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Over the past several years I've tutored some of my students in their preparation for their math section in taking the ACT. After working with my students they've gained increased confidence in taking the exam and have improved their test scores in the math section. Topics tutored include pre-algebra,...
Over the past several years I've tutored some of my students in their preparation for their math section in taking the ACT. After working with my students they've gained increased confidence in taking the exam and have improved their test scores in the math section. Topics tutored include pre-algebra,...
Isaac has tutored my son for years, and has helped him from Algebra 2 through Calculus. Isaac is easy to communicate with, flexible, encouraging, and always in a good mood. He is able to explain topics from multiple perspectives... - Rebecca, 262 lessons with Isaac

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Welcome! I am a third year medical student at Des Moines University. In the future, I intend to continue to serve my community as an internal or family medicine physician. About my tutoring: I am a tutor for nearly 10+ years of significant experience now, from one-on-one private tutoring to group tutoring. I...
Welcome! I am a third year medical student at Des Moines University. In the future, I intend to continue to serve my community as an internal or family medicine physician. About my tutoring: I am a tutor for nearly 10+ years of significant experience now, from one-on-one private tutoring to group tutoring. I...
Aditya, or Adi, is hands down the most amazing tutor I’ve had on Wyzant's platform thus far. He explains concepts extremely well. He makes sure you understand them. He doesn’t see you a client or customer; he sees you as his frien... - Aaron, 22 lessons with Aditya

The science portion of the ACT requires polished analytical-thinking skills, which can be mastered with the right approach! I teach powerful problem-solving techniques instead of memorization and have thousands of hours of experience...
The science portion of the ACT requires polished analytical-thinking skills, which can be mastered with the right approach! I teach powerful problem-solving techniques instead of memorization and have thousands of hours of experience...
Words alone cannot describe how brilliant Darrell is. After struggling in class, I realized that I needed to find an Organic Chemistry tutor. It only took one session for me to realize that I did not need to look anywhere else. Da... - Jen, 8 lessons with Darrell

I scored a perfect 36 on the ACT English exam as a high schooler, and since I began over a decade ago, I've logged thousands of hours helping students develop and master the necessary grammatical skills required for this test. I'm...
I scored a perfect 36 on the ACT English exam as a high schooler, and since I began over a decade ago, I've logged thousands of hours helping students develop and master the necessary grammatical skills required for this test. I'm...
Micheal booked an appointment with me on a 1 hour notice. No other tutors answered me or were available and he showed up when no one else did. He worked with me for multiple hours on end doing countless math problems showing me ea... - Owen, 13 lessons with Michael

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...
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...
Abigail was phenomenal in preparing my son for the SAT math section. With just a handful of focused sessions the week before the test, she helped my son achieve a perfect 800 score. Abigail clearly knew how to identify key areas f... - Anna, 2 lessons with Abigail

My lessons combine content review with repeated practice using real ACT questions. I focus on building confidence and mastery so that students feel prepared for any passage or question on test day, while also developing reading and...
My lessons combine content review with repeated practice using real ACT questions. I focus on building confidence and mastery so that students feel prepared for any passage or question on test day, while also developing reading and...
Youmna tutored my son for just one month before his SAT and his Reading & Writing jumped 80 points — from 660 to 740, moving him to the 97th percentile. Every content domain improved. She is always on time, detail-oriented, and co... - Ramnish, 44 lessons with Youmna

For four years, I have successfully tutored in a region where, traditionally, the ACT was the main college admissions test accepted by universities. I have guided many students to improving their scores by significant margins in a...
For four years, I have successfully tutored in a region where, traditionally, the ACT was the main college admissions test accepted by universities. I have guided many students to improving their scores by significant margins in a...
Mr. Victor is unlike any other tutor! He explains the concepts in-depth and approaches them from multiple angles to gear towards a student's full understanding! He's extremely passionate about the subject, and you can feel his lov... - Weeda, 56 lessons with Victor

Raising your test score requires a tutor who can quickly identify weaknesses, fill in the gaps, in a way that makes sense to you. I teach and refresh the underlying concepts so students can work a variety of problems. Test strategy and time...
Raising your test score requires a tutor who can quickly identify weaknesses, fill in the gaps, in a way that makes sense to you. I teach and refresh the underlying concepts so students can work a variety of problems. Test strategy and time...
My son, a senior in high school, was extremely fortunate to have Bill tutor him in both Honors PreCal and Honors Calculus. He tutored him twice a week during the second semester of Calc.Today, I'm sending Bill a big virtual hug, b... - Amy, 45 lessons with Bill

A writing coach and professional editor, I have helped dozens of clients acquire the writing skills and grammatical knowledge required for a top score on the ACT English. I earned a perfect score on the SAT Verbal, and I routinely score 36...
A writing coach and professional editor, I have helped dozens of clients acquire the writing skills and grammatical knowledge required for a top score on the ACT English. I earned a perfect score on the SAT Verbal, and I routinely score 36...
Kelsey has been an incredible help to my daughter in preparing for her SAT verbal over the past month. She quickly identified the areas that needed focus and provided countless tips and strategies that are spot-on. She also makes ... - Ying, 8 lessons with Kelsey

Common result: 4+ pts on full ACT, 6+ pts ACT Science | 6+ yrs of ACT exp After a small number of sessions with me, for many students the ACT Science section "clicks". In one example, a stand-out student...
Common result: 4+ pts on full ACT, 6+ pts ACT Science | 6+ yrs of ACT exp After a small number of sessions with me, for many students the ACT Science section "clicks". In one example, a stand-out student...
I wanted to share what a great experience my son had working with Justin on his ACT prep. We were really impressed—not just with the results, but with how quickly things started to click for him. In about four months (and even fa... - Maxwell, 21 lessons with Justin

I scored in the 99th percentile on the ACT science section. I have helped many students increase their ACT science subsection scores by over 5 whole points through my program
I scored in the 99th percentile on the ACT science section. I have helped many students increase their ACT science subsection scores by over 5 whole points through my program
I had my first SAT tutoring session with Manav today, and the difference was night and day. Right away, he didn't just review math and reading concepts—he broke down the psychology of the test, teaching me tactical shortcuts an... - Alex, 5 lessons with Manav

ACT Science: Experienced science tutor with a graduate degree in Geochemistry and a strong background in Earth and physical sciences. I help students master scientific reasoning, data interpretation, experimental analysis, and...
ACT Science: Experienced science tutor with a graduate degree in Geochemistry and a strong background in Earth and physical sciences. I help students master scientific reasoning, data interpretation, experimental analysis, and...
Johnathan is an exceptional tutor. My high-school child had no interest in Chemistry and was dreading enrollment in this class altogether. Over the course of a few months, Johnathan was able to stimulate a genuine curiosity and in... - Marjorie, 36 lessons with Johnathan

With over eight years of experience teaching grammar, writing, and rhetoric at the high school and college levels, I help students master the ACT English section with confidence. I focus on the most heavily tested concepts -- punctuation,...
With over eight years of experience teaching grammar, writing, and rhetoric at the high school and college levels, I help students master the ACT English section with confidence. I focus on the most heavily tested concepts -- punctuation,...
We are so grateful we found Aric to help our son with his college essays! He worked efficiently and was great at helping our son identify the right themes to highlight his strengths while staying true to his own voice. With such l... - Ali, 3 lessons with Aric

I have loved science all of my life. Regardless, the ACT science section was not what I expected, as it does not test any specific knowledge of science but rather science reasoning and data analysis skills. I practiced and scored a 36 on...
I have loved science all of my life. Regardless, the ACT science section was not what I expected, as it does not test any specific knowledge of science but rather science reasoning and data analysis skills. I practiced and scored a 36 on...
Allison tutored my daugher in Physics for an Ivy league post-bacc program. She is an exceptional tutor making even the most complex concepts accessible and understandable. She was able to create course content and practice prob... - Margaret, 29 lessons with Allison

Hi! I’m Nick, and I’ve been tutoring the ACT for over six years, working with both high school students and adult learners. I’ve led multiple ACT prep classes with 15+ students and also offer individualized 1-on-1 instruction...
Hi! I’m Nick, and I’ve been tutoring the ACT for over six years, working with both high school students and adult learners. I’ve led multiple ACT prep classes with 15+ students and also offer individualized 1-on-1 instruction...
Nicholas worked with our daughter to prepare her for a retake of her ACT focusing on math - her weakest subject. Nicholas was always so patient with her, he was able to approach math problems from different angles to help her gra... - Kimberly, 10 lessons with Nicholas

I help students master the ACT Science section by focusing on data interpretation, research summaries, and conflicting viewpoints—the three core pillars of the test. Whether you are navigating the new Enhanced ACT with its...
I help students master the ACT Science section by focusing on data interpretation, research summaries, and conflicting viewpoints—the three core pillars of the test. Whether you are navigating the new Enhanced ACT with its...
I really can’t recommend Andrew enough as a tutor, especially for Calculus 2. Before having him, I struggled my first time taking Calc 2, but Andrew really helped me out my second time through. He was a very patient and kind tutor... - Maggie, 20 lessons with Andrew

... engaging sessions, which turn my students into mini experts themselves, so they can excel on the English section of the ACT. My goal is for my students to be so well prepared for the test that taking it feels almost like a game!...
... engaging sessions, which turn my students into mini experts themselves, so they can excel on the English section of the ACT. My goal is for my students to be so well prepared for the test that taking it feels almost like a game!...
Lenore is an amazing tutor! I feel much more confident and less stressed about the SAT. She’s taught me to recognize what they're testing me on before I start answering a question and has given me a plan for going about each quest... - Laurel, 18 lessons with Lenore

My students increase their Reading and Writing scores on average by 3-5 points on the ACT. My strategies are fast and effective. I train you how to become an expert test taker, reducing the amount of time it takes for you to find the...
My students increase their Reading and Writing scores on average by 3-5 points on the ACT. My strategies are fast and effective. I train you how to become an expert test taker, reducing the amount of time it takes for you to find the...
John started helping my daughter with her SAT reading less than two months before her test date, and her score improved by 100 points! His strategic approach to tackling different question types truly set him apart. John taught my... - Dawn, 27 lessons with John

Hello! I’m Taeeon, and I graduated with honors from Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. I have been inducted into Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society for my academic excellence....
Hello! I’m Taeeon, and I graduated with honors from Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. I have been inducted into Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society for my academic excellence....

My own 4 kids scored 34, 35, 34, and 35 on the ACT. The other students I have tutored have all scored above 30, after scoring in the low 20s on practice exams. My methods involve hard work, but yield strong results.
My own 4 kids scored 34, 35, 34, and 35 on the ACT. The other students I have tutored have all scored above 30, after scoring in the low 20s on practice exams. My methods involve hard work, but yield strong results.
Tony has been helping my daughter in pre-calc, physics and ACT math. He is very patient, personable and knowledgeable! Every session has been very productive. I highly recommend Tony as a tutor. - Tania, 30 lessons with Tony

Helped students become familiar with ACT question formatting, raising their score an average of 3-5 points. Additionally I work with the student to identify areas of weaknesses and focus our preparation on those sections, using proper...
Helped students become familiar with ACT question formatting, raising their score an average of 3-5 points. Additionally I work with the student to identify areas of weaknesses and focus our preparation on those sections, using proper...
Drew is a superb tutor. He is very skilled at explaining complex material and patient when my daughter becomes frustrated with that hard math problem. Drew is always well prepared for lessons and my daughter has accomplished a ... - Lisa, 169 lessons with Drew

I love helping students earn the highest ACT math scores. Prepping for this test is a great chance to revisit, remaster, and synthesize foundational math topics from prior coursework. My approach: use plenty of high-quality problems to...
I love helping students earn the highest ACT math scores. Prepping for this test is a great chance to revisit, remaster, and synthesize foundational math topics from prior coursework. My approach: use plenty of high-quality problems to...
We have had an excellent experience with Jack as a Pre-Calculus tutor for my 12th grade son. He is patient, knowledgeable, and has a wonderful ability to explain difficult concepts in a way that makes them much easier to understan... - Margaret, 11 lessons with Jack

Overall score: 35 ACT Math: 36 Taught over 1000 students in ACT Math and Science.
Overall score: 35 ACT Math: 36 Taught over 1000 students in ACT Math and Science.
We feel incredibly fortunate to have found David after trying several other tutors. Over the course of 28 lessons, he has been an outstanding tutor for my son in both Algebra/SAT Math and Physics. David has a remarkable talent ... - Miller, 36 lessons with David

Hi, my name is Daniel! I have an extensive background in teaching students and helping them to succeed across a variety of subjects. I graduated with a 4.00 GPA from the University of Maryland, College Park with a dual degree in accounting and...
Hi, my name is Daniel! I have an extensive background in teaching students and helping them to succeed across a variety of subjects. I graduated with a 4.00 GPA from the University of Maryland, College Park with a dual degree in accounting and...
Daniel has helped me now with two different subjects; Accounting & Stats. He is extremely knowledgable and very helpful. I have recommended him to classmates who are needing extra help as well. I highly recommend hiring Daniel for... - Ryan, 22 lessons with Daniel

Hi, I’m Monalisa! I have a PhD in math from the University of Kansas and a Master’s degree in math from IISER Kolkata. For the coursework in my PhD and Master's, I earned a GPA of 4.0 and 3.9, respectively. Over the past 10 years, I have...
Hi, I’m Monalisa! I have a PhD in math from the University of Kansas and a Master’s degree in math from IISER Kolkata. For the coursework in my PhD and Master's, I earned a GPA of 4.0 and 3.9, respectively. Over the past 10 years, I have...
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