Tutoring That Builds Confidence

K-12 San Mateo County Tutoring

Positive Learning by an Experienced Local Teacher

State-certified. Teach at schools in Redwood City, Menlo Park, San Mateo, Foster City, Hillsborough & more. CLICK to schedule a free consultation.

Trusted by Students, Parents & Teachers

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Teaching, Certified in 6 Local Districts

Leverage Extensive Credentials

Students I’ve taught before say hi and remember me with a smile. It means the world as tutors and teachers must build trust and positive memories.

California state certified to sub. teach in 6 local districts K-12 with course training. San Carlos/Belmont resident for years adding where it’s needed.

Lecture annually at UCSF and Stanford, 2 university degrees, taught Summer school 2024, substitute teaching for years, extended teaching projects.

Raising Twins Taught Me So Much!

The surprising relevance of parenting! Creating motivation, inspiring education & curiosity. My 1st teaching job. Now they’re older and my boss!

Districts and Universities

Redwood City Schools

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UCSF

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San Mateo Schools

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Menlo Park Schools

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Hillsborough Schools

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Sequoia Union High School District (Many High Schools)

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Stanford University

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Foster City Schools

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Las Lomitas School Distrcit

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Redwood City Schools 〰️ UCSF 〰️ San Mateo Schools 〰️ Menlo Park Schools 〰️ Hillsborough Schools 〰️ Sequoia Union High School District (Many High Schools) 〰️ Stanford University 〰️ Foster City Schools 〰️ Las Lomitas School Distrcit 〰️

Specific Schools

Roosevelt School

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Kennedy Middle School

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USCF - Lecture Graduate Students

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Bayside Academy

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Abbott Middle School

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Sequoia High School

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North Star Academy

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Taft School

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Borel Middle School

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Stanford University - Lecture Graduate Students

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McKinley Institute of Technology (MIT)

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Crocker Middle School (Hillsborough)

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Parkside Montessori

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Carlmont High School

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Roy Cloud School

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North Elementary (Hillsborough)

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Sequoia Union High School District (Many High Schools)

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Los Lomitas Elementary

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Laurel School - Menlo

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Hillview Middle School (Menlo)

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Oak Knoll School (Menlo)

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Roosevelt School + Kennedy Middle School + USCF - Lecture Graduate Students + Bayside Academy + Abbott Middle School + Sequoia High School + North Star Academy + Taft School + Borel Middle School + Stanford University - Lecture Graduate Students + McKinley Institute of Technology (MIT) + Crocker Middle School (Hillsborough) + Parkside Montessori + Carlmont High School + Roy Cloud School + North Elementary (Hillsborough) + Sequoia Union High School District (Many High Schools) + Los Lomitas Elementary + Laurel School - Menlo + Hillview Middle School (Menlo) + Oak Knoll School (Menlo) +

Education is not the filling of a pot but the lighting of a fire.” - W.B. Yeats

Your comfort level with the tutor is crucial. Set up a free 30 minute call and ask me any questions you have.

We can also set up a free 30 minute trial session with the student to gauge their comfort level.

“I would teach how science works as much as I would teach what science knows.” - Neil deGrasse Tyson

Teaching Multiple Grades and Topics Taught Me Key Lessons.

Multiple Math Topics Boosted by my Degree in Data Analytics

Improving Both Reading Comprehension and Speed

Improving Teacher and Classroom Communication

Practicing Quiz & Test Taking Skills Improves Scores

Elevating Writing and Essay Creation Skills

Better Teacher Relations Improves All School Results

Elevating Grades By One Level to Insure Graduation

Boosting the Self-Discipline to Do Homework

Book a free 30 min. consult & a free 30 min. lesson

Have a question? — Ask anything about our tutoring and get a reply. As a parent, I see the importance of matching the right tutor with a student’s needs. We offer free phone sessions with the parent. We also offer a free 30 minute working session with the student to solidify their comfort level with future sessions. The student session can be via phone or Zoom.

Very affordable rates ($30 - $75/hour) vary by phone/Zoom vs. on-site, frequency and goals. Use andrew@luminali.com or fill out the form and expect a detailed response.

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