...My bachelor's degree is in English and I have been helping students strengthen their reading and writing skills since I began tutoring in high school. I have helped many students prepare for the SAT and ACT English sections over the last several years. I am committed to helping students raise their score by tailoring lessons to each student's specific needs and goals. (read more)
...Writing is a part of everything we do, and writing well - and learning to enjoy it - can help you no matter what your goals may be. Writing does not have to be rigid, and your unique perspective always, always matters. It took time, hard work, and support to help me find my voice. (read more)
I'm currently a PhD student in the English department at UC Berkeley. I am from Pennsylvania originally, but have lived all over the country (Philadelphia, Boston, NYC, San Francisco). I am very happy to be settling in the East Bay. I am excited to work with students from the middle school level and up. (read more)
...As a writing coach, I help writers tailor the impact of their writing on others. My skill is extensive, ranging from vocabulary acquisition to research papers. Unlike many tutors, I have a remarkable ability to notice grammar and style patterns in someone’s writing on a first pass and can demonstrate better alternatives, leading to more resonant, sophisticated writing. (read more)
...I have also taken courses in creative writing and write my own poetry and prose. I have tutored students high school age and older in English, helping them prepare for tests such as the CAHSEE and SAT and helping them with their general coursework. I tutor foreign students in English as a Second Language as well. (read more)