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The Best SAT Writing Tutors in Walnut Creek, CA

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Evan X. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Evan X.
80/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Achieve your dream score! | SAT/PSAT & AP Prep| UC Berkeley Grad

Hi, I’m Evan! I recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.A. in Data Science and now work full-time at AWS. Outside of my professional role, I continue to tutor part-time because I’m passionate about helping students build confidence, improve their academic performance, and develop long-term learning skills....

4.9 (19)
80/hour
46 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Evan! I recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.A. in Data Science and now work full-time at AWS. Outside of my professional role, I continue to tutor part-time because I’m passionate about helping students build confidence, improve their academic performance, and develop long-term learning skills....

Nima N. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nima N.
200/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

CTC Credentialed English, Reading, Writing teacher with PhD

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...

5.0 (12)
200/hour
36 hours tutoring

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...

Arnav S. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Arnav S.
60/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

UC Berkeley Student Tutor

Hi! I'm Arnav, a student at UC Berkeley studying Industrial Engineering and Computer Science. During high school, I achieved a score of 36/36 on the ACT, the National Merit Scholarship, and scores of 5 on several AP Exams (Calculus BC, Statistics, Micro + Macroeconomics, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles,...

5.0 (23)
60/hour
57 hours tutoring

Hi! I'm Arnav, a student at UC Berkeley studying Industrial Engineering and Computer Science. During high school, I achieved a score of 36/36 on the ACT, the National Merit Scholarship, and scores of 5 on several AP Exams (Calculus BC, Statistics, Micro + Macroeconomics, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles,...

Rebecca B. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rebecca B.
100/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Writing and college application essay tutor with PhD

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...

4.8 (58)
100/hour
217 hours tutoring

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...

Kenisha C. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kenisha C.
81/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

English Lessons, Writing, Algebra, Reading, SAT/HSPT/GRE/CBEST/CSETENG

I'm in Oakland, CA, USA. My 22+ years in the educational arena--and ongoing professional development--have taught me to help students shift from lower- to higher-order thinking, which is really only coaching them to go from knowing the "what" of things to putting all those "whats" together to understand the "hows" and...

5.0 (200)
81/hour
2,043 hours tutoring

I'm in Oakland, CA, USA. My 22+ years in the educational arena--and ongoing professional development--have taught me to help students shift from lower- to higher-order thinking, which is really only coaching them to go from knowing the "what" of things to putting all those "whats" together to understand the "hows" and...

Jared E. Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jared E.
60/hour

Walnut Creek, CA

Fun, experienced classroom teacher for all subjects

Hello! I have been tutoring since 2011 and a credentialed teacher since 2014. I've literally taught coast-to-coast, starting off in Boston and Newark, NJ before moving to the Bay Area. I have had the pleasure to teach students from just about every background and ability level. Most recently, I taught at Vista High...

4.9 (40)
60/hour
188 hours tutoring

Hello! I have been tutoring since 2011 and a credentialed teacher since 2014. I've literally taught coast-to-coast, starting off in Boston and Newark, NJ before moving to the Bay Area. I have had the pleasure to teach students from just about every background and ability level. Most recently, I taught at Vista High...

Raymond M. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Raymond M.
125/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Stanford Graduate Specializing in SAT/ACT Test Prep

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...

5.0 (34)
125/hour
340 hours tutoring

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...

Carolyn L. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carolyn L.
60/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

SAT, College Essay, Economics, Statistics, Chemistry, English, Writing

Hi, I'm Carolyn, but most students call me Carrie! I am currently studying at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, specifically in Business Administration and Data Science. Throughout my life, a constant mentality I've adopted was asking for help when needed. Thus, my goal is to provide support to the community,...

5.0 (25)
60/hour
33 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Carolyn, but most students call me Carrie! I am currently studying at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, specifically in Business Administration and Data Science. Throughout my life, a constant mentality I've adopted was asking for help when needed. Thus, my goal is to provide support to the community,...

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

Near Walnut Creek, CA

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

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...

5.0 (632)
160/hour
2,536 hours tutoring

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...

Stephen S. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen S.
75/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Reading and Writing Specialist: phonics, ESL, essays, and SATs

Three years of experience as a private SAT Writing tutor, fifteen years as a full-time professional editor, and 25 years overall teaching and tutoring, mainly in language arts and social studies.

5.0 (608)
75/hour
1,710 hours tutoring

Three years of experience as a private SAT Writing tutor, fifteen years as a full-time professional editor, and 25 years overall teaching and tutoring, mainly in language arts and social studies.

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

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Effective English Tutor for Essay Writing & Literary Analysis

I have a Single Subject Teaching Credential in English, a B.A. in British & American Literature. As a writer, I've created content for profit and non-profit companies, have published poetry in the Library of Congress and been assistant editor for a poetry e-zine. As a tutor, I offer a comprehensive academic...

4.8 (104)
45/hour
341 hours tutoring

I have a Single Subject Teaching Credential in English, a B.A. in British & American Literature. As a writer, I've created content for profit and non-profit companies, have published poetry in the Library of Congress and been assistant editor for a poetry e-zine. As a tutor, I offer a comprehensive academic...

Eileen M. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eileen M.
65/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

AP English/ AP History/Middle Core Teacher/Elementary English Concepts

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...

5.0 (234)
65/hour
1,075 hours tutoring

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...

Ben G. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for in-person tutoring
Ben G.
90/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Multi Subject Success Oriented Bay Area Tutor

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...

5.0 (600)
90/hour
1,537 hours tutoring

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...

Here are even more great SAT Writing tutors who offer online lessons.

Here are even more great SAT Writing tutors who offer online lessons.

Near Walnut Creek, CA Tutoring
Sarah H.
89/hour

SAT Writing Pro

My students typically see dramatic improvement within three months--100-300 points, depending on their starting point. I have a specific system that results in success, and my students generally have a good time working with me too!!

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5.0 (1800)
89/hour
3,838 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutes

My students typically see dramatic improvement within three months--100-300 points, depending on their starting point. I have a specific system that results in success, and my students generally have a good time working with me too!!

Near Walnut Creek, CA Tutoring
Aaron A.
360/hour

SAT Writing Specialist with a Systematic Approach

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....

5.0 (1039)
360/hour
2,894 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutes

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....

Near Walnut Creek, CA Tutoring
Jia L.
200/hour

Calc AB/BC, SAT Math, ACT Math, IB Math HL, Alg I/II, Trig, Pre-calc

In 2015, I graduated as a double major in Applied Mathematics and Quantitative Economics with double minors in Statistics and Education. In high school, I passed 8 AP exams and received 5's on Calc AB, Calc BC, Statistics, and Chinese. I have...

5.0 (1995)
200/hour
12,502 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutes

In 2015, I graduated as a double major in Applied Mathematics and Quantitative Economics with double minors in Statistics and Education. In high school, I passed 8 AP exams and received 5's on Calc AB, Calc BC, Statistics, and Chinese. I have...

Near Walnut Creek, CA Tutoring
Colleen O.
135/hour

GWU Grad for SAT, ACT Test Prep, English, Reading, Writing

I am certified to tutor SAT reading and writing and am currently helping another student prepare for the August SAT exam.

5.0 (1056)
135/hour
4,188 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes

I am certified to tutor SAT reading and writing and am currently helping another student prepare for the August SAT exam.

Near Walnut Creek, CA Tutoring
Tim C.
45/hour

K-12 Reading/Writing/grammar/SAT/ACT/TESL/Coll. app essays /Job INT

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).

4.8 (1718)
45/hour
11,156 hours tutoring

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).

Near Walnut Creek, CA Tutoring
Lindsey K.
150/hour

Phenomenal ACT / SAT Tutor

"Phenomenal!" With my scores of 1580 SAT and 35 ACT, and with my experience guiding students and families, I am uniquely well prepared to help you reach your goals. My students' average improvement is 3x that achieved by other providers....

5.0 (165)
150/hour
1,209 hours tutoring

"Phenomenal!" With my scores of 1580 SAT and 35 ACT, and with my experience guiding students and families, I am uniquely well prepared to help you reach your goals. My students' average improvement is 3x that achieved by other providers....

Near Walnut Creek, CA Tutoring
Abigail C.
320/hour

Perfect Score Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalc, Calculus & SAT Math Tutor

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 15 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany with a BS...

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5.0 (5171)
320/hour
16,590 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 15 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany with a BS...

Near Walnut Creek, CA Tutoring
Barbara B.
59/hour

Boston College/ Harvard SAT/ACT/ISEE/SSAT/College App Success

One of the most wonderful aspects of teaching is that no matter how often I teach or read something, students will still find something new in it to teach me. Teaching is finding out what really matters to the student and approaching the subject...

5.0 (396)
59/hour
1,570 hours tutoring

One of the most wonderful aspects of teaching is that no matter how often I teach or read something, students will still find something new in it to teach me. Teaching is finding out what really matters to the student and approaching the subject...

Near Walnut Creek, CA Tutoring
Dana G.
140/hour

Patient and Enthusiastic English and Writing Tutor

Hi! I’m Dana, and I graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College in 2024. My passion for language led me to get a BA with departmental honors in both Creative Writing and Classical Languages. I have been supporting other writers since high...

5.0 (87)
140/hour
286 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes

Hi! I’m Dana, and I graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College in 2024. My passion for language led me to get a BA with departmental honors in both Creative Writing and Classical Languages. I have been supporting other writers since high...

Near Walnut Creek, CA Tutoring
Phillip P.
285/hour

PhD in Ed. Leadership with 8+ Years of Teaching & Tutoring Experience

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),...

5.0 (940)
285/hour
3,366 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutes

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),...

Near Walnut Creek, CA Tutoring
John K.
62/hour

Experienced, Patient, Results-Oriented SAT English/Reading Tutor

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...

5.0 (1642)
62/hour
5,450 hours tutoring

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...

Near Walnut Creek, CA Tutoring
Anna C.
485/hour

SAT/ACT Prep Expert. 10 Years Experience. 99th Percentile Scorers

I have helped hundreds students boost their SAT & ACT scores! Many of my students now attend schools including Yale, Cornell, and the U.S. Naval Academy. These results come from hundreds of hours of experience breaking down SAT and ACT problems...

5.0 (2964)
485/hour
5,190 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutes

I have helped hundreds students boost their SAT & ACT scores! Many of my students now attend schools including Yale, Cornell, and the U.S. Naval Academy. These results come from hundreds of hours of experience breaking down SAT and ACT problems...

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Liza L.

5 lessons

Sarah really improved my 10th grade son's English essay writing skills with a methodical, supportive and encouraging style. She also went over SAT writing/reading material to make it understandable and engaging for him. Patient and practical, Sarah is an excellent teacher with outstanding expertise. She boosted my son's self-confidence in writing and I would highly recommend her as a tutor for any student.
Desh B.

5 lessons

Barbara prepared for my son's sessions diligently. She focused on his weak spots and then designed tutoring materials to help him improve. His SAT Writing Scores increased by 100 points and we expect even better results next time. My son and I both highly recommend Barbara as a tutor.
Dan C.

1 lesson

Tony went over strategies for the SAT writing prompt including taking a few minutes to brainstorm and make a brief outline. Then he gave a sample prompt to work through. Very helpful!
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