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The Best Spelling Tutors in La Jolla, San Diego, CA

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Kate K.

120/hour

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Professor | Multilingual Educator | 16+ Years | MA

5.0 (21)

83 hours tutoring

There are around 44 sounds in the English language and each one can be successfully learned with practice and repetition. Spelling patterns, everyday words and theme based words are all part of learning to spell correctly with...

Excellent tutor

Kate has the depth of experience, energy level and personality that makes learning from her a real pleasure. Highly recommended! - Adib

John M.

55/hour

Chula Vista, CA

Vice President, Chemical Engineer, Scientist, Tutor, Trainer, Coach

5.0 (1380)

2,098 hours tutoring

I am a Vice President, Quality and EHS at a global biotechnology company. Throughout my 30+ year career, I have been active in correctly spelling various documents, business development. As a manager, supervisor, and executive for over 25...

John M. is The MAN!!

John M. is a miracle worker. John is currently working with 3 of my kids and is doing an awesome job. He comes in to the tutoring sessions well prepared and is able to explain to each one of my kids exactly what it is that they ar... - Rebecca, 16 lessons with John

Catherine S.

75/hour

San Diego, CA

English Teacher Specializing in Comprehensive, Step by Step Methods

5.0 (84)

341 hours tutoring

Strong study skills create the foundation for a successful student. I teach a series of organizational and study techniques to guide my students to achieve their goals and gain confidence in their work. Math & English: I aim to make intimidating...

Catherine is just the best.

My daughter was looking to improve her study skills and time management. She is an eighth grader and was having a hard time keeping up with her studies in all subjects. Her school uses a daily planner, but she was not motivated ... - Sally, 49 lessons with Catherine

Valerie C.

55/hour

San Diego, CA

Experienced College Educator with Math High School Teaching Credential

4.9 (197)

847 hours tutoring

I have tutored quite a few elementary school students in spelling.

She made all the difference!

My 9th grade daughter has been tutored by Valerie over a month, and she recently achieved a perfect score for the Math 1 Honors test first time. This accomplishment wouldn’t have been possible without Valerie’s guidance. Not only ... - Kevin, 53 lessons with Valerie

Dominic J.

45/hour

San Diego, CA

K-8th Grade Paraeducator and Longtime Math Tutor with Proven Resuts

5.0 (145)

186 hours tutoring

Response time: 33 minutes

My name is Dominic, and as a Paraeducator for San Diego Unified for nearly 3 years, I work both one-on-one, as well as in small group settings, across multiple subjects, but with math being my main focus. I have worked with all grade levels...

Excellent and knowledgeable tutor!

Dominic is an amazing tutor, he is extremely knowledgeable and knows how to connect to our child to help him understand the concepts better. He is also very patient, motivating and encouraging for our son and that makes all the d... - BILAL, 23 lessons with Dominic

Joshua C.

145/hour

La Jolla, CA

Professional tutor for 5+ years with a focus on Math and Business.

5.0 (161)

498 hours tutoring

Response time: 54 minutes

I am extremely passionate about helping students gain confidence in their upcoming standardized tests, and ultimately, themselves. I initially began tutoring my peers after I scored a 36 in all sections of the ACT in early 2016. At first, the...

Angel L.

45/hour

San Diego, CA

Experienced Tutor Specializing in Chemistry, Biology, and Math

5.0 (34)

279 hours tutoring

Response time: 58 minutes

Hi, I'm Angel! I'm an undergraduate at UCSD studying Human Biology. I have a few years of experience tutoring middle and high school students in subjects like AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Algebra, and Calculus, as well as essay editing and SAT Prep....

Miss Angie T.

65/hour

Encinitas, CA

Humanities Instructor, Homeschool, Tutor, Social Thinking Coach

5.0 (1)

19 hours tutoring

As a dedicated Humanities instructor with nearly 20 years of experience, I have a strong background as a homeschool teacher, tutor, social thinking coach, private mentor, and curriculum writer. Holding an MFA in Creative Writing, a BA in English...

Stacey L.

165/hour

San Diego, CA

Online, Skype, or Phone - Top quality virtual tutoring!

4.9 (466)

2,289 hours tutoring

Hello! I am a warm, friendly person who was born to teach! I work well with students of all ages and have been teaching/tutoring for over 12 years. I love language, and when you work with me, you'll see that I am passionate about sharing that...

Great tutor - knowledgeable and flexible!

Stacey is an excellent tutor. She is knowledgeable about her subject, but also about the way people learn. My learning style is visual rather than auditory, so she adapts her teaching to my learning style! How cool is that!!!? ... - Janet, 16 lessons with Stacey

Kiran P.

95/hour

San Diego, CA

Writing/ Speaking Coach/ Reading Specialist/ Dyslexia/Orton Gillingham

5.0 (51)

192 hours tutoring

I have an extensive background teaching reading and writing from K12 to writing composition at the university level. I am also a published author whose writing has been featured in the New York Times. In addition to that I am an experienced...

Srikanth K.

150/hour

San Diego, CA

Naturopathic Doctor & UCSF Integrative Medicine Fellow

5.0 (20)

70 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Srikanth — a naturopathic doctor and UCSF Integrative Medicine fellow with a Master of Science in Clinical Research. I grew up in San Diego navigating a demanding science curriculum, and that experience has stayed with me through...

Very knowledgable, patient and reliable tutor

Srikanth has been helping me this last week understand the first few chapters of calculus I. He's a great communicator and I already feel more confident in the material I'm studying. He's very patient and respectable. I'd highly s... - Anna, 7 lessons with Srikanth

Raina M.

30/hour

San Diego, CA

Bachelors of Architecture | Spanish, English, and Design Tutor

5.0 (4)

34 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 minutes

Hi, I'm Raina! I'm a recent graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (B.Arch) and a working Designer at an architecture firm. Through college, I tutored on and off in Spanish, English, Language Arts, and Math, and I enjoy helping students feel more...

Great Tutor!

She was great with our first trial lesson. Looking forward to having my kids work with her throughout the school year. - David, 2 lessons with Raina

Kelly B.

100/hour

San Diego, CA

Patient communication coach empowering professionals and students

5.0 (165)

623 hours tutoring

Response time: 22 minutes

I love consulting, coaching, and teaching! But I especially like working with people who need help with communication. I have had the honor of supporting hundreds of students and professionals with interviews, public speaking, marketing/sales...

Amazing and wonderful teacher and person 10/10 recommend!!!

Kelly worked with me regarding my personal statement to residency. He took my initial draft and turned it into a masterpiece. In the few lessons I had with Kelly, I can tell he is an extraordinary teacher and person. Coming from a... - Saad, 3 lessons with Kelly

Archie M.

50/hour

La Jolla, CA

PhD Math Specialist: SAT/GRE Strategy & Advanced University Logic

4.8 (215)

730 hours tutoring

PhD Mathematician (UC San Diego) and former professor specializing in high-impact SAT Math strategy. I help students master the logic and speed required to break the 750+ barrier while building genuine mathematical confidence. In the era of...

Knowledgeable and experienced tutor

He is very knowledgeable and teaches exceptionally well. He explains things clearly, is patient, and really helps my daughter understand and improve. My daughter very satisfied with his teaching and highly recommend him. - Y, 34 lessons with Archie

Nicole W.

89/hour

Coronado, CA

Engaging Ivy League Tutor; SAT/ACT Test Expert; K-12 ; ASD; ADHD

5.0 (189)

1,266 hours tutoring

Hi - I'm Nicole. I have 17+ years of experience working with students at all levels of the spectrum. As a tutor, I have worked for two different professional tutoring agencies, one specializing in SAT and ACT tutoring, and another specializing in...

The literal BEST ACT tutor!!!!

My son went up by 3 points on his ACT composite score, after working with Nicole for only a month! Nicole was friendly, flexible, kind, and easy to work with. She was very good at communication and helped my son both with test tak... - Elizabeth, 10 lessons with Nicole

Goral P.

75/hour

San Diego, CA

Graduate Student in Computer Science + Machine Learning

4.9 (35)

199 hours tutoring

Hey, I'm Goral! I'm currently a graduate student pursuing my Masters Degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Machine Learning at UC San Diego. I graduated from Virginia Tech a few years ago with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science...

Shannon P.

80/hour

La Jolla, CA

Knowledgeable Tutor, Experienced in All Subjects and Test Prep

5.0 (8)

29 hours tutoring

My passion for education and interest in an extremely wide range of areas has led me to tutor all subjects (all levels of Math, Science, History, English, etc.), including honors and advanced placement courses, as well as SAT/ACT prep and some...

Ben S.

50/hour

La Jolla, CA

PhD Student and Teaching Assistant at UCSD

5.0 (36)

121 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Ben and I am currently a graduate student at UCSD looking to pursue my passion for education in my free time. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and am currently enrolled in a Material Science PhD. My tutoring experience is...

Kristina M.

55/hour

San Diego, CA

Substitute Teacher, English, Reading, ACT, Elem. Math, Drama/Acting

5.0 (12)

66 hours tutoring

I have 20+ years of experience as a Substitute Teacher, Tutor, Trainer, Director, and Coach. I have been a Substitute Teacher in the Metro Nashville School System for the last 10 years, teaching students various subjects in grades K-12. I have...

Fun

My nephew had tons of fun and really enjoyed his one on one time. I also learned a couple different learning techniques that were really eye opening. - Melissa

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Victor P.

80/hour

LET A SURGEON WHO LOVES TEACHING BRINGS SCIENCE TO LIFE FOR YOU!

5.0 (869)

3,498 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

I look forward to helping you develop your writing skills, starting with meticulous spelling which will serve you well for a very long time. And don't forget that one of the best ways to improve your spelling is to read... a...

Best Tutor! Highly recommend!

I highly recommend Victor as a tutor! He is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and really goes above and beyond to give his students the best possible understanding of the material. Victor was extremely easy to reach (he respo... - Lexy, 67 lessons with Victor

Cheryl P.

49/hour

Certified Coach | Former Home Educator | Spelling Tutor

5.0 (3)

5 hours tutoring

Response time: 22 minutes

...different ages, ability levels, and stages of development. I help students strengthen their spelling skills by building a better understanding of spelling patterns, word structure, vocabulary, and strategies for remembering difficult words. My approach...

Eden F.

45/hour

Vanderbilt Grad! Very patient & talented! Tutoring experience

I have written many essays and reports, so proper spelling was expertly developed over time. My spelling has also developed over time with the passion I have for reading. Constant exposure to new words and how they are...

The best tutor that I have ever had!

I honestly have no idea what I would have done without Eden. I had emailed her one day over the summer, and she instantly responded. She helped me with SAT math, and I jumped a good 200 points from my previous score. Just in math!... - Mikayla, 18 lessons with Eden

Stephen R.

40/hour

Spelling Bee Advocate & Educator

4.9 (164)

937 hours tutoring

Response time: 41 minutes

I have placed in a national spelling bee at the age of nine myself and have for the past five years work with students preparing for local, as well as, state spelling competitions, I'm exceptional working with root and the...

Goes above and beyond!

Stephen really goes above and beyond to help his students succeed! He provides a wide variety of worksheets with practice problems, and breaks down the tough questions into a simpler form. What really stands out to me is how knowl... - Leah, 31 lessons with Stephen

Chae B.

55/hour

Licensed English Teacher

Response time: 54 minutes

...and more. I've worked with experienced writers (including high school, college, and graduate students) to refine their spelling for high stakes essays, tests, and courses. I've worked with English Language Learners of all ages to incorporate their...

Personable and knowledgeable.

Anna is very personable and knowledgeable. She is very good with communication with both my daughter and myself. My daughter is dyslexic and getting help with spelling and writing. - Erin, 4 lessons with Chae

Jennifer W.

55/hour

Certified, Experienced, & Engaging English & French Tutor

Certified 6-12th grade English teacher with over eight years experience in the classroom from 2016-2025. Former AP and honors English teacher.

great tutor

I have see a great improvement in my son’s grades. We greatly appreciate your support. Thanks for all your help:) - Urvi, 47 lessons with Jennifer

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Hyeonghun P.

51 Spelling lessons

She gave me advise about transferring to UCLA. In addition, She fixed my grammar errors, spelling mistakes and more. It was very helpful for me.

Kelly J.

3 Spelling lessons

Carolyn helped me study for a state test, covering grammar, spelling and definitions. She was great and I am happy to continue having her as my tutor.

Danh D.

5 Spelling lessons

She tested her in the following subjects: 1. spelling 2. parts of speech (written) who, where, what, how? 3. Three (3) reading comprehension selections, answering multiple choice questions, and writing 2 descriptive sentences about the reading selection 4. completing a series of written assignments dealing with spelling and the use of short "a"After the test, she discussed with us about it. I really like the way she is tutoring my daughter.

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Spelling Tutors in La Jolla, San Diego, CA

On this page, Wyzant connects learners in La Jolla with experienced spelling tutors for in-person sessions and online instruction. Whether you’re working to improve daily writing, recover from spelling challenges, or strengthen literacy skills, personalized support can make a real difference.

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