Charlotte Wood Middle School Tutoring

Charlotte Wood students prepare for the move to high school while learning to manage several subjects and teachers. Many go on to San Ramon Valley High, and the math path they take there often starts with a placement test given in spring of 5th grade.

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Our UC Berkeley tutors help 5th graders get ready for that test and help Charlotte Wood students keep up in their classes. Sessions are one-on-one, at your home in Danville 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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Meghan

Meghan

StudiesMedia Studies & English

Tutors Writing

  • Writing Fellow tutoring students in writing and argumentation
  • Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
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Caleb

Caleb

StudiesApplied Math & Economics

Tutors Math · Economics · Physics

  • High school valedictorian with a four-year NROTC scholarship
  • Led workshops and peer tutoring for 40+ students
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Madeline

Madeline

StudiesApplied Mathematics

Tutors Math · Computer Science

  • Peer tutor since 2023, with 50+ hours in high school
  • Specialization in computing; programs in C++ and Python
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Thomas

Thomas

StudiesCognitive Science

Tutors Math

  • Years teaching and mentoring younger Scouts as a Boy Scout
  • Stanford research assistant analyzing data from 5,000+ medical procedures
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Sarah

Sarah

StudiesElectrical Engineering

Tutors Math · Physics · Computer Science

  • Ranked first in her high school class of 392
  • Captain and technical lead of a Worlds-qualifying FIRST Robotics team
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Jacob

Jacob

StudiesComputer Science & Aerospace Engineering

Tutors Math · Physics · Computer Science

  • Machine-learning researcher in the Stanford Multi-Robot Systems Lab
  • First place at TreeHacks
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Jeremiah

Jeremiah

StudiesGeneral Biology (Pre-Med)

Tutors Biology · Chemistry · Math

  • Nationally registered EMT
  • National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete and team captain
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Erin

Erin

StudiesEnglish

Tutors Writing

  • Honors student in English at UCLA
  • Dance Club president and dance instructor
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The 5th grade math placement test

The test has 50 questions in 90 minutes on 6th grade math, most of which a 5th grader hasn’t been taught yet. A score of 80 percent places a student one course ahead as a 6th grader. A score of 90 percent lets them take that course over the summer and start Charlotte Wood two courses ahead. A tutor teaches the 6th grade topics ahead of time and gives your student practice at the test’s pace. With the test in the spring, the fall of 5th grade is a good time to begin.

Our middle school tutors, in parents’ own words

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Middle school
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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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Math · Confidence & connection
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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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Middle school
★★★★★Yelp review ↗

“Second, our tutor connected with my 8th grade son immediately. What we needed was a mentor and homework coach, to engage my son and keep him focused to ensure concepts were cemented in cranking out homework.”

Pat M.
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Math · Finding a match
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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 · School support · Confidence & connection
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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.
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Confidence & connection
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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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School support
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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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Test prep · Math
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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.
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Confidence & connection
A note from a parent

“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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Programming · Confidence & connection
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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.
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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.
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Math · Confidence & connection
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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.
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School support
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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.
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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.
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Finding a match
A note from a parent

“You connected Leo with a great tutor and made the process seamless.”

Paula H.
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Finding a match · Math
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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.
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Math · Confidence & connection
A note from a parent

“Nora enjoys her sessions with her tutor and it's already helping her confidence with math.”

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

L W.
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School support
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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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Once they’re at Charlotte Wood

A 6th grader who placed ahead is doing 7th grade math with a year less practice, and any gaps show up on the first tests. Our tutors help those students keep up, and make sure students on the standard path build a strong base. Students who want to move up later can prepare for the district’s summer math program. We also help with Core, the combined English and history class, with science and with the organization that a bigger school requires.

Tell us if your student is a 5th grader getting ready for the placement test or is already at Charlotte Wood, and we’ll find the right tutor.

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

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