Top Reading Tutors serving Palo Alto
Simon: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...I am passionate about education, personal growth, and lofty goals. My BA in History has left me well-versed in the topics of European and United States history, with a special fondness for the British Empire, World War I and II, and the Cold War. My rigorous studies also ensured that I became confident and well studied in geography, essay and research writing, and analysis of primary and secondary sources. History is my first love, but...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Writing: 700
Samuel: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...briefly in politics, I decided to go into education, and since then I have spent time working in a charter school, as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel anxious and confused. (In my experience this is...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education
Jennifer: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure Chemistry. I've tutored on a regular basis since the start of my junior year in college, in topics ranging from language arts to mathematics for elementary to college students. I believe that the most productive progress can be made with the one-on-one interaction tutors can have with students. With this interaction, I can tailor my teaching methods and figure out a better way to explain a difficult concept....
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780
Evan: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...have over three years of teaching experience at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns. In my free time,...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Katherine: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...have taught in both the private and public sector. From working with students who are reluctant writers or readers, to those students who want to bring their writing to a higher level, I am comfortable working with a variety of students and their learning styles. In a one-on-one setting I can support the student鈥檚 current English curriculum-with reading comprehension (how to engage with a text critically and analytically), organization, grammar and the writing process. Starting...
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Holy Names University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
Holy Names University - Masters, English
Christie: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...higher education that others can apply to change their lifestyle and improve their quality of life. This is one of the reasons I am a pre-health student with an aim for a career as a Physician's Assistant. Tutoring students is directly related to my mantra and passion to educate. I am very eager to apply the lessons learned through high school and two years at Cal to help a student excel in any material. Because...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Moiz: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...I was in college. He was on the verge of failing his Calculus course and thinking about dropping out of Engineering School. I assured him that I had been there before, and that if I could pass Calculus, so could he. I helped him with his problem sets, but the best advice I gave him was showing him how to prepare and study for exams. By the end of the semester, he finished with a...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University - Master of Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering
Amanda: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...achieve reading and writing goals. I am a great tutor because I have over a decade of experience teaching children. I work with students to break down information into easy to manage pieces and make sure they are understanding each step as they go along. If students still seem to be struggling, I return to more basic concepts and help them build upon what they already know. I use a variety of methods in my...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelors, Education
Hannah: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor in Spanish and am currently in the process of applying to graduate schools to pursue a Masters degree in Education and my teaching credential. Because I have such a passion for teaching, throughout college I sought out as many opportunities as possible to support students in their learning and development. In the beginning of college, I volunteered as a teaching assistant in elementary...
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University of Southern California - Bachelors, Sociology
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 800
Helene: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...I got my BA in Anthropology/Sociology from Mills College. I have been tutoring and teaching since 2009. From 2009 to 2011 I tutored mostly Math freelance and from 2011 to 2012 I taught French part-time at Bay Languages Academy, an after school program in Alameda. I started working with 大象传媒 in 2013. I have always loved getting to know all of my students. Every single one has taught me so many things about learning...
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Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770
Lucas: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...to young learners in San Francisco. I am available throughout the year to aid elementary and high school students with math, science, English and social studies. I also offer lessons in French, statistics and research/composition skills-- plus test preparation for SAT, ACT, GED and GRE. I am an adaptable and communicative tutor, with a broad knowledge base and varied teaching experiences. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Kayla: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...I love working with people to help them reach their potential. I have worked at summer camps (ages 3 to 14), worked as a teacher's aid in elementary, worked in elementary classrooms in my college practicums, and worked as a college writing tutor. I am pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at Evangel University. English is my favorite subject because it is how we communicate and it integrates beautifully with all other content areas. You...
Education & Certification
Evangel University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Shannon: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...of Science degree in Biological Sciences, with an emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, as well as a Bachelor's of Arts degree in English, with an emphasis in Literature, Criticism, and Analysis. I have worked as a tutor for six years. During this time, I have had the most experience tutoring pre-algebra, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on the amount I have tutored and my overall experience, my favorite...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162
Jennifer: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...8 years. I graduated from UC Berkeley's department of English, where I majored in English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Jenny: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...Electrical Engineering (undergrad), Throughout high school but less so in college, I have tutored students and peers in academic areas more focused on writing and math. A core part of my teaching and learning philosophy is that I will have mastered a material if I can teach another person these concepts and come up with my own examples to illustrate my understanding. I will infuse this goal within my tutoring sessions, engaging tutees to really...
Education & Certification
Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 730
Terry: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...my Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Computer Science in 1981. Since graduation, I have worked as a professional programmer and project manager in Silicon Valley. Among the companies I have worked for are Intuit, where I was a project manager for Quicken, and Aclara BioSciences where I was a biotech programmer and manager. In 2006 I transitioned to teaching and have taught Computer Science and Philosophy at the high school and...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelor in Arts, English with Computer Science Minor
Joseph: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...University of New Jersey in the spring of 2015, where I double majored in English and Finance. I worked two years for Rutgers Upward Bound TRIO program, in which I helped students ranging from freshmen to seniors in high school learn and practice the fundamentals of writing, reading comprehension, essay writing, SAT Math, SAT Writing, and SAT Reading. In the summer of 2015, I moved to the Bay Area, where I am currently taking fall...
Education & Certification
Berkeley City College - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Writing: 720
Charles: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I have a Bachelor's of Science in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. I am very passionate about the life sciences and also have experience in psychology and mathematics. I am an active volunteer at a children's hospital and plan on pursuing a career in medicine. My goals are to help my students learn in a fun environment that also nurtures their appreciation for that subject.
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelors, Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology
Anna : Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...my B.A. from Cornell University. In college, I majored in Russian and French, and before law school, I spent two years teaching English as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine. In the years since, I have provided ESL tutoring to students with a diversity of backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. During law school, I taught full-length LSAT courses and provided private LSAT tutoring for a test preparation company. Indeed, I have a special place in my...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
LSAT: 173
Jason: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I earned my B.A. in Political Science and History from Columbia University in the City of New York. I also earned my J.D. from Yeshiva University. I have been an ESL Tutor and college application Advisor on and off for the past 5 years in Asia and the U.S. I can help students prepare for the LSAT, improve their writing skills, and public speaking ability, among other things. In my spare time, I enjoy sports,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and History
Yeshiva University - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 165
Private Reading Tutoring in Palo Alto, CA
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Reading is considered a fundamental skill needed in all academic areas. As such, understanding of reading is a primary concern that should be continued as students progress. The goal of strong reading instruction is to build the fluency and comprehension necessary for true understanding of a text, whether that text is a science manual, a math word problem, or a novel. Reading also features prominently on the CAASPP, California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress. If you want your student to have a strong foundation in reading that sets them up for future success in other subjects, then connecting with a reading tutor may be the best option for you.
Call 大象传媒 to get connected with a reading tutor in Palo Alto, CA. We will hand select a tutor who complements your student's individual academic goals, learning style, and personality, putting them with an independent tutor who could make learning fun for your student. Tutors are highly knowledgeable of their subject and know how to present complex concepts in ways that your student could understand and be able to retain. A tutor's enthusiasm is contagious and could teach your student to love reading as well.
大象传媒 will match your student with an excellent reading tutor in Palo Alto who will strive to ensure they are test-ready. Tutors can set up a learning plan that will keep your student engaged and motivated, putting them on a clear path to success. Your student could have a learning environment that is calm and free of judgment, allowing them to ask questions and get instant feedback on their performance. Your student could be able to make the most out of their valuable study time with the skills that a trained tutor can provide. A skilled professional reading tutor in Palo Alto, CA, can give your student much needed one-on-one attention.
Your student may also benefit from the flexibility that a tutor offers. The rigid time frame of a conventional classroom setting can put constrictions on your student's learning, but with a tutor, you set the schedule. Sessions can happen when and where you want, whether that's at a library or in the comfort of your own home. Even if your student is away, the 大象传媒 online learning platform allows for convenient, meaningful learning to occur no matter where your student is.
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