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Avatar for EduRaptor - Online Physics & All K-12 Tutoring
Avatar for EduRaptor - Online Physics & All K-12 Tutoring
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EduRaptor - Online Physics & All K-12 Tutoring
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EduRaptor - Online Physics & All K-12 Tutoring

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Exceptional 5.0

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Reading and Writing Tutoring

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  • Serves San Mateo, CA
Katie B says, "Mr. Nevels as an excellent chemistry tutor. He understood how the teacher taught things in the classroom and how a simpler explanation w tips which made it easier to remember. He was also very accommodating with hisschedule which we appreciated since the test was approaching."See more
Katie B says, "Mr. Nevels as an excellent chemistry tutor. He understood how the teacher taught things in the classroom and how a simpler explanation w tips which made it easier to remember. He was also very accommodating with hisschedule which we appreciated since the test was approaching."
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Improve English
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Improve English

Exceptional 5.0

(21)

Exceptional 5.0

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ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons, Reading and Writing Tutoring

  • 42 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Mateo, CA
Barush M. says, "Elizabeth has been showing a remarkable ability to engage with me as a student and her excellent communication skills help to build a strong foundation for high achievement levels in a short period of time I highly recommend Elizabeth for any person that want to improve their English in a reasonable period of time Elizabeth es excelente como maestra, ayuda con su proceso a desarrollar herramientas de comunicación efectiva ,la cual crea una base para lograr progreso en un corto periodo de tiempo Recomiendo a Elizabeth para cualquier persona que quiere mejorar su Ingles en un periodo razonable de tiempo"See more
Barush M. says, "Elizabeth has been showing a remarkable ability to engage with me as a student and her excellent communication skills help to build a strong foundation for high achievement levels in a short period of time I highly recommend Elizabeth for any person that want to improve their English in a reasonable period of time Elizabeth es excelente como maestra, ayuda con su proceso a desarrollar herramientas de comunicación efectiva ,la cual crea una base para lograr progreso en un corto periodo de tiempo Recomiendo a Elizabeth para cualquier persona que quiere mejorar su Ingles en un periodo razonable de tiempo"
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Learn English with Stefanie
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Learn English with Stefanie

Exceptional 5.0

(6)

Exceptional 5.0

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ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

Great value
  • 4 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Mateo, CA
Aliya H. says, "Stephanie is amazing! Stephanie has helped and is continuing to help me with building my core muscles, and with neck and back issues. She is always punctual. She is prepared for every class with new and increasingly difficult (at my pace) exercises. She always checks every position so I am doing them correctly. I would highly recommend her to everyone. Love her!"See more
Aliya H. says, "Stephanie is amazing! Stephanie has helped and is continuing to help me with building my core muscles, and with neck and back issues. She is always punctual. She is prepared for every class with new and increasingly difficult (at my pace) exercises. She always checks every position so I am doing them correctly. I would highly recommend her to everyone. Love her!"
Avatar for Carol: Expert Tutor Reading, Writing, & Speaking
Avatar for Carol: Expert Tutor Reading, Writing, & Speaking
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Carol: Expert Tutor Reading, Writing, & Speaking
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Carol: Expert Tutor Reading, Writing, & Speaking

Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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Reading and Writing Tutoring

  • 22 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Mateo, CA
Rups L. says, "My 7th-grade daughter struggled with reading, vocabulary, and comprehension, making English her most challenging subject. This impacted her performance in other areas, including math word problems. She disliked reading, and post-COVID learning gaps only made things worse. Finding Ms. Carol was a game-changer. In just a few months, my daughter’s diagnostic test showed an impressive 25% growth, placing her in the stretch growth category. She is now mid-level 7 in comprehension and has surpassed phonics and high-frequency words. Ms. Carol’s structured approach, patience, and personalized guidance have transformed her confidence and skills. She assigns targeted homework; tracks progress and gently pushes her beyond her comfort zone. Thanks to Ms. Carol, my daughter is now catching up fast and finding success in reading. We are incredibly grateful and highly recommend her to any parent looking for a dedicated and effective tutor!"See more
Rups L. says, "My 7th-grade daughter struggled with reading, vocabulary, and comprehension, making English her most challenging subject. This impacted her performance in other areas, including math word problems. She disliked reading, and post-COVID learning gaps only made things worse. Finding Ms. Carol was a game-changer. In just a few months, my daughter’s diagnostic test showed an impressive 25% growth, placing her in the stretch growth category. She is now mid-level 7 in comprehension and has surpassed phonics and high-frequency words. Ms. Carol’s structured approach, patience, and personalized guidance have transformed her confidence and skills. She assigns targeted homework; tracks progress and gently pushes her beyond her comfort zone. Thanks to Ms. Carol, my daughter is now catching up fast and finding success in reading. We are incredibly grateful and highly recommend her to any parent looking for a dedicated and effective tutor!"
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Read with Grace
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Read with Grace
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Reading and Writing Tutoring, ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

  • Serves San Mateo, CA
My first student was my severely dyslexic sister who was in 8th grade reading at 1st grade level. For years teachers told me she needed to read more and she was eventually catch up. Nothing worked until I found the Orton-Gillingham method. Not only is she able to read now but she is addicted to a series of novels! I am trained and certified in the Barton System which one of the most comprehensive Orton-Gillingham based programs. The Orton-Gillingham method is the golden standard in teaching reading to children and adults with dyslexia. I have taken Lindamood-Bell's Lips training workshop on phonemic awareness for my most severely dyslexic students. I have also taken Susan Barton's 6-day graduate level Screening for Dyslexia seminar. In addition to my O.G.-based training, I have taken countless Linguistics and Structured Word Inquiry courses to expose my students to a scientific approach to orthography. Every word has a story and meaningful reasons for the way it is spelled, even so-called "sight words!" Using SWI, students use critical thinking, expand their vocabulary, and improve reading comprehension. Signs of Dyslexia: - Terrible spelling (Number 1 sign of Dyslexia) - Unable to sound out unknown words or nonsense words - Unable to retain spelling words from spelling tests - Slow choppy reading - Relies on context clues when reading - Makes guesses when reading I tutor all students (ages 6 to adult) online using a screen sharing software. My hourly rate applies to 55-minute sessions. I look forward to hearing from you!See more
My first student was my severely dyslexic sister who was in 8th grade reading at 1st grade level. For years teachers told me she needed to read more and she was eventually catch up. Nothing worked until I found the Orton-Gillingham method. Not only is she able to read now but she is addicted to a series of novels! I am trained and certified in the Barton System which one of the most comprehensive Orton-Gillingham based programs. The Orton-Gillingham method is the golden standard in teaching reading to children and adults with dyslexia. I have taken Lindamood-Bell's Lips training workshop on phonemic awareness for my most severely dyslexic students. I have also taken Susan Barton's 6-day graduate level Screening for Dyslexia seminar. In addition to my O.G.-based training, I have taken countless Linguistics and Structured Word Inquiry courses to expose my students to a scientific approach to orthography. Every word has a story and meaningful reasons for the way it is spelled, even so-called "sight words!" Using SWI, students use critical thinking, expand their vocabulary, and improve reading comprehension. Signs of Dyslexia: - Terrible spelling (Number 1 sign of Dyslexia) - Unable to sound out unknown words or nonsense words - Unable to retain spelling words from spelling tests - Slow choppy reading - Relies on context clues when reading - Makes guesses when reading I tutor all students (ages 6 to adult) online using a screen sharing software. My hourly rate applies to 55-minute sessions. I look forward to hearing from you!
Avatar for “InPronunci:” AI - American Accent Program App
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“InPronunci:” AI - American Accent Program App
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“InPronunci:” AI - American Accent Program App

Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

  • 4 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Mateo, CA
Marina L. says, "Inpronunci is the best app for my accent training! The subscription costs lower than any accent coaches here, and it has human-based instructions which makes this app very unique and effective. Each practice "pronunci speaks" tells me what to focus on and how to practice - it is very helpful! Thanks to prof. Alex who introduced me to Inpronunci! He is very helpful and told me everything howe to succeed in the app training! I highly recommend this app for everybody who wants to learn how to speak English fluently and dont want to pay too much for the accent coach!"See more
Marina L. says, "Inpronunci is the best app for my accent training! The subscription costs lower than any accent coaches here, and it has human-based instructions which makes this app very unique and effective. Each practice "pronunci speaks" tells me what to focus on and how to practice - it is very helpful! Thanks to prof. Alex who introduced me to Inpronunci! He is very helpful and told me everything howe to succeed in the app training! I highly recommend this app for everybody who wants to learn how to speak English fluently and dont want to pay too much for the accent coach!"

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