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Andreas M. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andreas M.
99/hour

Oakland, CA

Effective Tutor for Math, Computer Science, and German

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....

5.0 (558)
99/hour
3,278 hours tutoring

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....

Bridget K. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bridget K.
175/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Professionally trained with 8+ years experience with test prep

I have been professionally trained through a private tutoring company for ACT test preparation. All of the students that I have worked with have increased their scores.

5.0 (1256)
175/hour
3,969 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutes
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I have been professionally trained through a private tutoring company for ACT test preparation. All of the students that I have worked with have increased their scores.

Oliver M. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Oliver M.
109/hour

Oakland, CA

UC Berkeley PhD Unlock the World of AI and Python

Hello! I'm Oliver, and I'm here to guide you through the fascinating realms of AI and Python. Teaching myself coding and AI, I know how daunting and intimidating complex topics can be. I offer a down-to-earth teaching style that helps make this complex material less intimidating and more digestible. I am your teammate....

5.0 (141)
109/hour
592 hours tutoring

Hello! I'm Oliver, and I'm here to guide you through the fascinating realms of AI and Python. Teaching myself coding and AI, I know how daunting and intimidating complex topics can be. I offer a down-to-earth teaching style that helps make this complex material less intimidating and more digestible. I am your teammate....

Charles T. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Charles T.
100/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Creative Math - ADHD Students

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...

5.0 (460)
100/hour
1,582 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutes
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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...

Dylan T. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dylan T.
60/hour

Oakland, CA

UCLA Graduate, Specializing in Math and Science

I received a 35 on the ACT (36 in Math, 35 in English, 35 in Reading, 35 in Science)

4.6 (11)
60/hour
21 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutes
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I received a 35 on the ACT (36 in Math, 35 in English, 35 in Reading, 35 in Science)

Jim L. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jim L.
64/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Personable, effective English, Math and Science Tutor

I'm an expert in working with students to develop skills and to understand concepts. My expertise is especially strong in problem solving, and applying concepts to real world situations. I'm also very adept at online tutoring, with hundreds of lessons taught, for students as far away as Denmark and Qatar. . When my son...

4.9 (2109)
64/hour
7,070 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutes
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I'm an expert in working with students to develop skills and to understand concepts. My expertise is especially strong in problem solving, and applying concepts to real world situations. I'm also very adept at online tutoring, with hundreds of lessons taught, for students as far away as Denmark and Qatar. . When my son...

Jason H. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason H.
120/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Highly Experienced Tutor

I have over 10 years of experience helping students prepare for all sections of the CBEST. My background in standardized test prep - SSAT, ACT, SAT, GRE, and GMAT - is extensive. With the math section, I find many adults need a solid refresher of the fundamentals of number properties, algebra, and geometry.

4.9 (59)
120/hour
137 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutes
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I have over 10 years of experience helping students prepare for all sections of the CBEST. My background in standardized test prep - SSAT, ACT, SAT, GRE, and GMAT - is extensive. With the math section, I find many adults need a solid refresher of the fundamentals of number properties, algebra, and geometry.

Davy H. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Davy H.
75/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Davy's Chemistry and Math Tutoring

I graduated from Berkeley with a Chemistry degree, with a focus on Material Science. Despite my technical background, I have extensive teaching experience (7 years), which have ranged from private one-on-one tutoring to 200 student lecture halls. I believe that varied teaching experiences has helped me be a better...

4.9 (36)
75/hour
168 hours tutoring

I graduated from Berkeley with a Chemistry degree, with a focus on Material Science. Despite my technical background, I have extensive teaching experience (7 years), which have ranged from private one-on-one tutoring to 200 student lecture halls. I believe that varied teaching experiences has helped me be a better...

Tina H. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tina H.
120/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Berkeley Graduate, Experienced Tutor Will Help You Succeed

The ACT math section covers high school level algebra, geometry and basic trigonometry. For the past three years, my clear and concise teaching method has helped many students achieve high scores and reach top percentile rankings. I know the content well and can teach you effective test-taking strategies and how...

5.0 (908)
120/hour
2,235 hours tutoring
Response time: 52 minutes
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The ACT math section covers high school level algebra, geometry and basic trigonometry. For the past three years, my clear and concise teaching method has helped many students achieve high scores and reach top percentile rankings. I know the content well and can teach you effective test-taking strategies and how...

Ahmet C. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ahmet C.
60/hour

Near Oakland, 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)
60/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...

Jeffrey N. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeffrey N.
100/hour

Near Oakland, 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 (136)
100/hour
218 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutes
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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...

Jessica W. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jessica W.
65/hour

Oakland, CA

Have fun learning English!

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). After a very intensive and exciting course in Playa Samara, Costa Rica, I took a position at instituto Estelar Bilingue....

5.0 (4)
65/hour
7 hours tutoring

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). After a very intensive and exciting course in Playa Samara, Costa Rica, I took a position at instituto Estelar Bilingue....

Nancy L. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nancy L.
50/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Experienced, Effective, Passionate Elemenentary N Secondary Math Tutor

Content of ACT is taken from students' high school math classes with problems that are more sophisticated than those in the textbooks. The key to scoring high on ACT is to have a thorough understanding of the math courses and apply students' knowledge to ACT. Quick reviews, prior to the...

5.0 (965)
50/hour
2,996 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 minutes
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Content of ACT is taken from students' high school math classes with problems that are more sophisticated than those in the textbooks. The key to scoring high on ACT is to have a thorough understanding of the math courses and apply students' knowledge to ACT. Quick reviews, prior to the...

Marie F. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Marie F.
60/hour

Near Oakland, CA

ACT Tutor - Will Teach Great Test-taking Skills and Strategies

As an English Language Arts teacher and tutor, and an avid and broad-ranging reader, I can teach students strategies for performing their best on the ACT reading section. The reading section is challenging. Students have to read quickly and efficiently in order to get through all of the questions in the allotted...

4.9 (322)
60/hour
1,611 hours tutoring

As an English Language Arts teacher and tutor, and an avid and broad-ranging reader, I can teach students strategies for performing their best on the ACT reading section. The reading section is challenging. Students have to read quickly and efficiently in order to get through all of the questions in the allotted...

Caitlyn W. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Caitlyn W.
175/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Ivy League College Consultant

I know firsthand how daunting the college application process is: I myself was a first generation college applicant who knew that, even with my solid scores (2200 SAT; 33 ACT; 4.3 GPA), applying to my dream schools was a gamble. So, I dedicated myself to learning the difference between a great application and an...

4.0 (1)
175/hour
6 hours tutoring

I know firsthand how daunting the college application process is: I myself was a first generation college applicant who knew that, even with my solid scores (2200 SAT; 33 ACT; 4.3 GPA), applying to my dream schools was a gamble. So, I dedicated myself to learning the difference between a great application and an...

Yelena V. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Yelena V.
80/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Effective Tutor in Multiple Subjects (English, ESL, Science, etc.)

Hello! My name is Yelena and I have been tutoring for over 8 years. I have a B.S. in Neuroscience and minor in Biology from Santa Clara University and am currently pursuing a master of science in bioinformatics at Johns Hopkins University. I am have previously worked as math and English teacher in Belmont, CA. I...

5.0 (4)
80/hour
8 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Yelena and I have been tutoring for over 8 years. I have a B.S. in Neuroscience and minor in Biology from Santa Clara University and am currently pursuing a master of science in bioinformatics at Johns Hopkins University. I am have previously worked as math and English teacher in Belmont, CA. I...

Kristin C. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kristin C.
175/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Multi-Subject Expert Tutor Specializing in Organic & General Chemistry

...independently). I currently specialize in assistance with chemistry (all levels), but I also offer tutoring in algebra I & II, geometry, math for college readiness, SAT/ACT/PERT test prep, and other college and high school courses. I know tutoring can sometimes seem like a nerve-racking experience, but it is my goal in every session...

5.0 (1200)
175/hour
3,671 hours tutoring

...independently). I currently specialize in assistance with chemistry (all levels), but I also offer tutoring in algebra I & II, geometry, math for college readiness, SAT/ACT/PERT test prep, and other college and high school courses. I know tutoring can sometimes seem like a nerve-racking experience, but it is my goal in every session...

Andrew G. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew G.
350/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Software engineering and machine learning coach

I earned a 35 on the ACT Math section while in high school, and I only took the test one time. I have been working with students on ACT, SAT, and general test prep throughout college and post-college.

5.0 (460)
350/hour
1,467 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutes
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I earned a 35 on the ACT Math section while in high school, and I only took the test one time. I have been working with students on ACT, SAT, and general test prep throughout college and post-college.

John B. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John B.
150/hour

Near Oakland, CA

GMAT/GRE/LSAT Tutor with 99th Percentile Scores

Hi, I'm John! I have an M.Sc. in Mathematics (earned with a Distinction) and top scores on the GMAT (770), GRE (170q/167v), and LSAT (175). I am also a Graduate Statistician of the Royal Statistical Society. I have been doing Math and Test Prep tutoring since 2011. What I've found in the various fields I've studied...

5.0 (53)
150/hour
102 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm John! I have an M.Sc. in Mathematics (earned with a Distinction) and top scores on the GMAT (770), GRE (170q/167v), and LSAT (175). I am also a Graduate Statistician of the Royal Statistical Society. I have been doing Math and Test Prep tutoring since 2011. What I've found in the various fields I've studied...

Jordan R. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jordan R.
110/hour

Oakland, 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 in chemistry, algebra, and ACT Math and Science. I graduated summa cum...

5.0 (1223)
110/hour
3,433 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutes
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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 in chemistry, algebra, and ACT Math and Science. I graduated summa cum...

Anna M. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anna M.
50/hour

Oakland, CA

Experienced, credentialed English and Spanish teacher (M.Ed.)

Hi everyone I'm Anna! I have been an educator mostly in public high schools for over 13 years. I have an undergraduate degree in International Studies with a focus in Spanish, and a Master's Degree in Education with a focus in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) for grades 5-12. I currently have a...

5.0 (17)
50/hour
20 hours tutoring

Hi everyone I'm Anna! I have been an educator mostly in public high schools for over 13 years. I have an undergraduate degree in International Studies with a focus in Spanish, and a Master's Degree in Education with a focus in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) for grades 5-12. I currently have a...

Urmi B. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Urmi B.
75/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Caltech Mechanical Engineer - Math/Science/SAT Tutor

I graduated with a BSME from Caltech and also hold an MSEE from UCLA. I enjoy tutoring students in my free time and have extensive experience. I typically tutor high school math up through calculus, SAT math, and ACT math, but am also able to tutor in chemistry (SAT II/AP) and physics. I am patient and...

5.0 (14)
75/hour
43 hours tutoring

I graduated with a BSME from Caltech and also hold an MSEE from UCLA. I enjoy tutoring students in my free time and have extensive experience. I typically tutor high school math up through calculus, SAT math, and ACT math, but am also able to tutor in chemistry (SAT II/AP) and physics. I am patient and...

Cassie C. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Cassie C.
120/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Personalized Tutoring for Research, MCAT, and All Levels of Learning

**Research Papers** With two neuroscience research papers under my belt and contributions to a textbook, I specialize in guiding students through the nuanced process of writing outstanding research papers in psychology and neuroscience. Whether it's your first exploration into research or your dissertation, I'm here to...

5.0 (67)
120/hour
166 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes
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**Research Papers** With two neuroscience research papers under my belt and contributions to a textbook, I specialize in guiding students through the nuanced process of writing outstanding research papers in psychology and neuroscience. Whether it's your first exploration into research or your dissertation, I'm here to...

Kenisha C. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kenisha C.
81/hour

Oakland, CA

English Lessons, Writing, Algebra, Reading, SAT/HSPT/GRE/CBEST/CSETENG

..., 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, too. To help personalize students' experiences and ensure their efficacy: 1. Written...

4.9 (175)
81/hour
1,648 hours tutoring

..., 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, too. To help personalize students' experiences and ensure their efficacy: 1. Written...

Nicole T. Near Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicole T.
45/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Knowledgeable Tutor with Broad Subject Base

Aloha, My name is Nicole T. and I am currently on break from university where I am a semester away from graduating with a degree in Marine Biology and mathematics. My passion is invertebrate biology, and my goal is to work with Coral Reef conservation efforts. I have a decade of experience tutoring math and I also have...

4.9 (55)
45/hour
311 hours tutoring

Aloha, My name is Nicole T. and I am currently on break from university where I am a semester away from graduating with a degree in Marine Biology and mathematics. My passion is invertebrate biology, and my goal is to work with Coral Reef conservation efforts. I have a decade of experience tutoring math and I also have...

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Kedran W.

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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.
Justin S.

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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