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

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 applicable examples. Really, math is like a language; you need to know the basics before...
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780

Shannon: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 be willing to learn and absorb information, as well as willing to work with...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 forward to working...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

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

Kayla: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 is to focus on the student and...
Education & Certification
Evangel University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

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

Rebecca: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 seeing students meet their learning goals. When I'm not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities

Caitlin: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 nervous and uncertain when tackling a written project, and it is always gratifying when they...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature

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

Tessa: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument....
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Erica: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to tutor in a variety of subjects and consider the following areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students who demonstrate challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside of my direct work with students, I...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750

Russell: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Latin, one of my favorite topics to teach is writing. Writing is a chief personal pleasure and perhaps my greatest talent, and I derive just as much enjoyment from helping others with their writing as I do writing myself. In the sciences, I have had exposure to biochemistry, introductory biology, and general, organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. In my teaching, my current focus is on general chemistry (at the high school or college level) and...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Chemistry & Classics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Dalton: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...rather to demonstrate that all my life, I have had a passion for knowledgeto learn as much as I can. As a tutor, I want to inspire that passion in other children. I attended a competitive private high school, so I am no stranger to people getting tutors in order to succeed. An ambition to accomplish any academic goal was encouraged all my life; thus, I am accustomed to studying hard on top of participating...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Anthony: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...school for students in elementary, middle, and high school in Taipei, Taiwan, and two years teaching creative writing to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame. As someone who has studied Mandarin Chinese for three years, I understand the difficulty of acquiring a new language and the importance of immersion in the language as opposed to rote memorization of vocabulary words. I also believe that presenting arguments in a clear, well-structured, organized manner will improve...
Education & Certification
Marist College - Bachelors, English
University of Notre Dame - Masters, English
GRE Verbal: 162

Owen: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...when given the opportunity. The impact of a caring, positive environment of people who believe in a student cannot be overstated. One of my seventh graders, who had not grown at all as a reader after a year in a classroom setting, attended a small group summer program that I facilitated. Her teachers had become concerned that she may simply be stuck at her 3rd grade reading level. However, in a focused, small group setting,...
Education & Certification
Fairfield University - Bachelors, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 800

Rachel: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...a comprehensive understanding of all subjects, and a extensive understanding of English and literature. I scored fives on my English Language and Literature AP exams, and have only continued my English abilities by studying English in college. I also communicate well and can explain material in a way students can understand. More than just teaching material, I encourage and build confidence in students who feel insecure and unable to learn because of past failures in...
Education & Certification
James Madison University - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710

Deb: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...student, and I love helping students to see it that way! I believe that any subject can be fun if you look at it in the right way. I am an English geek, in love with all aspects of language, and I've been told that my enthusiasm is infectious. My second love is the theatre, and I am active in the Austin theatre scene. I also enjoy playing the guitar, hiking, and playing soccer.
Education & Certification
St. John's College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts
Catholic University of America - Master of Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Meghna: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...school and college age students. My personal teaching philosophy is to lead my sessions with a student-based approach. As a current student myself, I understand the frustrations that we can encounter when working to learn a new subject, and I am committed to working with students to help them learn in the best way for them. Outside of school, I am on the dance team, I pursue neural engineering research, and I am the Assistant...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

William: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...musicals and plays. I was a peer tutor at Loyola for two years and have been a private tutor for the past year. It has been a very fulfilling experience and a skill I would like to continue developing. It is such a joy for me to see the light of understanding in my students' eyes and be able to track their progress and academic achievements. I love the challenge of catering to each person's...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Michelle: San Francisco-Bay Area AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...great tutor because 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...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 35
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