The Best ACT Tutors in Orinda, CA

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...See Julian's full profile

Thank you for visiting my profile. I am excited to about the potential to work with students of all ages and share my love and experience in mathematics, test taking, career counseling, and preparation for college or graduate school. I have degrees in mathematics and finance in addition to attaining my MBA and a...See Edward's full profile

I am a professional tutor in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. In 2007, I received a B.S in Chemistry from UC Berkeley with honors and since then, I have helped hundreds of students reach their full potential in Math and Science Classes. Over the past five years, I have tutored both privately and in many Bay Area...See Nenad's full profile

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,...See Randy's full profile

You'll need to bring in your ACT Reading skills to do questions involving adding/deleting sentences, modifying phrases to make them more relevant, and putting sentences in order. ACT Reading is easier than SAT Reading, so you might need to study a little harder for ACT English to...See Darren'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

I am a SAT/ACT Tutor and I help kids get the best grades possible in their SAT, including the Reading section.See Sarrita's full profile

My teaching style is different and unique. There's nothing somber about my style. Instead of relying entirely on a textbook, I incorporate a lot of motions, audio-visual aides, improvisational acting and role playing, and field trips. My students (especially those who're younger) seem to really like my...See Yoko's full profile

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. See Jason's full profile

In high school, I received a 33 on ACT Math. I then went on to study mathematics at Columbia University and tutored many students in a variety of mathematics courses. I know what it takes to do well on ACT Math, succeed in mathematics at a high level, and convey this knowledge to others.See Kyle's full profile

...Writing - Proofreading - Phonology Mathematics: - Algebra I & II - Geometry - Trigonometry - Precalculus - Differential Calculus Test Prep: - SAT - ACT - AP - CHSPE / CAHSEE - ISEE - HSPT Computer Science - Python - HTML - CSS - JavaScript - Webhosting...See Arjun's full profile

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....See Andreas's full profile

I have tutored numerous students in geometry, to provide support with coursework as well as to prepare students for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE.See Menaka's full profile

I've worked cross-culturally between Japan and the US, in IT, Marketing, and Film and Media, where I spoke, wrote, created content in Japanese, and interacted with Japanese clients on a daily basis, and acted as a liaison between English and Japanese speakers. I've hired, built, and trained a team of...See Naomi's full profile

I have helped students improve their grades and test scores for over 15 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 17 years. Before grad school at...See Fred's full profile

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,...See Phillip'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 also successfully tutored many high school students (though I prefer not to tutor students below high school level, and do not tutor calculus). I have worked for both Kaplan and McGraw-Hill designing testing materials for tests such as the GRE, SAT, and ACT. I know the ins and outs of how tests are...See Dave's full profile

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....See Jessica's full profile

Hi, I'm Marta. I have a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from UC Berkeley and have worked as a psychology professor for 30 years. As a professor I have extensive experience with one-to-one tutoring and mentoring of students, both teenagers and adults. I have worked with students from many different cultures and...See Marta's full profile

I passed the CBEST the first time I took it and have taught many students test taking skills for the SAT and ACT as well. I can teach how to write an effective essay and how to best answer the questions on the CBEST so that the student has the best opportunity to pass.See Joan's full profile

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...See Jeffrey's full profile

After that, I obtained my masters degree in structural Engineering at UC Davis where I furthered my understanding of Math in Engineering application. I am currently tutoring ACT Math; my returning students found my teaching helpful for them. See Yuanmin's full profile

I'm currently a PhD student in the English department at UC Berkeley. I am from Pennsylvania originally, but have lived all over the country (Philadelphia, Boston, NYC, San Francisco). I am very happy to be settling in the East Bay. I am excited to work with students from the middle school level and up. I have worked...See Alexander'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