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Isaac D. Near Des Moines, IA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Isaac D.
60/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

Former Engineer with High-Level Math Experience

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,...

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60/hour
645 hours tutoring

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,...

Aditya I. Near Des Moines, IA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aditya I.
35/hour

Near Des Moines, IA

All Levels of Math/Science Tutoring

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...

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35/hour
710 hours tutoring

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...

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Darrell K.
195/hour

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 10+ Years of Teaching 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...

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195/hour
6,449 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Darrell’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

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...

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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 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...

5.0 (497)
220/hour
3,254 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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Abigail C.
320/hour

Awesome ACT Tutor with 10+ Years of Experience

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...

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5.0 (5469)
320/hour
18,741 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response time is based on Abigail’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

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...

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Youmna A.
200/hour

Georgetown University Honors Graduate, Experienced ACT English Tutor

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...

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5.0 (312)
200/hour
889 hours tutoring

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...

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Victor L.
70/hour

MS in Mathematics with 5 years of experience in ACT prep

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...

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70/hour
4,768 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutesNote that average response time is based on Victor’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 11:00 am UTC.

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...

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Bill F.
195/hour

Increase ACT Science Score 4+ Points With Expert Tutor

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...

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195/hour
14,036 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response time is based on Bill’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 10:00 am UTC.

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...

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Kelsey R.
350/hour

Expert ACT English Tutor with 12+ Years of Teaching Experience

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...

5.0 (136)
350/hour
737 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response time is based on Kelsey’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

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...

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Justin A.
165/hour

Common result: 4+ pts on full ACT, 6+ pts ACT Science | 6+ yrs ACT exp

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...

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5.0 (410)
165/hour
1,522 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutesNote that average response time is based on Justin’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 12:00 pm UTC.

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...

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Manav T.
145/hour

ACT Science Specialist

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

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5.0 (64)
145/hour
273 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response time is based on Manav’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

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

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Johnathan F.
150/hour

ACT and Test Prep Tutoring | Graduate-Level Academic Expertise

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...

5.0 (2103)
150/hour
7,096 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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Aric D.
120/hour

ACT English Specialist with 8+ Years Teaching Writing & Grammar

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,...

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5.0 (270)
120/hour
847 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutesNote that average response time is based on Aric’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

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,...

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Allison S.
600/hour

MIT Physics Grad with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

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...

5.0 (166)
600/hour
2,010 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Allison’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

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...

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Nicholas E.
220/hour

Experienced ACT Tutor With a 36 Composite Score

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...

5.0 (337)
220/hour
872 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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Andrew C.
110/hour

ACT-ually, Science is Easier Than You Think!

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...

5.0 (334)
110/hour
1,394 hours tutoring

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...

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Lenore W.
150/hour

ACT Grammar, punctuation, writing expert | 15+ years in test prep

... 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!...

5.0 (52)
150/hour
139 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lenore’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

... 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!...

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John M.
275/hour

The most effective ACT English strategies on Wyzant

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...

5.0 (244)
275/hour
1,011 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response time is based on John’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

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...

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Taeeon K.
150/hour

Columbia Engineering | Patient and Effective STEM tutor

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....

5.0 (95)
150/hour
369 hours tutoring

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....

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Tony H.
90/hour

ACT Expert

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.

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5.0 (684)
90/hour
2,881 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Tony’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 12:00 pm UTC.

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.

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Drew L.
225/hour

Certified Mathematics teacher

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...

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5.0 (1431)
225/hour
6,212 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutesNote that average response time is based on Drew’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

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...

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Jack P.
400/hour

Former HS Math Teacher with 8+ Years of Teaching & Tutoring Experience

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...

5.0 (85)
400/hour
216 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jack’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

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...

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David J.
267/hour

Certified Pro SAT/ACT Math,Calculus,Physics,Algebra,Geometry,Chemistry

Overall score: 35 ACT Math: 36 Taught over 1000 students in ACT Math and Science.

5.0 (987)
267/hour
4,404 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutesNote that average response time is based on David’s active hours, which are 8:00 am - 8:00 am UTC.

Overall score: 35 ACT Math: 36 Taught over 1000 students in ACT Math and Science.

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Daniel K.
397/hour

CPA with Expertise in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, and Excel

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...

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397/hour
5,567 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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Monalisa D.
80/hour

Math PhD with 10+ years of experience in teaching/tutoring

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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80/hour
302 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Monalisa’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

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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