Top ACT Reading Tutors serving San Jose

Edwin: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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 believe that a calm demeanor...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Jennifer: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Jean: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...credit my teaching philosophy to my mom - a college psychology professor prior to immigrating to the U.S. The methods she used to help me learn and to drive my curiosity still influence how I think and learn concepts today. From her, I learned that a meaningful education requires more than just knowing facts and how to find the right answers. A good teacher must help students recognize their individual learning styles, discover any flaws...
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 Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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 environment where all mathematical questions...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT English: 33

Alexander: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...time in the program, I was a TA for courses in Statistics and Psychology. Currently, I am attending Palo Alto University to obtain a PhD in Clinical Psychology. During my time off from classes, I will be available to tutor several subjects both in-person in the Bay Area as well as online. I will gladly tutor students of any age. While I am proficient in all subjects listed on my profile, I am best at...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Old Dominion University - Master of Science, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
GRE Quantitative: 160

Reema: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...that the student is a 100% confident with the concepts. I believe that learning should be fun, and to ensure that this purpose is solved, I make the classes a 100% interactive. Along with being a tutor, I try to be a good friend and a counselor too so that the connect with the students is better. Besides, teaching I'm an avid reader, a voracious traveler, an ex model, and a motivational speaker. Feel free...
Education & Certification
University of Mumbai - Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Harry: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...My wealth of exposure has even allowed me to create my own step-by-step generalized frameworks for solving certain problems. I love tutoring: I love that aha-moment when a student finally grasps a tough or abstract concept, and I love being part of that process. I try to explain concepts in unorthodox ways: a student loves business? We can apply math to profit-maximization problems. Physics? Applying math to moving particles is incredibly intuitive. Math is beautiful...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Anya: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...I approach sessions with careful patience and perceptiveness, accommodating each individual students' needs and ensuring that I've found a way of explaining things that works for them. I'm certified as a tutor through Cuesta College and worked there as a one one one tutor for their DSPS department. Currentlty I am a student at Mills College. I am experienced with students of all ages and subjects, though the humanities are my greatest strength. Often times...
Education & Certification
Cuesta College - Current Undergrad, Sociology

Akhil: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...taught: learning to recognize my own mistakes. I will never give a student the answer, but I will help them realize where they went wrong so they can focus on their mistakes. Especially in mathematical subjects, the true knowledge is in understanding the process of answering a question, and just knowing the answer is not enough. I work with students to recognize errors, and to help students be able to answer questions by themselves. I...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad, English and Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Audrey: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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 picked up along my way....
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Andrew: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...moment, I am most prepared to tutor for ACT and SAT preparation in all subject areas. My personal favorite areas are the English, reading, and writing portions of these tests. In addition, I am prepared to tutor college students in ecology, which was a particular interest of mine while obtaining my degree. Outside of academics, I am interested in long hikes through the woods of Washington, reading fiction and nonfiction for pleasure, and getting to...
Education & Certification
Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Samantha: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Max: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...I took the test officially three times and was successful each time and believe that I can share effective tips on how to increase scores in each subject. In my free time, I like to play sports like football and basketball. I also like to read novels and poems. My favorites are by Kurt Vonnegut and Jack Kerouac. I am a strong believer in education being the seeds of opportunity and hope to share my...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Physics with Concentration in Chemical Principles
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Matt: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...BS in mathematics, as well as minors in creative writing and computer science. While I do not have any formal experience with teaching, I have spent much of my academic career tutoring friends and family to help them succeed in school, and I have personally improved the grades of many of my peers through studying sessions with me by as much as 30%. I am a friendly and casual tutor, but my enthusiasm for helping...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Jeffrey: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...problem, and I am excited about using my solutions to help students achieve their goals. Preparing for a standardized test can feel overwhelming. But you really can be prepared. Careful, concept-oriented preparation can help ensure that students don't run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Luke: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...people and find the roots of their struggles. Through this, I could discover the best way to approach each individual and create a plan of action that worked best for their unique needs. Through all of this, I learned of my passion for teaching. I went on to start tutoring students and combined both the critical thinking skills and technical knowledge from my degree in philosophy with the teaching skills that I learned from guiding...
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 36

Alyssa: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...called CETPRO Betania. I have previously tutored a broad range of subjects and age groups, and I have especially enjoyed working with students to develop their writing skills. I tutor ACT Test prep and English with a focus on critical reading and writing skills. I am passionate about learning and I try to impart a love of learning to my students. In my spare time I enjoy painting, playing the piano, and reading.
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Sean: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...I really enjoy teaching test preparation, as there are so many aspects to taking these exams ranging from test taking strategies, the material itself, as well as preparation right before the tests themselves. I believe that every student requires a different teaching strategy, and I believe in treating every student as an individual rather than a collective. In terms of me personally, I really enjoy classical and electric violin, tennis, DJ'ing, as well as electronic...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Jack: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.... I'm big on listening. It's my job to hear what a...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Nisarg: San Jose ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in San Jose, CA
...love to breakdance, write poetry, debate politics and economics, and participate in practically every nerdy endeavor possible (huge Star Wars fan!!). I love to talk and will talk your ear off if you let me! I love trying new things, exploring the city, and traveling. My teaching philosophy is that teaching is a responsibility and a privilege; I'll put 110% into teaching if you put the same effort into learning. With hard work and patience,...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota - Bachelors, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
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