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Riley G.

Palo Alto, CA

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$28/hr
I am currently attending college, finishing my BA in Psychology! As somebody who has worked in an elementary school setting for 3 years, and as a nanny, I am well aware of the work students are completing. I consider myself somebody who takes school seriously. I am very strong in english and writing. I am comfortable tutoring...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$75/hr
8 years experience
I am a long-time educator with a certification in 5-8th grade English. I am now a journalist working freelance and am highly experienced at teaching writing and reading skills. I tutored during the pandemic in all subjects for four 3rd graders. I am available to tutor in writing and reading for any age, as well as college...
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Spanish And Elementary Tutor Available

Palo Alto, CA

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$60/hr
10 years experience
I speak Spanish fluently, and took Spanish classes all through high school (passed the Spanish AP exam). I have also taken several university-level Spanish courses. I am available to tutor students of any age in Spanish. I am also available to tutor elementary aged children in phonics, linguistics, reading, writing, math, art,...
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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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Part-time Tutor Available

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
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$70/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I've tutored kids of all ages in math, English, science, piano, and swimming lessons. I'm currently applying to medical school and also have experience tutoring college-level biology, chemistry, and physics courses. Happy to help where needed!

Mary Y. says "Austin is kind, thoughtful, patient and responsible. He has a positive and gentle style that puts my elderly mother at ease as he was spending time with...

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Experienced Tutor

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
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$70/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a learning specialist with extensive experience in education. I focus on proving academic support by using a variety of research-based learning strategies, as well as an innovative approach to help students learn the material. I am a credentialed middle school teacher and hold an M. S in Special Education.

Susan H. says "Nina has made distance learning so much easier for my daughter. A real gem."

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Accomplished Math, Science, & English Tutor

Stanford, CA

5.0(1)
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$75/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi! My name is Rahsaan, and I'm an undergraduate studying physical oceanography at Stanford University. I complement my aptitude for the natural sciences with a minor in American Studies, a leadership role in Stanford's first Nature Photography Club, and a distinction as the first-year winner of the Hoover Institution's...

Andrea M. says "Rahsaan was a great fit for our tutoring needs. I checked both his references (which were stellar). He was open to viewing quizzes prior to each session...

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Individualized Part-Time Tutoring

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Following 17 years at IBM, I enjoyed 15 years of tutoring my two children from learning to read through Advanced Placement high school classes. They often brought their classmates home so that I could also help them understand material. I tutored a neighbor's grammar school children 3/days per week for a year until their grades...

Care Member says "We feel incredibly lucky to have found Carolyn. She is the best tutor imaginable. She has tutored our children for years. Carolyn is versatile,...

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K-3 Tutor/San Jose State Student

Redwood City, CA

5.0(0)
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$19/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience lesson planning, and early readers' development. I currently hold a tutoring position with a family as of one year ago.
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Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have a BA in child development. I was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I have been doing teaching and tutoring for 5 years. I have experience helping with homework, teaching reading, math, writing, art, and phonics to children ages 3 to 9.

Alexandra G. says "Gari has done a wonderful job working with our son, focusing on teaching him letter and word recognition and early reading. From the beginning she...

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Childcare

San Carlos, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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I love doing arts and crafts and projects with kids and was an art-in-action docent at my kids' school. I once ran a Lego camp out of my house, where I taught the kids how to come up with a plot and story line for a stop-motion movie, take the still photos, edit them on the computer and make voice-overs. I have a love of reading...

Ori W. says "Linda was great with my 3 children! They were so excited to visit with her. My son even chose to come home early after his appointment to continue playing...

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Chinese Tutor

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I m really very interested your job. I was born in China. I got BS degree in Xi an Jiao Tong University. I am proficient in both Chinese Phonetic System (Pinyin) and Chinese characters; and I speak with good standard pronunciation with no accent. I work as a Chinese teacher for 7 years. My student age is from 3-12 years old. I...
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Or. B Sunnyvale/Cupertino K-5 English Tutor

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Or! Having worked in various camp and school settings, it's a pleasure creating fun and educational environments. Getting to know students and children I work with and building connections is on the top of my priorities priority maintaining their safety and overall well being. I've worked with children...

Ioana T. says "Or helped my kids and our family to navigate the very challenging times of online schooling. He provided support to my second grader and my 5th grader with...

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Experienced Tutor/ Academic Coach

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
10 years experience
With 10+ years teaching reading and writing at an after school center and 13 years of private English tutoring, I help students reach their full potential. I hold a CELTA certificate (University of Cambridge) and an Academic Life Coach certificate, combining academic support with skills like organization and time management. I...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Sabrina to anyone seeking clarity and direction in their personal or professional life. Her balanced approach to coaching is suitable...

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Certified Reading Specialist

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$100/hr
10 years experience
I am a proven first class certified Reading Specialist for over 20 years and use the following methods in my work:. In addition, I've taught kindergarten through 6th grade and homeschooled my daughter and son through 8th grade. I'm proud to say they both have their master's degrees. The first step is to provide the parent with a...

Care Member says "Sharon was of great help over a very long 1+ year period of time improving our daughter's school test scores"

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Stanford, CA

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$30/hr
As a dedicated with a passion for English,. I am committed to helping students not only improve their skills but also discover the joy of literature and writing. Let's embark on this educational journey together!
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Menlo Park, CA

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$29/hr
Hi! My name is Zoe, I would be interested in tutoring your child. I just graduated from Gonzaga university with a bachelor's degree in Pre-med and psychology, with a double minor in writing and biology. I have worked as an editor for my school's literary journal for the past three years. I have a strong academic background in...
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Redwood City, CA

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$26/hr
Hi! My name is Flor but I go by Ariana (it's my middle name). I have a diverse background in tutoring, with experience in English, Spanish, math, and some history and science. I began my tutoring journey as a volunteer, working with children ages 4-8 to help with reading and writing. From there, I went on to work for three years...
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Duke Student Tutor

Belmont, CA

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$50/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I am an undergraduate at Duke who is pursuing a degree in Neuroscience. I have tutored college essay writing, preK-12th grade subjects, and SAT. I have worked with neurodivergent and disabled students in addition to neurotypical students. I have also been an athlete my entire life so I love doing sports/activities with my...

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  • 60 writing tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $56.14/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated writing tutors is 5.0

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

Writing Tutors in Palo Alto, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed writing tutors

Austin Y.

Austin is kind, thoughtful, patient and responsible. He has a positive and gentle style that puts my elderly mother at ease as he was...

- Mary Y.

Nina H.

Nina has made distance learning so much easier for my daughter. A real gem.

- Susan H.

Rahsaan M.

Rahsaan was a great fit for our tutoring needs. I checked both his references (which were stellar). He was open to viewing quizzes prior to...

- Andrea M.

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