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The Best 5th grade Tutors in South San Francisco, CA

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Eva S.

100/hour

Near South San Francisco, CA

School Success Now for Elementary Students (K - 6th grade)

5.0 (315)

940 hours tutoring

Bring the joy of learning to your kindergarten through sixth-grade child. I help children enjoy learning and build a foundation of confidence in reading, writing, math, and other elementary-school subjects. A former child psychotherapist, I have doctoral-level training in child development, learning, brain function,...

Richard A.

175/hour

Near South San Francisco, CA

Professional K-6th Academic Tutor at Baywood School and At Home

5.0 (479)

1,744 hours tutoring

I am qualified to tutor Elementary (K-6th) because I have direct experience tutoring children in this age range. I worked with Newton, The Children's Learning Center, Inc. (headquartered in Foster City, CA) and worked with this age group at Baywood Elementary School in San Mateo, CA. I tutored children each...

Ricky is amazing!

Ricky is a spectacular tutor - he immediately established a connection with my daughter (who was initially reticent about tutoring)....gave me a thorough synopsis of their session afterward...and was very flexible and understandin... - SHARON, 15 lessons with Richard

James P.

65/hour

Near South San Francisco, CA

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

5.0 (1163)

4,184 hours tutoring

I hold a valid California multiple-subject credential which is required for elementary education. I have just retired after a 22-year career in the schools of Alameda, California. I am very knowledgeable about paragraph writing, as well as grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

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

Jason M.

125/hour

Near South San Francisco, CA

Credentialed Elementary Teacher (K–6) | Literacy & Math Foundations

5.0 (40)

191 hours tutoring

I am a credentialed elementary classroom teacher with over a decade of experience teaching and tutoring students in grades K–6. I currently teach in a K–2 classroom, with a strong focus on foundational reading, phonics, writing, and elementary mathematics. My work includes literacy intervention, math skill...

Engaging & patient with our 3rd grade son!

We have been working with Jason for the last few weeks, following our initial meeting. He has met our son where he is, identified topics and areas of interest, and utilized those to drive the lessons which has helped keep our 9yo ... - Leialoha, 8 lessons with Jason

Menaka M.

80/hour

Near South San Francisco, CA

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

5.0 (158)

430 hours tutoring

I have experience as a volunteer afterschool tutor for elementary school students. I also taught an afterschool SSAT middle school class to a group of 20-30 students. My teaching style is encouraging and creative. I use tactile teaching methods when appropriate in math lessons, which I have found especially effective in...

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

Hannah T.

450/hour

Near South San Francisco, CA

Stanford & Castilleja; admissions consulting; robotics & AI recruiter

5.0 (75)

438 hours tutoring

I attended a rigorous elementary school, Challenger School before Castilleja School in Palo Alto. During Challenger, we underwent daily morning drills in math, spelling, grammar, language arts, social studies, and science. Challenger successfully imparted foundational skills that led to my success in junior high. At...

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

Alyssa M.

156/hour

Near South San Francisco, CA

Experienced Math and Organization Tutor

5.0 (294)

1,834 hours tutoring

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Dominican University of California, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies/Teacher Preparation, a minor in mathematics and Honors in 2015. While at Dominican, I had ample classroom and one-on-one experience with students. I worked as an assistant teacher in six...

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

Marie F.

60/hour

Near South San Francisco, CA

Caring and Patient Elementary Educator with 10+ Years' Experience

4.9 (322)

1,612 hours tutoring

I am an experienced English/Language Arts and English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, tutor and Academic Intervention specialist. I have taught and tutored students ages 5 to 13, with a special expertise in working with 4th and 5th grade students on Reading and Writing challenges. I am also experienced at tutoring...

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

Sara B.

70/hour

Near South San Francisco, CA

30+ Years experience for K-6 tutoring

4.9 (1030)

4,070 hours tutoring

Response time: 32 minutes

For over 30 years, I’ve tutored K–6 students. My K-6 experience includes two years of teaching to this age in Japan, which deepened my understanding of how young learners acquire language and build confidence. I create engaging, age-appropriate lessons that meet students where they are and help them grow. My goal is...

Knowledgeable Career Development Tutor

For the past two months Sara has been helping me develop well rounded cover letters and brushing up my resume. With her help I was able to secure a winter/spring internship, and is helping me with summer internship applications. S... - Anna, 36 lessons with Sara

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India B.

80/hour

Certified Elementary Teacher with Master’s and 5+ Years Experience

5.0 (129)

589 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

I hold a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and have over five years of classroom teaching experience. I specialize in supporting students in grades 2–6, focusing on foundational skills in reading, writing, and math. As a certified...

From the 18th to the 72nd Percentile—Thank You Ms. India!

Ms. India has been an incredible tutor for our 3rd grader, and we are so grateful for her! At the start of the school year, our daughter was at the 18th percentile on the STAR reading assessment, and she has now grown to the 72nd... - Karen, 80 lessons with India

Ulrich K.

73/hour

Experienced German language instructor and native speaker

5.0 (366)

1,246 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

I have been a teacher since 1987 and taught as a generalist at public elementary schools in Texas from 1995 to 1998 and from 2007 to 2010. Service records can be provided on request. More recently, I taught 5th and 6th grades at a private school...

Amazing tutor

Ulrich is an amazing tutor. Talking with him feels like talking with a good friend. He is an excellent conversationalist, but he also seems to know exactly when to give feedback or introduce the right concept to help me improve my... - Alan, 24 lessons with Ulrich

Andy F.

60/hour

Doctor of Education with 26 years of experience in all grade levels

5.0 (28)

278 hours tutoring

In addition to teaching high school science and math, I have taught elementary and middle school science, math, and English as a second language. I have experience teaching gifted children in all subject areas as well as struggling learners. My...

Jia L.

240/hour

Tutor with 15+ years experience

InstantBook

Today

5.0 (2166)

13,985 hours tutoring

Response time: 19 minutes

My qualifications lie in a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts. I excel in creating engaging learning experiences that foster a strong foundation in mathematical skills. Additionally, my ability to adapt teaching methods to suit...

Don E.

55/hour

Teacher

5.0 (268)

2,522 hours tutoring

Response time: 32 minutes

I have a K-6 Teaching Credential in the state of California. I have 2 ESL Certificates and have completed training for Orton-Gillingham (a multisensory approach for teaching reading). I have used the teaching curriculum for grades K-3.

Understanding and Knowleadgeable

When we met with Don during our first meeting, he immediately knew what my son needed help with. He has been working with him twice a week and our son has grown leaps and bounds in reading and writing. He received a positive note ... - Rebecca, 68 lessons with Don

Lisa Y.

55/hour

Be the best version of yourself! Patient Elementary K-6th Tutor

5.0 (118)

827 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

Struggling in a subject area? Needing help with focus? I have solutions to challenges that can help you be the best version of yourself! I have taught all grades during my 20+ years in Education, including 10 years at the elementary level. I...

Wonderful tutor!

Lisa is very enjoyable and has really made a connection with my son with special needs. She has patiently gone over his schoolwork with him and kept him engaged. I am very happy! - Laura, 84 lessons with Lisa

Sharon F.

80/hour

Custom Math Tutor: Help or Enrichment for Any Age/Level/Learning Style

5.0 (208)

2,035 hours tutoring

I have the expertise to tutor elementary students (K-6th). I have 12+ years of experience teaching students in grades 4-6. My specialty has been in mathematics, but I have also worked with the language arts program (teaching writing...

Wonderful Math Tutor

Sharon has been tutoring my son for two years. The instruction he was receiving at his school was very uneven. I picked Sharon because she had an undergraduate degree in math and had taught in elementary, middle and high school.... - Rina, 99 lessons with Sharon

Kelli S.

85/hour

Degree in Early Childhood Education, Teacher in private schools 12 yrs

5.0 (696)

1,839 hours tutoring

I was a teacher in private schools for about 12 years and then began helping families at home during Covid lockdowns. I tutor students in grades PreK to fourth as a high impact early literacy tutor and tutor students in-person and online in all...

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

Robert M.

70/hour

Mathematics Tutor with 7+ of teaching and tutoring

5.0 (124)

1,179 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 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, 501 lessons with Robert

Kelly R.

75/hour

Elementary Teacher 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (369)

1,672 hours tutoring

I am a certified elementary teacher, and I have been teaching for fourteen years. I have experience with primary, intermediate, and upper elementary grades. I hold a B.S. in Elementary Education from Penn State University and an M.A. in Literacy...

Wonderful and patient tutor!

Kelly has been working with my two girls (8 and 5 years old). It has been difficult getting them to go on zoom during regular school but they never have any complaints when they have to meet with Kelly. They like the time they g... - Nancy , 68 lessons with Kelly

David L.

50/hour

Retired Middle School Math Teacher

5.0 (227)

1,106 hours tutoring

I am a credential California math teacher. I have taught math in-person, online, and hybrid (both). I have worked with a variety of students including: RSP, English Language Learners, GATE, Special Education, and many others.

Rachel B.

45/hour

German tutor for comprehension and communication

5.0 (1631)

3,564 hours tutoring

Response time: 55 minutes

I have been teaching at the college level since 2001, but I have also had extensive experience babysitting as well as tutoring children. While I have primarily tutored children in foreign languages, I am well versed in children's books and have...

Sharon B.

60/hour

Homeschool teacher with 9 years of teaching elementary school subjects

5.0 (500)

3,374 hours tutoring

I have fifteen years of experience teaching language arts, science, math, art, and music in a homeschool environment. I taught all elementary school subjects for ten years and high school subjects for five years. I used an eclectic approach to...

Abigail C.

320/hour

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

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5.0 (5390)

18,209 hours tutoring

Response time: 2 minutes

I have a lot of experience tutoring elementary school children. This past year, I tutored a fifth grader in math and vocabulary. Before this, I was a volunteer tutor in two school districts, where I tutored math, English, science, and social...

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

Teri K.

60/hour

Experienced K-8 Tutor

5.0 (612)

4,315 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 minutes

I have a B.A. in Elementary Education (K-8), a minor in Spanish , and an M.S. in Literacy. I've been teaching or tutoring for over 20 years.

Great tutor

My daughter has made amazing improvements in her reading working with Teri! We are so happy with her continued progress. - Elizabeth , 75 lessons with Teri

Jerry B.

40/hour

Math Clinician with 30 years experience in K-8

5.0 (252)

549 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 minutes

I have taught in every grade level under my Ohio teaching certificate. My specialization is number sense development, k-5. My Masters Degree is Curriculum and Instruction as a Math Clinician.

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