The Best English Tutors in San Mateo, CA

I am an experienced English Language Arts teacher and have taught all aspects of English, with a special emphasis on reading comprehension and essay and creative writing. I love to read and have read widely in English literature, from the classics to contemporary fiction and non-fiction. I have...See Marie's full profile

I have 14 years of experience teaching ELA writing and reading comprehension across K–12, including four years teaching high school English and AP English Language. I’ve helped many 11th-grade students strengthen literary analysis, thesis development, and timed writing skills. I’m experienced in...See Jason's full profile

Hi, I'm John! I have an M.Sc. in Mathematics (earned with a Distinction) and top scores on the GMAT (770), GRE (170q/167v), and LSAT (175). I am also a Graduate Statistician of the Royal Statistical Society. I have been doing Math and Test Prep tutoring since 2011. What I've found in the various fields I've studied...See John's full profile

Hello! I'm John. I graduated cum laude from Yale University with a BS in Chemical Engineering and earned my MS and PhD in Bioengineering from Stanford University, where I also completed a certificate in entrepreneurship from the Graduate School of Business. My interdisciplinary research spans biology, materials science,...See John's full profile

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....See Jacqueline's full profile

If you are looking for a tutor that will make you a better writer, look no further. After a few sessions with me, you will learn how to write like a pro. You don't need to know a lot of fancy words to be good at English, even though some didacts are partial to pupils who pepper their prose with grandiloquent...See Aaron's full profile

I have a strong background teaching at University level, Esl, foreign languages and English to adults.See Carole's full profile

You're busy but you're also looking for the perfect tutor so here's all you really need to know about me: 1) I've been teaching and tutoring since I was 16 years old 2) I went to Stanford University and I love academics 3) I'm an international DJ and social media influencer which allows me to quickly connect with...See Leon's full profile

I specialize in teaching creative writing (all genres) to students who want to take their writing to the next level. I believe in igniting curiosity through play. I offer personalized writing lessons and coaching. All genres welcome. I work with students in 6th grade and up. Meet online or in person. My office is in...See Margaret's full profile

I'm glad to help you in the same way. Do you already know English well, but you’d like to improve your English writing? I help with that, too. For example, I am helping a working professional write high-quality English communications to help his business. Similarly, I help English-speaking...See Eva's full profile

During high school I took AP Literature and Composition, and AP Language and Composition. I scored a 5 on both of the corresponding AP exams. Additionally, I am quite experienced in college level nonfiction writing, having taken a number of core humanities classes, Spanish composition classes, STEM writing classes, and...See Kalvin's full profile

I have tutored K-12 grade for 14 years and college level courses for eight years. I spent the last year tutoring low-income students for the Orland School District. See Solana's full profile

Every student is different and has different needs. As an experienced Math Professor, I am able to utilize several different methods to help any student learn the material, which translates very well for in person tutoring. Currently, I am a college Mathematics professor. I do my best to stay current with the best...See Rolando's full profile

Dr. Jeffrey is a university lecturer, Scholastic judge, and published writer. He is currently a Teacher of Special Programs at Berkeley School of Education. He was a Scholastic competition writing judge in 2025 and selected to be one of one of the teaching fellows in the California Writing Project, KQED (National Public...See Jeffrey's full profile

I’m a Credentialed English teacher with over fifteen years of experience working with middle and high school students, both in traditional classrooms and in one-to-one settings. I specialize in essay support from brainstorm to final draft, reading strategies for all types of readers, test prep, and all the...See Nina's full profile

I currently help some students with middle school level English needs. Mostly it is with sentence structure and wording. I enjoyed helping with some book reports that required a student to see parallel themes throughout multiple books. I help students develop their abilities to use contextual evidence with proper...See Bridget's full profile

My best experiences as a tutor have been with the students who needed me most, learning how they needed to learn. I have been a tutor in one setting or another since childhood. As an undergraduate I was a teacher's assistant in English, German and Astronomy, a grader in Calculus and a tutor in Physics for...See Francesca's full profile

Hi, I'm David - I specialize in SAT prep for high school students, and over the past decade I've helped students move from frustration and self-doubt to hitting scores they didn't think were possible. My students typically improve between 150 and 250 points within 8-12 weeks, with consistent practice between sessions. My...See David's full profile

Need help with your day to day English conversational skills? Have you relocated to the U.S. and your spouse is struggling with the English language? Are you Are you studying for the TOEIC or TOEFL exams? If so, I can help. I am the son of immigrants, with a native Japanese wife. I have been coaching...See Ken's full profile

I am a native Japanese and English speaker, with formal education and bilingual work experience in both Japan and the US. I've taught English/ESL in Japan and the US, and have extensive experience working, communicating, and educating non-native speakers of English. I've worked...See Naomi's full profile

"You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives." ~Clay P. Bedford I earned a Ph.D. doing Genetics research at the University of Utah. Knowledge is always fascinating to me: a concept is not just a concept,...See Heng's full profile

California Adult Education credential: English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and Social Studies. I work as an Intermediate/Advanced ESL instructor in a local school. English is my first language, but I learned another language (Brazilian Portuguese) through immersion and...See Menaka's full profile

Before college, I completed AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics, and earned a 1550 SAT (780 Math, 770 Reading & Writing). I began tutoring during the COVID-19 pandemic with Genify, where I worked with elementary students in math, English, science, and social studies by creating personalized...See Alexandra's full profile

- Provide explicit instruction in grammar, including sentence structure, verb tenses, and parts of speech. - Support students in applying grammar skills to improve clarity, accuracy, and organization in writing. - Identify and address common grammatical errors through targeted feedback and guided practice. - Teach...See Marite's full profile

If your child is learning math in French and coming home frustrated, I can help. I am fluent in French and have years of experience tutoring students at French immersion schools in math and other subjects. Working through the math is one challenge, and working through it in French is another, and I am able to do both....See Romy's full profile