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287 tutors are listed in San Jose, CA
The average rate is $25/hr as of November 2023
The average experience for nearby tutors is 4 years
Tutors in San Jose, CA
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"Children must be taught how to think, not what to think."
I have primarily tutored Math, English, Reading (comprehension, beginning and emerging readers), Science, History, Geography, essay writing and general homework help. A native English speaker, originally from the Midwest. I have been a...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Thank you for your hard work in supporting my daughter as they develop. Your patience and commitment to supporting my child has mean a lot to our family."
With your guidance, my daughter has developed into a...
Reviewed by Preethi R.
5.0
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I have had a great experience on tutoring children since I was in high school. I'm patient, and resourceful. All the children I have taught succeed in improving their math, and Portuguese grammar skills. I understand children have the tendency to stress over things they don't understand well how to...
5.0
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Hi! My name is Claire and I am a college Student. I've always loved teaching and I know that it can be difficult for your child to be motivated to do schoolwork, especially if they don't understand it. I used to have similar issues and I am here to help! If your child has trouble staying focused...
Recent review:
5.0
Claire L. tutored me in geometry and chemistry. She helped me maintain my grades and improve my organization skills. I would recommend her for anyone who is looking for a math and science tutor. Highly...
Reviewed by Taylor M.
Veena P.
San Jose, CA
$50-55/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative Fun K-6 Experienced Tutor And Special Needs Tutor With Reviews
5.0
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Recent reviews:
5.0
My son has been going to Veena's classes for almost 4 weeks and the amount of things he is learning is really awesome. She is very nice and helpful, strict and disciplined and friendly and I really like those...
Reviewed by Chandra K.
5.0
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I have 12 years of experience working with children. I am currently a Special Education Para Educator at a high school. Prior to this I worked at an elementary school with all students K-5, as an Individualized Learning Specialist for six years. Before that I served as an AmeriCorps City Year member...
5.0
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I was a tutor for College Nannies and Tutors in Los Gatos last year, and tutored a high school student in AP World History. I love teaching kids and teens, and have experience as a TA for an SJSU professor for over a year.
5.0
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My bachelor's degree is in child and adolescent development with a concentration in teaching. I have graduated from USC with my Masters of Arts in Teaching and am an elementary school teacher. I am in my third year of teaching. During the beginning of the pandemic, I tutored students from 1st-8th...
5.0
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High School Math teacher with experience tutoring middle/high school and college students as well. Background in IT and proficient in all flavors of Math- Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics etc.
Recent reviews:
5.0
Kusum consented to tutor my daughter at the last minute, the night before an Algebra 2 exam, on virtual no advance notice at all. She was very professional and did an excellent job not just of walking my...
Reviewed by Mark B.
3.0
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I am a high school math teacher who is bilingual in English and Spanish. I have been teaching math for more than 10 years.
My greatest joy is to help students learn and seeing them be successful!
This year I will only do virtual tutoring. If you have any questions feel free to send me a message.
5.0
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Hello! I have recently retired after 20 years as a kindergarten teacher at Challenger School. I have teaching and tutoring experience with pre-k through 3rd grade level material. I dedicated my life to crafting young, bright minds, and would love to continue to do so in my retirement.
Recent review:
5.0
We began working with Shardi, (Mrs M) 2 years ago and she quickly became an essential part of our son's education and our family.
Shardi saved us. Our son is bright but due to a less-than-stellar school...
Reviewed by Estelle M.
5.0
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I'm an enthusiastic and dedicated tutor who loves helping students explore and learn. I try to create engaging lessons for students. I am very passionate about teaching reading and writing for TK-5th grade.
Recent review:
5.0
Evangelyn is a very experienced teacher for my daughter. She makes the lessons engaging and thoughtful and I have seen my daughter’s English reading and writing improve tremendously.
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Preschool teacher and former music instructor with experience tutoring individuals and groups in most subjects through a junior high level.
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I have a Bachelor's degree in IT and graduate of Business with concentration on Human Resource and Hospital Management. I have 5 years of teaching experience in elementary and high school for Math. Also, I've been tutoring for more than 10 years on the site.
Recent reviews:
5.0
Victoria has helped me find a passion for Math. Before she tutored me I despised Math, and I have always received a D or an F in my classes. She is so patient and clearly explains how to solve problems step by...
Reviewed by Roz D.
5.0
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I have 10+ years of experience working with children ages newborn to teenager. I'm currently a middle school teacher who is new to the bay area and seeking new work and family connections. I have a background in psychology, education, and childcare, and my greatest joy is ensuring that those in my...
5.0
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I have 4 years of experience as a tutor/after-school instructor. I can help with Math, English, and Science. I am currently a mechanical engineering major. I have experience in crafting lesson plans that challenge students to think critically and creatively.
Recent reviews:
5.0
I hired Kelly to tutor my daughter, who is in high school. Kelly has been wonderful! My daughter is now passing her math class and really enjoys working with Kelly. She has been relaible, a great...
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5.0
(1)
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Hi! I am positive and caring for the tutee to make sure he/she will learn the study goal in a memory catching way. I had 10-year experience living in China, was a math tutor in high school for Statistics and Pre-Calculus for 1 year and a teaching assistant for Calculus in Stony Brook University for...
Kinnari P.
San Jose, CA
$30-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a 37-year-old female who graduated from California State University, Sacramento. I love children and babies. I have gained a lot of experience in the 15 years working with my Mom, who owned a licensed daycare center. I hope someday to get my MA in child...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Kinnari is a very patient tutor. My 5y old son likes learning with her a lot!
Reviewed by Xiaoqin H.
5.0
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Hi! I'm new to Care. com and I'm looking forward to working with students of all ages. I started working in the area of education by teaching environmental education to students across the world for many years since this has been my area of passion. More recently, I tutored students from...
Recent review:
5.0
As a tutor for about multiple students over a long period of time, I got to watch first hand the patience and nurturing Akshay would give to each pupil. He met each student where they were socially and...
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5.0
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Hi my name is Mindy and I'm career nanny as well as aspiring theatre artist.
I have over 15+ yrs professional experience as a :
nanny for infants & children,
mother's helper,
household manager,
academic tutor,
youth group leader,
summer camp instructor,
and after school instructor.
I always...
Recent review:
5.0
Mindy works from her heart and thus, I trust her to all my babies!
Reviewed by Eddy D.
5.0
(13)
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Greetings! I have been working taking care of children for about 15 years, from ages infants, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten. I graduated from American River College where I majored in Early Childhood Education. I come from a big family and I am the oldest so caring for children is only...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Chantel is wonderful. She was punctual, attentive, and great at anticipating our baby's needs. She educated us and her presence gave us a great and much needed rest. We highly recommend her!
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4.6
(13)
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Hello, my name is Heather! I am 25 years old and graduated college. I am an audio engineer that is focused on making music, but I've always had a heart for children as well. I am looking to be a full time nanny! I've had lots of experience with children growing up and around 5 years of professional...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Heather and I chatted on the phone about our childcare post and she was awesome and seemed like a great fit! She was a great communicator, was responsive, was professional, and was very kind and thoughtful. She...
Reviewed by Autumn A.
Briana W.
San Jose, CA
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello, my name is Briana and I have been a childcare provider for 7 years. I'm a very friendly and respectful person. You can always expect me to be professional and punctual. Being around children and helping them has always been my passion. I love interacting with children by going to local parks...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Briana is our go-to choice for babysitting care for our two kids! She is always professional, punctual and reliable. We appreciate her engaging ways of interacting with them, and they cheer when we tell them...
Reviewed by Catherine S.
5.0
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Hi there! My name is Angelica. I am a current 4th year student at SJSU studying forensic science with a concentration in biology and a minor is psychology. I currently am on the cheer team at the university and I love to be active in my community. I have previously been a gymnastics recreational...
Mariela L.
San Jose, CA
$19-23/hr • 3 yrs exp
Compassionate And Engaging Individual With Multiple Years Of Experience.
5.0
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I have 3 years of experience. I'm currently a Medical Assistant who has free time after work and loves working with kids. Love to engage with kids, by doing art and craft, going to the park. I can also do groceries, run errands, help with light cleaning, cooking, and homework help.
Recent review:
5.0
Mariela is great. We have a full time nanny, but needed some babysitting help some afternoons and weekends. Mariela has been flexible and great with our 10 month old daughter. She reads to her, takes her on...
Reviewed by Jason Y.
5.0
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Hello Families!
I am currently a full-time graduate student that is looking for part-time work caring for your kiddos. I have 5 years of experience in working with children as a Registered Behavioral technician and school tutor. I enjoy arts and crafts activities and can also support with homework....
Recent review:
5.0
Angelica is awesome and creative. She is great with kids. I worked with her various times and my 5 and 3 year old had a great experience.
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5.0
(1)
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I have 12 years of experience working with children. I am currently a Special Education Para Educator at a high school. Prior to this I worked at an elementary school with all students K-5, as an Individualized Learning Specialist for six years. Before that I served as an AmeriCorps City Year member...
Recent review:
5.0
Jessica takes the time to ensure her students are learning the material being taught in an encouraging and sincere manner.
Reviewed by Michael M.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Shania and I have been babysitting for well over six years. Also, I am currently attending SFSU. I come from a very big family of four kids, and love working with children. I am also vaccinated and CPR-certified. I have worked with all age groups. I am able to meal-prep, tutor, and...
Recent review:
5.0
Shania did an amazing job with our two boys (ages 3 &1) while our regular nanny was out for two days.
She totally became buds with both boys and kept them busy (even with a little cabin fever due to rain and...
Reviewed by Jess B.
5.0
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My name is Valerie. I just graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Sociology and Human Rights. Over the last four years in college I worked in child care. First I worked at Davis Kids Klub as a distance learning support tutor for two groups of kids: kindergarten to 1st and 2nd to 5th. I worked as a...
Recent review:
5.0
Valerie helped me with my 19 month old son for the month of June. She was communicative, flexible, and always on time. She was very kind to my son, patient, and kept a good eye on him! Thanks Valerie!!
Reviewed by Helen L.
5.0
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Hi, I'm Pamela. I'm a nanny from San Jose. I have swim instructing, homework, and family assistant experience. I have worked with long term families for the last 4. 5 years and would love to find another!
Recent review:
5.0
Our daughter loved playing with and being cared for by Pamela. My husband and I were able to work with peace of mind knowing Pamela was with our child. We would definitely hire her again!
Reviewed by Emelynn M.
5.0
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Hi, I have been an educator for over 20 years, primarily as a substitute teacher for all grade levels. I treat every child as if they were my own: with kindness, integrity, and compassion. I raised two daughters who have earned their college degrees, and my desire to nurture and mentor continues. I...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We've been so lucky to have Pamela work with our family on occasion over the last year when we've been in a pinch. She is incredibly kind and thoughtful and my 2 year old son adores her. She comes with such a...
Reviewed by Amanda M.
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Recent tutor reviews in San Jose, CA
Christina P.
5.0
Thank you for your hard work in supporting my daughter as they develop. Your patience and commitment to supporting my child has mean a lot to our family."
With your guidance, my daughter has developed into a confident and capable child. Thank you for being such an important part in our child's...
- Preethi R.
Claire L.
5.0
Claire L. tutored me in geometry and chemistry. She helped me maintain my grades and improve my organization skills. I would recommend her for anyone who is looking for a math and science tutor. Highly recommend!
- Taylor M.
Veena P.
5.0
My son has been going to Veena's classes for almost 4 weeks and the amount of things he is learning is really awesome. She is very nice and helpful, strict and disciplined and friendly and I really like those aspects of hers . Veena has lot of patience in teaching kids, she is very good at reading...
- Chandra K.
Kusum R.
5.0
Kusum consented to tutor my daughter at the last minute, the night before an Algebra 2 exam, on virtual no advance notice at all. She was very professional and did an excellent job not just of walking my daughter through some problems on a review sheet but of explaining the principles behind them as...
- Mark B.
Shadi M.
5.0
We began working with Shardi, (Mrs M) 2 years ago and she quickly became an essential part of our son's education and our family.
Shardi saved us. Our son is bright but due to a less-than-stellar school experience he was missing all core skills. Enter Shardi- she took this on quickly filled in...
- Estelle M.
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FAQs for finding tutors near me in San Jose, CA
In 2023 how much does it cost to hire a tutor in San Jose, CA?
Hiring a tutor in San Jose, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $25.56 per hour as of November 2023. This rate may vary depending on the experience each tutor has, the subject you need help with, and how often you will require tutoring.
How can I find a tutor near me in San Jose, CA?
Care.com currently has 287 tutors in San Jose, CA. You can search for tutors by their distance from San Jose and compare your options by hourly pay rate, the experience, the subjects they teach, and their availability. You can also see reviews from other families that have used the tutors you're interested in. If you're interested in distance learning, explore your options for online tutors.
What type of tutoring services in 2023 can I find near me in San Jose, CA?
The most popular tutoring services that you can find in San Jose are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in San Jose who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.
What does a San Jose, CA tutor do?
Generally, the term tutor refers to someone who helps students better understand an academic subject such as chemistry, math or English. The responsibilities a tutor can take on can vary. Some may simply help their students with areas of a subject they struggle with by instructing them and others may choose to help with homework or to review projects the student works on. There are 287 tutors near you in San Jose, CA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.
Ratings for San Jose, CA tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Tutors in San Jose, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 201 reviews of the 287 listed tutors.