The Best Reading Tutors in San Mateo, CA

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 read extensively in many literary genres. Reading is a passion of mine, and I love to share this passion with others.See Joseph's full profile

I have had experience tutoring numerous students from kindergarten up to high school in math (elementary, pre-algebra, algebra I, algebra II, geometry, trigonometry and functions/precalculus) as well as reading, writing, organizational skills and SSAT prep. I have a passion for working with students who...See Alyssa's full profile

Annotation, inferences, post-its. Active reading + comprehension strategies.See Sarah's full profile

I have 14 years of experience teaching reading and literacy across K–12, including work with students who need support in comprehension, fluency, and detail retention. I specialize in breaking down complex texts, teaching active reading strategies, and helping students build confidence as independent...See Jason's full profile

I taught English for 9 years, grades 8-12, specifically focusing upon successfully teaching our students strategies with reading and writing. I was also an administrator (principal, vice principal) for 13 years overseeing middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (9-12) English departments. As principal and vice...See Stephen's full profile

Using this approach, I support students to learn and achieve their educational goals by first helping them to discover their preferred learning styles and then teaching them to effectively utilize learning strategies based on those learning styles. There are many approaches to teaching students to read...See Marie's full profile

This previous year I worked as an Instructional Assistant in the Special Education program at Mountain View High School, aiding daily in 3 sections of English 1 and 2. I helped students understand grammar concepts, particularly in the context of writing assignments based on the literature we were reading. I also...See Amasa's full profile

I graduated from Cornell University and Yale Law. I have many years of experience tutoring in a wide variety of subjects and all ages, from small kids to junior high to high school, and kids with learning disabilities. I am also available to tutor adults who are preparing for the GRE, LSAT, or wish to learn a second...See Romy's full profile

I ran a extracurricular high school prep class that prepared students for the ACT English section. We focus on reading strategies along with quick shortcuts to identifying the wrong answer choices so one can eliminate quickly and move on. I always add small tips to my curriculum, like what to eat before the test,...See Skyler's full profile

[I appreciate all inquiries and respond promptly to inquiries, but not mass emails to multiple tutors.] Dr. Jeffrey was a university lecturer and tutor from 2003-2017. He has helped students of all ages, including secondary school, college, postgraduate, and executive clients. From 2020-22, he helped almost 30...See Jeffrey's full profile

I am a Cambridge-Certified (CELTA) English teacher and have taught students from over 20 different countries. My best qualification though is that I aced the SAT Critical Reading (800/800). From the very first session, I will make you feel smart and confident in your abilities. You will leave each session...See Aaron's full profile

In high school I tutored younger students in science and math. During my undergradaute studies I tutored fellow college students in math and psychology, and also spent time tutoring elementary school children in reading, English, and math. I love learning, and more importantly, I love sharing the gift of...See Katrina's full profile

ACT Science tests only very limited scientific knowledge. Once those are in place, the test is essentially reading skill test. Students need to be able to find information in tables, graphs, and paragraphs first. After that, students are required to analyze the logic behind the phenomena. The more difficult...See Heng's full profile

I am experienced in working with students to help them advance their skills in reading, writing, speaking English, making public presentations, and building life long learning skills. I have taught Spanish to new speakers of the language assisting them to read, write, and converse with fluency. I am also...See Melissa's full profile

I am very qualified to tutor reading. I am not impatient or pushy but gentle and calm in guiding my student to deciphering the words being read.See Gretchen's full profile

Hi, my name is Kalvin and I have a Master's and Bachelor's in Biotechnology, a Bachelor's in Microbiology and Immunology, and a minor in Spanish from UNR. I currently work as a researcher and have extensive experience tutoring AP, nursing, med-school, and graduate school level microbiology, chemistry, and molecular...See Kalvin's full profile

Hello, I’m a dedicated tutor with a strong background in science and technology, holding a B.S. in Biology from UC Davis and an M.S. in Biotechnology from Stanford. I specialize in teaching science and mathematics, helping students build a deep understanding of complex concepts. Beyond academics, my love for...See Sean's full profile

SAT Reading is a great subject. It demands working on your vocabulary, critical thinking and reading quickness. I like to work the challenge by breaking it down in categories of questions and working carefully in each one. See Felipe's full profile

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...See Hannah's full profile

I have 14 years experience tutoring. All 14 of those years I have tutored K-12 students. I cater sessions to the individual student. I've helped Kindergarten students learn to read, shown 3rd graders how to multiply, and 6th graders how to write reports. I've used my background in science to help...See Solana's full profile

Enjoy seeing your child smile as he or she learns to read. I help your kindergarten through third-grade child master reading. The first step is a "Read Well Now" parent consultation. Then I work with your child, incorporating fun games and floor activities (in person or remote)....See Eva's full profile

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate understanding of...See Lucy's full profile

I am working toward my PhD in biochemistry, and I read scientific literature daily to maintain my knowledge in the subject. Many of the most popular scientific journals have word limits, and are very dense as a result, requiring a lot of experience to be able to understand them. I have learned a variety of...See Hannah's full profile

In high school, I received 5’s on the AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, and AP Literature exams, and I finished my freshman year of college with a GPA of 3.855. I have experience tutoring everyone from elementary schoolers to Stanford classmates in everything from Pre-Algebra to Calculus III to reading skills to...See Julia's full profile