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Thomas G. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Thomas G.
100/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Experienced PhD Specializing in the Ethics of AI

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...

5.0 (3)
100/hour
10 hours tutoring

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...

Nima N. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nima N.
200/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

CTC Credentialed English, Reading, Writing teacher with PhD

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...

5.0 (12)
200/hour
36 hours tutoring

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...

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

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Yale/Cambridge/Berkeley Graduate for Counseling and Writing

[I appreciate all inquiries and respond promptly to inquiries, but not mass emails to multiple tutors.] Dr. Jeffrey was a university lecturer and tutor from 2003-2017. He has helped students of all ages, including secondary school, college, postgraduate, and executive clients. From 2020-22, he helped almost 30...

5.0 (318)
125/hour
711 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

[I appreciate all inquiries and respond promptly to inquiries, but not mass emails to multiple tutors.] Dr. Jeffrey was a university lecturer and tutor from 2003-2017. He has helped students of all ages, including secondary school, college, postgraduate, and executive clients. From 2020-22, he helped almost 30...

Menaka M. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Menaka M.
80/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Experienced & Supportive PhD Tutor: Math, Test Prep, and Writing

Did you know PhD stands for "Doctor of Philosophy" and "philosophia" means a love of learning/wisdom? Experience a love of learning and the ultra-satisfying “Aha!" moments as we work together. I specialize in math, test preparation, and writing and over 20+ years, I’ve worked with students of all ages. In a...

5.0 (158)
80/hour
411 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response time is based on Menaka’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

Did you know PhD stands for "Doctor of Philosophy" and "philosophia" means a love of learning/wisdom? Experience a love of learning and the ultra-satisfying “Aha!" moments as we work together. I specialize in math, test preparation, and writing and over 20+ years, I’ve worked with students of all ages. In a...

Jacob S. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jacob S.
25/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

PhD Candidate in History

Hi, I'm Jacob. I am a PhD Candidate in History at the University of California, Berkeley. Before coming to Berkeley, I graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin-Cities, earning a Bachelor's degree in History with honors. While I specialize in the history of the Soviet Union, I have expertise in American...

25/hour
9 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Jacob. I am a PhD Candidate in History at the University of California, Berkeley. Before coming to Berkeley, I graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin-Cities, earning a Bachelor's degree in History with honors. While I specialize in the history of the Soviet Union, I have expertise in American...

Anna R. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anna R.
80/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Editor and UC Berkeley biology instructor

As a graduate student UC Berkeley, I taught several molecular and cell biology courses. My course evaluations were always above the department average, and I received the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award for my creative lesson plans and engaging teaching style. I'm here to help you work through problems and...

4.7 (11)
80/hour
73 hours tutoring

As a graduate student UC Berkeley, I taught several molecular and cell biology courses. My course evaluations were always above the department average, and I received the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award for my creative lesson plans and engaging teaching style. I'm here to help you work through problems and...

Madeline A. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Madeline A.
100/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Knowledgeable, Meticulous, and Passionate Harvard Tutor/Teacher

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...

5.0 (23)
100/hour
25 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Sarina M. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sarina M.
150/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Ivy League and GS Alum, Experienced College Essay Tutor

I'm Sarina. I graduated from Barnard, Columbia University with a major in Economics and a minor in South Asian Studies and Education. I worked at Goldman Sachs for the last year and am now a Master's Student at Columbia's Teacher's College. I have helped multiple students with college applications and my students have...

5.0 (2)
150/hour
10 hours tutoring

I'm Sarina. I graduated from Barnard, Columbia University with a major in Economics and a minor in South Asian Studies and Education. I worked at Goldman Sachs for the last year and am now a Master's Student at Columbia's Teacher's College. I have helped multiple students with college applications and my students have...

Rebecca B. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rebecca B.
100/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Writing and college application essay tutor with PhD

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...

4.8 (58)
100/hour
217 hours tutoring

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...

Eileen M. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eileen M.
65/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

AP English/ AP History/Middle Core Teacher/Elementary English Concepts

I am a California certified teacher and educator. I hold a valid Single Subject Teaching credential in English and Social Science for grades 7-12. This includes English Language Arts of all kinds, History, Civics, Economics and Psychology. I also hold a valid California Multi-subject credential to teach grades K-8 so I...

5.0 (235)
65/hour
1,080 hours tutoring

I am a California certified teacher and educator. I hold a valid Single Subject Teaching credential in English and Social Science for grades 7-12. This includes English Language Arts of all kinds, History, Civics, Economics and Psychology. I also hold a valid California Multi-subject credential to teach grades K-8 so I...

Raymond M. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Raymond M.
150/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Stanford Graduate Specializing in SAT/ACT Test Prep

I am a recent college graduate from Stanford University, where I double majored in Economics and Film & Media Studies. And for the past four years I have also worked as a professional tutor or teacher's assistant for a variety of companies and organizations, including Stanford University. During this time, I have...

5.0 (37)
150/hour
438 hours tutoring

I am a recent college graduate from Stanford University, where I double majored in Economics and Film & Media Studies. And for the past four years I have also worked as a professional tutor or teacher's assistant for a variety of companies and organizations, including Stanford University. During this time, I have...

Mary M. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mary M.
75/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Educator and Therapist Specializing in Comprehensive Ed. Services

As an experienced educator and therapist with doctoral level training, I have a passion for helping individuals of all ages and backgrounds achieve their full potential. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in both teaching and therapy, I offer a unique skill set that enables me to provide...

5.0 (5)
75/hour
8 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

As an experienced educator and therapist with doctoral level training, I have a passion for helping individuals of all ages and backgrounds achieve their full potential. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in both teaching and therapy, I offer a unique skill set that enables me to provide...

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

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Scored Perfect ACT 36 Composite, 10+ Years Tutoring Experience

Having tested these strategies in the January 2016 ACT and scoring a perfect 36, I know that the key to excelling in ACT English is to test for objectively correct choices by plugging in and noting specific mechanics, including subject-verb agreement, proper verb tense, proper adjective/adverb usage,...

5.0 (632)
160/hour
2,536 hours tutoring

Having tested these strategies in the January 2016 ACT and scoring a perfect 36, I know that the key to excelling in ACT English is to test for objectively correct choices by plugging in and noting specific mechanics, including subject-verb agreement, proper verb tense, proper adjective/adverb usage,...

Phillip F. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Phillip F.
48/hour

Near Walnut Creek, 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,...

4.9 (576)
48/hour
2,831 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Phillip’s active hours, which are 7:00 am - 7:00 am UTC.

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,...

Philip B. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for in-person tutoring
Philip B.
70/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Physics, Earth Science or Math Giving You Trouble? Help is on the way!

I am a highly successful high school physics and earth science teacher and tutor since 1996. I have been certified to teach physics and earth science/geosciences in three states including California. Courses that I have taught include Conceptual Physics, General Physics, Honors Physics, Advanced Placement Physics (both...

4.9 (356)
70/hour
1,071 hours tutoring

I am a highly successful high school physics and earth science teacher and tutor since 1996. I have been certified to teach physics and earth science/geosciences in three states including California. Courses that I have taught include Conceptual Physics, General Physics, Honors Physics, Advanced Placement Physics (both...

Ben G. Near Walnut Creek, CA, available for in-person tutoring
Ben G.
90/hour

Near Walnut Creek, CA

Multi Subject Success Oriented Bay Area Tutor

Hello Prospective Students- I am a student-centered tutor who is interested in tutoring motivated students. I am flexible and creative in my tutoring methods. I recognize the fact that each student has individual needs, strengths, and weaknesses. I adapt my tutoring methods to best fit the needs of the individual...

5.0 (600)
90/hour
1,537 hours tutoring

Hello Prospective Students- I am a student-centered tutor who is interested in tutoring motivated students. I am flexible and creative in my tutoring methods. I recognize the fact that each student has individual needs, strengths, and weaknesses. I adapt my tutoring methods to best fit the needs of the individual...

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James P.
65/hour

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...

5.0 (1140)
65/hour
4,061 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...

Near Walnut Creek, CA Tutoring
Phillip P.
285/hour

PhD with Strong ACT English Credentials

I have tutored students in ACT English preparation for 10 years, and I taught Advanced Placement English classes at a High School for eight years. Plus, as a high school junior, I scored a 34 on the ACT English test. More recently,...

5.0 (993)
285/hour
3,734 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutesNote that average response time is based on Phillip’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 3:00 am UTC.

I have tutored students in ACT English preparation for 10 years, and I taught Advanced Placement English classes at a High School for eight years. Plus, as a high school junior, I scored a 34 on the ACT English test. More recently,...

Near Walnut Creek, CA Tutoring
Alex S.
87/hour

Math, Econ, Stats & Test Prep Tutor with Stanford Master's

I scored a 35 on ACT English and have tutored and taught ACT classes in Southern California since 2012.

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4.8 (274)
87/hour
1,430 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response time is based on Alex’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

I scored a 35 on ACT English and have tutored and taught ACT classes in Southern California since 2012.

Near Walnut Creek, CA Tutoring
Tim C.
45/hour

K-12 Reading/Writing/grammar/SAT/ACT/TESL/Coll. app essays /Job INT

My teaching experience spans 34 years, and I am currently among the top tutors in the country on Wyzant's platform. My goal is to turn students' weaknesses into strengths and enable them to make the changes they need to achieve desired objectives...

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4.8 (1747)
45/hour
11,515 hours tutoring

My teaching experience spans 34 years, and I am currently among the top tutors in the country on Wyzant's platform. My goal is to turn students' weaknesses into strengths and enable them to make the changes they need to achieve desired objectives...

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Michael B.
220/hour

Perfect 36 ACT English Scorer; Experienced Test Prep Specialist

I scored a perfect 36 on the ACT English exam as a high schooler, and since I began tutoring in 2012, I've helped thousands of students develop and master the necessary grammatical skills required for this test. I'm also up to...

5.0 (417)
220/hour
2,775 hours tutoring

I scored a perfect 36 on the ACT English exam as a high schooler, and since I began tutoring in 2012, I've helped thousands of students develop and master the necessary grammatical skills required for this test. I'm also up to...

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Abigail C.
275/hour

Perfect Score Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalc, Calculus & SAT Math Tutor

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 16 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany...

5.0 (5308)
275/hour
17,764 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response time is based on Abigail’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 16 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany...

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Patrick S.
68/hour

Experienced Yale graduate who tutors AP, ACT, SAT, SSAT, and Writing

Average ACT English score 33 after sessions.

5.0 (1026)
68/hour
3,225 hours tutoring

Average ACT English score 33 after sessions.

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Vick L.
134/hour

MIT Grad: Encouraging, patient tutor specializing in ACT English!

Hi there! My name is Vick. I graduated from MIT (majored in Finance) in 2020 and have tutored ACT English for over 10 years. When it comes to teaching/tutoring, I think many tutors have a strong background in the subject but not many...

4.9 (275)
134/hour
490 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Vick’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

Hi there! My name is Vick. I graduated from MIT (majored in Finance) in 2020 and have tutored ACT English for over 10 years. When it comes to teaching/tutoring, I think many tutors have a strong background in the subject but not many...

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Madison L.
90/hour

ACT Tutor with 99th Percentile Scores

I would be a great fit if you are looking for a tutor who is familiar with the patterns, strategies, and rules associated with the ACT English section. On my first ACT attempt, I scored a 35/36 overall score and a 35/36 on this...

5.0 (132)
90/hour
706 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 minutesNote that average response time is based on Madison’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 2:00 am UTC.

I would be a great fit if you are looking for a tutor who is familiar with the patterns, strategies, and rules associated with the ACT English section. On my first ACT attempt, I scored a 35/36 overall score and a 35/36 on this...

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Aditya K.

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Furthermore, he is very patient and will explain a concept multiple times until you understand it. His method of going through practice problems together helped me a lot as it was great practice with a knowledgeable tutor to answer questions and explain problems. Finally, communication with Joseph has been very clear and I have not had any issues with scheduling. I would definitely recommend Joseph M. as a tutor for ACT English!
Aditya K.

15 lessons

Furthermore, he is very patient and will explain a concept multiple times until you understand it. His method of going through practice problems together helped me a lot as it was great practice with a knowledgeable tutor to answer questions and explain problems. Finally, communication with Joseph has been very clear and I have not had any issues with scheduling. I would definitely recommend Joseph M. as a tutor for ACT English!
Aditya K.

15 lessons

Furthermore, he is very patient and will explain a concept multiple times until you understand it. His method of going through practice problems together helped me a lot as it was great practice with a knowledgeable tutor to answer questions and explain problems. Finally, communication with Joseph has been very clear and I have not had any issues with scheduling. I would definitely recommend Joseph M. as a tutor for ACT English!
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