Tutors

Bright Futures Tutoring Service
Started by a homeschooling mom in 1999. Staff has credentialed teachers in all subjects and grade levels. Bright Futures has a special program for homeschoolers, in which they provide a teacher to actually homeschool the student each day of the week. They provide an enthusiastic teacher who travels to the home. The teacher will work with the ISP to keep records, develop a curriculum, and teach all subjects. They also have tutors throughout the day for homeschoolers who just need assistance in any particular subject. Tutors travel to the home for tutoring sessions. Serving the South Bay and Orange County. Phone: (310) 530-4600, (949) 360-1180
Website: www.brightfuturestutoring.com

Aristar Learning Center
Committed to Your Progress
In Newport Beach
All ages, all subjects, all levels. In-Home Tutoring.
Call (949) 752-2868

Ruth Cheung, Tutor
Ruth's background includes a BA in Chemistry from Cornell University, a MA in Teaching from Cornell University, a MS in Environmental Science, and 5 years high school teaching experience in Chemistry and Physics. Her email address: babyruth627@yahoo.com

Abacus Education Center
Home school and after school help for students struggling in classes. Focus on time-management and having fun while learning.
Abacus_edu@hotmail.com
714-557-9823

Guitar and/or Math Tutoring, Private Instructor
Dave Krutcik has have been tutoring guitar and math for the past 20 years. He has an engineering degree from UCLA and studied classical guitar privately for three years. Dave brings to each tutoring session a "big brother" approach to teaching. He hopes to cultivate a sense of confidence and spirit that gives kids the notion that anything is possible if you just try. For math, Dave covers everything from basic math to algebra to geometry to calculus. He also teaches high School/College Physics. As for guitar, he covers classical, blues, and/or rock music. To make it easier for you, Dave comes to right your doorstep for each session. Guitar sessions are usually one-half hour and math sessions are a full hour. References are available.
You can contact Dave at:
949-707-4616 (home)
714-296-2544 (cell)
email: dkrut1@cox.net

Math Assessment
See the Resources page.

Learning Place
Learning Place specializes in Science and Math tutoring for middle and high school students. Whether you need to improve a struggling grade, are preparing for the SAT, or need the extra edge to ace the AP Chemistry exam, we can help you succeed. Students work one on one with an experienced teacher who is familiar with the curriculum and texbooks for the class, as well as expert in the subject. In addition to personal teaching time, students have access to resources to help them master the subject, such as study guides, practice problems, multimedia, magazines and articles, and the interactive Learning Place website at www.mylearningplace.net. Phone number: 714-906-9896

Clarity Learning
http://www.claritylearning.net/

Tracy Robinson, TR Tutoring
Tracy Robinson is a California credentialed math teacher who received her B.S. in Mathematics from UC Irvine. After teaching in both the private and public school system for five years, she is currently a happy stay-home mom. She tutors math up to and including Elementary math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II/Trig, Math Analysis, and Calculus. Tracy tutors out of her home in Dana Point. She also does tutoring referrals for subjects other than math. You can contact her at paz-tutoring@chaosmt.net or 949-488-0686

Math Tutoring at Julian Charter School
This class is designed for students of all grade and math levels. Students who come will receive tutoring on concepts that are troubling to them specifically. Parents are invited to join and may ask questions, but the teacher's attention will focus on the students registered for the class. Students must bring their math text and plenty of paper to each session. For more information, go to: http://www.juliancharterschool.org/courses/results3.php?q=2

Sean Cox
(949)244-4995
scox@math.uci.edu
Sean is a PhD student at UC-Irvine who provides private tutoring to high school and college math students. He currently leads recitation classes at UC-Irvine in linear algebra and advanced calculus, and has tutored high school calculus and algebra students.

Paige Davis
Paige Davis is a University English Composition teacher at UCI and a reading/writing tutor to kids grades 6-12. As a strong believer in home schooling, Paige is offering her tutoring services for critical and creative thinking skills, reading comprehension skills, and writing composition skills in pre-teens/teens on a private basis. Email her at ppdavis@yahoo.com

Study Buddies Tutoring Group
Specializing in all subjects and all grades. Study Buddy tutors have been working with home school students for over 6 years. Unique combination of group workshops and individual tutoring sessions enables your child to become excited about education, and have fun with it. www.sbtutor.com

Yorba Linda Math Tutor
Does your son or daughter need help with math? Kim Megyesi can help! A certificated teacher with 9 years of experience, Kim specializes in pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry. She also tutors writing and elementary math and provides summer preparation for the upcoming school year. Please email kmegyesi@hotmail.com or call (714) 623-1945.

Tanja L. Lee
A homeschool mom who is a California Multiple Subject Credentialed teacher with a CLAD emphasis and over seven years experience as a public school teacher. Tanja graduated from USC with a BA in Psychology and a masters in Multicultural Education. Previously a Screen Actors Guild Performer, Tanja tends to utilize a lot of hands on and a creative approach to learning that involves music and movement to make learning interesting and meaningful. Tanja has developed some effective methods for Kindergarten and first graders in the area of language arts. Email address: schooldaze66@hotmail.com Phone number: 949 235-8929

Janet Cagley
Fully credentialed teacher with a Master of Cross-Cultural Education degree and five years of experience teaching. Janet will tutor in multiple subjects in your home or hers. Salary is negotiable. Please contact Janet at 714-992-1019 or by email at janetplchr@earthlink.net.

Lori Patterson
Christian Professional Tutor
mstutor2002abc@verizon.net

Horizon Academic Services
An educational service that provides in home tutoring for students to improve their academic performance at school. They value higher learning and academic enrichment, vital for everyday success. Horizon Academic Services offers academic tools, resources, and assistance which promote and encourage student achievement. Contact: My-Lan Dang, Director at mylan@horizontutor.com or 714/ 235-2793 or see Web site: www.horizontutor.com

Homework Zone
Should there be a need for students that require special assistance with homework, Homework Zone can provide help. We are a program with a different approach. Focusing on children 6 to 14, Homework Zone is dedicated to providing high-quality affordable homework assistance. This unique philosophy is designed with the family in mind. Get work out of the way early and in a timely manner, so you can enjoy the family and not have the nightly homework tug of war. Call today or visit on the web.
949-951-8288
25422 Trabuco Rd. Suite 101, Lake Forest, CA 92691-1225
Near the corner of Trabuco and Lake Forest
www.homeworkzone.org

N-GENioUS Learning Center
971 Calle Negocio, Suite A, San Clemente
N-GENioUS specializes in tutoring and enrichment, SAT preparation, and project-based learning. Their hands-on approach takes the focus off repetitive memorization drills, and teaches students the value of critical thinking. If you are looking for an innovative and effective approach to supplemental education, call N-GENioUS today. Schooltime hours available. (949) 492-9100 www.n-genious.com

Krista Gallegos
Math and science tutor
Experienced in tutoring Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, SAT & ACT preparation, Physics. Contact Krista by phone: 714-213-8485 or email: kristabg@sbcglobal.net

Dana Castellaw, Tutor
Private tutor in Saddleback Valley area. Dana is a substitute teacher for SVUSD and has her degree in Engineering. She tutors in math: 7-12 grade, Pre-Algebra through Math Analysis. You can email her at: dcastellaw@cox.net

Huntington Learning Center
Huntington Learning Center has been helping children from K-12 to improve their grades since 1977. We can help your child, too. Through careful testing, we will determine your child's unique needs and develop an individually tailored program to help. Call today for help with Reading, Writing, Spelling, Phonics, Math (all levels), Subject Tutoring, Study Skills, State Testing and SAT/ACT test prep. Outstanding enrichment and summer reading programs also offered. Two locations to serve you:
136 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., Placentia CA 92870 Phone: (714)986-9036
24000 Alicia Parkway Ste 33 Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Phone: 949-859-7100.

Credentialed Experienced Teacher Offers Mentoring, Supportive Services
Linda Popenhagen is a credentialed teacher who cannot teach in a classroom due to fibromyalgia. She loves to teach and it shows. She is very creative and able to draw children into highly motivating experiences. Excellent references. Has current CA Multiple Subject Credential. Would prefer elementary and/or middle school ages. Has provided workshops for homeschooling families in the past. Pease contact by phone or email: 714 871-9001 or LPopenhage@aol.com

Clarity Learning
Since 2001, Clarity Learning has provided in-home tutoring for all ages and subjects (pre-K through adult) throughout Orange County. Based upon your description of your student's needs and personality, Clarity will partner your family with one of their tutors. Clarity's tutors are dynamic, experienced, and (since many are still in college) especially effective with teens and pre-teens and the related "attitude issues." Clarity also has several credentialed tutors who are especially great with pre-K through third grade. Many of their tutors are involved in their churches and can assist with religious-based curriculum.
Phone:(949) 981-3001
Email: info@claritylearning.net
Website: www.claritylearning.net

Briana Jors
Briana has a CLAD multiple subject teaching credential. She has been tutoring for 5 years and was a teacher for 3, (6th grade Math). Most of her tutoring experience is 5th, 6th, and 7th grade math. References available.
Email: briana_jors@yahoo.com

La Donna Verloop
Experienced teacher/tutor and homeschooling mom, specializing in grades K-6. Available for homework help and school time hours in central orange county in your home or mine. Variety of materials and all learning styles can be accommodated. Also available for education consulting and curriculum guidance. Large homeschool library! You may email me or phone at: lverloop@cox.net 714-277-9607

Virginia Nguyen
hangvn@hotmail.com (714)356-4724
California Certified teacher with Masters Degrees, CLAD certification and several years experience teaching/tutoring Elementary School, Junior High, and High School.
English = Kindergarten - College Level
Social Sciences=K-College
Reading=K-College
Sciences=All levels
Math = All levels
Elective Courses as Requested
Copies of credentials available upon request. Fees depending upon frequency, subject matter, and student level.

KnowledgePoints® Learning Centers
The KnowledgePoints® Learning Centers offer an affordable, proven and guaranteed tutoring program in Reading, Math and Study Skills for grades K-12. The KnowledgePoints® Learning Center tutors are committed to working with parents, primary educators, and students to ensure success. Their Formula for Success starts with comprehensive testing which prescribes an individual tutoring program, customized to meet your child’s needs. This results in maximum growth in minimum time. Please call to see how they can help your child build the skills and gain the confidence needed to succeed. Detailed information is also available at www.knowledgepoints.com.
Several locations in OC:
Seacliff KnowledgePoints
7151 Yorktown Ave. #104, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-374-3801
Orange Brickyard KnowledgePoints
1601 E. Lincoln, Suite 100, Orange, CA 92865
714-279-9999
Tustin West KnowledgePoints
13762 Newport Ave., Suite D, Tustin, CA 92780
714-573-8665
Rancho Santa Margarita KnowledgePoints
22431 Antonio Pkwy. Ste.150, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
949-635-3962

Tutoring by Renee
Graduate from UCI, double major in Math and Econ. Two years college school Math tutor working experience ( El Camino). Three years private tutor experience (Torrance). able to teach any level of Algebra, Geometry, Calculus... Contact informatiom: Cell phone: 626-6160680 Email: honghongxue@hotmail.com

Mathnasium
Mathnasium is a learning center where students go after school to boost their math skills. They are highly specialized; They only teach math. The program is for students in pre-K through 12th grade. Like at a gym or health club, members pay a low monthly fee and can drop–in anytime. Mathnasium's goal is to significantly increase your child’s math skills, understanding of math concepts, and overall school performance, while building confidence and forging a positive attitude toward the subject. www.mathnasium.com

MATHNASIUM Cypress-Cerritos
4762 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress
Tel.: (714) 995-MATH (6284)
Email: cypress@mathnasium.com

Watkins Educational Services
Does your student struggle with learning, following directions, or study skills? Educational Therapy provides individual and small group instruction that identifies effective and appropriate interventions to resolve learning challenges based on the needs of each student. Areas addressed are Auditory Processing, Reading Comprehension, Writing Skills, Memory, Organization, and Attention. Specialized programs including Lindamood Bell Language and Reading are available. Watkins Educational Services offers Educational Therapy through the UCI Child Development Center in Irvine (949) 824-1691 http://www.cdc.uci.edu/educationaltherapy.htm and in Rancho Santa Margarita http://www.watkinseducationalservices.com/ Please contact us for a free telephone consultation (949) 858-3191.

Aim High Tutors
At Aim High Tutors your child will receive one-on-one tutoring in your home. They tutor all grades K-12. They do not have any contracts or testing fees and their rates are reasonable and affordable! Aim High tutors have a minimum of two years experience teaching and/or tutoring one-on-one. All tutors have at least a Bachelor's Degree. Aim High works on academic achievement as well as attitudes toward learning. They promote self-esteem and confidence. Aim High tutors are reliable and will find out what motivates your child to succeed and do their best in school! Convenient and comfortable surroundings eliminate peer pressure, helping your child focus and ask questions. Best of all, you do not have to drive anywhere! We come to you and tutor seven days a week...after-school, evening, and weekends are available. Serving South Orange County.
Phone: 949.249.2130
Website: www.aimhightutors.com

Matt Cartier Private Tutoring
Located in South Orange County, Matt is a credentialed teacher with an MA in education from Biola University. He has been teaching and tutoring for the last seven years. Currently, Matt is the lead middle school teacher at Pathway School, a private school for students who learn differently (mainly ADD and dyslexia).
cartiertutoring.com
matt@mattcartier.com
949-813-4555

Tutors on the Go
Tutors on the Go has worked with homeschooled children for six years. They specialize in all levels of Mathematics, from basic math through calculus. They also are helpful with Science, French, English, History and test preparation (SAT and the CAHSEE). Tutors have been trained as classroom teachers. Method is a combination of instruction, creativity, and skills practice. They also have several years experience working with special needs children. They have had great success with different disabilities, from asperger's to dyslexia to adhd. Please feel free to contact them at 310-739-9554. They are located in Long Beach and will travel to your house. The first session is free.

MCS Tutoring
Martin McSweeney, a Pomona College graduate, National Merit Finalist and MENSA member, has been tutoring students for over ten years. Having been a high school teacher, he brings an understanding of curriculum to his students, helping them to navigate their way into college. In between sessions, students can email or call Martin for questions free of charge. While many students of his have gone on to the Ivy league and UC campuses, Martin works with students with a variety of skill levels. Please email Martin at mcstutoring@yahoo.com for a prospectus containing a resume, rate sheet and references.

Latin and Greek Instruction/Tutoring
Credentialed teacher and Ph.D. candidate James Graham has extensive teaching experience in public school, first grade through adult education, and the college/university undergraduate setting. Instruction is also available in related subjects such as Ancient History, Mythology, and Writing. James offers competitive rates, can teach in your home for an additional fee (within a certain distance), and can offer one-on-one and small group classes, where there is demand. James prepares children for the National Latin Exam, the National Greek Exam, and the National Mythology Exam. You can reach James at jhgrahamjr@yahoo.com, or 949-439-7625.

Yuyu Parker
(949)232-7008
yuyup@math.uci.edu
Yuyu is a PhD student at UC-Irvine Math Department who provides private tutoring to high school and college math students. He currently assistants classes at UC-Irvine in linear algebra and advanced calculus, and has several years' tutoring and teaching exprience.

Tim Nissen - Private Tutor and Teacher
Tim has a Bachelor of Science in physics and 7 years of tutoring and teaching experience. Tim does not have a teaching credential, however, he is very knowledgeable and capable of teaching advanced subjects such as Calculus, Physics and Statistics. Tim is also interested in taking on a few students at a time and teach them actual classes, assign them homework, give them tests etc. Contact Tim at (714) 876-1194.
Web site: www.tutor-tim.com.

TheMathGirl
A local Huntington Beach Math Tutor with 7 years of tutoring experience and 2 years of teaching experience in the Community Colleges. She can help with everything including: Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry (Trig), Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential equations, Vector Calc, SAT prep, and GRE prep. JUST CALL: 760.525.3886 or on the web www.themathgirl.com

Sylvan Learning Tutoring Programs
Sylvan's trained and certified tutors create personalized programs to help your child succeed in school.
http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com
Several locations: