Top ACT Writing Tutors serving Palo Alto

Audrey: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Jean: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...concepts today. From her, I learned that a meaningful education requires more than just knowing facts and how to find the right answers. A good teacher must help students recognize their individual learning styles, discover any flaws in their foundation knowledge, set reasonable goals, and look for deeper meanings behind why a problem is best solved a certain way. Moreover, she taught me the importance of concise communication, organization and empathy when teaching. I think...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740

Jacqueline: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...a a minor in Creative Writing. I have studied Essay Writing at Oxford University and Literature at Harvard University. In my free time, I am a volunteer for several charitable organizations such as Romanian Children's Relief, Stop Hunger Now, and Relay for Life. Though I tutor in a wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English

Haley: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
Certified CPC with an A.A.S. Degree in Business Management with Medical Office Assistant Option. Great tutors helped me to succeed so I'm happy to pay it forward and help others succeed too.
Education & Certification
Murray State College - Associate in Science, Medical Office Assistance

Lila Ann: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...coherent, well-researched arguments – is an essential skill for students to build for college. Using words and language effectively is crucial to students’ success in any major or discipline, and beyond graduation in the job market or graduate school. I teach and tutor from an honest enthusiasm for words, language and the writing process. I work with students from elementary school through college on building fundamental reading and writing skills, completing assignments above standard, and...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance
Michael: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress in D.C., and work experience at a think tank in Rome, Italy. I have a broad liberal arts background, but I am especially good at helping students understand coursework in Politics/Government, World History, or International Affairs. I take a patient and nonjudgmental approach; no one is good at everything, but everyone can improve with practice and guidance. There are usually several ways to teach the...
Education & Certification
The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770
Robert: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...history and English from some of the most renown historians and literature professors in academia. There I learned the art and rigor of research, reading, writing, and reflective thinking. This December, I will finish a MA at San Francisco State University in English composition, focusing in-depth on all types of writing and how to teach writing to K-12 and university students and business professionals. As a graduate student, I taught a university-level writing-intensive course to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, History
San Francisco State University - Masters, English

Evan: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns. In my free time, I wish I had more free time.... My goal is...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Jennifer: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...I majored in English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Kayla: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...I have worked at summer camps (ages 3 to 14), worked as a teacher's aid in elementary, worked in elementary classrooms in my college practicums, and worked as a college writing tutor. I am pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at Evangel University. English is my favorite subject because it is how we communicate and it integrates beautifully with all other content areas. You can find my subject areas in my profile! My teaching philosophy...
Education & Certification
Evangel University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Grace: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...and am eager to cultivate the same enthusiasm for learning in others. I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Berkeley. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from the Department of Earth and Planetary Science and completed my undergraduate education with honors. While my passion is earth science, I have had experience and academic success in courses related to biology, ecology, environmental science, astronomy, and geography. I have a strong background in...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470

Christie: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...school students in Japan as well as have explained how polarizability benefits SN2 nucleophiles to a university peer a few days after learning it. These varying degrees of familiarity in subject material have helped me to practice recalling material on the spot to then explain it to a student. These different experiences have trained me to meet each student where they are. My schedule of availability begins on July 18 and until mid-August I am...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Retesh: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...a student myself for essentially my whole life and the most important lesson I've learned would be that it is important to never lose hope when life gets tough. It's okay if you don't have all As every semester in every class: what's more important is your effort. One's efforts and hard work are what really measure one's intelligence and my goal as a Varsity Tutors instructor are to not only teach my students the...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy

Josh: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
My favorite word is "why." And why is that, you may ask? Well, I am subject to a never-ending flow of knowledge because I perpetually wonder why. The search for answers to any question beginning with "why" has taught me everything I know -- and put me in a position to disseminate my knowledge to other people. Tutoring is the best possible way for me to do that.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Reema: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...confident with the concepts. I believe that learning should be fun, and to ensure that this purpose is solved, I make the classes a 100% interactive. Along with being a tutor, I try to be a good friend and a counselor too so that the connect with the students is better. Besides, teaching I'm an avid reader, a voracious traveler, an ex model, and a motivational speaker. Feel free to hire me:)
Education & Certification
University of Mumbai - Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Alexandra: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I am a current graduate level student with a background in technical, science, and humanities coursework. I have years of experience putting this coursework into action through both teaching and technical positions. I enjoy tailoring my teaching methods to each individual student, and I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Education & Certification
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University - Master in Public Health, Public Health

William: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
Growing up with good mentors was crucial for the development of not only my academic success, but also the growth of me as an individual. I strongly believe that with correct and steadfast guidance, anyone can achieve anything. I was inspired by my own teachers to become what I loved, which turns out to be a mechanical engineering student, and I hope to reciprocate that to the upcoming generations.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Engineer, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Sara: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...who they are, where they come from, and what they need to move forward. I also have a background in counseling, and I am currently enrolled in a psychology program in Irvine, where I now live, that supports my drive to learn more about the human mind and condition. I bring the principles of counseling into every student interaction: non-judgment, respect, thinking with rather than for, and empathy shape my work with students and clients...
Education & Certification
Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of California-Irvine - Certificate, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34

Ayana: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...Colleges in Los Angeles, CA. During my undergraduate experience, I was able to thrive at a highly ranked university with a rigorous course load. Furthermore, I worked for a tutoring company where I was able to discover my passion for helping other students to overcome obstacles. I found the student's personal growth to be truly inspirational. I'd love to leverage my knowledge and skill set to help students to have the confidence to excel academically...
Education & Certification
Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Organizational Behavior Studies

Anya: Palo Alto ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...Realizing the diverse range of learning styles, I approach sessions with careful patience and perceptiveness, accommodating each individual students' needs and ensuring that I've found a way of explaining things that works for them. I'm certified as a tutor through Cuesta College and worked there as a one one one tutor for their DSPS department. Currentlty I am a student at Mills College. I am experienced with students of all ages and subjects, though the...
Education & Certification
Cuesta College - Current Undergrad, Sociology
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