Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors in San Mateo, CA

...loves to see that spark of recognition when a student understands a new concept. I have a Bachelor's degree in English and Spanish from U.C. Berkeley and a law degree from University of San Francisco School of Law. I have traveled extensively in Mexico and Latin America, often living for months speaking only Spanish and Portuguese. I also have spent the last eight years in a career with a heavy emphasis on persuasive writing in...

...found that a tutor isn't just another teacher to annoy the student at home, but more a mentor and friend. My students have always loved me because I will take 5-10 minutes to get to know them, their likes and dislikes, and their strengths and weaknesses. I help them out not only with their school work but other social issues they have questions with. I tell them about college and future pathways. A tutor grows...

...the research (PhD) part of my program at Stanford University beginning this fall. My love of teaching is largely what drove me toward the academic side of practice, and I'd be happy to continue teaching during my stay in the Bay Area! Prior to medical school and my move to the Bay Area, I received three bachelor's degrees (BS in Biology, BA in Psychology, BA in Behavioral Sciences) from the University of Michigan. I taught/tutored...

...students as comfortable as possible not only to help them learn their subjects but to inject in them a joy if not tolerance of education. I am most passionate about any subject that involves the English language be it reading or writing as I not only studied the subject but am trying to pursue a career as a novelist or screenwriter. My hobbies include hiking, soccer, taking care of my two pups, films, and of...

...strengths, areas for growth, and individual learning style. It is my wish for clients to feel enriched by, and become confident in, their subject material, developing strategies for success that they can apply to future standardized tests, homework, and essay writing. From summer camps to schools to office environments, I enjoy working locally and internationally, both in English and in Spanish. I also love to travel, bake, listen to music, and run.

...community college writing instructor, and now a PhD in Education and Human Development, I take great pleasure in supporting people toward accomplishing their various learning goals. My expertise are in English/Language Arts, such as essay writing and reading comprehension. I have additional expertise in college-readiness skills - including college essay writing and study skills - and supporting high school students through the college-application process. Further, I have taught university courses in Adolescent Development and Educational...

...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. and abroad....

...University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and International Relations. After graduation I joined Teach For America and am currently a high school math teacher, teaching Algebra and Geometry to freshmen and sophomores. Math is definitely my favorite subject and I love helping my students understand, appreciate, and love math. I began tutoring during college, where I helped students with everything from Calculus to Statistics to Engineering. In my free time, I love to bake...

I'm a recent USC graduate who majored in history. I believe that the best learning occurs when something is enjoyable and new. I therefore always strive to generate novel and engaging lesson plans which help the brain to create strong and positive connections. ... To make each lesson as engaging and enjoyable as possible, to foster lasting brain connections and positive associations which will make learning easier.

...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 Stanford, and...