The Best Reading Tutors in Alameda, CA

First, I am a trained International Baccalaureate English teacher, guiding students through the careful analysis of both literary and nonliterary (including visual) texts. I have taught 1st-year composition, reading, and critical thinking college courses. I’m equally comfortable with native and ELL learners of...See Guillaume's full profile

I possess a degree in English Literature, am a writer and an avid reader. I have successfully taught reading and writing skills for many years and have a passion for excellence.See GLENN's full profile

Reading is the basis of so much, once elementary education is left behind! It becomes a matter of reading "for" content, the basis for acquisition of knowledge by means of vocabulary and speed of access to the text. But reading fiction and non-fiction requires two different sets of...See James's full profile

¡Hola a todos! Ciao a tutti! My love for languages influenced me to study Linguistics and Italian during my time at San Francisco State University. I was fortunate to be able to study abroad in Italy for a year at a full-immersion university. This opportunity enabled me to gain fluency in the Italian language and...See Elisabeth's full profile

Enjoy seeing your child smile as he or she learns to read. I help your kindergarten through third-grade child master reading. The first step is a "Read Well Now" parent consultation. Then I work with your child, incorporating fun games and floor activities (in person or remote)....See Eva's full profile

Reading is one of the important areas of any language. For the English student it is important to not only correctly understand the meaning of the written word but also to have a grasp on the context. I work with students on a variety of strategies to decipher and carve out the meaning of, for example, test and...See Barbara's full profile

I’m a nature-based educator and experienced writing tutor with a gentle, reflective teaching style. I’ve facilitated Waldorf-inspired homeschool pods, trained through the Forest School Teacher Institute, and developed my own adaptable curriculum that supports academic growth through sensory-rich, emotionally attuned,...See Gina's full profile

I would be thrilled to use my experience to help you or your child improve in critical reading and writing skills. I teach students how to be comfortable with the writing process, how to carefully read and analyze a text, and how to think critically about important issues. These are not skills reserved...See David's full profile

I have a PhD in Music from UC Berkeley, and am a published author. I have excellent critical reading, writing and analysis skills, gained from my eight years as a graduate student in a humanities program. See Rebecca's full profile

I am currently working with students on SAT reading skills. See Cecily's full profile

I taught English for 9 years, grades 8-12, specifically focusing upon successfully teaching our students strategies with reading and writing. I was also an administrator (principal, vice principal) for 13 years overseeing middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (9-12) English departments. As principal and vice...See Stephen's full profile

Hi, my name is Kalvin and I have a Master's and Bachelor's in Biotechnology, a Bachelor's in Microbiology and Immunology, and a minor in Spanish from UNR. I currently work as a researcher and have extensive experience tutoring AP, nursing, med-school, and graduate school level microbiology, chemistry, and molecular...See Kalvin's full profile

My background is in Marketing and Public Relations. After many years I wanted a change. I decided to go to Costa Rica for my TEFL Certification to learn to teach English as a Second Language (ESL). I’ve been teaching now for 10 years. I specialize in Speaking by building confidence in all areas of learning...See Jessica's full profile

Major literary works, in entirety or excerpted, will be discussed that are appropriate to current grade level reading and comprehension with the goal of improving reading to desired grade level. Reading silently and reading aloud will be implemented, for understanding of various literary...See RD's full profile

I have greatly enjoyed working with first graders through high schoolers and been impressed by how disciplined, hard-working, and curious they are. I have worked with students to improve their reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, pronunciation, and writing abilities. Although...See Michael'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

. - Strong expertise in foundational literacy, including decoding, fluency development, vocabulary acquisition, and reading comprehension. - Design and implement engaging, student-centered lessons that foster a love of reading and promote lifelong literacy habits.See Marite's full profile

I have taught reading to students of multiple ages from toddlers who are beginning to read by practicing phonics, the alphabet, and repetition of sight words all the way through high school students who are reading novels and interpreting literature.See Nancy's full profile

I have had experience tutoring numerous students from kindergarten up to high school in math (elementary, pre-algebra, algebra I, algebra II, geometry, trigonometry and functions/precalculus) as well as reading, writing, organizational skills and SSAT prep. I have a passion for working with students who...See Alyssa's full profile

Hello VC Students and professionals, Let me share what you can expect when working with me, along with some information about my education, experience, skills, and hobbies. Whether you’re coming to me to help with VC work, professional development, or business cases and challenges, I will: • Chat with you...See Reina's full profile

My name is Ollie and I am currently a school psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and PhD candidate. I have tutored kids from ages 5 to 18 in every subject including some at the college level. Pretty much any subject that you'll need help in, I'm sure I could help! My strongest subject is Spanish. I was raised in...See Olivia's full profile

Hello! My name is Madeline (Maddie) Alvendia Johnson, B.A., E.d.M. I am an educator, activist, and life-long learner based in Oakland, California. I received my B.A. in History from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I graduated in three years. I received my E.d.M. (Master's in Education) from Harvard...See Madeline's full profile

I have always believed in the importance of education and I am looking forward to help students make learning fun and successful. I am known for making my lessons engaging, whether it is test prep or chess! I scored a 36 on the science and reading section of the ACT and have experience tutoring for all sections...See Sarina's full profile

My undergraduate studies were in Political Science and History at the University of Michigan. With my legal training and educational background, I have expertise in English, writing, editing, grammar, and reading. In addition to editing and writing essays/papers, I am also experienced in writing and editing...See Amy's full profile

Prior to that, I worked as a literacy specialist at underserved middle schools in The Bronx for three years. During this time, I taught students in small groups and on an individual basis, helping them to bolster their reading skills, solidify their academic confidence, and establish grade-level reading...See Mary's full profile