Top Literature Tutors serving Oakland
Talia: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, CA
...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 knowledge in...
Education & Certification
Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology
Haley: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, 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
Jennifer: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, CA
...UC Berkeley's department of English, where I majored in English and American Literature and minored 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,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Milan: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, CA
A Symbolic Systems 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...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Computer Science, English (double major)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750
Lily: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, CA
...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.
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, English
Eric: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, CA
...B.A. in Music and M.Ed in Secondary Education. After graduating, I volunteered in Buffalo, NY with an after-school program where I provided one-on-one instruction for K-12 students in all subject areas but focused in math and literacy. I also worked as a substitute teacher in the Buffalo area providing quality instruction in a variety of disciplines as needed. I plan to continue substitute teaching in the 2015-2016 school year in the San Francisco Bay Area....
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Vanderbilt University - Masters in Education, Education
GRE Verbal: 164
Helene: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, CA
...friends' informal editor! In my free time, I love to write, read, and watch movies. I love to ski, though I seldom go. I love to travel. I 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...
Education & Certification
Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770
James: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, CA
...education and personal tutoring. Years of experience writing creatively, academically, and professionally have provided me with the skills necessary to assist students of all ages with their essays and homework. Whether the student is just getting started with brainstorming and idea development or putting the final touches on a paper and in need of help revising and editing, I am here to assist and encourage in any way possible. I believe in developing a student's...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, English Literature
Evan: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, CA
...teaching experience at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns. In my free time, I wish I had more...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Sara: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, CA
...deeply respect the whole student, including who they are, where they come from, and what they need to move forward. I also have a background in counseling, and I am currently enrolled in a psychology program in Irvine, where I now live, that supports my drive to learn more about the human mind and condition. I bring the principles of counseling into every student interaction: non-judgment, respect, thinking with rather than for, and empathy shape...
Education & Certification
Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of California-Irvine - Certificate, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
Shivani: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, CA
...and the helpful guidance of a lab mentor who was incredibly kind, funny, patient, and understanding. Although I have tutored in the past, this experience was my first in which I truly engaged with people, and I found that I learned from my students while also teaching them. It was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done and I would love to continue doing it in the future! Outside of tutoring, I...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740
Clayton: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, CA
...able. With the right guidance, each and every student can develop the necessary skills to grow into a more effective, more confident human being. It is my objective to provide a learning environment where the student can feel safe making mistakes. Mistakes are, in fact, often the most direct route to success. It's easy to forget this when dealing with frustrating material that doesn't make sense. I'm here to help you remember that, and even...
Education & Certification
San Francisco State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Rosemary: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, CA
...Cruz. I am incredibly passionate about the history of Europe over the course of the last hundred years and the impacts that major historical events, such as the rise and fall of fascism, had on the development of the world as we know it. I believe that this strong passion can be put into good use to educate and help others understand the importance of history and where it can lead us. I am particularly...
Education & Certification
UCSC - Bachelor in Arts, History
Kurt: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, CA
I'm a retired English professor, who loves helping students achieve their goals. Above all else, I'm here to help. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, which I adore, and I play guitar, sing and write songs. I've been in various bands since I was 14. I'm married to Jasmine, who works at Stanford University. We enjoy exploring the San Francisco area, traveling and also relaxing at home.
Education & Certification
The University of Missouri in Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, English
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, English
Eliana: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, CA
...you want an involved, patient, detail-oriented tutor, I'm your best choice :) Education is a gift that mostly goes unrecognized. People are praised for their talent and intelligence, but rarely is the opportunity to learn mentioned when people reach success. I'm thankful for the opportunities my education has brought me, and that's why I love to tutor! I hope to clarify the topics that are fuzzy and to create plans that will bring students a...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, International and Comparative Education
Andrew: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, 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
Anya: Oakland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Oakland, CA
...education of so many different students! Realizing the diverse range of learning styles, I approach sessions with careful patience and perceptiveness, 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...
Education & Certification
Cuesta College - Current Undergrad, Sociology
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