The Best Vocabulary Tutors in Berkeley, CA

I'm in Oakland, CA, USA. My 22+ years in the educational arena--and ongoing professional development--have taught me to help students shift from lower- to higher-order thinking, which is really only coaching them to go from knowing the "what" of things to putting all those "whats" together to understand the "hows" and...See Kenisha's full profile

I have many years of experience teaching young people and adults, and have a passion for motivating and engaging youth and adults one-in-one in inspiring learning experiences. Few things are as meaningful and energizing to me as encouraging students to have faith in themselves, persevere and improve their skills. I'm...See Cecily's full profile

I graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Applied Mathematics and a concentration in Economics. Ever since high school, I've had a passion for education and tutoring. I was a private tutor for several elementary-high school students to prepare them for their Science Olympiad tournaments at Caltech, the ACT/SAT, the...See Ariya's full profile

Greetings, I offer tutoring to college students and adults in the subjects of Writing, Literature, and German. 1. WRITING. I can help you improve your academic writing if you are enrolled in a writing course or a course on any subject in literature or history. In addition to correcting any errors in grammar,...See John's full profile

I tailor my tutoring to the student's individual needs. I can help students with writing organization and analysis, research writing, reading strategies, grammar, vocabulary, and ACT or SAT preparation. Specific areas I can help: - ACT English and Reading - SAT Writing & Language and Reading - AP...See Michael's full profile

Greetings! I proudly educate as a tutor, teacher, and school administrator with state credentials. I am a UC Berkeley grad with my BA in English and my MA in Educational Leadership (Principal Leadership Institute). I earned my teaching credential with Tulane University. Even though I retired early to write, I keep...See Stephen's full profile

Hi, I'm John! I have an M.Sc. in Mathematics (earned with a Distinction) and top scores on the GMAT (770), GRE (170q/167v), and LSAT (175). I am also a Graduate Statistician of the Royal Statistical Society. I have been doing Math and Test Prep tutoring since 2011. What I've found in the various fields I've studied...See John's full profile

For higher level spelling application, vocabulary words are supplied relative to current courses of study or enrichment. The vocabulary words are defined in terms of etymology, grammatical usage, and meaning. Then the word is written in a sentence. At next meeting, a word bank is composed of previous...See RD's full profile

Hi, I'm Sam! I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science in 2015 and have worked as a software engineer with a focus on full-stack web development for over 6 years since then. I also have over a year of experience teaching web development skills for a coding bootcamp. I love teaching and helping students learn...See Samantha's full profile

My lessons are tailored to learners needs and include: - Public speaking - Business and professional English - Conversational English including idioms, phrasal verbs, American slang - Vocabulary, synonyms, word choice, and proofreading - Grammar, tenses, and punctuation - Pronunciation - Writing, sentence fluency...See Mona's full profile

Hello! I have been tutoring since 2011 and a credentialed teacher since 2014. I've literally taught coast-to-coast, starting off in Boston and Newark, NJ before moving to the Bay Area. I have had the pleasure to teach students from just about every background and ability level. Most recently, I taught at Vista High...See Jared's full profile

Bonjour and hello! I would like to offer my tutoring services to French learners of all levels! I have a degree in French with first class honors and an oral distinction from the University of Bristol, and have studied and lived in France. I also have experience tutoring in a middle school. An enthusiastic pianist for...See Karsen's full profile

I am a seasoned instructor with several years of experience teaching at the collegiate level. Additionally, I have a Master's degree in Counseling, therefore I am patient, understanding, and competent in the areas of special needs and students with learning disabilities. I worked 1.5 years in a foreign country and have a...See Chameeta's full profile

I help students expand their vocabulary through practical strategies that strengthen reading comprehension, writing clarity, and overall language confidence. My experience teaching literacy and academic writing allows me to support learners at all grade levels, including ESL students and struggling readers. I...See Jason's full profile

I have lived in Mexico, Panama, and Ecuador for extended periods of time, so not only is my Spanish fluent, I am attuned to the cultural and linguistic nuances of the language. I work with my students to demystify verb conjugations, understand the mechanics of Spanish grammar, and learn their vocabulary sets. I...See Richard's full profile

I have tutored for four years for IvyBound Test Preparation: from one-on-one tutoring to classroom teaching, from special needs students to borderline prodigies, and from in person to Skype across many states, I've experienced and succeeded in many tutoring scenarios. I'm a great tutor because I love seeing people...See Matthew's full profile

Since the official release of the Common Core State Standards in 2010, I have been tutoring students to meet and exceed CCSS benchmarks. I focus on English Language Arts, helping students strengthen skills in reading comprehension, analytical writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking. My approach aligns closely...See Sara's full profile

I have twelve years of experience teaching programming, test prep, statistics, finance, and business courses. I have authored five textbooks on Python Statistics, Python Machine Learning, Python Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, and Software Development. I tutored an undergraduate Business Statistics course for...See Bernard's full profile

I graduated from Cornell University and Yale Law. I have many years of experience tutoring in a wide variety of subjects and all ages, from small kids to junior high to high school, and kids with learning disabilities. I am also available to tutor adults who are preparing for the GRE, LSAT, or wish to learn a second...See Romy's full profile

[I appreciate all inquiries and respond promptly to inquiries, but not mass emails to multiple tutors.] Dr. Jeffrey was a university lecturer and tutor from 2003-2017. He has helped students of all ages, including secondary school, college, postgraduate, and executive clients. From 2020-22, he helped almost 30...See Jeffrey's full profile

I have been tutoring since 2005 in various subjects such as high school and college math, SAT/ACT test prep, high school and college biology including chemistry and physics. My education is in Molecular and Cell Biology from University of California Berkeley (UCB). I received a Masters of Science in Applied Anatomy and...See Yanina's full profile

I have been tutoring for nearly ten years. I successfully raised four daughters who have all graduated from 4-year colleges. My experience with them and participating in their education allows me parental experience and knowledge of coursework in primary and secondary schools. As an empty nester, I began tutoring to...See Nancy's full profile

I have greatly enjoyed working with first graders through high schoolers and been impressed by how disciplined, hard-working, and curious they are. I have worked with students to improve their reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, pronunciation, and writing abilities. Although...See Michael's full profile

I tutored Arabic for 3 semesters while attending the university and 2 semesters helping international students with their ESL classes. As a tutor, I effectively explain the use of the language; grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary to students in a focused learning environment helping all students learn and...See Noelle's full profile

Hello I have been a teacher and or tutor since 1998. I have taught French immersion camps, French middle school and high school. I have tutored homeschooled students and students who attend private or public high schools. I have also tutored college students and adults. I was a French assistant in college and often...See Hinda's full profile