Top Literature Tutors serving Walnut Creek

Abigail: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...This passion is reflected in my coursework and high level of achievement throughout my academic career. I graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in Classics and received a special commendation for my Bachelor of Arts thesis. I took on independent research projects during my undergraduate summers. I plan to one day pursue a...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720

Eric: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...to continue substitute teaching in the 2015-2016 school year in the San Francisco Bay Area. While my teaching certification is in instrumental music, my primary interest in tutoring is high school core subjects like math and English. I believe these fundamental subjects are the basis of effective thought and communication that set students up for...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Vanderbilt University - Masters in Education, Education
GRE Verbal: 164

Anna : Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...preparation company. Indeed, I have a special place in my heart for the LSAT, and I think it's a test that becomes much more manageable with a lot of practice and a solid understanding of its mechanics. I just moved to the Bay Area from Alaska, where I clerked for a judge in Dillingham, a...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
LSAT: 173

Audrey: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...at Pomona College with a specialty in critical reading and 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...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Jennifer: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...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 with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work collaboratively with anyone looking for the additional guidance, practice, or instruction needed...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Terry: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...taught Computer Science and Philosophy at the high school and middle school levels. I am currently a Computer Science teacher at The Nueva School in Hillsborough, CA. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Computer Science and English. My students have gone on to MIT, Stanford, and UC. I...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelor in Arts, English with Computer Science Minor

Robert: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...to K-12 and university students and business professionals. As a graduate student, I taught a university-level writing-intensive course to freshmen, the type of composition writing course that the AP English Language and Composition and AP English Literature and Composition exams prepare high school students to study for and get college credit with a high score...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, History
San Francisco State University - Masters, English

Simon: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...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 internship this past summer, during which I worked 80 hours a week selling educational aids and study guides to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Writing: 700

Eli: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...years as a high school math teacher and basketball coach in Washington D.C. Before that, I spent four years as a sportswriter and columnist in Los Angeles. I have worked with students of all ages from kindergarten to adulthood and am a staunch believer that it is never too late to fall in love with...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

Talia: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...Psychology and 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...
Education & Certification
Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology

Lily: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...Southern California. 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...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, English

Joseph: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...to 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...
Education & Certification
Berkeley City College - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Writing: 720

Joshua: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...Francisco, I have been enjoying helping my students improve their test scores on the SAT. I have a strong connection to all the subjects I tutor. Because I am studying science, I am most passionate about physics and math, but I excel in every subject I teach. Throughout my life, I have had many wonderful...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
San Francisco State University - Master of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 770

Jennifer: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...figure out a better way to explain a difficult concept. Being able to be a part of a 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780

Kayla: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...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 work with their interests, learning abilities, and individual strengths. My goal is to make learning fun and attainable because everyone has the potential to succeed.
Education & Certification
Evangel University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Rebecca: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...teach ESL for two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities

Katherine: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...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 without being their editor (the person who “fixes” the writing). My goal is to boost their skills and confidence,...
Education & Certification
Holy Names University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
Holy Names University - Masters, English

Lucas: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development issues in Washington, D.C. for several years. I am now pursuing a career in education. I have worked with students in a range of settings-- as a K-12 substitute teacher, an after-school program instructor, and a graduate teaching assistant in geography and economics. My...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770

Shannon: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...amount I have tutored and my overall experience, my favorite subject to tutor is math because there 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162

James: Walnut Creek Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...here to 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, English Literature
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