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Edwin M. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Edwin M.
75/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

Mensa Certified Test Prep Tutor

As a proud member of American Mensa (high IQ society) with over 17 years of experience in the test prep industry as an instructor, tutor, and assessment director, I am an experienced teacher who has raised thousands of students' grades and test scores. Many of my students have achieved scores in the highest percentiles,... See Edwin's full profile

5.0 (18)
75/hour
27 hours tutoring
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As a proud member of American Mensa (high IQ society) with over 17 years of experience in the test prep industry as an instructor, tutor, and assessment director, I am an experienced teacher who has raised thousands of students' grades and test scores. Many of my students have achieved scores in the highest percentiles,...See Edwin's full profile

Ian Y. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ian Y.
105/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

USC MBA 18 Years Exp. Specializing In ISEE/SSAT/Chemistry/Writing/GMAT

Hi there!! I'm Ian, a teacher and educator with over 15 years of experience. I even come from a family of teachers!! I have worked with thousands of elementary, secondary and university students to help them achieve their academic goals. I passed my CBEST and then started teaching privately after 2 years of teaching... See Ian's full profile

4.9 (44)
105/hour
128 hours tutoring
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Hi there!! I'm Ian, a teacher and educator with over 15 years of experience. I even come from a family of teachers!! I have worked with thousands of elementary, secondary and university students to help them achieve their academic goals. I passed my CBEST and then started teaching privately after 2 years of teaching...See Ian's full profile

Ron R. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ron R.
250/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

J.D. from Notre Dame Law with 5+ Years in Teaching SAT Writing

As a tutor and college counselor at Varsity Tutors, I provided academic tutoring for elementary, middle, high school, college, and graduate students in various subjects such as SAT Writing, Communications, Business, Business Law, Legal Ethics, Philosophy, Psychology, Mathematics, College Admissions Writing,... See Ron's full profile

5.0 (5)
250/hour
24 hours tutoring
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As a tutor and college counselor at Varsity Tutors, I provided academic tutoring for elementary, middle, high school, college, and graduate students in various subjects such as SAT Writing, Communications, Business, Business Law, Legal Ethics, Philosophy, Psychology, Mathematics, College Admissions Writing,...See Ron's full profile

Michael W. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael W.
125/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

UCLA Instructor / SAT ACT Expert

Students do not have to be grammar experts to do well on the SAT writing section. They just need to know the 10 major grammar rules that are showcased on the SAT. I help students focus on these to increase their scores. Students must also recognize the difference between an SAT essay and a school essay. My... See Michael's full profile

5.0 (124)
125/hour
505 hours tutoring
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Students do not have to be grammar experts to do well on the SAT writing section. They just need to know the 10 major grammar rules that are showcased on the SAT. I help students focus on these to increase their scores. Students must also recognize the difference between an SAT essay and a school essay. My...See Michael's full profile

Sab K. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sab K.
50/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

UCLA Grad / Experienced Tutor: English, Writing, Psychology, Korean

I've helped my previous students improve their English speaking, vocabulary, grammar, writing, comprehension, overall fluency, and confidence. I am also able to help students prepare for exams such as the IELTS and SAT. (My writing score on the latter placed me in the 99th percentile.) As a tutor, I... See Sab's full profile

50/hour
30 hours tutoring
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I've helped my previous students improve their English speaking, vocabulary, grammar, writing, comprehension, overall fluency, and confidence. I am also able to help students prepare for exams such as the IELTS and SAT. (My writing score on the latter placed me in the 99th percentile.) As a tutor, I...See Sab's full profile

Elizabeth K. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elizabeth K.
60/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

Senior Computational Biochemist Specializing in Science Tutoring

My name is Elizabeth and I am a recent grad from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where I obtained degrees in Neuroscience and Chemistry. During my time at UNC, I conducted research within the School of Medicine, Neuroscience and Psychology Department, and the Gillings Graduate School of Global Public... See Elizabeth's full profile

5.0 (32)
60/hour
64 hours tutoring
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My name is Elizabeth and I am a recent grad from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where I obtained degrees in Neuroscience and Chemistry. During my time at UNC, I conducted research within the School of Medicine, Neuroscience and Psychology Department, and the Gillings Graduate School of Global Public...See Elizabeth's full profile

Maisie N. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maisie N.
35/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

Engaging Grammar Expert with 15+ Years as an Editor

I am equipped with strong English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading skills based on my 15+ years of experience as an editor, 5 years of which I was editor-in-chief of a university magazine. I also scored a perfect score on the SAT Writing exam, which is heavily based on English grammar. Whether my... See Maisie's full profile

5.0 (101)
35/hour
306 hours tutoring
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I am equipped with strong English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading skills based on my 15+ years of experience as an editor, 5 years of which I was editor-in-chief of a university magazine. I also scored a perfect score on the SAT Writing exam, which is heavily based on English grammar. Whether my...See Maisie's full profile

Patricia S. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Patricia S.
45/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

Experienced Spanish tutor from Spain.

Hello, my name is Patricia and I'm originally from Spain. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Archaeology, as well as a BS degree in Marine Biology. I have been tutoring middle, high school and college students for many years. I specialize in Spanish grammar and linguistics. In the past, I also worked as a Spanish... See Patricia's full profile

4.6 (8)
45/hour
94 hours tutoring
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Hello, my name is Patricia and I'm originally from Spain. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Archaeology, as well as a BS degree in Marine Biology. I have been tutoring middle, high school and college students for many years. I specialize in Spanish grammar and linguistics. In the past, I also worked as a Spanish...See Patricia's full profile

Ron D. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ron D.
50/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

Test Prep Specialist! I tutor the SAT, ACT, and GRE.

Hi friends! I'm Ron and I was born and raised in Southern California. I received my BA in Philosophy from Biola University and my MA in Philosophy from CSU Long Beach, with a 3.8 GPA. In addition, I have completed 27 units of education courses. Here's a quick rundown of my tutoring experience: I started tutoring in... See Ron's full profile

5.0 (78)
50/hour
137 hours tutoring
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Hi friends! I'm Ron and I was born and raised in Southern California. I received my BA in Philosophy from Biola University and my MA in Philosophy from CSU Long Beach, with a 3.8 GPA. In addition, I have completed 27 units of education courses. Here's a quick rundown of my tutoring experience: I started tutoring in...See Ron's full profile

Oliver W. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Oliver W.
100/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

Ivy Valedictorian & Verbal Expert: Your SAT Writing Perfect Score

As a verbal specialist, I have privately coached students worldwide from mediocrity to mastery on the verbal SAT and other standardized tests, improving their scores several hundred points and altering the course of their lives. Given that the new SAT verbal is significantly easier than prior versions, I anticipate... See Oliver's full profile

5.0 (204)
100/hour
733 hours tutoring
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As a verbal specialist, I have privately coached students worldwide from mediocrity to mastery on the verbal SAT and other standardized tests, improving their scores several hundred points and altering the course of their lives. Given that the new SAT verbal is significantly easier than prior versions, I anticipate...See Oliver's full profile

Richard S. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Richard S.
40/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

Patient and Knowledgeable Tutor, Graduate of UC Berkeley

I grew up and went to school in Newport Beach. I have bachelor's degrees in Humanities and Psychology (Honors Student) from UC Berkeley and a master's degree in Teaching English from San Francisco State University. I taught English as a foreign/second language in California and in Japan for ten years. I tutored... See Richard's full profile

5.0 (35)
40/hour
56 hours tutoring
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I grew up and went to school in Newport Beach. I have bachelor's degrees in Humanities and Psychology (Honors Student) from UC Berkeley and a master's degree in Teaching English from San Francisco State University. I taught English as a foreign/second language in California and in Japan for ten years. I tutored...See Richard's full profile

Susan Y. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Susan Y.
62/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

Full Potential Tutoring in Reading, Writing, and SAT/ACT Prep.

After 17 years of teaching junior high and high school English in the Los Angeles area,, I have opted for the last eight years to do one-on-one tutoring instead. I find it very rewarding. I am amazed at how quickly a student progresses once his or her deficiencies are discovered and remedied. Plus, the gains in... See Susan's full profile

5.0 (468)
62/hour
1,455 hours tutoring
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After 17 years of teaching junior high and high school English in the Los Angeles area,, I have opted for the last eight years to do one-on-one tutoring instead. I find it very rewarding. I am amazed at how quickly a student progresses once his or her deficiencies are discovered and remedied. Plus, the gains in...See Susan's full profile

Melissa W. Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Melissa W.
45/hour

Costa Mesa, CA

Tutor Prioritizing Student Performance, Engagement, and Confidence

I'm Melissa! I am a recent graduate from University of California, Irvine. I graduated Cum Laude with Bachelor's of Arts degrees in Anthropology and Psychology, and a minor in Linguistics. I successfully completed multiple honors programs as an undergraduate. The Campuswide Honors Program exposed me to a wide variety of... See Melissa's full profile

4.9 (34)
45/hour
182 hours tutoring
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I'm Melissa! I am a recent graduate from University of California, Irvine. I graduated Cum Laude with Bachelor's of Arts degrees in Anthropology and Psychology, and a minor in Linguistics. I successfully completed multiple honors programs as an undergraduate. The Campuswide Honors Program exposed me to a wide variety of...See Melissa's full profile

Hassan A. Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hassan A.
50/hour

Costa Mesa, CA

UChicago Grad for English, Writing, and Arabic/Urdu Tutoring

Hello there! I’m Hassan, a language arts and intercultural educator with a passion for the power of words. My professional teaching experience includes 5+ years as a faculty at two international institutions where I designed and facilitated courses in Public Speaking, Analytical Reading, Business and Academic... See Hassan's full profile

5.0 (61)
50/hour
230 hours tutoring
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Hello there! I’m Hassan, a language arts and intercultural educator with a passion for the power of words. My professional teaching experience includes 5+ years as a faculty at two international institutions where I designed and facilitated courses in Public Speaking, Analytical Reading, Business and Academic...See Hassan's full profile

Phoebe C. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Phoebe C.
150/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

UNMATCHED Professional English Services!

My name is Phoebe, and my work is my lifeblood. I have been a full-time, self-employed English tutor, writing coach, editor, and college application essay expert for the past 10 years. I am in the uppermost reaches of the top 1% of Wyzant professionals nationwide and the only Wyzant English-specializing professional with... See Phoebe's full profile

5.0 (3168)
150/hour
10,563 hours tutoring
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My name is Phoebe, and my work is my lifeblood. I have been a full-time, self-employed English tutor, writing coach, editor, and college application essay expert for the past 10 years. I am in the uppermost reaches of the top 1% of Wyzant professionals nationwide and the only Wyzant English-specializing professional with...See Phoebe's full profile

Cherol K. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Cherol K.
50/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

Prof/Dean English Writing/Lit/Reading, Bar Exam, Hist.

Wanted: Students who want to Excel! Teaching students and helping them achieve their goals is my passion. I have a great rapport with my students, who range from grades K-Graduate School. I have a lot of patience and have worked with honors students, students who are borderline and in need of extra help, as well as... See Cherol's full profile

5.0 (3)
50/hour
8 hours tutoring
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Wanted: Students who want to Excel! Teaching students and helping them achieve their goals is my passion. I have a great rapport with my students, who range from grades K-Graduate School. I have a lot of patience and have worked with honors students, students who are borderline and in need of extra help, as well as...See Cherol's full profile

Daniel T. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel T.
66/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

Educate. Encourage. Empower. Math & Science Specialist

Hi, I'm Daniel and I graduated from UCLA with a B.S. in Biochemistry. Throughout college I volunteered as a tutor for the AVID program at a local high school. It was this experience that ignited my passion for coaching students academically. I currently work with students of all ages, from elementary grades to college. I... See Daniel's full profile

5.0 (307)
66/hour
1,341 hours tutoring
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Hi, I'm Daniel and I graduated from UCLA with a B.S. in Biochemistry. Throughout college I volunteered as a tutor for the AVID program at a local high school. It was this experience that ignited my passion for coaching students academically. I currently work with students of all ages, from elementary grades to college. I...See Daniel's full profile

Joseph L. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joseph L.
180/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

Elite College Admissions Expert

After spending years working in the field of college admissions, I've since switched jobs and decided to start working directly with students. My focus in educational consulting is to bring expert guidance to families of high school students. My experience comes from having worked for some of the country's most... See Joseph's full profile

5.0 (24)
180/hour
102 hours tutoring
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After spending years working in the field of college admissions, I've since switched jobs and decided to start working directly with students. My focus in educational consulting is to bring expert guidance to families of high school students. My experience comes from having worked for some of the country's most...See Joseph's full profile

Olufemi A. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Olufemi A.
40/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

Patient and knowledgeable math tutor for all levels

760 on October 2014 SAT Writing. See Olufemi's full profile

5.0 (26)
40/hour
127 hours tutoring
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760 on October 2014 SAT Writing.See Olufemi's full profile

Ryan A. Near Costa Mesa, CA, available for in-person tutoring
Ryan A.
80/hour

Near Costa Mesa, CA

Experienced Tutor with MS in Physics Offering Multiple Subjects

I have been teaching SAT Writing for years now. Also, I have loved writing (particularly persuasive and science writing) for my entire life. Lastly, a paper I wrote this year will soon be published in the American Journal of Physics. See Ryan's full profile

4.9 (20)
80/hour
74 hours tutoring
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I have been teaching SAT Writing for years now. Also, I have loved writing (particularly persuasive and science writing) for my entire life. Lastly, a paper I wrote this year will soon be published in the American Journal of Physics. See Ryan's full profile

Near Costa Mesa, CA Tutoring
Tim C.
43/hour

K-12 Reading/Writing/SAT/ACT/IELTS/ESL/Coll. App/Job INT/Writing coach

SAT Writing involves mustering the basics of the structure of composition, understanding and recognizing typical grammar errors, and utilizing a sophisticated level of vocabulary (in the essay section). See Tim's full profile

4.8 (1479)
43/hour
9,462 hours tutoring
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SAT Writing involves mustering the basics of the structure of composition, understanding and recognizing typical grammar errors, and utilizing a sophisticated level of vocabulary (in the essay section).See Tim's full profile

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Meeraj P.
200/hour

The Best Track Record on Wyzant | SAT ACT GRE GMAT

With a Master's Degree in Creative Writing and over 8 years of experience tutoring students for the SAT Writing section, I am uniquely qualified to help students with various writing projects. Unlike the flat formulaic essays that... See Meeraj's full profile

4.9 (1383)
200/hour
5,668 hours tutoring
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With a Master's Degree in Creative Writing and over 8 years of experience tutoring students for the SAT Writing section, I am uniquely qualified to help students with various writing projects. Unlike the flat formulaic essays that...See Meeraj's full profile

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Sarah-Lucy H.
89/hour

SAT Writing Pro

My students typically see dramatic improvement within three months--100-300 points, depending on their starting point. I have a specific system that results in success, and my students generally have a good time working with me too!! See Sarah-Lucy's full profile

5.0 (858)
89/hour
1,765 hours tutoring
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My students typically see dramatic improvement within three months--100-300 points, depending on their starting point. I have a specific system that results in success, and my students generally have a good time working with me too!!See Sarah-Lucy's full profile

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Eric O.
125/hour

Professor and top SAT/ACT tutor with multiple 99% students.

Before college, I myself struggled with the SAT before learning this information, so now I like to give back by teaching others what I've learned. I help people with the SAT Reading, SAT Writing, and SAT Essay sections. (Sorry, no... See Eric's full profile

5.0 (470)
125/hour
1,692 hours tutoring
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Before college, I myself struggled with the SAT before learning this information, so now I like to give back by teaching others what I've learned. I help people with the SAT Reading, SAT Writing, and SAT Essay sections. (Sorry, no...See Eric's full profile

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Jonathan R.
95/hour

Math, Test Prep (SAT, ACT, GED, GRE, ASVAB), and Writing Tutor

With the changes to the SAT, the Writing section is now the Writing and Language section. Grammar is one of my specialties, so I have been able to help a number of students improve their scores in this section of the test. In... See Jonathan's full profile

5.0 (2996)
95/hour
12,361 hours tutoring
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With the changes to the SAT, the Writing section is now the Writing and Language section. Grammar is one of my specialties, so I have been able to help a number of students improve their scores in this section of the test. In...See Jonathan's full profile

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Liza L.

5 lessons

Sarah really improved my 10th grade son's English essay writing skills with a methodical, supportive and encouraging style. She also went over SAT writing/reading material to make it understandable and engaging for him. Patient and practical, Sarah is an excellent teacher with outstanding expertise. She boosted my son's self-confidence in writing and I would highly recommend her as a tutor for any student.
Desh B.

5 lessons

Barbara prepared for my son's sessions diligently. She focused on his weak spots and then designed tutoring materials to help him improve. His SAT Writing Scores increased by 100 points and we expect even better results next time. My son and I both highly recommend Barbara as a tutor.
Dan C.

1 lesson

Tony went over strategies for the SAT writing prompt including taking a few minutes to brainstorm and make a brief outline. Then he gave a sample prompt to work through. Very helpful!
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