Best San Francisco Tutors

Hello! I have been a professional tutor since 2003, specializing in math (pre-algebra through AP calculus), AP statistics, and standardized test preparation. I am very effective in helping students to not just get a better grade, but to really understand the subject matter and the reasons why things work the way they do. I do this in a way that is positive, supportive, and also fun. I explain difficult math and science concepts in simple English, and continue working with students until they ... Read more

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Statistics

Interested in learning Japanese, but not sure how to get started?! I can help. I offer practical and interactive tutoring sessions to help you achieve your goal. Class material: If you have your own, great, I can help you with that. If you don't, that is perfectly fine. We can design the class together to suit your level and interests. We will work hard, but I promise, it will be fun and exciting! A little about me. I am a Japanese native. I have been living in the SF Bay Area for 30 year... Read more

Japanese, Tango

I am a registered nurse and specialize in helping RN and PN candidates prepare for the NCLEX licensing exam. Tutoring can be done face-to-face or on-line, using guided review of practice questions and other resources. Many of my successful students are non-native speakers of English or came to me with special challenges, such as severe test anxiety, dyslexia or other learning differences. I individualize my approach according to the needs, schedule and budget of each student. In addition,... Read more

Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, English, Nursing, TOEFL, Elementary (K-6th)

Hi, I'm Heather! I have experience, knowledge, and patience. Feeling stuck? My specialty is being able to find many ways to explain the same problem. Formulas can be forgotten, especially during a test, so my strategy is to help students understand the core concepts so they can move on to the next level. I have years of experience, and enjoy working with, ADHD students, gifted and talented students, and even special needs students. After undergrad I worked as a teacher, then received an MB... Read more

Algebra 1, Algebra 2

I grew up in China and I am a native Mandarin speaker. I started learning English when I was eight years old and speak English at a native level as well. I graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Master's Degree in Asian and Pacific Studies. I have rich experience as a Mandarin tutor. When I was in China, I tutored English-speaking students on the HSK Level 4 test and helped them pass the test in one semester. I also helped English-speaking business persons improve their conv... Read more

Chinese, TOEFL

I have been teaching foreign and American students English, essay writing, literature, and grammar for over 7 years. Need late night help with an English literature essay, term paper, college entrance essay or grammar homework? I can help. I have Skype and can tutor remotely or in San Francisco. I have a B.A. degree from the University of Texas at Austin. I have taught students in grades 1-12 and college students as well. If you have a term paper emergency or just need a better understanding... Read more

Vocabulary, Grammar, General Computer, Reading, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL, Proofreading

I own a B.A. in Liberal Studies-Teacher Education, and 16 years' experience teaching students in all grades K-12 as a: tutor (9 years), substitute teacher (9 years), lead teacher (11 years), teaching assistant (4 years), and full-time volunteer (1 year)--in public, independent private (co-ed, and single-sex for both genders), parochial, cooperative, immersion, and charter schools. I am also an author of three nonfiction books--published in 2012, 2015, and 2018. My second book examines childre... Read more

American History, Grammar, Prealgebra, Reading, Writing, Geography, English, Literature

I'm a Japanese native, who was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. Although I've become a naturalized citizen in the U.S., I've kept up with the very special language: Japanese. I've been tutoring Japanese as well as ESL as an independent private teacher (as a contractor) for over 30 years. I also have an extensive experience being an interpreter and a translator. I once taught at ABC Languages in San Francisco, and Sakura Gakuen in Pleasanton, CA. But I much prefer tutoring on an independent ba... Read more

ESL/ESOL, Japanese

I am a math/reading/writing and organizational skills tutor for students from kindergarten to college. A little bit about me: In May 2015, I graduated summa cum laude from the Dominican University of California, where I earned a BA in Liberal Studies/Teacher Education, a minor in mathematics and Honors. While at Dominican, I had ample classroom and one-on-one experience with students. I worked as an assistant teacher in six different elementary school classrooms (ranging from K-5) throughou... Read more

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Grammar, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Reading, Trigonometry

Violinist Leah F. hails from Denver, Colorado where she has earned recognition as a soloist, chamber musician and arts humanitarian. Ms. F. recently graduated from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of renowned violinist, Ian Swensen. Trading coasts, in the Fall of 2020, Leah will be entering a Master of Music Degree program at the Longy School of Music of Bard College where she will be a teaching assistant to Paula Majerfeld. Ms. F. has trained and volunteered in t... Read more

Music Theory, Violin