Amy M.

• Oakland, CA 94605 ( 22.1 mi )
• Expert Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female Age 52
• Member since: 02/2015
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $70 to $110 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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My comments on tutoring Elementary Phonics : All part of reading!

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

lynn z.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 17.3 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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You Will Meet Your Learning Goals with Me!

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

Richard L.

• Vallejo, CA 94589 ( 17.8 mi )
• Experienced Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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Top Solano Tutor Specializing in Math, Science, and SAT's.

I have been successfully tutoring for over 10 years. I have helped students transform their grades from F's to A's. It has been a very rewarding experience, since my students get to understand the subject a lot better as well as improve their grades. I love working with students of all ages and teaching the many subjects I know. My specialties are math, science, and standardized testing. I am very patient and friendly. I am also able to explain an idea in many different ways. Many students tell me that I can explain concepts better than their teachers. Please check out my many positive reviews at https://www.wyzant.com/Tutors/Richard. I graduated with honors at UCLA with a BS in Chemical Engineering. I can definitely tailor the tutoring session to your specific needs. Please check out the extensive list of the subjects that I am certified to tutor. My ultimate goal is to provide a ... read more

Mahua S.

• Foster City, CA 94404 ( 29.4 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female Age 52
• Member Since: 04/2016
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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Experienced Tutor Elementary School Subjects (K-5)

My experience as a tutor is extensive. I have a way of taking difficult material and explaining it clearly. I am hardworking and believe in doing my best. My teaching style is encouraging and creative. I use tactile teaching methods appropriate in math lessons, which I have found especially effective in working with younger students. In reading, writing, and spelling I come up with games and activities to keep students engaged and improve retention. I am well organized, well versed in lesson planning and implementing what is planned. My special interests are in art, crafts and music. I am highly skilled in teaching techniques for all elementary school subjects, and have extraordinary patience and creativity for teaching learners. All of my curriculum is aligned with California Common Core Standards.
I have years of experience with tutoring, teaching, and training. After working as ... read more

Veronica W.

• Fremont, CA 94538 ( 40.3 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female Age 42
• Member Since: 05/2012
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $50.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading

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American ESL Instructor who has studied Mandarin.

I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2008 with a B.A. in Anthropology. Before that I received a TEFL Certificate and an A.A. in Liberal Arts. My ESL Teaching Experience is as follows: -2 years teaching ESL to elementary and junior high school students in Taiwan. -1 year teaching ESL privately and as a freelance ESL Trainer in Silicon Valley,CA,USA. You can reach me at my website: sites.google.com/site/vweslservices/ My experience in dance is tremendous. I started dancing when I was 5 years old and have not stopped since. The styles of dance I have studied are Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Persian. I am most experienced in Jazz and Modern dance. Recently, I've been working on a Jazz Dance Certificate to Teach it.
I teach both one-on-one at your home and in a group setting at corporate offices when hired. I have material suggestions to help with the lessons and the student ... read more

Sheila Noonan T.

• San Francisco, CA 94118 ( 13.2 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2014
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar

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I love my students, and am dedicated to their success.

I have been a tutor for over ten years, specializing in Spanish/French. Also, History, ESL, English,Writing,Language Arts etc. Prior to that, I translated Spanish/French for United Airlines International at SFO for their daily Mexico City and Paris flights, from 1992-1996. I delight in helping my students master vocabulary and conversational skills with ease. My job is to promote their self-confidence.
I am student oriented, especially for tutoring. I emphasize building student's confidence and mastery of organizational skills, and test prep.

Victoria H.

• Petaluma, CA 94954 ( 14.4 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female Age 36
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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Read More About Victoria H...

The beginning of everything, I've got three younger sisters and there has always been a fair amount of helping out where they're concerned. I've babysat since I was twelve and for the past few years I've worked as a nanny. It's not exactly what you would expect for a tutor but I've been offering homework help in those areas for many years.

Chelsea A.

• Berkeley, CA 94704 ( 16.9 mi )
• Experienced Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female Age 21
• Member Since: 07/2022
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $25.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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More About This Tutor...

Many of my previous jobs have surrounded helping others. Whether that was through tutoring and teaching or customer service. Growing up I also tutored my younger sister and my cousin who has a learning disability. I have always been passionate about helping others, especially through education. Currently, I am pursuing a major in Sociology at the University of California Berkeley in hopes of becoming a teacher for K-12 students and eventually a college professor.

Barbara M.

• San Francisco, CA 94134 ( 17.4 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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A Little Bit About Me...

I like to teach math by building the concept and understanding rather than memorizing formulas and algorithms.
I am a veteran teacher of 34 years. I have elementary ed experience in grades 2-6, and have taught middle school math grade 6 and grade 7 (pre-algebra). I have taught elementary students for 22 years, and middle level for 12. I am California certified with a multiple subjects credential and an authorization in math to teach through Algebra !.

Christina G.

• Cotati, CA 94931 ( 21.5 mi )
• Experienced Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female Age 31
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $20.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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My comments on tutoring Elementary Phonics : I am in the process of becoming an elementary school teacher, therefore I am familiar with the lesson plans within K-5th grade.

I am a Sophomore attending Sonoma State to receive my Teaching Credential and Bachelors in Liberal Arts within four years. I have over seven years experience teaching within a classroom, and teaching students one on one. I really love to teach and I not only can teach mostly everything in an elementary school, and some subjects in middle school and high school, but I also have a lot of experience in extracurriculars. I have thirteen years of experience in a private art class, studying sketching, acrylic painting, oil painting, also a little sculpting. During high school I had two years of solo vocal classes and three years of choir. My sophomore through senior year I studied under my choir director who has many credentials including a two masters and one doctorate all in various vocal and musical theory studies.
I would say my teaching style is really focused on the student and wh ... read more

Olivia B.

• Castro Valley, CA 94546 ( 25.8 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female Age 29
• Member Since: 08/2015
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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No questions are bad questions.

I decide how best the child learns before making a full plan of how to help them.
I am currently in college, attending Chabot College. I was recently in a 4 year college down in Pomona, CA for a quarter, Cal Poly Pomona, and in a couple of years I will be transferring Cal Poly SLO. I passed my high school years with A's and B's and have also been passing my university/college classes with the same. In high school, I tutored kids for free and a lot of them were in grades above me. Near the end of high school I started teaching younger kids through care.com. I absolutely love tutoring and I think it's amazing to watch a child's mind grow right in front of you.

Sarah D.

• Sebastopol, CA 95472 ( 29 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $60.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Elementary Math, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading

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An experienced tutor who knows how to make learning fun!

I have over four years of experience as a reading tutor, two years as a behavioral assistant tutoring an autistic child in language, math, and reading, and am currently tutoring students in basic math and reading. I have volunteered in many hours in several first grade classrooms, and am currently in school to get a teaching credential.
My teaching style is playful. Students respond best when tutoring doesn't seem like work. As much as possible I turn lessons into games, taking what would be boring and making it fun.

Kirsten G.

• Concord, CA 94521 ( 29.4 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female Age 55
• Member Since: 04/2012
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $60.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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Read More About Kirsten G...

I have been teaching since 1996. I have taught Kindergarten thru Third grade. I have done tutoring both privately and for schools. I have been the Academic Liaison fot the After School Program at my school for the past 3 years. The past 2 summers I was a summer school teacher for the East COunty Boys and Girls Club.

Elizabeth M.

• San Mateo, CA 94403 ( 29.5 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female Age 39
• Member Since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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Hate busywork? Me too! Why not make it MATTER?!

I believe in a highly individualized approach. We all have different learning styles: visual, auditory, kinisthetic... and many more. What's yours? Learning shouldn't be a chore, but an avenue to becoming a more successful person. I like to set goals with my students and help them knock them out one at a time, creating a lasting sense of accomplishment and heightening motivation for future endeavors.
I began my teaching career even before graduating High School. I started volunteering my time with homework help and study skills at the local Boys and Girls Club when I was 16 followed by teaching Remedial English to a small group of ELL students at a partnering elementary school. During college, I continued my passion by joining an organization that teaches life and social skills to developmentally delayed young adults. After graduating from SFSU, I persued my TEFL certification ... read more

Inna A.

• Belmont, CA 94002 ( 31.1 mi )
• Elementary Phonics 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: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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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