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We help East Bay families find patient tutors who make difficult subjects easier to talk about and understand.

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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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Our tutors, by the numbers.

Math tutors

61
Doctoral researchers
9
Research papers published
11+
NSF Graduate Research Fellows
4+
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English & writing tutors

55
Writers & editors
9
Research papers published
8+
Doctoral researchers
4
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Physics tutors

22
Doctoral researchers
7
Research papers published
9+
NSF Graduate Research Fellows
4+
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Chemistry tutors

22
Chemistry Ph.D. researchers
2
Research papers published
7+
NSF Graduate Research Fellows
3+
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Biology tutors

21
Bioengineering Ph.D. researchers
6
Research papers published
8+
NSF Graduate Research Fellows
3+
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Computer science tutors

15
Doctoral researchers
2
Research papers authored
7
NSF & Fulbright awards
2
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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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A person behind every match

Someone on our team reads what you send and talks with you before choosing a tutor. We start with the subject, then consider the kind of person your child would enjoy learning from. A student who is quiet in class may need room to ask questions; another may want to work through ideas out loud. Tell us what helps your child feel comfortable.

Learning at home in the East Bay

For families in Piedmont, Orinda and the surrounding communities, sessions can take place at home or online. Your child can work on math, writing or another class while learning how to approach the next assignment independently. Explore the East Bay schools we serve, or tell us about your student’s classes and schedule so we can recommend a fit.

Our tutors, in parents’ own words

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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.”

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

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

Pat M.
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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.”

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

Brenda O.
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School support · Math · Reading & writing
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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.
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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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Reading & writing · School support
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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.
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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:)”

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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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“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 · 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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School support · Math
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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.”

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