The Best Writing Tutors in Orinda, CA

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’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,...See Jason'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

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

Hello! My name is Meghan Lim and I recently graduated from Rice University. I started tutoring as a volunteer mentor in my high school chapter's National Honor Society, but I enjoyed it so much that I started this business to shape my own vision of what a tutoring model should be for students in my community. After six...See Meghan's full profile

¡Hola a todos! Ciao a tutti! My love for languages influenced me to study Linguistics and Italian during my time at San Francisco State University. I was fortunate to be able to study abroad in Italy for a year at a full-immersion university. This opportunity enabled me to gain fluency in the Italian language and...See Elisabeth'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 experience tutoring at-risk youth, foster youth and other high school students in writing and have worked as a freelance copywriter and editor. I have also taken courses in creative writing and write my own poetry and prose.See Cecily's full profile

A life-long writer and lover of languages, I hold a PhD in French and English from the University of California. In addition to teaching French language, literature, English literature and writing to college students, I have been a private French and English tutor to students of varying ages, levels of...See Rebekkah's full profile

Managing Editor for the Seattle Journal for Social Justice Research Assistant for Intellectual Property professor Content writer for an independent Google product. Law clerk responsible for drafting a variety of legal documents. See Amy'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

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 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

My work involves constant guidance of student writing at all stages: concept development, research, outlining, drafting, and polishing. I have developed a step-by-step system for guiding students through this often frustrating process. My approach focuses on connecting to the purpose of your text, not just...See Ellen's full profile

My academic research focused on adolescent social–emotional development and cultural/gender psychology, with earlier training in cognitive aspects of depression, resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications. I bring this academic background to my work as a tutor, writing coach, and college essay...See Kalpa's full profile

If your child is learning math in French and coming home frustrated, I can help. I am fluent in French and have years of experience tutoring students at French immersion schools in math and other subjects. Working through the math is one challenge, and working through it in French is another, and I am able to do both....See Romy's full profile

MFA Iowa Writers' Workshop 2026 Poetry Society of America Award Winner See Margaret's full profile

I have supervised and taught students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds on the craft and process of writing in clear and cogent prose. I developed the foundation for strong teaching practices through a rigorous credential program under veteran mentor teachers. In addition to my teaching experience, I am...See David'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 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

I have taught writing and composition to students for over 25 years.See Mijin'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

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 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

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