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The Best French Tutors in Portola Valley, CA

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Jacqueline G.

105/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

French Tutor for Middle School, High School, College, and Adults

5.0 (1602)

7,779 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Jacqueline and I'm a full-time French tutor specializing in French tutoring for students of all ages. I have taught over 160 students and work with all of them to create a program tailored to their individual goals and needs. I can help you with all aspects of French including...

Very prepared and great communication skills

Jacqueline has had a huge impact on helping my daughter become successful in her high school French class. Jacqueline always comes prepared with exercises and work sheets that help her teach various aspects of learning a foreign l... - Paula, 52 lessons with Jacqueline

Ludka K.

90/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Double-Masters, Great Reviews, Multi-Subject Tutor

4.8 (55)

178 hours tutoring

...Level. I lived and studied in France for five years. I also worked on a few translating projects for friends and I tutored a high school American student in French....

Sarah H.

100/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Fluent French Speaker

4.9 (31)

79 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 minutes

I was born in Paris and grew up there until I was six years old and I was a student at a French International Private School in the Bay Area. I am back as a Substitute Teacher at that same school. The passion and knowledge I have for my own culture during my childhood, I am now bringing it to students around the...

A friendly teacher who handles children well

The teacher is very friendly and has the skill to keep my young child engaged by focusing on topics of interest. My child said she wanted to meet the teacher again. She understood my goals well and taught accordingly. I’m so happy... - Chorong, 14 lessons with Sarah

Michael G.

62/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

French Teacher - Native Speaker

4.7 (29)

60 hours tutoring

Response time: 10 minutes

I am a Native French speaker from several French Regions around the world, so my French is, for lack of a better expression, Metropolitan (Hexagonal), but not rooted there, having grown up and have traveled throughout the French-speaking islands of South Pacific, with my early education entirely in...

Patient and very knowledgable tutor!

Michael has been an incredible tutor for French. He is very patient, and explains all topics in a way that makes sense to me. He incorporates history and his knowledge of other languages to help me learn new concepts! I will conti... - Brenna, 12 lessons with Michael

Anuradha A.

150/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Top-Rated, Credentialed English & Social Studies Teacher

4.6 (41)

166 hours tutoring

I studied French in college, taking upper division courses before I switched majors. I converse in French once a week with an advanced learner.

Best world history tutor!

Anu Radha taught our son world history. He is currently in eight grade and world history is definitely a difficult subject to master but with Anu's help and guidance we have seen a great improvement. She is very knowledgeable an... - Archana, 10 lessons with Anuradha

Bryan H.

120/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

College Professor, Linguist, Speech & Written Language Specialist

5.0 (478)

1,603 hours tutoring

Response time: 52 minutes

I studied French Language and Culture at Universite Laval in Quebec, as well as receiving a minor degree in French from Michigan State University. I am conversationally apt. As a Linguist, I am able to explain French in a way average French instructors cannot! By using Linguistic techniques I...

A tutor that knows exactly what he's talking about

I have failed the linguistics section of the English CSET three separate times and was feeling really defeated. One of my friends suggested Bryan and said that he really helped her develop the skills she needed. To be completely h... - Mary, 4 lessons with Bryan

Lianne W.

95/hour

Near Portola Valley, CA

Enjoy learning middle/H.S. math and physics

5.0 (16)

51 hours tutoring

As a lifelong learner, I enjoy helping others not only enjoy learning, but also discover and develop their interests and abilities for good purposes. I welcome opportunities to prepare students to learn what is needed to address the challenges facing our world. My curiosity about the world and how things work led me to...

Great teacher- highly qualified and patient

Lianne really knows the subject, and can explain it in different ways. She is patient and also knowledgeable of what students are learning in school. She was able to adjust to our daughter’s learning style and level. - Elisa

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Danielle P.

100/hour

Experienced French Professor, Novelist, French & English Tutor

5.0 (725)

3,282 hours tutoring

Bonjour! My name is Danielle, and I am a French professor with a B.A. in French from Georgetown University and a Master's in French language and civilization from New York University in Paris. I've also studied at...

Ideal educator and a brilliant tutor.

Hands down, the best tutor we've ever hired. So, so pleased at the progress my daughter has made with Danielle both in classwork and for her IB French HL test. She's the perfect blend of patience, professionalism and instructiona... - Sarah, 45 lessons with Danielle

Lynni W.

60/hour

BA, Masters in French Language and Lit w/20+ yrs teaching experience

5.0 (575)

2,718 hours tutoring

I have been teaching college-level French in the Reno area at the University of Nevada Reno as a full-time lecturer since 2001. Prior to that I taught French at Truckee Meadows Community College and have tutored area high school...

Giovanni D.

35/hour

Language Classes Italian, Spanish, French and German

4.9 (265)

597 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

Hello, I am an experienced language teacher. I am a native speaker of Italian and I am fluent in French Spanish and German. I have a BA in Linguistics, a Master's in European Politics, a Master's in Italian Studies from the...

Awesome Tutor with good results

Giovanni helped me with many of my Intermediate Spanish homework assignments. I had only very basic knowledge of Spanish before meeting with him. With him guiding my use of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciations, I was able to sc... - Raffe, 4 lessons with Giovanni

Helayne F.

50/hour

Experienced and Licensed Teacher for K-12 Reading, Writing and French

4.9 (31)

216 hours tutoring

Fluent French speaker. BA degree in French.

Deborah P.

96/hour

Fun with the fascinating "langue française"

5.0 (1733)

3,655 hours tutoring

My love of the French language, cuisine, art and literature began in high school. I was rewarded with a perfect score of 800 on the French SAT. I continued to pursue my studies of French throughout college. I took so many...

Fun, interactive teaching style

Deborah has been a great Italian tutor for my high school-aged daughter. Deborah modifies her teaching style to fit the student's preferences, using a mix of interactive conversation and games, as well as grammar and vocabulary. T... - Margie, 103 lessons with Deborah

Catherine L.

65/hour

Experienced Native French Instructor

5.0 (5231)

11,359 hours tutoring

All levels, French lessons tailored to your needs.

Positive and Encouraging Tutor

My son came to Catherine when he was nearly failing French as a freshman in high school. His low grade prompted us to seek tutoring. At that time, he showed no signs of real interest or aptitude. While working with Catherine,... - Laurie, 27 lessons with Catherine

Soraya O.

90/hour

Highly Experienced French/Spanish Tutor (15+years) AP Tests

Response time: 13 minutes

I am a French native speaker with over 10 years' experience teaching French as a foreign language. I adapt my method to the personality of my students to keep up their motivation and interest in the language.

Fantastique

Engaging, excellent at pinpointing specific areas of weakness and providing excellent feedback and resources. It can be intimidating to begin lessons even In a digital setting. Soraya makes the student comfortable and her experi... - Drew, 5 lessons with Soraya

Judy V.

90/hour

UBE Bar Exam, French, ESL, Job Interview Preparation, LSAT, and SAT

5.0 (1702)

14,841 hours tutoring

Response time: 49 minutes

I have experience teaching at all levels and to all age groups, from pre-school children to post-graduate level, including business people seeking to acquire a working knowledge of English as a Second Language or French. As a British...

Great tutor that knows the exam inside and out! Ditch the commercial courses for Judy!

The first half of my bar prep journey was extremely stressful. On top of studying during a global pandemic, my commercial bar prep course gave me no guidance on what to focus on and failed to provide me with a productive schedule.... - Nick, 59 lessons with Judy

Desiree B.

65/hour

Experience native French teacher/ tutor - DELF and TEF exams certified

5.0 (648)

2,897 hours tutoring

I am a native French speaker, who has been living in the US since 2001. I obtained a French instructor certificate in 2004 and also the certifications for DELF/ DALF and TEF exams. Being a mother of 4 children (almost all...

Wonderful Teacher! Every lesson is better than the last!

Words can’t express how absolutely thankful I am we found Ms. Desiree! My daughter has made amazing progress, and she can’t wait to get to class. My daughter dreams of attending her 10th grade year in France. And Desiree is the pe... - James, 86 lessons with Desiree

Tihamiyou B.

85/hour

A knowledgeable CFA and Accounting tutor

5.0 (122)

677 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

Your success is my priority. I have been preparing to work with you for many years. When we share our enthusiasm for finance, accounting, and investment, we will both be enriched by the experience. We will succeed together. How have I...

THE BEST TUTOR EVER

Always informative and teaches the basics as well as advanced knowledge. Even in the setting of an urgent and short meeting he can quickly adapt lessons to get students to the right place! - R, 24 lessons with Tihamiyou

Thaddeus R.

54/hour

Patient and Fun Spanish/French tutor. Test prep, homework help, & more

5.0 (2373)

7,645 hours tutoring

Response time: 43 minutes

Maybe your goal is to simply pass a test. Maybe you just want help with some homework. Maybe it's just to get through that dreaded Spanish/French class! Or maybe it's to get your child some confidence because you love them so...

Thad is the best!

My son is a Sophomore in high school, and was struggling with Spanish III Honors. Thad helped him tremendously! He explains things very well, and is very knowledgeable. My son loved his sessions with Thad, and always had a much be... - Janice, 5 lessons with Thaddeus

Monsieur Pierre J.

50/hour

Professional French Language Instructor

5.0 (859)

3,865 hours tutoring

I completed a University European degree in teaching French as a foreign language. I have more than 30 years of French teaching experience, all levels, all ages in different countries.

Organized and Tailored Approach from an Experienced Teacher!

I've had 3 lessons so far with Monsieur Pierre and he's been wonderful. Organized, thorough, patient, and incredibly helpful in improving my speaking skills. I would highly recommend him for any level of French. - Toni, 126 lessons with Monsieur Pierre

Sabrina O.

85/hour

French Language Instructor

5.0 (511)

2,443 hours tutoring

Response time: 52 minutes

Born and raised in France. Obtained a Bachelor’s degree from a french business school. Taught french to adults, college students and high school students for more than three years.

Max C.

59/hour

Native French Tutor with 15 Year experience, Translator, Book Author

5.0 (757)

4,905 hours tutoring

I am a native French Tutor based in the US, a Translator by trade and a French book author. Over the years I have tutored a number of French as well as English students and I have worked for many companies and translation...

So glad to have him!

He is patient and thorough. It is difficult for me to learn a new language. Max is wonderful in his consistency and willingness to work with and find examples and exercises to support me through the process. I would highly recomme... - Kristi, 54 lessons with Max

Denise B.

50/hour

Credentialed French teacher with 10 + years of experiece

Response time: 38 minutes

I have a BA in French Education, an MA in French and am a credentialed K-12 teacher. I have lived in France and traveled in French-speaking areas of Canada and Africa. As a high school teacher, I taught French I through...

Erica F.

55/hour

Passionate French tutor with MA and 4+ years of living in Paris!

5.0 (787)

1,403 hours tutoring

My time in France gave me great insight into the French culture and also helped me perfect my level of French. I have tutored students of all ages and levels, from elementary school to well into adulthood, in French for over...

Fabia F.

59/hour

Experienced Tutor with Harvard Master's degree

5.0 (2284)

8,444 hours tutoring

I will teach you to communicate effectively in French, and give you the tools to continue to learn French throughout your life. I specialize in pronunciation.

Excellent and Knowledgeable Tutor

Fabia is an excellent tutor, not only is she knowledgeable and highly experienced, she is patient, flexible, enthusiastic and always encouraging. Fabia can customize any lesson to suit the needs of a student on any given day. She ... - Ruby, 21 lessons with Fabia

Marie S.

80/hour

Native French Speaker with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (1740)

5,431 hours tutoring

Born, raised and educated in France, I have a Bachelor's Degree in English from the UCO in Angers as well as a Translator's Diploma from the British Institute in Paris, University of London.

Extraordinary tutor

My daughter was Marie’s student during her last two years of high school. She wrote this review: “I am so grateful to have found Marie. Over the 2 years I worked with her, my French dramatically improved. I started as a high sc... - Nathan, 84 lessons with Marie

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Dianne K.

11 French lessons

In addition, Nathalie regularly asks me what areas of French culture I want to learn about, and then searches for appropriate, up-to-date articles, which she either brings to the lesson or sends me in advance. This is wonderful, because I am not only learning French, but also learning about things that interest me, and developing the vocabulary to talk about them in French! Nathalie also has provided me with countless internet sources for reading and listening to French on my own.

Chris B.

1 French lesson

Once I fell behind in my 2nd semester French class I contacted a native French tutor who wasn’t able to help me to the level required. After extensively researching the available French tutors on WyzAnt I choose Geraldine and it was the best decision I have ever made a French student. Geraldine is a true professional tutor who is also a hard working genuine person. She caters to my level of French and learning style and has copious patience.

Siobhan Z.

4 French lessons

She had French from 2-4th grade, then Mandarin for 5th and 6th. She was transferring to a school that did not offer Mandarin and she decided to go back to French since she had enjoyed it before. My daughter has an ear for language; however, I thought that she would potentially be a year behind in middle school French since she had not had French in 2 years, and it was important to us that she enter the 7th grade going into 7th grade French. We set up a tutoring session with James.

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