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James P. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
James P.
65/hour

San Francisco, CA

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

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.

5.0 (1088)
65/hour
3,871 hours tutoring

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.

Jason H. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason H.
140/hour

San Francisco, CA

Experienced Tutor for Standardized Test Prep

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

4.9 (61)
140/hour
141 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes

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

Romy M. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Romy M.
45/hour

San Francisco, CA

Smart and Patient Ivy League French, Math, and Test-Prep Tutor

If you approach test-taking in a way that makes it fun, it takes a lot of the anxiety out of the process, and your scores will improve. Working with a kind and patient tutor can be instrumental in this process. I have experience with the ACT, SAT, PSAT, GRE, and LSAT.

5.0 (71)
45/hour
244 hours tutoring

If you approach test-taking in a way that makes it fun, it takes a lot of the anxiety out of the process, and your scores will improve. Working with a kind and patient tutor can be instrumental in this process. I have experience with the ACT, SAT, PSAT, GRE, and LSAT.

Yanina N. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Yanina N.
150/hour

San Francisco, CA

Years of experience and love of teaching

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...

5.0 (519)
150/hour
1,572 hours tutoring

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...

Phillip F. Near San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Phillip F.
44/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

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

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,...

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4.9 (541)
44/hour
2,685 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 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,...

Julian B. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julian B.
35/hour

San Francisco, CA

Tutor Specializing in Special Education, Natural History & Ecology

Hello. I am a Masters student at SFSU with a degree in ecology and evolution, I have more than 8 years experience working at Zoos and Natural History museums and am currently working as a curator. I grew up going through special education pathways in primary school and have learned and mastered many different styles of...

4.9 (47)
35/hour
66 hours tutoring

Hello. I am a Masters student at SFSU with a degree in ecology and evolution, I have more than 8 years experience working at Zoos and Natural History museums and am currently working as a curator. I grew up going through special education pathways in primary school and have learned and mastered many different styles of...

Denise C. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Denise C.
125/hour

San Francisco, CA

10 years teaching HS English. Served on several ELA Review committees

I worked to deconstruct Common Core standards in California. I have acted as co-chair of Literacy Review committee where we revised English curriculum using AERO/Common Core. I worked on a committee to revise K-12 ELA standards and implement Common Core.

4.9 (24)
125/hour
112 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutes

I worked to deconstruct Common Core standards in California. I have acted as co-chair of Literacy Review committee where we revised English curriculum using AERO/Common Core. I worked on a committee to revise K-12 ELA standards and implement Common Core.

Melissa N. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Melissa N.
40/hour

San Francisco, CA

Experienced English and Spanish Tutor Specializing in Reading

I can also teach students meditation and mindfulness techniques that can help them to study, take exams with less stress, and master their own thoughts on learning. I have assisted hundreds of students to pass the High School Equivalency Exam, the TOEFL exam, and the ACT. I am a very patient teacher and try my...

5.0 (9)
40/hour
15 hours tutoring

I can also teach students meditation and mindfulness techniques that can help them to study, take exams with less stress, and master their own thoughts on learning. I have assisted hundreds of students to pass the High School Equivalency Exam, the TOEFL exam, and the ACT. I am a very patient teacher and try my...

Stephen B. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen B.
55/hour

San Francisco, CA

Effective, Student-Centered English Tutor

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...

5.0 (155)
55/hour
957 hours tutoring

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...

Aaron S. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aaron S.
150/hour

San Francisco, CA

Amazing High School Math/AP/SAT/TOEFL Tutor and College Consultant

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...

5.0 (49)
150/hour
131 hours tutoring

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...

Ella A. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ella A.
200/hour

San Francisco, CA

UCSF MD-PhD Student, Ivy League Grad, 7 Years Teaching Experience

I scored 5/5 on the AP Chemistry, AP Physics C Mechanics, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, and AP Comparative Government and Politics exams, 35/36 on the ACT (99th percentile), and 519/528 on the MCAT (96th percentile). Please contact me to schedule...

5.0 (6)
200/hour
31 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes

I scored 5/5 on the AP Chemistry, AP Physics C Mechanics, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, and AP Comparative Government and Politics exams, 35/36 on the ACT (99th percentile), and 519/528 on the MCAT (96th percentile). Please contact me to schedule...

Jordan R. Near San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jordan R.
80/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

Chemistry Tutor w/ Four Years of High School Teaching Experience

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...

5.0 (1567)
80/hour
4,637 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutes

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...

Trevor K. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Trevor K.
100/hour

San Francisco, CA

Physics with Calculus tutoring, all levels of Math

Hello, my name is Trevor. I know how difficult learning physics and calculus on your own can be. I would like to ease that difficulty by helping my students become fully independent thinkers. I received my Master's of Science in Physics from San Francisco State University (SFSU), in August 2017. I have studied upper...

5.0 (177)
100/hour
952 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutes

Hello, my name is Trevor. I know how difficult learning physics and calculus on your own can be. I would like to ease that difficulty by helping my students become fully independent thinkers. I received my Master's of Science in Physics from San Francisco State University (SFSU), in August 2017. I have studied upper...

Randy B. Near San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Randy B.
160/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

Scored Perfect ACT 36 Composite, 10+ Years Tutoring Experience

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...

5.0 (632)
160/hour
2,536 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutes

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...

Ossie F. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ossie F.
45/hour

San Francisco, CA

Data Science Ambassador and STEM Educator with 10+ Years in Tech

I tailor every lesson to your pace and learning style, creating a supportive environment where questions are encouraged. Whether you're learning to code for the first time, preparing for the SAT/ACT, or tackling college-level calculus or statistics, I'm here to guide you through it. I graduated...

5.0 (6)
45/hour
18 hours tutoring

I tailor every lesson to your pace and learning style, creating a supportive environment where questions are encouraged. Whether you're learning to code for the first time, preparing for the SAT/ACT, or tackling college-level calculus or statistics, I'm here to guide you through it. I graduated...

Kubrat D. Near San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kubrat D.
175/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

Ivy League expert in Calculus, Probability and Linear Algebra

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...

5.0 (1104)
175/hour
4,554 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutes

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...

Jeffrey N. Near San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeffrey N.
125/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

PhD in Comparative Literature

Dr. Jeffrey W. has taught English and Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley and UC Davis for fourteen years. He has tutored students to prepare for the ACT and SAT since 2015. Jeffrey holds an undergraduate degree from Yale University, a Masters from the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, an MPhil from the...

5.0 (304)
125/hour
688 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutes

Dr. Jeffrey W. has taught English and Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley and UC Davis for fourteen years. He has tutored students to prepare for the ACT and SAT since 2015. Jeffrey holds an undergraduate degree from Yale University, a Masters from the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, an MPhil from the...

Simon Z. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Simon Z.
119/hour

San Francisco, CA

Coding Interviews, Computer Science, SATs, College Admissions

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...

5.0 (40)
119/hour
42 hours tutoring

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...

Donnie R. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Donnie R.
125/hour

San Francisco, CA

PhD Chemist & Math Expert | Patient Tutor for STEM & Test Prep

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...

5.0 (4)
125/hour
38 hours tutoring

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...

Mary A. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mary A.
200/hour

San Francisco, CA

Advanced Mentorship -Harvard alum, Tesla engineer, Bain consultant

I believe in strategic academic advancement and mentorship that goes beyond traditional tutoring; supporting students in exploring their passions, discovering new interests, becoming logical problem solvers, and translating paper concepts to real world exciting projects. Students can come with diverse interests and we'll...

5.0 (4)
200/hour
20 hours tutoring

I believe in strategic academic advancement and mentorship that goes beyond traditional tutoring; supporting students in exploring their passions, discovering new interests, becoming logical problem solvers, and translating paper concepts to real world exciting projects. Students can come with diverse interests and we'll...

Ahmet C. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ahmet C.
100/hour

San Francisco, CA

Quantitative Subjects made easy: Math, Statistics and more

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...

5.0 (4)
100/hour
16 hours tutoring

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...

Reina G. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Reina G.
249/hour

San Francisco, CA

Venture Capital (VC) expert, MBA, & 10+ years biz experience

I have experience in multiple roles working and consulting for tech startups, incubators, accelerators, and an investment bank. I've also tutored ACT prep. I now consistently score 35 or 34 on the ACT. Most importantly, every one of my ACT students improved their test scores! I'm...

4.8 (48)
249/hour
184 hours tutoring

I have experience in multiple roles working and consulting for tech startups, incubators, accelerators, and an investment bank. I've also tutored ACT prep. I now consistently score 35 or 34 on the ACT. Most importantly, every one of my ACT students improved their test scores! I'm...

David P. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David P.
85/hour

San Francisco, CA

ACT Math Tutor

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...

5.0 (11)
85/hour
16 hours tutoring

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...

Felex C. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Felex C.
95/hour

San Francisco, CA

Learning physics is FUN

The best thing a teacher can do for students is to make learning FUN. Successful students are those who WANT to learn. It is my job as a teacher to make learning physics interesting for students. I studied physics at Boston University and worked as a Particle Physics Researcher searching for supersymmetry at the Large...

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5.0 (191)
95/hour
572 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minute

The best thing a teacher can do for students is to make learning FUN. Successful students are those who WANT to learn. It is my job as a teacher to make learning physics interesting for students. I studied physics at Boston University and worked as a Particle Physics Researcher searching for supersymmetry at the Large...

Chee H. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chee H.
95/hour

San Francisco, CA

Duke Grad | Expert in SAT Math & Calculus

Proven Results • SAT Math: Average +130 points, some students up to +230 • AP Calculus BC: 100% scored 5 • AP Calculus AB: 70%+ scored 5 About Me I’m Chee, affectionately called “Mr. Chee” by my students. With 30+ years of teaching experience and degrees from University Putra Malaysia, UConn, and...

5.0 (13)
95/hour
17 hours tutoring

Proven Results • SAT Math: Average +130 points, some students up to +230 • AP Calculus BC: 100% scored 5 • AP Calculus AB: 70%+ scored 5 About Me I’m Chee, affectionately called “Mr. Chee” by my students. With 30+ years of teaching experience and degrees from University Putra Malaysia, UConn, and...

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John tutored our son, who attends a prestigious high school, on all of the ACT Subjects: ACT Math, ACT Science, ACT English, ACT Reading. John also provided ACT Test Taking Skills, Time Management, Good and Best Practices. My son felt extremely confident in his preparedness for the ACT Test. John has a mentoring and calm approach that instills a sense of confidence in his students. John was also flexible and accommodating in scheduling the tutoring appointments.
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We are using him for ACT prep and can already see the confidence in my son's test taking during ACT practice tests. I know by the time the ACT is taken he will have the confidence to do well. We received our son's ACT test results today and because of all the work James did to help my son, he increased his ACT score from a 23 on the practice ACT to a 27 on the actual ACT. Preparing for round 2 of testing to see if second time does even better.
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7 ACT lessons

Daniel has helped me to accomplish feeling confident in the subject's for my upcoming ACT Test. Daniel also was accommodating of my hectic sports schedule and worked out logistics and time to meet, I'm thankful for Daniel's time and Daniel's commitment to helping me to succeed on my ACT/SAT testing. Thank you Daniel! Our Family would like to Thank Daniel for preparing our son, Justin for the ACT Test and bringing up his ACT score by 5 points.
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