The Best English Tutors in Alameda, CA

It's demoralizing when students earn A's and B's at school, but still can't earn 1050 on the SAT, or when English language learners take an ESL course, but can't (or are afraid to) speak English (when necessary to meet a goal). Helping students meet or exceed testing standards for...See Kenisha's full profile

I'm glad to help you in the same way. Do you already know English well, but you’d like to improve your English writing? I help with that, too. For example, I am helping a working professional write high-quality English communications to help his business. Similarly, I help English-speaking...See Eva's full profile

I have helped man of peers with their college essays and have written many of them myself (15+) when applying to colleges. Further, I received a 790 on my SAT Writing and took AP English Language and AP English Literature. I find writing fun and am always willing to help!See Ziba's full profile

I taught middle and high school students (primarily 14 to 18 years old) in subjects ranging from Algebra I to Calculus II. Since then, I've tutored students individually in math, biology, chemistry, SAT/ACT/AP exams, and English, among other subjects. At the collegiate level, I have co-taught...See Blake's full profile

I’ve also tutored 1-on-1 for four UC-Berkeley economics courses, in addition to years of tutoring math for free to high school and junior high students. I’m a native English speaker with lengthy experience “Americanizing” quantitative/technical papers for my colleagues, including the dissertation of a...See Dawn's full profile

...fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, and current work in machine-learning empowered microscopy. I am capable of tutoring a variety of topics, including English, Portuguese, Python, Web Development, Biology, Chemistry, and Math (elementary math to differential equations!). Since completing Calculus 4, I am more than...See Alexandre's full profile

I have taught English and ESL to students of numerous ages and backgrounds. After working with me in Reading and Writing, an ESL community college student improved her grades dramatically, matriculated to USF where she received Cum Laude Honors, and eventually earned an auditing position at PwC. I've had...See Marshal's full profile

I am a recent college graduate from Stanford University, where I double majored in Economics and Film & Media Studies. And for the past four years I have also worked as a professional tutor or teacher's assistant for a variety of companies and organizations, including Stanford University. During this time, I have...See Raymond's full profile

I earned my English teaching credential from Humboldt State University and have taught middle school and high school English for three years. During my teaching career I have been trained in AVID instruction, which is a teaching philosophy that prepares students for college and academic success. In addition...See David's full profile

Did you know PhD stands for "Doctor of Philosophy" and "philosophia" means a love of learning/wisdom? Experience a love of learning and the ultra-satisfying “Aha!" moments as we work together. I specialize in math, test preparation, and writing and over 20+ years, I’ve worked with students of all ages. In a...See Menaka's full profile

AP Language and Composition: Straight As and scored a 5 on the AP Exam.See Aditya's full profile

Hello - I'm Liz! I graduated from Caltech with my Bachelor's degree in Computation and Neural Systems, and I have recently graduated from UC Berkeley with my PhD in Visual Neuroscience. I identify as a life-long learner and want to aid others in their academic journey through tutoring. I want to learn what each student...See Elizabeth's full profile

I have a PhD from UC Berkeley and a deep knowledge of literature in the Humanities and Social Sciences, which are the basis for Social Studies classes. I am also an experienced tutor who has worked with students in History, English, Writing, and Spanish. I have worked with students of various age ranges, including...See Rebecca's full profile

English as a course of study involves both grammar, punctuation, and spelling, as well as techniques for thinking about and responding to literature in essays and other forms. Appreciation of our language as reader and writer and speaker makes up a complete English student.See James's full profile

My work included teaching and tutoring students who were in one or more of the following programs: tutoring before and after school, classes during the school day, gifted/GATE, athletics, extracurriculars, pathways, science, mathematics, robotics, ASB, writing, reading, English, History-Social Science,...See Stephen's full profile

I have tutored students high school age and older in English, helping them prepare for tests such as the CAHSEE and SAT and helping them with their general coursework. I tutor foreign students in English as a Second Language as well. I have done some freelance writing and editing and enjoy creative writing. See Cecily's full profile

If you are looking for a tutor that will make you a better writer, look no further. After a few sessions with me, you will learn how to write like a pro. You don't need to know a lot of fancy words to be good at English, even though some didacts are partial to pupils who pepper their prose with grandiloquent...See Aaron's full profile

I received 1570 on the SAT (790 Math, 780 English)See Dylan's full profile

During high school I took AP Literature and Composition, and AP Language and Composition. I scored a 5 on both of the corresponding AP exams. Additionally, I am quite experienced in college level nonfiction writing, having taken a number of core humanities classes, Spanish composition classes, STEM writing classes, and...See Kalvin'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 can also give you expert guidance if you are having trouble writing an essay about a work of literature or literary criticism. I taught English for 9 years, first at...See John's full profile

I've traveled extensively throughout Asia and in these travels taught English for 5 years. I have experience teaching all age levels, my youngest student was 5 and my oldest 65! Education is in my blood and I have a great love of learning new things. I am known for creating exciting lesson plans and...See Tracy's full profile

I was trained in reading and writing at Columbia University. For ten years, I've been an English teacher; in that role, I've specialized in improving students' grammar and essay writing. I have a self-created method for essay writing that students can take with them long after we stop working...See Stephen's full profile

I have an associate of arts degree in Women's and Gender Studies and English with a focus on applying critical feminist political analysis using liberal, queer, Marxist, and international lenses. Much of my academic work focuses on the ways in which local, national, and global politics results from...See Samantha's full profile

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 English. I teach very beginners to advanced...See Jessica's full profile

Hi, I'm Dana, and I have been tutoring for over 10 years! Since earning my Bachelor's Degree in English (minor in Teaching) at U.C. 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...See Dana's full profile