The Best ACT Tutors in Piedmont, CA

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

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

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...See Dawn'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

It is not the kid. It is how we teach (or cant teach Math) For me, it is always hard when I hear that “mathematics is too hard” Some students don’t see the value in it. They don’t see any practical purpose in what they are learning. Part of it is how the curriculum is taught; some of it has do with understanding...See Ahmet'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 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

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...See Tim J.'s full profile

-Developed an Access-Based app that helps Home Health staff manage patient data and track referrals and visits to patients’ homes. -Built WordPress Ecommerce Website My areas of expertise include: Statistics, AP Statistics, Business Statistics, Data Analysis SAT Test Prep ACT Test Prep GRE Test Prep...See Bernard'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

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

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...See Randy's full profile

I've worked with students for ACT test preparation for several years. I deeply enjoy helping students understand the concepts so that they can feel confident going into the exam. I've helped students set ambitious goals and then chart a path forward to achieve their desired score. I scored a 35 overall...See David's full profile

ACT English is about understanding the basics of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. It's about understanding how "particles" of language like adverbs and conjunctions help create transitions from one idea to another as we express ourselves in logical and subtle ways.See James'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 have tutored all sections of the ACT before. My versatility makes me unique--I am an excellent writer, but because of my economics degree and love of science, I am highly qualified to tutor those sections as well. See Jared's full profile

I started tutoring mathematics in my undergraduate program, taught at an accelerated school in Redwood City teaching middle school algebra to integral calculus, and continued teaching university math classes as a masters student. I have also spent roughly over a year tutoring students in ACT, SAT, and SAT physics...See Alexander'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 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...See Kubrat's full profile

I have 20+ years of experience preparing students for all sections of the ACT with proven results. See Jason'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

Are you struggling in difficult courses and need someone to help you? My name is Azadeh, and I would love to be your tutor! I have over 7 years experience tutoring students in college and currently am teaching Math in college. Mathematics is a language. I know this language very well and having a PhD in engineering major...See Azadeh'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

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

Subjects I Teach Math: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus Science: Chemistry (all levels, including college Organic Chemistry), Physics (all levels, including AP), Biology Test Prep: SAT, ACT, GRE My Teaching Philosophy I believe in guiding students to a...See Donnie's full profile