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James P. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
James P.
65/hour

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

I have just retired from teaching in California after 22 years, having passed the CBEST myself. In addition, I worked for several years as a Mentor teacher on various projects. As well, I served as a BTSA Mentor for first- and second-year...

5.0 (1210)
65/hour
4,411 hours tutoring

I have just retired from teaching in California after 22 years, having passed the CBEST myself. In addition, I worked for several years as a Mentor teacher on various projects. As well, I served as a BTSA Mentor for first- and second-year...

Kimberly L. Fort Worth, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kimberly L.
55/hour

Credentialed with Master's in Education with 5 years CBEST/CSET Prep

I prepare aspiring teachers for the CBEST/CSET certification exams. I am experienced, capable and patient; I tailor my lesson plans to the unique learning styles of my students by utilizing an authentically prepared study guide and the...

4.9 (243)
55/hour
1,285 hours tutoring

I prepare aspiring teachers for the CBEST/CSET certification exams. I am experienced, capable and patient; I tailor my lesson plans to the unique learning styles of my students by utilizing an authentically prepared study guide and the...

Sammie W. Carlsbad, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sammie W.
40/hour

37 Years Teaching & Tutoring Math | Patient, Expert Instruction

I am a Certificated Math Teacher with 20+ Years of Teaching Experienced. Not only did I complete the CBEST, I aced it. Between this and my other projects, I solve math problems all day every day. I have NEVER had a student fail. I take a...

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4.9 (33)
40/hour
73 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response time is based on Sammie’s active hours, which are 1:00 am - 2:00 pm UTC.

I am a Certificated Math Teacher with 20+ Years of Teaching Experienced. Not only did I complete the CBEST, I aced it. Between this and my other projects, I solve math problems all day every day. I have NEVER had a student fail. I take a...

Francesca P. Castro Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Francesca P.
75/hour

College and High School Physics and Math

I took the CBEST as part of joining the Santa Clara Teacher Credentialing program and passed without studying on the first try. I regularly tutor almost all of its topics at an equal or higher level than they are presented in the exam.

4.9 (1203)
75/hour
6,976 hours tutoring

I took the CBEST as part of joining the Santa Clara Teacher Credentialing program and passed without studying on the first try. I regularly tutor almost all of its topics at an equal or higher level than they are presented in the exam.

Jeffrey K. Pikesville, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeffrey K.
65/hour

Expertise in Math Sections of CBEST

The questions in the CBEST Mathematics section require you to solve mathematical problems. Most of the questions are presented as word problems. The questions are from three skill factors: (1) estimation, measurement, and statistical...

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5.0 (1153)
65/hour
3,879 hours tutoring

The questions in the CBEST Mathematics section require you to solve mathematical problems. Most of the questions are presented as word problems. The questions are from three skill factors: (1) estimation, measurement, and statistical...

David U. Sacramento, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David U.
60/hour

Dave the Math Tutor

In my case, I have 30 years of experience in tutoring not only algebra and geometry, but also trigonometry, calculus, differential equations, statistics, number theory, and more. I have also tutored specifically for the CBEST on a number of...

4.9 (475)
60/hour
1,935 hours tutoring

In my case, I have 30 years of experience in tutoring not only algebra and geometry, but also trigonometry, calculus, differential equations, statistics, number theory, and more. I have also tutored specifically for the CBEST on a number of...

Fabia F. Idaho Falls, ID, available for online & in-person tutoring
Fabia F.
59/hour

Experienced Tutor with Harvard Master's degree

I can help you prepare for the CBEST quickly and efficiently, by identifying your weaknesses and then reinforcing your understanding and language usage. I am available both or face-to-face tutoring, as well as for on-line (Skype,...

5.0 (2356)
59/hour
9,070 hours tutoring

I can help you prepare for the CBEST quickly and efficiently, by identifying your weaknesses and then reinforcing your understanding and language usage. I am available both or face-to-face tutoring, as well as for on-line (Skype,...

Ellen W. Gardena, CA, available for online tutoring
Ellen W.
70/hour

Credentialed Teacher with 20+ Years of Education Experience

I took the CBEST as an entry requirement for my teaching credential program. Since then, I have taught in both public and private classrooms and have experience helping students in preschool through college. I have experience teaching...

5.0 (41)
70/hour
120 hours tutoring

I took the CBEST as an entry requirement for my teaching credential program. Since then, I have taught in both public and private classrooms and have experience helping students in preschool through college. I have experience teaching...

Jason H. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason H.
140/hour

Highly Experienced Tutor

I have over 10 years of experience helping students prepare for all sections of the CBEST. My background in standardized test prep - SSAT, ACT, SAT, GRE, and GMAT - is extensive. With the math section, I find many adults need a solid...

4.9 (61)
140/hour
153 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jason’s active hours, which are 11:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

I have over 10 years of experience helping students prepare for all sections of the CBEST. My background in standardized test prep - SSAT, ACT, SAT, GRE, and GMAT - is extensive. With the math section, I find many adults need a solid...

John L. Melrose, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John L.
40/hour

Experienced Tutor Specializing in TEAS/GED/AP History/ Ap Human Geog.

I am also certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to teach all of the subjects covered on the CBEST. I feel that these facts qualify me to tutor students for the CBEST exam.

5.0 (647)
40/hour
2,786 hours tutoring

I am also certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to teach all of the subjects covered on the CBEST. I feel that these facts qualify me to tutor students for the CBEST exam.

Evan W. Newhall, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Evan W.
169/hour

Top-Rated Test Prep (SAT / ACT / ISEE / HSPT / SSAT / SCAT) Tutor

I have passed and tutored the cbest test. I go over the Reading section and how it assesses your ability to comprehend information presented in written passages, tables, and graphs. I teach the two major skill areas: critical analysis and...

5.0 (2230)
169/hour
11,851 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response time is based on Evan’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

I have passed and tutored the cbest test. I go over the Reading section and how it assesses your ability to comprehend information presented in written passages, tables, and graphs. I teach the two major skill areas: critical analysis and...

Courtney S. Las Vegas, NV, available for online & in-person tutoring
Courtney S.
300/hour

Licensed and Experienced Educator

I have successfully taken the CBEST, CSET, and Praxis exams required for licensure as a Secondary English teacher in California and Nevada. I am also a National Board Certified Teacher and have extensive experience coaching teachers at all...

5.0 (13)
300/hour
73 hours tutoring

I have successfully taken the CBEST, CSET, and Praxis exams required for licensure as a Secondary English teacher in California and Nevada. I am also a National Board Certified Teacher and have extensive experience coaching teachers at all...

Gloria J. Moreno Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gloria J.
50/hour

Teaching Credential Exam (CBEST) Specialist

The California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) tests basic reading, mathematics, and writing skills found to be important for the job of an educator. I received a passing score on the California Basic Education Skills Test - 2003. I...

5.0 (115)
50/hour
645 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

The California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) tests basic reading, mathematics, and writing skills found to be important for the job of an educator. I received a passing score on the California Basic Education Skills Test - 2003. I...

Jonathan S. Buffalo, NY, available for online tutoring
Jonathan S.
85/hour

Credentialed Teacher | Passed CBEST on 1st Try with High Score

As a California State-Certified Educator who passed the CBEST with a top-tier score on my very first attempt, I offer adult learners a highly efficient blueprint to clear this critical credentialing barrier. Over my 20-year career, I have...

5.0 (37)
85/hour
275 hours tutoring

As a California State-Certified Educator who passed the CBEST with a top-tier score on my very first attempt, I offer adult learners a highly efficient blueprint to clear this critical credentialing barrier. Over my 20-year career, I have...

Richard S. Batesville, AR, available for online tutoring
Richard S.
40/hour

CLHS Educator of the Year - AP, IB, and Undergraduate Math Specialist

When I entered California and decided to become certified to teach high school, mathematics, I was required to take both the CBEST and CSET examinations. I passed all four of them (CBEST and CSET I, II, and III for Mathematics) on my...

5.0 (1598)
40/hour
5,546 hours tutoring

When I entered California and decided to become certified to teach high school, mathematics, I was required to take both the CBEST and CSET examinations. I passed all four of them (CBEST and CSET I, II, and III for Mathematics) on my...

Jeff W. Sioux Falls, SD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeff W.
40/hour

I earned a passing score on the CBEST in 2011.

I passed the CBEST June 11, 2011. I am familiar with the test-taking strategies that apply to this test. I am happy to provide my official scores upon request.

5.0 (37)
40/hour
126 hours tutoring

I passed the CBEST June 11, 2011. I am familiar with the test-taking strategies that apply to this test. I am happy to provide my official scores upon request.

Charles Chiaho C. Bellevue, WA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Charles Chiaho C.
60/hour

15 years of experience in coaching CBEST MATH tests

I've coached more than 500 students in math for all types of standardized exams, including the ISEE, SSAT, Regents, COOP/HSPT, SHSAT, High School Placement Test, PSAT, GED, ASVAB, and CBEST, DAT, HESI, CLAST, SIE, SOL, STAAR, and...

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5.0 (1084)
60/hour
3,974 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutesNote that average response time is based on Charles Chiaho’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 3:00 pm UTC.

I've coached more than 500 students in math for all types of standardized exams, including the ISEE, SSAT, Regents, COOP/HSPT, SHSAT, High School Placement Test, PSAT, GED, ASVAB, and CBEST, DAT, HESI, CLAST, SIE, SOL, STAAR, and...

Vanessa M. Fremont, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vanessa M.
40/hour

20+ Years Facilitating CBEST Test Prep Workshops

I have facilitated CBEST Test Preparation workshops for over 20 years. I hold an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, an MS in Education, a Teaching Credential in Adult Education Math and Science and GED Test Prep, and a Certificate in...

5.0 (5)
40/hour
31 hours tutoring

I have facilitated CBEST Test Preparation workshops for over 20 years. I hold an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, an MS in Education, a Teaching Credential in Adult Education Math and Science and GED Test Prep, and a Certificate in...

Stephen B. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen B.
55/hour

Successful Retired Principal Tutors/Mentors Teacher Candidates

I took and passed CBEST. I served as the instructional leader of 8 school sites, ensuring all teachers hired had appropriate math/English skills and appropriate degrees and credentials including passage of CBEST. As a mentor...

5.0 (230)
55/hour
1,112 hours tutoring

I took and passed CBEST. I served as the instructional leader of 8 school sites, ensuring all teachers hired had appropriate math/English skills and appropriate degrees and credentials including passage of CBEST. As a mentor...

Michele R. San Diego, CA, available for online tutoring
Michele R.
80/hour

CBEST Tutor | 29 Years of English Teaching Experience

I am highly qualified to tutor students preparing for the CBEST because I bring nearly 30 years of experience teaching English, reading, writing, grammar, and communication skills to middle and high school students. I hold a California...

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5.0 (7)
80/hour
31 hours tutoring

I am highly qualified to tutor students preparing for the CBEST because I bring nearly 30 years of experience teaching English, reading, writing, grammar, and communication skills to middle and high school students. I hold a California...

Terese S. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Terese S.
90/hour

Math guru...taking the stress out of math one session at a time

I have taught the math sequences, Math 211, 212, and 213 (Oregon Colleges) and Math 120 and 121 (Washington Colleges), required for teaching degrees. These classes prepare students for the CBEST exam. The math section contains 50...

5.0 (1074)
90/hour
4,419 hours tutoring

I have taught the math sequences, Math 211, 212, and 213 (Oregon Colleges) and Math 120 and 121 (Washington Colleges), required for teaching degrees. These classes prepare students for the CBEST exam. The math section contains 50...

Phoebe W. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Phoebe W.
89/hour

Expert CBEST Tutoring in All Areas with Proven Results

At the same time, the Math, the Reading and the Writing section on the CBEST are very similar to the 3 sections on the GRE. For the math, the GRE is in reality much more difficult than the CBEST and consists of problems based on...

5.0 (1169)
89/hour
12,605 hours tutoring

At the same time, the Math, the Reading and the Writing section on the CBEST are very similar to the 3 sections on the GRE. For the math, the GRE is in reality much more difficult than the CBEST and consists of problems based on...

Isaak B. Gibsonia, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Isaak B.
67/hour

A Math Expert to Help with CBests Math section!

When I took the CBEST sample math section posted on the CBEST website, I scored 100% on the first try. I can help any student who is struggling with the math section of the CBEST to improve their score. I believe anyone can...

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4.9 (2488)
67/hour
14,044 hours tutoring
Response time: 50 minutesNote that average response time is based on Isaak’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

When I took the CBEST sample math section posted on the CBEST website, I scored 100% on the first try. I can help any student who is struggling with the math section of the CBEST to improve their score. I believe anyone can...

Adriana B. Granada Hills, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adriana B.
60/hour

MA in Education with an Emphasis in Language Teaching

As a California teacher holding three credentials, I completed the CBEST and have taken multiple courses in reading comprehension, literacy, and core subjects. I currently teach credential-preparation courses at UCR and bring 30 years of...

5.0 (1)
60/hour
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

As a California teacher holding three credentials, I completed the CBEST and have taken multiple courses in reading comprehension, literacy, and core subjects. I currently teach credential-preparation courses at UCR and bring 30 years of...

Maria C. Yuma, AZ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maria C.
48/hour

Experienced Ivy League trained Teacher for K-College in all subjects

I am a certified CA teacher who has passed my own CBEST test. I teach testing and test taking skills which can be applied to any testing situation. I would be able to assist with the CBEST. I have taught in K-12 and Adult Education...

4.9 (210)
48/hour
1,099 hours tutoring
Response time: 47 minutesNote that average response time is based on Maria’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I am a certified CA teacher who has passed my own CBEST test. I teach testing and test taking skills which can be applied to any testing situation. I would be able to assist with the CBEST. I have taught in K-12 and Adult Education...

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He also offered creative test-taking strategies, explanations, and sample tests I needed to sail through the CBEST. I now firmly believe that if I carefully follow all the steps Meher taught me, I’ll be better prepared for the CBEST and go into the exam knowing how to conquer it. Meher has secured my highest recommendation for those seeking a convenient, powerful, and effective CBEST Math Tutor with the keys to understand how to succeed on the CBEST.
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Hello Everyone! Beti assisted me during the time I was studying for the CBEST-Reading. I had taken the CBEST-Reading section already 5 times and was receiving failing scores. Beti assisted and directed me in organizing and perfecting my study skills. I was always ranging in the mid 30's on the CBEST, which was considered a failing score, after tutoring I passed the CBEST- Reading section with a 54!
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Ruth was a great tutor. She was nice, understanding, and patient. I can't thank Ruth enough for helping me on the essays for the cbest. Without her help I couldn't have passed. She is the reason I passed my cbest.
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The CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test) is used to evaluate fundamental skills across reading, mathematics, and writing. It is a standardized exam required for teacher certification and other education-related credentials in California and parts of Oregon. The test consists of multiple-choice questions and an essay, and success depends on understanding core academic concepts, test strategies, and time management. With dedicated practice, many students can improve their scores and feel well-prepared on test day.

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