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Dr. DJ W. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dr. DJ W.
180/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

UCLA PhD in Engineering with 10+ years of Teaching Experience

I have experience teaching as a teaching fellow at UCLA and private tutoring ACT, Trig, SAT, Calc, Precalc to numerous high school students in LA for the past 10 years. See Dr. DJ's full profile

5.0 (272)
180/hour
1,583 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutes
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I have experience teaching as a teaching fellow at UCLA and private tutoring ACT, Trig, SAT, Calc, Precalc to numerous high school students in LA for the past 10 years. See Dr. DJ's full profile

Alex R. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alex R.
100/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

ACT Tutor With 6 Years Experience and 5+ Point Average Increase

Fortunately, I know how the test works, and I've helped many students increase their ACT English score by 2 points or greater. I teach my students a combination of grammar skills and test-taking strategies, focusing particularly on the ACT's dirty tricks and traps. My students invariably improve... See Alex's full profile

5.0 (64)
100/hour
220 hours tutoring
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Fortunately, I know how the test works, and I've helped many students increase their ACT English score by 2 points or greater. I teach my students a combination of grammar skills and test-taking strategies, focusing particularly on the ACT's dirty tricks and traps. My students invariably improve...See Alex's full profile

Oliver W. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Oliver W.
100/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Banish wrong answers from your ACT English game with perfect scores.

As a verbal specialist, I coach private students how to master the ACT English section, the objective being a perfect ACT English score. Sessions focus on perfecting strengths and leaving no weaknesses. I use leading edge technological and multimedia resources for diagnostic testing and skill building.... See Oliver's full profile

5.0 (203)
100/hour
728 hours tutoring
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As a verbal specialist, I coach private students how to master the ACT English section, the objective being a perfect ACT English score. Sessions focus on perfecting strengths and leaving no weaknesses. I use leading edge technological and multimedia resources for diagnostic testing and skill building....See Oliver's full profile

Shelley L. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shelley L.
125/hour

Santa Monica, CA

Successful filmmaker, screenwriting instructor and acting coach

Happily, I received an M.F.A from The American Film Institute, and managed to win the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short for my AFI film. I've taught acting in various New York schools and Advanced Screenwriting at USC. Often I prepare applicants for film schools by coaching them through their essays... See Shelley's full profile

4.8 (308)
125/hour
1,481 hours tutoring
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Happily, I received an M.F.A from The American Film Institute, and managed to win the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short for my AFI film. I've taught acting in various New York schools and Advanced Screenwriting at USC. Often I prepare applicants for film schools by coaching them through their essays...See Shelley's full profile

Gus W. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gus W.
75/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

10+ year tutor - Stanford undergrad, UCLA MBA

I've found over time that my background in theater and comedy helps me relate to students and keep sessions engaging (the last thing I want is for students to "dread" tutoring). The majority of my tutoring experience is in standardized test prep (GRE/GMAT/SAT/ACT) and... See Gus's full profile

5.0 (26)
75/hour
76 hours tutoring
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I've found over time that my background in theater and comedy helps me relate to students and keep sessions engaging (the last thing I want is for students to "dread" tutoring). The majority of my tutoring experience is in standardized test prep (GRE/GMAT/SAT/ACT) and...See Gus's full profile

NICOLETTE H. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
NICOLETTE H.
85/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Teacher and film acting coach- 17 years experience

I have been teaching acting and singing for the past 17 years. I have studied acting extensively at Lifebook Acting Academy and with celebrated actress Lillian Lehman in her acting on film class. I focus on the understanding of text and I work collaboratively with each actor to discover the... See NICOLETTE's full profile

5.0 (94)
85/hour
569 hours tutoring
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I have been teaching acting and singing for the past 17 years. I have studied acting extensively at Lifebook Acting Academy and with celebrated actress Lillian Lehman in her acting on film class. I focus on the understanding of text and I work collaboratively with each actor to discover the...See NICOLETTE's full profile

Alan C. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alan C.
80/hour

Santa Monica, CA

Ivy League Cornell-Penn WhartGrad-Patient,Friendly 20+Years Experience

I was fortunate to teach three classes in data analytics at my Alma Mater Wharton in September 2019. I have tutored in a wide range of subjects, from English, math and science, to finance, business, computer apps (Excel, QuickBooks, MS Windows, WORD) and other subjects. My English, math and science tutoring include... See Alan's full profile

4.9 (21)
80/hour
115 hours tutoring
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I was fortunate to teach three classes in data analytics at my Alma Mater Wharton in September 2019. I have tutored in a wide range of subjects, from English, math and science, to finance, business, computer apps (Excel, QuickBooks, MS Windows, WORD) and other subjects. My English, math and science tutoring include...See Alan's full profile

Jon D. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jon D.
80/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Your grades will improve, GUARANTEED.

I am both gifted and highly experienced when it comes to education. I teach language arts at ALL LEVELS, from preschool through graduate school to professional. Be it composition, test prep (ACT, SAT, etc) reading comprehension, critical analysis, grammar, vocabulary, editing, you name it, I do it, including... See Jon's full profile

5.0 (13)
80/hour
21 hours tutoring
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I am both gifted and highly experienced when it comes to education. I teach language arts at ALL LEVELS, from preschool through graduate school to professional. Be it composition, test prep (ACT, SAT, etc) reading comprehension, critical analysis, grammar, vocabulary, editing, you name it, I do it, including...See Jon's full profile

Suzanne A. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Suzanne A.
100/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Patient, Experienced, and Effective Math and Science Tutor

Hello! I am a University of California, San Diego (UCSD) graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology and graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with my Master's degree in Global Medicine. As an undergraduate at UCSD, I worked as a teaching assistant for lower division biology classes... See Suzanne's full profile

5.0 (1235)
100/hour
4,230 hours tutoring
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Hello! I am a University of California, San Diego (UCSD) graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology and graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with my Master's degree in Global Medicine. As an undergraduate at UCSD, I worked as a teaching assistant for lower division biology classes...See Suzanne's full profile

Ara B. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ara B.
80/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Experienced MS, HS and College Instructor

I have four degrees (BS, MS, MEd, and EdD) all with a focus on psychology. I also have extensive experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT with a particular focus on the English and Reading sections of the ACT. Lastly, I served as an admission officer and senior-level administrator at private high... See Ara's full profile

5.0 (91)
80/hour
315 hours tutoring
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I have four degrees (BS, MS, MEd, and EdD) all with a focus on psychology. I also have extensive experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT with a particular focus on the English and Reading sections of the ACT. Lastly, I served as an admission officer and senior-level administrator at private high...See Ara's full profile

David L. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David L.
32/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Expert, Easy-to-Understand, Patient ACT, GRE & SAT Tutor

I have 15 years of experience tutoring on many subjects, including the ACT, the GRE, and the SAT.  I’ve taken the SAT twice, the GRE twice, and I’ve taken many practice tests, so I understand test taking strategies, which I will share with you. On Wyzant, I have tutored 48 students for 112 hours in 133... See David's full profile

4.8 (1376)
32/hour
3,626 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutes
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I have 15 years of experience tutoring on many subjects, including the ACT, the GRE, and the SAT.  I’ve taken the SAT twice, the GRE twice, and I’ve taken many practice tests, so I understand test taking strategies, which I will share with you. On Wyzant, I have tutored 48 students for 112 hours in 133...See David's full profile

Victoria S. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Victoria S.
25/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

English/ Math/ Test Prep tutor

I have been tutoring children privately for over ten years. I am a certified ACT and SAT instructor for the Princeton Review and have also taught SAT and ACT for Extra Credit Education. I have worked as a math tutor for Manchester Academy and for No Child Left Behind providers. My essay writing and... See Victoria's full profile

4.9 (1419)
25/hour
7,164 hours tutoring
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I have been tutoring children privately for over ten years. I am a certified ACT and SAT instructor for the Princeton Review and have also taught SAT and ACT for Extra Credit Education. I have worked as a math tutor for Manchester Academy and for No Child Left Behind providers. My essay writing and...See Victoria's full profile

John K. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John K.
64/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Experienced, Patient, Results-Oriented ACT English/Reading Tutor

Over 15 years of experience working with high schoolers of all levels. I teach skills that help students maximize their scores but also can be applied to daily English usage. I simplify the learning process and tailor it to each individual student. See John's full profile

4.9 (1291)
64/hour
4,197 hours tutoring
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Over 15 years of experience working with high schoolers of all levels. I teach skills that help students maximize their scores but also can be applied to daily English usage. I simplify the learning process and tailor it to each individual student.See John's full profile

John S. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John S.
85/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Acting and Theatre - Berklee College Graduate

I have graduated from Berklee College of Music with a scholarship, honors and awards and I have also studied Ancient Greek Theater and Drama! I have directed and participated in many successful theatrical acts! See John's full profile

5.0 (416)
85/hour
1,344 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutes
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I have graduated from Berklee College of Music with a scholarship, honors and awards and I have also studied Ancient Greek Theater and Drama! I have directed and participated in many successful theatrical acts!See John's full profile

Greg F. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Greg F.
150/hour

Santa Monica, CA

Get into your dream school|98th Percentile on ACT English|ACT Expert

I took the ACT very recently and got a 34 on the English section and a 35 overall composite score, so I have a complete understanding of every difficulty type of ACT English question available. I have successfully tutored students to achieve similar levels of ACT success. My teaching strategy centers... See Greg's full profile

5.0 (640)
150/hour
1,397 hours tutoring
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I took the ACT very recently and got a 34 on the English section and a 35 overall composite score, so I have a complete understanding of every difficulty type of ACT English question available. I have successfully tutored students to achieve similar levels of ACT success. My teaching strategy centers...See Greg's full profile

Preston I. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Preston I.
75/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Physician Tutor for Math, Reading, Biology, and Step Exams

I received A's in all of my reading classes in high school and university. I have tutored students in ACT Reading for over a year, and have helped students improve their ACT Reading scores. See Preston's full profile

5.0 (6)
75/hour
8 hours tutoring
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I received A's in all of my reading classes in high school and university. I have tutored students in ACT Reading for over a year, and have helped students improve their ACT Reading scores. See Preston's full profile

Carol Anne S. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carol Anne S.
60/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

MA in Linguistics, 20+ years as editor, translator and tutor

I help students learn to recognize the errors in the long passages of the ACT English portion of the exam. They learn how to correct and improve grammar, style, sentence structure, diction, and organization issues. Since I also freelance as a writer, proofreader, and copy editor, I feel I can really help my... See Carol Anne's full profile

5.0 (473)
60/hour
3,293 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutes
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I help students learn to recognize the errors in the long passages of the ACT English portion of the exam. They learn how to correct and improve grammar, style, sentence structure, diction, and organization issues. Since I also freelance as a writer, proofreader, and copy editor, I feel I can really help my...See Carol Anne's full profile

Kareesa K. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kareesa K.
50/hour

Santa Monica, CA

Chemical Enginnering PhD and Primary Instructor

I am a recent PhD recipient in Chemical Engineering at the University of Southern California. I taught an undergraduate course in polymers in Spr-23 at USC and have been a TA for grad transport classes, undergrad chemical engineering courses, chemistry labs, and undergrad chemistry courses. I taught a research elective... See Kareesa's full profile

5.0 (30)
50/hour
113 hours tutoring
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I am a recent PhD recipient in Chemical Engineering at the University of Southern California. I taught an undergraduate course in polymers in Spr-23 at USC and have been a TA for grad transport classes, undergrad chemical engineering courses, chemistry labs, and undergrad chemistry courses. I taught a research elective...See Kareesa's full profile

Josh M. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Josh M.
150/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Experienced, Collaborative, and Innovative Tutor

I also studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and the British Academy of Drama at Oxford University. I have studied with some of the most world renowned acting teachers in the world: Larry Moss, Wynn Handman, Harold Guskin, Catlin Adams, and Joan Scheckel. I have extensive theater credits in Off... See Josh's full profile

5.0 (81)
150/hour
338 hours tutoring
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I also studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and the British Academy of Drama at Oxford University. I have studied with some of the most world renowned acting teachers in the world: Larry Moss, Wynn Handman, Harold Guskin, Catlin Adams, and Joan Scheckel. I have extensive theater credits in Off...See Josh's full profile

Tague Z. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tague Z.
50/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

High School Science Teacher

I received a 34 on the science section when I took it back in high school, and I've only gotten better at understand how to attack and pick apart questions on the ACT science section. See Tague's full profile

4.7 (10)
50/hour
33 hours tutoring
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I received a 34 on the science section when I took it back in high school, and I've only gotten better at understand how to attack and pick apart questions on the ACT science section.See Tague's full profile

Stephanie D. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephanie D.
85/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

PhD Student in Biomedical Engineering: Bio, Chem, and all STEM tutor

Due to my PhD, I also am able to teach college level science classes as well, and can also offer assistance in reading and understanding scientific literature. In addition to STEM classes, I offer standardized testing prep including the SAT and ACT. I also offer college and graduate school consulting; I can help... See Stephanie's full profile

5.0 (9)
85/hour
35 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutes
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Due to my PhD, I also am able to teach college level science classes as well, and can also offer assistance in reading and understanding scientific literature. In addition to STEM classes, I offer standardized testing prep including the SAT and ACT. I also offer college and graduate school consulting; I can help...See Stephanie's full profile

David B. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David B.
65/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Math, Physics, and ACT/SAT Tutoring from a NASA Engineer!

Do you need help with Math, Science, or Writing? Do you want a 36 on your ACT? Do you want learning to be FUN again? My name is David B -- I am a private tutor with ten years' experience, teaching all levels from middle school to PhD students. I am also a former NASA employee, with a Master's degree... See David's full profile

65/hour
8 hours tutoring
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Do you need help with Math, Science, or Writing? Do you want a 36 on your ACT? Do you want learning to be FUN again? My name is David B -- I am a private tutor with ten years' experience, teaching all levels from middle school to PhD students. I am also a former NASA employee, with a Master's degree...See David's full profile

Josh R. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Josh R.
85/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Engaging & Experienced Yale Graduate w/A Perfect SAT Score

With over 9 years of tutoring experience in SAT, ACT, ISEE, and GRE Math, I have learned what works to help students achieve. Besides offering a mastery of content, I also have years of experience learning the tricks and shortcuts for even math-wary students to do their very best! See Josh's full profile

4.8 (5)
85/hour
31 hours tutoring
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With over 9 years of tutoring experience in SAT, ACT, ISEE, and GRE Math, I have learned what works to help students achieve. Besides offering a mastery of content, I also have years of experience learning the tricks and shortcuts for even math-wary students to do their very best!See Josh's full profile

Chi C. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chi C.
200/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

MIT Math, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Economics, SAT/ACT

I am also currently the mathematics and science (biology, physics) teacher at a private school in the Los Angeles area. I specialize in tutoring in Mathematics: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, Statistics, SAT and ACT... as well as physics, chemistry, biology. My SAT students... See Chi's full profile

5.0 (73)
200/hour
510 hours tutoring
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I am also currently the mathematics and science (biology, physics) teacher at a private school in the Los Angeles area. I specialize in tutoring in Mathematics: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, Statistics, SAT and ACT... as well as physics, chemistry, biology. My SAT students...See Chi's full profile

John H. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John H.
100/hour

Santa Monica, CA

My goal is to build skills that enable students to succeed

My goal is to identify individual student’s gifts and strengths, and then show the students how to leverage their own talents, enabling them to develop their own specific study skills and work habits. This will lead to better grades and test scores in the short term, and transfer over to superior performance in the... See John's full profile

5.0 (18)
100/hour
72 hours tutoring
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My goal is to identify individual student’s gifts and strengths, and then show the students how to leverage their own talents, enabling them to develop their own specific study skills and work habits. This will lead to better grades and test scores in the short term, and transfer over to superior performance in the...See John's full profile

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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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12 ACT lessons

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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