The Best ACT Reading Tutors in Oakland, CA

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

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

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

I am a medical student at the Tulane University School of Medicine and have over eight years of experience in tutoring subjects including science, writing, math, college test prep, and proofreading. My teaching style focuses on setting personal goals for each student and steadily raising the bar. I am always open to...See Deeya's full profile

I'm in Oakland, CA, USA. 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...See Kenisha'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

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 English Language Arts teacher and tutor, and an avid and broad-ranging reader, I can teach students strategies for performing their best on the ACT reading section. The reading section is challenging. Students have to read quickly and efficiently in order to get through all of the questions in the allotted...See Marie's full profile

Hello! I have been tutoring since 2011 and a credentialed teacher since 2014. I've literally taught coast-to-coast, starting off in Boston and Newark, NJ before moving to the Bay Area. I have had the pleasure to teach students from just about every background and ability level. Most recently, I taught at Vista High...See Jared'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 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

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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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

--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

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

I have worked with students from grades 3-12 although I specialize in ACT prep and most commonly work with high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. My ACT Math score: 30 My ACT Science score: 31 My ACT English score: 35 My ACT Reading score: 35 Additionally, I often work with students regarding English,...See Ariel'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 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