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San Francisco, CA
...ages via Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies. My work for Stanford took me around the globe; I’ve taught poetry, fiction, and essay writing workshops in South Korea, Chile, Singapore, India, Thailand, and Kazakhstan. I enjoyed eight immaculate summers...
...ages via Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies. My work for Stanford took me around the globe; I’ve taught poetry, fiction, and essay writing workshops in South Korea, Chile, Singapore, India, Thailand, and Kazakhstan. I enjoyed eight immaculate summers...

San Francisco, CA
If you are looking for a tutor that will make you a better writer, look no further. After a few sessions with me, you will learn how to write like a pro. You don't need to know a lot of fancy words to be good at English, even though some didacts...
If you are looking for a tutor that will make you a better writer, look no further. After a few sessions with me, you will learn how to write like a pro. You don't need to know a lot of fancy words to be good at English, even though some didacts...

San Francisco, CA
...planning. For premedical students, I offer traditional and MMI interview preparation, along with personal statement, secondary essay, and application support. I accept a limited number of clients so I can review materials carefully and provide individualized...
...planning. For premedical students, I offer traditional and MMI interview preparation, along with personal statement, secondary essay, and application support. I accept a limited number of clients so I can review materials carefully and provide individualized...

San Francisco, CA
...acceptance to schools including MIT, Stanford, and NYU with significant competitive financial aid awards. I've also served as an essay mentor, and helped my students achieve hundreds of thousands of dollars of competitive financial support....
...acceptance to schools including MIT, Stanford, and NYU with significant competitive financial aid awards. I've also served as an essay mentor, and helped my students achieve hundreds of thousands of dollars of competitive financial support....
Aaron offered clear and thoughtful guidance during a very important decision-making time for my son. His advice was practical, encouraging, and helped open up new options we hadn’t fully considered. Highly recommend him for anyone... - Poornima, 16 lessons with Aaron

San Francisco, CA
I have worked with students from an extremely wide range of income levels and backgrounds to craft their most personal, compelling college essays. I also guide students through the Common App and UC Application processes with two respected...
I have worked with students from an extremely wide range of income levels and backgrounds to craft their most personal, compelling college essays. I also guide students through the Common App and UC Application processes with two respected...
I could not have found Nathan at a better time! I was desperately behind and struggling with my college applications, and Nathan not only very clearly explained how I could best display my strengths and explain the weaknesses of m... - Angela , 4 lessons with Nathan

Alameda, CA
...successfully get into a great college to good habit building (time management skills, organizational skills, goal building) to essay brainstorming and drafting. As a first-generation college graduate, who worked three job in college, and a proud Mexican...
...successfully get into a great college to good habit building (time management skills, organizational skills, goal building) to essay brainstorming and drafting. As a first-generation college graduate, who worked three job in college, and a proud Mexican...

Berkeley, CA
In particular, I excel at coaching for the Personal Insight Question (PIQ), a college essay form unique to the UC system, and have led workshops on how to understand and use this type of essay. My students have been accepted to all...
In particular, I excel at coaching for the Personal Insight Question (PIQ), a college essay form unique to the UC system, and have led workshops on how to understand and use this type of essay. My students have been accepted to all...

San Francisco, CA
I have 14 years of experience teaching essay writing across elementary, middle, and high school, including AP English Language and Composition. My training in analytic philosophy at UCLA, while earning my B.A. degree, gives me a strong...
I have 14 years of experience teaching essay writing across elementary, middle, and high school, including AP English Language and Composition. My training in analytic philosophy at UCLA, while earning my B.A. degree, gives me a strong...
I really can’t say enough good things about Jason as a teacher and tutor. Over the past several weeks, he has worked with my son on his high school advanced literary analysis course and helped him move far beyond simple plot summa... - Brooke, 23 lessons with Jason

San Francisco, CA
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 and editing resumes,...
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 and editing resumes,...
I highly recommend Amy to anyone looking for help in English class. She did a great job organizing my essay. She was very punctual with my essay. I was worried that I wasn't going to be able to finish my essay on time but thanks t... - Julio

San Francisco, CA
... beginners and advanced English speakers - revise and edit presentations, business reports, research papers, admissions essays and coursework regularly. ...
... beginners and advanced English speakers - revise and edit presentations, business reports, research papers, admissions essays and coursework regularly. ...

San Francisco, CA
I've been a lifelong writer dedicated to crafting quality essays, fiction, and professional works that are clear and engaging. I'm available to help you with any of your writing needs.
I've been a lifelong writer dedicated to crafting quality essays, fiction, and professional works that are clear and engaging. I'm available to help you with any of your writing needs.

Oakland, CA
...throughout their essays. I have worked with students at the middle school. high school, university, and graduate level, and have assisted students in combating hurdles such as procrastination, writers block, and writing anxiety. Essays can be an overwhelming...
...throughout their essays. I have worked with students at the middle school. high school, university, and graduate level, and have assisted students in combating hurdles such as procrastination, writers block, and writing anxiety. Essays can be an overwhelming...

San Francisco, CA
As we learned writing together, many of my students have expressed much greater confidence overall, and have happily earned improved scores with the SAT, ACT, and other high-stakes testing as well as success with college essays.
As we learned writing together, many of my students have expressed much greater confidence overall, and have happily earned improved scores with the SAT, ACT, and other high-stakes testing as well as success with college essays.
Stephen is a "10!" We feel so fortunate to have found him to work with our freshman student across the board in many of his subjects. Stephen is patient and skilled. - Abra, 127 lessons with Stephen

San Leandro, CA
I have been helping students to choose universities and graduate school programs, applications, essays, financial aid, and interviewing since 2015. I am familiar with boarding schools and universities in the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland,...
I have been helping students to choose universities and graduate school programs, applications, essays, financial aid, and interviewing since 2015. I am familiar with boarding schools and universities in the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland,...
I had an outstanding experience working with Jeffrey. He is not only professional and easy to work with, but also deeply knowledgeable in his field. His guidance as an editor and writing coach was invaluable—he made the entire pro... - Michael Joseph, 3 lessons with Jeffrey

San Francisco, CA
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...
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...
My son, a high school senior, needed work on his writing skills, primarily for the SAT but also in general. I wanted to prepare him for college level writing and a private tutor is very helpful to develop these skills. Jim was ... - Eileen, 17 lessons with James

Alameda, CA
I am a Stanford Graduate with over six years of tutoring experience. During my time at Stanford, I participated in the highly competitive SLE program and worked as a teaching assistant for the University. I specialize in helping students develop...
I am a Stanford Graduate with over six years of tutoring experience. During my time at Stanford, I participated in the highly competitive SLE program and worked as a teaching assistant for the University. I specialize in helping students develop...

Oakland, CA
Which words need to match, what rules to understand, knowing relationships are the basis for a strong Writing score. 2) For the essay, one must know construct an argument with strong evidence in a 25 minute period. We will learn how to...
Which words need to match, what rules to understand, knowing relationships are the basis for a strong Writing score. 2) For the essay, one must know construct an argument with strong evidence in a 25 minute period. We will learn how to...
In my quest to better my standardized test scores, I came across Randy while looking for SAT tutors. Despite my preparing to take the SAT, Randy suggested that I try an ACT practice test. I scored a 29 with no prior preparation, a... - Qingyuan, 15 lessons with Randy

Walnut Creek, CA
I have served as an English teacher and tutor since 2015. I have extensive experience teaching essay writing skills to students in grades 6-12. Furthermore, I once worked as as a co teacher for a college English professor from Napa...
I have served as an English teacher and tutor since 2015. I have extensive experience teaching essay writing skills to students in grades 6-12. Furthermore, I once worked as as a co teacher for a college English professor from Napa...
David is tutoring my 7th grader son. The best thing I like about David is how he open mindedly heard my requirements for tutoring my son and supportively agreed and understood with patience. I am thankful and feel blessed to have ... - Neha, 12 lessons with David

San Francisco, CA
I have 20+ years of experience helping students develop and edit their personal statements and supplemental essays for college and graduate school applications.
I have 20+ years of experience helping students develop and edit their personal statements and supplemental essays for college and graduate school applications.
A great, clear, friendly tutor. I recommend without reservation. Jason is clear, encouraging and flexible about time and location. An excellent guide through frustrating material - Saramanda, 3 lessons with Jason

San Francisco, CA
I guide students through the process of creating powerful narrative essays for college and advanced degree applications. My approach focuses on creating authentic, standout essays that resonate with admissions committees. I have a...
I guide students through the process of creating powerful narrative essays for college and advanced degree applications. My approach focuses on creating authentic, standout essays that resonate with admissions committees. I have a...
For the past two months Sara has been helping me develop well rounded cover letters and brushing up my resume. With her help I was able to secure a winter/spring internship, and is helping me with summer internship applications. S... - Anna, 36 lessons with Sara

Concord, CA
Writing and literature is my hobby. I have served as an editor for all of my students, who had to write essays and personal statements for school and college, and books. Besides content and clarity, I proofread for grammar and spelling.
Writing and literature is my hobby. I have served as an editor for all of my students, who had to write essays and personal statements for school and college, and books. Besides content and clarity, I proofread for grammar and spelling.
Barbara is a great person. She has an energetic, positive attitude to makes her students enjoy learning. She has a knack for finding the right explanation to help her students understand and learn the material. - Mary, 38 lessons with Barbara

Martinez, CA
Hi there! My name is Meghan and I am a College Admission Essay Specialist, Fulbright Teaching Alumnus, and Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of California, Davis. I currently work for multiple companies and non-profits developing...
Hi there! My name is Meghan and I am a College Admission Essay Specialist, Fulbright Teaching Alumnus, and Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of California, Davis. I currently work for multiple companies and non-profits developing...

Daly City, CA
Have provided many students with personal statement and English essays. We look at prompts, instructions, and ensure assignment is clear but also to the students expectations. Students have received A’s on assignments and those applying...
Have provided many students with personal statement and English essays. We look at prompts, instructions, and ensure assignment is clear but also to the students expectations. Students have received A’s on assignments and those applying...
My daughter was in Honors 4 Spanish and worked with Monica to self-study for the AP exam. They met a few times, and Monica provided assignments and guided her through them during their sessions. With Monica’s support, my daughter ... - LaSandra, 6 lessons with Monica

Oakland, CA
Also, I used to be a librarian, and librarians are experts in evaluating writing. When I tutored an ESL student in college essay writing, she wrote, “Rick, you are a terrific teacher, and you should get teaching credential so you can...
Also, I used to be a librarian, and librarians are experts in evaluating writing. When I tutored an ESL student in college essay writing, she wrote, “Rick, you are a terrific teacher, and you should get teaching credential so you can...
Rick has helped my high school child improve her ACT essay writing for a month now. We use the WyzAnt online tutoring system and it's convenient. Rick is very prepared for the lessons. He corrects an essay in detail. He sets goal... - Elaine, 6 lessons with Rick

Concord, CA
I have a B.A. in British and American Literature and have taught or tutored essay writing for more than ten years. I have written content for medical, non-profit, and creative arts industries and I bring that experience into my lessons,...
I have a B.A. in British and American Literature and have taught or tutored essay writing for more than ten years. I have written content for medical, non-profit, and creative arts industries and I bring that experience into my lessons,...
R. Doreen is an incredibly helpful tutor who truly goes above and beyond for her students. She takes the time to understand their needs, does thorough research to support their learning, and stays fully engaged during every sessio... - Jomi, 15 lessons with RD
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