The Best Writing Tutors in Oakland, CA

My favorite part is turning an “it’s just a bit off…” to a “this is it” moment. Yale graduate with more than four years of tutoring and mentoring experience. I'm a patient and intuitive teacher with an eye for stories. Happy to help you from an initial idea to a polished essay!See Sebastian'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

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 am a dedicated professional in programming, machine learning, and biotechnology thanks to my bachelor's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, postbaccalaureate fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, and current work in machine-learning empowered microscopy. I am capable of tutoring a variety of topics,...See Alexandre'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

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

Hello, my name is Sade, and I am a recent UC Berkeley graduate, Class of 2024. I am passionate about providing affordable writing and college application support, particularly for those who may not have access to extensive financial or academic resources. Coming from a humble background myself, I understand...See Sade's full profile

I have received 2 degrees in English, and I am currently a masters candidate. I have experience writing a variety of essay genres (narrative, expositional, research, etc.). Additionally, I have direct experience editing and giving feedback to both academic and creative essays. See Charlie'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

My background is in Marketing and Public Relations. After many years I wanted a change. I decided to go to Costa Rica for my TEFL Certification to learn to teach English as a Second Language (ESL). I’ve been teaching now for 10 years. I specialize in Speaking by building confidence in all areas of learning...See Jessica's full profile

I will be able to help explain topics and aid in any upcoming tests, and excel in all subjects covered by the AP exam. I am a nearly fluent Spanish speaker, and I learned entirely from school. I can help teach all reading, writing, speaking, and listening from the perspective of someone that it doesn’t all...See Dylan's full profile

I studied Japanese for over three years at Ohio State University's renowned East Asian Languages Department, have visited Japan several times, and my pronunciation regularly gets compliments from native speakers. I also have a robust level of knowledge about Japanese culture, history, writing systems, and...See Samantha's full profile

I have 20 years of teaching/tutoring experience and understand the challenges that students face when trying to write. I structure lessons to build skills methodically and integrate practice to solidify skills and increase confidence. I have substantial experience (academic and professional) writing...See Menaka's full profile

I additionally have a couple years tutoring experience tutoring High School and early College Math (Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, etc.). I have experience and can tutor in Math (Algebra to Linear Algebra and advanced topics), Science, and Writing Composition. I look forward to working with students who...See Elizabeth's full profile

I aim to get students excited about and confident in their essays and applications. As someone who has had to write a lot of papers and essays, I know how to tackle the writing process and can provide many tips for the trade. I specifically have a lot of experience in writing and helping others...See Olivia'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

I am currently working on two books, one fiction and one nonfiction. I have taught academic and creative writing for nine years as an English teacher with San Francisco's Balboa High School and New Orelans' Brother Martin High School. As we learned writing together, many of my students have...See Stephen's full profile

I know how to make your college and scholarship application essays shine! Students whose essays I helped craft have gotten accepted and offered scholarships at: Minerva, Amherst, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Pomona College, and more.See Aaron's full profile

For the past 6 years, I've been really fortunate to have had the opportunity to help students and professionals with a wide variety of writing assignments and projects from brief discussion posts to dissertations. I've been able to help students of all kinds in developing, contrasting, and synthesizing...See Devin's full profile

...intelligence. I worked directly with students 1-1 in my own office hours, and also in larger lecture settings of 20-30 students. I have also tutored reading and writing composition to high school and college students while I was in college. I want to benefit the students I work with as much as possible, and welcome any resources...See Thomas'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

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

I am qualified to tutor students to pass the CBEST because I passed the test in one session, have successfully tutored several potential teacher candidates in the test, am aware of the correlation between a students SAT score and the areas of the CBEST that might be a challenge.See Lanette's full profile

I graduated with a Film & Media Studies degree from Stanford in 2017. Since then I have worked professionally in advertising as a Creative Director for the past five years, writing/directing/editing ads for Molekule Air Purifier, ThirdLove, Albert, and other major companies.See Raymond's full profile

I am to use my experience to empower students to craft compelling personal statements that represent their authentic voice and story. I am committed to guiding students through every step of the writing process, fostering their confidence and creativity. I strive to make any application process a positive and...See Amy's full profile