Top Writing Tutors serving Silicon Valley
Hannah: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...disadvantaged students for free. I tutored SAT test preparation and also mentored students about the college admissions process and their career goals. Since then, I have been serving as a private in-home tutor for students at USC and around Los Angeles. More recently, I founded and led programs at USC to advocate for educational justice for local students and empower my fellow USC students to become more involved in our local communitys education system. I...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, Sociology
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 800
Samuel: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel anxious and confused. (In my experience this is often math or standardized tests, but I also love to tutor writing and general study skills.) In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer, video games, and always...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education
Christie: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...teaching methods in the classroom and have received their teaching. I have had the opportunity to communicate through difficult concepts with them, evaluate methods, and test approaches occasionally with my own tutees. I have taught the English language, a subject I am very familiar with, to primary school students in Japan as well as have explained how polarizability benefits SN2 nucleophiles to a university peer a few days after learning it. These varying degrees of...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Joshua: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...and graduate studies, I served in the United States Peace Corps to teach English in rural Panama. In San Francisco, I have been enjoying helping my students improve their test scores on the SAT. I have a strong connection to all the subjects I tutor. Because I am studying science, I am most passionate about physics and math, but I excel in every subject I teach. Throughout my life, I have had many wonderful opportunities...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
San Francisco State University - Master of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 770
Eli: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...I have worked with students of all ages from kindergarten to adulthood and am a staunch believer that it is never too late to fall in love with learning any subject (even math!). My approach to tutoring is the same way I approach training for a sport. If you are willing to put in the effort, you will get better (and if you're doing it right you can have some fun along the way).
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800
Haley: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
Certified CPC with an A.A.S. Degree in Business Management with Medical Office Assistant Option. Great tutors helped me to succeed so I'm happy to pay it forward and help others succeed too.
Education & Certification
Murray State College - Associate in Science, Medical Office Assistance
Jennifer: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...very fulfilling. And seeing how a student can surprise themselves with their own abilities is the best thing a tutor can ask for. For mathematics, I've taken up to Calculus BC in high school, and Multivariable Calculus at UCR. I understand the concepts, but I can also explain them using applicable examples. Really, math is like a language; you need to know the basics before you get speaking fluently. Math can be difficult, but it...
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780
Jessica: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...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 tutoring is professional, but still informal and engaging; I want the student to look forward to the sessions we have together. I encourage my students to think of me as a resource, a guide, and a cheerleader. I want them to succeed!
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French
Evan: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...writer by habit. I have over three years of teaching experience at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns....
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Jason: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...and History from Columbia University in the City of New York. I also earned my J.D. from Yeshiva University. I have been an ESL Tutor and college application Advisor on and off for the past 5 years in Asia and the U.S. I can help students prepare for the LSAT, improve their writing skills, and public speaking ability, among other things. In my spare time, I enjoy sports, writing, cooking, and surfing the Internet.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and History
Yeshiva University - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 165
Caitlin: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...also tutored undergraduate and graduate students who requested support throughout long-term written projects such as term papers and theses. I enjoy tutoring any subject that involves writing, and I have found great satisfaction in helping students organize their thoughts and learn to express themselves clearly and confidently. Many people are nervous and uncertain when tackling a written project, and it is always gratifying when they overcome this block and discover how surprisingly eloquent and articulate...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Robert: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...job. I am an aspiring writer in creative nonfiction, novels, short stories, and essays, and I am moving into technical writing with also a deep knowledge of technical subjects that are in high-demand in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. In the summer I teach physics to 8th graders and I worked at the Exploratorium, teaching science to visitors. I am unusual I believe for a humanities person in that I also took...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, History
San Francisco State University - Masters, English
Shannon: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...communication and patience, the student is not only able to learn the mathematical process, but also the ability to think analytically. I would say that my tutoring philosophy is based on encouragement and always validating the opinions of the student before steering the student in the right direction. The student must be willing to learn and absorb information, as well as willing to work with me on a schedule that will match our goals and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162
Jacqueline: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...Relief, Stop Hunger Now, and Relay for Life. Though I tutor in a wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain the confidence in themselves needed to feel prepared and at ease in any academic setting. Next year, I plan...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English
Arianna: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...rural high school students across the country. I tutor a vast array of subjects from Algebra to Spanish, but my favorites are English, History, and organizational skills. In my observations, I have always found that giving students proper organizing skills as their foundation for success allows them to reach their full academic potential. I enjoy nothing more than witnessing the students I work with master and apply skills that they once found impossible. In my...
Education & Certification
Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Helene: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...working with Varsity Tutors in 2013. I have always loved getting to know all of my students. Every single one has taught me so many things about learning and teaching, and I believe in return many have grown from working with me. For me, learning to work with a student is like solving a puzzle. Each student has her or his own unique set of strengths. I believe that figuring out what these are and...
Education & Certification
Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770
Thang: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...parents, I have 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
Joseph: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...reality of uprooting the school I loved and thrived in, as well as the friends and family that had nurtured my growth in the beautiful Garden State, the prospect of attending a more prestigious Californian university to complete my undergraduate and (hopefully) law school studies was too great of an opportunity not to take a leap of faith for. Because I, too, am a student chasing his dreams, nothing gives me more satisfaction and hope...
Education & Certification
Berkeley City College - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Writing: 720
Lily: Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...of Reed College, originally from Southern California. I wrote my senior thesis in English on magic and politics in the medieval Welsh "The Four Branches of the Mabinogi." Aside from reading medieval literature (and other non-medieval books), I love to ride horses, eat good food, and hike with my dog, Beau. I am also involved in theatre, and am currently working with a Shakespeare company in the Portland area. Due to rehearsals, my availability for...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, English
Reid : Silicon Valley Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...My main areas of strength in terms of tutoring are English, American Literature, World and American History, and American and Comparative Government. I became interested in tutoring through my work at the university, meeting many students from diverse backgrounds. My school had a lot of foreign students, and I was delighted to be able to work with them and learn a little about their cultures as well. I find tutoring a great way to help...
Education & Certification
Southern Oregon University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
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Varsity Tutors' educational directors in Silicon Valley, CA, can find a tutor for you who can work with your learning style and abilities to try to help you improve your writing. Working with a tutor is a great way to get the kind of personalized and one-on-one assistance you need in order to take the next step in your writing abilities. The writing tutor can try to help you improve your writing skills, starting from the fundamentals of punctuation, grammar, spelling, and composition. If you are interested in delving deeper into a particular topic, the writing tutor can try to help you do just that. For example, if you are struggling with distinguishing the four types of writing, your tutor can explain expository, descriptive, persuasive, and narrative writing to you in a way that is suited to your learning style. Using their experience, your tutor can evaluate your strengths and weaknesses and develop a study plan just for you.
Our Silicon Valley educational directors can find a professional tutor in writing who could make your study sessions a fun and positive experience. One of the benefits of improving your writing with a private tutor is that you learn according to your particular needs and interests. If you prefer a more interactive style of learning, the tutor can keep you engaged through thought-provoking writing challenges. If you prefer a more hands-on style of learning, the tutor can provide you with plenty of practice essays and writing assignments to get you the experience you require. The tutor can also help you in your exam preparations, including for the CAASPP, by providing you with insightful information, as well as exam-taking tips to give you an edge on the competition.
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