The Best SAT Writing Tutors in Alameda, CA

My 15+ years in the educational arena--and ongoing professional development--have taught me the importance of helping students shift from lower- to higher-order thinking, which is really only coaching students to go from knowing the "what" of things to putting all those "whats" together to understand the "hows" and... read more

With more than 8 years as an SAT Tutor, I have plenty of experience tutoring students to excellent scores, including some students to the 95%+ percentile. The key to SAT Writing is two-fold: 1) For the multiple choice section, one must understand the mechanics of English. Which words need to match, what rules to... read more

As a university professor of the Humanities, I have taught at the university level for many years. I have also tutored for the SAT for more than twenty years, and most students raise their SAT scores by around 300 points. I can provide recommendations from parents and students. I also teach students how to write... read more

I'm currently a PhD student in the English department at UC Berkeley. I am from Pennsylvania originally, but have lived all over the country (Philadelphia, Boston, NYC, San Francisco). I am very happy to be settling in the East Bay. I am excited to work with students from the middle school level and up. I have worked... read more

Hello parents and future students! I am currently in my 7th year as an English Teacher, and I am hoping to provide extra support for the unique academic challenges that many students are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in English, General Literature, and Rhetoric at SUNY Binghamton... read more

I'm a graduate of the University of California, Riverside with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure Chemistry with seven years of tutoring experience. In 2017, I relocated to the San Francisco/East Bay area to work with an education nonprofit organization and am excited to support local students in their educational... read more

Hello! I am an educator who is passionate about equipping today's youth with the tools and resources they need to attain their life goals. I obtained a Master's in Education, as well as my Teaching Credential, from Stanford University (through the Stanford Teacher Education Program). I obtained a Bachelor's of Science... read more

*Two years tutoring SAT writing *Former reporter, rewrite editor and radio editor for the Chicago City News Bureau *Professional grant writing consultant for non profits since 1975 *Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Writing (2013), including writing technique courses taught by UC Berkeley English professors... read more

I started tutoring elementary school students for the Contra Costa County school system while I was still in high school. I loved every minute of working with these kids! They were kind, gracious, and eager to learn. Thanks to this wonderful experience, I immediately launched into my next decade of tutoring and teaching!... read more

I specialize in one-on-one and small group tutoring to help students read and write more effectively, acquire and refine English or Spanish language skills, prepare for standardized tests, or understand and write about history and science. I am also a professional editor available to help you plan, draft, revise, and... read more