Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving San Francisco-Bay Area, CA

...projects as a grant-writer, editor, research assistant and translator. My verbal GRE score is in the 99th percentile, and as for foreign languages I am fluent in French, have a strong background in Spanish, Arabic and German, scored 100% on the First Year National Latin Test, and have recently taken up Portuguese while studying dance and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Brazil for two months. I hold students to high standards, but with a light humor...

...everything, but everyone can improve with practice and guidance. There are usually several ways to teach the same material, and I have a knack for finding the one that works. I enjoy using examples and analogies that help the student "get" and remember complicated concepts. Preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE is much easier with a tutor to help you prioritize, strategize, and structure your time wisely. I took the GRE...

...assist and encourage in any way possible. I believe in developing a student's skills over a period of time, rather than simply providing the short term answers simply to achieve an immediate grade. Writing is a skill we develop over the course of our lives, always learning and improving, and it is a skill we will always need, whether we're writing high school essays or cover letters for promising careers. I look forward to helping...

...enrolled in Anatomy and Physiology that I began to discover my true passions with the encouragement, inspiration and support of enthusiastic professors and fellow students. I have been a Biology, Anatomy, Physiology and English tutor for almost 4 years now and tutored a total of over 400 students in that time period. I like to create a relaxed and comfortable environment for those that I tutor. Communication is key and I believe it is important...

...writing, grant writing, technical writing, long-form types of writing, and even creative writing. My interests outside my professional life still feed into and enrich my job. I am an aspiring writer in creative nonfiction, novels, short stories, and essays, and I am moving into technical writing with also a deep knowledge of technical subjects that are in high-demand in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. In the summer I teach physics to 8th...

...history, with a special fondness for the British Empire, World War I and II, and the Cold War. My rigorous studies also ensured that I became confident and well studied in geography, essay and research writing, and analysis of primary and secondary sources. History is my first love, but I plan to continue my studies in the direction of an Earth Science for my Masters in several years. After completing the extremely competitive Southwestern Advantage...

...their writing to a higher level, I am comfortable working with a variety of students and their learning styles. In a one-on-one setting I can support the student’s current English curriculum-with reading comprehension (how to engage with a text critically and analytically), organization, grammar and the writing process. Starting with brainstorming ideas, to actually writing words on paper, to the structure of their ideas and how to edit, I instruct students through the writing process...

...about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain the confidence in themselves needed to feel prepared and at ease in any academic setting. Next year, I plan to go back to school to get my Master's Degree in Publishing or Digital Journalism. I am also currently in the...

...Bay Area, where I am currently taking fall semester courses at Berkeley City College. Although It was initially hard for me to swallow the stark reality of uprooting the school I loved and thrived in, as well as the friends and family that had nurtured my growth in the beautiful Garden State, the prospect of attending a more prestigious Californian university to complete my undergraduate and (hopefully) law school studies was too great of an...

...I wrote my senior thesis in English on magic and politics in the medieval Welsh "The Four Branches of the Mabinogi." Aside from reading medieval literature (and other non-medieval books), I love to ride horses, eat good food, and hike with my dog, Beau. I am also involved in theatre, and am currently working with a Shakespeare company in the Portland area. Due to rehearsals, my availability for evening tutoring varies week to week.

...love to go on bike rides with friends, or sometimes just grab a book and go explore the Berkeley hills on my own. I'll sit on a tree stump and watch the sun go down and squint to see the print in my book. Oh - more than anything, I love a good conversation with a friend. But a good conversation with anyone is a treat! I hope to have the opportunity to start many...

...Sociology. In 2011, I received my California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy working with children, listening to their stories, and sharing a laugh as I impart...

...writing skills. I have prior experience working at 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...

...Throughout high school but less so in college, I have tutored students and peers in academic areas more focused on writing and math. A core part of my teaching and learning philosophy is that I will have mastered a material if I can teach another person these concepts and come up with my own examples to illustrate my understanding. I will infuse this goal within my tutoring sessions, engaging tutees to really learn and challenge...

...of the semester, he finished with a B+ and went on to get his Engineering degree. I felt so satisfied by that experience that it got me hooked on tutoring. For the next year, I helped college students pass their math courses. I focused my efforts on the practical applications of what they were learning to make the subject matter more interesting. Tutoring students also opened up a part of me that truly enjoys helping...

...I love languages! I learned German fin Germany when I was on the year-long Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program in high school. I went to Germany knowing only a few words, so I definitely know language learning frustrations first-hand. I kept working at it, studied abroad again at the University of Bonn, and earned my Bachelor's degree in German! I was able to apply these skills as an educator when I taught English in Austrian high...

...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 humanities are my greatest strength. Often times students are just lacking a background in academic...

...experience working with diverse international populations, I believe that our differences, whether they be cultural, cognitive, behavioral, linguistic, or simply in terms of our interests, deserve to be honored throughout all of our educational journeys. Our backgrounds, as much as our prospective futures, shape who we are and what we need. I believe in teaching practices that not only evolve depending on student needs, but also truly, deeply respect the whole student, including who they...

...love to continue doing it in the future! Outside of tutoring, I dance Bharatnatyam, sing in a choir, play violin, and read books. My interests vary with the seasons, but the two loves of my life are Biology and English. Science has always been my passion, and as such I work in two biology labs at UC Berkeley and volunteer for UCSF and the Hospice at Sutter Care at Home. While it is unquestionably what...

...doesn't make sense. I'm here to help you remember that, and even more importantly, to remember to have fun with it! I hold a B.A. in Psychology from San Francisco State University, and have a background working with kids through a variety of programs, both paid and volunteer (most notably, the Tri-Valley YMCA). If it seems that I might be a fit, let's schedule a time to meet in person and discuss possibilities. Looking forward...