The Best Writing Tutors in San Lorenzo, CA

My academic research focused on adolescent social–emotional development and cultural/gender psychology, with earlier training in cognitive aspects of depression, resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications. I bring this academic background to my work as a tutor, writing coach, and college essay...See Kalpa's full profile

¡Hola a todos! Ciao a tutti! My love for languages influenced me to study Linguistics and Italian during my time at San Francisco State University. I was fortunate to be able to study abroad in Italy for a year at a full-immersion university. This opportunity enabled me to gain fluency in the Italian language and...See Elisabeth's full profile

He is currently a Teacher of Special Programs at Berkeley School of Education. He was a Scholastic competition writing judge in 2025 and selected to be one of one of the teaching fellows in the California Writing Project, KQED (National Public Radio, and Bay Area Writing Project. Since 2020, he has...See Jeffrey's full profile

As a tutor, grader, SI Leader, and mentor, I've learned how to explain difficult concepts clearly and adapt my teaching to each student's learning style. Before college, I completed AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics, and earned a 1550 SAT (780 Math, 770 Reading & Writing). I began...See Alexandra's full profile

In terms of my qualifications, I previously mentored three undergraduate students in college essay writing with acceptances to USC (Biology), UCI, UCR, and CSUF (Occupational Therapy). Additionally, I have reviewed two graduate school applications which ultimately led to acceptances at UC Berkeley (EECS PhD) &...See Angela's full profile

I am competent in both creative and technical writing. I have served as a Teacher’s assistant for English before, and I’ve written over 50,000 words of poetry over the years. I also edit periodically for friends who are published authors.See Francesca's full profile

Certified Teacher with more than 12 years of teaching experience in a classroom setting as well as online. See Anni's full profile

Hi everyone! I am a competent mathematics major with experience from Noetic all the way through the Putnam. I got 20/20 on Noetic in 5th grade, made statewide MathCounts, made USAMO multiple times, and got a Putnam Question correct. I also got a perfect score on the math section of the SAT. I have been tutoring for 2...See Linus's full profile

I have taught writing across middle school, high school, and college settings and have extensive experience helping students with academic and admissions essays. As an adjunct lecturer at Hunter College, I guided undergraduates through research papers and APA-style scientific writing, and I have also...See Mary's full profile

Through feedback protocols and power-affirming questions, I get the student to think about their choices as a writer and the effects they may have on their intended reader. While my feedback is precise and clear, it is not designed to get them to change or correct their writing. Instead, I want the writer to see...See Ward's full profile

I am a professional writer and editor and have mentored many people learning to write. I can help you brainstorm and organize your ideas for a specific assignment or an application essay, and I can also provide guidance on generally elevating your writing through improving grammar, clarity, and style. With...See Anna's full profile

Acquiring effective writing skills is a something that can be learned by paying attention to basic skills and organizing a composition according to the structure of the conventional essay. Vocabulary acquisition is also a prerequisite as is reading, students need to read to acquire ideas and they must have a...See Tim's full profile

Davis, I have taught English grammar, reading and writing in classrooms, small groups and one-on-one settings to a wide variety of ages and abilities. My students have ranged from young, emergent readers, to ESL students, to special-needs students, to high-achieving high schoolers wanting to take their...See Dana's full profile

My name is Dong and I have a BA and MA in Media Studies from Stanford University, as well as a MBA from UC Berkeley Haas Business School. I have 2 years of 1-on-1 tutoring experience in helping 12 high school students improve their SAT test scores by 100-200 points--and being admitted to the college of their dreams. I...See Dong's full profile

More recently, I taught chess at OUSD and HUSD while currently running the after-school chess program for Escuela Bilingüe Internacional in Emeryville. I also have experience teaching English literature, including international stints as an ESL teacher. Aside from teaching, I held a variety of writing and...See Glenn's full profile

I am a writing scholar and veteran educator with 20+ years of teaching experience at the secondary and university level. I have taught all aspects of writing and I was one of the original architects of the writing performance task. Can assist adults in completing cover letters, proposals, personal...See Lanette's full profile

I worked as a Teaching Fellow throughout my time at both universities, where I gained exposure to a variety of persuasive and expository writing techniques. My science and humanities background have offered me experience in a broad range of writing styles. I can work with you at any point in the...See Charlotte's full profile

I am working to attain a Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology major at Purdue University and I tend to be good with tutoring in biology, English, writing, and history. After experiencing a multitude of professors and teachers, I have realized that the method of teaching varies for each student and that...See Anishka's full profile

...intelligence. I worked directly with students 1-1 in my own office hours, and also in larger lecture settings of 20-30 students. I have also tutored reading and writing composition to high school and college students while I was in college. I want to benefit the students I work with as much as possible, and welcome any resources...See Thomas's full profile

My background is in Marketing and Public Relations. After many years I wanted a change. I decided to go to Costa Rica for my TEFL Certification to learn to teach English as a Second Language (ESL). I’ve been teaching now for 10 years. I specialize in Speaking by building confidence in all areas of learning...See Jessica's full profile

As a tutor and as a teacher I strive to reveal and encourage the natural curiosity that we all have inside of us, as it takes bravery and humility to admit what we don't know. I majored in the History of Western Mathematics and Science, as well as Philosophy, so I love helping students think about what they're actually...See Stephen's full profile

Whether you are in school or out of school, and whether you are a native or non-native speaker, I can teach you to write clearly and confidently. I taught freshman composition for 9 years, first at the University of Michigan and then at Union College. Contact me today to schedule a free consultation. I look...See John's full profile

My work involves constant guidance of student writing at all stages: concept development, research, outlining, drafting, and polishing. I have developed a step-by-step system for guiding students through this often frustrating process. My approach focuses on connecting to the purpose of your text, not just...See Ellen's full profile

Hello! My name is Madeline (Maddie) Alvendia Johnson, B.A., E.d.M. I am an educator, activist, and life-long learner based in Oakland, California. I received my B.A. in History from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I graduated in three years. I received my E.d.M. (Master's in Education) from Harvard...See Madeline's full profile

I have 20 years of teaching/tutoring experience and understand the challenges that students face when trying to write. I structure lessons to build skills methodically and integrate practice to solidify skills and increase confidence. I have substantial experience (academic and professional) writing...See Menaka's full profile