The Best ACT Reading Tutors for Des Moines, IA

My students increase their SAT scores by over 100 points on average and by at least 3 points on the Reading Section of the ACT. I teach with a very effective method that will increase your confidence and success very quickly. See John's full profile

I have extensive experience teaching the reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary skills required for a top score on the ACT Reading. As a professional writer, editor, and college instructor, I provide expert guidance on analyzing...See Kelsey's full profile

I am intimately familiar with the concepts and skills a student must master in order to be successful on the ACT Reading section—and how to help them do so within the time constraints of the test. To optimize our sessions and their...See Lenore's full profile

With over eight years of experience teaching advanced English at both the high school and college levels, I help students master the strategies and skills needed to excel on the ACT Reading section. My background in AP English and literary...See Aric's full profile

The ACT Reading section is much more fast-paced than the SAT Reading. It measures your ability to quickly read 4 medium-length passages and answer 10 questions per passage. I can share tips and strategies for recognizing correct and...See Allen's full profile

I earned a perfect score on the ACT reading on my first attempt. I've had two different students earn a 36 after working with me--just in the last 6 months. I have over 10 years of experience helping student nationwide learn all the...See Sarah's full profile

I earned a perfect 36 composite score on the ACT and have experience helping students strengthen their reading comprehension and test-taking skills. I focus on strategies for quickly identifying main ideas, finding textual evidence, making...See Vennela's full profile

Common result: 4+ pts composite, 4+ pts ACT Reading | 6+ yrs of ACT exp Some stand-out students (overall ACT score): Grace: 26 → 33/36 (7 points! Grace received the highest level of financial support for her dream school!)...See Justin's full profile

• Experience helping students analyze passages and identify key ideas quickly • Strong focus on ACT Reading question types including main idea, inference, and evidence questions • Skilled at teaching strategies for reading efficiently...See James's full profile

Dr. David scored in the 99th percentile on ACT/SAT Reading and Writing, and he teaches students the methods behind that result. He shows students how to decode passage structure, eliminate wrong answers strategically, and tie...See David F.'s full profile

I work with students in a way that is tailored to their needs. Some are working to increase their reading speed and comprehension. Others want to build vocabulary or learn strategies for specific question types. From struggling readers to advanced...See Allen's full profile

I achieved a perfect 800/800 on the SAT Reading and Writing section and earned 5s on both AP English Language and AP English Literature, giving me a strong background in vocabulary, grammar, and critical reasoning. In my tutoring sessions, I help...See Youmna's full profile

I have years of experience getting students ready to take their first test or improve their scores. I have an adaptive approach depending on my student's needs and focus on overall comprehension. I am happy to assist students with scores on their...See Andrew's full profile

I have been tutoring ACT prep for over ten years. I have a experience tutoring students of all different skill levels and goals. I customize strategies and methods for this test that are best suited for each of my students. I am very familiar...See Abigail's full profile

Take your ACT Reading score into the 99th percentile! Working with me, you will achieve results and enjoy the process along the way. I have more than 15 years of experience in teaching ACT test preparation. I focus on a blend of skill and...See Jesse's full profile

3 students with perfect ACT Reading scores; many more with 34s and 35sSee James's full profile

I scored 1520 on the SAT and 35 English / 34 Math / 34 Reading on the ACT, earned a 4.0 GPA in Finance from BYU, and have 350+ hours of one-on-one SAT/ACT tutoring experience. During my lessons, I use an “I do, we do, you do” approach:...See Natalie's full profile

Hi, I'm Leah! I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Binghamton University on the pre-med track, earning a B.S in Biological Sciences and a B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature. I also recently earned a Master's of Arts in Spanish from Binghamton...See Leah's full profile

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...See Chelsea's full profile

I offer clear explanations tailored to the learner. I enjoy demonstrating the process of building the relevant concepts at hand, so that the learner is guided as if by an usher, shedding light to the path ahead through the aisles of a dark...See Victor's full profile

I have been teaching and tutoring since 2018, focusing on biology and ACT/SAT test prep, but I have a wide variety of skills and experience and can teach K-12 lessons in math, English, history, physical science, and general study skills. I...See Evan's full profile

When I was a child I loved being at school and learning. However, I didn’t want to be a teacher. Instead, I wanted to be a world-famous author. So in college, I majored in English and minored in Journalism, but could not find work after I...See Tegan's full profile

Hi! I’m Michael. I graduated from Northwestern University with degrees in History and Economics, and I also spent 2 years at NYU prior to transferring. Throughout my collegiate experience, I realized how much of a difference a knowledgeable,...See Michael's full profile

Hi, I’m Isabelle — a certified teacher with a Master’s in Education from UMass Amherst and a B.A. from Columbia University. I specialize in SAT prep, college essays, academic writing, and creative writing, combining subject expertise with...See Isabelle's full profile

Please inquiry about summer pricing. In 2015, I graduated as a double major in Applied Mathematics and Quantitative Economics with double minors in Statistics and Education. In high school, I passed 8 AP exams and received 5's on Calc AB, Calc...See Jia's full profile