The Best English Tutors in Orinda, CA

Did you know PhD stands for "Doctor of Philosophy" and "philosophia" means a love of learning/wisdom? Experience a love of learning and the ultra-satisfying “Aha!" moments as we work together. I specialize in math, test preparation, and writing and over 20+ years, I’ve worked with students of all ages. In a...See Menaka'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

For the past year, I was a member of Cal State East Bay's Biliteracy and Content Area Integrated Preparation (BCAIP), which, in short, shifts the idea that I teach English to I teach bilingualism. In other words, I try to support both language developments. See Ward'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 graduated Cum Laude from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and a minor in Musical Theatre. I have over nine years of tutoring experience, working with students in Spanish, English, and Math, as well as teaching basic Human Anatomy to K–5 learners. My background...See Alicia's full profile

I am a Stanford senior studying English Literature who has been a tutor for students of all ages for the past 8 years. I have experience with essay editing, English literature, reading comprehension, public speaking help, grammar, and more, depending on your needs!See Therese's full profile

Update summer 2025: I am currently preparing to teach AP English Literature again this school year. I can take on one student for tutoring right now for AP English Literature, AP English Language, or ACT or SAT test preparation. I am an experienced English teacher currently in my 20th year...See Michael's full profile

I'm glad to help you in the same way. Do you already know English well, but you’d like to improve your English writing? I help with that, too. For example, I am helping a working professional write high-quality English communications to help his business. Similarly, I help English-speaking...See Eva's full profile

Hello! I have been tutoring since 2011 and a credentialed teacher since 2014. I've literally taught coast-to-coast, starting off in Boston and Newark, NJ before moving to the Bay Area. I have had the pleasure to teach students from just about every background and ability level. Most recently, I taught at Vista High...See Jared's full profile

I have a total of five years of college writing tutoring experience, a year of college writing TA experience, and I have worked extensively with students with a wide variety of backgrounds, writing levels, and personal writing goals. I have worked with both native English speakers and English Language...See Meghan'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

I can provide assistance with coursework, test preparation, grammar, reading and writing skills.See Kenya's full profile

I have an associate of arts degree in Women's and Gender Studies and English with a focus on applying critical feminist political analysis using liberal, queer, Marxist, and international lenses. Much of my academic work focuses on the ways in which local, national, and global politics results from...See Samantha'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

I have been preparing students for the TOEFL, Cambridge, TOEIC, and IELTS exams for about 15 years. I have spent the last 13 or so years working at ESL schools in San Francisco, CA and am highly skilled preparing students for English proficiency exams. See Jason's full profile

Perfect 36 ACT scores in Reading and Writing portions Previous AP English Language and AP English Literature tutoringSee Ariya's full profile

I have 14 years of experience teaching ELA writing and reading comprehension across K–12, including four years teaching high school English and AP English Language. I’ve helped many 11th-grade students strengthen literary analysis, thesis development, and timed writing skills. I’m experienced in...See Jason'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’ve taken both AP English classes (English Literature and Language) and received 5’s on both tests. I am also an experienced tutor through Wyzant, Kumon, and other private tutoring. I also have a B.A. in history. See Madeline'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

English as a course of study involves both grammar, punctuation, and spelling, as well as techniques for thinking about and responding to literature in essays and other forms. Appreciation of our language as reader and writer and speaker makes up a complete English student.See James's full profile

First, congratulations on your journey to learn a new language or further develop that beautiful home language you heard growing up. My native language is Spanish and I reached English fluency as an adolescent; I took high school French and had the opportunity to enroll in a French class senior year of high school...See Evelina's full profile

Hello! I am a student at UC Berkeley offering tutoring services in my speciality, English. I attained an Associate Arts for Transfer in English, and am currently majoring in Rhetoric. I instruct students of all levels, from elementary to college. I have been tutoring for three years, and was a Senior...See Dean'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

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