Elizabeth M.

• San Mateo, CA 94403 ( 5.9 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female Age 39
• Member since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30 to $40 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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Hate busywork? Me too! Why not make it MATTER?!

I began my teaching career even before graduating High School. I started volunteering my time with homework help and study skills at the local Boys and Girls Club when I was 16 followed by teaching Remedial English to a small group of ELL students at a partnering elementary school. During college, I continued my passion by joining an organization that teaches life and social skills to developmentally delayed young adults. After graduating from SFSU, I persued my TEFL certification which allowed me to live and teach in China for 6 months, while developing fun an innovative curriculum that allowed young students to start acquiring English skills from scratchet. Since then, I have continued designing hands-on curriculum for English, Literature, Science, Math, Dance, Visual Arts, Life Skills, and College Prep. I have also been a manager, coordinator, coach, and director at several after ... read more

Mahua S.

• Foster City, CA 94404 ( 6.8 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female Age 52
• Member Since: 04/2016
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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Experienced Tutor Elementary School Subjects (K-5)

I have years of experience with tutoring, teaching, and training. After working as a teacher in elementary school for 7 years, I also worked as a volunteer tutor in after school for kids from K-5 in all subjects in elementary schools. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Political science with a Masters Degree in International Relations. I did a Certification on Fundamentals of Computer Science from Phoenix College, Arizona and have credentials in reading, writing and math. Having years of experience, I provide after school tutoring and guidance at our residence for children from Kindergarten - 5th grade. Homework assistance, reading, writing, math, additional art and craft fun, extra educational work on all subjects and free choice activities like board games, art projects, puzzles and reading are provided to the kids. When I first work with a student I assess their abilities both in terms of s ... read more

Amy M.

• Oakland, CA 94605 ( 14.6 mi )
• Expert Writing Skills Tutor

• Female Age 52
• Member Since: 02/2015
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $70.00 to $110.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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My comments on tutoring Writing Skills : This is one of my top skills.

I am a seasoned literary specialist, I GET TANGIBLE RESULTS. I have been the Executive Director of a literary organization for over 20 years, and I have taught all ages of students in elementary, high school and colleges, as well as adults out of college. I have been actively tutoring private students for three years. I absolutely love working with young (and young at heart) people. I have exceptional reasoning, writing, reading and comprehension skills. I excel working with elementary, middle and high school children and youth. I can help with remedial tutoring and advance a gifted student who needs a challenge. I can help your student write successful papers -- from applications to school assignments, sharpen and deepen their capacity for writing, dramatically improve reading skills, and successfully edit school papers. I also support parents in gaining help at school sites. I ... read more

Janet B.

• Oakland, CA 94618 ( 16.7 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 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.

Danny M.

• Berkeley, CA 94703 ( 17.2 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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Read More About Danny M...

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 ( 17.6 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 believe learning should always be engaging and meaningful. It is critical to address individual student learning modalities and needs so the student can experience great success. I have always been a teacher of best practices, meaning incorporating those strategies and methodologies which are the most effective. They work because they promote high student investment and engagement.
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 o ... read more

Jessica G.

• Mountain View, CA 94041 ( 20.1 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female Age 30
• Member Since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $60.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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English Tutor: Critical reading and writing skills

I tend to have a hands-on approach to all of my tutoring methods, regardless of the subject. I want to make learning fun and take the stress out of tackling a challenging subject. I attempt to make any subject relatable to the student I am tutoring, and to provide multiple examples that are easy to understand. I break down seemingly complicated processes into simple and easy to remember steps.
My name is Jessica Grilli and I am currently a student of the University of California at Davis. I am majoring in English and minoring in Sociology and Education, as my future goal is to become a high school English teacher. I have seven years of experience tutoring students of all ages from elementary school to college level. I am great with kids, having grown up with seven brothers and sisters, and I have a passion for education. My areas of expertise are tutoring in critical reading and wr ... read more

Liza W.

• San Jose, CA 95111 ( 33.2 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female Age 46
• Member Since: 05/2013
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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Success isn't give, it's earned. You can Succeed!

I utilize a variety of instructional techniques to help each diverse learner succeed and excel. I believe the most imperative part of teaching is to facilitate a positive rapport with my students and have clear structure for them to work with.
I have taught Social Studies and Language Arts at the middle school and high school levels in Missouri for three years. I have worked with students that are considered at-risk, ELD, and students with special needs (including Autism, remedial studies, learning disabilities, and emotional disturbance disorders). I hold current and valid teaching credentials in both California and Missouri. I am in the last eight months of my Masters Degree at National University for teaching students with special needs. I also hold a Masters in Education in Best Teaching Practices, and Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education.

Inna A.

• Belmont, CA 94002 ( 7.2 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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A Little Bit About Me...

"A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary" I think that this quote about teaching, in a way, reflects my idea on what teaching is all about. One can be a good teacher, whose characteristics encompass good knowledge of the subject matter, understanding the needs of your students, and the ability to apply this knowledge to students' needs. However, an effective teacher does not only pass knowledge on to her students, but makes herself gradually unnecessary: her learners become independent learners as they progress through a course. As a teacher, I always try to be effective in this sense - I foster independence in my students. At the same time, I strive for excellence which will eventually make me a better teacher. This endeavor caused me to reflect on how an excellent teacher is different from a good teacher. The conclusion I have come to is that a gap between a go ... read more

Don F.

• San Carlos, CA 94070 ( 9 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male Age 53
• Member Since: 01/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $100.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group

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Experienced journalist, gifted teacher.

I excel at finding the innate skills of my students and bringing them out. I am not a taskmaster but expect students to be respectful and attentive.
I am a career journalist with many years of experience as a writer, editor, interviewer, reporter, manager and mentor. I have guided younger writers many times and been complemented on my skill in doing so. I also have a hard-science background, having studied Physics at University of California, Santa Barbara.

Sheila Noonan T.

• San Francisco, CA 94118 ( 11.4 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2014
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I love my students, and am dedicated to their success.

I am student oriented, especially for tutoring. I emphasize building student's confidence and mastery of organizational skills, and test prep.
I have been a tutor for over ten years, specializing in Spanish/French. Also, History, ESL, English,Writing,Language Arts etc. Prior to that, I translated Spanish/French for United Airlines International at SFO for their daily Mexico City and Paris flights, from 1992-1996. I delight in helping my students master vocabulary and conversational skills with ease. My job is to promote their self-confidence.

Christopher O.

• San Francisco, CA 94105 ( 11.4 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Male Age 52
• Member Since: 05/2018
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $65.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education, Chess

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Tutor for Several Elementary & College Courses

Depending on the course and student, I vary my teaching style from the Socratic Method (with a lot of questions and answers between the student and me), as well as utilizing real world examples to reinforce concepts. Finally, I strive to move from the basics of a concept, to intermediate types of problems, and build to advanced level. By doing so, I focus on the student's increasing confidence to tackle tough problems.
Extensive experience as both a college adjunct (at 6 different universities) as well as a tutor for various courses, with particular skill assisting students in overcoming exam-related stress and learning blocks. My experience includes teaching children (8 years old and above), as well as diverse college students, including student-athletes, and those with a learning disability/hearing disability. I hold three graduates degrees--it's fair to say that I am a life- ... read more

LeAnn R.

• Menlo Park, CA 94025 ( 13.3 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female Age 55
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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Make school work.

Not all students are successful and the trick is to identify the reasons behind the lack of success. The issues that students have with school are diverse; procrastination, lack of organization, failure to plan, lack of awareness, ineffective habits, learning disabilities, and differences are all possible explanations for school failure. I work with students one on one to help them pinpoint where things break down for them and then work with them to find strategies to help them manage the skills and material they are asked to learn and master. I am there to guide, not just instruct.
I have been in education for 16 years. I specialize in working with students with ADD/ADHD, specific learning disabilities as well as students who underachieve. I have a Master's Degree in Special Education and have successfully worked with students all over the Bay Area to help them realize their ... read more

Chelsea A.

• Berkeley, CA 94704 ( 18.1 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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Read More About Chelsea A...

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.

Candi J.

• Fremont, CA 94536 ( 20.1 mi )
• Writing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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K-12 Successful Special Needs or English Language Tutor

I present concepts in a variety of ways, such as: "hands on," visually, problem-solving, and inquiry-based. I reinforce the concepts each time we have a session. I tutor with a style that is accepting, positive, and where my student's feel comfortable enough to ask questions and become actively involved. All my students are successful learners who have fun learning!
My passion in life is teaching, where I can tutor students on a 1:1 basis! My teaching / tutoring experience includes classroom high school teaching, where my specialties were Math, Science, and English. Also, I tutored middle-schoolers in ESL, Social Studies, and Literature. I enjoy tutoring adukt learners on English and Citizenship. And finally, I have taught private piano lessons and music reading.