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Amy A. Silver Spring, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amy A.
150/hour

Silver Spring, MD

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 (1813)
150/hour
9,118 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 minutes

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,...

Orisha B. Accokeek, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Orisha B.
70/hour

Accokeek, MD

Patient and Engaging Educator with over 20 years experience!

Hello Potential Student! It is my duty and destiny to help people learn and understand a variety of subjects! You WILL NOT be disappointed! I am a Highly Qualified Tutor with over 20 years experience tutoring. I have over 5 years experience...

5.0 (50)
70/hour
193 hours tutoring

Hello Potential Student! It is my duty and destiny to help people learn and understand a variety of subjects! You WILL NOT be disappointed! I am a Highly Qualified Tutor with over 20 years experience tutoring. I have over 5 years experience...

Bassel B. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bassel B.
35/hour

Washington, DC

ACT English & Grammar Expert | Certified English Teacher

I am a certified secondary English teacher with over 5 years of experience preparing students for the ACT English section. I specialize in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and rhetorical skills. My approach is data-driven and...

4.9 (27)
35/hour
87 hours tutoring

I am a certified secondary English teacher with over 5 years of experience preparing students for the ACT English section. I specialize in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and rhetorical skills. My approach is data-driven and...

Dane S. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dane S.
60/hour

Washington, DC

UCLA Alum Making University Math Manageable!

Hi, I’m Dane! I've been tutoring in university-level statistics and calculus for about 5 years—I love making math "click" for high-schoolers and early college students figuring out their career goals. I try to make my lessons more of a...

5.0 (63)
60/hour
239 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Dane! I've been tutoring in university-level statistics and calculus for about 5 years—I love making math "click" for high-schoolers and early college students figuring out their career goals. I try to make my lessons more of a...

Zakiy G. Alexandria, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zakiy G.
235/hour

Alexandria, VA

Perfect 36 and Countless Hours of Experience

Having worked with dozens of students on ACT English tutoring, I know that smart and targeted preparation makes all the difference. Back in high school, I managed to improve my English score from 29 to 36, and I have since been able to...

5.0 (521)
235/hour
1,910 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutes

Having worked with dozens of students on ACT English tutoring, I know that smart and targeted preparation makes all the difference. Back in high school, I managed to improve my English score from 29 to 36, and I have since been able to...

Autumn D. Germantown, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Autumn D.
35/hour

Germantown, MD

Hello all! I am so excited to begin working with you!

I am a lifetime learner and lover of science. I am so glad you are taking this step to better your education! I am an undergraduate in college, studying biochemistry, and so beyond excited to help. I finished first in my class in high school,...

5.0 (26)
35/hour
38 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutes

I am a lifetime learner and lover of science. I am so glad you are taking this step to better your education! I am an undergraduate in college, studying biochemistry, and so beyond excited to help. I finished first in my class in high school,...

Jeremy S. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeremy S.
297/hour

Washington, DC

Unlock Your Best ACT English Score with Proven Strategies

Take on the ACT English with confidence! As an experienced tutor and published test prep author, I offer expert guidance to strengthen your grammar, punctuation, rhetoric, and reading comprehension skills. My students learn effective...

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5.0 (570)
297/hour
2,482 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 minutes

Take on the ACT English with confidence! As an experienced tutor and published test prep author, I offer expert guidance to strengthen your grammar, punctuation, rhetoric, and reading comprehension skills. My students learn effective...

Clara D. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Clara D.
80/hour

Washington, DC

Experienced Yale Grad for Writing and College Apps

Hi, I'm Clara! I have a bachelor's degree in American Studies from Yale, and a master's in History and Politics from University College London. When I'm not tutoring, I work in communications at the Smithsonian. I have seven years of experience...

5.0 (13)
80/hour
40 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Clara! I have a bachelor's degree in American Studies from Yale, and a master's in History and Politics from University College London. When I'm not tutoring, I work in communications at the Smithsonian. I have seven years of experience...

Amylee A. College Park, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amylee A.
56/hour

College Park, MD

Private ACT English Tutor and Literature Lover

With 10 years of experience in private tutoring and classroom instruction, I specialize in helping college and graduate students excel in public health sciences, including Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Research Methods, SAS, and STATA. My sessions...

5.0 (55)
56/hour
173 hours tutoring

With 10 years of experience in private tutoring and classroom instruction, I specialize in helping college and graduate students excel in public health sciences, including Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Research Methods, SAS, and STATA. My sessions...

Steven F. Gaithersburg, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Steven F.
60/hour

Gaithersburg, MD

ACT English Tutor for 10+ years

I have taught many students how to take and succeed at the ACT, as well as other college prep and entrance exams (SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, etc.). I was a university-level professor for many years, specializing in logic, analytical reasoning, ethics,...

5.0 (702)
60/hour
2,949 hours tutoring

I have taught many students how to take and succeed at the ACT, as well as other college prep and entrance exams (SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, etc.). I was a university-level professor for many years, specializing in logic, analytical reasoning, ethics,...

Phoenix L. Gaithersburg, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Phoenix L.
50/hour

Gaithersburg, MD

English Tutor Specializing in Reading, Writing, and ESL

Hello! My name is Phoenix, and I am looking to tutor students in different areas of English, including language, proofreading, lit, and writing. I'm open to students of all ages. I've always had a love for reading, writing, and words in general....

4.8 (12)
50/hour
36 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Phoenix, and I am looking to tutor students in different areas of English, including language, proofreading, lit, and writing. I'm open to students of all ages. I've always had a love for reading, writing, and words in general....

Ephraim H. Rockville, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ephraim H.
45/hour

Rockville, MD

College Teacher Tutoring in History and English

I'm a history teacher at Montgomery College and have two advanced degrees in medieval history. I've always loved learning about history and literature, and I hope to impart to my students how terrific the humanities are. As both a graduate...

4.8 (5)
45/hour
14 hours tutoring

I'm a history teacher at Montgomery College and have two advanced degrees in medieval history. I've always loved learning about history and literature, and I hope to impart to my students how terrific the humanities are. As both a graduate...

Olivia D. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Olivia D.
40/hour

Washington, DC

Experienced LSAT Tutor | Law School TA

Hi! I’m Olivia — I scored 165+ on the LSAT and have studied the exam for 3 years. I specialize in strategy-based tutoring that helps students think like the test makers. My goal isn’t endless drilling — it’s showing you how to predict...

5.0 (3)
40/hour
8 hours tutoring

Hi! I’m Olivia — I scored 165+ on the LSAT and have studied the exam for 3 years. I specialize in strategy-based tutoring that helps students think like the test makers. My goal isn’t endless drilling — it’s showing you how to predict...

Donna B. Beltsville, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Donna B.
60/hour

Beltsville, MD

Donna: English, Spanish, Math, and More!

Hi! My name is Donna. I'm a lawyer but am a tutor as well. I love learning, and I love teaching and sharing my knowledge. If you are having trouble with a subject, I would love to help you! In college I majored in both Anthropology and...

4.8 (48)
60/hour
309 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Donna. I'm a lawyer but am a tutor as well. I love learning, and I love teaching and sharing my knowledge. If you are having trouble with a subject, I would love to help you! In college I majored in both Anthropology and...

Alan G. Silver Spring, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alan G.
36/hour

Silver Spring, MD

PhD. Writing Reading Speech SAT ACT AP English Language & Literature

IN PERSON and ONLINE tutoring with an enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable, successful college teacher and tutor! I'm Dr. Alan, a college professor with a heart. I have 20 years of teaching/tutoring experience in helping students from ages 10...

4.9 (416)
36/hour
1,906 hours tutoring

IN PERSON and ONLINE tutoring with an enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable, successful college teacher and tutor! I'm Dr. Alan, a college professor with a heart. I have 20 years of teaching/tutoring experience in helping students from ages 10...

Chiann T. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chiann T.
70/hour

Washington, DC

AP German & AP Music Theory HS/College Tutoring with Stanford PhD

I have a PhD and an MA in German Studies from Stanford, as well as a BA in Germanic Languages & Literatures, a BA in Linguistics, and a BM in Piano Performance from the University of Michigan. I have 15 years of professional experience teaching...

5.0 (9)
70/hour
85 hours tutoring

I have a PhD and an MA in German Studies from Stanford, as well as a BA in Germanic Languages & Literatures, a BA in Linguistics, and a BM in Piano Performance from the University of Michigan. I have 15 years of professional experience teaching...

Ginnie P. Alexandria, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ginnie P.
75/hour

Alexandria, VA

Experienced Instructor, Tutor, and College Apps Mentor

Hi, I'm Ginnie! I've earned a BA in Politics and International Relations from Scripps College, an MA in Modern History from University College, London, and an MSc in Social Policy and Planning from the London School of Economics. I have 8 years...

5.0 (47)
75/hour
214 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Ginnie! I've earned a BA in Politics and International Relations from Scripps College, an MA in Modern History from University College, London, and an MSc in Social Policy and Planning from the London School of Economics. I have 8 years...

Laura B. Chevy Chase, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Laura B.
180/hour

Chevy Chase, MD

5 Stars - All sections of ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, & ISEE & Alg1 and Geom

I love that "light bulb moment” when a student understands a new concept, feels more confident and recognizes that goals are in reach. That’s what has kept me tutoring for over 20 years, and it’s the experience I strive to create for my...

5.0 (279)
180/hour
1,051 hours tutoring

I love that "light bulb moment” when a student understands a new concept, feels more confident and recognizes that goals are in reach. That’s what has kept me tutoring for over 20 years, and it’s the experience I strive to create for my...

Jocelyn C. Arlington, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jocelyn C.
70/hour

Arlington, VA

Advanced Physics, Math, Test Prep Tutoring from Ivy Graduate

Hello, and welcome! I’m Jocelyn, a 2023 Brown graduate with a degree in Biophysics. I've tutored high school and college students one-on-one for the past 8 years in math (up to calculus III/multivariable), AP physics, and SAT/ACT test...

5.0 (32)
70/hour
59 hours tutoring

Hello, and welcome! I’m Jocelyn, a 2023 Brown graduate with a degree in Biophysics. I've tutored high school and college students one-on-one for the past 8 years in math (up to calculus III/multivariable), AP physics, and SAT/ACT test...

Cady T. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Cady T.
125/hour

Washington, DC

Johns Hopkins Grad and Fulbright Scholar: Writing Consultant

I am a Fulbright Scholar and Physician Assistant trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine with an additional Master's from Johns Hopkins University. As a Fulbright scholar I specialized in English, and I have been tutoring through for...

4.9 (70)
125/hour
319 hours tutoring

I am a Fulbright Scholar and Physician Assistant trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine with an additional Master's from Johns Hopkins University. As a Fulbright scholar I specialized in English, and I have been tutoring through for...

Paul M. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul M.
70/hour

Washington, DC

Math, Statistics, Computer Science and Programming Tutor

American culture has a hang-up about math. Many believe success in mathematics centers on talent, but in fact (and there is research to show this) motivation and effort are really the keys to success. Learning math is akin to learning a language...

4.8 (120)
70/hour
255 hours tutoring

American culture has a hang-up about math. Many believe success in mathematics centers on talent, but in fact (and there is research to show this) motivation and effort are really the keys to success. Learning math is akin to learning a language...

Justin F. Arlington, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Justin F.
150/hour

Arlington, VA

Hello, my name is Justin, and I do science

I am a firm believer in individualized learning styles, and the underlying premise that no subject is inherently difficult, so long as it is presented in a digestible way. This means recognizing and offering multiple approaches to problem-solving....

5.0 (786)
150/hour
2,117 hours tutoring

I am a firm believer in individualized learning styles, and the underlying premise that no subject is inherently difficult, so long as it is presented in a digestible way. This means recognizing and offering multiple approaches to problem-solving....

Toni G. Rockville, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Toni G.
60/hour

Rockville, MD

Hello! I am an ELITE tutor who can help with papers and much more!

Hello! My name is Toni and I am a very experienced tutor with hundreds of students over dozens of subjects. I graduated from Seton Hall Law School with my Juris Doctor and completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland, College...

5.0 (65)
60/hour
537 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Toni and I am a very experienced tutor with hundreds of students over dozens of subjects. I graduated from Seton Hall Law School with my Juris Doctor and completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland, College...

Aaron K. Alexandria, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aaron K.
50/hour

Alexandria, VA

Helpful English/Writing/History, Testing Tutor

I am an education advocate and humanities academic--I can tutor you in the skill sets in which I have post-graduate education and experience: research, critical reading analysis, writing. Former elementary through high school public schools...

5.0 (140)
50/hour
314 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes

I am an education advocate and humanities academic--I can tutor you in the skill sets in which I have post-graduate education and experience: research, critical reading analysis, writing. Former elementary through high school public schools...

Wes L. Falls Church, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Wes L.
45/hour

Falls Church, VA

Proven Writing & Academic Success Coach | Study Skills & Exam Prep

I’m a tutor, coach, and academic mentor with a passion for helping students stay motivated, focused, and confident in their academic journey. Whether you need structured subject tutoring, writing guidance, or an accountability partner (“body...

4.9 (68)
45/hour
344 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutes

I’m a tutor, coach, and academic mentor with a passion for helping students stay motivated, focused, and confident in their academic journey. Whether you need structured subject tutoring, writing guidance, or an accountability partner (“body...

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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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