The Best English Tutors in Orinda, CA

I position myself less as an expert and more as someone who is always trying to learn. Through WestEd's Reading Apprenticeship to Stanford's year-long Continuing Education on Formative Assessment, I've learned not just what to teach (the subject knowledge) but how to teach it (the pedagogical knowledge). See Ward's full profile

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 English. I teach very beginners to advanced...See Jessica's full profile

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. As an undergraduate I was a teacher's assistant in English, German and Astronomy, a grader in Calculus and a tutor in Physics for...See Francesca's full profile

Certified Teacher with more than a decade of teaching experience. TEFL certified teacher in English.See Anni's full profile

As a National Merit Scholar at UCLA, I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature (one of my double majors). 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...See Kalpa's full profile

Hello VC Students and professionals, Let me share what you can expect when working with me, along with some information about my education, experience, skills, and hobbies. Whether you’re coming to me to help with VC work, professional development, or business cases and challenges, I will: • Chat with you...See Reina's full profile

I began tutoring in August, 2015, at a learning center in the East Bay. The center specializes in tutoring youngsters from Korea, assisting them in learning English, as well as helping them with a few other school subjects. I have greatly enjoyed working with first graders through high schoolers and been...See Michael's full profile

I’m an experienced science/math teacher and tutor, U.C. Berkeley grad, as well as a former molecular biologist. Currently I’m working as a full time middle and high school science/math teacher for charter schools in the east bay. I’m also working as a private tutor to help students pass their CBEST/CSET exams,...See Barry'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 bachelor's degree in English Literature from UCLA (Cum Laude). I have a...See Nima's full profile

My work included teaching and tutoring students who were in one or more of the following programs: tutoring before and after school, classes during the school day, gifted/GATE, athletics, extracurriculars, pathways, science, mathematics, robotics, ASB, writing, reading, English, History-Social Science,...See Stephen'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

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

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 and research...See Lanette's full profile

I’ve been a private tutor for many years and also work onsite as a tutor at a college prep high school in San Francisco, CA. I provide academic support for all subjects K-12 and assist college students with math and writing. I’m also highly experienced with test prep for the SSAT, HSPT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, CBEST,...See Jason's full profile

I have tutored students high school age and older in English, helping them prepare for tests such as the CAHSEE and SAT and helping them with their general coursework. I tutor foreign students in English as a Second Language as well. I have done some freelance writing and editing and enjoy creative writing. See Cecily's full profile

I possess an extensive background in English, having tutored and taught the subject for several years. I am also a screenwriter and have a degree in English Literature. I have also taught ESOL students so I am adept at verbal skills and strengthening your vocabulary and learning American idioms and phrases.See GLENN's full profile

I'm Tom! I designed and completed one of the world's first interdisciplinary doctorates in AI Ethics at UC Berkeley. Before that, I first earned a Bachelor's degree, double majoring in Philosophy and Sociology and earning a Best Senior Thesis award. I then lived for two years in Europe, first as a Fulbright Scholar in...See Thomas's full profile

For over 20 years, I have worked with students from K-6th all the way up to working adults, helping them speak and write using proper English grammar, with real results. I use an award-winning grammar book as well as individualized techniques that best suit each student and their goals. Reading is essential to...See Sara's full profile

I have mostly worked with college-age students and other adult learners, but I also have some experience teaching high schoolers and believe I can help students of all ages understand the material they're trying to learn. I have worked with students who don't speak English as their native language,...See Samantha's full profile

Dr. Jeffrey is a university lecturer, Scholastic judge, and published writer. 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...See Jeffrey's full profile

I have supported middle school, high school, college, and adult English students in addition to teaching composition at the community college level.See Vanessa's full profile

I’ve also tutored 1-on-1 for four UC-Berkeley economics courses, in addition to years of tutoring math for free to high school and junior high students. I’m a native English speaker with lengthy experience “Americanizing” quantitative/technical papers for my colleagues, including the dissertation of a...See Dawn'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

I have taught and tutored English, reading, and writing across middle school, high school, and college settings. I spent three years as a literacy and guided-reading tutor and later taught undergraduate courses at Hunter College. I help students strengthen reading comprehension, analytical writing, grammar,...See Mary's full profile

I have a bachelor's degree in English (Honors) from the University of Michigan. I have an MFA in English (Poetry) from the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop. I have nearly 20 years of proven success teaching English to middle school, high school, and college students at the University of...See Margaret's full profile