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Janet

Experienced tutor in English, writing, law, and politics

I'm an experienced tutor and coach in English (reading, writing, grammar, composition), government, political science, law and LSAT prep. I can help you improve your grades or advance your career. I have a great deal of experience working with ESL learners, including speakers of Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Arabic, and other languages. For the time being, I work exclusively online but will also consider in-person meetings in the Berkeley/Oakland area once the public healt...

law


TOEFL


SAT reading

The SAT Critical Reading section can be a challenge even for excellent students! I can help you learn how to read efficiently, how to approach the questions, and how to use your study time effectively. I can also help you build up your vocabulary so that you can achieve better results.


SAT writing

In order to perform well on the SAT Writing section, you need a firm understanding of the fundamentals of English grammar and style. I can help you learn the most important concepts that will be tested on the SAT. I can also teach you a strategy for approaching the questions and quickly eliminating incorrect answers. I can also help you prepare for the essay-writing section of the SAT. I will show you how to structure your essay, select appropriate examples, use effective transitions, and create strong arguments.


proofreading


LSAT


ESL/ESOL


government & politics


reading


writing


English


Anne Z. from La Jolla, CA

Very helpful, Very professional and Very patient! Thank you so much for the help. I really appreciate the time and work.


Yuri M. from Berkeley, CA

I asked Janet to proofread my personal statement to a graduate program. She corrected my grammatical mistakes and helped me with word choices. By the time we finished working on it, my statement was so much better and more clear! I couldn't be happier. So if you need help with your writing, she is the person to go to! Also, Janet is professional in every aspect. She wrote me back within a few hours every time I had questions. She was flexible when I asked her to change the meeting time the night before our session. She wasted no time when I met her in person to go over the statement. I'm happy I spent some time to find the "right tutor" because I'm definitely seeking her help again in the future!


Suzi G. from Lafayette, CA

Janet is very patient, and helped me with my doubts. She came to my place on time and began to teach me what I really needed to know. Thanks, WyzAnt, for helping me find Janet.


Carmen Z. from Oakland, CA

I met Janet in March 2014. We have already had at least 30 sessions. She is not only intelligent and patient but she is also very flexible. I just want to say "Thank you!" to her. Hopefully, when other students are looking for some serious help on their writing they will consider Janet. My favorite English tutor!


Mariko P. from El Cerrito, CA

Janet responded to my original request for tutoring within an hour and we arranged a meeting within 2 days. She is prompt, comes prepared, and she is very patient and understanding. She explains words and concepts in accessible language and provides excellent tips on improving critical reading and writing skills. I highly recommend Janet. If only I had found her years ago!


Zhiyan W. from San Francisco, CA

Janet gave me some career advice (tips on job questions and answers, translation issues, etc). Very helpful once again. Thanks!


Troy A. from Fairfield, CA

I have been working with Janet for more than 18 months, and she is extremely reliable and knowledgeable. I have always been able to reach Janet. She has worked with me as late as 1 am in the morning. What else can I say!


Sheri C. from San Leandro, CA

Janet is one of the better tutors that I've had in the last few years. Janet was patient when I did not understand a concept that pertained to LSAT. I highly recommend her to anyone who is having difficulty with this test.


Stephen L. from San Jose, CA

This review is for a graduate course in the intersection of education and law. Janet is very patient, kind, and wants you to do well. It is wonderful to find a teacher/tutor that really cares. She is wonderful to talk about content, and she knows how to explain statutes in layman terms. She deconstructs tough text and explains it in a simple way. My point is that she is the best tutor, and I would recommend her to anyone who is struggling with issues with writing or breaking down complex text. She is wonderful.


Maria B. from South San Francisco, CA

Janet is an incredible tutor. She adjusts her instruction to my specific needs and always comes with new ideas and worksheets to address those needs.


Jamiella O. from San Ramon, CA

Janet is an awesome tutor and a great person to work with. She has exceptional writing skills and knowledge of law. She is patient and kind and easy to work with. I am so glad that I found her here on WyzAnt. Thank you, Janet.


Kad G. from Oakland, CA

Janet is a great person to work with; she helped me with MCAT Verbal section and was very helpful. She gave me shortcuts to analyze passage and author's main idea. I would recommend her for composition analysis & comprehension. Excellent tutor.


George L. from Albany, CA

Janet is the most responsible, patient tutor for my daughter! She is excellent in tutoring my daughter in writing. My daughter has learned a lot from her!


Stacy R. from San Francisco, CA

I had a great experience with Janet. She was always very responsive via both email and during our sessions. I really appreciated her clear explanations and her encouragement of sharing my own thoughts on the material. I would definitely request support from her again!


F R. from Danville, CA

Janet B. is one of the best and most dedicated tutor we have ever worked with. We are so thankful for her.


Brandon M. from Berkeley, CA

Janet does a fantastic job of making the material easy to understand. She has been an extraordinary tutor for my professional writing course. I highly recommend Janet.


Victoria K. from Richmond, CA

Given the time and restriction, you still proofread in a timely and meticulous manner, and return my emails in a quick fashion. Your professionalism exceed my expectation. I appreciate that you're still patient when I repetitively show frustration and difficulty in grasping meanings on articles and tenses. Thank you for dedicating your time to help me.


Hong N. from San Jose, CA

Janet responses to my email every fast. She did a very good job in helping me proofread my papers.


Alison R. from Oakland, CA

Janet is both a good lawyer and a good teacher. She understands the law and is able to distill critcal elements into an outline. She is affable, patient and knowledgeable. I will seek her advice whenever I need help.


Ana V. from Oakland, CA

Janet is a great tutor. She is professional, patient, non-judgmental, and she possesses a great sense of humor. She takes the time to explain the topics to you, answers all of your questions, and makes sure you understand before going on to the next topic. If you need to work on improving your grammar, English for business or content development, she is the one. She will look for all possible resources and tailor the class to your needs. I have been taking classes with Janet for over two months and I am so pleased with her teaching methodology. She is a professional in all senses!


SANGHOON N. from Albany, CA

I appreciate your help. If it were not for your help, I could not manage my life here. Thanks again! If you happen to come to my country, feel free to contact me. I'll treat you 'traditional food'.


Martin J. from Antioch, CA

Janet helped me a lot when I was preparing for law school finals. She makes the subjects easy to understand and helped me greatly with the analysis of my writing.


Michael L. from Lafayette, CA

Janet seems to be more than a tutor. She mentors both of my daughter's who are in the 7th and 8th grade. She understood from almost the very first time, what they needed to work on and created a program that focused on those needs. She makes it entertaining, topical and most of all keeps the girls interested in writing. Could not give a higher recommendation than Janet!


Amy W. from San Francisco, CA

Janet is very helpful with my paralegal studies especially on reviewing my homework, etc. Her work is very thorough and to the point. Thanks so much, Janet!


Hailey Y. from Emeryville, CA

I'm from Korea and working at a company in bay area. I wanted to improve listening and speaking in English to communicate well with my co-workers. I learned a lot from Janet who is helping me learn many expressions and practice to speak in English well. Thanks!


Lingxiao O. from Albany, CA

She is really an excellent tutor. She told me a lot about the culture, geography and something else about America. She always corrected my mistakes patiently. It was very lucky to be her student.


Sandeep B. from Berkeley, CA

She improved my grammar and sentence structure greatly. She reviewed my essays on time and I was very pleased by services.


Thais V. from Albany, CA

Janet is a great tutor. She is really helping me with my writing, and most important, with my pronunciation problem. I strongly recommend her.


Sandeep B. from Berkeley, CA

She improved my grammar and sentence structure greatly. She reviewed my essays on time and I was very pleased by services.


Amanda M. from Los Angeles, CA

Janet reviewed my prior essays in order to help me improve on this current essay. She really helped me organize the essay to make it more clearer! I would definitely recommend her!


Lizzie F. from Oakland, CA

Janet has been a great tutor! She's been helping me with LSAT prep and comes to each session prepared with practice questions to go over. She's given me some great tips on test taking strategy and has been consistently patient and attentive during our sessions. I would definitely recommend!


An-Lei H. from Oakland, CA

Janet is a kind and patient listener which is a plus to someone whom English is a second language. She customized my learning plan to help me improve more effectively.


Helen S. from Tustin, CA

Janet reviewed my breach of contract complaint (contract law for paralegals class) on a very short notice and she was able to point me the right direction. She helped me identify some of the important elements and why they need to be addressed. As a result, I received a very good grade on my assignment and I believe my writing has improved.