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Miramonte Parents' Club
Miramonte High School
925-280-3930
Fax: 925-376-7502
P.O. Box 171
Orinda, California
94563
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HOW TO ADVERTISE
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Classified Rates per Month: $5 for first 10 words; $2 for each additional 10 words. If you advertise for the school year, you receive the summer months at no charge. Copy should be e-mailed to MiramonteParentsNEWS@yahoo.com. Checks should be made payable to "Miramonte Parents' Club" and mailed to 58 Miramonte Drive, Moraga, CA 94556 along with a copy of your advertisement.
The Classified Page on the Miramonte Parents' Club web site is a service provided to the community, not an endorsement of any particular advertiser, service or product.
MiramonteParentsNEWS@yahoo.com
Phone: (925) 376-6686
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DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS
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1. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. HELP WANTED
3. BUSINESS & SERVICE
4. VACATION RENTALS
5. TRAVEL
6. COLLEGE COUNSELING
7. WRITING/HISTORY/SAT/MISC. TUTORS
8. MATH & SCIENCE TUTORS
9. FOREIGN LANGUAGE TUTORS
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1. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
ART CLASSES AT LAFAYETTE STUDIO
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The study and appreciation of visual art enriches the individual and the community. Lafayette Studio is a cooperative effort by the Lamorinda Arts Alliance, a non-profit, and the artists of our community. Our aim is to encourage the study and practice of the visual arts.
Art classes for adults and mature teenagers taught by distinguished local artists. Click on the title to find out more and see a class schedule or call for more information.
Phone: (925) 284-5143
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TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR HOME!
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HOST A YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENT!
Are you interested in hearing a new language, tasting another culture, and seeing with your own eyes how easy it is to make new friends that last a lifetime? If so, we invite you to consider hosting a Youth For Understanding international exchange student! Host families come in many different forms married couples with or without children and single parents, as well as families with teenagers. YFU host families provide a bed, access to three meals a day, guidance and the experience of what everyday life is like in the U.S.A. Youth For Understanding is a private, nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to international understanding and world peace.
For more information on how to take a new look at the world by hosting a YFU studentor to learn about becoming a local volunteer, call toll free or visit us online by clicking the heading (www.yfu-usa.org).
Phone: 1-800-TEENAGE
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2. HELP WANTED
Part-time Job Opportunity
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The Acalanes District is looking for three Library Media Clerks to work two hours a day. We need one for each: Acalanes, Miramonte and Las Lomas. Contact Gail Stern, 925-280-3900 x6623.
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Job Opportunity
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Like LEGOs? Like Kids?
Part-Time Job (1 - 4 days a week in the afternoons), Assistant Instructor of Engineering FUNdamentals with Lego Class
jeff@play-well.org
Phone: 510-459-9620
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3. BUSINESS & SERVICE
FINANCING-HOME & COLLEGE
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Manage your home equity with the help of extensive knowledge and mortgage options to meet your goals.
* 25+ years in the residential mortgage and financial services industry.
* Expertise in current economic developments, law, consumer protection, and computer technology to deliver clear and informative presentations of your finance options.
* CAMB State Board Representative (CA Association of Mortgage Brokers).
DON CROZIER, President, CMA
RSN LENDING, INC.
doncrozier@rsnlending.com
Phone: (408) 556-0510
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COMPUTER SERVICES
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Recent Miramonte graduate providing computer services in Lamorinda area including: Windows/Macintosh support, OS upgrades, software/hardware installation, networking, troubleshooting, consulting, and will locate the best electronics deal.
brett@orindatech.com
Phone: (925) 899-8879
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PSYCHOTHERAPIST FOR TEENS (AND THEIR FAMILIES)
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20 years experience working with Lamorinda adolescents and adults with depression/anxiety, relationship and chemical dependency problems. Experienced with academic/administrative procedure (i.e., I.E.P.'s special accommodations). Empathetic and realistic guidance.
Lori Katzburg, L.C.S.W.
lorikatzburg@yahoo.com
Phone: 925-933-7144
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4. VACATION RENTALS
WESTSHORE LAKE TAHOE CABIN
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Comfortable 3 bedroom/2 bath home on the quiet side of Tahoe. Sleeps 8 people or 2 families. Great location with peek-lake views.
Phone: 253-3115
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5. TRAVEL
6. COLLEGE COUNSELING
CAREER SOLUTIONS PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICE
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For the Parents of High School or College-age Youth or Young Adults
Without adequate career planning, thousands of dollars can be wasted in inappropriate educational preparation and inappropriate college training programs.
We Can Help!
The Career Solutions Program provides reliable, confident direction by using a scientifically-balanced vocational test battery of standardized instruments measuring personality, interests, career abilities and satisfying skills. The test data are then integrated, presented during structured individual counseling sessions, and used as the foundation of a completely customized Career Action Plan.
Contact:
Garth Michaels, MA, NCCC
National Certified Career Counselor
925-934-6560
garthm@value.net
Career Solutions is located in Walnut Creek. Hours By Appointment.
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COUNSELING FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING
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Allow a reader for the University of California-Berkeley and Duke alumni interviewer and Admissions Fellow to guide you through the college admissions process.
Call Alan Young.
alan.young@alumni.duke.edu
Phone: (925) 299-1129
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COLLEGE SEARCH
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Purpose: Provide students with choices and knowledge in the college selection process. Match student with the college environment in which they will succeed and prosper. Over ten years of experience with UC's, CSU's, and private colleges.
Jo-Ann Perry, Masters in Counseling; Certificate in College Advising and Career Planning.
joanncperry@yahoo.com
Phone: 938-6440
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MIRAMONTE COLLEGE AND CAREER ASSOCIATES
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Certified college planning specialist with 35 years higher education experience at U.C. Berkeley, Michigan, Oklahoma and Oxford/Cambridge. Full range of personal college advising including: college search, admission strategies, essay, application process and more. Student-athletes, performing arts and learning differences are specialties.
Bill Knickerbocker
success@allcollegecareer.com
Phone: 254-9222
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LAMORINDA COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COUNSELING
7. WRITING/HISTORY/SAT/MISC.
WRITING
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Professional assistance in writing English essays, SAT I essay, and college entrance essays. Years of experience in the Lamorinda area. Call or e-mail.
aristoslearning@comcast.net
Phone: 253-8201
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DR. SEAN McMAHON
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Dr. Sean McMahon invites you to visit his official website at www.orindatutor.com for a full description of his tutoring services.
info@seanthetutor.com
Phone: (510) 665-9200
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SAT Prep/English/Math
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One-on-one test prep and math and English tutoring. Over 20 years' experience in Orinda. Contact Jim Irwin, Aristos Learning.
aristoslearning@comcast.net
Phone: 253-8201
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In-Home 1-on-1 Tutoring, ALL SUBJECTS: $55/h
READING AND WRITING SPECIALIST
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Professional educator, years of collegiate-level experience, Ph.D. in Literature. Enchrichment program in reading comprehension, academic excellence and writing. Get results with focused one-on-one attention.
Dr. Julie Hemker
julie.hemker@worldnet.att.net
Phone: (925) 947-1629
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EXPERIENCED IN-HOME TUTORS FOR ALL SUBJECTS
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Supreme Educational Services is committed to bringing parents and students together with the most knowledgeable, experienced tutors. Our focus is communicating with the student and being able to transfer what we know to you and helping you succeed and improving the student's confidence.
Our Lamorinda-area tutors have graduate/Ph.D. experience at U.C. Berkeley. Most subjects available:
+ Math (Pre-Algebra thru Calculus BC)
+ Physics
+ Chemistry
+ Biology
+ Writing
+ History
+Standardized Test Prep (SAT I, SAT II, AP)
info@supremetutors.com
Phone: (925) 918-2882
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IN-HOME TUTORING & SAT PREP
PSAT/SAT/ACT, ENGLISH, VOCABULARY, AND STUDY SKILLS
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Thrive in classes of only 3-6 students with one to one attention, powerful activities, frequent feedback, and an enthusiastic professional. For more information, please visit
www.ieducation.net
or contact Nan Andrews.
academicachievement@comcast.net
Phone: (925) 254-6340
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HISTORY, WRITING, COLLEGE APPLICATIONS & STUDY SKILLS TUTOR
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Professional writer and 1999 Harvard graduate specializing in History, Writing, College Applications and Study Skills.
For more information, please visit www.ivyenrichment.com or contact Maggie.
maggie@ivyenrichment.com
Phone: (925) 878-5202
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SAT/ACT Prep Specialist Offers In-home Tutoring
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Professional, full-time, private tutor specializing in standardized tests. In-home, personalized, one-on-one instruction for SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests Math Level 1 and Level 2, and SSAT/ISEE.
UC Berkeley graduate. Patient, personable, communicates well and very skilled at adapting to different individual learning styles.
Highly knowledgeable, with many years of successful experience. Excellent results.
Contact: bstu@comcast.net
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8. MATH & SCIENCE TUTORS
MATH TUTOR
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Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II Trig. Many years of experience in the Lamorinda area. Call or e-mail.
aristoslearning@comcast.net
Phone: 253-8201
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MATHEMATICS TUTOR
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Effective, individualized private tutoring. Excellent local references. Current teacher and longtime tutor. Mathematics degree and credential.
Phone: 376-3011
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MATH (elementary or advanced) CHEMISTRY, SAT
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Lessons conveniently at your home. Mature, experienced, patient tutor.
Mark
Phone: (925) 258-0498
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IN-HOME TUTORING - ALL SUBJECTS
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We are experienced, enthusiastic, and educated at top schools - plus we come to your home. To learn more visit www.PrepPoint.com, email cl@PrepPoint.com or call (866) 773-7764
cl@PrepPoint.com
Phone: (866) 773-7764
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MATH TUTOR
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Conveniently located Smith College graduate will help you improve your grades and math understanding. Over 20 years tutoring experience in the area. MATH DEGREE and CREDENTIAL. Nell Sellers
Phone: (925) 376-3365
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MATH TUTOR
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All levels through Calculus BC, including prep for PSAT/SAT/ACT/Calculus AP. Over 10 years experience tutoring in Acalanes District. Familiar with expectations of individual Miramonte teachers. Affiliated with Melmed Learning Clinic (convenient Lafayette office). Daytime/evening/weekend hours. $70/hr for one-on-one. References. Please visit www.sarahharveymathtutor.com for more information.-- Sarah Harvey
sarah@sarahharveymathtutor.com
Phone: (925) 930-9356
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MATH TUTOR
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All levels - including calculus and statistics. Reasonable rates; great discount if student pays for two or more sessions! 20+ years of experience. Can meet at the Orinda Library/my parents' Orinda home or your home for small additional fee. Call (510) 326-2334 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. I return calls the same day - Wendy Flagg.
Phone: (510) 326-2334
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TUTOR - MATH, CHEMISTRY, SAT PREP
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Is your student struggling? Improve grades, confidence and attitude in Math and Chemistry with private tutoring. SAT preparation also offered. Experienced, credentialed. Call Fran Whipple.
fmw522@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 631-6615
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MATH & CHEMISTRY TUTOR
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Stanford graduate with over 20 years in the classroom and extensive experience as a tutor. References available. Call or email Ruth Balsdon.
balsdonr@comcast.net
Phone: 631-0205
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CHEMISTRY TUTOR
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Regular, Honors, A.P.
Fully credentialed teacher with extensive experience in Bay Area schools. Convenient Moraga location. References available.
Ed Balsdon.
balsdonR@comcast.net
Phone: 631-0205
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9. FOREIGN LANGUAGE TUTORS
DR. SEAN McMAHON
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Dr. Sean McMahon invites you to visit his website at www.orindatutor.com for a full description of his tutoring services.
info@seanthetutor.com
Phone: (510) 665-9200
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EXPERIENCED LATIN TUTOR
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Latin teacher at private high school, UC Berkeley Classics graduate, available for tutoring all levels. Call Elena.
Phone: (925) 878-1909
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SPANISH TUTORING: PROFESSIONAL IN-HOME 1-on-1: $55/h
SPANISH TUTOR
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All levels. Experienced. Familiar with curriculum. Wellesley College Grad, Bilingual/Bicultural Costa Rica.
Rosarie Hartmeyer, Ph.D.
rosariehartmeyer@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (925) 376-5045
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FRANCOISE LANGLOIS
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Native French Tutor, M.A. Paris. Familiar with curriculum, Miramonte references. Review. Prep.
Flanglois@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (925) 937-9298
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SPANISH TUTOR
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Noel Pfeffinger
Credentialed Spanish teacher, formerly taught in AUHSD
Years of experience, numerous references available
Familiarity with all levels of Miramonte's curriculum
Tutoring seven days a week
Available for summer study & AP and SAT Spanish prep
l.pfeffinger@comcast.net
Phone: 254-9192
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