Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Hayward, CA

...as on their college personal statements and SAT essays. I believe it is both a privilege and a responsibility for me to pass on to students what has been passed on to me by fabulous, inspirational teachers, professors, and professionals. These individuals have helped me find my voice as a professional writer, gain the confidence and skills needed to succeed in college, in graduate school, and in the work place, achieve a vigorous, robust liberal...

...a Master's in Public Health from Columbia University. I have experience tutoring elementary, middle, and high school students in all academic subjects and in standardized test preparation. I particularly enjoy working with students on writing and watching their progress. I encourage students to feel empowered in tutoring sessions and to simply utilize me as a source of encouragement and new perspectives. In my spare time, I enjoy training to teach fitness classes, running, hiking, reading,...

...in history, which I've studied in-depth, as well as writing, which I studied in order to receive my minor in Applied Communications. My primary tutoring subjects are consequently algebra and history. It's my philosophy to cover both left-brain and right-brain activities, which is a big part of the reason why I'm studying design and architecture, and the reason that I enjoy working both on math issues and mechanical devices as well as more humanistic subjects,...

...from San Jose State University. I have experience tutoring and mentoring people of all ages and from all walks of life, from children in an after-school program to adult immigrants learning English. I love tutoring because I can focus on a single student and really cater to their learning style and interests. My goal when tutoring is to provide students with confidence and motivation that they can carry with them beyond the time we spend...

...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. My tutoring focus is on Spanish, English, literature, writing, and public speaking. Outside of tutoring, I am a triathlete, marathon runner,...

...Science is my passion! I want to share this passion and love of science with the next generation of chemists, biologists, researchers, teachers, or whatever new and exciting fields that develop. I tutor a variety of both science and non-science subjects. I love getting to know my students and understanding what makes them tick. From here, I present examples, tips, or new ideas and approaches all depending on what will help each student to accomplish...

...for middle school kids or Competition Math. I think the value in me as a tutor is teaching students how to solve problems on their own, instead of just relying on me to give them the answers. I can teach students the importance of not giving up, ease the pressure they get from academics, and help them to comprehend the learning material more easily. I am able to put myself in their shoes and help...

...college, I worked as a writing tutor in a writing center on campus for three years, helping students with history and social science essays as well as letters of intent for internships. I also spent a semester in London studying history and English. I taught 7th grade math (pre-algebra) for a year and was the peer tutoring mentor teacher during that time. For the last year and a half I have worked with the teenage...

...and tutoring all ages for the past six years in a variety of roles: as an after-school program supervisor instructing elementary school students in reading, writing, and even cooking; as an outdoor educator and camp counselor; as an environmental studies instructor; and most extensively, as a teacher and tutor of Creative and Critical Writing. I tutor elementary, middle, and high school students in English, grammar and mechanics, writing, editing, and reading. I also have significant...

...worked as a TA for introductory genetics classes and tutored students individually in genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry. I also competed on my college’s varsity swim team. Since graduating, I have worked as a full-time research specialist in a cancer biology lab at the University of Pennsylvania and part-time as a lifeguard and swim instructor at the UPenn pool. I am starting medical school this fall. Clearly I am passionate about science, and I think...