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Lorelei S.

Stanford, CA

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$29/hr
Hi, I'm Lorelei I'm a Stanford student earning both my Bachelor's in Human Biology and my Master's in Community Health and Prevention Research. I've tutored for years in subjects like biology, writing, algebra, and test prep, and I love helping students feel more confident and capable in the classroom. I offer personalized SAT...
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Samantha H.

Redwood City, CA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hi my name is Samantha and I'm passionate about helping children reach their full potential. I have experience working with kids of various ages, providing individualized support to help them succeed in subjects such as math, reading, and writing. I understand that every child learns differently, and I strive to create a...
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Katelyn W.

Tutor (English, Science, Math, Or Music)

Stanford, CA

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$13/hr
Hi, my name is Katie W.. I am a 20-year-old college student. In the past I have acquired experience helping my mother tutor children in the DFW area. I have worked with students, kindergarten through high school, in subjects such as English, Science, Math, and music theory. I also have taught piano lessons to college students...
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Caitlin J.

Education Graduate Student Tutor: Fun, Engaging And Caring

Menlo Park, CA

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$50/hr
4 years experience
I am in graduate school currently at San Francisco State University in a multiple subject credential/masters program. I co-teach Tuesday's and Thursday's in a 1st grade class while I am in school and worked in Kindergarten-4th grade. I absolutely love working with children and have also worked as a Camp Director at Mountain Camp...
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Nannette J.

Effective And Fun Special Educator.

San Carlos, CA

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$70/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, caring and knowledgeable. I like tutoring because it brings a sense of joy when a child reaches their learning potential. I'm looking for a job for the summer. Particularly, a child who has learning disabilities or on the autism spectrum. I started tutoring when I was in college. In my...
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Elizabeth G.

Fremont, CA

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$30/hr
Hello! My name is Lizzy and I have excelled in English arts from a young age. I began helping peers with their essays beginning in high school and carried this on throughout my college career. I do quite well in assisting with a variety of things such as grammar, spelling, displaying a good vocabulary/use of better words,...
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Kanj K.

High School Graduate And Beginner Tutor

Sunnyvale, CA

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$20/hr
I'd describe my personality as friendly, kind, respectful I like tutoring because I want to help others learn, and make mathematics a little bit simple for young people. To be quiet honest, I am not look for much. Just having a good time teaching math. While I haven't officially tutored anyone before, I have spent years...
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Cigdem A.

Biology Tutoring

Sunnyvale, CA

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$35/hr
Hello! I offer personalized Biology tutoring for students of all levels. Whether you're in middle school, high school, or just need extra help preparing for exams, I'm here to support your learning journey. I have a strong background in Biology, which allows me to explain complex biological concepts in a clear and simple way....
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Dmytro B.

Math Tutor

Mountain View, CA

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$27/hr
3 years experience
I am a compassionate, reliable, and patient person who genuinely cares about others and always takes responsibility seriously. Tutoring allows me to support people in their learning and growth, explain things in a simple and clear way, and help them gain confidence step by step. I started tutoring by helping friends and younger...
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Jianan Z.

Science And Math Tutor

Sunnyvale, CA

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$45/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
UC Davis Biochemistry English/Mandarin Speaker. Subject lists: Chinese: - K-6th Grade Chinese - Chinese level 1/2/3 - AP Chinese. Math: - 1-8th Grade Math - SAT Math - AMC 8/10/12 - High school Math: Algebra I II/ Geo/Pre-Cal/AP Calculus Science - Ap Environment Science - Chemistry/ AP Chem - Biology/ AP Bio - Physics/ AP...
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Odalis M.

Sunnyvale, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I'm a positive and patient person who enjoys tutoring kids from the age of 5 (kinder) to the age of 13 (8th grade). I'm passionate about making them understand what they have learned in school and applying it afterwards as they continue in their course work. I've had about 2 years of experience from working at an...
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Joy M.

Joyful Learners

Sunnyvale, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
It is my greatest joy seeing children grow in their sense of confidence from their success. I have a plethora of experience tutoring at non- profits, daycare aid, nannying, and working at Challenger school in curriculum. CPR certified Bachelors degree Trained in Prek-8 curriculum My closest people in a personal and...
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Paula W.

Part-Time To Full-Time Tutor, Caregiver And Family Assistant

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a positive and energetic 32-year-old college graduate and certified holistic nutritionist and private chef. Ever since I was a teenager, I have been babysitting and tutoring children, especially children 4 years and older. I do have some experience with toddlers too. I tutor in all subjects, but especially Math, English,...

Christina H. says "My 4th Grade daughter was struggling with organizing herself during pandemic distance learning on top of a newly identified math-related learning...

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Miriam G.

Swim Lessons Instructor

Campbell, CA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have 10+ years experience teaching swim lessons to all ages, both privately and through city pools. Additionally, I have 10+ years experience teaching dance including tap, jazz, modern, ballet, and hip hop both privately and in studios.
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Mamta V.

Tutor Available

Hayward, CA

5.0(1)
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$70/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
for more than 15 years and became full time tutor as I love to teach and mentor. I am offering professional tutoring services in the following subjects- Math(Common Core, Algebra, Pre algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus), Science, Physics, and financial education. I also work with special needs supporting their academic...

Kseniya B. says "Mamta was great with my very stubborn child and really changed her attitude and helped her catch up with Math in a matter of weeks. I would recommend...

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Christina P.

Tutoring & Lessons

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
"Children must be taught how to think, not what to think." A native English speaker, originally from the Midwest. I have been a K-12 Tutor for over 10 years. I have a Bachelor of Secondary Education and a Master of Arts in Business Management with an emphasis in Leadership. I strive to meet the needs of each of my students...

Care Member says "Our daughter has a severe stigmatism (Sees the eye doctor every 4-6mos) and was behind in school by 2-3 grade levels. We tried other tutoring programs,...

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Nathaniel B.

Hayward, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
I'd describe my personality as reliable, dedicated, and genuine. I like working with kids because of the different personalities I get to meet. I love discovering what each child is adept at and how their excitement carries their random thoughts into genuine passions. The joy they exhibit during that journey is not something...

Michelle L. says "I feel so fortunate to find Nathaniel to tutor my son. My son didn’t have the motivation to do math. Nathaniel was so kind, patient, and encouraging....

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Dianna Z.

Math Tutor Available

Saratoga, CA

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
I offer in-person and remote tutoring. I have a bachelor's degree in Biology from Stanford, and have been teaching informally and formally since I was in junior high myself, when I used to help my sister and classmates with their math questions. I am known for being very approachable, and for making math accessible to students...

Joyce E. says "Dianna is an excellent Tutor. We initially hired Dianna to help our son in 7th grade math. She is able to easily connect with our son and he enjoys...

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Andrea R.

Graduate Student Tutor For All Ages

Fremont, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Andrea and I am an outgoing, friendly, and caring 28-year-old tutor who loves teaching others. I graduated with a Masters in Marine and Environmental Affairs from the University of Washington. I can teach math, earth sciences, Spanish, and writing. I am a fun, caring, and hardworking person! My main priority...

Mark H. says "Andrea has done an excellent job tutoring my daughter in Algebra over the past several weeks to an A grade in her class. Will definitely continue the...

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Ashwarya S.

The Best Tutor You Could Have!

Fremont, CA

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$24/hr
7 years experience
I am currently a student at UC Davis and I love tutoring and being able to pass on knowledge to people. I have 7 years of experience working at Kumon and tutoring privately! I tutor a range of subjects. Message me to find out more!
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  • The average post rate is $36.00/hr as of October 2025

Recent private tutor reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA

Private Tutors in Palo Alto, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed private tutors

Paula W.

My 4th Grade daughter was struggling with organizing herself during pandemic distance learning on top of a newly identified math-related...

- Christina H.

Mamta V.

Mamta was great with my very stubborn child and really changed her attitude and helped her catch up with Math in a matter of weeks. I would...

- Kseniya B.

Christina P.

Our daughter has a severe stigmatism (Sees the eye doctor every 4-6mos) and was behind in school by 2-3 grade levels. We tried other...

- Care member

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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