Steven G.

• Berkeley, CA 94704 ( 29.1 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member since: 02/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30 to $65 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Grammar

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Bilingual(Chinese/English). US-earned M.A. in TESL .

I have taught college-level English as a second language both in China and in the USA. I have also tutored English & Chinese at high-school level, both in groups and on one-to-one basis. I have a wide variety of work experience including business consulting, executive searching, charity, translating and interpreting.
Fun but structured. Understanding but responsible. Culturally sensitive.

Danny M.

• Berkeley, CA 94703 ( 28.9 mi )
• Experienced Writing Tutor

• Male Age 31
• Member Since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Law student based in Berkeley, studying in Ireland. Educated in Clongowes Wood College (Ireland), achieving top grades in English, Music and Geography. Received the RIAM silver medal at 15 for piano, and the gold medal at 18 years of age. Played drums for 12+ years. Certified TEFL English language teacher and runner-up in the 2011 Beckett-Joyce award for creative writing. Tutored for ages 15-18 in the English category and can teach piano and drums to all but advanced performers.
Emphasis and understanding of the fundmental material is crucial, and I would focus more on simplifying how certain topics should be understood rather than over-complicating the problem.

lynn z.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 29.7 mi )
• Expert Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My comments on tutoring Writing : I have worked for many years with classes and individuals to help them learn the writing process and to master the kinds of expository writing . This applies to grades 4- college as is grade level appropriate.

I have been a dynamic, successful elementary, middle and high school teacher as well as college instructor of Art, English, French and History for many years. I also taught in a two way language immersion school ( English and Spanish) for six years so I can teach Beginning and Intermediate levels of Spanish. While teaching, I have always taken courses in the best practices of teaching as well as courses in subject matter content. I have tutored people of all ages, learning styles and needs in a range of subject matter, including testing; I ascertain how each student learns best to develop the most fitting, effective teaching strategies for them. I am considered a Master teacher as I train other teachers about best practices and have also been recognized as "Teacher of the Year.”
I believe learning should always be engaging and meaningful. It is critical to address individual studen ... read more

Janet B.

• Oakland, CA 94618 ( 30.9 mi )
• Expert Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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English, ESL, Writing and Law Tutor

I adapt my style to your individual needs. Some students prefer to use a textbook, but with others I will provide appropriate study materials. I like to get to know my students so that we can focus only exactly what you need to improve as quickly as possible.
I have years of experience teaching and tutoring English as a second language, both in the U.S. and overseas. My students have included high school students, community college students, university and postgraduate students, and working professionals of all ages. I have taught speakers of Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Arabic, Farsi and Turkish. I am also an experienced tutor in law, having taught both law and paralegal students in substantive law, legal writing, test taking skills, and LSAT preparation. I also work with business students who are taking business law and business ethics classes.

James O.

• Petaluma, CA 94954 ( 6.7 mi )
• Experienced Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Reading

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My comments on tutoring Writing : Assisted students in writing stories from beginning topic, main subject, and summary.

25 years accounting and finance experience in the private and public sectors, 4 years education and teaching experience as a teachers aide, substitute teacher and special education-full inclusion aide, 4 years customer service experience for a local manufacturing company. Corporate staff and training experience setting up policies and procedures and financial systems.

Robert J.

• Petaluma, CA 94954 ( 7.5 mi )
• Experienced Writing Tutor

• Male Age 78
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $34.00 to $39.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing

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My comments on tutoring Writing : I've enjoyed writing letters and analyzing problems in memos at work my whole life. I love communicating with others, questioning to clarify meaning, boiling down wordy and redundant first drafts to lean and clear description.

I have a B.S. in Technical Journalism from Iowa State University. I worked on a sales magazine upon graduating until I was drafted into the armed forces, spending four years as a Navy Electronics Technician. On the G.I. Bill I did Television Production coursework at College of San Mateo and entered the Broadcast TV Graduate Program at San Francisco State. I did not complete my Master's degree, but my training and contacts made there led to a 35-year career in television and video editing.
Very informal and conversational. I like to laugh and joke as well as understand things that are challenging, to both pupil and teacher. Repetition with interesting variation, coming at a problem from different angles solidifies concepts and ideas in our heads.

Linda D.

• Santa Rosa, CA 95409 ( 10.3 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2016
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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In 2001, I was a teachers aide at American Canyon Middle School, in American Canyon, CA, Napa County. I assisted the teachers in the classrooms with grading papers, entered the students tests and quiz scores in the computer and helped them after school with their reading and writing lessons. I was awarded for my Service to the Napa County Education Community Certificate for excellence and contribution to education by Congressman Mike Thompson of the 5th District of California. hompson
Develop a trust with the student and possess patience and kindness all along the way.

Christina G.

• Cotati, CA 94931 ( 10.4 mi )
• Experienced Writing Tutor

• Female Age 31
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $20.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Shakespeare

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My comments on tutoring Writing : Writing Skills I am in a reading and writing program at Sonoma State called the Hutchins program. I have always been good at writing, and I absolutely love to write. I have a natural instinct to write and to help younger students find their voice through writing.

I am a Sophomore attending Sonoma State to receive my Teaching Credential and Bachelors in Liberal Arts within four years. I have over seven years experience teaching within a classroom, and teaching students one on one. I really love to teach and I not only can teach mostly everything in an elementary school, and some subjects in middle school and high school, but I also have a lot of experience in extracurriculars. I have thirteen years of experience in a private art class, studying sketching, acrylic painting, oil painting, also a little sculpting. During high school I had two years of solo vocal classes and three years of choir. My sophomore through senior year I studied under my choir director who has many credentials including a two masters and one doctorate all in various vocal and musical theory studies.
I would say my teaching style is really focused on the student and wh ... read more

Amy G.

• Petaluma, CA 94952 ( 15.8 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2015
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Reading

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Masters in Education Can Help Your Child Love Reading!

I have been a reading tutor for many years. My goal is to make students enthusiastic and competent readers. I do this using the latest research in literacy and child development as well as adjusting my teaching system to each individual child's learning style and interests. Many of my students have gone on to become avid readers who can't wait for the next book in a series!

Catherine M.

• Napa, CA 94558 ( 16.1 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 30
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $20.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am ranked 12 ou of 496 in my class. I am an Honors and AP college student. I have a 4.83 grade point average. I take eight classes a day from 5:50am - 3:00pm. I am a voluntary tutor for students after school and I have been successfully doing that for a year now. I love working with studens and I get along with all of them because they are usually around my age as well.

Mechelle V.

• Fairfield, CA 94534 ( 16.9 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 45
• Member Since: 03/2014
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Spelling, Reading Comprehension

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have successfully completed a Beacon tutor course in preparation for individual and group tutor sessions. I led a semester long Beacon tutoring supplement course in Organic Chemistry that supported 20 junior college students. I have effectively tutored/mentored a number of high school students in general education coursework, organizational skills, and in preparation for exit examinations. I have conducted community based math group sessions for junior high and high school students. Finally, I have supported 1st and 2nd grade elementary school students in math and reading comprehension. I personally create and provide worksheets and additional materials to support students' mastery of coursework. Students under my mentorship have achieved at least a 40% increase on grade reports and above average scores on examinations.

Leona G.

• Vallejo, CA 94590 ( 17.3 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 65
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $50.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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Academic Learning to Standards and Beyond!

University of California-Berkeley graduate in individual major titled "Diplomacies to End the Division of Europe-1949-1990." Tutored English to German students in Germany, and returned to America to "give back". Specializing in one-on-one tutoring with resources and interactive activities found on the internet as well as worksheets on paper. I am very patient and have a record of success with my past students. They have averaged a 25% increase in test scores after a minimum of 4 lessons to a maximum of 10 lessons. Looking forward to gaining my teaching credentials this Fall.
In an effort to conjure mutual respect, I approach each student more like a peer rather than a teacher, although they know who is an charge. With my elementary students, I have been known to kick a soccer ball around with them or read them a book... schedule permitting. "Play time" is my pro bono co ... read more

RaeShawn W.

• San Pablo, CA 94806 ( 21.5 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 55
• Member Since: 05/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $65.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing

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Passionate Teacher who Empowers

I have had over 4 years experience teaching grades K-12. I specialize in English, Basic Math and teaching life skills. I have mainly worked in urban areas and know how important it is for our youth to do well. I like being a positive factor in a young persons life. They need good leaders and I am happy to be the one who is leading them.
I teach with laptops and traditional classroom style setting.

NOAMAN A.

• Fairfield, CA 94533 ( 22.2 mi )
• Expert Writing Tutor

• Male Age 51
• Member Since: 10/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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My comments on tutoring Writing : One of the main ways to memorize and master the language is to keep practice on writing any thing comes up through the material study of the language.it will be the results of all what we've done through the learning process, motivating the students to write a real or imaginary situation, motivating their brain to go beyond the writing matter it self

3 years Extensive High school Teaching Experience in Libya 2001/ 2003. Facilitated, initiated, and moderated classroom discussions. Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments, and papers. Prepared course materials, homework assignments, and handouts. Maintained student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Planned, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction. Compiled, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. Kept developments in the field of current literature.

Elizabeth G.

• Richmond, CA 94804 ( 24.6 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 60
• Member Since: 10/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Composition

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Reading/English Tutor

Have tutored adults and teenagers with reading; vocabulary, grammar, and writing; work one-on-one with students at their pace in a relaxed setting (library or public place preferred). English is my specialty because my background is in writing and mass communication. I have worked at a daily newspaper as an editorial assistant and I also have written freelance articles about jazz (and music in general) for publications such as Jazziz; Jazz Now; Windplayer; and the Alameda Newspaper Group.
My style is structured yet easy going and patience exercised.

Molly W.

• Vacaville, CA 95687 ( 26.1 mi )
• Writing Tutor

• Female Age 37
• Member Since: 03/2015
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Composition

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Question everything and everyone.

San Francisco State graduate with a B.A. in Sociology; my research experience is in both qualitative and quantitative methods. Currently working as a substitute teacher for grades K-12. Experience tutoring in sociology, social work, writing, and statistics, up to Master's degree level courses. Former Speech & Debate team member of local community college, with awards for parliamentary debate finalists and top 15 speaker from California tournaments.
Relaxed but with high standards.