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The Best 5th grade Tutors in San Mateo, CA

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Marie F.

60/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

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

4.9 (322)

1,611 hours tutoring

The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery. - Mark Van Doren Hello, and thank you for considering me! I am a Cambridge University CELTA-certified English/ESL teacher, a magna cum laude graduate of Tufts University, and a dedicated educator. I have tutored and taught adults, youth and children in private...

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

Alyssa M.

156/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Experienced Math and Organization Tutor

5.0 (290)

1,724 hours tutoring

I am a math, writing and organizational skills tutor for students from kindergarten to college and was recently named a finalist in the SFGATE 2024 Best of the Bay for “Best Learning Center/Tutor.” I have worked as a Wyzant tutor since 2017 where I am IXL certified (2023 & 2024). In 2015, I graduated summa cum laude...

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

Menaka M.

80/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Experienced & Supportive PhD Tutor: Math, Test Prep, and Writing

5.0 (158)

406 hours tutoring

Response time: 43 minutes

Did you know PhD stands for "Doctor of Philosophy" and "philosophia" means a love of learning/wisdom? Experience a love of learning and the ultra-satisfying “Aha!" moments as we work together. I specialize in math, test preparation, and writing and over 20+ years, I’ve worked with students of all ages. In a...

Incredibly helpful, super patient

Menaka is amazing! She was able to help my 7th grader out before a math test to teach him a concept that he didn’t understand at all. She jumped right in, was patient, kept him very engaged, and had him feeling much more confident... - Colleen

Beatriz A.

300/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Stanford PhD with 14 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....

Very knowledgeable and well prepared

My son has had two sessions with Beatriz thus far and I can’t say enough great things about her. She’s very flexible with her schedule and always accommodating. My son is in chemistry honors and has been struggling since the begin... - Jayden, 5 lessons with Beatriz

Solana C.

115/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

STEM and Dyscalculia Specialist! Over 20 Years Experience

5.0 (4)

7 hours tutoring

I have been tutoring for over 25 years. I tutor K-12 and some college courses. I received my degree in Genetics so I'm great with math and the sciences. I am also great with English and Language Arts. I am a nerd and proud of it! I believe learning can be fun. Math is a game. Science can take you to unimagined...

Daisy H.

100/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Ivy League Grad Experienced in SAT and Math/Science Tutoring

5.0 (6)

15 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University with both my Bachelor's and Master's in Operations Research and Information Engineering (which is a combination of applied math, statistics, and CS) in a total span of only 4 years. I have an informal teaching style and want to get to know my students and make them feel...

Incredibly Prepared, Outstanding Mathematics Tutor

Daisy did such an amazing and thorough job of helping me prepare for my stochastic processes exam. I am so grateful for her detailed explanations and preparation of my review questions ahead of time. She was super flexible and acc... - Anonymous

Etoria C.

40/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Experienced Math Teacher & Tutor

5.0 (2)

14 hours tutoring

Hi, I am Etoria! I graduated from Clark Atlanta University (CAU) as a transfer student, I completed the requirement to earn a Bachelors of Arts in Religion and Psychology. The languages that I studied in college were Spanish and Egyptian Grammar (1yr Independent Study). After completing the requirements for a Masters...

Eva S.

100/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Academic Success Coaching with Dr. Eva

5.0 (313)

932 hours tutoring

Response time: 5 minutes

When I was young I thought I wasn't smart. I know how it feels. Later, I nailed strategies for academic success. I won national academic awards and numerous scholarships and earned my Masters and PhD. I help children, teens, college-students, and grad students build academic confidence and success, and I make it fun. My...

Sarah H.

100/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Private Tutor

4.9 (32)

86 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Sarah, a passionate tutor with a B.A. in Anthropology and a minor in Professional Writing from UC Santa Barbara, an A.A. in Communication Studies, and a Certificate of Achievement in English (Journalism) from Foothill College. With three years of substitute teaching and tutoring K–12, plus a recent temporary...

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

Skyler H.

175/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

College Essay Specialist | Personal Statements & Admissions Coaching

5.0 (4)

13 hours tutoring

*I currently have limited availability, typically two new student openings per week.* I’m a published writer and former instructor at top international boarding and prep schools, where I taught literature, writing, and philosophy to high-achieving students from around the world. I hold a master’s in Comparative...

Hannah T.

450/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Stanford grad; private admissions applications, essays, portfolios

5.0 (75)

436 hours tutoring

I earned a B.A. in American Studies with a concentration in law, government, and political policy in June 2011 from Stanford and am a Castilleja alum. I adore working with the gifted and talented and interned at an Innovation Endeavors startup. My framework consists of my work at Stanford Law School Career Services where...

I got into the Harvard Kennedy School! Excellent, expert guidance and mentoring

HUGE thank you to Hannah for her incredible insight into my application processes. She has helped me to get accepted into the Stanford Medicine X ePatient Scholar program. Most recently she helped motivate me to find it in myself ... - Ryan

Jason M.

100/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Veteran Educator (14+ yrs) | Afro Am Studies, Philosophy, Debate & ELA

5.0 (2)

31 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

I am a California-licensed K–12 and college-level educator with over 14 years of experience teaching and tutoring across literacy, writing, math, logic, debate, and academic skill development. My work spans early elementary foundations in reading, phonics, numeracy, and social-emotional learning through advanced middle...

Sheila S.

60/hour

San Mateo, CA

Comprehension-Oriented Tutoring for Elementary-School Subjects

4.9 (39)

174 hours tutoring

I am a former K-8 teacher who is highly skilled in the teaching of all elementary-school subject matter. My tutoring is oriented around first discovering the place where the student's understanding is temporarily blocked, and then finding creative ways to break through that blockage so that the student truly understands...

Best person for my daughter!

The first time my 4th grade daughter had 1 of her twice weekly math lessons with Sheila and enjoyed math, I knew Sheila was a winner. It has been 2 months, and we are still going strong. My daughter still looks forward to her Mond... - Amy, 23 lessons with Sheila

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Vijayalakshmi L.

60/hour

Computer Science Professor for AP Computer Science A, DBMS & SQL, Java

5.0 (242)

1,561 hours tutoring

I am Vijayalakshmi, but you can call me Viji. I am an adjunct computer science professor in a leading community college in Indiana. I completed my Masters of Computer Applications in 2005. I have 6 years of experience in online tutoring and 12...

Excellent Teacher!

Vijji is teaching computer science to my son. My son had to switch schools and he missed few concepts in his transition, Very happy to find Vijji and she is excellent and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend students looking ... - Julia, 4 lessons with Vijayalakshmi

David L.

100/hour

Hello! I'm Mr. L and I'm ready to help you succeed in math.

5.0 (210)

1,054 hours tutoring

I recently retired after a career of helping students succeed in math for over 25 years. I taught in the middle school classroom, online, and hybrid (doing both). I helped a variety of students with a multitude of needs including: English...

James P.

65/hour

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

5.0 (1096)

3,899 hours tutoring

With the 2010-2011 school year, Mr. P celebrated his twentieth year as a teacher with the Alameda Unified School District and twenty-two years in the profession, having taught in both high school and middle school. A former Teacher of the Year,...

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

Johnny R.

35/hour

Home School - Elementary K-6th - Experience 25+ years

4.9 (2298)

10,278 hours tutoring

My name is John R. I am a UIC graduate and a certified teacher who has taught school for over 25 years and have worked as a tutor for over 20 years. I have mastery of your child's K-6th grade curriculum, as well as, how to effectively improve your...

Very Patient

He keeps encouraging my daughter to read more thoroughly and think before answering questions. She is definitely improving her writing and reading skills! - Sheila, 24 lessons with Johnny

Robert M.

75/hour

Mathematics Tutor with 7+ of teaching and tutoring

5.0 (110)

1,064 hours tutoring

Response time: 25 minutes

I have been tutoring Elementary (K-6th) mathematics remotely for the past year. In that time, I have worked with over 20 children on Elementary mathematics, and have helped them improve their grades significantly. I also excel at being a...

Great tutor for ADHD students

My 13-year-old son has ADHD and mild dyscalculia. Robert is very polite and patient. He is also flexible about helping with school assignments and study guides that have been uploaded to him. He has helped my son with math, scie... - Kevin, 470 lessons with Robert

Beth A.

40/hour

Creating lifelong learners, Grades K-6

5.0 (556)

2,794 hours tutoring

Response time: 57 minutes

Hi, I would LOVE the opportunity to work with your child! I am passionate about education and the importance of children developing a life long love of learning and the ability to learn independently. I recently retired from a 30 year teaching...

Knowledgable and pleasant

Beth did a great job at assessing my son's reading strengths and weaknesses. She now has a game plan to work with. My son enjoys her pleasant and patient demeanor. - Michelle, 45 lessons with Beth

Abigail C.

275/hour

Perfect Score Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalc, Calculus & SAT Math Tutor

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5.0 (5227)

17,103 hours tutoring

Response time: 14 minutes

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 15 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany...

Excellent SAT Math Prep - Highly Recommend!

Abigail was phenomenal in preparing my son for the SAT math section. With just a handful of focused sessions the week before the test, she helped my son achieve a perfect 800 score. Abigail clearly knew how to identify key areas f... - Anna, 2 lessons with Abigail

Robert D.

115/hour

Writing, Reading, and Philosophy Tutor

5.0 (215)

773 hours tutoring

Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....

exceptional tutor

I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional tutoring provided by Robert. His guidance has been instrumental in significantly improving my writing skills. With insightful feedback and detailed analysis, Robert has consist... - Lee, 63 lessons with Robert

Ulrich K.

73/hour

Experienced German language instructor and native speaker

5.0 (362)

1,133 hours tutoring

Response time: 11 minutes

For more than two decades, I have been passionate about instilling in students a true interest in life-long learning, in learning languages, and in exploring other cultures. Beyond that, I have experienced special satisfaction in developing my...

Excellent German Tutor--helped me prepare for move to Germany!

I have been meeting with Ulrich once a week for a few months in preparation for moving to Germany. In a relatively short period of time, he has helped me improve my German conversational skills a great deal and has supplied me wit... - Johanna, 26 lessons with Ulrich

Dominic J.

40/hour

K-8th Grade Paraeducator and Math Tutor (Algebra & Geometry)

4.9 (91)

128 hours tutoring

Response time: 10 minutes

My name is Dominic, or as many of the students call me: Mr J. As a Paraeducator for San Diego Unified for more than a year, I work both in one-on-one, as well as small group settings, in multiple subjects, but with math being my main focus. I have...

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, 17 lessons with Dominic

Kelli S.

80/hour

Patient and Caring Reading and Writing Interventionist

5.0 (628)

1,521 hours tutoring

Response time: 29 minutes

Hello! I am a former Preschool/PreK teacher and administrator, and I typically work with elementary students. I specialize in reading and writing intervention along with math. I also work with preschool students to prepare for kindergarten. I...

Excellent teacher!

Ms Kelly is wonderful! She just started teaching our 1st grader math and reading/spelling. She is very patient and makes learning process fun! She keeps our son engaged and makes sure that he understands everything before they mov... - Justyna

Sheryl N.

50/hour

ELA Teacher for Elementary, Middle and High School Students

4.9 (69)

852 hours tutoring

I am a retired Reading/ELA teacher with over thirty years of teaching experience. My area of expertise includes reading diagnosis and remediation, developing reading/study strategies to help students achieve their goals, and also reading and...

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S. S.

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In 2 hours they had only completed 1 ½ pages of math. I was really hoping they would have gotten more done. (3)3rd session 5th reading passage about Firefighters my daughter was having a really hard time understanding the questions and really needed more support from Janet. Within 30 minutes my daughter had only written down five words. I kept popping in because I noticed they were not getting a lot done. (4)Janet suggested she give my daughter the answers to her passages so they could get done faster???

Michelle G.

9 lessons

My son had great respect for him and they really bonded well. Therefore, that led to my son really building his confidence in his math skills and doing well on his EOG's for 5th grade and doing well in his Honors Math in 6th grade Middle school. I would recommend Mr. Clint as a tutor. He is very knowledgeable and relates well with children. I am thankful for him helping my son.

Miriam H.

28 lessons

6 weeks after tutoring with Melissa she has gone up 6 levels over the sessions. Her new Reading Instructional level is 5th grade 6 months Essentially, in a matter of a month my niece jumped 10 levels and reached 5th grade and 6 months! Please note, she's had an IEP team for 3 years and we've never experienced the degree of advancement like we have under Melissa's sessions. I highly recommend Melissa!

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