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Cloe J. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Cloe J.
75/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Master's in Lit and B.A. in English with 10 years tutoring experience

I have a strong understanding of the elementary school academic content. As a teacher, I'm familiar with the different teaching methods and strategies that are effective with elementary school students. Most importantly, I'm patient, creative,...

5.0 (8)
75/hour
26 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutes

I have a strong understanding of the elementary school academic content. As a teacher, I'm familiar with the different teaching methods and strategies that are effective with elementary school students. Most importantly, I'm patient, creative,...

Dr. Mara B. Arcadia, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dr. Mara B.
175/hour

Arcadia, CA

ELA Literature Teacher with Highly Rated Expertise in Academic English

At present, I teach British Literature, Shakespeare, and the full coverage of the English Language Arts (ELA), ELA Honors curriculum, AP English Language and Composition, and Cambridge International AS and A Level English...

5.0 (449)
175/hour
1,809 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 minutes

At present, I teach British Literature, Shakespeare, and the full coverage of the English Language Arts (ELA), ELA Honors curriculum, AP English Language and Composition, and Cambridge International AS and A Level English...

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

Berkeley, CA

Cal State East Bay Bilingual Training

For the past year, I was a member of Cal State East Bay's Biliteracy and Content Area Integrated Preparation (BCAIP), which, in short, shifts the idea that I teach English to I teach bilingualism. In other words, I try to support both...

5.0 (43)
150/hour
103 hours tutoring

For the past year, I was a member of Cal State East Bay's Biliteracy and Content Area Integrated Preparation (BCAIP), which, in short, shifts the idea that I teach English to I teach bilingualism. In other words, I try to support both...

Steve S. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Steve S.
50/hour

San Jose, CA

Patient Writing & Study Skills Tutor for Middle School and High School

Hello! My name is Steve, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals in writing, social studies, and beyond. I help students build effective study habits to support their long-term success. I hold a Bachelors degree...

5.0 (2)
50/hour
19 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutes

Hello! My name is Steve, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals in writing, social studies, and beyond. I help students build effective study habits to support their long-term success. I hold a Bachelors degree...

Angela A. Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Angela A.
75/hour

Downey, CA

MAT TESOL (Applied Linguistics), USC

I have been a teacher of record for over 10 years at Otis College of Art and Design. I also run faculty development workshops to help teachers of all art disciplines teach international and non native English speakers more effectively. The...

5.0 (121)
75/hour
664 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes

I have been a teacher of record for over 10 years at Otis College of Art and Design. I also run faculty development workshops to help teachers of all art disciplines teach international and non native English speakers more effectively. The...

Gabriel M. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gabriel M.
225/hour

Los Angeles, CA

UCLA English Phd, 10+ years college teaching/tutoring experience

I hold a PhD in English literature from UCLA, where I later served as a faculty member. I am deeply versed in America, British, and international literature. I also have years of experience in helping students brainstorm, craft, and edit...

5.0 (678)
225/hour
1,795 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutes

I hold a PhD in English literature from UCLA, where I later served as a faculty member. I am deeply versed in America, British, and international literature. I also have years of experience in helping students brainstorm, craft, and edit...

Kathy S. Bakersfield, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kathy S.
32/hour

Bakersfield, CA

Experienced Tutor Specializing in Math, Test Prep and ESL

I have a TESOL certificate and have taught ESL for two universities, a community college and a private language school. Some courses I taught combined math and English instruction. In addition, I have taught workshops and done private...

4.9 (275)
32/hour
813 hours tutoring

I have a TESOL certificate and have taught ESL for two universities, a community college and a private language school. Some courses I taught combined math and English instruction. In addition, I have taught workshops and done private...

Hassan A. Irvine, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hassan A.
100/hour

Irvine, CA

College App Essay Tutor

As an English Language Arts faculty at two international colleges, I have mentored 100+ students, helping them to hone their writing skills and articulate who they want to be with more impact and confidence. I offer support at all stages of...

5.0 (156)
100/hour
606 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutes

As an English Language Arts faculty at two international colleges, I have mentored 100+ students, helping them to hone their writing skills and articulate who they want to be with more impact and confidence. I offer support at all stages of...

Shelley L. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shelley L.
95/hour

Santa Monica, CA

Creative and Experienced English Teacher

I've spent my entire career teaching English in some capacity. For fourteen years, I was a high school English teacher who taught not only the required courses but many electives such as Journalism, Film and Television, Mass...

4.8 (368)
95/hour
1,891 hours tutoring

I've spent my entire career teaching English in some capacity. For fourteen years, I was a high school English teacher who taught not only the required courses but many electives such as Journalism, Film and Television, Mass...

Francesca P. Castro Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Francesca P.
70/hour

Castro Valley, CA

College and High School Physics and Math

...learn. I have been a tutor in one setting or another since childhood. As an undergraduate I was a teacher's assistant in English, German and Astronomy, a grader in Calculus and a tutor in Physics for scientists and engineers. I have continued to tutor...

4.9 (1169)
70/hour
6,761 hours tutoring

...learn. I have been a tutor in one setting or another since childhood. As an undergraduate I was a teacher's assistant in English, German and Astronomy, a grader in Calculus and a tutor in Physics for scientists and engineers. I have continued to tutor...

Zahne S. Sherman Oaks, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zahne S.
40/hour

Sherman Oaks, CA

Hiya! I'm Zahne, I hope I can be of help to your education.

I’ve taken the AP English exam in high school and as well took advanced English courses in college during my 4-year college career.

5.0 (259)
40/hour
803 hours tutoring

I’ve taken the AP English exam in high school and as well took advanced English courses in college during my 4-year college career.

Stephen S. Albany, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen S.
75/hour

Albany, CA

English teacher, book lover, and former children's publisher

English has always been a strong suit for me, but I understand how it can be a struggle, in part because I spent many years studying other languages. Another source of insight is my experience teaching a wide range of students. Furthermore,...

5.0 (608)
75/hour
1,710 hours tutoring

English has always been a strong suit for me, but I understand how it can be a struggle, in part because I spent many years studying other languages. Another source of insight is my experience teaching a wide range of students. Furthermore,...

Nancy H. Elk Grove, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nancy H.
50/hour

Elk Grove, CA

Pro Writer with MA in English and College Teaching Experience

I have a BA and MA in English and a Community College Teaching Credential. I tutored in the Writing Center at San Jose State University (SJSU) for 2 years. For 5 years I taught English composition at SJSU and a number of community...

5.0 (191)
50/hour
581 hours tutoring

I have a BA and MA in English and a Community College Teaching Credential. I tutored in the Writing Center at San Jose State University (SJSU) for 2 years. For 5 years I taught English composition at SJSU and a number of community...

John K. Clearlake Oaks, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John K.
64/hour

Clearlake Oaks, CA

Very Experienced and Patient English & ESL Instructor

All general English skills, including writing, speaking, grammar, vocabulary building, listening, pronunciation, test preparation. For native speakers and ESL students.

5.0 (1682)
64/hour
5,585 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 minutes

All general English skills, including writing, speaking, grammar, vocabulary building, listening, pronunciation, test preparation. For native speakers and ESL students.

Jordan S. Laguna Niguel, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jordan S.
90/hour

Laguna Niguel, CA

Private tutor with B.A. from UCLA and an IB Diploma

I am passionate about helping students navigate the complexities of language and literature as an English tutor. I scored a 5 on the AP English Language and Composition exam, achieved high marks on the IB English exam, and...

5.0 (148)
90/hour
756 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutes

I am passionate about helping students navigate the complexities of language and literature as an English tutor. I scored a 5 on the AP English Language and Composition exam, achieved high marks on the IB English exam, and...

Kenisha C. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kenisha C.
47/hour

Oakland, CA

English Lessons, Writing, Algebra, Reading, SAT/HSPT/GRE/CBEST/CSETENG

I've only taken practice exams, but the five years of experience I have as an ESL teacher has helped me to learn how to help speakers of languages other than English pass the exam.

5.0 (200)
47/hour
2,048 hours tutoring

I've only taken practice exams, but the five years of experience I have as an ESL teacher has helped me to learn how to help speakers of languages other than English pass the exam.

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

Update summer 2025: I am currently preparing to teach AP English Literature again this school year. I can take on one student for tutoring right now for AP English Literature, AP English Language, or ACT or SAT test...

5.0 (205)
75/hour
496 hours tutoring

Update summer 2025: I am currently preparing to teach AP English Literature again this school year. I can take on one student for tutoring right now for AP English Literature, AP English Language, or ACT or SAT test...

John T. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John T.
35/hour

Berkeley, CA

Former professor tutors writing and literature

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 the University of Michigan and then at Union College. Contact me today...

4.9 (145)
35/hour
492 hours tutoring

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 the University of Michigan and then at Union College. Contact me today...

Geoffrey B. Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Geoffrey B.
96/hour

Pasadena, CA

Experienced Tutor for Advanced Math and Physics

I am a patient, full-time tutor with over a decade of experience helping students of all ages succeed in Math, Physics, and Philosophy. I have a Master's Degree in Physics, and as such, I am extremely knowledgeable about a wide range of topics --...

5.0 (1460)
96/hour
6,015 hours tutoring

I am a patient, full-time tutor with over a decade of experience helping students of all ages succeed in Math, Physics, and Philosophy. I have a Master's Degree in Physics, and as such, I am extremely knowledgeable about a wide range of topics --...

Josh M. Sherman Oaks, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Josh M.
200/hour

Sherman Oaks, CA

Learning Specialist, Writing Coach, 15+ Years Exp., Wyzant Top Tutor

Josh is very passionate about helping students succeed. He has extensive experience tutoring and teaching online and at many private schools and homeschooling organizations in the Los Angeles area for the past 15 years, including, Bridges Academy,...

5.0 (205)
200/hour
953 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes

Josh is very passionate about helping students succeed. He has extensive experience tutoring and teaching online and at many private schools and homeschooling organizations in the Los Angeles area for the past 15 years, including, Bridges Academy,...

David M. Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David M.
50/hour

Walnut Creek, CA

Certified English teacher

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...

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4.9 (890)
50/hour
3,111 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutes

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...

Ben U. Culver City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ben U.
395/hour

Culver City, CA

Berkeley PhD, Harvard Author - Writing Coach for College Essays

I help students write compelling, effective college essays. The college application process is daunting — especially when it comes to writing about yourself. Drawing on twenty years' teaching experience and my background as an author...

5.0 (407)
395/hour
1,527 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutes

I help students write compelling, effective college essays. The college application process is daunting — especially when it comes to writing about yourself. Drawing on twenty years' teaching experience and my background as an author...

Stephen S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen S.
125/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Expert History Teacher: AP European, AP United States and AP World.

Hi, my name is Steve. I have a passion for helping high school students understand AP history! For the past 23 years I have taught APUSH, AP Euro and AP World history courses to thousands of students who have had remarkable success. I hold...

5.0 (268)
125/hour
1,155 hours tutoring

Hi, my name is Steve. I have a passion for helping high school students understand AP history! For the past 23 years I have taught APUSH, AP Euro and AP World history courses to thousands of students who have had remarkable success. I hold...

Rachel H. Chula Vista, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rachel H.
25/hour

Chula Vista, CA

College Grad Specializing in English/Lit/Writing Essays/Creat. Writing

I graduated from Southwestern College with a 4.0 GPA and an Associate's degree in English. I took college courses in Introduction to Literature and Children's, American, and British Literature and received A's on the essays I...

5.0 (279)
25/hour
848 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutes

I graduated from Southwestern College with a 4.0 GPA and an Associate's degree in English. I took college courses in Introduction to Literature and Children's, American, and British Literature and received A's on the essays I...

Jennifer M. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jennifer M.
70/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Fun and patient tutor

B.S. English/Writing from Towson University 30+ years of tutoring and teaching experience in English and writing

5.0 (426)
70/hour
1,596 hours tutoring
Response time: 58 minutes

B.S. English/Writing from Towson University 30+ years of tutoring and teaching experience in English and writing

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