The Best English Tutors in Pasadena, CA

I work with English learners of all levels, though I am most experienced in working with students with at least a basic grasp of speaking and reading. I can help with grammar, sentence structure, essay writing, formal and informal writing, narrative writing, short stories, novels, etc. See Ryan's full profile

I am a tutor, teaching artist, writer, editor, and former NYC high school English teacher with over 10 years of experience working with students in the classroom and one-on-one. I have an MA in English and Theater Education from NYU and a BA in Performance Studies from Northwestern University, and I've...See Lyssa's full profile

I have a strong understanding of the elementary school academic content. As a teacher, I'm familiar with the different teaching methods and strategies that are effective with elementary school students. Most importantly, I'm patient, creative, and organized. I come up with creative and engaging ways to build positive...See Cloe's full profile

I have taken many courses in grammar, writing, and style on a high school honors, bachelors, and master's level. English has always been a passion of mine and I really enjoy helping others gain a love and proficiency for writing well. I am a very experienced proof-reader and, even as a college student, I was...See Sharon's full profile

I also formally studied the language for several years, from middle school through grad school, which gave me a deep knowledge of French grammar. I am not a native speaker, but that means I can leverage my own experience learning French with my students. I am very familiar with the unique challenges English...See Amber's full profile

I work as a professional copywriter and marketer, daily using the very skills required of English subjects. Furthermore, I have helped numerous students achieve success in English at AP, IB, honors, and college levels for the past seven years.See Amalynne's full profile

Hi, my name is Steve. I have a passion for helping high school students understand AP history! For the past 23 years I have taught APUSH, AP Euro and AP World history courses to thousands of students who have had remarkable success. I hold Master's degrees in both history and education and served as a co-author of New...See Stephen's full profile

I have been teaching for almost 20 years. I graduated from UCLA with a bachelors degree in Sociology and went on to receive my multiple subject credential from Point Loma University. From there, I worked at a Sylvan Learning Center for four years tutoring kids of all ages in math, reading, and study skills. During that...See Jacquiline's full profile

At Premier, I was the head English Instructor specializing in SAT/ACT/ and AP English. I also designed the overall English curriculum for the school. While working at Premier, I also worked as an English professor at Otis Parsons College in Los Angeles. After leaving Premier and...See Michael's full profile

15 years of experience teaching non-native speakers. Have developed a systematic approach to mastering English pronunciation and phonics as well as a step by step approach to mastering word structure, vocabulary and grammar. My classes place a lot of emphasis not only on practical content for the individual...See George's full profile

I don't take fluency in English for granted. As someone who went from having English as a second language to "most improved" in AP English to receiving academic honors from the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Duke English Department, I know what it's like to...See Rayner's full profile

I have been a teacher of record for over 10 years at Otis College of Art and Design. I also run faculty development workshops to help teachers of all art disciplines teach international and non native English speakers more effectively. The courses I teach are Rhetoric and Composition and Art History of Toys. I...See Angela's full profile

I graduated cum laude from Yale with a double major in history & film, and was also the sports editor for the student-run daily newspaper, and a reporter prior to that. In high school I scored a 2320 on the SAT (different scoring system back then) and received a '5' on AP Exams including English...See Sebastian's full profile

I teach students to ascertain what they want to say, crystallize and streamline their message, structure it properly in an essay format, properly use an outline, and adjust their nuance and tone. I studied AP English and grammar extensively at The Brunswick School, in Greenwich, CT, where I won the "Vassar...See JAMES's full profile

These degrees provided me with the analytical tools I needed to succeed for a career in government and consulting, including a mentoring role for numerous staff whom I have managed. A significant part of my career has involved writing and communication, the foundation of which involves skills in English, grammar,...See Ray's full profile

I LOVE working with students to improve individual writing samples, as well as developing longer-term relationships with students for enrichment, to help boos their abilities and their confidence! My qualifications: BA in English/Theater from Loyola University Master's Degree from Carnegie Mellon...See Brandy's full profile

Nice to meet you! My name is Ashley, and I'm from sunny California. I graduated from UCLA with degrees in English and Education Studies. I am pursuing my English masters at UCI and concurrently receiving my teaching credential for secondary education. I have 4+ years of editorial experience in the...See Ashley's full profile

English, literature, writing, spelling, grammar, proofreading, reading, and vocabulary have always been my strong points. English and Literature classes were always my easiest classes, even when I started taking AP classes. I have always loved to read and I hope that I can pass on that love of reading to...See Eden's full profile

I am a certified teacher for high school English, with a Masters degree in English and Education from Columbia University in New York. I have long experience teaching all kinds of students basic strategies to read effectively. I can also help students learn how to prepare for the next day's...See Martha's full profile

I help students write compelling, effective college essays. The college application process is daunting — especially when it comes to writing about yourself. Drawing on twenty years' teaching experience and my background as an author published with Harvard University Press, I help students overcome their fears and...See Ben's full profile

I am a passionate writer and have excellent prewriting and drafting strategies that provide students with useful tools to organize their ideas. I know the common grammatical errors English teachers see at these grade levels and can help students so they do not feel defeated by grammar mistakes in their written...See Danielle's full profile

Dartmouth College English major, graduated cum laude with honors See Will's full profile

At present, I teach British Literature, Shakespeare, and the full coverage of the English Language Arts (ELA), ELA Honors curriculum, AP English Language and Composition, and Cambridge International AS and A Level English Language. I am a credentialed English teacher. I also teach...See Dr. Mara's full profile

I hold a PhD in English literature from UCLA, where I later served as a faculty member. I am deeply versed in America, British, and international literature. I also have years of experience in helping students brainstorm, craft, and edit essays for maximum clarity, argumentative power, and stylistic excellence. I...See Gabriel's full profile

Hi, I am Dr. Sam! I recently earned my Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Caltech, where I spent six years tackling challenging problems at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and engineering. I am here to help you master coursework so you can feel confident and capable no matter how complex the material seems. I bring...See Samuel's full profile