Award-Winning LSAT Tutors in Berkeley, CA

I have over ten years of experience tutoring and I love working with my students. It is my priority to meet each student's unique learning needs, and I enjoy making seemingly complex concepts easy to understand. Many of my former students/clients refer friends or ask to work with me when new needs arise. I also love to help students with essays and college/grad school applications.

I earned my PhD in Humanities in the History of Consciousness program at UC Santa Cruz in 2012, and have since been teaching classes in the arts, writing, philosophy, and environmental studies at UC Santa Cruz. I love teaching and working with people to improve their confidence in thinking, analysis, and writing. I love to surf, bike, and take my dogs to the beach.

...suburbs and then moved to Austin where I received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UT. During my time in college, I tutored high school students as well as ran a STEM-based after-school program for elementary students. Every student learns in differently, and it's important to find out what combination of teaching styles is most effective for each student. I adjust my methods accordingly to reach each student on an individual level.

...diversity of backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. During law school, I taught full-length LSAT courses and provided private LSAT tutoring for a test 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...

I'm a nonprofit attorney and educator, with more than six years of experience helping students succeed in English, writing and test prep. I was an English major at New York University, attended City University of New York for my Master's degree in education and George Washington University for law school, and spent over six years teaching in New York City before heading back home to the West. I have always loved literature and writing and...

...from Berkeley in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science with a minor in English Literature. As an attorney, I have extensive experience writing with a particular eye towards clarity and punchiness, including capturing and keeping the attention of an audience. I also tutored SAT courses for several years and am happy to work with teenagers and to help them reach their full potential by offering encouragement and helping them to engage with the material.

...also written two novels, two screenplays, and a number of short stories. I tutor a variety of subjects, and particularly enjoy helping students in several areas of personal interest: reading, writing, English Literature, and preparation for the LSAT. I believe I possess the capability to explain academic concepts clearly. I think it's important to be patient with students, and provide them the encouragement they need to excel. I'm passionate about helping them achieve their goals....

...and writing college essays, theses, and dissertations and have worked with elementary and middle school students, teaching basic reading comprehension and short essay writing. For students of any age who are intimidated by the prospect of writing, my "interview" technique helps to identify the student's unique perspectives. From there, I use tested, reliable, and adaptable writing structures that free students to explore their interests and construct coherent and, where necessary, research-level essays for any subject....

I've tutored students at various levels in Reading, Writing and Spanish. I do my best to provide a positive work environment for students and try to help them understand a subject by teaching from their perspective. It's much more effective to teach with a student, instead of teaching at a student. I also have experience with the LSAT and can help with test-taking strategies. I look forward to working with you.

...my love of teaching, I tutored students in Science and Math at my son’s then middle school. I also tutored a few law students, assisting them with their substantive courses, legal writing, and with moot court arguments. I am currently an LSAT tutor. The LSAT can be an intimidating test, but it can be mastered once a student understands how best to approach each type of question. I enjoy helping others think critically, guiding them...