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The Best Literature Tutors in Des Moines, WA

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Elizabeth P.

32/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

English Teacher for Adult Learners!

5.0 (47)

77 hours tutoring

I have a Master's degree in English, and the foundation of my degree was studying English and non-English literature from various periods of time. I studied prose, poetry, and literary theory/analysis extensively, and I have been featured as a panelist speaker at a literary conference focusing on...

Mariko I.

40/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Mariko I - Math, Science, French, Latin, English

4.9 (91)

276 hours tutoring

Response time: 38 minutes

I also took AP French and Latin during my high school years, allowing me to tutor both of these languages through a high school level, and French even to a collegiate level. Due to my experience with various languages and my natural passion for reading and literature, I am able to tutor various English subjects...

Consummate professional with an impressive mastery of subject areas

From hourly rate to availability to work ethic to pedagogical knack for simplifying the complex (or at least complex to me), Mariko impresses. Her infinite patience saw me through a few rough chemistry units. I absolutely recommen... - Molly, 3 lessons with Mariko

Joseph V.

35/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Patient Tutor and Communicator Available with Flexible hours

4.9 (24)

48 hours tutoring

I have two years of tutoring experience in English and writing and am willing to assist any student in improving in the areas of tutoring that is offered. I take an interest in all writing areas. I have taken Advanced Placement for English, Honors English in High School, and was once an English Major in College. I am...

Kristen T.

75/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Friendly Computer Science and English Tutor! (Microsoft, UW)

4.7 (3)

71 hours tutoring

Engineering! Writing! How about both? I have worked as a professional software engineer for more than 8 years (Microsoft, as well as a startup), and I can help walk you through anything from basic coding to building full-stack web applications to passing a technical interview, to getting buy-in from your leadership. I...

Deborah D.

75/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Avid Patient ELA Writing Coach for Secondary Students

5.0 (159)

443 hours tutoring

Response time: 19 minutes

Do you have a Secondary Student who dreads assigned reading and writing summaries and themed longer papers? I've loved literature since I was young and have remained a lifelong reader. I am skillful and patient in working with ELA students -- creating WILLING and ENGAGED readers and learners, who take better...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Deborah helped me immensely in preparing for an important presentation. Our sessions covered a wide range of skills - public speaking, building confidence, improving my writing to be more impactful, and effectively communicating b... - Kara, 2 lessons with Deborah

Deanna P.

80/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Experienced and Dedicated Tutor

5.0 (246)

1,391 hours tutoring

Response time: 44 minutes

My experiences have given me a unique perspective on the learning process. I believe that education can and should be individualized. When I work with students, I target their weaknesses and skill gaps. Often I provide extra resources to help students succeed because learning is a not a “one size fits all” situation;...

Great Organized Tutor for Algebra II and Chemistry

We have used Wyzant for numerous years with our two daughters in different parts of the country and Deanna is one of the most organized, professional tutors we have ever had. We have logged thousands of hours of tutoring time wit... - Annette, 118 lessons with Deanna

Austin A.

64/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Math professor, experienced tutor and test prep specialist

4.6 (18)

45 hours tutoring

I have always been an avid reader, both in contemporary and classical literature. I have a broad knowledge of historical literature derived from independent reading coupled with advanced literature classes in both high school and college. I love literature, and I am always happy to discuss...

Very nice to work with!!!

Austin was awesome to work with. I hired him to help my 14 year old with substitutions. He has a great balance between work and humor. My daughter took to him right away and in an hour she was gained the understanding she needed t... - Belki

Erin G.

70/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Literary Scholar with MA and 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (7)

43 hours tutoring

Response time: 54 minutes

I have advanced degrees in English and world literature and excelled as a literary scholar in graduate school. I am a certificated English teacher who has taught high school and college literature courses. As a tutor I break down difficult terminology and give practical and immediately applicable advice on...

Chris C.

35/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Masters Degree in English

5.0 (58)

114 hours tutoring

I have thirty plus years of experience in working in individualized programs for all aspects of English including literature, grammar, composition, and proofreading.

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Stephen L.

100/hour

BA, MA, and PhD in Literature with 15 Years as Teacher and Editor

5.0 (607)

1,953 hours tutoring

Response time: 14 minutes

I have three degrees in Literature: a BA in English Literature, an MA in Eastern Classical Literature, and a PhD in Literature. I've taught several distance-learning high school classes on literature for...

Extraordinary English tutor

Highly recommend Stephen. He is an excellent tutor. He is really improving my student's writing and analytical skills. He is patient and dependable as well. - Samantha , 181 lessons with Stephen

James P.

65/hour

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

5.0 (1068)

3,802 hours tutoring

As a retired teacher with over 20 years' experience, I have led discussions, helped students create writing prompts, created ways of entering long works of literature without stress, and taught ways to write about works of world...

Efficient, enthusiastic tutor

My son, a high school senior, needed work on his writing skills, primarily for the SAT but also in general. I wanted to prepare him for college level writing and a private tutor is very helpful to develop these skills. Jim was ... - Eileen, 17 lessons with James

Phillip P.

285/hour

Award-winning PhD Educator: Writing, Lit, SAT/ACT, College Admissions

5.0 (960)

3,475 hours tutoring

Response time: 25 minutes

Plus, I taught the following high school English classes at a High School during my eight-year teaching career: -AP Language and Composition (11th-12th Grades) -AP Literature and Composition (11th-12th Grades) -Honors English 10 (10th...

Best English tutor ever!

Phillip has been tutoring both my high school sons for the last year and a half. They are each different writers so I can write from the perspective of two different types of tutoring that Phillip provides. For my older son, he is... - Deborah, 34 lessons with Phillip

Dana G.

140/hour

Enthusiastic Literature Tutor Looking to Draw You Into the Story

5.0 (99)

311 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

This technique led me to a 5 on the AP Literature and Composition exam when I was in 10th grade, and has led most of my students to 4s and 5s as well! You are welcome to use Instant Book for help with AP Literature or a text we’ve...

knowledgeable, organized, prepared

Dana came prepared and provided the exact tutoring needed. She has experience and the technique to make the session worthwhile. Will definitely use Dana as our regular tutor. - Ian, 4 lessons with Dana

Patrick S.

68/hour

Experienced Yale graduate who tutors AP, ACT, SAT, SSAT, and Writing

5.0 (897)

2,717 hours tutoring

I have an M.A. in Literature and have published criticism (lately, in a 2019 collection regarding John O'Brien, author of "Leaving Las Vegas" entitled "Cafe Abyss"). I have a B.A. in English from Yale and AP...

Amazing Tutor

My daughter loved working with Patrick. She learned so much from him in such a short time. He is very knowledgeable and patient. He goes straight to the point and doesn't waste any time. - Karla, 12 lessons with Patrick

Eitan G.

499/hour

Published Author, NYU MFA in Writing, NYU MBA, College Essay Expert

5.0 (319)

1,469 hours tutoring

Response time: 4 minutes

Throughout my decade of teaching, I have worked with students from kindergarten to grad school on topics ranging from literature and history to public speaking and various standardized tests. However, my primary focus is college...

Exceptional College Essay Tutoring – Highly Recommend!

I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to Eitan for his incredible work with our daughter on her college essay last summer. Thanks to his exceptional guidance and expertise on her essay, our daughter was accepted into a remarkable... - Bianca, 6 lessons with Eitan

Sarah R.

110/hour

English/AP Art History teacher, College Essay Expert, Ivy League Grad

5.0 (47)

109 hours tutoring

In 2013, I received National Board Certification as a teacher of English for grades 6-12, and I have been a reader for the AP Art History exam multiple times. BA, English Literature, Colgate University Masters of Arts in Teaching,...

Exceptional College Essay Tutor!!

Sarah is an exceptional college essay tutor. She provided my daughter with invaluable guidance, starting with effective brainstorming techniques that unlocked her best ideas. The result was a set of truly competitive essays. We ar... - Vignes, 5 lessons with Sarah

Ashley T.

140/hour

Writing Coach & Dissertation Editing Expert

5.0 (322)

774 hours tutoring

Response time: 41 minutes

I have years of experience helping students hone their writing skills. I've edited projects that include academic essays, books, articles, and dissertations in a wide variety of subjects ranging from the humanities and education to sociology and...

Knowledgeable & Efficienct

I have attempted to format and edit my dissertation to meet the requirements of the University of Louisville for months. Ashley was able to fit me in and complete the task within a couple of hours. It looks amazing and & I am ex... - T, 3 lessons with Ashley

Kylie J.

135/hour

English degree with 7+ years tutoring experience

5.0 (142)

738 hours tutoring

Response time: 16 minutes

I have a BA in English (specializing in rhetoric and professional writing). Additionally, I have 7+ years experience tutoring in English, literature, and language arts. My expertise is in school entrance essays, test prep, editing and...

Amazing

Patient, thoughtful, and intelligent are just a few words that come to mind when I think about how Kylie guided me through my paper. She did an amazing job helping me craft a research paper that I could be proud of. Whenever my br... - JT, 28 lessons with Kylie

Amanda W.

90/hour

LSAT, Law School Admissions, Essay Writing, Literature, Proofreading

5.0 (279)

2,102 hours tutoring

I have a BA in English Literature as well as a Juris Doctorate.

Incredible Guidance Throughout the Law School Admissions Process

I had an incredible experience working with Amanda as my LSAT and law school admissions consultant. I first reached out to her after receiving a lower score than I had hoped for. With limited time to retake the test and submit app... - Alexis, 65 lessons with Amanda

Marianne B.

165/hour

AP Lit Exam Prep, All Literary Analysis Writing

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5.0 (1846)

6,761 hours tutoring

Nearly every year, my students beat the national pass rates in AP® English Literature by 48%. My experiences as both a high school AP Literature English teacher and a college-level tutor has equipped me with effective strategies...

Spectacular college essay tutor/coach

Marianne helped my daughter tremendously, to brainstorm, edit and craft her college personal statement and supplemental essays. Her feedback was extensive and detailed. Marianne was helpful in keeping my daughter, a notorious proc... - Inoka, 10 lessons with Marianne

Sharon O.

60/hour

Sharon O - Specialist in AP Language, Literature, & Test prep

5.0 (854)

3,988 hours tutoring

Response time: 58 minutes

As a retired English teacher, I have taught literature in grades 7 through 12. I have a Master's degree in English with concentration in literature and have been certified to teach both levels of Advanced Placement English. In...

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

5.0 (663)

1,757 hours tutoring

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

Perfect tutor for college essays

Gabriel's skill and attention to detail is what makes him the perfect tutor for helping with college essays. He helped me with both my common app essay and supplementals to many top schools, and each time I met with him, I walked ... - Sophie, 4 lessons with Gabriel

Dane G.

200/hour

English major and writer

5.0 (1135)

2,268 hours tutoring

I received a bachelor's degree in English from Fordham University, then got my master's in creative writing from Columbia. I've studied literature extensively over the course of my education, and have experience working as a...

Patient, Enthusiastic, & Prepared Tutor

Our second grader absolutely loved her first lesson with Dane! Not only did Dane thoroughly assess her and determine clear short-term and long-term objectives, but he also made her feel comfortable through playing educational game... - Holly, 45 lessons with Dane

Jeffrey N.

125/hour

PhD in Comparative Literature

5.0 (291)

648 hours tutoring

Response time: 47 minutes

Dr. Jeffrey W. has taught English and Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley and UC Davis for fourteen years. He has tutored students to prepare for the ACT and SAT since 2015. Jeffrey holds an undergraduate degree from Yale University, a...

Exceptional Writing Tutor and Editor

I had an outstanding experience working with Jeffrey. He is not only professional and easy to work with, but also deeply knowledgeable in his field. His guidance as an editor and writing coach was invaluable—he made the entire pro... - Michael Joseph, 3 lessons with Jeffrey

Razi H.

720/hour

Harvard Grad Experienced Literature Tutor

5.0 (518)

1,782 hours tutoring

Response time: 47 minutes

I have lots of experience teaching English as a second language to all ages and all backgrounds (I quite literally worked with refugees and immigrants from all around the world). At Harvard I took various intensive Literature and English...

Four Ivy Leagues

I was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and Dartmouth—not just because of Razi’s top-tier college consulting, but because of his unmatched teaching and genuine care. Razi makes sure you understand every suggestion and idea, so y... - C, 24 lessons with Razi

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Scott B.

9 Literature lessons

David is a patient and knowledgeable tutor for AP literature and the SAT 2 Subject test in Literature. My daughter figured out 10 days before her AP literature exam that there were several areas she either had not covered in class or that she was weak in from doing practice tests. We were fortunate to find David, a licensed and certified AP literature teacher, and he worked with our daughter every other day before her exam, providing in depth teaching and hw support for this exam.

Stuart L.

4 Literature lessons

Her understanding of literature is deeply rooted in the classics of English literature (Chaucer, Sir Gawain, Shakespeare for starts) as well as in religious literature and how the Bible is at the basis of literature in the English language. And then there is her spiritual side which was quite unexpected for I thought that someone who is so academically qualified would lack the heart of a poet or is it the soul of a Saint.

Joe S.

17 Literature lessons

She is patient and flexible, and she has thorough knowledge of both the content of the stories and poems covered in the class, but also provides valuable insights that a typical AP Spanish Literature teacher may not have. This was evident by my son's ability to participate significantly more during his classes, and if it were not for Alison, he would be struggling in the course.

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