The Best essay Tutors in Alameda, CA

I teach English and reading at the high school level. I also teach essay writing at the community college level. I work with all age levels and am a certified proofreader. In addition, I have an MA in English. See Bob's full profile

I am a Stanford Graduate with over six years of tutoring experience. During my time at Stanford, I participated in the highly competitive SLE program and worked as a teaching assistant for the University. I specialize in helping students develop persuasive and substantial arguments that also highlight their unique voices.See Raymond's full profile

In addition to correcting any errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling, I will suggest precise revisions of any vague or awkward passages. I can also edit your application essay(s) for admission to college or graduate school. Let me show you how to strengthen your essay so that it not only makes a good...See John's full profile

I'm also a strong writer and can help edit and tutor you towards strengthening your writing - particularly in science writing, college/grad school admissions essays, and grants!See Nadya's full profile

With my legal training and educational background, I have expertise in English, writing, editing, grammar, and reading. In addition to editing and writing essays/papers, I am also experienced in writing and editing resumes, college/grad school admissions essays, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles,...See Amy's full profile

Hello! I’ve been tutoring and teaching for over five years, specializing in college essays, mentorship, and music. However, I still remember a time in my life when I hated writing. In middle school, I was a voracious reader but saw myself as a STEM kid with barely enough patience for a paragraph. When I learned...See Sebastian's full profile

Holding an M.A. in Music Composition, I have over 15 years teaching classical and jazz music theory, from fundamentals like scales, chords, and diatonic harmony to advanced concepts like 12-tone matrices and third stream jazz-classical composition techniques. My original music compositions and related essays...See Jake's full profile

I have been helping students to choose universities and graduate school programs, applications, essays, financial aid, and interviewing since 2015. I am familiar with boarding schools and universities in the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Spain. See Jeffrey's full profile

I was an IB Diploma student in high school, which included High Level Biology classes and an Extended Essay in Biology. I graduated from Santa Clara University with a BS in Biology, emphasis in Cellular and Molecular Biology, minor Biotechnology. I have work in the biotech industry as a lab scientist for 5...See Rene's full profile

In my classroom, my students consistently achieve a pass rate of over 80 percent, significantly outperforming the national average. I specialize in demystifying the Document-Based Question (DBQ) and Long Essay Question (LEQ). I move beyond general homework help to provide a targeted, rubric-focused strategy that...See Andrew's full profile

Majored in English Literature at University of Pittsburgh and am currently writing a screenplay. Recently worked with college student to successfully complete his final college essays, in which he received an A.See GLENN's full profile

I specialize in writing, reading comprehension, and math foundations, with a focus on clear structure, test-aligned strategies, and confidence-building. I have worked with diverse learners, including students who need targeted support in written response, grammar, and essay development. I provide structured,...See Etoria's full profile

...and impactful. Lastly, I offer holistic support throughout the application process: this can include personal statements, state-specific prompts, supplemental essays, activity/extracurricular lists, interview prep, and deadline management....See Amy's full profile

I have worked extensively with high schoolers over the last 3 years to improve their writing. I have advised over 15+ students in how to craft the perfect college application, not only providing feedback on their essays, but also helping them to reflect on the experiences that have made them the person they are...See Will's full profile

I have extensive experience helping students craft compelling personal statements as it is one of my strongest areas of expertise. I guide students through the process of creating powerful narrative essays for college and advanced degree applications. My approach focuses on creating authentic, standout...See Sara's full profile

I have 20+ years of experience helping students develop and edit their personal statements and supplemental essays for college and graduate school applications. See Jason's full profile

I'm well versed in many common styles of essays and the expectations for different courses and college and graduate school applications. I can also help with other types of creative nonfiction writing. My own writing has been published in several national magazines, and some of my essays have won...See Anna's full profile

I have taught university courses that cover a wide range of themes, subjects, and geographies, including a writing and composition course. I have graded thousands of college-level essays and can teach you the elements of successful writing. I am here to help you design, write, and revise essays for your...See Jonathan's full profile

20+ years tutoring and teaching English. Native, ESOL, essays, grammar, style, research, style, academic English, creative writing, communicationSee Guillaume's full profile

I have extensive experience revising high-school and college-level essays as well as personal statements + applications for medical school admissions. I can help revise written material for structure, content, grammar, clarity and conciseness.See Anup'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 diction. If...See Aaron's full profile

I aim to get students excited about and confident in their essays and applications. As someone who has had to write a lot of papers and essays, I know how to tackle the writing process and can provide many tips for the trade. I specifically have a lot of experience in writing and helping others write the...See Olivia's full profile

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

I'm also a professional writer and editor who has published widely in national publications like CNN, Politico, NPR and the LA Times. I can help your student prepare their college application essays, including brainstorming and coaching them on their subject and then helping them editing their drafts. My...See Rebecca's full profile

I have worked with students at the elementary, middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels to improve their essay writing skills. I specialize in essay writing for both AP English Language and AP English Literature (class curriculum and AP exam preparation). I have also coached younger...See Richard's full profile