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The Best essay Tutors in Piedmont, Oakland, CA

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Margaret R. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Margaret R.
150/hour

San Francisco, CA

Award-Winning Iowa Writers' Workshop MFA with 15+ years of experience

...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...

5.0 (2)
150/hour
13 hours tutoring
Response time: 37 minutesNote that average response time is based on Margaret’s active hours, which are 11:00 pm - 11:00 am UTC.

...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...

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

San Francisco, CA

English Teacher/Essay Coach

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...

5.0 (49)
150/hour
132 hours tutoring

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...

Annelise C. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Annelise C.
175/hour

San Francisco, CA

Elite Medical School & Dermatology Admissions Coach

...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...

5.0 (6)
175/hour
11 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 hourNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

...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...

Aaron K. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aaron K.
225/hour

San Francisco, CA

Admissions Expert and Experienced Educator

...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....

5.0 (22)
225/hour
44 hours tutoring

...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....

Nathan Y. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nathan Y.
275/hour

San Francisco, CA

Success with Yale, Columbia, Brown, Duke, etc. Expert Essay Editor

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...

5.0 (12)
275/hour
28 hours tutoring

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...

Sade N. Alameda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sade N.
45/hour

Alameda, CA

UC Berkeley Honors Graduate - Writing and College Application Guider

...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...

5.0 (19)
45/hour
119 hours tutoring

...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...

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

Berkeley, CA

UC Essay Coach for the Personal Insight Questions (PIQ)

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...

5.0 (46)
150/hour
125 hours tutoring

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...

Jason M. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason M.
135/hour

San Francisco, CA

Experienced Essay Writing Instructor & Academic Writing Coach

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...

5.0 (54)
135/hour
319 hours tutoring

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...

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

San Francisco, CA

Writing and English tutor who also specializes in job interview prep

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,...

5.0 (25)
70/hour
60 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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,...

Mona S. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mona S.
80/hour

San Francisco, CA

ESL Instructor Edits & Proofreads Business, Academic & Social Text

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

5.0 (13)
80/hour
46 hours tutoring

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

Kat K. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kat K.
40/hour

San Francisco, CA

B.F.A. in Creative Writing and Professional Communications

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.

5.0 (1)
40/hour
12 hours tutoring

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.

Mary M. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mary M.
75/hour

Oakland, CA

Adjunct professor with over 10 years of teaching experience

...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...

5.0 (9)
75/hour
16 hours tutoring

...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...

Stephen B. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen B.
55/hour

San Francisco, CA

Writer with 9 Years' Teaching Experience

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.

5.0 (227)
55/hour
1,109 hours tutoring

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.

Jeffrey N. San Leandro, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeffrey N.
125/hour

San Leandro, CA

5 Years of International College Counseling

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,...

5.0 (324)
125/hour
797 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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,...

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

San Francisco, CA

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

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...

5.0 (1207)
65/hour
4,392 hours tutoring

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...

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

Alameda, CA

College Essay Consultant

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...

5.0 (37)
150/hour
438 hours tutoring

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...

Randy B. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Randy B.
160/hour

Oakland, CA

99%ile New SAT Scorer, Perfect ACT 36, 10+ Years Tutoring Experience

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...

5.0 (633)
160/hour
2,542 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

David M. Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David M.
50/hour

Walnut Creek, CA

BA in English with 10+ Years of Essay Writing Experience

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...

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Tomorrow
4.9 (951)
50/hour
3,274 hours tutoring

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...

Jason H. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason H.
140/hour

San Francisco, CA

Experienced Tutor for Personal Statements

I have 20+ years of experience helping students develop and edit their personal statements and supplemental essays for college and graduate school applications.

4.9 (61)
140/hour
153 hours tutoring

I have 20+ years of experience helping students develop and edit their personal statements and supplemental essays for college and graduate school applications.

Sara B. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sara B.
75/hour

San Francisco, CA

Compelling Personal Statements: Standout Essays through Storytelling

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...

4.9 (1071)
75/hour
4,284 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutesNote that average response time is based on Sara’s active hours, which are 7:00 am - 7:00 am UTC.

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...

Barbara R. Concord, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Barbara R.
60/hour

Concord, CA

Multi-Subject Tutor

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.

4.9 (426)
60/hour
2,240 hours tutoring

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.

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

Martinez, CA

College Admissions Essays Specialist and Fulbright Alumnus

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...

4.9 (52)
150/hour
177 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Monica R. Daly City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Monica R.
60/hour

Daly City, CA

Empathetic Educator: Spanish, English & College Prep Specialist

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...

4.9 (23)
60/hour
187 hours tutoring

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...

Rick P. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rick P.
50/hour

Oakland, CA

I love to write!

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...

4.9 (38)
50/hour
245 hours tutoring

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...

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

Concord, CA

Essay Writing

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,...

4.8 (108)
45/hour
386 hours tutoring

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,...

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As far as writing is concerned, Jacob is a magician. He would change one word or move some paragraphs around and the entire essay went from appearing mediocre to eloquent and professional. He is incredible fast at revision. I was always pleasantly surprised by the vast amount of proofing we completed in a single hour. One hour with Jacob is like three with hours working with someone else. Jacob is extremely responsible.
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