The Best Writing Tutors in Pleasant Hill, CA

I read and studied the great masters of English and American Literature in concentrated depth and detail; in addition I produced many papers analyzing and interpreting those great works. My GPA was an "A" average at UCLA for my English Major. I have a passion for literature, writing, and the English...See Kalpa's full profile

Nice to meet you. I’m Jenna, a teacher/tutor with over a decade of experience. I'm an educational coach offering tutoring sessions for English, ESL, Japanese, and writing. I hold a bachelors degree in Asian Studies with a focus in Japanese literature, and I work both as a freelance tutor and a teacher...See Jenna'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

I’m based in Oakland, CA. With 22+ years in education, I help students move from knowing the “what” to understanding the “how” and “why.” There’s no magic — just structured thinking, intentional practice (with a sprinkle or two of whimsy), and partnership. I hold a degree in English (secondary...See Kenisha's full profile

I am an experienced tutor with a PhD from UC Berkeley and a wide array of teaching and tutoring experience. I'm also a professional writer and editor who has published widely in national publications like CNN, Politico, NPR and the LA Times. I can help your student prepare their college application essays, including...See Rebecca's full profile

-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 See Alicia's full profile

Hello, my name is Sade, and I am a recent UC Berkeley graduate, Class of 2024. I am passionate about providing affordable writing and college application support, particularly for those who may not have access to extensive financial or academic resources. Coming from a humble background myself, I understand...See Sade's full profile

I have taught English writing and reading comprehension and composition for over ten years. I have taught English literature, creative writing, argument, and research at the University level for over six years. I have a Master of Fine Arts in Poetry writing as well as a PhD in English, with...See Nima's full profile

Tutoring is an act of observation. It succeeds where normal instruction fails because it is geared toward a student's particular strengths. My best experiences as a tutor have been with the students who needed me most, learning how they needed to learn. I have been a tutor in one setting or another since childhood....See Francesca's full profile

I received both my bachelors and masters from UCLA, and naturally, I was required to do a great deal of writing. When I teach students to write, I help them see the "patterns" one finds in an essay. Similar to a fractal, each paragraph of the essay is like a small version of the larger essay in...See Harmony'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

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.See Raymond's full profile

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.See Lanette's full profile

I help all age levels - from young children to doctoral candidates - unleash your writing skills. Through our work together, a young child who froze with stress about writing learned to enjoy it. My grad students and dissertation students replace overwhelm with confident writing. International...See Eva'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

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.See Charlotte's full profile

Provide individualized instruction in essay writing, organization, grammar, and revision strategies. Guide students through brainstorming, drafting, and editing to help them develop clear arguments and effective written communication. Help students improve academic writing by strengthening structure,...See RD's full profile

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

20+ years tutoring and teaching English. Native, ESOL, essays, grammar, style, research, style, academic English, creative writing, communicationSee Guillaume'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

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...See Shawn's full profile

My goal is to help students refine their writing so they can submit applications with confidence, knowing their essays effectively showcase their strengths and aspirations. Beyond applications, I am passionate about helping students improve their overall writing skills, whether for academic essays, research...See Niki's full profile

Writing and grammar have been my strongest points as a student and young professional. I received high grades in all my college and graduate classes that involved excellent writing skills, such as rhetoric, film theory, philosophy, environmental law, etc. I served as editor and author for Yale's...See Gina's full profile

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...See Alexandre'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