!
My passion in life is teaching, where I can tutor students on a 1:1 basis! My teaching / tutoring experience includes classroom high school teaching, where my specialties were Math, Science, and English. Also, I tutored middle-schoolers in ESL, Social Studies, and Literature. I enjoy tutoring adukt learners on English and Citizenship. And finally, I have taught private piano lessons and music reading.

Mihir K.

• Santa Clara, CA 95050 ( 23.1 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male Age 24
• Member Since: 01/2023
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $70.00 to $115.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Math, PSAT, MCAT, Entrance Exams, ACT

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USC Graduate Offering SAT/ACT/College App/K-12 Tutoring

I really pride myself in personalizing my tutoring. I try to never have more than 6-7 students at a time so that I can provide the best possible personalization of teaching to each student. Additionally, being at a similar age to many of my students helps me relate to them a lot better than some older tutors may be able to; I have more recent experience with taking the same courses/tests as them or applying to colleges like them, and this helps a lot in my tutoring personalization. In terms of my teaching style, I love being able to connect with students beyond the structured environment of most classrooms and tutoring/prep academies. I try to provide my students with just enough structure so that they know how to study, how to test, etc., but enough autonomy so that they can learn how to succeed on their own. Helping students navigate this fine line is really meaningful, as many ... read more

Vinaya K.

• Milpitas, CA 95035 ( 28.5 mi )
• Expert SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2015
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $70.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, TOEFL, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, GRE, GMAT

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My comments on tutoring SAT - Verbal : 760/800 in GMAT, 99.9th percentile. High IQ society member. MBA from a prestigious US university. Conducts regular coaching classes for GRE/GMAT/SAT/TOEFL, etc. Over 10 years experience.

760/800 in GMAT, 99.9th percentile. High IQ society member. MBA from a prestigious US university. Conducts regular coaching classes for GRE/GMAT/SAT/TOEFL, etc. Over 10 years experience coaching students and delivering excellent scores and results. Fun and interesting methods of teaching, flexible schedules. Online and classroom teaching offered.
Interactive, very fun and interesting with multiple assignments, flexible schedules.

Mou D.

• San Ramon, CA 94582 ( 29.5 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2016
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Teacher Cert Exams, SAT - Math, PSAT, GRE, GED

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Hard Working
Hello!I am an education professional with eight years of experience in Teaching in Private and Public Educational sector,worked individually with students to identify obstacles and set goals to improve academic standings;performed student background reviews to identify academic weakness and develop tailored lessons based on student needs. Being a current MBA student of Cal State University and being a teacher in San Ramon school district, willing to share how to succeed in "Mathematics" with all students including Algebra I,II, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, AP Statistics.Also, I am offering "SAT" online Prep ,"Python", "Java" , Microsoft office suits, SQL database " class's for Elementary / Middle / High school-er.If you are interested in my classes, please message me or call me at 4088135918.Thanks and best wishes!

Ron B.

• Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 ( 1.3 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ACT

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Having been fortunate enough to have a number of extremely high-caliber teachers, I have learned that in order to teach one must be willing to learn; to learn not just the curriculum to be taught, but to learn about, and from, the pupil. From the 5th grade level all the way up through degreed professionals, I have made it a point to be a student of my students; to engage them in a manner that shows that I understand and care about their needs, and to help them feel that they are an integral part of their own learning process, as well as mine. Each day there is an opportunity to impart knowledge, and to garner it. I also find that a strong sense of humor and humility goes a long way in making the process of education personal. The goal is never separate from the individual.
I started Bucknell as an Education Major, and then switched to English Literature. I spent one semester a ... read more

Michael S.

• Foster City, CA 94404 ( 8.9 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, FCAT, Entrance Exams, ACT

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I take a look at what the existing instruction materials are attempting to convey and I add to that or expound on that. I use Google extensively to look for similar examples to the problems the student might be having. I believe that it is best to solve any given problem in at least two different ways if you really want to get some insight. It also helps in either verifying your answer or checking if you are in the ballpark.
I have an undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering. I have a Masters in Systems Engineering. I have tutored one person in statistics, algebra, analytical geometry and elementary functions for one year. She has maintained an “A” average during that time.

Shannon E.

• Palo Alto, CA 94306 ( 13.6 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams

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A Little Bit About Me...

After graduating cum laude from the University of Oregon with a B.A. in English, I earned an M.A. in the Teaching of English from Stanford University along with a Single Subject Credential in English/Language Arts. I have taught English at the middle and high school level at high-achieving public schools in various parts of the Bay Area. I am particularly skilled at teaching students to construct persuasive, expository, and analytical essays, and at teaching students the fundamentals of grammar, mechanics, and usage. I am also available to assist in preparing for standardized tests such as the CAHSEE and the SAT.
I believe that every student has a unique learning style and that it is my job as a teacher or tutor to discover which instructional methods work best for each particular student. I have a naturally patient and supportive demeanor and work hard to build rapport with studen ... read more

Malcolm R.

• San Francisco, CA 94122 ( 17.7 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: FCAT, ACT

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My first tutoring experience actually began when I was a high school senior and tutored ESL students at South High School. Since then I have worked in a summer program tutoring elementary ESL students, gone on to graduate with degrees in English and Environmental Studies, and most recently, worked as an Americorps member at Andersen Elementary and Open in Minneapolis. My primary role at Andersen was tutoring elementary students (mostly 5th grade) in math and reading. I also have some experience in teaching ecology at a couple of environmental learning centers. Although my degrees are in English and Environmental Studies, I am also quite comfortable with math up through the 8th grade level.
I think one of my greatest strengths as a tutor is my patience with students. I am very attentive to the frustrations that students sometimes undergo and I continue to work with students until th ... read more

Douglas W.

• San Francisco, CA 94115 ( 18.6 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Entrance Exams, ASVAB

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I left the business world in 1999 to make good on my goal of completing my degree and teaching. I wanted the strongest foundation possible, so I chose General Studies, sometimes known as "Humanities." Since getting my first credential in 2002, I have taught in a wide variety of classroom settings, including having my own classroom for both Elementary and Middle School. I have taught as a substitute and permanent teacher in Special Education classrooms. I have taught Math, Science and Language Arts.
I like teaching. I like teaching individuals. I enjoy the challenge of adapting my style and my information to the unique set of skills and experiences that each individual brings along with them. No two people are alike. So I try not to teach each student as if she is just like the last guy. What is called the "Affective Filter" is what I deal with most: that is the part of each student ... read more