"Thank you for your interest in my profile! I hold degrees from Harvard, Northwestern (Medill) and UC Berkeley—in journalism/communication, political science/government and East Asian/Chinese studies. After many years of teaching college, I became a full-time tutor/educational consultant. Though I'm new to Wyzant, I've been honored with dozens of five-star reviews on various well-known third-party review platforms such as Yelp, which you can access by googling "Dan B Writing Editing San Jose CA."

I tutor in the following subject areas: English/writing/composition (which includes proofreading/editing services in most subject areas), journalism/communication/media, political science/government & politics and general social sciences. I also offer coaching with regard to study skills. I work with students—at the high school and college levels—using Google Drive documents in combination with a voice connection (a video component is available if desired). My approach is highly personalized, geared toward the specific needs of the individual learner. International/ESL students welcome! (I also offer Wyzant profile enhancement/improvement and proposal template development for tutors.)

As far as tutoring policies are concerned: I offer free initial consultations (up to 15 minutes in length), schedule permitting. For cancellations, 24-hour minimum advance notice is required. You’re invited to contact me with any questions you might have. PLEASE NOTE that: (1) although I always try to be as helpful as possible, I can’t always be available at the last minute, (2) the special rate currently offered is a promotional one, for a limited time only, and (3) it applies exclusively to application essay proofreading, basic editing and feedback (if requested)." less...