Top Writing Tutors serving Pleasanton

Milan: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...Systems and Theater double-major at Stanford University in Northern California, Milan is very excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team. His main academic interests are English, philosophy, math, and computer science, but Milan enjoys many other subjects (psychology, physics, and economics to name a few). He is fluent in Spanish and an active member of the Latino community. In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, and taking the occasional photograph.
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Computer Science, English (double major)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750

Thang: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...worked at dental clinics for my whole life. After coming to the States 10 years ago, I had to face many difficulties such as language barrier. However, as I overcame them, I realized that I want to help other people from all backgrounds to overcome their difficulties of their life, to do better in education and to understand that everything can be done if your heart and mind are put toward it.
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences

Rebecca: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...State University's online program. I'm passionate about tutoring/teaching in writing, reading and English at the Preschool/Elementary school level. Writing and reading is not only a practical skill, but also engages creativity and critical thinking skills. I hope my clients find that writing and reading can be fun and enriching in their lives. In my free time, I enjoy watching the Food Network, spending time with family & friends and trying different kinds of food.
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Current Undergrad, Family and Human Development

Jessica: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...up a private tutoring practice in the Palo Alto/ Los Altos/ Redwood City areas. Upon my graduation, I moved back home to Tustin, Orange County. I now work for Elite Academy, a test prep company with international branches, where I instruct classes on SAT Critical Reading and ACT Reading. I also continue my private tutoring practice and, of course, tutor for Varsity Tutors. I enjoy working with and connecting to my students. My style of...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French

Benjamin: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
Hi! My name is Ben Hopwood and I recently graduated from Pacific University with a Bachelors in Journalism. I am so excited to work as a tutor and cannot wait to help guide young minds along their paths to success.
Education & Certification
Pacific University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism

Lucas: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...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 time spent at the head of the classroom has granted me a great deal of patience for working with a range of learning styles, and a passion for creating positive learning experiences. Good luck,...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770

Rebecca: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...teaching credential in Music. After graduate school, I headed to Japan to live and 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 learning and growth that can happen...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities

Panta: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...the year-long Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program in high school. I went to Germany knowing only a few words, so I definitely know language learning frustrations first-hand. I kept working at it, studied abroad again at the University of Bonn, and earned my Bachelor's degree in German! I was able to apply these skills as an educator when I taught English in Austrian high schools for two years. I have worked with K-adult learners, and I...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, Germanic Langauges & Literatures
University of Kansas - Masters, Curriculum & Instruction

Joy: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...with tutoring is a total of eighteen years that includes working with students in person and online. The subjects I tutor are English, Spanish, History, Study Skills, Science, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Mathematics, and many other academic subjects. I enjoy tutoring English and Spanish the most because it helps in so many ways with grammar, public speaking, and using it properly in conversations. My teaching philosophy is that I gear towards all types of learners...
Education & Certification
Humphreys College-Stockton and Modesto Campuses - Bachelor of Science, Community Psychology

Anya: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...Cuesta College and worked there as a one one one tutor for their DSPS department. Currentlty I am a student at Mills College. I am experienced with students of all ages and subjects, though the humanities are my greatest strength. Often times students are just lacking a background in academic structure and organization, so I put a lot of overall emphasis on helpful organizational habits, study tactics, paper writing, test prep, etc. I look forward...
Education & Certification
Cuesta College - Current Undergrad, Sociology

Kathleen: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
I'm passionate about helping students achieve success! I have over six years of science teaching experience from physical science to AP/IB Science. I am an experienced educator, tutor, and coach.
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Stanford University - Master of Science, Environmental Engineering

Andrew: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
Hi! My name is Andrew; I'm currently studying Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. In my free time, I'm an avid debater, frisbee player, and nap-taker. Recently, I've been researching metabolic engineering in yeast- ask me about it if you want to be bored. I love to learn, and can't wait to help everyone here learn with me!
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Thao-Cathleen: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
Currently working on my thesis for my Master's degree in San Francisco. A honor roll student in middle and high school, as well as dean's list student as an undergraduate. I am passionate in helping students improve writing, studying, and organizational skills in order to enter and graduate college.
Education & Certification
San Francisco State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
San Francisco State University - Current Grad Student, Humanities

Ayana: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
My name is Ayana Kelly and I am a recent graduate of the Claremont Colleges in Los Angeles, CA. During my undergraduate experience, I was able to thrive at a highly ranked university with a rigorous course load. Furthermore, I worked for a tutoring company where I was able to discover my passion for helping other students to overcome obstacles. I found the student's personal growth to be truly inspirational. I'd love to leverage my...
Education & Certification
Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Organizational Behavior Studies

Sara: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...to learn more about the human mind and condition. I bring the principles of counseling into every student interaction: non-judgment, respect, thinking with rather than for, and empathy shape my work with students and clients of all ages. And, above all else, I enter every interaction with the following belief: Every person has potential. Every person has the ability to achieve life happiness. All that's needed is the right support--it's my job to provide it.
Education & Certification
Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of California-Irvine - Certificate, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34

Shivani: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...them. It was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done and I would love to continue doing it in the future! Outside of tutoring, I dance Bharatnatyam, sing in a choir, play violin, and read books. My interests vary with the seasons, but the two loves of my life are Biology and English. Science has always been my passion, and as such I work in two biology labs at UC Berkeley and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740

Alexandra: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
I am a current graduate level student with a background in technical, science, and humanities coursework. I have years of experience putting this coursework into action through both teaching and technical positions. I enjoy tailoring my teaching methods to each individual student, and I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Education & Certification
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University - Master in Public Health, Public Health

Rosemary: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...that this strong passion can be put into good use to educate and help others understand the importance of history and where it can lead us. I am particularly interested in educating and researching events surrounding the marginalization and persecution of people of different creeds, colors and situations in the hopes that it will illuminate similarities in present times. Through this I hope to find a position that allows me to educate future generations and...
Education & Certification
UCSC - Bachelor in Arts, History

Regina Angelene: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...struggling with their academics. With Kinesiology as my major, I have taken a lot of classes that are challenging and difficult. Over the years, I have been accustomed to those kind of classes. However, I did not get this far by myself. I also had a help of a tutor to succeed and to rise over my hardships. I want to take this opportunity to help students and, hopefully, to decrease the stress and the...
Education & Certification
California State University-Sacramento - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiotherapy

Kurt: Pleasanton Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
I'm a retired English professor, who loves helping students achieve their goals. Above all else, I'm here to help. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, which I adore, and I play guitar, sing and write songs. I've been in various bands since I was 14. I'm married to Jasmine, who works at Stanford University. We enjoy exploring the San Francisco area, traveling and also relaxing at home.
Education & Certification
The University of Missouri in Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, English
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, English
Private Writing Tutoring in Pleasanton, CA
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Pleasanton Writing Tutoring FAQ
Writing is one of the skills learned in school that benefits students over their entire lives. It is one of the easiest areas to see real life connections to. Therefore, writing is more than just a test to pass. There will be numerous papers to complete in various subjects over your child's educational career. Essays must be written to apply to colleges. Once out of school, your child could need to complete a resume or a job application and may very well perform some level of writing in their business career. Don't worry, Varsity Tutors' educational directors are experienced at helping students and parents in Pleasanton find independent writing tutors.
All that being said, there is also a course and test to pass. Students will take the CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) and you want the student in your life to feel comfortable and ready to do their very best. They are expected to understand themes in writing, how to proofread their own work, how to write in and recognize different styles of writing, and how to properly outline and write a paper with correct grammar. An expert writing tutor in Pleasanton, CA, could help your child make the most of their study time.
Your child's independent tutor is flexible and willing to meet at any time that works for your family, in person in your home or another location, such as the local library. You can also arrange for your child to learn through face-to-face online tutoring. No matter what format you feel is right for your family, the tutor we connect you with will take the time to get to know your child and approach them in a way that is engaging and fun. Your child's tutor will assess their learning style and tailor their instruction specifically to their needs and ability level. This is an incredibly efficient way to learn and you may be surprised at just how much more your child gains from this type of learning environment. One-on-one tutoring in Pleasanton can afford your child the ability to fine-tune their writing skills by asking questions and getting immediate feedback. Sometimes classroom instruction just isn't enough. Let us help you fill the gap where your child's school may be falling short.
Varsity Tutors will match you with a writing tutor in Pleasanton, CA, who will motivate your child to reach beyond their goals in writing. Call us today to see what a difference personal tutoring can make.
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