The Best Language Tutors in Alameda, CA

When I was a teenager, I only knew a handful of words, all through my father's occasional teaching. I hired a tutor while in high school and taught myself Italian, going on to get a BA and MA in the language. In 2001 I also lived in Siena and Rome for the summer. For 2 years I taught Italian language...See Anthony's full profile

Would you like to speak and understand English? I can help. My tutoring is patient and encouraging. We use exercises that help you learn English more easily. Are you an international student struggling with courses because they are taught in English? I can help you with your courses. For example, an...See Eva's full profile

I am fully bilingual and fluent in Spanish and have traveled widely in Latin American so I am an academic and cultural expert in terms of tutoring Spanish. Oftentimes, it is the cultural aspects of the language that really pique a student's passion to learn Spanish a second language. I also specialize...See Richard's full profile

...documentary and a web serial on my family experience as immigrants. At this moment, I am working on a documentary about my band, Vanguardia, in the Rock in Your Language movement, back in the nineties. As a teacher, I have lead Screenplay Writing Classes, Directing classes, Audiovisual Arts History classes, and seven Feature...See Alexis's full profile

As an undergraduate, I spent one academic year studying abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France, where I studied French language, history, and culture at L'Université Aix-Marseille III—previously known as L'Université Paul Cézanne. I am also a member of Phi Sigma Iota, the International Foreign...See Vanessa's full profile

I have also volunteered for Opportunity Junction's adult ESL workshops that provided written and conversational support for intermediate level ESL adults. I offered vocabulary worksheets, short essay assignments and everyday language usage in conversation. See RD's full profile

I first started programming in C++ in high school in 1999. Since then, I have used the language in college during labwork and for personal amusement, but not professionally. I am capable at teaching the basics of logic and translating specific problems into code. I would not be the best choice for the...See Francesca's full profile

I have taught courses in English Grammar for over 20 years on the adult education and college levels. I have also conducted numerous workshops to help students prepare for English Grammar and Essay Writing as a requirement for admissions into a nursing program and for teacher credentialing. I have tutored English...See Vanessa's full profile

I am experienced in working with students to help them advance their skills in reading, writing, speaking English, making public presentations, and building life long learning skills. I have taught Spanish to new speakers of the language assisting them to read, write, and converse with fluency. I am also...See Melissa's full profile

Many of my students see me for standardized test prep and help with developing personal statements and essays for college applications and graduate school. Other students take French and ESL language classes with me. I definitely cover a wide range of topics every day! I have a masters degree in social work...See Jason's full profile

During high school I took AP Literature and Composition, and AP Language and Composition. I scored a 5 on both of the corresponding AP exams. Additionally, I am quite experienced in college level nonfiction writing, having taken a number of core humanities classes, Spanish composition classes, STEM writing...See Kalvin's full profile

I first started teaching Spanish as a second language when I was in high school. Since then, I have honed my ability to teach, and currently am a professor of psychology. I have simultaneously developed my understanding of languages by continuing to teach Spanish, teaching ESL, and studying foreign...See Ellen's full profile

The programming skills your kid will learn in Roblox are transferable to other programming languages (such as Python or Javascript) they might want to learn. I can also teach these other languages. Roblox is also a fun way of moving beyond Scratch into a real programming language where you need to...See Dexter's full profile

My name is Noelle Marshall, I’m passionate about languages and committed to helping students achieve their learning goals. I help them learn a language in a simple, engaging and comprehensive way. Being a mother of two boys, I am warm, caring, and able to relate to children and of course, adults. I’m...See Noelle's full profile

I am a native Japanese and I have lived in US for more than 10 years. For the past 5 years I lived in Japan and studied methods for teaching Japanese at a language school in Tokyo. I can teach speaking, writing, grammar and conversation at all levels. Learning Japanese may not be as easy as one like Spanish...See Aki's full profile

German is my language of origin. Although I have been living in the U.S. for over thirty years, I regularly travel to Germany and keep current with the literature. I have taught German at Berlitz Language School and enjoy sharing not only the language but also German culture with my students. German...See Barbara's full profile

I help students expand their vocabulary through practical strategies that strengthen reading comprehension, writing clarity, and overall language confidence. My experience teaching literacy and academic writing allows me to support learners at all grade levels, including ESL students and struggling readers. I...See Jason's full profile

California Adult Education credential: English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and Social Studies. I work as an Intermediate/Advanced ESL instructor in a local school. English is my first language, but I learned another language (Brazilian Portuguese) through immersion...See Menaka's full profile

My background in education is not limited to music and I am equally inspired to teach English, Mathematics and Physics. I am fluent in four Nordic languages (Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish and Icelandic) and have lived most of my life in Finland, Norway and Iceland. If you are curious about any of the...See Anni's full profile

This mix of exposure to the language gives me both an academic perspective (I know how to pass the tests!), but also a sensibility with the language (colloquial terms, accent) that approaches that of native speakers. I consider myself a friendly, open person who sincerely enjoys making supportive...See Peter's full profile

I have been teaching ESL at a California Community College since 2019 in all skills and levels. I taught ESL at another community college for 3 years, a private language institute for 6 years, a university language institute in Korea for 2 years, and did private tutoring for 6 years.See Mijin's full profile

I use size, shape, and symmetry to represent math equations and problems. Once the problem is fully understood, the answer becomes straightforward. The logic behind math is simple and mathematics language is beautiful. It is fun to discover the deeper meanings of this subject. See Heng's full profile

I began studying French intensively at the United Nations International School in New York City when I was 11 and immediately fell love with the language. I continued studying it through college and have traveled to France many times. I have worked with students of all ages and varying levels. See Romy's full profile

I have tutored students in literature and humanities courses and later taught at the college level. I help students move beyond plot summary to understand theme, structure, language, characterization, and historical context and translate those ideas into strong analytical writing.See Mary's full profile

I also have experience tutoring in a middle school. An enthusiastic pianist for 15 years and former English tutor to middle school ESL students, I would also like to offer my tutoring services to English language learners and students of all ages interested in learning to play the piano.See Karsen's full profile