Find a Briones, CA English - English Tutor
Guillaume F. - $80.00/hr - Walnut Creek, CA - View Guillaume F. >>
...First, I am a trained International Baccalaureate English teacher, guiding students through the careful analysis of both literary and nonliterary (including visual) texts. I have taught 1st-year composition, reading, and critical thinking college courses. I’m equally comfortable with native and... (read more)
Darren H. - $219.00/hr - Walnut Creek, CA - View Darren H. >>
...Reading questions are like math questions: you can always find unambiguous evidence in the passage for the right answer as long as you know what to look for. Having background knowledge also helps. Because the U.S. history passages often deal with the Constitution or early feminism, it's a good idea to review those topics in your History book. (read more)
Blake S. - $120.00/hr - Berkeley, CA - View Blake S. >>
...I have tutored multiple students in standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT, one of whom was accepted to NYU. I also have experience tutoring students in essay writing and effective persuasive writing. Personally, I received a 35 on the ACT English section and a 36 composite score on the ACT when I took it in high school. (read more)
RD H. - $45.00/hr - Pittsburg, CA - View RD H. >>
...In the course of discussion, prominent classical as well as contemporary authors and their works from various literary periods are examined. Proofreading symbols and tips on how to successfully proof one's own or another's work are discussed. Infallible methods for catching typographical errors... (read more)
Lauren L. - $55.00/hr - Berkeley, CA - View Lauren L. >>
...My students have won regional, state, and national awards; last year, all 10 of my students over two events placed and won medals in every competition (5 competitions this year), both on a national level and regional level, which is very hard to accomplish. Additionally, I have won my school spe... (read more)