Expository Writing Tutors in Hillsborough, CA
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Education
PhD in English Literature from U.C. Berkeley, 2015
Experience
I enjoy showing students how to "close-read" literature and how to develop their ideas and observations into an expository essay . The practice of close-reading involves learning to "scan" lines of poetry as wells as discussing the novel at the level of the form . These are...
Education
UC Berkeley - BA, English Language & Literature, minor in Creative Writing , graduated with high honors. The Wright Institute -...
Experience
Google the title to read it ! Experience with a wide variety of literature, writing styles, classes with the great professors of UC Berkeley . Experience with college essays and applications, past clients have been accepted at Yale, Columbia, UC Berkeley. 1st Grade,...
Education
I studied Biological Sciences at the University of Oxford and San Francisco State University, concentrating on evolutionary biology,...
Experience
My goal is always to be able to translate a concept, a subject, or an idea into terms that can be understood in the context of the specific person I am talking with . From much experience tutoring friends and family members, I have learned some common issues underlying...
Education
B.A. Classics cum laude, Harvard University, Certificate in Writing UC Berkeley Extension
Experience
*2 years tutoring experience *Former credentialed substitute teacher in Oakland public schools *Experience teaching college workshops on metaphor and voice *Perfect score SAT English *3 years experience as reporter/writer for Chicago City News Bureau, Detroit Free Press...
Education
University of Berkeley, Ca, B.A. in Sociology, 3.5, c/o 2016
Experience
As needed, refer students to appropriate program staff . Writing Tutor for SLC Writing Program at UC Berkeley As an individual writing tutor, I met with students that were assigned to me each week for one hour . One of the most important aspects was knowing what the...
Education
PhD in English and American Literature, Stanford University (2015) MA in English and American Literature, Stanford University (2015) BA...
Experience
I've taught undergraduate composition and literature classes at Stanford University, and tutored in reading, writing, literature, test preparation, English as a Second Language, and college and graduate admission essay writing at Stanford and several well-respected tutoring...
Education
BA from Brown University, 2010 (GPA 4.0) MFA in Writing from Pacific University, 2016
Experience
I've been there, and I know what it's like ! I've worked one-on-one with students on a wide range of writing projects, from technical documents to high school essays, to pieces of creative writing . I especially love working with students on any kind of personal essay...
Education
Unlike other tutors, I have been a college writing teacher and tutor for many years. So I bring a teacher's knowledge and skill set to my...
Experience
When I taught composition and literature to college students, I showed my students how to write a powerful thesis and to structure an essay that flows from this thesis . I developed creative assignments to challenge students to think critically about literature . I...
Education
• UC Berkeley, B.A. Political Science, Quantitative Methods - 3.96 GPA • Free University of Berlin, Cert. European Politics - First...
Experience
National Champion, Open Parliamentary Debate, Phi Rho Pi Nationals ? U.S . National Silver Medalist, Open Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Phi Rho Pi Nationals ? U.S . National Bronze Medalist, Impromptu Speaking, Phi Rho Pi Nationals ? Scored in the 99th percentile of SAT...
Education
University of Chicago 2015: - Economics (Major-Specific Honors) - Public Policy (Major-Specific Honors) College Awards: College...
Experience
I look forwarding to tailoring our tutoring sessions to your unique strengths, goals, interests, and challenges, and to helping you gain confidence in your academic performance . Bottom line ? I'm excited to help you perform your absolute best, and look forward to working...
Education
Recently graduated with Honors from New York University with my BA in English and American Literature. Moving to England in October...
Experience
Professional/published photographer specializing in portraiture, concert and event photography - 6+ years of French experience Both my writing and photography have been published through many different medias . I've proofread/edited countless essays from my peers (and...
Education
Princeton University B.A. in Molecular Biology with a Certificate in Global Health and Health Policy Graduated 2015 (GPA: 3.6, cum...
Experience
falciparum and P . vivax, the two deadliest strains of human malaria Publications: Siu & Ploss . Modeling Malaria in Humanized Mice: Opportunities and Challenges . Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences . Feb 2015 SAT Math, ACT Writing, PSAT Writing Skills, SAT...
Education
University of Cambridge, BA in Linguistics; University of Edinburgh, MSc in Cognitive Science; University of California, Berkeley, PhD...
Experience
I strongly believe in the power of the growth mindset and internal drive as a means of achieving one's goals as well as life satisfaction . That being said, developing a genuine passion for learning tends to have a tangible effect on one's scores . For instance, I scored...
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - BS, Journalism
Experience
So, after ten years, I turned the reins over to someone else and returned to what I most love, working directly with students as a tutor . While not a credentialed classroom teacher, I have sought and found teaching and training opportunities at virtually all of the...