Carrie M.

• Danville, CA 94526 ( 29.5 mi )
• Expert Creative Writing Tutor

• Female Age 45
• Member since: 11/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $35 to $50 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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Creative Writing is one of my top subjects! I have a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing--specifically poetry. Dozens of my poems have been published in print and online. I am a founding editor of The California Journal of Poetics for which I write, edit, and publish book reviews, interviews, essays, criticism, and other bits and pieces about poets and their writing. I have also taken several graduate level courses and workshops in the writing of novels, short stories, micro-fiction, and creative nonfiction. I have worked with some of the best writers in the world. I was the recipient of a creative writing scholarship and a creative writing fellowship during my undergraduate studies.

I am all about positivity. I believe in constructive feedback and intelligent discussion. I am patient and willing to approach a subject or issue from many angles until the student is comfortable with the material. I believe that passionate teachers create passionate students. I want people to love this stuff as much as I do!
I have a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing--specifically poetry. Dozens of my poems have been published in print and online. I am a founding editor of The California Journal of Poetics for which I write, edit, and publish book reviews, interviews, essays, criticism, and other bits and pieces about poets and their writing. I have also taken several graduate level courses and workshops in the writing of novels, short stories, micro-fiction, and creative nonfiction. I have worked with some of the best writers in the ... read more

Magda H.

• Oakland, CA 94606 ( 19.6 mi )
• Experienced Creative Writing Tutor

• Female Age 41
• Member Since: 03/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $70.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Journalism, Composition

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Art tutor, Homework tutor, Learning facilitator!

I have worked in art and graphic design professionally for the past 6 years, however I have been freelancing and creating art for myself since 1998. I previously worked for the Hayward Area Historical Society, which included assisting in design for exhibits as well as some teaching to visiting school groups. I have also been asked to teach small groups of children about art, or help with general homework on numerous occasions.
I work best one-on-one or in small groups, I can adjust my style to what a person needs after speaking with them for a while and understanding how they learn. I've found the best way to teach someone a new way of looking at something is to understand how they currently perceive it.

Amy M.

• Oakland, CA 94605 ( 20.5 mi )
• Expert Creative Writing 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: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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My comments on tutoring Creative Writing : I primarily work with creative writers in my professional life.

I assess the student's level of mastery by listening to parents, communicating with the student (in whatever appropriate way needed) and then doing some basic testing. Once the student is assessed, I design a learning environment and activities that coincide with the student's specific strengths, while adding some elements of challenge. I tend to work in a very focused way for 10-15 minutes, and then add in tactile activities (like Bannana Grams for example) for 10 minutes or so, in order to maintain the student's attention. Children and youth who are struggling to read and write get patient assistance to learn the words correctly. My work will improve writing techniques (including essays and basic writing skills), reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and literary creativity. For younger children I work with acquiring reading skills, word recognition, pattern recognition, spel ... read more

Danny M.

• Berkeley, CA 94703 ( 22.4 mi )
• Expert Creative 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, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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Creative Writing is one of my top subjects!

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.

Jessica G.

• Mountain View, CA 94041 ( 22.7 mi )
• Creative Writing 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: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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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

lynn z.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 23 mi )
• Creative 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, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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You Will Meet Your Learning Goals with Me!

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

Math Mentor K.

• Santa Clara, CA 95055 ( 28.6 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male Age 64
• Member Since: 05/2022
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Composition

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Learning doesn't have to be a chore...

Focused and methodical, but with an easy-going and non-threatening approach which adapts to an individual student's level and preferred style of learning.
Helping learners from 9 to 99 years of age. Whether you're a high school student having trouble with a particular subject, a non-native English speaker needing help with reading/writing, or a member of the workforce looking to get into an HVAC position that requires math skills, I can help. Please visit my NextDoor page, https://nextdoor.com/pages/math-mentor-santa-clara -ca, to read feedback from clients.

Elizabeth M.

• San Mateo, CA 94403 ( 9.7 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female Age 39
• Member Since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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

I believe in a highly individualized approach. We all have different learning styles: visual, auditory, kinisthetic... and many more. What's yours? Learning shouldn't be a chore, but an avenue to becoming a more successful person. I like to set goals with my students and help them knock them out one at a time, creating a lasting sense of accomplishment and heightening motivation for future endeavors.
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 ... read more

Deborah S.

• San Francisco, CA 94132 ( 10.9 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female Age 50
• Member Since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Composition

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More About This Tutor...

EDUCATION 2011 – current MFA in Writing; University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 1997 BFA in Media Arts, Arts Management, and Theater Arts, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE/WRITING COURSES/CERTIFICATION 2012 Switchback ? Associate editor of literary journal 2009 Santa Monica Community College Continuing & Community Educational Program • Short Fiction Workshop (7/14/09-8/18/09) 2005 – 2007 UCLA Extension Program • Essential Beginnings: An Introductory Creative Writing Workshop (4/5-5/10/05) • Novel 1: Writing the First Novel (1/19-3/23/06) • Basic Writing Skills for News Media (7/19-9/13/06) • Creative Writing: Short Story (9/27-12/13/06) • Writing Funny: A Workshop in Creating Humorous Prose (7/11-9/19/07) 2001 California Basic Educational Skills Test Certification; Los Angeles, CA PUBLICATIONS March/April 2008 ... read more

Estela D.

• San Francisco, CA 94112 ( 11.2 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female Age 33
• Member Since: 04/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $25.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group

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I have taken Creative Writing, Creative Reading, Craft of Fiction, Writers on Writing (met with authors and spoke with them about their published books). I have so experience in Literature as well. My professors have work that is published. I will help students reach into their creative side with basic writing exercises, then help them craft their work into a story. I use the book "Writing Fiction" written by Janet Burroway as a reference to craft.

eric m.

• San Francisco, CA 94112 ( 11.2 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male Age 79
• Member Since: 12/2015
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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Tutor Extraordinaire: Patient, effective, very experienced.

I have taught/ tutored at all levels from K through college/ graduate school. I hold a Child development program Director permit in California and a Masters in Teacher from USF School of Education. i also hold a MA in Child development from Cornell, and ac BA in Writing from City University of New York.I am currently completing my PhD in Education. I currently teach English/ Language arts/ Writing and US and World History in a local, Sf, private school. I have many local, current references available. I am a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Patient, persistent, supportive.

Don F.

• San Carlos, CA 94070 ( 11.8 mi )
• Creative Writing 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
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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Experienced journalist, gifted teacher.

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.
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.

Andy H.

• San Francisco, CA 94121 ( 14.3 mi )
• Experienced Creative Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2012
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $75.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare

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Creative Writing is one of my top subjects! Taught creative writing to high school and young adult students for Laney College in Oakland. Subjects include working with poetry, storytelling, dialogue, playwriting, movie treatments.

I'm a fairly intense and mellow person. Focus on specifics comes from an understanding of the goals and overall needs of a given project. Who's my audience and what details do I need to gather to make my point or reveal my position? I prefer leading students to answers using questioning and on-your-feet-experience.
I have over thirty years experience teaching Theatre and Language Arts for public and private educational and performance organizations, including elementary school through junior college classes, and a mime/movement class at Yale University. I have studied at UCLA, San Francisco State University, the Educational Center for the Arts in New Haven CT, and the New School for Social Research in New York City. I've also participated in workshops and performance opportunities with trainers in the styles of Bolivia's Augusto Boal, Sanford Meisner, and the San Francisco Shake ... read more

john s.

• Menlo Park, CA 94025 ( 16.1 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2020
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar

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Good Home work Help Tutor

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Jennifer B.

• Los Altos, CA 94022 ( 20.2 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Composition

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Math, Pre-Algebra -> Pre-Calculus/Stats, English + Biology

I have been tutoring students for several years and have over 300 hours of experience. My students have ranged in academic level from 6th grade through college and in age from 11 to the late 50s. I specialize in tutoring statistics for high school students taking AP Statistics and preparing for the AP Statistics Exam as well as college students taking statistics courses. I also have experience tutoring high school students in English and biology.

Andrew N.

• Oakland, CA 94610 ( 20.7 mi )
• Creative Writing Tutor

• Male Age 34
• Member Since: 07/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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Energetic, Knowledgable, and Affordable!

I am a recent graduate from the University of Maryland- I am an accomplished student, and have worked very hard to become a great writer. I am a fun, energetic, and knowledgable mentor, and (best of all), I charge a lot less than other people! If you want a tutor for your son or daughter who can help them to discover just how cool words can be, then give me a call!