Private English Tutoring for Mountain View Students
Structured writing instruction, reading strategies, and AP English prep. We help Mountain View students build the skills that make every assignment more manageable, right at your kitchen table.
English Skills We Teach in Mountain View
Every English student gets a plan built around what they actually need, aligned with Mountain View coursework and the specific writing challenges students face.
Essay Writing & Composition Where Most Families Start
Thesis development, paragraph structure, evidence integration, and revision. Mountain View families often come to us when a student understands the reading but can't get their ideas organized on paper. We teach the process step by step until clear writing becomes a habit.
Reading Comprehension & Analysis
Active reading strategies, close analysis, inference, and vocabulary in context. We build the habits that turn passive readers into careful, confident ones who can pull meaning from any text they encounter.
AP Language & Composition
Rhetorical analysis, argument essays, synthesis writing, and exam strategy. We prepare Mountain View students to think critically about how language works and to write persuasively under timed conditions.
AP Literature & Composition
Poetry analysis, prose fiction, literary argumentation, and the open-ended essay. Deep engagement with texts that builds real interpretive skill and the confidence to tackle unfamiliar works on exam day.
Grammar & Mechanics
Sentence structure, punctuation, usage, and style. The foundational skills that make every piece of writing stronger. For many Mountain View students, cleaning up grammar is the fastest way to raise essay grades.
Creative Writing & Voice Development
Narrative voice, storytelling, journaling, and personal essays. For students who want to develop their own style and enjoy the writing process, building confidence one piece at a time.
You were very good at breaking down my problems step by step and making sure I got the hang of it. If it was not for you, I would have been stuck in summer school.
Common Questions from Mountain View Families
Do you tutor in-home in Mountain View?
Yes. We tutor in-home across Mountain View, from Old Mountain View to Cuesta Park, Waverly Park, and beyond. We also offer online and hybrid sessions for families who want scheduling flexibility.
Can you help with AP English courses?
Yes. We tutor both AP Language and AP Literature. Many Mountain View students find the jump to AP-level writing demanding. We help them master rhetorical analysis, literary argumentation, and timed essay strategies so they feel prepared and confident.
My student is a strong reader but struggles with writing. Can you help?
This is very common. A student understands the material but has trouble getting ideas organized on paper. We work on building a clear writing process: brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revising. Over time, students learn to express what they know with confidence and structure.
How do you structure English tutoring sessions?
Sessions are tailored to each student. We typically start with whatever the student is working on, whether that's a class assignment, an essay draft, or exam prep. From there, we address the underlying skills that need attention. Every session balances immediate homework needs with long-term skill building.
What does English tutoring cost?
Engagements typically start at $100/hour. We discuss fit, goals, and a realistic plan during the free consultation before making any recommendations. No packages, no pressure.
Clear writing starts with the right support
A 20-minute conversation about where your student's English skills actually stand, what's getting in the way, and what a practical plan forward looks like. No package pitch. Just a straight answer.