Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Oakland, CA

...in world literatures. Since graduation, I have taught both English and Spanish to children and adolescents. I lived in French-speaking Martinique and tutored adults in English. As a child, I lived in Mexico for 4 years for elementary school. I attended bilingual immersion schools in the United States until 9th grade, when I went back to live in Mexico for a year. I have traveled extensively around the world and love meeting new people and...

...management, microbes (especially fungi!), and biofuel research. And education. I have previously worked as an SAT and college readiness tutor for low-income and first-generation college students, an experience which I absolutely loved. I love working with students. I also have years of experience as a private tutor, working with high school students in a variety of subjects. While I tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects are SAT preparation, English (especially writing and editing skills),...

...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 you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate tutor...

...education, I hope to open doors for them for the years that lie ahead. I am an avid reader and love learning, so I try to keep tutoring sessions upbeat and enjoyable for students by showing them the fun in their difficult subjects! I want to teach them not only the subject matter, but the practicality behind learning the subject. When I am not environmental consulting or tutoring, I enjoy horseback riding, running, doing yoga,...

...reaching the student at their starting point, having high expectations, and giving them every tool they need to achieve their personal best. I enjoy teaching all ages and have taught K-12 and beyond. The subject levels change, but the basic principles remain. Treat all students with respect and value their input and skills. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I am learning something new myself. I enjoy music, writing, art, literature, cooking and the...

My favorite word is "why." And why is that, you may ask? Well, I am subject to a never-ending flow of knowledge because I perpetually wonder why. The search for answers to any question beginning with "why" has taught me everything I know -- and put me in a position to disseminate my knowledge to other people. Tutoring is the best possible way for me to do that.

...do with the written word. I scored a perfect score of 12/12 on the essay portion of the SAT in high school, then majored in English Literature at UM and earned a 3.7 major GPA. I am also a state certified teacher in English, grades 6-12. These skills and experiences have since translated into a burgeoning pedagogical career, starting in my undergraduate years at UM. I worked with a number of students on a wide...

...Through my experiences as a tutor, I have developed a guiding style of teaching that allows students to form their own methods of learning. By allowing students to process information in their own way, they are able to absorb information more effectively and enjoyably. In my free time, I enjoy exploring different music, reading, baking, and sewing. As a fairly new resident of San Francisco, I also like to sightsee around the city and try...

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.

...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 English. I enjoy reading and discussing literature and poetry and helping students deconstruct difficult material....