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The Best Study Skills Tutors in Alameda, CA

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Barbara R.

60/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Multi-Subject Tutor

4.9 (425)

2,237 hours tutoring

...parent as the situation requires. The basic ingredients of efficient studying are tailored to the student's individual situation. My expertise in the area of study skills is based on the course and successful completion of two graduate degrees(Science of Education and Counseling) and the guidance and coaching of my own children...

Energetic, positive and knowledgable tutor

Barbara is a great person. She has an energetic, positive attitude to makes her students enjoy learning. She has a knack for finding the right explanation to help her students understand and learn the material. - Mary, 38 lessons with Barbara

James P.

65/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

5.0 (1159)

4,171 hours tutoring

I currently hold four California single-subject credentials as well as a valid multiple-subject credential. I have just retired from teaching both high school and middle school. I can both plan a study skills program based on a first-meeting evaluation and also fill-in as necessary any deficits which appear in a...

Efficient, enthusiastic tutor

My son, a high school senior, needed work on his writing skills, primarily for the SAT but also in general. I wanted to prepare him for college level writing and a private tutor is very helpful to develop these skills. Jim was ... - Eileen, 17 lessons with James

Anna V.

70/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Anatomy, NCLEX-RN/ LVN, Nursing, Pharmacology, Medication calculation

4.7 (16)

42 hours tutoring

In my experience, the two key factors of success in any subject are skills and confidence. It has been my experience, working with hundreds of nursing students over the past 15 years or so in study skills and other areas, that skills and academic confidence can both be cultivated effectively. Study skills...

excellent

Excellent tutoring session really helped with my nclex style testing and reviewed questions! Schedule is very flexible and tutoring session - Gurs

Sarina M.

150/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Ivy League and GS Alum, Experienced College Essay Tutor

5.0 (2)

10 hours tutoring

I'm Sarina. I graduated from Barnard, Columbia University with a major in Economics and a minor in South Asian Studies and Education. I worked at Goldman Sachs for the last year and am now a Master's Student at Columbia's Teacher's College. I have helped multiple students with college applications and my students have...

Tralee J.

100/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Math Confidence Teacher

5.0 (26)

91 hours tutoring

I teach my students in middle and high school good study skills, such as how to: manage time, create and use organization systems, discover one's unique learning style, how to read for understanding, take notes, use study tools and learn the secrets to taking tests while remaining calm. As a teacher, I have...

Tralee is awesome!

Tralee is a really great tutor if you have a lot of trouble in math. I worked with her this summer to refresh my algebraic skills and to prepare for my college algebra 2 course in the fall. She is very personable and finds a way t... - Lauren, 16 lessons with Tralee

Richard A.

175/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Experienced, Results-Oriented - Language, College Admissions, Testing

5.0 (479)

1,744 hours tutoring

I have helped students become more disciplined, systematic, and focused in their study skills. I follow up with students between tutoring sessions to check in on their studying. I provide homework assignments for some of my students and use this tool to measure their study skills over time. I look over...

Ricky is amazing!

Ricky is a spectacular tutor - he immediately established a connection with my daughter (who was initially reticent about tutoring)....gave me a thorough synopsis of their session afterward...and was very flexible and understandin... - SHARON, 15 lessons with Richard

Olivia M.

200/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Dedicated and Engaging Tutor in Multiple Subjects

4.9 (43)

226 hours tutoring

I think I can tutor kids in study skills because my anatomy teacher in high school also had a huge part of the class emphasize study skills. He would teach us how to study based on the skills he learned in medical school. Every night you should review what you went over for the day for just 5 minutes. By...

Marie F.

60/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Certified ESL/English/Language Arts, Writing, Test Prep, Spanish Tutor

4.9 (322)

1,612 hours tutoring

I am an experienced Language Arts and ESL teacher and tutor. I am also an experienced Academic Mentor. In this capacity, I can help students identify their learning styles and develop learning strategies and study skills that build upon their strengths and address the areas needing improvement. I have worked...

The Needs of Her Students are Her Top Priority

Marie is an outstanding tutor who had an excellent rapport with my son. She is very caring and patient and makes sure that the needs of her students are met. When I was looking for a tutor for my son, I was impressed with Marie's ... - Cynthia, 7 lessons with Marie

Cody F.

79/hour

Near Alameda, CA

MIT Math, CS, and Test Prep Tutor with 10+ Years of Experience

5.0 (61)

244 hours tutoring

Hi There! My name is Cody F. and I love tutoring, especially in math and science. I graduated from The Gatton Academy of Math and Science at Western Kentucky University, named the number one public high school in the nation by Newsweek. While there I took extensive college coursework in math, physics, chemistry,...

Highly recommended! Great experience!

Cody has excellent Math skills and is great at evoking understanding in others. He has a great pace and is very patient. I'm more confident about my Calc exam after our very first session. - Chris

David M.

50/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Mentor and Study Skills Instructor

4.9 (937)

3,235 hours tutoring

Response time: 10 minutes

I am a fully credentialed English teacher with 10+ years of classroom experience. In addition to English instruction, I have experience teaching study skills to help students improve executive functioning. Mentoring and time management strategies are also a specialty of mine, particularly from AVID instructional...

Highly supportive and patient tutor

David is tutoring my 7th grader son. The best thing I like about David is how he open mindedly heard my requirements for tutoring my son and supportively agreed and understood with patience. I am thankful and feel blessed to have ... - Neha, 12 lessons with David

RD H. Near Alameda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring

RD H.

45/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Credentialed English Teacher

4.8 (108)

381 hours tutoring

As a high school guest teacher, I differentiate my teaching style to accommodate any learning challenges (such as ADHD or dyslexia) and use scaffolding whenever appropriate for the lesson. Being a study skills tutor, I utilize one or more of these study habits with students.

Knowledgeable and very attentive tutor

R. Doreen is an incredibly helpful tutor who truly goes above and beyond for her students. She takes the time to understand their needs, does thorough research to support their learning, and stays fully engaged during every sessio... - Jomi, 15 lessons with RD

S. Demaris B.

40/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Tutor, 10 years+ experience

4.7 (144)

779 hours tutoring

I help students plan out their work and make a schedule. I help students organize their work so they are not overwhelmed. I have worked with middle school, high school and college students to improve their study skills.

Great Tutor

Demaris Was patient with my 8th grade daughter and helped her with things she was unsure about with her algebra final. We will definitely use her often. - Lynn

Terry D.

69/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Experienced Study Skills Coach

5.0 (216)

1,025 hours tutoring

I have over 20 years experience as a teacher, school principal, and tutor helping students organize their work and succeed. I also planned and delivered teacher trainings on learning styles, social-emotional learning, common core practices, and study skills. I have a special focus on supporting students with ADHD,...

Knowledgeable, insightful & patient

Terry is an amazing tutor and we have worked with several. He tutored my son in Algebra. My son went from failing to receiving an A on two exams.! Terry takes the time to understand how your student thinks and has incredible patie... - Kirsten, 17 lessons with Terry

Ariya M.

45/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Berkeley Grad providing Math/English Test Prep

4.7 (29)

106 hours tutoring

I graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Applied Mathematics and a concentration in Economics. Ever since high school, I've had a passion for education and tutoring. I was a private tutor for several elementary-high school students to prepare them for their Science Olympiad tournaments at Caltech, the ACT/SAT, the...

Eva S.

100/hour

Alameda, CA

Academic Success Coaching with Dr. Eva

5.0 (315)

939 hours tutoring

Learn effectively, improve grades, and reach your academic goals. I help students dissolve academic stress, unleash confidence, master study skills, and turn academic failure into success. Students of all ages and academic levels have turned around before my eyes and reached their academic dreams. In place of...

Alyssa M.

156/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Experienced Math and Organization Tutor

5.0 (294)

1,832 hours tutoring

Response time: 57 minutes

I have years of experience tutoring students in study skills. I am currently an independent tutor and tutor with Tutor Corps in San Francisco and specialize in study skills/organization and math. I also have experience working as a tutor with Cornerstone Learning (Portland, OR) and was a...

Exceptional Tutor

Alyssa is exceptional. She is organized and a great communicator. I’ve had several tutors for my son and she is among the best. My son enjoys their sessions and has thrived. - Sara, 36 lessons with Alyssa

Fred W.

95/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Experienced, supportive tutor for Science, Math, Spanish & more

4.9 (130)

482 hours tutoring

As a full-time classroom teacher for 9 years, I have advised and/or mentored hundreds of students, helping them establish, maintain, and improve personalized systems that help them organize, prepare, and master their course work. I have taught study skills as a major component of test prep tutoring, and...

Geometry Savior!

Our sophomore has struggled with Geometry. Fred has been fabulous all year keeping our son focused, patiently explaining the concepts, teaching him techniques to solve problems and memory tricks to keep the various formulas straig... - Dean, 52 lessons with Fred

Naomi K.

100/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Native Japanese & English Speaker w/ 20+ years teaching experience!

4.9 (38)

140 hours tutoring

Kon'nichiwa! I specialize in teaching Japanese language and culture. I am a native speaker of Japanese and English and have over 20 years of experience teaching students of all ages and levels in private and group lessons, in corporate settings, and in universities. I am a friendly, creative, and versatile instructor and...

Great tutor!

Naomi is a great tutor--she's helpful, patient, and encouraging. I did three sessions with her to prepare for a trip to Japan and she came prepared every time with what she thought we needed to know, and she easily tailored her l... - Max, 3 lessons with Naomi

Samantha R.

70/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Full-Stack Web Development Tutor and Instructor

Response time: 1 minute

Hi, I'm Sam! I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science in 2015 and have worked as a software engineer with a focus on full-stack web development for over 6 years since then. I also have over a year of experience teaching web development skills for a coding bootcamp. I love teaching and helping students learn...

A huge help for students facing overwhelming projects.

Samantha is helping me get back into coding after a 3-year hiatus. She is knowledgeable, patient, and an excellent communicator! I would recommend her to anyone looking to expand or build upon their skills. Samantha also proved t... - Amy, 17 lessons with Samantha

Randy B.

160/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Perfect ACT/SAT Tutor - ISEE/Calculus/Physics/IB Maths - UCLA Alum

5.0 (632)

2,536 hours tutoring

Response time: 19 minutes

A good organizational system will ensure that the most important information (ex: homework assignments, the latest lesson notes, due dates) is easily accessible. So the first step to good organization is to first eliminate any papers that will not be referenced in the near future by putting them in a folder archive (ex:...

A Fantastic Teacher

In my quest to better my standardized test scores, I came across Randy while looking for SAT tutors. Despite my preparing to take the SAT, Randy suggested that I try an ACT practice test. I scored a 29 with no prior preparation, a... - Qingyuan, 15 lessons with Randy

Kalvin C.

64/hour

Near Alameda, CA

Master's in Biotechnology

5.0 (21)

56 hours tutoring

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...

Very Helpful

My son said that Kalvin explained chemistry to him in a way that his teacher wasn’t able to. He felt more optimistic and confident. Grateful we found him! - Alisa, 2 lessons with Kalvin

Leena D.

45/hour

Near Alameda, CA

CS Student at MIT, Perfect ACT (36/36), US Presidential Scholar

5.0 (2)

5 hours tutoring

This past semester I volunteered as a tutor with Cambridge School Volunteers, supporting students in Grades 6 through 8 in after-school Learning Centers. I was matched one-on-one with a student referred by their teacher, and in each session I helped with homework, reinforced study skills, and provided general...

Anthony H.

35/hour

Near Alameda, CA

History, Literature & Public Speaking Tutor

5.0 (3)

29 hours tutoring

I have over eight years of history teaching experience, working abroad at an American School in Morocco after college and in numerous Arizona schools after returning to the United States. I served as a peer tutor in high school, and edited college admissions essays while attending university. By giving students...

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Gail G.

200/hour

Experienced, Patient Teacher for Science & All Subjects

Response time: 10 minutes

Everyone is capable of learning. My goal is to help you develop skills, study systems, and confidence that work for YOU and will last a lifetime. I have a teaching credential (4 years experience) and can meet you exactly where you are now with...

Excellent tutor!

My daughter has been working with Gail for over a year now and it has changed our lives! My daughter has a very busy schedule so homework time has always been extremely stressful! Gail has been a great asset! She is incredibly ... - Karolyn , 265 lessons with Gail

Evan W.

139/hour

Expert COOP/HSPT Tutor With 10+ Years Experience

5.0 (2192)

11,436 hours tutoring

Response time: 46 minutes

As a HSPT professional, I have tutored all sections of the test or the past ten years. I go over study skills, pacing and content. I help build vocabulary and offer key rules for verbal, spelling, reading comprehension and math. I make sure...

5-STAR TUTOR - PATIENT & RESULTS ORIENTED!

Evan worked with my child to prepare for the ISEE test, and he went above and beyond to arm my child with the tools and confidence to ACE the test! His initial diagnosis of the areas for my child to work on was spot-on, and he cre... - Anne, 27 lessons with Evan

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Michele B.

1 lesson

After the session, Diane let me know that instead of general study skills, my daughter really needed help with studying course content to prep for tests and projects. We will continue to hire Diane for Language Arts and History related test prep and or projects, and respect the fact that Diane let us know that another tutor would be more helpful for in depth math and science projects. She was easy and professional to talk to and I'm glad she is now a resource on my daughter's team.

Ray S.

5 lessons

We also noticed his increased confidence and productivity. Beatriz has been very professional and patient. She showed our son how to focus on his study effortlessly. She taught him how to strive for effective learning. Beatriz is extremely competent and has a lot of enthusiasm with a pleasant personality. We will definitely continue working with her if Jeff needs to learn advanced study skills or get good advice for college counseling.

Toni A.

9 lessons

Mariana has been working with my daughter on study skills and test prep. She has gone above and beyond to get to know my daughter on a personal level and tailor her lessons to fit her learning style, even beyond just the test prep and study skills. She sends me detailed notes every week and is great about sending lesson reminders!

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