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STEP 3Sailors on American cargo ships who visited the San Francisco Bay in the mid-1850s apparently had a penchant for naming regions at the edge of the bay after the coyote. They gave the name “Coyote Hills” to an area on the eastern side of the bay (in today’s Fremont). They also renamed a peninsula that juts into the western side of the San Francisco Bay “Big Coyote,” even though the Spaniards had already named it “la punta de San Mateo.” That rocky outcropping is now part of San Mateo, California, and is the site of Coyote Point Park.
History of Big Coyote
Big Coyote was once an island connected to the mainland via a marsh. The land was owned by the Howard family, who built a pier for lumber loading and turned the marsh into a dairy pasture. In 1880, the family built a pool and bathhouse on the beach. Adjacent land, which the family leased, was purposed and repurposed many times over the years.
For example, some land leased by the Howards in 1922 became the site for Pacific City Amusement Park, but a fire destroyed a good portion of it during its second year. Strong afternoon winds and sewage contamination in the Bay were cited as reasons for not rebuilding.
Next, in 1942, the federal government purchased ten acres for the Pacific Coast Cadet Corps. Those buildings were subsequently purchased by the county to be used as the site of College of San Mateo. In 1963, the county moved the college and established the 670-acred Coyote Point park.
Overview of Coyote Point
Thick with eucalyptus trees, the point has tons of trails for walkers and bikers, small nooks for picnicking, and large picnic areas that can be reserved. The area includes a pistol and rifle range, a conference facility, the Coyote Point marina, a playground, the regional humane society, and the CuriOdyssey, a natural science museum. Formerly marshy tidal flats connected to the mainland are now a golf course. Students who work with a San Mateo tutor will have that much more time to enjoy all of Coyote Point Park.
The CuriOdyssey
This hands-on museum (formerly the San Mateo County Junior Museum, then renamed the Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education) is comprised of gardens, an aviary, an invertebrate area, and twenty-five habitats housing native animals, some of which, for a multitude of reasons, would not survive in the wild.
In 2006, individual donors and foundations stepped in to save the museum, which was struggling financially. The organization tweaked its mission to focus on educating young children. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the museum allows students on school field trips and other visitors to get a close-up look of river otters, snakes, bobcats, raccoons, a gray fox, golden eagles, turtles, owls, herons, toads, and more. This San Mateo gem is a great place for San Mateo tutors and teachers and their students to study the natural world.
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Our tutoring sessions are designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Sessions can be held online or in-person, depending on availability and preference. During the sessions, tutors assess the student’s strengths and areas for improvement, focusing on personalized strategies to help them excel. Materials and lesson plans are tailored to align with their school curriculum and learning style.
Our tutoring sessions are designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Sessions can be held online or in-person, depending on availability and preference. During the sessions, tutors assess the student’s strengths and areas for improvement, focusing on personalized strategies to help them excel. Materials and lesson plans are tailored to align with their school curriculum and learning style.
Our tutoring sessions are designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Sessions can be held online or in-person, depending on availability and preference. During the sessions, tutors assess the student’s strengths and areas for improvement, focusing on personalized strategies to help them excel. Materials and lesson plans are tailored to align with their school curriculum and learning style.
Our tutoring sessions are designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Sessions can be held online or in-person, depending on availability and preference. During the sessions, tutors assess the student’s strengths and areas for improvement, focusing on personalized strategies to help them excel. Materials and lesson plans are tailored to align with their school curriculum and learning style.
Our tutoring sessions are designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Sessions can be held online or in-person, depending on availability and preference. During the sessions, tutors assess the student’s strengths and areas for improvement, focusing on personalized strategies to help them excel. Materials and lesson plans are tailored to align with their school curriculum and learning style.
Families share goals and scheduling preferences through a short intake. That information becomes a learner profile. Grade Potential then introduces your profile to a professional independent tutor whose background aligns. Once the tutor accepts, you’re introduced directly and sessions can begin.
Our packages are highly customizable based on your budget, preferred session cadence, time frame, location, and a few other factors. You’ll be presented with clear pricing before you begin. We support families in choosing the session length and cadence that works best for their individual situation; no hard sales tactics and no obligation to purchase a long-term package.
Typically within 2-3 business days, depending on subject, location, and schedule availability. Urgent timelines are noted in your profile so introductions prioritize your timing.
In-person at home or another convenient, quiet, safe location (like the local library). When families need flexibility, online sessions are also available.
Experienced, professional independent tutors with strong subject knowledge and a track record of working one-on-one with students. Many hold degrees in their fields; some are certified teachers or graduate students with specialized expertise.
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Just let Grade Potential know. Your profile can be introduced to a different tutor at no cost to you, and once accepted, you’ll be re-introduced so sessions continue without losing momentum.
Support spans elementary through college across all core subjects (math, reading, writing, science, languages) plus test prep (e.g., SAT/ACT, AP, GRE) and many electives. If it’s taught in school, there’s likely a tutor with relevant experience. Adult learners can also benefit from tutoring services in a wide variety of subjects.
Most families choose 60-90 minute sessions 1-2 times per week. Cadence and length are set directly with the tutor to fit the student’s goals, pace, and schedule.
Often, yes! Especially when goals and levels are similar. There’s no additional cost for siblings to share sessions, so feel free share details in your intake so we can advise on the right tutoring package for you.
Yes! When families request it, tutors can review teacher notes, school portals, and accommodation plans to keep sessions aligned with classroom expectations.
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