The Best Writing Tutors in San Lorenzo, CA

My academic research focused on adolescent social–emotional development and cultural/gender psychology, with earlier training in cognitive aspects of depression, resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications. I bring this academic background to my work as a tutor, writing coach, and college essay...See Kalpa's full profile

I've worked part-time as a proofreader and editor for seven years, working both online and with students in person. I help with subjects such as grammar, word choice, content, and information flow, and can tailor sessions specifically to the student's assignment. Whether it be hands-on and in person or simply making...See Jenna'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

Acquiring effective writing skills is a something that can be learned by paying attention to basic skills and organizing a composition according to the structure of the conventional essay. Vocabulary acquisition is also a prerequisite as is reading, students need to read to acquire ideas and they must have a...See Tim's full profile

More recently, I taught chess at OUSD and HUSD while currently running the after-school chess program for Escuela Bilingüe Internacional in Emeryville. I also have experience teaching English literature, including international stints as an ESL teacher. Aside from teaching, I held a variety of writing and...See Glenn's full profile

I am working to attain a Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology major at Purdue University and I tend to be good with tutoring in biology, English, writing, and history. After experiencing a multitude of professors and teachers, I have realized that the method of teaching varies for each student and that...See Anishka'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

Certified Teacher with more than 12 years of teaching experience in a classroom setting as well as online. See Anni's full profile

My name is Dong and I have a BA and MA in Media Studies from Stanford University, as well as a MBA from UC Berkeley Haas Business School. I have 2 years of 1-on-1 tutoring experience in helping 12 high school students improve their SAT test scores by 100-200 points--and being admitted to the college of their dreams. I...See Dong'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

He is currently a Teacher of Special Programs at Berkeley School of Education. He was a Scholastic competition writing judge in 2025 and selected to be one of one of the teaching fellows in the California Writing Project, KQED (National Public Radio, and Bay Area Writing Project. Since 2020, he has...See Jeffrey's full profile

Davis, I have taught English grammar, reading and writing in classrooms, small groups and one-on-one settings to a wide variety of ages and abilities. My students have ranged from young, emergent readers, to ESL students, to special-needs students, to high-achieving high schoolers wanting to take their...See Dana'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

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...See Ward's full profile

...intelligence. I worked directly with students 1-1 in my own office hours, and also in larger lecture settings of 20-30 students. I have also tutored reading and writing composition to high school and college students while I was in college. I want to benefit the students I work with as much as possible, and welcome any resources...See Thomas's full profile

My name is Sade, and I am a UC Berkeley graduate, Class of 2024. I am passionate about providing English, writing, and college application guidance services, particularly for those who may not have access to extensive academic resources. Coming from a humble background myself, I understand the challenges of...See Sade's full profile

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...See Madeline'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

As an experienced educator and therapist with doctoral level training, I have a passion for helping individuals of all ages and backgrounds achieve their full potential. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in both teaching and therapy, I offer a unique skill set that enables me to provide...See Mary's full profile

In terms of my qualifications, I previously mentored three undergraduate students in college essay writing with acceptances to USC (Biology), UCI, UCR, and CSUF (Occupational Therapy). Additionally, I have reviewed two graduate school applications which ultimately led to acceptances at UC Berkeley (EECS PhD) &...See Angela's full profile

I am a recent college graduate from Stanford University, where I double majored in Economics and Film & Media Studies. And for the past four years I have also worked as a professional tutor or teacher's assistant for a variety of companies and organizations, including Stanford University. During this time, I have...See Raymond's full profile

I am a writing scholar and veteran educator with 20+ years of teaching experience at the secondary and university level. I have taught all aspects of writing and I was one of the original architects of the writing performance task. Can assist adults in completing cover letters, proposals, personal...See Lanette's full profile

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...See Anna's full profile

My work involves constant guidance of student writing at all stages: concept development, research, outlining, drafting, and polishing. I have developed a step-by-step system for guiding students through this often frustrating process. My approach focuses on connecting to the purpose of your text, not just...See Ellen's full profile

I have 20 years of teaching/tutoring experience and understand the challenges that students face when trying to write. I structure lessons to build skills methodically and integrate practice to solidify skills and increase confidence. I have substantial experience (academic and professional) writing...See Menaka's full profile