The Best ACT Tutors in Oakland, CA

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'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 tailor my tutoring to the student's individual needs. I can help students with writing organization and analysis, research writing, reading strategies, grammar, vocabulary, and ACT or SAT preparation. Specific areas I can help: - ACT English and Reading - SAT Writing & Language and Reading...See Michael's full profile

Too often, we tell ourselves that we're "not math people" or "aren't engineers" and I enjoy challenging those negative ideas. I primarily tutor for coding interviews (for software developer jobs), Computer Science, and standardized tests like the SATs (I got 2350/2400), ACTs...See Simon's full profile

I designed the curriculum, assessments, and other resources for these courses and gained experience working with students of a variety of skill levels. Prior to working as a teacher, I worked at a private tutoring center and helped students one-on-one in chemistry, algebra, and ACT Math and Science. I graduated...See Jordan's full profile

Hi! I'm Arnav, a student at UC Berkeley studying Industrial Engineering and Computer Science. During high school, I achieved a score of 36/36 on the ACT, the National Merit Scholarship, and scores of 5 on several AP Exams (Calculus BC, Statistics, Micro + Macroeconomics, Computer Science A, Computer...See Arnav's full profile

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...See Brandon's full profile

Hey, Everyone! I'm excited to work with you to enhance your abilities in education. Because I have always had a passion for education, I, along with several of my peers, initiated a tutoring program within my school to provide targeted academic assistance for underclassmen. Through my extensive tutoring experience, I...See Ethan's full profile

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...See Dave's full profile

With my unique background and education, I can work successfully with a wide variety of students who have a wide variety of "issues" with learning math. I understand where the problems are, and how best to get past them and onto a confident path to math success. My undergraduate degree is in mathematics, and I have...See Stan's full profile

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...See Fred's full profile

Specifically, I have worked with dozens of high school students as a college prep tutor, assisting them with both test preparation (primarily ACT) and college admissions essays. I tutor all subjects of the ACT.See Rebecca's full profile

I realize this may sound weird considering how stressful it is for most people, but the college admissions process was some of the best fun I had in my life. I loved every aspect of it, from pulling all nighters for my Honors/AP classes to stacking my schedule with enrichment activities to grinding out those seeming...See Aaron's full profile

Hi, my name is Richmond. I have a great interest in making a difference and thought that teachers or tutors is one of the most influential ways of just doing that. I don’t mind giving FREE TRIAL LESSONS to see if we are compatible or not as I believe the student will learn best with what he/she is most comfortable...See Richmond's full profile

ACT math is NOT tricky. It tests basic math knowledge and its applications. I have helped students improve their scores at ACT math by analyzing their errors. Being aware of their weaknesses is the first major step towards better scores. Once the students notice their own patterns, they can avoid making the...See Heng's full profile

I work with my students through Math Competition Program (MCP). The goal of MCP is to give all students a solid foundation in competition mathematics. To successfully accomplish this, I build upon topics gradually and thoroughly - rather than providing a quick fix for problems and gaps. Every new idea and block of...See Oleg's full profile

I graduated with distinctions from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, one of the nation's top 10 physics programs, and I’m currently continuing my journey at the University of Chicago (#5 in the world). With a track record of academic excellence (5/5 on AP exams, 31/36 ACT score,...See Danylo's full profile

I am a professional tutor in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. In 2007, I received a B.S in Chemistry from UC Berkeley with honors and since then, I have helped hundreds of students reach their full potential in Math and Science Classes. Over the past five years, I have tutored both privately and in many Bay Area...See Nenad's full profile

The math section on the ACT generally consists of questions from algebra I and II, geometry, and pre-calculus. I have many years of experience tutoring these subjects, as well as tutoring specifically ACT math. While this section of the test can be tough for many students, there are many tips and tricks to...See Danielle's full profile

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. See Victoria's full profile

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....See Andreas's full profile

Tutoring is an act of observation. It succeeds where normal instruction fails because it is geared toward a student's particular strengths. My best experiences as a tutor have been with the students who needed me most, learning how they needed to learn. I have been a tutor in one setting or another since...See Francesca'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...See Yanina's full profile

...course but can't (or are afraid to) speak English (when necessary to meet a goal). Helping students meet or exceed testing standards for CBEST, CSET: English, SAT, ACT, HSPT, GRE, US Naturalization (Civics and English) is a love a mine. To help personalize students' experiences and ensure their efficacy: 1. Written and...See Kenisha's full profile

When I began tutoring a few years ago, I firmly believed that anyone could do well in mathematics, all the way through Calculus, provided you are relatively fluent in a few formulas and make time for regular problem sets. My experience over that time has only confirmed my suspicions, and its has been a great pleasure to...See Charles's full profile