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I am a California certified teacher and educator. I hold a valid Single Subject Teaching credential in English and Social Science for grades 7-12. This includes English Language Arts of all kinds, History, Civics, Economics and Psychology. I also hold a valid California Multi-subject credential to teach grades K-8 so I...
I am a California certified teacher and educator. I hold a valid Single Subject Teaching credential in English and Social Science for grades 7-12. This includes English Language Arts of all kinds, History, Civics, Economics and Psychology. I also hold a valid California Multi-subject credential to teach grades K-8 so I...
Eileen was able to come to my rescue with only one week left for me to study for the GRE. She had a flexible schedule and worked around mine very willingly. I only had time for a one hour tutor session, and yet she helped my score... - Rachel

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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. Be ready to exert extra mental effort. I...
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. Be ready to exert extra mental effort. I...

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With more than 8 years as an SAT Tutor, I have plenty of experience tutoring students to excellent scores, including some students to the 95%+ percentile. The key to SAT Writing is two-fold: 1) For the multiple choice section, one must understand the mechanics of English. Which words need to match, what rules to...
With more than 8 years as an SAT Tutor, I have plenty of experience tutoring students to excellent scores, including some students to the 95%+ percentile. The key to SAT Writing is two-fold: 1) For the multiple choice section, one must understand the mechanics of English. Which words need to match, what rules 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

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Dr. Jeffrey is a university lecturer, Scholastic judge, and published writer. 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...
Dr. Jeffrey is a university lecturer, Scholastic judge, and published writer. 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...
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

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I am a High School teacher who specializes in mathematics and writing but also tutors in many other subjects! I graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.A. in Cognitive Science, a concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience, and two Minors: Ancient Egyptian & Near Eastern Civilizations and Cal Teach (Math & Science Education). I...
I am a High School teacher who specializes in mathematics and writing but also tutors in many other subjects! I graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.A. in Cognitive Science, a concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience, and two Minors: Ancient Egyptian & Near Eastern Civilizations and Cal Teach (Math & Science Education). I...
My daughter has struggled with Algebra all through high school. The tutoring was crucial to help my daughter pass her class. Christine was amazing! For the first time my daughter understood the concepts that Christine covered with... - Patty, 2 lessons with Christine

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I love to teach because I love to learn. The two make for a very symbiotic relationship. As a PhD, I know that hard work and a passion for research and education pay off. I started tutoring while an undergraduate student at UCLA and have continued tutoring and formally teaching, both at the high school level as well as...
I love to teach because I love to learn. The two make for a very symbiotic relationship. As a PhD, I know that hard work and a passion for research and education pay off. I started tutoring while an undergraduate student at UCLA and have continued tutoring and formally teaching, both at the high school level as well as...
Nima came to this class well prepared. He was quite resourceful in offering study tips. A very smart and sincere teacher! Although our conflicting schedules prevented us from continuing lessons, we would recommend Nima to anyone! - Wannie

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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...
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...

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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...
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...

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The keys to effective essay writing are to understand the directives given in the prompt, a strong thesis, equally strong supporting information and a conclusion that has insight and a flourish. The ability to outline is important in organizing thoughts and using appropriate transitional words in keeping a cohesive...
The keys to effective essay writing are to understand the directives given in the prompt, a strong thesis, equally strong supporting information and a conclusion that has insight and a flourish. The ability to outline is important in organizing thoughts and using appropriate transitional words in keeping a cohesive...
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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I’m a National Merit Scholar with a BA from UCLA, an MA in Experimental Psychology from Wake Forest (full scholarship), and a PsyD from a top clinical psychology program. My academic research focused on adolescent social–emotional development and cultural/gender psychology, with earlier training in cognitive aspects...
I’m a National Merit Scholar with a BA from UCLA, an MA in Experimental Psychology from Wake Forest (full scholarship), and a PsyD from a top clinical psychology program. My academic research focused on adolescent social–emotional development and cultural/gender psychology, with earlier training in cognitive aspects...
I'm a Psychology major and was having difficulty in my statistics and research methods class. Luckily, I found Kalpa on WyzAnt. She was very patient and thorough in explaining the material I did not understand. Additionally, she c... - Alexa, 3 lessons with Kalpa

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Hello Prospective Students- I am a student-centered tutor who is interested in tutoring motivated students. I am flexible and creative in my tutoring methods. I recognize the fact that each student has individual needs, strengths, and weaknesses. I adapt my tutoring methods to best fit the needs of the individual...
Hello Prospective Students- I am a student-centered tutor who is interested in tutoring motivated students. I am flexible and creative in my tutoring methods. I recognize the fact that each student has individual needs, strengths, and weaknesses. I adapt my tutoring methods to best fit the needs of the individual...
Ben is so great! I was a little nervous, because I haven't studied for anything in 10 years. Ben was motivating and enthusiastic about the subject (the math portion of the GRE). He took the time to explain to me the "whys", so the... - Johanna, 10 lessons with Ben

Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....
Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....
I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional tutoring provided by Robert. His guidance has been instrumental in significantly improving my writing skills. With insightful feedback and detailed analysis, Robert has consist... - Lee, 63 lessons with Robert

Ace your standardized tests! I earned a 170/170 on the GRE Verbal Reasoning and 5.5/6 on GRE Analytic Writing. I got there by applying dedicated study habits and effective testing strategies, as well as improving critical reading, grammar,...
Ace your standardized tests! I earned a 170/170 on the GRE Verbal Reasoning and 5.5/6 on GRE Analytic Writing. I got there by applying dedicated study habits and effective testing strategies, as well as improving critical reading, grammar,...
Brandy C has been such a great help with my son's high school writing projects, essays, assignments, and personal creative writing projects. My son enjoys their time and finds his writing improving with a personal coach to help hi... - Nancy, 146 lessons with Brandy

Louise is a results-obsessed SAT/ACT and math tutor with 15 years of classroom teaching and online tutoring experience. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelors Degree in Math and Computer Science and then went to Columbia...
Louise is a results-obsessed SAT/ACT and math tutor with 15 years of classroom teaching and online tutoring experience. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelors Degree in Math and Computer Science and then went to Columbia...
Louise is an excellent tutor. She helped to improve my daughter’s SAT score from 620 to 800 in 3 months. She explained the materials very well and gave useful tips to improve the test scores. She gave the appropriate homework to f... - Xavier, 14 lessons with Louise

I specialize in test preparation, writing, and properly using English grammatical conventions, all of which translate perfectly to SAT writing. Furthermore, I completed my dissertation without the assistance of an editor (which is rare),...
I specialize in test preparation, writing, and properly using English grammatical conventions, all of which translate perfectly to SAT writing. Furthermore, I completed my dissertation without the assistance of an editor (which is rare),...
Phillip has been tutoring both my high school sons for the last year and a half. They are each different writers so I can write from the perspective of two different types of tutoring that Phillip provides. For my older son, he is... - Deborah, 34 lessons with Phillip

1. I helped increase students' SAT scores an average of 237 points for the Reading/Writing portions of the SAT. 2. In addition to traditional strategies, I have proprietary ones that I developed myself that have worked wonders for my students....
1. I helped increase students' SAT scores an average of 237 points for the Reading/Writing portions of the SAT. 2. In addition to traditional strategies, I have proprietary ones that I developed myself that have worked wonders for my students....
If you are on the search for a tutor who is engaging, insightful, and passionate about their job, Aaron is the tutor for you. I’ve had Aaron as a tutor for both APUSH and the SAT reading portion. Aaron is like a walking, talking ... - Mehreen, 16 lessons with Aaron

Spent two years in Linguistics PhD Program at UCSD MS from Stanford University National Merit Scholarship Finalist Scored >2100 on SAT
Spent two years in Linguistics PhD Program at UCSD MS from Stanford University National Merit Scholarship Finalist Scored >2100 on SAT
We had a wonderful experience with Alex for college-level microeconomics. He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and caring. He helped my son understand challenging concepts by using clear, relatable examples that made concepts... - M, 29 lessons with Alex

I honed my essay writing skills - applicable to SAT essays - writing four published books and more than 200 articles in newspapers and magazines including The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine, and Village Voice Media. I...
I honed my essay writing skills - applicable to SAT essays - writing four published books and more than 200 articles in newspapers and magazines including The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine, and Village Voice Media. I...
I can't imagine a better writing tutor; she absolutely exceeded my expectations. I have been in the process of applying for speech-language pathology graduate school. It is an EXTREMELY competitive program (25-35 spots and 400 app... - Marissa, 7 lessons with Amy

I recently graduated from Stanford University with a degree in data science and a concentration in education. I started tutoring through the National Honor Society in high school and have continued since, mostly one-on-one with middle and high...
I recently graduated from Stanford University with a degree in data science and a concentration in education. I started tutoring through the National Honor Society in high school and have continued since, mostly one-on-one with middle and high...

SAT Writing involves mustering the basics of the structure of composition, understanding and recognizing typical grammar errors, and utilizing a sophisticated level of vocabulary (in the essay section).
SAT Writing involves mustering the basics of the structure of composition, understanding and recognizing typical grammar errors, and utilizing a sophisticated level of vocabulary (in the essay section).
Tim has been a fantastic writing instructor for my son. He is a truly supportive and effective teacher who has helped him improve his writing in so many ways. Tim focused on the fundamentals from the very first lesson. He helpe... - William, 84 lessons with Tim

Experienced writing and editing pieces on behalf of a CEO and other C-level executives. Recognized for academic excellence in creative writing and technical writing. Experienced teacher and tutor consistently credited with students' significant...
Experienced writing and editing pieces on behalf of a CEO and other C-level executives. Recognized for academic excellence in creative writing and technical writing. Experienced teacher and tutor consistently credited with students' significant...
We had planned on having my daughter study for the ACTs this summer. But with everything going on my daughter's education, like many other's, has fallen behind. Lindsey isn't just tutoring her. She is helping her figure out whe... - Julie, 61 lessons with Lindsey

SAT writing can be confusing for adults, let alone high schoolers who are still developing a familiarity with college level writing. I can help students analyze sentences, avoid errors, apply grammar appropriately, and outline and organize...
SAT writing can be confusing for adults, let alone high schoolers who are still developing a familiarity with college level writing. I can help students analyze sentences, avoid errors, apply grammar appropriately, and outline and organize...
This was the first class I take with him, and we did some SAT writing test questions. He wants to see my level. He is very patient to explain to me the problems I have. Step by step, from the basic grammar to the complex question.... - Randy

A twenty-year academic professional, I was Teacher of the Year in the Alameda Unified School District. My students excelled in writing after completing their year with me. If anything, I know how to prepare writers, being one myself!
A twenty-year academic professional, I was Teacher of the Year in the Alameda Unified School District. My students excelled in writing after completing their year with me. If anything, I know how to prepare writers, being one myself!
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

With over 20 years of experience in SAT prep, I specialize in helping students master the Writing section with confidence and precision. I teach proven strategies for analyzing passages, understanding tone and structure, and answering questions...
With over 20 years of experience in SAT prep, I specialize in helping students master the Writing section with confidence and precision. I teach proven strategies for analyzing passages, understanding tone and structure, and answering questions...
Hanees helped my high schooler with a complex assignment in AP English lang and composition.At what I wondered how his profile which was focused around Math and physics would help my son with the doubt he had in English.I was sur... - Saipraveena, 2 lessons with Hanees

When I was in high school, I scored a 1520 on the SAT (790 ELA/730 Math), and earned a National Merit Scholarship with an NMSQT Selection Index score of 222. I was also a semifinalist for the Connecticut Governor’s Scholars Award. I have been...
When I was in high school, I scored a 1520 on the SAT (790 ELA/730 Math), and earned a National Merit Scholarship with an NMSQT Selection Index score of 222. I was also a semifinalist for the Connecticut Governor’s Scholars Award. I have been...
I’m glad that I found Dana to tutor my son’s SAT English, she is knowledgeable and patient, she also focus on his weaknesses. We look forward ti have more lessons with Dana. - Pui Kei , 9 lessons with Dana
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