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Samantha R. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samantha R.
70/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Full-Stack Web Development Tutor and Instructor

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...

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5.0 (175)
70/hour
246 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minute

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...

Heng X. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Heng X.
80/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Native speaker of Chinese

I am a Chinese from mainland China, left the country in my 20s. I am very good at reading, writing and conversational Chinese. These skills are hard to lose. Also I am teaching my son and husband Chinese at home. Being able to explain and make sense those Chinese characters and expressions helps me to teach. The...

5.0 (560)
80/hour
1,396 hours tutoring

I am a Chinese from mainland China, left the country in my 20s. I am very good at reading, writing and conversational Chinese. These skills are hard to lose. Also I am teaching my son and husband Chinese at home. Being able to explain and make sense those Chinese characters and expressions helps me to teach. The...

Sara B. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sara B.
70/hour

Near Orinda, CA

20+ experience tutoring all types of Writing, for all ages & levels

For middle school, high school, college, post graduate, and working adult students, my key areas include: essays (argumentative, expository, narrative, descriptive, textual analysis), thesis, literature review, papers, college and grad school applications, reports, PowerPoint, critical writing, compare and...

4.9 (921)
70/hour
3,777 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutes

For middle school, high school, college, post graduate, and working adult students, my key areas include: essays (argumentative, expository, narrative, descriptive, textual analysis), thesis, literature review, papers, college and grad school applications, reports, PowerPoint, critical writing, compare and...

Meghan C. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Meghan C.
150/hour

Near Orinda, CA

College Admissions Essays Specialist and Fulbright Alumnus

During my time at UC Davis and my time at my previous community college, I worked as a writing tutor and teaching assistant helping students with academic writing, reading comprehension, and grammar, and tutored everything from English essays, to personal statements, to journalism stories, to STEM lab...

4.9 (52)
150/hour
177 hours tutoring

During my time at UC Davis and my time at my previous community college, I worked as a writing tutor and teaching assistant helping students with academic writing, reading comprehension, and grammar, and tutored everything from English essays, to personal statements, to journalism stories, to STEM lab...

Shawn U. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shawn U.
100/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Skilled, Creative, Joyful Writing Coach with 20+ Years of Experience

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...

5.0 (6)
100/hour
14 hours tutoring

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...

S. Demaris B. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
S. Demaris B.
40/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Tutor, 10 years+ experience

My name is Demaris and I've been tutoring privately for over ten years. I tutor in most subjects but math is my specialty. I've worked with elementary school student up to adults. I love my work. I have a BA in Sociology, and since graduating I have completed six ECE units and I continue to take math classes at...

4.7 (144)
40/hour
779 hours tutoring

My name is Demaris and I've been tutoring privately for over ten years. I tutor in most subjects but math is my specialty. I've worked with elementary school student up to adults. I love my work. I have a BA in Sociology, and since graduating I have completed six ECE units and I continue to take math classes at...

Michael G. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael G.
50/hour

Near Orinda, CA

I'm a lifetime learner eager to help others learn

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...

5.0 (4)
50/hour
17 hours tutoring

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...

Chameeta D. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chameeta D.
85/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Experienced Tutor- Specialty in ESL and ELA

I wrote a 100 page thesis. I tutored in the subject of Writing for 10 years. I was an Editor for 2.5 years. I am currently writing a manual.

5.0 (9)
85/hour
15 hours tutoring

I wrote a 100 page thesis. I tutored in the subject of Writing for 10 years. I was an Editor for 2.5 years. I am currently writing a manual.

Madeline A. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Madeline A.
100/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Knowledgeable, Meticulous, and Passionate Harvard Tutor/Teacher

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...

5.0 (23)
100/hour
25 hours tutoring

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...

Lanette J. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lanette J.
100/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Expert in CBEST Writing Exam

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.

5.0 (47)
100/hour
47 hours tutoring

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.

Charlotte D. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Charlotte D.
75/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Writing Expert in Science & Humanities

I have 3+ years of experience as a writing coach at private college admissions companies. I've helped multiple students with their college personal statements and supplemental essays. Many of these students have been accepted to T20 Universities.

5.0 (4)
75/hour
14 hours tutoring

I have 3+ years of experience as a writing coach at private college admissions companies. I've helped multiple students with their college personal statements and supplemental essays. Many of these students have been accepted to T20 Universities.

Alexis C. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alexis C.
42/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Screenplay Writer and Film Director. Creative Director. Professor.

At this moment, I am working on a documentary about my band, Vanguardia, in the Rock in Your Language movement, back in the nineties. As a teacher, I have lead Screenplay Writing Classes, Directing classes, Audiovisual Arts History classes, and seven Feature Length Film Laboratories, where students of different...

5.0 (4)
42/hour
17 hours tutoring

At this moment, I am working on a documentary about my band, Vanguardia, in the Rock in Your Language movement, back in the nineties. As a teacher, I have lead Screenplay Writing Classes, Directing classes, Audiovisual Arts History classes, and seven Feature Length Film Laboratories, where students of different...

Liz L. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Liz L.
100/hour

Near Orinda, CA

University reader, Harvard JD, Stanford AB, 25+ yrs exp. reading apps.

...applications. Applications are my passion. I don’t just help you craft a product that will rise to the top of the stack, but also teach strategies that enable you to write a strong application every time....

100/hour
18 hours tutoring

...applications. Applications are my passion. I don’t just help you craft a product that will rise to the top of the stack, but also teach strategies that enable you to write a strong application every time....

Alyssa M. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alyssa M.
156/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Experienced Math and Organization Tutor

I am a math, writing and organizational skills tutor for students from kindergarten to college and was recently named a finalist in the SFGATE 2024 Best of the Bay for “Best Learning Center/Tutor.” I have worked as a Wyzant tutor since 2017 where I am IXL certified (2023 & 2024). In 2015, I graduated...

5.0 (290)
156/hour
1,723 hours tutoring

I am a math, writing and organizational skills tutor for students from kindergarten to college and was recently named a finalist in the SFGATE 2024 Best of the Bay for “Best Learning Center/Tutor.” I have worked as a Wyzant tutor since 2017 where I am IXL certified (2023 & 2024). In 2015, I graduated...

Aaron S. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aaron S.
150/hour

Near Orinda, CA

With my help, writing top-notch college essays is a breeze!

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.

5.0 (49)
150/hour
131 hours tutoring

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.

Raymond M. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Raymond M.
150/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Award Winning Screenwriter & Director

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.

5.0 (37)
150/hour
386 hours tutoring

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.

Alicia S. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alicia S.
35/hour

Near Orinda, CA

USC Cum Laude STEM Grad For K-12 Tutoring

-Taught ELA lessons for a class of kindergarten students (UC Berkeley 21st century summer program 2021) -Have 1-on-1 experience tutoring Pre-K through 2nd grade students in early reading and writing practices

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5.0 (6)
35/hour
63 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutes

-Taught ELA lessons for a class of kindergarten students (UC Berkeley 21st century summer program 2021) -Have 1-on-1 experience tutoring Pre-K through 2nd grade students in early reading and writing practices

Kenisha C. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kenisha C.
47/hour

Near Orinda, CA

English Lessons, Writing, Algebra, Reading, SAT/HSPT/GRE/CBEST/CSETENG

I'm in Oakland, CA, USA. My 22+ years in the educational arena--and ongoing professional development--have taught me to help students shift from lower- to higher-order thinking, which is really only coaching them to go from knowing the "what" of things to putting all those "whats" together to understand the "hows" and...

5.0 (200)
47/hour
2,048 hours tutoring

I'm in Oakland, CA, USA. My 22+ years in the educational arena--and ongoing professional development--have taught me to help students shift from lower- to higher-order thinking, which is really only coaching them to go from knowing the "what" of things to putting all those "whats" together to understand the "hows" and...

James P. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
James P.
65/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Step-by-step skills to improve essay-writing ability

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!

5.0 (1096)
65/hour
3,896 hours tutoring

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!

Alexandre S. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alexandre S.
65/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Machine Learning, Biology, and Chemistry Expert | Berkeley PhD Student

As a student at UC Berkeley's Bioengineering PhD program, I leverage deep knowledge in the fields of machine learning, biochemistry, calculus, and biology in my research every day. Previously, I developed image analysis pipelines for high-throughput analysis of central nervous system tumors for therapeutic development. I...

5.0 (216)
65/hour
709 hours tutoring

As a student at UC Berkeley's Bioengineering PhD program, I leverage deep knowledge in the fields of machine learning, biochemistry, calculus, and biology in my research every day. Previously, I developed image analysis pipelines for high-throughput analysis of central nervous system tumors for therapeutic development. I...

RD H. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
RD H.
45/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Credentialed Teacher with Expertise in Essay Writing

I have a Single Subject Teaching Credential in English and while studying for the Credential, I passed the CBEST and worked as a high school substitute teacher. I am well versed with best practices for the essay writing portion of the test.

4.8 (106)
45/hour
360 hours tutoring

I have a Single Subject Teaching Credential in English and while studying for the Credential, I passed the CBEST and worked as a high school substitute teacher. I am well versed with best practices for the essay writing portion of the test.

Stephen S. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen S.
75/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Writing coach and children's publisher with comprehensive program

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,...

5.0 (608)
75/hour
1,710 hours tutoring

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,...

Anna R. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anna R.
80/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Professional writer and editor

I am a professional writer and editor and have mentored many people learning to write. I can help you brainstorm and organize your ideas for a specific assignment or an application essay, and I can also provide guidance on generally elevating your writing through improving grammar, clarity, and style. With...

4.9 (10)
80/hour
55 hours tutoring

I am a professional writer and editor and have mentored many people learning to write. I can help you brainstorm and organize your ideas for a specific assignment or an application essay, and I can also provide guidance on generally elevating your writing through improving grammar, clarity, and style. With...

Ward S. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ward S.
150/hour

Near Orinda, CA

2 Year Stanford Fellowship + 8 Years of Classroom Work

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...

5.0 (43)
150/hour
103 hours tutoring

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...

Amy N. Near Orinda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amy N.
70/hour

Near Orinda, CA

Writing and English tutor who also specializes in job interview prep

My undergraduate studies were in Political Science and History at the University of Michigan. With my legal training and educational background, I have expertise in English, writing, editing, grammar, and reading. In addition to editing and writing essays/papers, I am also experienced in writing...

5.0 (25)
70/hour
60 hours tutoring

My undergraduate studies were in Political Science and History at the University of Michigan. With my legal training and educational background, I have expertise in English, writing, editing, grammar, and reading. In addition to editing and writing essays/papers, I am also experienced in writing...

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21 Writing lessons

My son had two writing challenges - writing neatly and writing more than the bare minimum. If I said to him, "You will spend a full hour writing," he would probably have collapsed in mental agony at the thought. But then Michelle came to our house. My son has enjoyed every one of his 8 lessons with her, despite writing for almost the entire hour straight each time.
Carol J.

13 Writing lessons

I believe she is motivated to so out of her passion for writing and teaching. As a result, the outcome is very encouraging - I was immensely proud when comparing the essay I wrote at session zero side by side with the one I wrote after session six. It was a huge difference! Thanks for your attention. This is the longest review I’ve ever posted, which probably demonstrates that I don’t hate writing as much anymore.
Donna W.

19 Writing lessons

She will check his reading comprehension, improve his writing structures to be more concise and ask him questions if the sentences are not clear as they both edit and revise together. After 1 month, he has improved his writing from about 6 sentences to 1 to 1.5 page length with a good flow and he is becoming less reliant on Laurie. Laurie will continue to work with Ivan in his writing for higher writing level. Laurie is a highly experienced tutor and I would recommend anyone to her.
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