The Best ACT English Tutors in Alameda, CA

I am an experienced tutor with a PhD from UC Berkeley and a wide array of teaching and tutoring experience. I'm also a professional writer and editor who has published widely in national publications like CNN, Politico, NPR and the LA Times. I can help your student prepare their college application essays, including...See Rebecca's full profile

I earned my Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Clemson (’19), where my research wove together machine learning, biostatistics, and collective-intelligence theory. After Clemson I joined Stanford’s Biomedical Data Science department as a research scientist, building Python- and R-based pipelines for genomics and...See Lorenzo's full profile

I'm Tom! I designed and completed one of the world's first interdisciplinary doctorates in AI Ethics at UC Berkeley. Before that, I first earned a Bachelor's degree, double majoring in Philosophy and Sociology and earning a Best Senior Thesis award. I then lived for two years in Europe, first as a Fulbright Scholar in...See Thomas's full profile

ACT English is about understanding the basics of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. It's about understanding how "particles" of language like adverbs and conjunctions help create transitions from one idea to another as we express ourselves in logical and subtle ways.See James's full profile

Hi, I'm Jacob. I am a PhD Candidate in History at the University of California, Berkeley. Before coming to Berkeley, I graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin-Cities, earning a Bachelor's degree in History with honors. While I specialize in the history of the Soviet Union, I have expertise in American...See Jacob's full profile

Hi, I'm Dana, and I have been tutoring for over 10 years! Since earning my Bachelor's Degree in English (minor in Teaching) at U.C. Davis, I have taught English grammar, reading and writing in classrooms, small groups and one-on-one settings to a wide variety of ages and abilities. My students have ranged from young,...See Dana's full profile

Greetings! I proudly educate as a tutor, teacher, and school administrator with state credentials. I am a UC Berkeley grad with my BA in English and my MA in Educational Leadership (Principal Leadership Institute). I earned my teaching credential with Tulane University. Even though I retired early to write, I keep...See Stephen's full profile

As an English Language Arts teacher and tutor and a grammar expert, I can teach students strategies for performing their best on the ACT English section. The ACT English section addresses English grammar and usage as well as rhetorical skills. As an experienced grammar teacher, I can help students sharpen...See Marie's full profile

I have an expertise in education and financial solutions. In my previous experience, I have also worked in South Florida mentoring in a Florida high school where I also conducted testing for ESL students, and reading comprehension and math tutoring sessions. Having served as an adviser for the Mentoring Future Leaders...See GLENN's full profile

Hi, I'm Caitlin! I'm a data scientist with a background in maths and computer science, based in SF. I've been tutoring since 2017, helping students master topics ranging from algebra and calculus to Python and machine learning. I love breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps, and my approach...See Caitlin's full profile

I graduated from Cornell University and Yale Law. I have many years of experience tutoring in a wide variety of subjects and all ages, from small kids to junior high to high school, and kids with learning disabilities. I am also available to tutor adults who are preparing for the GRE, LSAT, or wish to learn a second...See Romy's full profile

I have twelve years of experience teaching programming, test prep, statistics, finance, and business courses. I have authored five textbooks on Python Statistics, Python Machine Learning, Python Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, and Software Development. I tutored an undergraduate Business Statistics course for...See Bernard's full profile

36 on ACT English and Writing portionsSee Ariya's full profile

Did you know PhD stands for "Doctor of Philosophy" and "philosophia" means a love of learning/wisdom? Experience a love of learning and the ultra-satisfying “Aha!" moments as we work together. I specialize in math, test preparation, and writing and over 20+ years, I’ve worked with students of all ages. In a...See Menaka's full profile

AP Language and Composition: Straight As and scored a 5 on the AP Exam.See Aditya's full profile

I am a recent college graduate from Stanford University, where I double majored in Economics and Film & Media Studies. And for the past four years I have also worked as a professional tutor or teacher's assistant for a variety of companies and organizations, including Stanford University. During this time, I have...See Raymond's full profile

Hi prospective students, my name is Ricky, and I have over ten years of experience as a professional tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because it helped me achieve academic success in my own life. I struggled with certain subjects when I was a child, but ended up being valedictorian when I graduated from Woodside...See Richard's full profile

I'm Sarina. I graduated from Barnard, Columbia University with a major in Economics and a minor in South Asian Studies and Education. I worked at Goldman Sachs for the last year and am now a Master's Student at Columbia's Teacher's College. I have helped multiple students with college applications and my students have...See Sarina's full profile

Having tested these strategies in the January 2016 ACT and scoring a perfect 36, I know that the key to excelling in ACT English is to test for objectively correct choices by plugging in and noting specific mechanics, including subject-verb agreement, proper verb tense, proper adjective/adverb usage,...See Randy's full profile

Hello VC Students and professionals, Let me share what you can expect when working with me, along with some information about my education, experience, skills, and hobbies. Whether you’re coming to me to help with VC work, professional development, or business cases and challenges, I will: • Chat with you...See Reina's full profile

I’ve been a private tutor for many years and also work onsite as a tutor at a college prep high school in San Francisco, CA. I provide academic support for all subjects K-12 and assist college students with math and writing. I’m also highly experienced with test prep for the SSAT, HSPT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, CBEST,...See Jason's full profile

Hello! My name is Madeline (Maddie) Alvendia Johnson, B.A., E.d.M. I am an educator, activist, and life-long learner based in Oakland, California. I received my B.A. in History from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I graduated in three years. I received my E.d.M. (Master's in Education) from Harvard...See Madeline's full profile

[I appreciate all inquiries and respond promptly to inquiries, but not mass emails to multiple tutors.] Dr. Jeffrey was a university lecturer and tutor from 2003-2017. He has helped students of all ages, including secondary school, college, postgraduate, and executive clients. From 2020-22, he helped almost 30...See Jeffrey's full profile

I have been tutoring since 2005 in various subjects such as high school and college math, SAT/ACT test prep, high school and college biology including chemistry and physics. My education is in Molecular and Cell Biology from University of California Berkeley (UCB). I received a Masters of Science in Applied Anatomy and...See Yanina's full profile

As an experienced educator and therapist with doctoral level training, I have a passion for helping individuals of all ages and backgrounds achieve their full potential. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in both teaching and therapy, I offer a unique skill set that enables me to provide...See Mary's full profile