1,198 Oakland First Grade Tutors

...After graduating, I spent the next 6 years as a behavioral therapist working with young children with autism. In this role, I acquired the tools of learning theory. I was able to draw on my education in behavioral science, developmental psychology, and cognitive science, as well as my background in technology to provide a unique teaching perspective... read more

...I have a MS in math from the University in Munich, Germany and I have been teaching linear algebra as a teaching assistant. I learned formal logic as part of my mathematical education and I additionally studied the use of logic as part of set theory and computer science. Logic supports the understanding of basics and limitations of theories like... read more

Helping a student discover a hidden talent or ability is my biggest thrill in life. The result of such an event is potentially life changing. I have watched these new discoveries increase self-confidence, create new friendships and renew interest in school. I know I can’t facilitate this type of metamorphosis in all of my students. However, I keep... read more

...The picture you see is me in a canoe in a remote park on the northern coast of Honduras - cocodrillos (crocodiles), monos (monkeys, specifically howler and spider), armadillos, snakes, and the elusive manatee ... ahh, paradise! Tutoring is my full time job, so I am committed to my students for both their long-term and short-term needs. Chemistry... read more

...I love reading and writing and I love helping my students develop their reading and writing skills so that they can be the best they can be. I am currently a 6th grade teacher at a private school. The courses I teach are literature/reading, 6th grade math, pre-algebra, and algebra 1. I have also worked as a a teacher for K-5, art, math, and computer... read more