Top AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving San Francisco-Bay Area

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Kayla: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 is to focus on the student and work with their interests, learning abilities, and individual strengths....
Education & Certification
Evangel University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Shannon: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...effective communication and patience, the student is not only able to learn the mathematical process, but also the ability to think analytically. I would say that my tutoring philosophy is based on encouragement and always validating the opinions of the student before steering the student in the right direction. The student must be willing to learn and absorb information, as well as willing to work with me on a schedule that will match our goals...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162

Haley: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, 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

Milan: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
A Symbolic Systems and Theater double-major at Stanford University in Northern California, Milan is very excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team. His main academic interests are English, philosophy, math, and computer science, but Milan enjoys many other subjects (psychology, physics, and economics to name a few). He is fluent in Spanish and an active member of the Latino community. In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, and taking the occasional...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Computer Science, English (double major)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750

Caitlin: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...have also tutored undergraduate and graduate students who requested support throughout long-term written projects such as term papers and theses. I enjoy tutoring any subject that involves writing, and I have found great satisfaction in helping students organize their thoughts and learn to express themselves clearly and confidently. Many people are nervous and uncertain when tackling a written project, and it is always gratifying when they overcome this block and discover how surprisingly eloquent and...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature

Andrew: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
Hi! My name is Andrew; I'm currently studying Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. In my free time, I'm an avid debater, frisbee player, and nap-taker. Recently, I've been researching metabolic engineering in yeast- ask me about it if you want to be bored. I love to learn, and can't wait to help everyone here learn with me!
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Stacie: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. In my free time I enjoy watching all kinds of sports, reading, playing board games, going to...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education

Joshua: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Rachel: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...tutored an individual who was failing four out of his five core classes. In three classes he had less than a 40%, and was in danger of dropping out of school. After four weeks of tutoring, he was passing all his classes. He graduated on time the following year and now attends community college. I'm a great tutor because I have a comprehensive understanding of all subjects, and a extensive understanding of English and literature....
Education & Certification
James Madison University - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710

Tessa: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Emerson: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes, and am familiar with the latest formats, question varieties, and scoring guidelines of these standardized tests, along with the SAT. My teaching philosophy is to go beyond "teaching to the test". Although test-taking skills are crucial for any assessment, I believe the most valuable thing a tutor can do is to enhance and help develop conceptual understanding in our clients. I believe that once a student understands...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Shreya: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Society. I have also worked with ESL students through Spanish Honors Society. As a college student, I have taught various interactive science subjects to New Haven elementary students over zoom as part of the Demos organization. In addition to academic subjects, I have also privately tutored students in violin. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and English. In my experience, helping students prepare for Standardized Tests and...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Rebecca: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163

Todd: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...try to relate whatever subject I am tutoring to the real world. Learning is a lot easier and fun if students see the relevance to their lives. I am a very patient person, and I believe that making mistakes is often when the most learning occurs. Specific to ACT tutoring, I use a variety of books, including The Complete Guide to ACT Reading and the Ultimate Guide to the Math ACT. Outside of tutoring, I...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33

Ainsley: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...on college level physics, math, and chemistry; AP Calculus, AP Physics, and AP Chemistry; the ACT and SAT college entrance exams; general mathematics at the high school level; and middle school level math and english for state standardized testing. Additionally, I have experience working with students with learning differences including dyslexia, ADHD, and ASD. As someone who loves learning, I am a firm believer in making our meetings enjoyable as well as educational. STEM subjects...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Dylan: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...music and film when I know it can expand the technical into the real. This allows the student to attach schoolwork to real life as it is experienced by native speakers of the target language. In all English and History-related subjects, I use my knowledge and deep love for world history and literature to encourage focused research. I couple this with contextual information. Again, if a student can learn the greater importance of an event...
Education & Certification
Fordham College at Lincoln Center - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Performance in Romance Languages
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430

Michelle: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...I am young and enthusiastic. I can relate to the kids I tutor because I recently experienced the classes and standardized tests that they are taking. I use an informal style so that the student can feel comfortable asking questions. I try to connect personally to the students so that they have fun and look forward to tutoring. I tutor standardized tests and most high school classes. I have two years of experience tutoring and...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 35

Clara: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...and tutored professionally through the biology department as an undergrad at the University of Oregon. (I also tutored unofficially in my dorm and was paid with Oreos.) I have since acquired a B.S. from UO and the Clark Honors College with a major in Marine Biology and a minor in Creative Writing. I also completed a final thesis with honors. Currently, I am in my gap year before beginning a Master in Library Sciences in...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelors, Marine Biology and Creative Writing
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Amanda: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...in English Literature from Macalester College, a private, liberal arts institution in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 2012. This May, I completed my Masters in English Literature at the University of Colorado at Boulder. While at CU, I was hired as an English and Writing tutor for college student-athletes in the Herbst Academic Center. I met with students every week, not only gaining experience tutoring in numerous different English courses and writing classes across disciplines, but...
Education & Certification
Macalester College - Bachelors, English
University of Colorado Boulder - Masters, English
GRE Verbal: 165
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