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Andrea R.

Customized, Quality, Private Language Arts Tutor,specialized In Primary Grades

Palo Alto, CA

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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
A former classroom teacher with 20 years of private language arts tutoring, I have worked with students from K-High School including children diagnosed with dyslexia, ADD/ADHD and speech disorders. Each lesson I provide is individually tailored to the child's learning style, where I employ a multi-sensory approach with a focus...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$45/hr
8 years experience
For me, working with children is incredibly rewarding. With over 8 years of private school lead teacher classroom and childcare experience, including a graduate degree and Early Child Development coursework, I'm confident in my ability to provide nurturing and engaging care. My background as a teacher has equipped me with the...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$28/hr
I'm a part-time office administrator and youth mentor with over a decade of experience working with children. I have some college experience from UC Merced and a passion for creative activities like cooking and crafting. My personality is joyful and enthusiastic, and I'm very reliable. I'm eager to bring my skills in childcare,...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$32/hr
8 years experience
I have experience supporting students in both academic and personal learning environments. I worked as a special education paraprofessional, providing one-on-one support to a high school student, helping them stay focused, organized, and engaged in their schoolwork. During the pandemic, I also worked as a school assistant and...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I am currently assistant teacher at Chinese after school . I am Mandarin tutor at non-speak Chinese households. I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, passionate, honest, happy, kind, easygoing, and cheerful. I like tutoring because I have 36 years of teaching experiences and enjoys working with kids. I'm looking for...
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Sunnyvale, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Universitario professor for 12 years and private tutor for 15. I love teach, fun my classes and learn from my students
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Ivy League Tutor And College Counselor Offering Help With Applications, Exams, And SAT/ACT

Mountain View, CA

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$60/hr
4 years experience
I graduated from Cornell University with a B. A. in Mathematics and Computer Science and a Masters of Engineering Degree in Computer Science. Prior to Cornell, I attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. During my time at Cornell, I was on the Dean's List, was a teaching assistant for several CS classes...
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K-3 Literacy

Mountain View, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
In August, 2025 I will be available to work with one family in need of early years learning support for their 2 to 4-year-old. I have experience as a preschool and kindergarten teacher and many years of tutoring both privately and center or school based. I am happy to help young learners with early literacy, ELL and other...
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Redwood City, CA

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$60/hr
10 years experience
With 15 years of private English tutoring and 10+ years teaching classes at an after school program, I specialize in helping students from 4th grade through high school build confidence and mastery in English. My focus areas include reading comprehension, grammar, writing, literature, and test preparation (SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE)...
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Private Tutoring Services

Sunnyvale, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience
I have worked as a teacher teaching science. I have also tutored various subjects while going to grad school. I am available to tutor during the evenings and weekends.
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Stanford, CA

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$45/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm a Stanford student studying Computer Science and Product Design, with extra time to help my local community. I have over 3+ years of teaching experience (Mathnasium, teaching Stanford courses, private tutoring experience). As a dog and hamster owner, and past dog sitter, I have 5+ years of experience taking care of...
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Attentive Lecture

Sunnyvale, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience
Outgoing and have soft personality. Pay attention to details and very particular with how I carried out a task. Taught in High School Maths, Science and Computer. Developed Online platform for facilitating online learning. Bachelor in Computer Science, Masters in Educational Leadership and Public Policy. Goal Oriented,...
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Gain Critical Writing And Communication Skills With Harvard MBA/Passionate Teacher/Storyteller!

Menlo Park, CA

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$50/hr
6 years experience
As a graduate of Harvard Business School, a former tech marketing executive, and mother of three college-aged young adults, I bring a wealth of experience in clear, impactful communication. I currently teach grades 6-8 and work as a part-time advisor, guiding high school students through their college application process. I am...
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Personalized Tutoring For Confident Readers, Writers & Problem-Solvers

Menlo Park, CA

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$45/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello. I'm Bria, a dedicated and patient tutor specializing in English Language Arts. With a strong background in education and a passion for helping students grow, I work with learners from early elementary through middle school to build confidence and master essential skills. I am a private school teacher that specializes...
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Redwood City, CA

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$28/hr
Hi! I'm Rafaela -- a 25-year-old student based in Redwood City. I'm currently pursuing my third degree and looking for tutoring opportunities during my free time. I can help with English, Portuguese, computer skills, math, and physics. I have plenty of experience tutoring my host kids as an au pair, and I love helping students...
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San Carlos, CA

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$29/hr
I'd describe my personality as calm, attentive, and understanding. I would like tutoring because I like helping other people. As a boy, I was a Boy Scout(later becoming an Eagle Scout), and I often helped the younger boys to get along and learn new skills. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help someone in the way the...
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K-2 Summer Tutor - 1st Grade Teacher With 5 Years Experience

Redwood City, CA

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$29/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm Martha, a certified teacher with 5 years of experience in 1st grade. This summer, I'm offering K-2 tutoring as a short-term pilot program to help young learners strengthen reading and math skills. While this is my first time offering private tutoring, I've supported many students in the classroom and love helping kids...
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Redwood City, CA

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$40/hr
Hello, my name is Andrea and I am Mexican, therefore, Español is my native language. I am a professional nanny and tutor with 19 years of experience. I took Spanish classes in a community college and UC Berkeley. I developed educational, cultural, and linguistically appropriate Spanish curricula for each student. Assist students...
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Writing Tutor

Menlo Park, CA

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$35/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I am a TEFL certified English teacher and tutor with 4+ years of experience teaching in the US and Spain. I majored in creative writing and literature in college, and have continued my passion for writing and storytelling since then. I work with students in middle school and high school to improve their writing...
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Elementary/Middle Learning Support And Tutoring

Sunnyvale, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
As an educator with over 20 years of classroom experience, I enjoy working with all ages of students. Helping students conquer intimidating tasks and challenges is something that I love to do. Having taught both elementary and middle school I am confident in my abilities to help in all core curriculum areas. For me, playing a...
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FAQs for finding private tutors near you in Palo Alto, CA

The average hourly cost of a private tutor near you in Palo Alto, CA is $36.00 as of October, 2025. The actual rate your chosen private tutor charges can vary depending on the subject you require help with and how experienced the tutor is.

To find a private tutor near you in Palo Alto, CA. You can search Care.com for private tutors by their distance from Palo Alto and can compare your options by subject expertise, their hourly rate, and how experienced they are. For example, you can narrow your search to a private English tutor, private Spanish tutor, or even to private SAT tutoring services.

The most popular private tutoring services that you can find near you in Palo Alto, CA are usually for complex subjects such as chemistry, reading, or calculus. On Care.com, you can find private tutors near you who can teach a wide range of subjects for all grade levels, from elementary school to college.

When hiring private tutors for children, parents are rightfully concerned about safety. To help you find a private tutor safely near you in Palo Alto, CA, we ask all private tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck. You can look for private tutors who have a badge on their profile that indicates they completed this background check. However, to safely hire a private tutor near you in Palo Alto, CA, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references and running an independent background check.

When interviewing private tutors near you in Palo Alto, CA, it’s a good idea to ask them questions about how they gained their area of expertise, how they best engage with students, and what their instruction style is. You can also ask them to provide you with references from current or former clients who can attest to their skills.

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