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The Best Study Skills Tutors in San Jose, CA

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Eileen M.

65/hour

Near San Jose, CA

AP English/ AP History/Middle Core Teacher/Elementary English Concepts

5.0 (235)

1,080 hours tutoring

Study skills are methods to increase a student's ability to strategize information to help to study smarter and retain information over a long period of time. Study skills are important tools in all subjects because it teaches the student how to use the knowledge they acquire combined with their own...

Great and effective tutor

Eileen was able to come to my rescue with only one week left for me to study for the GRE. She had a flexible schedule and worked around mine very willingly. I only had time for a one hour tutor session, and yet she helped my score... - Rachel

Jeff J.

200/hour

San Jose, CA

Find your niche way to study

5.0 (20)

63 hours tutoring

I have previous experience tutoring study skills as well as teaching as a credentialed teacher. I taught a Study Skills course for middle school where they learned how to organize binders, develop methods of organizing notes, using hands on as well as graphical representations, speed reading techniques to...

knowledgable math tutor

Jeff has worked with our son for three sessions. We enjoy having him every week. Jeff is responsible, knowledgable, flexible, kind and very patient. He takes the time to explain concepts throughly before moving on to something new... - Barbara, 11 lessons with Jeff

Sarah H.

100/hour

Near San Jose, CA

ADHD Math and Study Skills Coach

4.9 (33)

93 hours tutoring

As a K-12 Substitute Teacher and private tutor, I have supported many students with ADHD through IEPs and accommodations in math, reading, and other subjects. I use short, interactive activities, visual aids, timers for focus breaks, and positive reinforcement to help students stay engaged and build confidence. Parents...

empathetic and flexible

Sarah meets the student where they are and is very flexible when scheduling around tests and activities. It’s great to have math lessons in French. - Whitney, 14 lessons with Sarah

Theresa L.

75/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Enthusiastic STEM tutor with more than 20 years' experience

4.9 (31)

183 hours tutoring

I have over 20 years’ experience tutoring a wide range of ages and topics. My favorite subjects are biology, chemistry, and math, as well as the strategies involved in test-taking. As a tutor, my biggest strengths are my patience and enthusiasm. Understanding how the world works through the lens of science and math is...

Just what we needed

Theresa has been great for our daughter. She’s been thorough, flexible and understanding. We are early in the process but my daughter is very enthusiastic and engaged when working with Theresa! - Melissa, 53 lessons with Theresa

Joseph P.

70/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Bella Italia! Italian language and culture tutoring for adults.

5.0 (20)

76 hours tutoring

Response time: 18 minutes

I have been trained in tutoring study skills and executive functioning by a tutoring company in Silicon Valley. Our daylong course featured all sorts of strategies and techniques to help the unique student achieve his full potential. I have many years also of personal experience with my own academic work. I have...

Paige W.

90/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Math Tools For Success - Its the Thought That Counts!

4.9 (411)

2,273 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

I have many years' (10+) tutoring experience with students ranging in ages from 6 - 52. I hold a degree in secondary education from UNR, and have been able to establish a strong core of study skill facilitation to accompany my math tutoring and lessons. My overall study methods involve the mantra, "if...

Wonderful tutor! Knows her math and knows how to teach it.

As the parent of a high school junior who was struggling with his second semester pre-calculus curriculum, I hired Paige through WyzAnt Tutoring Services. She was recommended to us by a friend, and I was impressed with her backgr... - Joanne, 7 lessons with Paige

Anay S.

39/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Effective Tutor For K-12 Students

5.0 (53)

96 hours tutoring

Hi there! I'm a rising junior Electrical Engineering student at UC Irvine, and I'm excited to help you unlock your full potential on a variety of subjects! I’ve tutored for over five years with students of many age groups within K-12. I’ve received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) twice and many of...

Anay has been an incredible help!

Anay has been an incredible help to me over the past few months. With his guidance, I was able to raise my SAT score to a level I couldn’t have achieved on my own. He is not only professional but also personable, making it easy to... - Johanna, 7 lessons with Anay

Devyani G.

80/hour

San Jose, CA

Highly experienced and goal-oriented French and English tutor

5.0 (396)

1,034 hours tutoring

My long years of classroom teaching and tutoring experience, 12 years to be precise, gives me the competence to quickly identify a student's problem area and find the right solution for it. I make it understood to the student and chalk out a study plan. I see to it that the study plan is executed immediately and...

Hands Down, The Best Tutor!

Devyani started working with our daughter since last November to prepare her for her IB French class and test. Prior to Devyani’s tutoring, our daughter was not comfortable with French and was beginning to dislike the class and di... - Venkat, 16 lessons with Devyani

Jacqueline G.

105/hour

Near San Jose, CA

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

5.0 (1652)

8,185 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Jacqueline and I specialize in French tutoring for students of all ages. I have taught over 300 French 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 grammar, conversation, vocabulary, and overall fluency....

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

Edna A.

50/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Experienced and Effective Modern and Biblical Hebrew and ESL

5.0 (51)

91 hours tutoring

I have a BA in English Language and Literature, a Master's degree in TESOL from Hunter College. I taught students 5th-12th grade for 9 years. For more than 30 years I have been teaching in colleges and universities. I have been instrumental in tutoring students from all ages in time management, reading and writing...

Very impressed with her teaching skills

Edna is very patient and very accommodating. In our dialogs she gets along with whatever I prefer to speak about. And, all the time, she is helping me suggesting different words or correcting my grammar mistakes. She is knowledgea... - Ricardo, 10 lessons with Edna

Akanshya B.

125/hour

Near San Jose, CA

BSCS/MSCS Stanford Grad; Private Tutor for 8+ Years

5.0 (5)

19 hours tutoring

I am a recent graduate from Stanford University with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Science; I am currently a software engineer. I have been a private tutor for 8 years and was a teaching assistant for the intro computer science classes at Stanford. Additionally, I was a math instructor at Mathnasium for...

Very intuitive, warm and experienced

Akanshya is very intuitive and able to adapt and modify her approach to meet her student where they are. My child confirmed she has a way of explaining concepts so it makes sense. She is wonderful with upper elementary students. ... - Nikki, 19 lessons with Akanshya

Nicole T.

45/hour

San Jose, CA

Knowledgeable Tutor with Broad Subject Base

4.9 (55)

312 hours tutoring

Aloha! My name is Nicole, and I am a passionate educator with a background in Conservation Biology, currently working on my Master’s in Education. My academic journey began at UH Mānoa where I studied Marine Biology. While there, I had the incredible opportunity to intern on a coral reef research project in...

Knowledgeable and very caring tutor

Nicole is very patient, she went through the entire home work / subject step by step to be sure the subject was understood, then patiently explained while each problem was being solved. Nicole went beyond expectations and came to... - Helena, 39 lessons with Nicole

Alan T.

150/hour

Near San Jose, CA

* College / AP / Honors Chemistry teacher (10+ yrs exp) + TEST PREP *

5.0 (26)

50 hours tutoring

I am a credentialed teacher teaching Chemistry in the Bay Area. I graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences and Human Development. Advanced coursework completed in chemistry/organic chemistry, calculus and human development. My teaching philosophy is as follows: Every student is...

Excellent tutor

Alan taught AP Chemistry. He was great. A bit busy but tried his best to fit us in. He is very knowledgeable! He is patient and I would definitely recommend him. - Jessica, 4 lessons with Alan

TJ C. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring

TJ C.

80/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Specialized Tutoring for Speech, Language, and Swallowing

5.0 (5)

8 hours tutoring

All aspects of elementary math covered including study skills for word problems.

Rachel P.

100/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Expert Tutor for Undergrad, Pre-Med Internships, & Med School Apps

5.0 (46)

135 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

I recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology in May 2025 and I am a current MS1 at Loma Linda University School of Medicine class of 2029. I have been highly successful in securing competitive opportunities, including prestigious biomedical and pre-med internships such as the Stanford...

Beatriz A.

300/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Stanford PhD with 15+ Years of Experience and 100% 5-Star Reviews

5.0 (167)

652 hours tutoring

Tired of not understanding what's going on in your math and science classes? Want to understand the material better before your final? Need to prepare for the SAT, ACT, GRE, or MCAT? Want guidance as you navigate the overwhelming college or graduate school admissions process? I can help you! I earned my Ph.D. and M.S....

Excellent Tutor

We had a great experience working with Beatriz as our son's tutor! We are very pleased with our son's improvement in his study skills to be more productive for his homework and school assignments. We also noticed his increased con... - Ray, 5 lessons with Beatriz

Sebastian L.

50/hour

San Jose, CA

Experienced STEM(Bio, Chem, Physics, Math) Tutor K-12

5.0 (3)

5 hours tutoring

Hi everyone! I am a sophomore at Rice University on the Pre-Med Track, studying Biochemistry. I offer tutoring support for General/AP Chemistry, USNCO, AP Physics C: Mechanics and E/M, and AP Biology. I have worked as a tutor for 4 years with regards to biology, chemistry, and math at all grade levels from K-12,...

Divya N.

150/hour

San Jose, CA

Friendly Math and Science Tutor, ACT Coach, and College Essay Coach

5.0 (276)

916 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Divya N. and I am currently a graduate from Johns Hopkins University with a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a B.A. in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology. My positive, caring, and problem-based approach to learning seeks to encourage students to be patient with themselves as they...

Very knowledgeable and encouraging AP biology tutor

Divya challenged my daughter in a way that was encouraging and fun! This helped my daughter understand the complicated topics she was learning in a more enjoyable manner. Divya is wonderful!! We plan to continue with her for the r... - Queena, 35 lessons with Divya

Amasa W.

100/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Engaging Spanish Tutor with 6+ Years Teaching Experience

5.0 (87)

281 hours tutoring

Response time: 59 minutes

I have been a middle school tutor for many different children and currently mentor a number of high school students whom I have met through my work as a substitute teacher. In many of these sessions, the student and I focus on how to effectively study the subjects they are immersed in. I work with them to develop...

Justin H.

50/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Credentialed Teacher for Math, Econ, Science, Writing, SAT.

5.0 (26)

155 hours tutoring

I have tutored people of all ages in many different subjects for over 10 years. Since study skills often aren't taught in school they're left up to the students to learn. Having mastered and taught many basic skills including mnemonic devices, reading techniques, note-taking methods, and time management,...

Andrew G.

140/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Knowledgeable Algebra thru Calc & Sciences Tutor

5.0 (7)

16 hours tutoring

Andrew here! My tutoring experience began back in high school, where I had the privilege of being a peer group tutor for students in my high school's AVID program for two years. In the classroom, I worked directly with students in small groups of 4-5 at a time on Algebra I, II, and geometry. I observed how grateful the...

Very helpful and patient tutor

I’ve been working with Andrew to strengthen my quantitative research skills for work, and he’s been an excellent tutor throughout the process. He’s not only knowledgeable in statistics, but also incredibly flexible and responsive ... - Iva, 6 lessons with Andrew

Tim C.

45/hour

Near San Jose, CA

K-12 Reading/Writing/grammar/SAT/ACT/TESL/Coll. app essays /Job INT

4.8 (1759)

11,621 hours tutoring

Having good studies means organizing meticulously and using time effectively. Having an MA in TESL and a BA in English indicates that I have proven study skills. Developing effective study skills requires organization, planning and prioritizing needs. I have been successfully tutoring students for eight...

Tim has been a fantastic writing instructor for my son. He is a truly supportive and effective teacher who has helped him improve his writing in so many ways. Tim focused on the fundamentals from the very first lesson. He helpe... - William, 86 lessons with Tim

Ms. D. S.

65/hour

San Jose, CA

Teacher Muse (grades 2-9); math, writing, ELA, core, and more...

4.8 (91)

566 hours tutoring

I have a CA CTC Multiple Subject Professional Clear Teaching Credential. I've taught mostly in the middle school/junior high school environment. The study smarter skills conundrum that is part of the middle grades, 5th through 9th grade piece can be resolved. I am familiar with the pitfalls of...

Unbelievably patient!

Mrs. D has really helped both of my kids, and has been extremely patient with them as they've struggled with challenging math concepts. - Elise, 139 lessons with Ms. D.

Ryan C.

80/hour

San Jose, CA

Master of Arts in History, with Distinction. CA Teaching Credential

5.0 (84)

229 hours tutoring

I have worked with high performing and mainstreamed high school students for many years. This includes work inside, and outside of the classroom. It is important for me to understand a parent's goals, and build rapport with the student. I start with a review of the student's schedule, and syllabus. I track the grades...

Knowledgeable and Thorough

Ryan was very accommodating to meet with my daughter on short notice to help with AP History test prep. He was extremely knowledgeable and helped her work through approaches to the different aspects of the test. I would recommend ... - Brenda

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Roy P.

46/hour

Respiratory Therapy/Board Exam Review Tutor for Hire

4.9 (653)

1,860 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

I believe that I am qualified to teach study skills to students because of not only my educational background, but also I have taught study skill techniques to students in high school and college degree programs. I am patient and...

Very knowledgeable in Respiratory Care

I was struggling to pass my clinical simulation exam for the NBRC after failing the first time. I found Roy through Wyzant and thank goodness I did. Roy helped me to pass my clinical simulation exam after only one session with him... - Madison

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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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