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Marian Z. Near Columbia, SC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Marian Z.
60/hour

Near Columbia, SC

Ivy League grad, Experienced SAT/ACT, English, Writing, LSAT Tutor

I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 2021 with a BA in physics and have been tutoring since 2014. I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as college students and adults. I have experience tutoring a variety of subjects, including reading, writing, math,...

5.0 (5)
60/hour
6 hours tutoring

I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 2021 with a BA in physics and have been tutoring since 2014. I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as college students and adults. I have experience tutoring a variety of subjects, including reading, writing, math,...

Frank S. Columbia, SC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Frank S.
275/hour

Columbia, SC

English Expert! Earn 700-800 on SAT/34-36 ACT or 4s/5s on AP English!

I have taught in public, private, and even deaf schools, teaching everything from middle school English to AP English and everything in between. Now, after several years on Wyzant, I have been privileged to help students with anything in the English realm, especially focusing on SAT/ACT prep and AP Lang or Lit....

5.0 (1480)
275/hour
6,634 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have taught in public, private, and even deaf schools, teaching everything from middle school English to AP English and everything in between. Now, after several years on Wyzant, I have been privileged to help students with anything in the English realm, especially focusing on SAT/ACT prep and AP Lang or Lit....

Ousman S. Columbia, SC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ousman S.
75/hour

Columbia, SC

USC Grad tutors SAT/ACT, TEAS/HESI, PTCB, GRE/GMAT, Biology, French, C

I love teaching and training students to reach their full potential and be successful in school and in life. More importantly, I believe everyone has the potential to be the best they can be as long as they are made to believe in themselves, in their potential and innate abilities. I have had a lot of informal teaching...

4.9 (239)
75/hour
880 hours tutoring

I love teaching and training students to reach their full potential and be successful in school and in life. More importantly, I believe everyone has the potential to be the best they can be as long as they are made to believe in themselves, in their potential and innate abilities. I have had a lot of informal teaching...

Emily P. Columbia, SC, available for in-person tutoring
Emily P.
35/hour

Columbia, SC

Grammar Guru Emily

Hi! I'm Emily P. I'm a Bluffton, SC native currently living in Columbia, SC. I am a high school English teacher. I couldn't be more excited to contribute to my students' lives in such an important way. To the fanatic like myself, English is the medium through which one expresses oneself to other speakers. To those gifted...

4.9 (20)
35/hour
41 hours tutoring

Hi! I'm Emily P. I'm a Bluffton, SC native currently living in Columbia, SC. I am a high school English teacher. I couldn't be more excited to contribute to my students' lives in such an important way. To the fanatic like myself, English is the medium through which one expresses oneself to other speakers. To those gifted...

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James P.
65/hour

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

ACT English is about understanding the basics of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. It's about understanding how "particles" of language like adverbs and conjunctions help create transitions from one idea to another as we...

5.0 (1142)
65/hour
4,079 hours tutoring

ACT English is about understanding the basics of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. It's about understanding how "particles" of language like adverbs and conjunctions help create transitions from one idea to another as we...

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Colleen O.
140/hour

GWU Grad for SAT, ACT Test Prep, English, Reading, Writing

Thus, I have a great deal of experience writing, reading, proofreading and public speaking in both the academic and real worlds. I tutor SAT reading, writing, language and essay test preparation, ACT English and reading as well as TOEFL...

5.0 (1086)
140/hour
4,372 hours tutoring

Thus, I have a great deal of experience writing, reading, proofreading and public speaking in both the academic and real worlds. I tutor SAT reading, writing, language and essay test preparation, ACT English and reading as well as TOEFL...

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Keith B.
99/hour

Mechanical Engineer & Professional Tutor | SAT/ACT, Calc, & CAD Expert

Helping students build confidence and achieve tangible results in their academic and professional lives is my primary focus. I am a professional tutor with over ten years of experience, and both a Mechanical Engineer with 15 years experience and a...

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5.0 (808)
99/hour
2,836 hours tutoring
Response time: 47 minutesNote that average response time is based on Keith’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

Helping students build confidence and achieve tangible results in their academic and professional lives is my primary focus. I am a professional tutor with over ten years of experience, and both a Mechanical Engineer with 15 years experience and a...

Near Columbia, SC Tutoring
Hanees H.
180/hour

ACT English Expert | Mastering Grammar, Rhetoric & Strategy

I have many years of experience helping students master ACT English by breaking down grammar, punctuation, and rhetorical skills into simple, effective strategies. I teach students how to spot common errors, improve sentence structure, and...

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5.0 (534)
180/hour
2,014 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on Hanees’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

I have many years of experience helping students master ACT English by breaking down grammar, punctuation, and rhetorical skills into simple, effective strategies. I teach students how to spot common errors, improve sentence structure, and...

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Chelsea L.
195/hour

Experienced Test Prep (GRE, SAT, ACT, GED) and Math/Statistics Tutor

I have a Master's degree in psychology from New York University and extensive experience teaching and tutoring hundreds of high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students in test preparation (GRE/SAT), Statistics, and Psychology. I have...

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5.0 (714)
195/hour
3,830 hours tutoring

I have a Master's degree in psychology from New York University and extensive experience teaching and tutoring hundreds of high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students in test preparation (GRE/SAT), Statistics, and Psychology. I have...

Near Columbia, SC Tutoring
Mark L.
195/hour

Act English Expert

My average student increases their ACT English score by 4 points in under 10 sessions. I coached the English Section of the ACT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center, and since then I’ve taught it independently for the past...

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5.0 (1063)
195/hour
4,660 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

My average student increases their ACT English score by 4 points in under 10 sessions. I coached the English Section of the ACT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center, and since then I’ve taught it independently for the past...

Near Columbia, SC Tutoring
Michael B.
220/hour

Perfect 36 ACT English Scorer; Experienced Test Prep Specialist

I scored a perfect 36 on the ACT English exam as a high schooler, and since I began tutoring in 2012, I've helped thousands of students develop and master the necessary grammatical skills required for this test. I'm also up to...

5.0 (426)
220/hour
2,793 hours tutoring

I scored a perfect 36 on the ACT English exam as a high schooler, and since I began tutoring in 2012, I've helped thousands of students develop and master the necessary grammatical skills required for this test. I'm also up to...

Near Columbia, SC Tutoring
Amy A.
175/hour

Conquer the college essay with author, journalist and writing teacher

I am an award-winning author, journalist and corporate communications consultant. Bylines include The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine and Village Voice Media - among 200-plus published articles. My consulting clients include the World Bank,...

5.0 (1844)
175/hour
9,351 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am an award-winning author, journalist and corporate communications consultant. Bylines include The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine and Village Voice Media - among 200-plus published articles. My consulting clients include the World Bank,...

Near Columbia, SC Tutoring
Andrew N.
140/hour

ACT English Ace

The first time I took the ACT, I did it cold, without preparation, and my best section, to my surprise, was English, in which I answered all the Usage and Mechanics questions correctly, but missed a handful of Rhetorical Skills questions. So what...

5.0 (1080)
140/hour
3,003 hours tutoring
Response time: 37 minutesNote that average response time is based on Andrew’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 10:00 pm UTC.

The first time I took the ACT, I did it cold, without preparation, and my best section, to my surprise, was English, in which I answered all the Usage and Mechanics questions correctly, but missed a handful of Rhetorical Skills questions. So what...

Near Columbia, SC Tutoring
Anna C.
485/hour

ACT English Expert

I have over 10 years of experience helping students raise their ACT scores by as many as 6 points! I can't wait to help you achieve a higher score!

5.0 (3243)
485/hour
5,627 hours tutoring

I have over 10 years of experience helping students raise their ACT scores by as many as 6 points! I can't wait to help you achieve a higher score!

Near Columbia, SC Tutoring
Aaron A.
360/hour

SAT/SSAT/APUSH Tutor to China's Top 1%. Ask about a free demo lesson.

Scores: SAT Reading & Writing 800/800 AP US History 5/5, AP English Language and Composition 5/5 GRE Verbal: 168/170 (98th percentile), Analytical Writing 5/6 SSAT: Reading 800/800, Verbal 800/800 For twelve years, I have helped...

5.0 (1184)
360/hour
3,365 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Scores: SAT Reading & Writing 800/800 AP US History 5/5, AP English Language and Composition 5/5 GRE Verbal: 168/170 (98th percentile), Analytical Writing 5/6 SSAT: Reading 800/800, Verbal 800/800 For twelve years, I have helped...

Near Columbia, SC Tutoring
Chase M.
80/hour

ACT English Expert with Over a Decade of Experience

I have tutored the English, math, science, and reading sections of the ACT exam since 2012. I have so far assisted many students with test-taking strategies specific to each section of the ACT, as well as with each section's content material and...

5.0 (1558)
80/hour
7,531 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have tutored the English, math, science, and reading sections of the ACT exam since 2012. I have so far assisted many students with test-taking strategies specific to each section of the ACT, as well as with each section's content material and...

Near Columbia, SC Tutoring
Harrison C.
165/hour

99th-Percentile ACT Prep Expert (FULL EXAM)!

Hi! I'm Harry, a National Merit Scholar with scores in the top 1% on every section of the ACT, including English, Math, Reading, and Science! As a test prep expert since 2019, I specialize in ACT coaching and helping students...

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5.0 (311)
165/hour
1,398 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response time is based on Harrison’s active hours, which are 2:00 am - 8:00 am UTC.

Hi! I'm Harry, a National Merit Scholar with scores in the top 1% on every section of the ACT, including English, Math, Reading, and Science! As a test prep expert since 2019, I specialize in ACT coaching and helping students...

Near Columbia, SC Tutoring
Alex S.
195/hour

Math, Econ, Stats & Test Prep Tutor with Stanford Master's

I scored a 35 on ACT English and have tutored and taught ACT classes in Southern California since 2012.

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4.8 (275)
195/hour
1,442 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response time is based on Alex’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

I scored a 35 on ACT English and have tutored and taught ACT classes in Southern California since 2012.

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Lindsey K.
150/hour

Phenomenal ACT / SAT Tutor

"Phenomenal!" With my scores of 1580 SAT and 35 ACT, and with my experience guiding students and families, I am uniquely well prepared to help you reach your goals. My students' average improvement is 3x that achieved by other providers....

5.0 (173)
150/hour
1,281 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lindsey’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

"Phenomenal!" With my scores of 1580 SAT and 35 ACT, and with my experience guiding students and families, I am uniquely well prepared to help you reach your goals. My students' average improvement is 3x that achieved by other providers....

Near Columbia, SC Tutoring
Patrick S.
68/hour

Experienced Yale graduate who tutors AP, ACT, SAT, SSAT, and Writing

Average ACT English score 33 after sessions.

5.0 (1033)
68/hour
3,246 hours tutoring

Average ACT English score 33 after sessions.

Near Columbia, SC Tutoring
Mitchell O.
60/hour

National Merit Scholar Tutoring ACT/SAT Prep, Math, Biology, & English

I scored a 36 on ACT English and have tutored others to similarly high scores.

5.0 (171)
60/hour
906 hours tutoring
Response time: 47 minutesNote that average response time is based on Mitchell’s active hours, which are 5:00 am - 5:00 am UTC.

I scored a 36 on ACT English and have tutored others to similarly high scores.

Near Columbia, SC Tutoring
Madison L.
90/hour

ACT Tutor with 99th Percentile Scores

I would be a great fit if you are looking for a tutor who is familiar with the patterns, strategies, and rules associated with the ACT English section. On my first ACT attempt, I scored a 35/36 overall score and a 35/36 on this...

5.0 (133)
90/hour
723 hours tutoring
Response time: 45 minutesNote that average response time is based on Madison’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 2:00 am UTC.

I would be a great fit if you are looking for a tutor who is familiar with the patterns, strategies, and rules associated with the ACT English section. On my first ACT attempt, I scored a 35/36 overall score and a 35/36 on this...

Near Columbia, SC Tutoring
Phillip P.
285/hour

PhD with Strong ACT English Credentials

I have tutored students in ACT English preparation for 10 years, and I taught Advanced Placement English classes at a High School for eight years. Plus, as a high school junior, I scored a 34 on the ACT English test. More recently,...

5.0 (993)
285/hour
3,745 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutesNote that average response time is based on Phillip’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 3:00 am UTC.

I have tutored students in ACT English preparation for 10 years, and I taught Advanced Placement English classes at a High School for eight years. Plus, as a high school junior, I scored a 34 on the ACT English test. More recently,...

Near Columbia, SC Tutoring
Abigail C.
275/hour

Perfect Score SAT Math, Algebra 2, Precalc, Calculus & Geometry Tutor

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 16 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany...

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5.0 (5316)
275/hour
17,842 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response time is based on Abigail’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 16 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany...

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David W.
175/hour

Proven ACT English Expert with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

For example, my most improved student on the December, 2015 ACT increased her ACT English score 5 points (from 25 to 30) after two months of weekly online tutoring with me. To find out more about how I can help you or your student crush...

5.0 (1777)
175/hour
5,157 hours tutoring

For example, my most improved student on the December, 2015 ACT increased her ACT English score 5 points (from 25 to 30) after two months of weekly online tutoring with me. To find out more about how I can help you or your student crush...

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Aditya K.

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Furthermore, he is very patient and will explain a concept multiple times until you understand it. His method of going through practice problems together helped me a lot as it was great practice with a knowledgeable tutor to answer questions and explain problems. Finally, communication with Joseph has been very clear and I have not had any issues with scheduling. I would definitely recommend Joseph M. as a tutor for ACT English!
Aditya K.

15 lessons

Furthermore, he is very patient and will explain a concept multiple times until you understand it. His method of going through practice problems together helped me a lot as it was great practice with a knowledgeable tutor to answer questions and explain problems. Finally, communication with Joseph has been very clear and I have not had any issues with scheduling. I would definitely recommend Joseph M. as a tutor for ACT English!
Aditya K.

15 lessons

Furthermore, he is very patient and will explain a concept multiple times until you understand it. His method of going through practice problems together helped me a lot as it was great practice with a knowledgeable tutor to answer questions and explain problems. Finally, communication with Joseph has been very clear and I have not had any issues with scheduling. I would definitely recommend Joseph M. as a tutor for ACT English!
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