2,309 Los Angeles Test Preparation Tutors

...American College Testing (ACT) 1. Experienced and in-depth individualized tutoring tailored for individual needs for all areas of the test which includes the following: • Reading 2. Preparation of lessons based on the actual ACT exams. 3. Provision of sample questions, answers, and explanation based on the actual sample examinations from the test-maker... read more

...About a year in though, I couldn't stand cubicle life any longer, so I handed in my two weeks' notice and started looking for a different vocation. I knew I liked teaching because I'd tutored regularly (SAT, sciences, & English) since high school and I'd already taken the MCAT (I got a 36 based on 3 days of "studying": 1 AAMC practice test a day... read more

...Then when they are faced with a problem that asks for information in a different way they panic. I work to get them over this problem and encourage them to be more fearless and adventuresome. Math problem solving should be a fun adventure. There are certain types of questions that occur regularly on the ACT and SAT tests. It is very helpful to review... read more

...) If needed, I first focus first on the format of the exam, and how to take advantage of the question types. Then I go over the content and the math needed to understand. Throughout, I discuss solving strategies with the student, so that they understand what to expect and how to approach the questions. To do well on the quantitative sections of the... read more

...I also have specific strategies that I teach for students to maximize their essay score depending on their individual writing strengths and weaknesses. The ACT English section tests students on many rules of grammar--most of which are very teachable. Likewise the structure of the test presents many "pitfalls" that students sometimes struggle with... read more