Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Mountainview, CA

...Master of Arts in English Literature from San Francisco State University. I have over five years of tutoring experience, and I truly enjoy working one-on-one in order to really focus on students' needs. I am passionate about creating a collaborative environment in my tutoring sessions, and I believe in empowering my students so that they feel both confident and competent. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, and hanging out with my cat.

...a tutoring company in Wisconsin for three years, where I tutored students of all ages in a variety of subjects, including test prep, math (through advanced algebra), writing, reading, phonics, and study skills. I continued tutoring while getting my Masters, working with undergraduate and graduate students on writing, reading, and study skills. While I've tutored most subjects, I especially enjoy tutoring History, as that is my true passion, and writing. I am a firm believer...

...a student at UW, I focused my studies on Latin American politics, Political economic systems as well as Spanish and Portuguese languages. In addition to my studies I was an active member of an on campus non-profit which aimed to create a more integrated campus for International students. Since graduation in 2015, I have worked with the YMCA Youth and and Government program to encourage high school students to find their voice through civic engagement,...

...has taught me to appreciate the beauty within the little things while also understanding the importance of greater things, like the SATs! I majored in molecular and cell biology, with an emphasis in neurobiology, and love everything about science! From chemistry to biology, the intricacies of the human body never cease to fascinate me and I hope that this enthusiasm will catch on, whether it be via passive diffusion or active work! Having tutored for...

...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 than anything, I love a good conversation with a friend. But a good...

...paralegal and criminal justice instructor, legal studies department chair, associate dean and director of education. More recently, I worked as a Juvenile Probation Officer for Harold Holden Boys Ranch and Camp Glenwood in Northern California. I am an accomplished musician and I have had the pleasure of playing in bands with three very famous musicians. Skylark, who is now the bass player with the Doobie Brothers, Randy Jackson, who is the host of American Idol,...

...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 a huge part of that comes from a general love of learning about the world. I have always enjoyed...

...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, and hanging...

...management and how to express yourself creatively. Recently, I received my Multiple Subject Credential at SF State. I am now well versed in teaching Pre-K- 6th grade students. During my time as a student teacher I learned to excel at teaching Core subjects, as many as 33 students per class, as well as working in a small group with ELL learners. Not only was I a student teacher and going to school to learn about...

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.