The Best Reading Tutors in Walnut Creek, CA

Reading is one of the important areas of any language. For the English student it is important to not only correctly understand the meaning of the written word but also to have a grasp on the context. I work with students on a variety of strategies to decipher and carve out the meaning of, for example, test and...See Barbara's full profile

Regardless of their ages, I help my students realize their potentials and achieve the outcomes toward which they strive. Their success is also my success and, therefore, I find my work extremely rewarding. I specialize in tutoring English, especially reading and writing, but have also tutored students in...See Nima's full profile

I can tutor on letter sounds, comprehension and reading storiesSee Christina'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 completed the course requirements for a teaching certificate in reading at the graduate level. I have also taught reading skills to ESL students for 25+ years.See Mijin's full profile

I love reading and it has always been a hobby of mine. I know that reading a variety of literature types and sources dramatically improves comprehension. Thus, I will incorporate different readings into my tutoring where applicable. I will also work with students to enhance their reading...See Christine's full profile

Bachelor's in Education Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as Second Language Teaching since 2004 See Elizabeth's full profile

Fully credentialed English teacher for grades 6-12.See David's full profile

Welcome to my profile! My name is Alison, and I am a physician with over 10 years of tutoring and mentoring experience. I earned my B.S. in Biology from Duke University and my M.D. from the University of California, San Diego. Throughout my academic and medical training, I have been passionate about helping students...See Alison's full profile

Prior to that, I worked as a literacy specialist at underserved middle schools in The Bronx for three years. During this time, I taught students in small groups and on an individual basis, helping them to bolster their reading skills, solidify their academic confidence, and establish grade-level reading...See Mary's full profile

My name is Ollie and I am currently a school psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and PhD candidate. I have tutored kids from ages 5 to 18 in every subject including some at the college level. Pretty much any subject that you'll need help in, I'm sure I could help! My strongest subject is Spanish. I was raised in...See Olivia'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

¡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

I have always believed in the importance of education and I am looking forward to help students make learning fun and successful. I am known for making my lessons engaging, whether it is test prep or chess! I scored a 36 on the science and reading section of the ACT and have experience tutoring for all sections...See Sarina's full profile

Certified teacher with over a decade of teaching experience.See Anni'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

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

-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

I currently work in a public elementary school teaching children with a specific learning disability. I teach mostly fluency and writing to students in grades 2-5. I also teach some reading comprehension, morphology, phonics, word problems and math. I started studying French as a child and have spent time in...See Cecily'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

Welcome to my classroom! My name is Ellen and I completed my undergraduate degree from Occidental College in cognitive neuroscience. Later, I pursued social psychology in my masters and PhD degrees at the University of Cambridge. Recently, I've been teaching college psychology classes and advising PhD students in their...See Ellen'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 composition, reading, and critical thinking college courses. I’m equally comfortable with native and ELL learners of most...See Guillaume's full profile

I’ve taken both AP English classes (English Literature and Language) and received 5’s on both tests. I am also an experienced tutor through Wyzant, Kumon, and other private tutoring. I also have a B.A. in history. See Madeline'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

...artificial intelligence. I worked directly with students 1-1 in my own office hours, and also in larger lecture settings of 20-30 students. I have also tutored reading and writing composition to high school and college students while I was in college. I want to benefit the students I work with as much as possible, and welcome...See Thomas's full profile