Best Literature Tutors

My primary focus is helping university applicants with strategizing, planning, and revising their application essays: - College essays - Transfer essays - Graduate school essays - Scholarship essays With twenty-five years' experience in teaching writing, I've earned a solid reputation for helping applicants garner admission to universities like Yale, Columbia, MIT, Princeton, and Brown. (See below.) PUTTING YOUR MIND AT EASE The college application process can be immensely daunting, for stud... Read more

American History, European History, Writing, English, Literature, College Counseling, Social Studies

I have 40 years' experience working with students with special needs or needing extra academic support. Within the public school and privately, I have tutored in all subjects at the secondary and elementary level. I worked with private students for years or for the time needed for test preparation or support in a specific subject. I have worked privately doing independent tutoring, in the public school and in private school with students on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, with specific le... Read more

American History, Biology, Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL

Greetings! My name is Krista - UNMC and U.N.O. alumna (and Ph.D. Candidate) currently working for the Department of Epidemiology in the Public Health field. As a cancer research scientist, I have always enjoyed mentoring and teaching others science and business. I have had excellent mentors throughout my academic career, and I have come to value the knowledge and guidance these experiences have provided. Providing a safe and encouraging teaching environment while challenging my students is my... Read more

Biology, Vocabulary, Grammar, Microsoft Excel, Reading, Writing, English, Physiology

Students tell me that I help them with admission tests and applications to become more successful than they ever thought possible in gaining admissions, as well as in having outstanding careers. I especially enjoy helping those with uncommon learning characteristics. How? I teach everyone to understand what the test makers and admissions officers have in mind and customize my approach to fit a student?s specific strengths. As a graduate-school professor and educational researcher, I bring a ... Read more

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

Hello, my name is Michelle, and I am a patient teacher who has been tutoring students of all ages since 2013. I have tutored many students that have been identified with special needs including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD/ADD, anxiety, OCD,, and dyslexia. Prior to tutoring, I taught high school science for five years and middle school math and science for two years. I have a PhD in biology, a multiple subject teaching credential for elementary education, a biotechnology certificate, and a ... Read more

Algebra 1, Biology, Vocabulary, Grammar, Microsoft Word, Prealgebra, Reading, Writing

I taught English AP 11 for 12 years, and during this time helped students prepare for the AP exam with tips and tricks for their writing. I am also able to help students craft essays and organize their thoughts. Additionally, I have an interest in helping teachers, or budding teachers, who are interested in curriculum development and lesson plans that are engaging and focused for student learning. Tutoring is a unique experience because instead of a large classroom environment, it provides... Read more

Writing, English, Literature

With the 2010-2011 school year, Mr. P celebrated his twentieth year as a teacher with the Alameda Unified School District and twenty-two years in the profession, having taught in both high school and middle school. A former Teacher of the Year, now retired from the Alameda Unified School District, he is so glad to be able to continue working with students as a private tutor. He currently holds four valid California Single-Subject Teaching Credentials in French, History, English, and Latin, ... Read more

American History, Grammar, European History, French, Microsoft PowerPoint, Latin, Reading, Writing

How will your college application stand out from the rest? The answer is deceptively simple: write an essay that no one else could possibly write. My approach to the college essay is simple and effective. It?s a dialogue-driven process that frees students up to write about what really matters, and they often learn more about themselves along the way. My students have found that it eases a lot of stress, and more importantly, that it?s effective. 85% of my students over the past 5 years have ... Read more

Algebra 1, Reading, Writing, Literature, World History, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, SSAT

Hello! My name is Haley and I have more than 10 years of tutoring and editing experience. I have a Bachelor's degree in both Math and Political Science. I also have a PhD-track Master's degree in Political Science-- which has given me training and experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods and designs, academic writing and editing, and undergraduate mentoring and grading. Are you looking for math or standardized test tutoring? Over the last decade, I've worked with stude... Read more

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Vocabulary, Grammar, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus

I have 17 years of experience in education, serving as an English teacher, assistant principal, principal, curriculum director, and educational consultant. My Bachelor's degree is in English Language and Literature for secondary education, my Master's degree is in literature, and my Education Specialist degree and Ph.D. are both in educational leadership. I hold an active teaching certificate in both English and psychology for grades 6-12, my administrative certificate spans grades K-12, an... Read more

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