The Best Writing Tutors in Oakland, CA

I specialize in providing personalized, high-touch medical school application coaching, helping applicants develop a cohesive strategy that reflects their individual experiences, strengths, and goals. My approach combines comprehensive application review and strategy with intensive essay editing, ensuring every component...See Sohini'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

As a native English speaker and experienced writer and writing teacher, I can help students improve their English writing skills. I help students to structure their writing to express the meaning they intend in a way that is appropriate to the context in which the writing will be presented. I...See Marie's full profile

I also help with thesis writing, literature reviews, papers, and college and grad school applications, as well as professional writing, including reports, PowerPoint presentations, resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, website content, and speeches, along with creative writing and critical...See Sara'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

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

I have helped multiple students with college applications and my students have received admission to Cornell, Georgetown, Columbia and other top universities across the country. Along with essay writing and test prep, I can teach chess, math or tutor any subject for elementary and middle school students. I...See Sarina'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

He is currently a Teacher of Special Programs at Berkeley School of Education. He was a Scholastic competition writing judge in 2025 and selected to be one of one of the teaching fellows in the California Writing Project, KQED (National Public Radio, and Bay Area Writing Project. Since 2020, he has...See Jeffrey's full profile

I am a recent college graduate from Stanford University, where I double majored in Economics and Film & Media Studies. And for the past four years I have also worked as a professional tutor or teacher's assistant for a variety of companies and organizations, including Stanford University. During this time, I have...See Raymond's full profile

Taught and tutored in English and writing. Won community awards for my prowess. Majored in English Literature at University of Pittsburgh and am currently writing a screenplay. Recently worked with college student to successfully complete his final college essays, in which he received an A.See GLENN's full profile

More recently, I taught chess at OUSD and HUSD while currently running the after-school chess program for Escuela Bilingüe Internacional in Emeryville. I also have experience teaching English literature, including international stints as an ESL teacher. Aside from teaching, I held a variety of writing and...See Glenn's full profile

My success has come from preparation, awareness, and mentorship, and I aim to help my students access the same opportunities. I’ve guided learners through essay writing, mock interviews, and practical case studies in machine learning and data science, helping them stand out for top programs and employers. At...See Aaron'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

"You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives." ~Clay P. Bedford I earned a Ph.D. doing Genetics research at the University of Utah. Knowledge is always fascinating to me: a concept is not just a concept,...See Heng's full profile

Writing is 25% inspiration and 75% technique. I have taught writing in high school and middle school for more than 20 years. I can offer the how to as well as how to generate ideas for what to write about!See James'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

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

Writing is a powerful tool of self-expression. I help my students gain the confidence to write this way. For my part, I have years of journalism experience, and I received a perfect score of "5" on both the AP English Language and Literature exams. Essay writing is a key expertise of mine...See Richard's full profile

Semifinalist of the Sundance Institute Humanities Sustainability Fellowship. Recipient of the San Francisco Art Institute's George Kuchar Memorial Award, and a Fulbright Scholarship. Writer and Director of more than ten films, including Al Final Del Dia, awarded at the Festival del Cine Nacional in Venezuela....See Alexis'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 was accepted to multiple top medical schools with full-tuition scholarship offers and later matched into dermatology at a leading academic program. I have served as a Harvard writing tutor and alumni interviewer, participated in admissions at Columbia VP&S, and reviewed hundreds of applications, so I...See Annelise's full profile

I approach tutoring with patience, helping students to not only comprehend material, but also deepen their own thinking, develop truly original ideas, and express themselves clearly. As a writing coach, I help writers tailor the impact of their writing on others. My skill is extensive, ranging from...See Guillaume's full profile

I am a writing scholar and veteran educator with 20+ years of teaching experience at the secondary and university level. I have taught all aspects of writing and I was one of the original architects of the writing performance task. Can assist adults in completing cover letters, proposals, personal...See Lanette's full profile

Perfect 36 scores on ACT Reading and Writing portions Previous tutoring experience with AP English Language and AP English literature coursesSee Ariya's full profile