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Average Cost of Academic Tutoring Lessons in Costa Mesa, CA
The average cost of 60-minute academic tutoring lessons in Costa Mesa is $56. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and your location, you should expect to spend anywhere between $50 and $76 per hour.
| 30-min | $30 |
$35 average |
$44 |
| 45-min | $40 |
$45 average |
$59 |
| 60-min | $50 |
$56 average |
$76 |
For the best experience, we typically recommend 60-minute academic tutoring lessons. However, students looking for a more affordable option may want to consider a shorter lesson length of 45 or 30 minutes. On average, 45-minute academic tutoring lessons are 20% less expensive at $45, and 30-minute lessons cost 38% less at $35.
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Review by Esther
"Wonderful. Best tutor ever!!"
Los Angeles, CA teacher:
Janis Y.
Review by Mia
"Mr.Y was my teacher for a class called Mathematical Problem Solving which covered Algebra 1 and 2 as well as Geometry. He was very knowledgeable in all of
these subjects and knew the concepts so well that he could teach them in several different ways and with many different methods. It always felt like there was such a long list of how to approach one concept so we would have to choose what worked for us and Mr.Y had no problem helping us in ways that worked for us. His patience makes him so very valuable. The students felt safe asking any question no matter how "dumb" they thought it was because Mr.Y didn't see it that way. He just wanted to help us learn and he was successful. He does not cut corners and that was so helpful for someone like me who needs to see every step to understand how to reach an answer.
Even though we covered a lot in that class, his lessons actually stuck with me. I realized this when I could remember one of Mr.Y's methods of how to solve something even though months and months of new Pre-Calculus concepts were added to my brain.
Mr.Y taught so much more than math in our classroom that felt like a home. He taught us citizenship skills, how to appreciate each other and the things we have in life, different cultures, good work ethic, some English skills, some Arabic skills, and how to finish our work on time so we could karaoke in class.
I learned so much from Mr.Y and I am so thankful I had him as a teacher. I wish he could teach every math class I'll ever take, but that's just not how it works!"
Even though we covered a lot in that class, his lessons actually stuck with me. I realized this when I could remember one of Mr.Y's methods of how to solve something even though months and months of new Pre-Calculus concepts were added to my brain.
Mr.Y taught so much more than math in our classroom that felt like a home. He taught us citizenship skills, how to appreciate each other and the things we have in life, different cultures, good work ethic, some English skills, some Arabic skills, and how to finish our work on time so we could karaoke in class.
I learned so much from Mr.Y and I am so thankful I had him as a teacher. I wish he could teach every math class I'll ever take, but that's just not how it works!"
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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
Eli Y.
Review by Kristen
"I went to Jillian when I needed help applying for Colleges. English was always my weakest subject, and I was incredibly anxious to begin writing my submis
sion essays. A friend of mine had been bragging about a tutor he used, and told me that she was also an editor. As soon as I contacted Jillian, I knew I would like working with her. She is committed, efficient and incredibly smart. With Skype sessions and a few in person meetings, Jillian not only helped me get through my essays, but she has improved my all around English Proficiency. Jillian offers a personalised and professional service, and is profoundly knowledgable about English and Literature.
To this day, I return to Red Pen Wench whenever I need help or advice on any of my work, and I continue to recommend her to my friends and family. I couldn't speak higher of her."
To this day, I return to Red Pen Wench whenever I need help or advice on any of my work, and I continue to recommend her to my friends and family. I couldn't speak higher of her."
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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
Jillian K.
Review by Rochelle
"We absolutely loved Erin. What a sweetheart! She was recommended to us by friends and we were so happy to have her work with our son, Joey. Erin helped hi
m with his Calculus work and preparing for the ACT his senior year of high school. Joey's scores improved (ACT score went up 5 points) and there was a definite positive change in his self-confidence and attitude. Erin was dependable and went out of her way to be thorough in keeping my husband and I informed during the process. We've had quite a few tutors over the years, and sometimes it's hard to find a good one, so we were really glad we found Erin!"
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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
Erin W.
Review by Cait
"I worked with Jill when preparing for my AP Literature exam and then also later on when I needed help with a research paper in college. She is patient an
d witty and knows exactly how to take an average writer and make him or her into a great one. I would highly recommend her writing services to anyone."
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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
Jillian K.
Review by Ethan
"Ethan (my 6 year old son) had an excellent first lesson. Jessie definitely had the right approach and it looks like she and Ethan will work well together
as teacher/student.
I look forward too seeing the results over the coming months."
I look forward too seeing the results over the coming months."
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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
Jessie M.
Review by Juliette
"Great Italian teacher
Enrico C. is a great teacher. He's really patient and takes his time to teach his lessons. He's willing to work with your schedule
Enrico C. is a great teacher. He's really patient and takes his time to teach his lessons. He's willing to work with your schedule
and is always available should you have any questions."
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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
Enrico C.
Review by Michael
"She is an excellent tutor. We were very happy with the lessons."
Los Angeles, CA teacher:
Jessie M.
Review by Naimah
"I gave William 5 stars because he's the best. He is good at what he does. When ever I was getting into a panic state, William will keep calm and cool as a
cucumber.
He takes his time to explain concepts when you don't understand. he will keep working with you until you meet your objectives. I'm happy with my sections with him right now, and will keep working with him. He's one of the most pleasant person I have ever met. Thanks William."
He takes his time to explain concepts when you don't understand. he will keep working with you until you meet your objectives. I'm happy with my sections with him right now, and will keep working with him. He's one of the most pleasant person I have ever met. Thanks William."
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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
William M.
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After graduating with a BA from UC Berkeley, I have always worked with students, whether tutoring privately, teaching piano, or teaching in a classroom. I am very patient, positive and motivating. I have taken private piano lessons since I was 6 years old and have had 5 wonderful piano teachers throughout the years.
*** Specialties ***
Classical Piano
Certificate of Merit through state Music teachers association
*** Specialties ***
Classical Piano
Certificate of Merit through state Music teachers association
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· Classical Piano · In home
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Janice T.
Montclair, CA 91763
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$25
/ 30-min
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I have been a singer since 1991. I give vocal training lessons focusing on range, pitch , vocal strength breath support etc. I have an interest in religion and can teach the Bible from both literary and theological perspectives. . A passion for helping people Is why I offer life coaching services.
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Amy L.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
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$40
/ 30-min
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With my two Bachelor's degrees in Music Composition and Technology, I began tutoring students in piano, voice, and composition as it was part of my training. I also have experience writing and editing essays, books, and more for several independent clients. I have experience writing my own books as well. I have written two so far, but am getting ready to write a third. I am a copious editor and can catch grammatical and other errors with ease. This is why tutoring in English would be great for me.
I thought I would add basic math for those school-aged children that are having a little trouble with it in their classes.
Usually, I teach lessons in my home in Diamond Bar or online, but if the need arises, I could surely work out coming to the students' homes for one-on-one tutoring help. With me, most students click after a few lessons and
I thought I would add basic math for those school-aged children that are having a little trouble with it in their classes.
Usually, I teach lessons in my home in Diamond Bar or online, but if the need arises, I could surely work out coming to the students' homes for one-on-one tutoring help. With me, most students click after a few lessons and
understand what they couldn't in the classroom. I help the students by teaching in innovative ways that will catch their attention more than standard teaching methods. Students should consider me for I can make learning fun and never a chore!
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I use a wide variety of techniques to sing, play piano and other instruments. Techniques include straight vowel singing (no words) to test how long to hold notes, using color to help people sight read, using improvisational techniques in order to play jazz, rock, classical and many other styles of music.
I use what they student has under his or her belt as a starting point to see what lessons we could start them on.
I also assist with online lessons to make transportation a thing of the past. If you've got a webcam or Skype, I can do long-distance lessons with you! So, I am here to help!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Alesis Recital Keyboard
Music sheets
Web cam
Mac computer (MacBook Pro)
Finale music notation software to help in composition and theory lessons.
*** Travel Equipment ***
Music paper for away lessons.
Finale for composition and music theory lessons.
Can use macbook for more elaborate teaching or demonstration if need be.
*** Specialties ***
I do teach classical composition with specialties in ensemble and chamber music. I also specialize in songwriting for pop and other media.
I teach voice and vocal techniques of sacred choral and vocal music.
I teach classical and jazz piano and improvisation. I also have the distinction in being able to teach students with special needs or learning disabilities as I have a mild form of cerebral palsy and understand what students with special needs go through.
*** Lesson Details ***
I use a wide variety of techniques to sing, play piano and other instruments. Techniques include straight vowel singing (no words) to test how long to hold notes, using color to help people sight read, using improvisational techniques in order to play jazz, rock, classical and many other styles of music.
I use what they student has under his or her belt as a starting point to see what lessons we could start them on.
I also assist with online lessons to make transportation a thing of the past. If you've got a webcam or Skype, I can do long-distance lessons with you! So, I am here to help!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Alesis Recital Keyboard
Music sheets
Web cam
Mac computer (MacBook Pro)
Finale music notation software to help in composition and theory lessons.
*** Travel Equipment ***
Music paper for away lessons.
Finale for composition and music theory lessons.
Can use macbook for more elaborate teaching or demonstration if need be.
*** Specialties ***
I do teach classical composition with specialties in ensemble and chamber music. I also specialize in songwriting for pop and other media.
I teach voice and vocal techniques of sacred choral and vocal music.
I teach classical and jazz piano and improvisation. I also have the distinction in being able to teach students with special needs or learning disabilities as I have a mild form of cerebral palsy and understand what students with special needs go through.
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Cody W.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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$25
/ 30-min
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I was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada by Japanese parents. I was privileged with different kinds of learning opportunities including piano, Japanese language, ice skating, ballet, skiing and martial arts. After high school I attended university where I majored in Piano performance.
Over the last 10 years I have tutored all ages for piano and Japanese and learned how to be patient, persistent and to just be able to adjust and accommodate to different kinds of learning styles and abilities. I realized that it’s important to have a structure in your teaching styles and have clear expectations, standards and goals. Making certain modifications to your teaching styles along the way is crucial as well to meet individual student needs. I believe in setting high standards for students is an important way to get them to rise to their pote
Over the last 10 years I have tutored all ages for piano and Japanese and learned how to be patient, persistent and to just be able to adjust and accommodate to different kinds of learning styles and abilities. I realized that it’s important to have a structure in your teaching styles and have clear expectations, standards and goals. Making certain modifications to your teaching styles along the way is crucial as well to meet individual student needs. I believe in setting high standards for students is an important way to get them to rise to their pote
ntial.
In my free time I love to go on a short hike, explore new restaurants or see a live music show.
In my free time I love to go on a short hike, explore new restaurants or see a live music show.
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Emi O.
Anaheim, CA 92804
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$20
/ 30-min
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Hi! I'm Michelle, a world traveler/teacher who's here to help bring her experience and energy to students back home in California. I've taught various subjects such as test prep, English, history, and languages to students all over the world, such as China, France, and Ecuador. I've worked with students of all ages and love getting to know them to help figure out how they best learn.
I love learning languages in my spare time and practicing when I can. When I'm not looking a bit silly doing that, I'm usually reading, at a baseball game, or hanging out with friends. I keep active, making sure to run or play a sport when I can. However, it's equally as strong as my love for foods of all kinds.
I really look forward to getting to work with you and helping you with whatever I can!
I love learning languages in my spare time and practicing when I can. When I'm not looking a bit silly doing that, I'm usually reading, at a baseball game, or hanging out with friends. I keep active, making sure to run or play a sport when I can. However, it's equally as strong as my love for foods of all kinds.
I really look forward to getting to work with you and helping you with whatever I can!
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Michelle W.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
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$30
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I believe students should be confident in their math skills. By getting good grades in school, their options in life (e.g. jobs, career paths) are kept open. I gauge where the student is at in knowing the concepts by having him/her work out the problems. Every problem has two parts: the first is recognizing what kind of problem it is (e.g. quadratic equation) and the second is the mechanics of working it out (e.g. arithmetic skills, factoring, quadratic formula). I keep it simple and fun! I have given students confidence in their math skills which has transferred into overall confidence in themselves. We both roll up our sleeves and do the problems together.
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Madeleine F.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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$60
/ 60-min
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Hello! My name is Keith and I am an Academic and Music Tutor as well as a Film Score Composer. I graduated from Grinnell College (2015) with degrees in physics and music composition. I have tutored students for past couple years in high school math and physics, as well as in the SAT and ACT. I work as a tutor for three well-known tutoring companies (one of which won the Eddie Award for 'best national test-prep company').
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Keith S.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
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$35
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I'm a former engineer turned math and science teacher. My Mechanical Engineering education is from Stanford and my masters in Engineering Management is from Milwaukee School of Engineering. I have over 6 years of teaching experience in public, charter, and private school classrooms. I have 2 years of experience working part-time at one of the top-tier professional tutoring centers in the nation which has trained me to teach subjects ranging from beginning reading to high school courses and SAT/ACT prep.
I can teach any math from K-college. I like to say "K thru Calc!"! I have a passion for learning and try my best to light the fire for learning in all of my students. When it comes to the nuts and bolts of math, that's the easy part, but I take it father and have fun with math through story telling, connection with language and with
I'm a former engineer turned math and science teacher. My Mechanical Engineering education is from Stanford and my masters in Engineering Management is from Milwaukee School of Engineering. I have over 6 years of teaching experience in public, charter, and private school classrooms. I have 2 years of experience working part-time at one of the top-tier professional tutoring centers in the nation which has trained me to teach subjects ranging from beginning reading to high school courses and SAT/ACT prep.
I can teach any math from K-college. I like to say "K thru Calc!"! I have a passion for learning and try my best to light the fire for learning in all of my students. When it comes to the nuts and bolts of math, that's the easy part, but I take it father and have fun with math through story telling, connection with language and with
hands on applications (which can still be done online!).
Try me as a tutor and you will not be disappointed... : )
Try me as a tutor and you will not be disappointed... : )
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· ACT Math · In home
He is amazing, we are so delighted and pleased to have him as a teacher and a mentor!
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Mark J.
Culver City, CA 90230
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$75
/ 60-min
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Hello! My name is Madison, but I go my Madi. I love the piano and the beauty and creativity it allows as you learn more about it. It may seem intimidating at first, but it will soon become your best friend. As you come to learn your favorite songs on the instrument, a fire you didn't know you have, will ignite inside you, and I would love to be that person to watch it grow.
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· Classical Piano · In home
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Madi B.
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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$30
/ 30-min
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I graduated from the Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena, CA. and later took some additional classes at UCLA. I taught graphic design and illustration at Woodbury University. I've worked for advertising agencies and large corporations.
I now have my own business and also enjoy teaching young students through adults.
Businesses and academic institutions around the world use PowerPoint. It is important at all levels to be an effective communicator and presenter.
I will use my academic knowledge joined with my new world digital technology skills, to make you able to express yourself through PowerPoint as a force and voice of the future.
I now have my own business and also enjoy teaching young students through adults.
Businesses and academic institutions around the world use PowerPoint. It is important at all levels to be an effective communicator and presenter.
I will use my academic knowledge joined with my new world digital technology skills, to make you able to express yourself through PowerPoint as a force and voice of the future.
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· Graphic Design · Online
Katherine’s passion for Multimedia and youth has given students the benefit of being exposed to all facets of Multimedia, and provided life long learning skills as well. Her skills and knowledge are tremendous. Administration, staff and students appreciate her dedication and ability to touch the lives of students.
· Microsoft PowerPoint · Online
professional Creative Director, Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer and
Power Point Specialist. Very responsible, creative, and patient with her
students. She's organized and completes projects in a timely manner.
I highly recommend her without reservation.
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Katherine V.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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$30
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