The Best ACT Reading Tutors in Oakland, CA

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

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,...See Phillip's full profile

I’m a computer science and engineering major at UCLA, and I was admitted to Johns Hopkins, Duke, Georgia Tech, and more. I’ve taken 15+ AP courses in high school and achieved the National AP Scholar Award. My ACT Score is a 36 (36 English, 36 Math, 36 Reading, 36 Science). I’m an experienced programmer who...See Aditya's full profile

Hi There! My name is Cody F. and I love tutoring, especially in math and science. I graduated from The Gatton Academy of Math and Science at Western Kentucky University, named the number one public high school in the nation by Newsweek. While there I took extensive college coursework in math, physics, chemistry,...See Cody's full profile

I regularly see students get large, quick score gains on the Reading section. The passages are all eighth-grade level, unlike the SAT's historical-document passages, and the questions themselves are also easier. The problem with ACT Reading, as with the other sections of the ACT, is limited time....See Darren's full profile

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 from...See Randy's full profile

I have tutored multiple students in standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT, one of whom was accepted to NYU. I also have experience tutoring students in essay writing and effective persuasive writing. Personally, I received a 36 on the ACT Reading section and a 36 composite score on the ACT when I took it in...See Blake's full profile

My 22+ years in the educational arena--and ongoing professional development--have taught me to help students shift from lower- to higher-order thinking, which is really only coaching them to go from knowing the "what" of things to putting all those "whats" together to understand the "hows" and "whys". There's no magic....See Kenisha's full profile

I recently graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. in Economics. In high school, I scored in the top percentile for all subjects in the ACT exam, including Reading. And I have been working a professional high school tutor for the past four years.See Raymond'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

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

I’m Shreyas! I am a Computer Science major at the University of California, Los Angeles. I have been tutoring students across various age groups for over two years, offering guidance and support in the fields of computer science, mathematics, and test preparation. Below are my exam scores and academic credentials....See Shreyas's full profile

Hi, I'm Sam! I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science in 2015 and have worked as a software engineer with a focus on full-stack web development for over 6 years since then. I also have over a year of experience teaching web development skills for a coding bootcamp. I love teaching and helping students learn...See Samantha's full profile

Hello! I am currently a PhD student in San Francisco, California, studying epidemiology and biostatistics. My research areas include infectious disease and social epidemiology. I received my BA in Psychology from Reed College and my MPH in Epidemiology from University of New Mexico. I also studied anatomy and physiology...See Maia's full profile

My practice promotes critical and investigative learning, engaging students with thought-provoking questions and cross-subject connections, and giving students tools to think independently. My approach is patient and judgment-free, with the goal of sparking curiosity. Much of my current work is centered on giving...See Arjun's full profile

My background is in Marketing and Public Relations. After many years I wanted a change. I decided to go to Costa Rica for my TEFL Certification to learn to teach English as a Second Language (ESL). I’ve been teaching now for 10 years. I specialize in Speaking by building confidence in all areas of learning...See Jessica's full profile

Hey! My name is Dylan and I just graduate UCLA with a degree in economics. I have over 7 years of experience tutoring at many levels, from middle school up to fellow college students! I love getting to know my students, and helping frame topics they’ve learned in a new way; most of the time, a topic just needs to be...See Dylan's full profile

I served students for 9 years as a high school English teacher (grades 8-12). I prepared my students for ACT reading, SAT reading, and multiple other high-stakes tests. I served students for 13 years as an instructional leader (principal and vice principal) of middle and high schools. I facilitated best reading...See Stephen's full profile

I love to teach because I love to learn. The two make for a very symbiotic relationship. As a PhD, I know that hard work and a passion for research and education pay off. I started tutoring while an undergraduate student at UCLA and have continued tutoring and formally teaching, both at the high school level as well as...See Nima'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

I graduated from Trinity College in 2022 double majoring in Mechanical Engineer and Physics with a 3.5 GPA. During my time in college, I was able to serve as a teaching assistant for several math and physics courses and was given an award of excellence for my student teaching. I have been tutoring math since my sophomore...See Isabella's full profile

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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

Hi there! I'm Adam, a published journalist and editor with a passion for essay coaching and SAT/ACT test prep. As a journalist and editor, I honed the difficult art of writing clear and concise articles with a tight deadline -- that means my pain is your gain! As a private tutor and homeschool teacher, I've applied...See Adam's full profile

--Introduction and Background-- I'm a patient, easy-going, and professional math tutor based in San Francisco, passionate about helping students gain confidence in math. With a Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering from Santa Clara University (2016) and recent success in the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, I...See John's full profile