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The Best ACT Tutors in Hercules, CA

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Chuntak F.

50/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Math Ph.D. excellent Calculus (and other Math subjects) tutor

4.8 (549)

3,069 hours tutoring

Response time: 52 minutes

New semester is coming for all MS, HS and college students. I have a Ph.D in Math (and EE and Comp Sci) and 15+ years of tutoring experience Contact me early for best preparation to preview, review and for placement tests. I work mostly online but can accommodate in-person classes near Oakland, CA and where BART...

Knowledgeable, patient, and explains it thoroughly.

I am struggling profusely in Honors Pre Calculus. Through my sessions with him, the time in those hours were used to the max (very reliable and accommodating). I have my test tomorrow, and I feel pretty confident (unlike the last ... - Kat, 2 lessons with Chuntak

Jason L.

89/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Experienced in Mathematics, Statistics, and Economics

5.0 (980)

5,891 hours tutoring

I've had 20+ past SAT and ACT students. I've helped with test prep tutoring training at Compass education.

Dawn P.

40/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Econ PhD alumnus and experienced TA/tutor

5.0 (19)

75 hours tutoring

Hi there! About me—I’ve completed everything but a dissertation for a Ph.D. in Economics from UC-Berkeley. I triple-majored at UT-Austin, earning math, economics, and journalism degrees in four years (not counting two semesters in DC/India!) with a 3.9 GPA. As for teaching qualifications, I TA’d for six...

Robert M.

85/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Student-centered Educator

5.0 (124)

1,185 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 minutes

Hi, I'm Robert! As an instructor and tutor, I aim to make education fun! I was inspired by my high school science teacher to become a teacher. Once I completed my studies, I sought opportunities to teach through play, storytelling, and unique activities to make education enjoyable. I earned a 3.8 GPA in high school,...

Great tutor for ADHD students

My 13-year-old son has ADHD and mild dyscalculia. Robert is very polite and patient. He is also flexible about helping with school assignments and study guides that have been uploaded to him. He has helped my son with math, scie... - Kevin, 501 lessons with Robert

Tim J. K.

65/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Cornell, Stanford, UC Berkeley - 10 Years ACT Tutoring

5.0 (164)

505 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

Though ACT Math can feel puzzling and challenging, I believe many students can improve their math and test-taking skills to show solid improvement. I have helped students scoring in the 20’s attain scores above 32. By applying steady focus on specific math topics, practice yields results. I can work with you to...

Phillip F.

38/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Tutoring Math: HS-Linear Algebra, proofs; CS: basics-ML-DSA-discrete

Response time: 3 minutes

Hi, I'm Phillip. I have a bachelor's in math from UC Berkeley, and have passed multiple junior level computer science, physics, and statistics courses as well. I have always loved math and it's applications. I have also always loved tutoring, especially in STEM subjects. There is always a fresh perspective to discover,...

Super great help!

Phillip was extremely responsive when I was frantically looking for someone to help my child prepare for a math test. My daughter said he’s super smart and was able to explain the concepts she needed in a way that allowed her to u... - Vicky

Victoria N.

150/hour

Near Hercules, CA

PhD in Math, Professor with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (62)

152 hours tutoring

I have extensive experience preparing students for standardized tests, including the ACT. I look forward to working with you or your child to achieve their test prep goals.

Madeline A.

100/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Knowledgeable, Meticulous, and Passionate Harvard Tutor/Teacher

5.0 (23)

25 hours tutoring

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...

Very kindness and knowledgeable tutor

Madeline had taught me about speaking in English. I had worried about that maybe she can frustrate about my language skill. But she had kindly waited until the end of my talk. I had felt very thankful about her kindness. And sh... - Jinho, 23 lessons with Madeline

Richard L.

40/hour

Near Hercules, CA

UCLA Mathematics Tutor, College Essay Counseling

5.0 (2)

5 hours tutoring

I'm Richard, a current Materials Engineer at UCLA with a proposed specialization in nuclear engineering (and even more specifically, thorium-232 reactors!). Throughout my time at high school and even college, I've tutored my peers and have held classes regarding academics along with other hobbies of mine (chess,...

Very helpful!

He was very helpful in explaining how it works and how to actually break down the problem and he also targeted the hardest problems which made all the rest seem easy which was super helpful! - Laura, 2 lessons with Richard

Brandon H.

75/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Experienced USABO and USNCO Tutor

5.0 (7)

32 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Brandon H, and I am a second-year Molecular and Cellular Biology student at UC Berkeley. My coursework so far at UC Berkeley includes biology, chemistry, physics, calculus 1 and 2, and organic chemistry 1, and having gotten A's in all of them, I have sufficient knowledge to tutor in any of these...

Fred W.

95/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Experienced, supportive tutor for Science, Math, Spanish & more

4.9 (130)

482 hours tutoring

I have helped students improve their grades and test scores for over 20 years, tutoring students in suburban private schools, urban public schools, Ivy League universities and everywhere in between. In addition to tutoring, I have taught high school math and science full-time for 25 years. Before grad school at...

Geometry Savior!

Our sophomore has struggled with Geometry. Fred has been fabulous all year keeping our son focused, patiently explaining the concepts, teaching him techniques to solve problems and memory tricks to keep the various formulas straig... - Dean, 52 lessons with Fred

Daria S.

25/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Experienced Statistics and Mathematics tutor

5.0 (15)

53 hours tutoring

I am an experienced Statistics and Mathematics tutor with over 10 years of experience tutoring both in-person and online. I have earned a B.A. in Statistics and a B.A. in Cognitive Science with a computational modeling concentration from the University of California, Berkeley. I specialize in tutoring College and High...

A great stats teacher

My son is a senior in high school and struggling in his AP Statistics class. Daria helped him better understand the key concepts and to more effectively apply those concepts to problems. Thanks, Daria! - Robert

Alicia S.

35/hour

Hercules, CA

USC Musical Theatre minor w/ 19+ yrs experience in the Performing Arts

5.0 (6)

63 hours tutoring

I minored in Musical Theatre at USC. I've assisted with elementary school productions for about 10 years. (acting, assistant director, etc.) I've interned at a regional theatre. Been a part of the Lesher Centre's Young Rep Program in Walnut Creek. I've taken dance lessons since I was 3 (tap,...

Randy B.

160/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Scored Perfect ACT 36 Composite, 10+ Years Tutoring Experience

5.0 (632)

2,536 hours tutoring

With 8+ years as an ACT Tutor, I have plenty of experience tutoring students to excellent scores, including some students to the 95%+ percentile. The key to excelling in ACT Reading is to understand how passages are structured as to highlight and identify key information quickly, accurately matching clues...

A Fantastic Teacher

In my quest to better my standardized test scores, I came across Randy while looking for SAT tutors. Despite my preparing to take the SAT, Randy suggested that I try an ACT practice test. I scored a 29 with no prior preparation, a... - Qingyuan, 15 lessons with Randy

Andreas M.

110/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Effective Tutor for Math, Computer Science, and German

5.0 (558)

3,287 hours tutoring

I hold a M.S. in Mathematics and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics. Over time I have been working at colleges and universities in Germany, in France, and in the U.S. In addition I worked for a decade at research labs in Germany and in the U.S. (LBNL) and at a risk modeling company....

Very Intelligent Tutor with Excellent Teaching Skills

Andreas has been very helpful in terms of teaching me how to think like a mathematician when approaching my schoolwork. He not only teaches you what you need to know to succeed on your exams, but he also will give you a deeper und... - John, 32 lessons with Andreas

Barry F.

45/hour

Near Hercules, CA

M.S. in Molecular & Cell Biology with 12 years Teaching Experience

4.6 (30)

103 hours tutoring

I’ve taught high school science for over 12 years and have tutored science, including ACT science for over six years. I've worked in the biotech industry with Ph.D. level chemists, and biologists for over fifteen years. I'm quite familiar with the sort of questions found on the ACT science...

Nice Guy

He was a nice guy. Printed out a bunch of stuff. Was a bit late for our session but was helpful. Helped my situation as best as he could. Is thorough and helps with the details. - Chris

Dave S.

50/hour

Hercules, CA

Award-Winning Math and Statistics Tutor

5.0 (2587)

7,821 hours tutoring

Response time: 52 minutes

I have also successfully tutored many high school students (though I prefer not to tutor students below high school level, and do not tutor calculus). I have worked for both Kaplan and McGraw-Hill designing testing materials for tests such as the GRE, SAT, and ACT. I know the ins and outs of how tests are...

Brilliant SAT Math tutor!

Dave has tutored two of my sons to help them prepare for their SATs. Patient, professional, and extremely knowledgeable, Dave has a deep understanding of the test and is able to thoroughly explain the material in an easy way. He w... - R, 99 lessons with Dave

Yuanmin O.

65/hour

Near Hercules, CA

ACT Math tutor; Masters in Structural Engineering

After that, I obtained my masters degree in structural Engineering at UC Davis where I furthered my understanding of Math in Engineering application. I am currently tutoring ACT Math; my returning students found my teaching helpful for them.

Excellent tutor for statistics

Yuanmin has helped me so much with college level statistics. She is very knowledgeable and goes the extra mile to make sure you understand a concept before moving on. I would highly recommend her to anyone. - Madeline, 16 lessons with Yuanmin

Kyle C.

50/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Columbia University BA in CS-Math with 6 Years Tutoring Experience

5.0 (17)

131 hours tutoring

In high school, I received a 33 on ACT Math. I then went on to study mathematics at Columbia University and tutored many students in a variety of mathematics courses. I know what it takes to do well on ACT Math, succeed in mathematics at a high level, and convey this knowledge to others.

Recommend to high school math

Kyle has done an excellent job helping my daughter get back up to speed after doing eighteen months of online learning. Her skills had fallen really far behind. He was very patient and great at breaking things down for her. She ha... - Jennifer, 23 lessons with Kyle

Kubrat D.

175/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Ivy League expert in Calculus, Probability and Linear Algebra

5.0 (1104)

4,554 hours tutoring

I am a Berkeley/Princeton educated tutor with 10 years of experience teaching all college math subjects. Unlike a lot of other tutors, I have the educator mindset rather than the student mindset, and I can break down complicated math concepts down to basic logic and deduction. I have worked with students from the most...

Outstanding teacher

Kubrat is a high-level teacher. We came across him after trying two other teachers. Not only is he a math genius and very skilled in what he does, but also he is also extremely focused, efficient and cares about his students. He i... - Joseph , 75 lessons with Kubrat

Anna R.

80/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Editor and UC Berkeley biology instructor

4.7 (11)

73 hours tutoring

As a graduate student UC Berkeley, I taught several molecular and cell biology courses. My course evaluations were always above the department average, and I received the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award for my creative lesson plans and engaging teaching style. I'm here to help you work through problems and...

Barbara R.

60/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Multi-Subject Tutor

4.9 (426)

2,239 hours tutoring

I facilitate free-style and creative writing for my students as well as structured essay analysis and composition that is required for standardized tests like ACT, SAT, GRE, etc. I especially enjoy helping students with personal statements for their college application. For students who find writing especially...

Energetic, positive and knowledgable tutor

Barbara is a great person. She has an energetic, positive attitude to makes her students enjoy learning. She has a knack for finding the right explanation to help her students understand and learn the material. - Mary, 38 lessons with Barbara

Sarina M.

150/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Ivy League and GS Alum, Experienced College Essay Tutor

5.0 (2)

10 hours tutoring

I am known for making my lessons engaging, whether it is test prep or chess! I scored a 36 on the science and reading section of the ACT and have experience tutoring for all sections on the ACT, where I received a 35 composite score. Lastly, I have tutored chess for the last five years. I began...

Ben G.

90/hour

Near Hercules, CA

Multi Subject Success Oriented Bay Area Tutor

5.0 (600)

1,537 hours tutoring

Hello Prospective Students- I am a student-centered tutor who is interested in tutoring motivated students. I am flexible and creative in my tutoring methods. I recognize the fact that each student has individual needs, strengths, and weaknesses. I adapt my tutoring methods to best fit the needs of the individual...

Motivating and So Kind!

Ben is so great! I was a little nervous, because I haven't studied for anything in 10 years. Ben was motivating and enthusiastic about the subject (the math portion of the GRE). He took the time to explain to me the "whys", so the... - Johanna, 10 lessons with Ben

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Parker C.

75/hour

Experienced at taking and teaching ACT English

5.0 (676)

2,326 hours tutoring

Response time: 32 minutes

I studied and practiced lots when I took the ACT. I got a 33 on the ACT English section. Following this, I've helped numerous people with test taking tips, filling in gaps of knowledge, and understanding the methodology of the...

Parker is awesome!!!

Parker was a huge help in tutoring my son in college calculus!!! I don’t think he could have made it through without his help. Highly recommended! Thank you, Parker!!! - Rod, 27 lessons with Parker

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Kim is an excellent tutor. Very knowledge and kind--perfect combination. My daughter worked with her on ACT Math -- really excellent. She is very responsive too.

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