Miss Barbara Experienced-Patient-Fun Reading-25YRS
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About
With 25 years of experience teaching young children to read, I specialize in phonics and reading comprehension, and I love teaching early math using a classical approach. I previously owned and operated my own tutoring business in Palo Alto, CA, for ten years. Now, I offer remote instruction in the following subjects via Microsoft Teams: phonics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, sentence structure, and early math.
Barbara McNally
Apple-Cat Tutoring
I love working with young students; they are so full of wonder, and we have fun learning together!
Overview
Hired 21 times
Background checked
1 employee
21 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via PayPal and Venmo.
Services offered
Student grade level
Pre-K
Elementary school
Subject area
General reading and writing
Reading comprehension
Work location
I work remotely (phone or internet)
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Krystina B.
Sep 14, 2026
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Mrs. Barbara has been absolutely wonderful! Since working with her, I have noticed a tremendous improvement in his confidence and reading skills. He is now able to break down words, sound them out, and identify words with multiple syllables. I am beyond pleased with his progress in such a short time and truly appreciate her patience, dedication, and encouragement. I highly recommend her to any parent looking for a caring and effective tutor!
Details: Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Miss Barbara Experienced-Patient-Fun Reading-25YRS's reply
Thank you so much. I have really enjoyed working with your son!
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Alexis I.
Oct 7, 2026
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Miss Barbara is AMAZING! I was searching for tutoring sessions for my 6-yr old who was struggling to read and learn sight words. Luckily i ran across Miss Barbaras' profile and I fell in love. She is so patient with my child and discovered the gaps that needed to be filled in order for my child to be successful. Before my child started tutoring with Miss Barbara, he had very little interest in attending school due to not feeling confident enough and scared to get answers wrong. After a few weeks of attending tutoring, he has shown so much interest in going to school and his grades are AMAZING. I'm so proud of how much he has improved and I will continue to support Miss Barbara with tutoring; I can't wait to see my child progress even more. Thanks so much we love you and all of your amazing work.
Details: Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Tavia A.
Apr 9, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
My son loves his afternoon tutoring. She makes learning fun for him and he is always ready to sign on and get started. His reading has improved so much that his grades have even improved at school. Ms. Barbara is a joy and a big help to my sons education.
Details: Elementary school • General reading and writing • Reading comprehension • Creative writing • Basic • Improve grades at school • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Nikoo A.
Sep 29, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
In just a short time, my 8-year-old has developed a newfound passion for reading. Miss Barbara's approach is engaging and effective, making learning enjoyable. We're excited to see our son's progress continue with her fantastic tutoring. Highly recommended!
Details: Elementary school • Reading comprehension • General reading and writing • Native speaker • Learn new topics and techniques • More than once a week • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Aarti s.
Jul 31, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
My daughter was really lacking behind in reading and writing and Mrs. Barbara helped her and provided guidance in the right direction to achieve success. She is really an awesome teacher. I would highly recommend Mrs. Barbara.
Details: Elementary school • Reading comprehension • Essay writing / review • Basic • Improve grades at school • Once a week • 45 minutes • I travel to the reading and writing tutor • The reading and writing tutor travels to me
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Credentials
Background Check
Barbara Mcnally
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My initial visit is free. I will assess your needs and let you know about my programs. All my lessons are on line, and I use Microsoft Teams. I charge $45/hour. My lessons are one hour in length. If one family schedules over 3 hours of tutoring in one week, there is a discounted price. I accept payments through Venmo or Cash App. Payments are due at the end of the calendar week they are delivered.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We can schedule a meeting on line through Microsoft Teams. It is free to download, simple to work, and has no time limit. My initial consultation is free. We can set up a schedule of tutoring sessions at that time, if we find we are a good match.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor of Science degree. I have taught in private schools for several years, and I have tutored over 25 years and have had my own tutoring business for 20 years.
