Top ACT English Tutors serving San Francisco-Bay Area

Audrey: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...a specialty in critical reading and writing skills. I have prior experience working at my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Edwin: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...with a BS in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Chinese. I have about two years of experience in tutoring students. I tutor high school and college level mathematics and SAT/ACT preparation. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, the subjects that interest me the most are calculus, college level mathematics, and test prep. I have a calm, adaptive tutoring style. I revise my tutoring strategies to fit each student's unique traits and I...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Cody: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. My experience has come in the form of private, one-on-one tutoring with students ranging in ages from 7th grade through adult learners, college-level review courses, and even teaching SAT prep courses. My students find me very relatable, and I've heard from several students that having someone close to their own age work with them has been really...
Education & Certification
Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Steven: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...tests, so I would love to pass on my tips and tricks for those preparing for the SAT and ACT. Of note, something in particular that attracts me to tutoring is that by working one-on-one with a student, I am able to cater my teaching style towards his or her learning style, ultimately allowing the student to better learn the material. Beyond the academics, in my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis and hiking or...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Jacqueline: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...I am a volunteer for several charitable organizations such as Romanian Children's Relief, Stop Hunger Now, and Relay for Life. Though I tutor in a wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain the confidence in themselves needed to feel...
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University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English

Josh: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
My favorite word is "why." And why is that, you may ask? Well, I am subject to a never-ending flow of knowledge because I perpetually wonder why. The search for answers to any question beginning with "why" has taught me everything I know -- and put me in a position to disseminate my knowledge to other people. Tutoring is the best possible way for me to do that.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Christie: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...it. These varying degrees of familiarity in subject material have helped me to practice recalling material on the spot to then explain it to a student. These different experiences have trained me to meet each student where they are. My schedule of availability begins on July 18 and until mid-August I am free from Monday through Saturday beginning at 8 AM and Sunday after 1 PM. I can work up to 30 hours/week. I look...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32

Jessica: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...have been tutoring since beginning my undergraduate career at Stanford University. In my free time, I set up a private tutoring practice in the Palo Alto/ Los Altos/ Redwood City areas. Upon my graduation, I moved back home to Tustin, Orange County. I now work for Elite Academy, a test prep company with international branches, where I instruct classes on SAT Critical Reading and ACT Reading. I also continue my private tutoring practice and, of...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French

Alok: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I am a 4th year Mechanical Engineering Major at UC Irvine. I have taken every core math, physics, and engineering course within mechanical engineering. In the past I have tutored pre algebra, algebra, and calculus. Throughout my university experience, I excelled in math in particular.
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32

Haley: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
Certified CPC with an A.A.S. Degree in Business Management with Medical Office Assistant Option. Great tutors helped me to succeed so I'm happy to pay it forward and help others succeed too.
Education & Certification
Murray State College - Associate in Science, Medical Office Assistance

Grace: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...included a great deal of field work as well as lab work, completing problems sets, writing research papers and lab reports, and even mapping a large portion of the Berkeley hills. I completed my senior honors thesis after a year of collaborative research with UC Berkeley faculty and intend to pursue the topic of that thesis in future research endeavors. In the fall of 2016, I plan to begin my graduate education; I am currently...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470

Jean: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...A good teacher must help students recognize their individual learning styles, discover any flaws in their foundation knowledge, set reasonable goals, and look for deeper meanings behind why a problem is best solved a certain way. Moreover, she taught me the importance of concise communication, organization and empathy when teaching. I think that not only is teaching more similar to coaching than lecturing and assigning work, but also clear presentations, goal-setting and practice are crucial.
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740

Carlos: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...and Physics. I'm studying to one day become a researcher and professor. One of the things I love is making others more knowledgeable and passionate about math and science through scientific communication and tutoring. I am most passionate to tutor Calculus, Linear algebra, and ACT/SAT Math. I believe that the biggest obstacles to learning Math are 1. judgmental social environments and 2. inexperience with the multidimensional nature of math. As such, I foster an open...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT English: 33

Kayla: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...college practicums, and worked as a college writing tutor. I am pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at Evangel University. English is my favorite subject because it is how we communicate and it integrates beautifully with all other content areas. You can find my subject areas in my profile! My teaching philosophy is to focus on the student and work with their interests, learning abilities, and individual strengths. My goal is to make learning fun...
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Evangel University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to working with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work collaboratively...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Retesh: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...lose hope when life gets tough. It's okay if you don't have all As every semester in every class: what's more important is your effort. One's efforts and hard work are what really measure one's intelligence and my goal as a Varsity Tutors instructor are to not only teach my students the material but also encourage them to work hard as school is simply a test of what the real world will be like. As...
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Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy

Robert: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...also a deep knowledge of technical subjects that are in high-demand in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. In the summer I teach physics to 8th graders and I worked at the Exploratorium, teaching science to visitors. I am unusual I believe for a humanities person in that I also took electives in physics, mathematics, and chemistry in college, which gives me the confidence and desire to move into technical writing.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, History
San Francisco State University - Masters, English

Lila Ann: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...major or discipline, and beyond graduation in the job market or graduate school. I teach and tutor from an honest enthusiasm for words, language and the writing process. I work with students from elementary school through college on building fundamental reading and writing skills, completing assignments above standard, and finding their own voice through the written word and oral response. I tutor a range of subjects with a focus on language arts – for example:...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance

Kathleen: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I'm passionate about helping students achieve success! I have over six years of science teaching experience from physical science to AP/IB Science. I am an experienced educator, tutor, and coach.
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Stanford University - Master of Science, Environmental Engineering

Alexandra: San Francisco-Bay Area ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I am a current graduate level student with a background in technical, science, and humanities coursework. I have years of experience putting this coursework into action through both teaching and technical positions. I enjoy tailoring my teaching methods to each individual student, and I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Education & Certification
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University - Master in Public Health, Public Health
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