St. Matthew Catholic School Tutoring

Every St. Matthew eighth grader writes and delivers a speech, and one is chosen to be given at graduation. Our tutors are Stanford students who explain math one clear step at a time and help a student say exactly what they mean in writing.

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We tutor St. Matthew students in everything from multiplication and fractions to Algebra and Geometry, along with reading, writing and science. Sessions are one-on-one, at your home or online.

Meet our tutors

Samantha

Samantha

Pursuing a Ph.D. inBioengineering

Tutors Biology · Chemistry · Math

  • Research in deep learning for assistive robotics
  • President’s Undergraduate Research Award
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Raquel

Raquel

StudiesBiology

Tutors Math · Spanish · Writing

  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • Bilingual teaching experience in Spanish
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Anna

Anna

StudiesNeuroscience

Tutors Biology

  • Research internship in Hamburg, Germany
  • Governor’s Scholars Award recipient
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Daniel

Daniel

StudiesElectrical Engineering & Computer Sciences

Tutors Math · Physics · Computer science

  • High-school valedictorian
  • STEM education minor and after-school tutoring
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Preston

Preston

StudiesApplied Mathematics

Tutors Math · Calculus · Computer science

  • Mathematics research fellow
  • Presented at the Young Mathematicians Conference
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Evan

Evan

StudiesPhysics & Applied Mathematics

Tutors Math · Physics · Calculus

  • Independent research in machine learning for quantum computing
  • 4.0 GPA in Physics & Applied Mathematics
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Lesly

Lesly

StudiesMathematics & Computer Science

Tutors Math · Computer science · Spanish

  • Java and Python programming
  • Game development and interactive software projects
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Kathleen

Kathleen

StudiesNeuroscience & Psychology

Tutors Biology · Chemistry · Math

  • Stroke-recovery research in a neuroscience lab
  • Dean’s Honor List
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Sophie

Sophie

StudiesChemical Biology

Tutors Chemistry · Math · Physics

  • National Merit Finalist
  • 5s on 10 AP exams, including Chemistry and Biology
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Oliver

Oliver

StudiesEnglish & Creative Writing

Tutors Writing · History · French

  • Editor-in-chief of a student literary magazine
  • Edited screenplays as a film development intern at Blumhouse
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Ruhy

Ruhy

StudiesSociocultural Anthropology

Tutors Writing · History

  • Fellow mentoring youth in environmental education
  • Camp Kesem volunteer supporting kids whose parents have cancer
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Amy

Amy

StudiesChemical Engineering

Tutors Math · Chemistry · Physics

  • 5s on AP Calculus BC, Statistics and Chemistry
  • Samueli School of Engineering Scholarship
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Connor

Connor

StudiesStructural Engineering

Tutors Math · Physics · Statistics

  • Private AP Calculus AB tutor
  • Co-directed engineering workshops for 4th–6th graders
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From arithmetic to algebra

Junior high is where math at St. Matthew turns from numbers to letters. Sixth graders work with ratios and proportions, seventh graders solve equations and inequalities with negative numbers and fractions, and eighth graders take on linear equations and functions. Students take math at one of three levels, and the Advanced level reaches Geometry by eighth grade. A tutor makes each new idea concrete before it becomes abstract and builds the habit of checking every step. Learn more about our math tutoring.

Reading closely and making an argument

In St. Matthew’s junior high English classes, students back up their ideas with evidence from what they read, and grammar is taught as part of their writing. By eighth grade, they study how an argument is put together, paragraph by paragraph. A tutor helps a student find the evidence that proves their point, organize the paragraphs, and practice their eighth-grade speech out loud. Learn more about our English and writing tutoring.

Our tutors, in parents’ own words

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Math
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“Our tutor is truly amazing! He is so patient, explains things well, asks great questions, and checks for understanding. Owen really enjoyed working with him and they accomplished so much. This is really a game changer for us! I had high hopes and he exceeded them.”

Meredith K.
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“Our tutor was a senior at Stanford who tutored my son in English, and also SAT preparation. My son received great marks on the SAT exam and also improved his grade in AP English from B to A.”

Janet Y.Menlo Park
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Reading & writing
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“The girls have loved their time with her, and it showed: Clara's CAASPP score was excellent and Ruby has done tremendous improvement in her reading from below grade level to at grade level!”

“Thanks for your tremendous partnership over many years!”

The Whitfield family
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School support
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“Your program really helped us. Henry pulled up his English last year to an A, and his next tutor helped him pull up his math and bio.”

“Everyone is looking for tutors and I said you're the best.”

Laura T.Palo Alto
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Confidence & connection
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“Fantastic tutoring service. The tutor (who was a Stanford junior) really connected with my son and inspired him to learn. He had some great study tips and was able to help my son raise his grades by quite a bit.”

Pamela T.Palo Alto
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“She found a perfect match for my son… He is stellar. My son has grown leaps and bounds in math. Our tutor is not only a subject matter expert but teaches very well, highly prompt, flexible when needed.”

Hannah B.
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Math
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“My daughter went from a C in Algebra II to an A- in one semester. The tutor was great, she really related to my daughter and made learning fun for her.”

Eduardo S.San Francisco
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Reading & writing
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“We had an incredible experience with our daughter's previous tutor from Cardinal for a couple of years!… She is doing really well with her reading and comprehension and I think our tutor put her at two grade levels ahead.”

Joanna P.Palo Alto
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Online tutoring
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“Their response time is outstanding. Neil responded quickly to my tutoring request for my 15-year-old. Love knowing that I have access to these high-quality services for my children. And, we use them via Zoom since we live in Tennessee. I cannot say enough great things about this business:)”

Pamala H.
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“Very professional service with excellent teachers. My son loved his teacher, called him the best he ever had! I can very highly recommend it.”

Jeannet K.
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“I am usually not one to write a review, but I wanted to communicate how great Cardinal Tutors was for my child. They had a very flexible plan which helped accommodate my child's needs and I saw a tremendous return (grade-wise) from their services. Could not recommend more highly.”

John Y.
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“The tutors themselves have been great: well-prepared, thoughtful and on-time. At each level of math needed, we found these Stanford students to be not just helpful tutors but great mentors as well.”

Christy S.Portola Valley
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Reading & writing
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“I have been absolutely impressed by her lessons over the past few months. Lily also loves working with her. She has been making great progress with her programming and writing.”

“I find your tutor quality to be excellent and a perfect fit!”

Vivian C.
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Test prep
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“The subsequent long term tutor that we had for pre calc and for ACT tutoring was amazing. She was completely professional, organized, thorough and easy to work with.”

Mel H.Redwood City
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Confidence & connection
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“You have been a wonderful inspiration for Eli and we are very grateful for having you in the past half-year!”

Irene Z.
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“My son had a wonderful experience with Cardinal Tutors when he needed help with his High School math and science classes. It turns out my son also needed help staying organized with all his assignments, something that the tutor helped with as well.”

Amy C.Palo Alto
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Programming
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“The program has been awesome for us. Theo loves working with our tutor and has learned so much.”

“Our tutor is just outstanding — great with Theo and very communicative with me. Super helpful!”

Rebecca D.Palo Alto
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School support
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“I reached out to Cardinal Tutors and was lucky enough to find the most amazing tutor. I wish I had found him earlier.”

Sharon C.Los Altos
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“We used Cardinal Tutoring again in the Spring 2018 for precalculus. Once again, she had a great tutor she really liked and who really helped her this year. My daughter is a senior so we won't need Cardinal Tutoring again, but I highly recommend them!”

Gail F.Palo Alto
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Math
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“I wanted to thank you for finding our tutor who tremendously helped Sam with his math.”

Diane W.
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“We have had an excellent experience with Cardinal Tutors for the past two years. Neil was very responsive whenever we had any questions. We definitely strongly recommend them and plan on using them again in the near future.”

L F.San Jose
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Confidence & connection
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“It was great to find a couple of really smart young women who helped not only with the subject matter, but became great role models.”

Joel S.Santa Monica
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“You connected Leo with a great tutor and made the process seamless.”

Paula H.
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“We used Cardinal Tutors and were happy with the level of professionalism and responsiveness we received. The math tutor selected for our son was a good match for him.”

Kerry P.Menlo Park
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Math
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“Nora enjoys her sessions with her tutor and it's already helping her confidence with math.”

Alison M.
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“CT is awesome-- they found a great tutor for us. Only wish they could find more!”

L W.Menlo Park
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“She is doing great at school, on top of her stuff… We loved working with you and will recommend to friends.”

Teresa L.
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“My son looked forward to his time with his tutor and felt good about his efforts and progress.”

Pat M.Menlo Park
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“You and your team are doing an amazing job. Thanks for all the help!”

Natalie R.Milpitas
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“Iris loved working with her tutor!! … Also, I have another student for you — a friend of Iris's that needs help.”

Gloria F.
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“Your matchmaking service is very clever and provides great options.”

Renee A.
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“We love our tutor! A great start, she is excellent and has jumped right in.”

Sandra J.
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Math
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“Our tutor has been a great fit for our family - she’s patient and friendly and explains math concepts in a way that my 10 year old daughter enjoys. My daughter says that her time with her tutor is the highlight of her day. She goes from a state of panic about math to confidence in just one hour.”

Dana R.
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“We have had an excellent experience with Cardinal Tutors for the past two years. Neil was very responsive whenever we had any questions. We definitely strongly recommend them and plan on using them again in the near future.”

L F.San Jose
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“She's a great tutor who has helped June progress.”

Colleen V.
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“Thank you for selecting an excellent tutor for her.”

Wendy G.
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“Our tutor is great! We are very happy with the service.”

Holly N.
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“It's been a great experience for our daughter with her tutor.”

Brenda O.
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On to high school

Bay Area Catholic high schools admit students using the HSPT, which tests verbal, reading, math and language skills, and many independent schools use the ISEE. A tutor builds the skills each test measures and runs timed practice so test day holds no surprises. Learn more about our entrance-exam tutoring.

Tell us about your student, and we’ll match them with a Stanford tutor who fits.

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