About Riya Chandra
Hi! I’m Riya, a freshman at UC Berkeley studying Rhetoric on a pre-law track. I tutor English/Language Arts, writing, reading comprehension, and history/social studies, with a focus on helping students organize their ideas and communicate clearly. I’ve led writing-focused programs through community literacy work and served as President of my school’s literary magazine, so I love helping students strengthen both academic writing and confidence. My sessions are structured, supportive, and focused on building skills students can use independently in school.
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Classes Offered
APUSH: DBQs, LEQs, and How to Write Like an AP Student
A writing-focused APUSH course that teaches students how to succeed on DBQs, LEQs, and SAQs. We’ll practice sourcing, contextualization, argument structure, and earning points consistently.
AP Lit: Close Reading + High-Scoring Literary Analysis Essays
A focused AP Literature course designed to strengthen close reading, interpretation, and essay writing. Students will learn how to write sophisticated analysis under time pressure, with feedback that mirrors AP expectations.
College Apps + Essays: Personal Statement to Final Draft
A step-by-step college application writing course that helps students brainstorm, draft, and polish a personal statement and supplemental essays. Students will learn how to write with voice, structure, and authenticity—without sounding generic.
AP World: Writing Skills + How to Earn Points on Every Essay
This course teaches students how to write high-scoring AP World SAQs, DBQs, and LEQs using clear structure, historical reasoning, and evidence. We focus on how to earn points consistently, not just memorizing content.
AP Lang: Rhetoric + Argument Writing That Scores
This AP Language course helps students master rhetorical analysis, argument writing, and evidence-based reasoning. Students will learn how to write with clarity and control, improve sophistication, and perform under timed conditions.
Beginner Latin: Foundations, Translation, and Latin Roots
A beginner-friendly Latin class focused on building confidence with vocabulary, grammar, and translation. Great for students new to Latin or needing a stronger foundation for school.
AP Psychology: Study Smarter + FRQs That Earn Points
This AP Psychology course helps students master the most-tested AP Psych concepts, build strong vocabulary, and improve performance on multiple choice + FRQs. We’ll focus on understanding (not memorizing), learning how to apply terms correctly, and practicing the writing style the AP exam expects.
9th and 10th grade English
A structured English class for high school students to build stronger reading comprehension, literary analysis, and essay writing skills. We’ll practice the exact skills teachers grade: clear thesis statements, evidence-based paragraphs, and confident discussion.
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