505 San Mateo Preschool Tutors

...My students feel comfortable telling me what they didn't get in class in school or from their textbook, and so we are able to address those issues right away. I like to first establish the knowledge base of my student. We then work together to build on it, with lots of practice, to expand knowledge and mastery. Pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, analytic... read more

...I tend to use an active style with students (rote repetition puts everyone to sleep,) and am always looking for new ways to help that one student master that one thing. In public schools, I have taught pre-K through seventh grade. As an ESL/EFL teacher, I have taught from preschool to university to senior citizen classes in America and China. Drawing... read more

...I know it's not a lot, but this is honestly just part of the things I have learned and it is probably the best advice I have ever received. I know I can use it to help lots of kids who need to improve their test grades.... read more

...Tutoring emphasizes the skills necessary to pass the test: comprehension, grammar, punctuation, verbal agreement, and how to write one good paragraph. The goal is to write a 5-paragraph essay with ease and enjoyment, a first step toward life-long learning. I am certified with a California Lifetime Certificate. I taught in Cleveland, Ohio, for two... read more

...Every child's brain is hardwired to love language. It's how we survive. Communication is a key in a world where it is hard to stand-out. I can't wait to partner with your family to get your child's language center activated and their love of writing a lifelong pursuit. As a creative writer of novels and plays, I love to workshop my creations and... read more