Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors in Oakland, CA

...years); I believe most students have more ability to write than they think, but less confidence than they need. My interests include reading in “my” subjects and (mainly) English-language novels of the 18th century and forward, television and pop-culture, yoga, meditation, and my endlessly interesting 3-year-old Lab/Great Dane/Pit mix, Ollie. Oh, and music (listening): classic rock, alternative (Sleater-KJinney, St. Vincent, Regina Spektor), and the American songbook of the 1940s and '50s (Sinatra etc.).

...and middle school level math or other general subjects your child might need help with on their homework. I've also recently begun teaching SAT critical reading and writing to much success. My years of experience have taught me to be creative with my teaching style: the material should be relevant and the lesson should be fun when applicable. Students get lectured at all day during school; working with a tutor should be more personal. After...

...as a Second Language. While studying abroad in Madrid my junior year, I had two teaching experiences that had a profound effect on me. I volunteered in a second grade English class and also did one-on-one English tutoring. In addition to classroom tutoring with private organizations, I've also done private in-home tutoring in English, Spanish, and math. My passion for education combined with my experience teaching, tutoring and mentoring in various capacities make me an...

...with my degree in Biochemistry. Since 2012, I have been performing research in immunology at UCSF and volunteering in the Hospital School Program at Children’s Hospital Oakland. In the Hospital School Program, I have gained experience teaching K-12 students from all over the Bay Area in all academic subjects. My expertise is in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (through Calculus), English language (writing and ESL), and foreign languages (Spanish and Italian). My goal is to help students...

...a practical/relevant perspective on the subject so that the student can see how useful it is in everyday life and grow to gradually appreciate it. As a volunteer, I mentor first generation college students in everything from the university application process to skills that ensure that the transition from high school to college is as smooth as possible. In my free time I enjoy traveling, exploring places locally, reading, spending time with my family, and...

...I've had the opportunity to see most of the world and I couldn't be more grateful. The variety of languages and cultures I've been exposed to and emerged in inspires me to carry on teaching ESL so I can meet new people and continue the journey of sharing what I know while learning from others. In my experience, the most successful ESL environments are those formed around task-based learning and the communicative approach. Lecturing students...

...the University of Michigan in May 2010 with a B.A. in English Literature. I worked for three years as a paralegal in New York, and recently relocated to the Bay Area. I have a deep appreciation for literature, writing, foreign languages and enjoy tutoring in these subjects most. I have extensive experience as an academic tutor. I worked one-on-one with a middle school student as an academic tutor and mentor throughout my college career at...

...in Spanish and a minor in journalism, my intellectual interests also include English language and literature, world history and philosophy, and film and television. I'm well-read and culturally open-minded; I studied abroad in Seville, Spain for a semester, and I have traveled to a number of countries. My tutoring experience has involved Spanish language and analytical writing. I have plans to pursue a Master's degree in Education so I can teach both in the U.S....

...med student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and will be graduating in 2017. I have taken the MCAT, Steps 1 and 2, and am well acquainted with standardized test taking! With each test, I've had to adapt my own learning style and I can help students do the same to maximize their potential. I started tutoring writing classes in college, and have since tutored students in physiology, molecular biology, and a variety...

...standardized tests and editing personal statement essays. Many students experience test anxiety and are unsure of how to present themselves in personal statements, making the application process stressful. For this reason, I enjoy helping students put their best foot forward in their personal statements and learn test-taking strategies so they may feel as confident as possible about their applications. In my spare time, I enjoy seeing theater in the Bay Area, painting, choreographing musicals at...