Jennifer B.

• Los Altos, CA 94022 ( 20.2 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20 to $60 /hr
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing

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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.

Magda H.

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

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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 Composition 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, Creative Writing

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Composition is one of my top subjects! I have exceptional literary skills and am an excellent editor

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 ( 22.2 mi )
• Expert Composition 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: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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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 ( 22.4 mi )
• Experienced Composition 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, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

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 )
• Composition 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, Creative Writing

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English Tutor: Critical reading and writing skills

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 writing skills, grammar, and vocabulary. I can help your student reach their educational goals in any subject from creative writing, to study skills, to SAT and ACT preparation. My experience volunteering at the Tech Museum in downtown San Jose has provided me with additional experience working with children and allowed me the opportunity to engage children and adults of all ages in the processes of ... read more

lynn z.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 23 mi )
• Expert Composition 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, Creative Writing

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My comments on tutoring Composition : As an English teacher I focus on critical thinking, reading and writing. Students work from a rubric and the Bay Area Writing Process.

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

Veronica W.

• Fremont, CA 94538 ( 25.9 mi )
• Composition Tutor

• Female Age 42
• Member Since: 05/2012
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $50.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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American ESL Instructor who has studied Mandarin.

I teach both one-on-one at your home and in a group setting at corporate offices when hired. I have material suggestions to help with the lessons and the student can choose. I create a customized lesson plan according to the students learning needs and preferences.
I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2008 with a B.A. in Anthropology. Before that I received a TEFL Certificate and an A.A. in Liberal Arts. My ESL Teaching Experience is as follows: -2 years teaching ESL to elementary and junior high school students in Taiwan. -1 year teaching ESL privately and as a freelance ESL Trainer in Silicon Valley,CA,USA. You can reach me at my website: sites.google.com/site/vweslservices/ My experience in dance is tremendous. I started dancing when I was 5 years old and have not stopped since. The styles of dance I have studied are Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Persian. I am most ex ... read more

Math Mentor K.

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

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

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.
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.

Elizabeth M.

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

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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 )
• Composition 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, Creative Writing

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A Little Bit About Me...

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

eric m.

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

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Tutor Extraordinaire: Patient, effective, very experienced.

Patient, persistent, supportive.
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.

Don F.

• San Carlos, CA 94070 ( 11.8 mi )
• Composition 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, Creative Writing

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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.

Amanda C.

• San Francisco, CA 94117 ( 14 mi )
• Experienced Composition Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line
• Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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Composition is one of my top subjects!

• ESL Teacher, 06/14 – Present. Beginning and Intermediate ESL – Teach general English, conversation, pronunciation, grammar. Students are international students visiting from many countries. • Student Teacher, 01/14 – 05/14. Advanced Non-Credit ESL – Provided in-class teacher support, conducted some class activities, especially computer and health literacy incorporating a multi-modal approach. • Teacher-Trainee, 05/13 – 08/13. Vocational ESL – Taught multi-level classes on ESL for Computers and ESL for Career Readiness. Students were international, immigrant, and refugee students from basic to advanced proficiency. • Teaching Assistant, 01/13 – 05/13. ESL Advanced College Composition – Conducted writing conferences, evaluated written assignments, tutored, and provided in-class teacher support • Teaching Assistant, 08/12 – 12/12. Introduction to Linguistics – Conducted group writing ... read more

Christopher O.

• San Francisco, CA 94105 ( 15.8 mi )
• Composition 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: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar

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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 ( 16.1 mi )
• Expert Composition 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: English, Language Arts, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature

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Composition is one of my top subjects! I can guide a student from the beginning of a paper to the end--using a variety of strategies that help them put their thoughts onto paper, organize those thoughts, expand on those thoughts, and create original analysis through a series of prompting questions.

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