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

Rebecca: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a music teacher. I'm super excited to be your ESL, French, Japanese, or Music Theory tutor! I find that the one-on-one environment of tutoring is truly special because of the tutor-student relationship that can develop over time, and the learning and growth that can happen in such a setting. I love interacting with my students and helping them directly, and I love...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...better way to explain a difficult concept. Being able to be a part of a student's learning progress and helping them reach their potential is very fulfilling. And seeing how a student can surprise themselves with their own abilities is the best thing a tutor can ask for. For mathematics, I've taken up to Calculus BC in high school, and Multivariable Calculus at UCR. I understand the concepts, but I can also explain them using...
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780

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

Shannon: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...tutored and my overall experience, my favorite subject to tutor is math because there is always one, and only one, right answer. Through 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162

Caitlin: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...writer and editor and have edited application essays for numerous graduate school applicants, several of whom were accepted to their top choice programs. I 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...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature

Milan: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 photograph.
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Computer Science, English (double major)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750

Kayla: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...people to help them reach their potential. 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...
Education & Certification
Evangel University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Haley: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature 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

Andrew: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature 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

Melinda: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...in you, your ideas, and where you want to go as a student. I have lots of teaching experience in many different areas, but no matter the subject, I always like to help students learn how to better express their thoughts. I can help you with everything from finding resources on line, to structuring a paper, and to cite your work, if required. If you need help with grammar, understanding what you are reading, or...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, French Studies
University of Maryland-College Park - Master of Arts, English Composition
University of Pennsylvania - Doctor of Philosophy, Design and Visual Communications

Jack: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.... I'm big on listening. It's my job to hear what a...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Martin: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I have been teaching 18- to 22-year-old students at the college level since 1995. I love imparting to them my own passion for the English language and its literary heritage, from Chaucer through our best 21st-century writers. I am particularly absorbed by the history of fiction, drama, and poetry in English, and I hope to continue to teach such love of the written word to curious students today.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Ancient Greek
Duke University - Master of Arts, English
Duke University - Doctor of Philosophy, English

Emma: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Wake Forest University, NC. I am passionate about poetry, writing, and the English language, and dedicated to helping others understand and achieve competence in the writing process. I have taught college-level composition courses, as well as a poetry course, and have tutored at Wake Forest University's writing center for two years, and therefore have experience in coaching students at different skill levels through many stages of the writing process, including formulating arguments, brainstorming ideas, handling...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelors, English
Wake Forest University - Master of Arts, English
University of Notre Dame - PHD, English

Tessa: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than 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...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Athena: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...As a recent graduate of SUNY Oswego with majors in English and Creative Writing, I have studied various novels for all age ranges and believe some wisdom can be gained from most stories, if you dig deep enough. I recently worked at a sleepaway summer camp where I discovered my joy for working with youth, especially those managing the tough transition from middle school to high school. My approach is patient and attentive, and I...
Education & Certification
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Ezra: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...volunteer work, as a private tutor, and as a peer tutor. Tutoring is a one-on-one experience, and I've found that the key to good tutoring is to realize that every individual student is different. My tutoring philosophy is that tutoring should by no means follow a one-size-fits-all approach. In my tutoring practice I focus on treating students as unique individuals, determining what is effective for each student, and getting to know each student's particular academic...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Tim: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...working with students nationally and internationally, teaching American Literature to Pre-med students in China; College Writing to U.S. soldiers stationed abroad; and both Literature and Writing to university students in the American South, West, Midwest, and New England. Whether in groups or one-on-one, the best thing about tutoring is that we're all on the same team working collaboratively to achieve the same goal. Our shared purpose is your academic success, and because academic success can...
Education & Certification
Emory University - Doctor of Philosophy, English

Austyn: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I'm a college junior majoring in Creative Writing and Comparative Literature at Emory University. I've worked as a student assistant at the Benjamin Franklin Academy in French and English, and I have ample experience helping students one-on-one or in small groups. I'd like to someday become an English professor. When I'm not tutoring, I love playing board games with my friends, seeing local music or curling up with a good book.
Education & Certification
Emory University - Current Undergrad Student, Creative Writing
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 35

Parker: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...side. Top ACT and SAT scores earned me a scholarship at the University of Miami, where I was able to develop a newfound love for the fine arts. I am now pursuing a B.S. in computer science as well as a B.A. in studio art, with minors in mathematics and public health. I feel that my artistic practice has shaped my teaching, pushing me to take a creative, non-rigid approach to education -- I believe...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Current Undergrad, Computer Science, Studio Art
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Aidan: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...the University of Arizona in 2015, with my B.A. in English and a minor in Classics. I have three and a half years of experience tutoring high school and college students, in a wide variety of subjects, including ACT, SAT, and GRE test prep, as well as many topics in the humanities. I challenge my students to push themselves beyond what they thought possible, and I am always happy to help them with any need.
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
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