Best College English Tutor

I?m based in Oakland, CA. With 22+ years in education, I help students move from knowing the ?what? to understanding the ?how? and ?why.? There?s no magic ? just structured thinking, intentional practice (with a sprinkle or two of whimsy), and partnership. Be ready to exert extra mental effort. I hold a degree in English (secondary emphasis) and TESOL certification. I teach middle school?college English and language arts, along with pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, and intro trigonometry... Read more

Algebra 1, Vocabulary, Grammar, Prealgebra, Reading, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL

I am a published author, MFA graduate, and college English instructor with more than ten years of experience teaching writing, literature, research, rhetoric, and argumentation. I earned my MFA in Creative Writing from Northwestern University and my MA in English from DePaul University, and I have taught college-level writing courses at institutions including Oakton College and Loyola University Chicago. My background allows me to support students not only with grammar and sentence clarity, b... Read more

Grammar, Writing, Proofreading, ACT English, Creative Writing, Essay Writing, Thesis Writing

Hi, I'm Emma! I hold a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing and Poetry and have spent 3+ years as a college English instructor. I have published poems and short stories, and was a finalist in North Carolina State University's Poetry Contest two years in a row. I have won awards in both poetry and fiction, and have attended prestigious writers' conferences across the country. I am currently at work on my first full collection of poetry, as well as a memoir about growing up on a farm ... Read more

Grammar, Writing, English, Literature, Proofreading, SAT Writing, Creative Writing, Essay Writing

Writing can be hard. Doing it alone, when you don't have the right one-on-one help, can make it harder. Whether you need help with the college, transfer, or graduate school admission process (essays, strategy, SAT/ACT essay writing, school choice) or writing a high school or college English essay (or a corporate manual, speech or grant proposal), I can make the process easier for you. I understand different thinking styles, and tailor my approach to them whenever possible. My standards ar... Read more

Grammar, Writing, English, SAT Writing, ACT English, College Counseling

I have been a middle/high school and college English teacher for over twenty years, and a professional tutor for the last nine years. Working with middle or high school students to help them become better writers and readers is my passion. I have a warm, caring and friendly personality, and enjoy working with teenagers from all backgrounds. I have many years experience as a professional, published writer; I can teach students everything from grammar to complex essay organization. I have also ... Read more

Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, English, Literature, Proofreading, SAT Reading

I have been a teacher and tutor for many years. I have certifications in elementary and secondary education. I currently tutor elementary math, middle school math, Algebra I, Algebra II , and Geometry. I also tutor in the areas of grammar, reading, and writing. In the last few years, I have expanded tutoring to college level courses such as Developmental Math, College Algebra, Statistics, and College English. I do tutor students to prep them for the math portions of the ACT, SAT, and TSI. I ... Read more

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, American History, Vocabulary, Grammar, Geometry, Prealgebra, Reading

Hi! My name is Tanya. I have twenty years of professional experience as a writing coach, editor, journalist, and college instructor of English composition and creative writing. I am a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I also hold a master of fine arts degree in creative writing from Pacific University. I taught college English for more than five years through in-person and online formats. I very much enjoyed teaching both academic and creative forms of writ... Read more

Writing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Essay Writing, Fiction Writing

I am a retired college English professor with more than 13 years of teaching experience. I also have 30+ years of experience in the newspaper industry with positions ranging from cub reporter to executive editor. Now that I am retired, I spend most of my time reading, gardening, working out at the gym, and watching great movies. In between, I enjoy spending time with my four grandchildren. I believe that helping students learn is the highest form of human endeavor and that is why I would be ... Read more

Grammar, Writing, English, Literature, ACT English

As a college English instructor, I have spent the past five years teaching composition, rhetoric, and literature in both online and in-person formats. I love challenges and customizing my teaching to each student's style and needs. Let me help your student find success through customized educational solutions and lessons that are built on a knowledge of your student, their individual strengths, and how they think. My education includes an undergraduate degree in philosophy and English, a Mas... Read more

Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, English, Literature, Proofreading, Spelling

Hello! My name is Amy G and I am from Connecticut, but currently live in Coastal Mississippi. I have been a tutor since 1998 and have tutored in all levels K-College in a variety of subjects. My background comprises 6 years of college English teaching , 2 years in 8th grade ELA in addition to being a TA in kindergarten and second grade classrooms. My specialty is 6th-8th grade virtual ELA and I currently tutor through Wyzant and also am a 7-12 substitute teacher. I am looking to continue vi... Read more

American History, Vocabulary, Grammar, General Computer, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Reading, Writing