The Best Writing Tutors in Lafayette, CA

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

Writing and grammar have been my strongest points as a student and young professional. I received high grades in all my college and graduate classes that involved excellent writing skills, such as rhetoric, film theory, philosophy, environmental law, etc. I served as editor and author for Yale's...See Gina's full profile

During my time at UC Davis and my time at my previous community college, I worked as a writing tutor and teaching assistant helping students with academic writing, reading comprehension, and grammar, and tutored everything from English essays, to personal statements, to journalism stories, to STEM lab...See Meghan's full profile

Whether you are in school or out of school, and whether you are a native or non-native speaker, I can teach you to write clearly and confidently. I taught freshman composition for 9 years, first at the University of Michigan and then at Union College. Contact me today to schedule a free consultation. I look...See John's full profile

Tutoring is an act of observation. It succeeds where normal instruction fails because it is geared toward a student's particular strengths. My best experiences as a tutor have been with the students who needed me most, learning how they needed to learn. I have been a tutor in one setting or another since childhood....See Francesca's full profile

I read and studied the great masters of English and American Literature in concentrated depth and detail; in addition I produced many papers analyzing and interpreting those great works. My GPA was an "A" average at UCLA for my English Major. I have a passion for literature, writing, and the English...See Kalpa's full profile

As a student at UC Berkeley's Bioengineering PhD program, I leverage deep knowledge in the fields of machine learning, biochemistry, calculus, and biology in my research every day. Previously, I developed image analysis pipelines for high-throughput analysis of central nervous system tumors for therapeutic development. I...See Alexandre's full profile

I have taught English writing and reading comprehension and composition for over ten years. I have taught English literature, creative writing, argument, and research at the University level for over six years. I have a Master of Fine Arts in Poetry writing as well as a PhD in English, with...See Nima's full profile

20+ years tutoring and teaching English. Native, ESOL, essays, grammar, style, research, style, academic English, creative writing, communicationSee Guillaume's full profile

I am an experienced tutor with a PhD from UC Berkeley and a wide array of teaching and tutoring experience. I'm also a professional writer and editor who has published widely in national publications like CNN, Politico, NPR and the LA Times. I can help your student prepare their college application essays, including...See Rebecca's full profile

I have 3+ years of experience as a writing coach at private college admissions companies. I've helped multiple students with their college personal statements and supplemental essays. Many of these students have been accepted to T20 Universities.See Charlotte's full profile

From 2020-22, he helped almost 30 students get selected for a distinction by The New York Times and three students to win first prize. Every year half of his students receive gold key, silver key, and Honorable Mentions from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards commission. Jeffrey works with executives at...See Jeffrey's full profile

Nice to meet you. I’m Jenna, a teacher/tutor with over a decade of experience. I'm an educational coach offering tutoring sessions for English, ESL, Japanese, and writing. I hold a bachelors degree in Asian Studies with a focus in Japanese literature, and I work both as a freelance tutor and a teacher...See Jenna's full profile

In addition to my teaching experience, I am a published author of short fiction. I earned a BA in English from Cal State East Bay with a minor in Creative Writing. Several of my stories have been published online and in print. I also have experience as a freelance fiction editor who has helped authors with...See David's full profile

I edited and rewrote educational materials for 15 years, both fiction and nonfiction. Before working in publishing, I coached secondary school writing skills, then integrated the techniques I learned into a social studies curriculum and a practical course in business writing. As an editor and as a teacher,...See Stephen's full profile

¡Hola a todos! Ciao a tutti! My love for languages influenced me to study Linguistics and Italian during my time at San Francisco State University. I was fortunate to be able to study abroad in Italy for a year at a full-immersion university. This opportunity enabled me to gain fluency in the Italian language and...See Elisabeth's full profile

My name is Demaris and I've been tutoring privately for over ten years. I tutor in most subjects but math is my specialty. I've worked with elementary school student up to adults. I love my work. I have a BA in Sociology, and since graduating I have completed six ECE units and I continue to take math classes at...See S. Demaris's full profile

This can be overwhelming for anyone who struggles with writing. 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 who...See Evelina's full profile

I help all age levels - from young children to doctoral candidates - unleash your writing skills. Through our work together, a young child who froze with stress about writing learned to enjoy it. My grad students and dissertation students replace overwhelm with confident writing. International...See Eva's full profile

Hello! My name is Madeline (Maddie) Alvendia Johnson, B.A., E.d.M. I am an educator, activist, and life-long learner based in Oakland, California. I received my B.A. in History from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I graduated in three years. I received my E.d.M. (Master's in Education) from Harvard...See Madeline's full profile

-Taught ELA lessons for a class of kindergarten students (UC Berkeley 21st century summer program 2021) -Have 1-on-1 experience tutoring Pre-K through 2nd grade students in early reading and writing practices See Alicia's full profile

I have taught a variety of English classes in high school, such as Coming of Age in Literature, Literature as Social Commentary, Critically Reading Graphic Novels, AP English Language and Literature, Journalism, and Mythology. I have helped many students write scholarship and college application essays. I...See Michael's full profile

I received both my bachelors and masters from UCLA, and naturally, I was required to do a great deal of writing. When I teach students to write, I help them see the "patterns" one finds in an essay. Similar to a fractal, each paragraph of the essay is like a small version of the larger essay in...See Harmony's full profile

Through feedback protocols and power-affirming questions, I get the student to think about their choices as a writer and the effects they may have on their intended reader. While my feedback is precise and clear, it is not designed to get them to change or correct their writing. Instead, I want the writer to see...See Ward's full profile

I have taught writing for all levels - GED Test preparation, AP English, and college English. I take pleasure in developing your skills in finding the words, the organization of thought, and the skill level to fully express your unique understanding of the assignment. I work especially well with reluctant writers...See Shawn's full profile