Top Phonics Tutors serving San Jose
Hannah: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
...my fellow USC students to become more involved in our local communitys education system. I have tutored all subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, Social Studies, Spanish, and SAT/College Prep. My favorite part about tutoring is being able to get creative about my lessons so that I can captivate and empower every student in their learning and help them achieve success. I love spending that extra time to rethink and reframe material in...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, Sociology
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 800
Talia: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
...my B.A. from Williams College in 2008, double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. In 2011, I received my California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy working with...
Education & Certification
Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology
Jennifer: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
...Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Jeanette: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
I love teaching pretty much anything! I began tutoring English, math and science as a freshman in college, then added dance and aerial acrobatics to my repertoire. Now, I specialize in all things English, writing, reading, French and anatomy.
Education & Certification
California State University-Long Beach - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Ashley: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
...includes Academic Essays, Research Papers, Speeches, Creative Writing, Graduate Theses, and Personal Statements. I am also available to assist individuals for whom English is their second language. I have a passion for both language and deep Literary Analysis, and am available for English Reading and Writing assistance, as well as general homework help in Humanities and Proofreading. My teaching philosophy highly emphasizes collaboration: we will work together to improve in areas that need strengthening. I...
Education & Certification
CSUS - Bachelor in Arts, English
Jeanna: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
...strive for academic achievement. I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I also received my TEFL certificate in 2012. I have taught English in South Korea for two years at an after-school academy. Since then I have also taught debate and juvenile justice civics class to middle school and high school students. I am pleased to make your acquaintance and look forward to teaching your child.... I would try...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Psychology
LSAT: 163
Thomas: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
I have been teaching students for the past ten years. I love watching a student grow and achieve their goals! I have worked as a teacher and school administrator, but my real passion lies in working with students one-on-one. I graduated with a degree in Journalism and History from NYU, and love working with students on math, reading, and writing.
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Touro College - Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Jennifer: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
I am committed to providing my students with the best learning experience achievable. I strive to cater to their needs and challenge them to achieve their academic goals. ... I believe that every student can reach their personal potential. In order to do so, both student and educator must communicate with each other to use the student's strengths to overcome any challenges the student may face.... I always like to learn about the student's goals, interests,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy
University of Southern California - Masters, Teaching
Grace: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
I'm a senior at the New York University Stern School of Business majoring in Finance and Economics and minoring in Comparative Literature. I have tutored throughout high school and college, focusing on the areas of SAT preparation and essay editing.
Education & Certification
New York University - Current Undergrad, Finance and Economics, Minor in Comparative Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
Samantha: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
...student-taught 3rd grade and loved it! I was at New City School, an independent school with a focus on Multiple Intelligences. There, I learned a lot about making learning joyful and teaching to the individual child. Since then, I have been working for the Lindbergh School District in Missouri at Long Elementary tutoring students in all aspects of literacy (reading, spelling, writing) and mathematics. I've thoroughly enjoyed meeting with students of different ages, levels, and...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education and Anthropology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Kate: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
I am dedicated to infusing choice into student learning. I specialize in early childhood special education, unschooling, building communities, and bicycle travel. I currently work with organizations that intersect education, the arts, and the environment to bring student-led learning into the public education sector. ... I believe that everyone can learn. The trick is to find out the best ways for each person. They can include a combination of visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and oral. I also...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Bank Street College of Education - Masters, Early Childhood Special and General Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800
Kathleen: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
...a K-2 literacy tutor with A Community for Education, and this past year I worked as a kindergarten teacher at IDEA Public Schools. I will be beginning a Masters Program in Education this fall at the University of Texas at Austin with a certification in teaching 7-12th English. My goal as a professional is to unite my love of literature with my passion for social justice to become an inspirational and effective educator of underserved...
Education & Certification
Hamilton College - Bachelors, English/ Anthropolgoy
The University of Texas at Austin - Current Grad Student, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 750
Chloe: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
...subjects, my specialties are editing college essays, reading comprehension, and all levels of test prep. As an SAT tutor, my students often see great improvements in their abilities during the course of our sessions. Many of their improvements were 50 points over the improvements of other tutored students in the region. During my time at Williams College, I studied Arabic, International Relations, and Film. I also traveled to Europe and the Middle East as part...
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Arabic Studies, Religion
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 770
Anna: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790
Abby: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
...curiosity about different fields of study and my knowledge of history made me a better ESL teacher. For example, if I couldn't think of a synonym for a word or concept, I could offer an example from history or art. My ongoing interest in history also helped me establish rapport with my students, as they were pleased that I knew something about their native countries. Many of my students of English as a Second Language...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelors, History
Boston University - Masters, Education
Eli: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
...have been tutoring students of all ages for several years now. I love getting to know learners one-on-one, discovering their strengths and their potentials. My past students have come from a wide variety of learning backgrounds and abilities, so I am very comfortable with diversity in every way. My professional experience in the classroom gives me a good idea of the expectations placed on students throughout school. School is tough (especially standardized testing), but you...
Education & Certification
Houghton College - Bachelors, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
ACT Reading: 31
Adriane: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
...a graduate of University of Central Florida. I received my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach all elementary grades. I have 6 years experience teaching grades Kindergarten through 4th grade. I specialize in Reading Intervention strategies. During my teaching career, I taught all subjects, including testing strategies for standardized tests. I am passionate about teaching my students to become independent, productive citizens. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Jessica: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
...and enhance my life through learning about the similarities and differences within the European culture. When I am not able to travel, I like to enrich my life by reading novels, participating in 5K runs and cheering on my favorite sports teams. My teaching style reflects my desire to be a life long learner. I believe that you can learn something from everyone you meet and every encounter. Education is truly the key to a...
Education & Certification
Wilkes University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Juliana: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
...Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame with a BA in the Program of Liberal Studies. After graduation, I worked as a teacher at a high adventure outdoor boarding school, where I taught middle school social studies, english, and math. I also worked for the Institute of Reading Development, teaching reading classes to students of all ages. I recently graduated from the University of Alabama with a Masters in Library and Information Studies. My...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
The University of Alabama - Master of Science, Library and Information Science
Nathan: San Jose Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in San Jose, CA
...her education at a personal, one-on-one level, which allows for more attention, creativity, inspiration, and profound break-throughs to take place. I earned my B.A. in philosophy from Kent State University, where I also studied literature and creative writing. Since then I have worked primarily in the field of education, both as a teacher and a tutor. In my free time I enjoy reading, creative writing, composing music, playing tennis, hiking, and camping. The thing I...
Education & Certification
Kent State University at Kent - Associates, Philosophy
Private Phonics Tutoring in San Jose, CA
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San Jose Phonics Tutoring FAQ
Few subjects your child is currently studying likely feel more counterintuitive to you than phonics. If "see" and "sea" are spelled identically, how is your child supposed to distinguish them? The answer is that phonics is an oversimplification intended to try to help young children learn the basics of reading and writing. There are not enough English letters (26) to assign one to each of the language's 42 phonemes, or sounds, so kids are encouraged by phonics to understand the basics before learning about minor details such as "ph" making an "f" sound. If you're still confused, consider bringing in a private tutor to try to help your child understand phonics. Varsity Tutors can connect you with a qualified phonics tutor up to the task.
An experienced and skilled phonics tutor in San Jose, CA, could teach your child how to best use their study time. If they seem to get long vowel sounds and initial consonant blends, there is no reason to study them when the time is better spent on a potential area of weakness, such as deleted phonemes or odd word out problems. The private setting ensures that your student understands one concept before moving on to the next one. After all, your child is unlikely to notice a deleted phoneme if they are still trying to develop phonemic awareness.
One-on-one tutoring in San Jose can afford your child the ability to fine-tune their phonics skills by asking questions and getting immediate feedback. Some students fear that their peers will make fun of them if they struggle in class, so they pretend to follow along even if they have no idea what is going on. A private tutor will encourage questions in an environment free of unwanted distractions, ensuring that your child gets the help they need. You may also be kept abreast of your child's progress, something that many traditional teachers simply do not have the time to do.
Meeting with your child's tutor will never be a problem if you go through Varsity Tutors. The tutors we recommend have open schedules, which may allow you to freely dictate the when and where of every session without regard for another person's itinerary. If your child plays soccer on Sunday mornings, there will never be a Sunday morning session. Likewise, your ability to choose the location allows you to select how much time you are willing to spend in transit. If you opt for our online meeting option, there won't be any transit at all!
An expert phonics tutor in San Jose could help your child gain the knowledge they need to do well in the course and all future phonics-related courses, including standardized exams like the ACT and CAASPP. Our directors will match you with an excellent phonics tutor in San Jose, CA, who might help your child meet your academic and test score goals. Call us today!
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