The Best Reading Tutors in Walnut Creek, CA

Hi! I'm a current Applied Mathematics student at UC Berkeley with a deep passion for math. Over the past six years, I've dedicated much of my time to tutoring, helping students build confidence and develop a strong foundation in math. I took AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics in high school, earning 5s...See Niharika's full profile

During my time at UC Davis and my time at my previous community college, I worked as a writing tutor and teaching assistant helping students with academic writing, reading comprehension, and grammar, and tutored everything from English essays, to personal statements, to journalism stories, to STEM lab reports. I...See Meghan's full profile

I have lectured at the University level for over six years. I have also hosted and curated a reading series at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each reading has been published as a podcast, which is available through iTunes, showcasing the poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or creative nonfiction of a writer...See Nima's full profile

To maintain Arabic fluency in the US, I read classic novels, and translated children's stories in addition to communicating with my family members. Currently, I am tutoring Arabic at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. A play which will be performed mostly in Arabic. I am also tutoring Arabic to children...See Noelle's full profile

After working with me in Reading and Writing, an ESL community college student improved her grades dramatically, matriculated to USF where she received Cum Laude Honors, and eventually earned an auditing position at PwC. I've had similar success tutoring 1st generation grade school children in English...See Marshal's full profile

I worked 1.5 years in a foreign country and have a tremendous amount of patience with students who are ESL learners. My expertise is tutoring ESL students, as well as writing, reading and grammar. I work exceptionally well with every type of student- learner. My ultimate goal is to help the student achieve...See Chameeta's full profile

I recently located to the East Bay area from Arizona. I have been privately tutoring both in-home and virtually since 2008, and have maintained my clear CA K-12 Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential since 2011. I currently teach multiple Middle and High School subjects virtually, concentrating mostly in all Math levels...See Marc's full profile

Hello! My name is Madeline (Maddie) Alvendia Johnson, B.A., E.d.M. I am an educator, activist, and life-long learner based in Oakland, California. I received my B.A. in History from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I graduated in three years. I received my E.d.M. (Master's in Education) from Harvard...See Madeline's full profile

I am currently working with students on SAT reading skills. See Cecily's full profile

I would be thrilled to use my experience to help you or your child improve in critical reading and writing skills. I teach students how to be comfortable with the writing process, how to carefully read and analyze a text, and how to think critically about important issues. These are not skills reserved...See David's full profile

I'm in Oakland, CA, USA. My 22+ years in the educational arena--and ongoing professional development--have taught me to help students shift from lower- to higher-order thinking, which is really only coaching them to go from knowing the "what" of things to putting all those "whats" together to understand the "hows" and...See Kenisha's full profile

I have a PhD in Music from UC Berkeley, and am a published author. I have excellent critical reading, writing and analysis skills, gained from my eight years as a graduate student in a humanities program. See Rebecca's full profile

Hello my name is Todd. I live in Yakima, Washington. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Administration of Criminal Justice. I received my degree from California State University, Hayward. After receiving my degree, I substitute taught for the Antioch School District located in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have a Master's...See Todd's full profile

My specialties include, but are not limited to, English Language Arts, Reading, Comprehension, Writing, Literature, Spelling, Grammar and Vocabulary. My abilities are strong in tutoring all academic subjects in high stake exams such as SAT English, CASHEE English, ACT, Subject Tests and AP courses. I passed the...See Eileen's full profile

¡Hola a todos! Ciao a tutti! My love for languages influenced me to study Linguistics and Italian during my time at San Francisco State University. I was fortunate to be able to study abroad in Italy for a year at a full-immersion university. This opportunity enabled me to gain fluency in the Italian language and...See Elisabeth's full profile

My background is in Marketing and Public Relations. After many years I wanted a change. I decided to go to Costa Rica for my TEFL Certification to learn to teach English as a Second Language (ESL). I’ve been teaching now for 10 years. I specialize in Speaking by building confidence in all areas of learning...See Jessica's full profile

I began teaching students in high school, received formal training during my sophomore year of college, and subsequently became an independent instructor. I have helped many students improve reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, and writing. See Menaka's full profile

Trained in Slingerland Methodology, an Orton-Gillingham based multisensory (visual, kinesthetic, auditory) structured sequential learning process to master core reading and spelling skills. Verified as a qualified Structured Literacy instructor by the International Dyslexia Association. By building phonemic...See Shawn's full profile

My name is Demaris and I've been tutoring privately for over ten years. I tutor in most subjects but math is my specialty. I've worked with elementary school student up to adults. I love my work. I have a BA in Sociology, and since graduating I have completed six ECE units and I continue to take math classes at...See S. Demaris's full profile

I have the world's first PhD in AI Ethics. I designed courses in this field comprising classic anthropology readings and methods. I completed 80 semi-structured interviews for my PhD fieldwork.See Thomas'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

-Taught ELA lessons for a class of kindergarten students (UC Berkeley 21st century summer program 2021) -Have 1-on-1 experience tutoring Pre-K through 2nd grade students in early reading and writing practices See Alicia's full profile

Major literary works, in entirety or excerpted, will be discussed that are appropriate to current grade level reading and comprehension with the goal of improving reading to desired grade level. Reading silently and reading aloud will be implemented, for understanding of various literary...See RD's full profile

First, I am a trained International Baccalaureate English teacher, guiding students through the careful analysis of both literary and nonliterary (including visual) texts. I have taught 1st-year composition, reading, and critical thinking college courses. I’m equally comfortable with native and ELL learners of...See Guillaume's full profile

Hello! I have been tutoring since 2011 and a credentialed teacher since 2014. I've literally taught coast-to-coast, starting off in Boston and Newark, NJ before moving to the Bay Area. I have had the pleasure to teach students from just about every background and ability level. Most recently, I taught at Vista High...See Jared's full profile