The Best Language Tutors in Orinda, 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

I’ve taken both AP English classes (English Literature and Language) and received 5’s on both tests. I am also an experienced tutor through Wyzant, Kumon, and other private tutoring. I also have a B.A. in history. See Madeline's full profile

I have worked as a senior software engineer for over 20 years - utilizing Java and C# as my primary programming languages. I have developed software for medical devices, military systems, network management systems, and enterprise infrastructure for the insurance industry. I have also been tutoring Java and C# for...See Jahi's full profile

I am a Python / Data Science tutor at CSSF, with a background in engineering in Python and other OO languages.See Ossie's full profile

I have also worked for Pixar Animation Studios, Calidas Cloud, and Clearwater Paper Corporation. I graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in foreign language education, specializing in Japanese. I also received a K-12 teaching Certificate in Ohio. I'm familiar with the high school programs of...See Mamiko's full profile

After receiving my degree, I substitute taught for the Antioch School District located in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and an endorsement in English Language Learners . Currently, I work as a 7th grade history teacher for Wapato School District. I have...See Todd's full profile

Don't be afraid if you need to relearn basics. Be prepared to move from moving numbers around the page to understanding the "hows" and "whys" of what you're doing (so you can bail yourself out if you forget a process). I meet you where you are and use what I know about you, your learning style, and your current grasp of...See Kenisha's full profile

I can help your student prepare their college application essays, including brainstorming and coaching them on their subject and then helping them editing their drafts. My teaching experience ranges from language classes with children to teaching college-level courses, and I have done both one-on-one tutoring and...See Rebecca's full profile

I designed and earned the world's first PhD in AI ethics from UC Berkeley (2021). I have completed graduate coursework in data structures, algorithm design, and programming languages. I co-designed and taught the world's first graduate seminar in beneficial AI at Berkeley.See Thomas's full profile

I have tutored, taught, and coached writing for over nine years, and I have worked extensively with students with a wide variety of backgrounds, writing levels, and personal writing goals. I have worked with both native English speakers and English Language Leaners and I am TESOL certified (Teaching English to...See Meghan's full profile

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)See Mona'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

I moved to the US when I was only 16 years old, but basically all of my formative years were taught in Portuguese. I have taught many students over the years to master the Portuguese language. I can help students practice conversational Portuguese as well as proofread any written work in Portuguese from students.See Haroldo's full profile

Farsi is my native language. I love teaching and have 4+ years of teaching experience. I love to have interactive classes. I will repeat key points several times, because I think repeating is the most important thing in learning a new language. I will prepare a lesson in advance based on the students request. See Minoo'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

...courses on Udemy given completely in Spanish. Because I remember how complicated learning R was when I first started, I love to teach and help others learn the language. Some of the packages I am well versed in and incorporate into my teaching include: tidyverse, dplyr, ggplot2, lubridate, SF, leaflet, Shiny, rvest, rmarkdown...See Erik's full profile

I have experienced my three languages within their native contexts; that is, I have lived in both Iran and Germany for a number of years and I am currently living in the US. My interaction with language exists on a phonetic level. In other words, I recognize phonics in order to bridge language...See Nima's full profile

I have tutored students high school age and older in English, helping them prepare for tests such as the CAHSEE and SAT and helping them with their general coursework. I tutor foreign students in English as a Second Language as well. I have done some freelance writing and editing and enjoy creative writing. See Cecily'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 a high school and middle school instructional leader (principal and vice principal) for 13 years, I directed all programs and professional development centering upon writing. These included but were not limited to: all AP training, Independent Study; meeting or exceeding all state English Language Arts...See Stephen's full profile

I earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of California. Later, I taught social studies and writing in high schools, and SAT preparation with several companies. I can help with Reading, Math, and Writing skills. See Stephen's full profile

Perfect 36 Scores on ACT Reading and Writing Previous AP English Language and Literature tutoring See Ariya's full profile

I have worked in language education for over ten years in K-12 settings helping students reach their language goals and meet language requirements for college admissions. I have taught novice to AP courses in Spanish and served as curriculum developer and language coordinator/Department...See Evelina's full profile

I am a recent graduate student of UC Berkeley's Master's of Information Management and Systems program. I graduated on the data science track. I took coursework in machine learning, computer programming, statistics, and natural language processing. Before school, I spent 4 years working in data science....See George's full profile

Latin is a complex but rewarding language to learn. Like computer programming, it requires every word to be correctly in place for sentences to work, to make sense. My global linguistics approach teaches students how the language "works" before getting into the details.See James's full profile