The Best Grammar Tutors in Oakland, CA

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 reports. I...See Meghan'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

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

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

I speak Japanese at a conversational level and I've worked with students in intermediate, lower, and introductory level Japanese classes for five years. My tutoring sessions with lower level students include hiragana, katakana, and kanji study; grammar practice; listening and speaking; and studying through...See Jenna's full profile

Grammar makes sentences "work." Without it, we cannot make our points, get our ideas across, or make a reader understand our meaning. This is really why grammar is so important. I have taught writing to high school and middle school students for over 20 years, using a variety of approaches for...See James's full profile

I have the training and expertise needed to teach grammar to K-12 students and adults. For example, my Bachelor's degree in English from Cal State East Bay in Hayward required rigorous courses in modern English grammar and I attended Humboldt State for my English teaching credential. I can teach and...See David'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

Hi, I'm Caitlin! I'm a data scientist with a background in maths and computer science, based in SF. I've been tutoring since 2017, helping students master topics ranging from algebra and calculus to Python and machine learning. I love breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps, and my approach...See Caitlin'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

I have been working with students who wish to both speak and write using correct grammar for over 15 years and they get positive tangible results. I use some of the best grammar books available as well as individualized techniques that best suit each student and their goals. I would be happy to work with...See Sara'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

I taught writing as part of a social studies curriculum I designed for at-risk teens. Earlier, I coached high school and college students in planning and improving their essays. For 15 years, I have edited educational content for students of all levels. See Stephen's full profile

I worked 1.5 years in a foreign country and have a tremendous amount of patience with students who are ESL learners. My expertise is tutoring ESL students, as well as writing, reading and grammar. I work exceptionally well with every type of student- learner. My ultimate goal is to help the student achieve...See Chameeta's full profile

I am a math, writing and organizational skills tutor for students from kindergarten to college and was recently named a finalist in the SFGATE 2024 Best of the Bay for “Best Learning Center/Tutor.” I have worked as a Wyzant tutor since 2017 where I am IXL certified (2023 & 2024). In 2015, I graduated summa cum laude...See Alyssa's full profile

When I edit your document, I do more than correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. I also identify vague and awkward passages, suggesting precise and fluent revisions. I specialize in editing résumés, CVs, cover letters, personal statements, and application essays, but I also edit longer documents such...See John's full profile

My undergraduate studies were in Political Science and History at the University of Michigan. With my legal training and educational background, I have expertise in English, writing, editing, grammar, and reading. In addition to editing and writing essays/papers, I am also experienced in writing and editing...See Amy'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

[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

In addition to having taught English/ESL to several different nationalities and age groups, I feel one of my strongest suits is English grammar. I have been a bit of a "martinet" in regard to my students using correct grammar in their speech and writing patterns. How we speak and write says...See Bob's full profile

. - Anonymous I am trained in the Guided Discovery method of grammar teaching, in which students learn grammar in a meaningful context. Because the most important aspect of grammar is the way it expresses meaning and knowledge, I help students learn and understand both grammatical forms and their...See Marie's full profile

Hi, I'm Phillip. I have a bachelor's in math from UC Berkeley, and have passed multiple junior level computer science, physics, and statistics courses as well. I have always loved math and it's applications. I have also always loved tutoring, especially in STEM subjects. There is always a fresh perspective to discover,...See Phillip'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 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

Hi! I’m Ana and I graduated Cum Laude from MSMU with a Bachelor’s in Science, Nursing, and am a registered nurse. I’ve studied sciences such as anatomy, physiology, biology, pathophysiology, and more for 7 years. I was a tutor in my university’s free tutoring system, and had many successful students pass their...See Ana's full profile