Richard L.

• Vallejo, CA 94589 ( 21.4 mi )
• Experienced Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $50 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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Top Solano Tutor Specializing in Math, Science, and SAT's.

I have been successfully tutoring for over 10 years. I have helped students transform their grades from F's to A's. It has been a very rewarding experience, since my students get to understand the subject a lot better as well as improve their grades. I love working with students of all ages and teaching the many subjects I know. My specialties are math, science, and standardized testing. I am very patient and friendly. I am also able to explain an idea in many different ways. Many students tell me that I can explain concepts better than their teachers. Please check out my many positive reviews at https://www.wyzant.com/Tutors/Richard. I graduated with honors at UCLA with a BS in Chemical Engineering. I can definitely tailor the tutoring session to your specific needs. Please check out the extensive list of the subjects that I am certified to tutor. My ultimate goal is to provide a ... read more

Danny M.

• Berkeley, CA 94703 ( 32.4 mi )
• Experienced Writing Skills 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: Study Skills, Homework Help, Chess

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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.
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.

lynn z.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 33.4 mi )
• Expert Writing Skills 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: Study Skills, Homework Help

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My comments on tutoring Writing Skills : 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 ( 34.5 mi )
• Expert Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group

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English, ESL, Writing and Law Tutor

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.
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.

Christina G.

• Cotati, CA 94931 ( 3.1 mi )
• Experienced Writing Skills 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: Homework Help

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My comments on tutoring 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 would say my teaching style is really focused on the student and what they need. In school I was an average student never getting lower than a C or higher than in an A. So I really want to focus on listening to the student, especially because they probably are not heard at school. I want to make each subject interesting to the student, whether that means going out and playing basketball or chess or candy or anything the student absolutely loves. I want to attach each subject to a good memory, I don't want to pressure them or push them to just memorize facts that I know they will probably forget after they are tested. From my own personal experience I want any student I tutor to turn around and actually enjoy learning about a subject they are having trouble with.
I am a Sophomore attending Sonoma State to receive my Teaching Credential and Bachelors in Liberal Arts within four yea ... read more

Linda D.

• Santa Rosa, CA 95409 ( 8.5 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2016
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Homework Help

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Develop a trust with the student and possess patience and kindness all along the way.
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

Catherine M.

• Napa, CA 94558 ( 21.3 mi )
• Writing Skills 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: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education, Chess

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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.

RaeShawn W.

• San Pablo, CA 94806 ( 25.1 mi )
• Writing Skills 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: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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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.

Monica J.

• Crockett, CA 94525 ( 25.5 mi )
• Expert Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2019
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $95.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group

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My comments on tutoring Writing Skills : Online support for writing/editing essays

I am an expert in math and statistics education with more than 15 years of experience tutoring math and statistics. I have been taught by some of the top professors in the country, if not world, and I bring those lessons to each of my tutoring sessions. I have taught a diversity of students throughout the Bay Area, CA and worked with students from ages 7 to 65, in high school, community colleges, and universities.
My teaching style is friendly, engaging, confident and direct. My philosophy is that tutoring is a short-term service to assist students, and therefore, each student is limited to 8 sessions each semester.

Chelsea A.

• Berkeley, CA 94704 ( 32.8 mi )
• Expert Writing Skills Tutor

• Female Age 21
• Member Since: 07/2022
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $25.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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Many of my previous jobs have surrounded helping others. Whether that was through tutoring and teaching or customer service. Growing up I also tutored my younger sister and my cousin who has a learning disability. I have always been passionate about helping others, especially through education. Currently, I am pursuing a major in Sociology at the University of California Berkeley in hopes of becoming a teacher for K-12 students and eventually a college professor.

Benjamin J.

• Napa, CA 94558 ( 10.5 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $50.00 /hr

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I have a diverse field of experience. I received a dual B.A. in Linguistics and Anthropology in 2006. This allows me to understand language tutoring at a deeper level than most tutors. This foundation has been augmented by 5 years of teaching experience in ESOL, History, Academic Writing, and Professional interview training which I have conducted all over the world. In 2009, I received my MA in applied linguistics. This degree worked as a capstone to perfect my teaching style in regards to ESL.
I try to foster independent learners. If the pupil is perpetually dependent on the teacher, then nothing is gained- money and efforts are wasted. My techniques push students to acquire the skills and tools they need on their own. Everyone can aspire to this level of sucess if they try. I look forward to making a difference in your life, with your help.

Marc P.

• Camp Meeker, CA 95419 ( 16.4 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Chess

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My approach to teaching is to provide what is needed, and sometimes that is not limited to the explicit task at hand. As an English teacher/tutor, I have often found that, rather than merely showing students how to recognize a complete sentence and use correct punctuation and grammar, the more important thing is to prove to them that they can think, and that they are intelligent. To this end, I use gentle Socratic questioning to stimulate students, loosen them up, get them interested, and increase their comfort. Often, what comes out of a student's mouth is surprisingly wonderful, and I quickly say, "That's great! Write that down!"
I was a community college English teacher for 12 years at Vista Community College in Berkeley, CA (now Berkeley City College). I taught in a special program tailored to working adults who had returned to school in order to earn their Associate of Arts de ... read more

Eliza W.

• Vallejo, CA 94591 ( 23.7 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $61.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Continuing Education

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After ten years working as a nurse in different facilities, I have finally found what I really like to do most-teaching.I have an MBA in Business Administration which I hope one day will enable me to open and operate my own business. For the time being, I enjoy teaching others how to read, write and moreover manage their daily physical exercise while maintaining a good sense of humor.
Teaching children of all ages is fun and a good learning experience. Because each child is unique, and with that uniqueness, I treat them as an individual. I believe as an adult, we have to teach the children the right way in life so they can grow up knowing what is right from wrong. I believe, I can give them the tool that will enable them to grow and be a respectable person. I believe, I can make a different in their lives.

Barbara H.

• Fairfield, CA 94533 ( 28.7 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $61.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills

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My teaching style depends on the needs of the particular students. I assess the style needed for a particular lesson and use visuals, such as PowerPoint presentations, textbooks, as well as audio, with such tools as are available after individual assessments. I have a great deal of experience teaching ESL.
Even before I went to college and earned my B.A., I had already taught two years of ESL in Kachin State, Burma. I came back to the US and earned my degree in East Asian Studies at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. A few months after I graduated I went to the People's Republic of China and taught English as a Second Language from 2003 through 2006. In addition, I have completed all coursework for my M.A. in General Education, however, I have not finished the degree which requires student teaching. I am currently employed as a substitute teacher for two local school d ... read more

Dr William B.

• Berkeley, CA 94708 ( 31.8 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education, Chess

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Students learn best when they feel vested in the process of learning and excited about the journey; it is always my goal to convey my passion for the learning experience and my partnership with the student in that process. I am a firm believer in active learning and thus avoid rote memorization exercises and merely showing students how to do something. I help them to wrestle with the materials, to look at concepts from every possible angle, and to learn the importance of synthesizing information and determining what is wheat and what is chaff. I am patient and friendly with my students, but my focus is always on preparing them as learners.
As a teacher and tutor for over 27 years, I have had the pleasure of helping students explore their potential, find their passion, and excel in their learning experiences. I have been the Editor-in-Chief of several journals, and have written more ... read more