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

Hi! I'm Amy, and I truly believe that every student can become a stronger, more confident writer with the right support. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from Louisiana State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Writing. I'm also currently completing a Master of Arts in English Literature. Over the past several years, I've taught college English courses in both traditional and online classrooms, including first year composition, research writing, and literature. I've worked with ... Read more

Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, English, Literature, ACT Reading, ACT English, Creative 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

Hello, I'm Amber! I have been teaching English since 2009, beginning as a high school English teacher where I taught AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition, honors English, and academic writing. Since 2018, I have been a college English instructor in the North Carolina Community College System, teaching composition, research writing, and literature courses. I also currently teach high school students through online courses, continuing to help students strengthen their writ... Read more

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

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

As a former college English instructor, I have a great deal of experience and insight into various teaching methods for all different learners. Additionally, I have worked in the nationally recognized Bloomfield Hills High School, which is at the forefront of integrated learning techniques and a model for secondary schools across the country. My position within the Department of Special Education allowed me to worked directly with students with learning and physical disabilities ranging from... Read more

American History, Vocabulary, Grammar, European History, Reading, Writing, Geography, English

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