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Ludka K. Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ludka K.
90/hour

Los Altos, CA

Double-Masters, Great Reviews, Multi-Subject Tutor

I can help you or your student with all ELA skills - reading comprehension, analytical and creative writing, grammar, vocabulary, or College Essays. I am also proficient in French, Math, and other subjects from Elementary through High...

4.8 (55)
90/hour
178 hours tutoring

I can help you or your student with all ELA skills - reading comprehension, analytical and creative writing, grammar, vocabulary, or College Essays. I am also proficient in French, Math, and other subjects from Elementary through High...

Carolyn L. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carolyn L.
60/hour

Berkeley, CA

SAT, College Essay, Economics, Statistics, Chemistry, English, Writing

Hi, I'm Carolyn, but most students call me Carrie! I am currently studying at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, specifically in Business Administration and Data Science. Throughout my life, a constant mentality I've adopted was asking for...

5.0 (25)
60/hour
33 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Carolyn, but most students call me Carrie! I am currently studying at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, specifically in Business Administration and Data Science. Throughout my life, a constant mentality I've adopted was asking for...

Darren H. Hayward, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Darren H.
199/hour

Hayward, CA

Perfect Scores: SAT 1600, ACT 36, GRE Quant 170, Chemistry/MathL2 800

... enough to speak his mind to his teacher. Students who think independently really shine when they write their college application essays and interview for jobs, and their test scores go up as well. All the students I've tutored have had score increases...

5.0 (89)
199/hour
459 hours tutoring

... enough to speak his mind to his teacher. Students who think independently really shine when they write their college application essays and interview for jobs, and their test scores go up as well. All the students I've tutored have had score increases...

Stephen B. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen B.
55/hour

San Francisco, CA

Writer with 9 Years' Teaching Experience

As we learned writing together, many of my students have expressed much greater confidence overall, and have happily earned improved scores with the SAT, ACT, and other high-stakes testing as well as success with college essays.

5.0 (144)
55/hour
894 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutes

As we learned writing together, many of my students have expressed much greater confidence overall, and have happily earned improved scores with the SAT, ACT, and other high-stakes testing as well as success with college essays.

Divya N. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Divya N.
150/hour

San Jose, CA

Friendly Math and Science Tutor, ACT Coach, and College Essay Coach

I also look forward to supporting students through their college application process, having gone through undergrad admissions and MD admissions processes myself. I am well equipped to help with building a college list, essay...

5.0 (274)
150/hour
912 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes

I also look forward to supporting students through their college application process, having gone through undergrad admissions and MD admissions processes myself. I am well equipped to help with building a college list, essay...

Connie Z. Fremont, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Connie Z.
70/hour

Fremont, CA

Duke + ECU Med School Grad For Math Tutoring

Hello there! My name is Connie, and as sometimes is the case, my path in life hasn't been the most straightforward. After I graduated in 2016 from Duke University with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry, I spent my gap year teaching...

4.9 (72)
70/hour
570 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes

Hello there! My name is Connie, and as sometimes is the case, my path in life hasn't been the most straightforward. After I graduated in 2016 from Duke University with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry, I spent my gap year teaching...

Julia G. Stanford, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julia G.
120/hour

Stanford, CA

Stanford Math, Writing/Reading, & College Prep Tutor

I am pursuing a creative writing minor, and am also currently working on publishing an academic analysis of new media. I have assisted students of all levels with their writing assignments, including analytical essays, college essays, and...

5.0 (20)
120/hour
127 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutes

I am pursuing a creative writing minor, and am also currently working on publishing an academic analysis of new media. I have assisted students of all levels with their writing assignments, including analytical essays, college essays, and...

Jason H. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason H.
140/hour

San Francisco, CA

Highly Experienced Tutor

I’ve been a private tutor for many years and also work onsite as a tutor at a college prep high school in San Francisco, CA. I provide academic support for all subjects K-12 and assist college students with math and writing. I’m also highly...

4.9 (61)
140/hour
141 hours tutoring

I’ve been a private tutor for many years and also work onsite as a tutor at a college prep high school in San Francisco, CA. I provide academic support for all subjects K-12 and assist college students with math and writing. I’m also highly...

Gina L. El Sobrante, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gina L.
90/hour

El Sobrante, CA

College Essay Specialist + Creative Learning Coach for Kids

In addition to working with younger learners, I also support college students with writing, research, and personal expression. I’ve served as a college-level writing tutor and specialize in helping students craft compelling college...

4.9 (15)
90/hour
134 hours tutoring

In addition to working with younger learners, I also support college students with writing, research, and personal expression. I’ve served as a college-level writing tutor and specialize in helping students craft compelling college...

Evelina N. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Evelina N.
70/hour

Berkeley, CA

Academic Writing Support - Experienced Educator

I have experience working with juniors and seniors with capstone projects, writing assignments in humanities classes, and the college essay. I'm proficient in MLA and APA styles and happy to work with high school or college students...

5.0 (2)
70/hour
5 hours tutoring
Response time: 59 minutes

I have experience working with juniors and seniors with capstone projects, writing assignments in humanities classes, and the college essay. I'm proficient in MLA and APA styles and happy to work with high school or college students...

Simon Z. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Simon Z.
119/hour

San Francisco, CA

Coding Interviews, Computer Science, SATs, College Admissions

...including but not limited to Yale, Stanford, UChicago, Dartmouth, Pomona, etc. I’ve mentored more than 2 dozen students on college essay writing and how to ace the SATs, and have had mentees accepted to Cornell, NYU, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford. I got...

5.0 (40)
119/hour
42 hours tutoring

...including but not limited to Yale, Stanford, UChicago, Dartmouth, Pomona, etc. I’ve mentored more than 2 dozen students on college essay writing and how to ace the SATs, and have had mentees accepted to Cornell, NYU, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford. I got...

Glory B. Vacaville, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Glory B.
120/hour

Vacaville, CA

PhD in Microbiology with 10+ Years of Teaching/Tutoring Experience

...arithmetic, algebra 1, algebra 2, business finance, GRE math, and CSET math. -I am also available to help with college application essays, personal statements, or diversity statements. I am dedicated to strengthening my students' scientific knowledge...

5.0 (61)
120/hour
229 hours tutoring

...arithmetic, algebra 1, algebra 2, business finance, GRE math, and CSET math. -I am also available to help with college application essays, personal statements, or diversity statements. I am dedicated to strengthening my students' scientific knowledge...

Mary M. Campbell, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mary M.
75/hour

Campbell, CA

Educator and Therapist Specializing in Comprehensive Ed. Services

...competency. With a particular strength in helping students with SAT and ACT preparation, as well as editing college admissions essays, I am a Princeton Review-trained tutor for the SAT and have years of experience helping students navigate admissions...

5.0 (5)
75/hour
8 hours tutoring

...competency. With a particular strength in helping students with SAT and ACT preparation, as well as editing college admissions essays, I am a Princeton Review-trained tutor for the SAT and have years of experience helping students navigate admissions...

Amy N. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amy N.
70/hour

San Francisco, CA

Writing and English tutor who also specializes in job interview prep

I am a law graduate, holding a J.D from Seattle University School of Law. My undergraduate studies were in Political Science and History at the University of Michigan. With my legal training and educational background, I have expertise in English,...

5.0 (25)
70/hour
58 hours tutoring

I am a law graduate, holding a J.D from Seattle University School of Law. My undergraduate studies were in Political Science and History at the University of Michigan. With my legal training and educational background, I have expertise in English,...

Henry D. Stanford, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Henry D.
150/hour

Stanford, CA

Yale Grad Skilled in Essay Writing - College Essays, AP Classes, Etc

I recently graduated summa cum laude from Yale University, and have had great success with essay writing ranging from applications to class assignments. This includes AP classes (5s in AP Lang, AP Lit, APUSH, AP World History, etc), college...

5.0 (12)
150/hour
32 hours tutoring
Response time: 37 minutes

I recently graduated summa cum laude from Yale University, and have had great success with essay writing ranging from applications to class assignments. This includes AP classes (5s in AP Lang, AP Lit, APUSH, AP World History, etc), college...

Sebastian C. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sebastian C.
60/hour

San Francisco, CA

Ivy League Grad Writing / College Essay / Application Mentor

My favorite part is turning an “it’s just a bit off…” to a “this is it” moment. Yale graduate with more than four years of tutoring and mentoring experience. I'm a patient and intuitive teacher with an eye for stories. Happy to help...

5.0 (5)
60/hour
23 hours tutoring

My favorite part is turning an “it’s just a bit off…” to a “this is it” moment. Yale graduate with more than four years of tutoring and mentoring experience. I'm a patient and intuitive teacher with an eye for stories. Happy to help...

Jennifer K. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jennifer K.
95/hour

Palo Alto, CA

College Counselor and AP Language and Literature teacher

...achievements, choose the appropriate standardized tests,and explore college options, I provide ongoing assistance with the college essays, proofreading, editing and helping the student produce an essay that responds effectively to the prompt. I have had...

5.0 (13)
95/hour
18 hours tutoring

...achievements, choose the appropriate standardized tests,and explore college options, I provide ongoing assistance with the college essays, proofreading, editing and helping the student produce an essay that responds effectively to the prompt. I have had...

Raymond M. Alameda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Raymond M.
125/hour

Alameda, CA

College Essay Consultant

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...

5.0 (34)
125/hour
342 hours tutoring

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...

Jacquelyn L. Sacramento, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jacquelyn L.
40/hour

Sacramento, CA

Experienced READING and MATH (Elementary Math through Algebra 2)

As a tutor in the Academic Support Center of a high school, my duties included helping students to write, proofread, and revise essays for their English, history, and religion classes, as well as their college essays.

4.8 (71)
40/hour
565 hours tutoring

As a tutor in the Academic Support Center of a high school, my duties included helping students to write, proofread, and revise essays for their English, history, and religion classes, as well as their college essays.

Nadya A. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nadya A.
70/hour

San Francisco, CA

Biology PhD specializing in data science, writing, biology, & science

Hi! I graduated in 2022 with my PhD in Evolutionary Biology, with a focus in wildlife conservation. As a science PhD, I have a lot of experience in applying statistical tests and tools towards understanding data, whether that be in excel, R or...

5.0 (3)
70/hour
8 hours tutoring

Hi! I graduated in 2022 with my PhD in Evolutionary Biology, with a focus in wildlife conservation. As a science PhD, I have a lot of experience in applying statistical tests and tools towards understanding data, whether that be in excel, R or...

Anubha G. Sunnyvale, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anubha G.
55/hour

Sunnyvale, CA

UCLA Grad offering English Tutoring & College Essay Writing

My previous students have worked together with me to bolster their confidence in reading and writing and have bumped their grades from C's and B's to A's. Their college application essays have landed them at Tier 1...

5.0 (4)
55/hour
15 hours tutoring

My previous students have worked together with me to bolster their confidence in reading and writing and have bumped their grades from C's and B's to A's. Their college application essays have landed them at Tier 1...

Brian S. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian S.
150/hour

Berkeley, CA

I can help. Berkeley Math PhD, Amazon SDE, Yale (3.98/4.0).

...years combined in high school and college. I am happy to help with anything including PSAT/SAT/ACT (1410/1570/35) prep, college essays/applications, mathematics (up to the beginning graduate school level: calculus, linear algebra, discrete math, probability...

5.0 (67)
150/hour
99 hours tutoring

...years combined in high school and college. I am happy to help with anything including PSAT/SAT/ACT (1410/1570/35) prep, college essays/applications, mathematics (up to the beginning graduate school level: calculus, linear algebra, discrete math, probability...

Sara B. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sara B.
70/hour

San Francisco, CA

Expert Tutoring in Essay Writing: Over 25 Years of Student Success

I’ve worked with a wide range of essay types, including persuasive, analytical, narrative, expository, literary analysis, college application, research essays, and more. My approach emphasizes clarity, structure, and voice, helping...

4.9 (873)
70/hour
3,597 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutes

I’ve worked with a wide range of essay types, including persuasive, analytical, narrative, expository, literary analysis, college application, research essays, and more. My approach emphasizes clarity, structure, and voice, helping...

Ward S. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ward S.
150/hour

Berkeley, CA

PIQ and Common App Essay Coach

...dozens of students get into colleges. In particular, I excel at coaching for the Personal Insight Question (PIQ), a college essay form unique to the UC system, and have led workshops on how to understand and use this type of essay. My students have...

5.0 (38)
150/hour
92 hours tutoring

...dozens of students get into colleges. In particular, I excel at coaching for the Personal Insight Question (PIQ), a college essay form unique to the UC system, and have led workshops on how to understand and use this type of essay. My students have...

Michael S. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael S.
75/hour

Oakland, CA

Experienced English teacher of 20 years. B.A. and M.A. in English

...English Language and Literature, Journalism, and Mythology. I have helped many students write scholarship and college application essays. I enjoy bringing lots of enthusiasm and energy to my teaching and tutoring. I tailor my tutoring to the ...

5.0 (205)
75/hour
496 hours tutoring

...English Language and Literature, Journalism, and Mythology. I have helped many students write scholarship and college application essays. I enjoy bringing lots of enthusiasm and energy to my teaching and tutoring. I tailor my tutoring to the ...

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