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The Best ACT Tutors in Durham, NC

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Ken P. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ken P.
75/hour

Near Durham, NC

ACT/SAT Tutor with 15 years of experience.

I have been an ACT tutor since 2001. In my experience, many students -- even those who struggle with the English section -- can benefit greatly by learning a few basic rules. With practice, they "take ownership" of these rules, and begin to applying them almost automatically. Leveraging a few simple...

5.0 (354)
75/hour
1,591 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutes

I have been an ACT tutor since 2001. In my experience, many students -- even those who struggle with the English section -- can benefit greatly by learning a few basic rules. With practice, they "take ownership" of these rules, and begin to applying them almost automatically. Leveraging a few simple...

Atticus J. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Atticus J.
30/hour

Near Durham, NC

College Counseling, AP Test Help by Cornell student

Hi! My name is Atticus, and I am a student studying history at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York! I have a lot of previous experience reviewing college essays, editing them, and helping applicants through their process. Applicants I have helped have gotten accepted into the University of North Carolina at Chapel...

5.0 (17)
30/hour
22 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Atticus, and I am a student studying history at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York! I have a lot of previous experience reviewing college essays, editing them, and helping applicants through their process. Applicants I have helped have gotten accepted into the University of North Carolina at Chapel...

Kendall T. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kendall T.
80/hour

Durham, NC

B.S. in Mathematics from Davidson College

I earned a 35 on the math section of the ACT. Since then, I have earned a B.S. in Mathematics from Davidson College, graduation with a 3.9 GPA. I have a passion for mathematics and would love to share it with you!

5.0 (32)
80/hour
146 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutes

I earned a 35 on the math section of the ACT. Since then, I have earned a B.S. in Mathematics from Davidson College, graduation with a 3.9 GPA. I have a passion for mathematics and would love to share it with you!

Howard H. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Howard H.
40/hour

Near Durham, NC

Experienced Multi-Subject and Standardized Test Tutor

With 26 years of experience I identify each student’s strengths and areas in need of improvement to raise each student's grades and test scores with practical, effective strategies. A life-long learner myself, I successfully tutor multiple subjects and SAT, ACT, and ASVAB tests. Students who work with me...

5.0 (2)
40/hour
5 hours tutoring

With 26 years of experience I identify each student’s strengths and areas in need of improvement to raise each student's grades and test scores with practical, effective strategies. A life-long learner myself, I successfully tutor multiple subjects and SAT, ACT, and ASVAB tests. Students who work with me...

Lauri L. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lauri L.
150/hour

Near Durham, NC

ACT Science Tutor: Experienced, Knowledgeable and Patient!

Many students consider the ACT Science test to be the most challenging section on the ACT exam. The important thing to consider is that this is not a test of scientific knowledge, but rather a test of scientific reasoning. I have many tips and strategies that can help even the most reluctant science student...

5.0 (702)
150/hour
2,221 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutes

Many students consider the ACT Science test to be the most challenging section on the ACT exam. The important thing to consider is that this is not a test of scientific knowledge, but rather a test of scientific reasoning. I have many tips and strategies that can help even the most reluctant science student...

Callen T. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Callen T.
100/hour

Near Durham, NC

Top Scorer on LSAT and SAT wants to help you achieve your goals!

Hey! Thanks for checking out my page! My name's Cal. I'm a lifelong learner, excited to offer my knowledge of the SAT, ACT and LSAT to help you achieve your goals! I've tutored privately through high school and college, and am capable of adapting my teaching/tutoring strategies to a variety...

5.0 (1)
100/hour
17 hours tutoring

Hey! Thanks for checking out my page! My name's Cal. I'm a lifelong learner, excited to offer my knowledge of the SAT, ACT and LSAT to help you achieve your goals! I've tutored privately through high school and college, and am capable of adapting my teaching/tutoring strategies to a variety...

Gene M. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gene M.
75/hour

Durham, NC

522 MCAT | C/P and P/S Specialist |Personalized Tutoring Approach

I am currently a MS3 at Duke University School of Medicine and graduated magna cum laude from Duke University as a Neuroscience major with minors in Chemistry and Sociology. In college, I gained extensive experience in tutoring with 100 hours of Organic Chemistry 2. My passion for teaching led me to tutor MCAT part-time...

5.0 (5)
75/hour
23 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutes

I am currently a MS3 at Duke University School of Medicine and graduated magna cum laude from Duke University as a Neuroscience major with minors in Chemistry and Sociology. In college, I gained extensive experience in tutoring with 100 hours of Organic Chemistry 2. My passion for teaching led me to tutor MCAT part-time...

Mahen K. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mahen K.
100/hour

Near Durham, NC

Most Subjects K-12+ | Extensive Experience | Tutor & Coach

Hey, I'm Mahen and I've been working with youth and adults since 2003. I graduated from NCSSM and then from NCSU with degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, and a minor in Psychology. I took other courses per my interests (i.e., accounting, athletic training, British literature, undergraduate...

5.0 (108)
100/hour
489 hours tutoring

Hey, I'm Mahen and I've been working with youth and adults since 2003. I graduated from NCSSM and then from NCSU with degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, and a minor in Psychology. I took other courses per my interests (i.e., accounting, athletic training, British literature, undergraduate...

Brian K. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian K.
40/hour

Near Durham, NC

Biology PhD Student for Undergraduate Biology/Math Tutoring

Hi there, I'm Brian! I graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2022 with a B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology, along with minors in Chemistry and Psychology, and I’m now a biology PhD student. I know that might sound like a heavy mix of subjects, but I’ve always been drawn to understanding how things work—whether it's...

40/hour
7 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 minutes

Hi there, I'm Brian! I graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2022 with a B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology, along with minors in Chemistry and Psychology, and I’m now a biology PhD student. I know that might sound like a heavy mix of subjects, but I’ve always been drawn to understanding how things work—whether it's...

Sonam S. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sonam S.
50/hour

Near Durham, NC

Experienced STEM Tutor Specializing in Physics

I believe that when students can visualize concepts—whether through diagrams, real-world analogies, or hands-on examples—they are more likely to understand and retain the material. In addition to physics, I also have experience tutoring in various STEM subjects, including algebra, ACT/SAT prep, and...

5.0 (9)
50/hour
54 hours tutoring

I believe that when students can visualize concepts—whether through diagrams, real-world analogies, or hands-on examples—they are more likely to understand and retain the material. In addition to physics, I also have experience tutoring in various STEM subjects, including algebra, ACT/SAT prep, and...

Steven K. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Steven K.
100/hour

Near Durham, NC

Experienced and Patient Writing, Literature and Humanities Coach

I have been helping students of all abilities learn how to succeed since 1985. My experience teaching and developing college writing and literature courses, tutoring in a university writing center, helping found another and serving for over a decade as director of an after-school non-profit learning lab providing...

5.0 (2006)
100/hour
6,179 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutes

I have been helping students of all abilities learn how to succeed since 1985. My experience teaching and developing college writing and literature courses, tutoring in a university writing center, helping found another and serving for over a decade as director of an after-school non-profit learning lab providing...

Shu L. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shu L.
26/hour

Near Durham, NC

Experienced Math Tutor for Secondary and College Students

Over the years, I’ve taught applied mathematics at the college level, spent two years as a high school math teacher, and tutored middle and high school students in subjects like geometry, algebra, precalculus, and calculus. My areas of specialty include ACT Math, SAT Math, Calculus, Precalculus, Trigonometry,...

5.0 (82)
26/hour
339 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutes

Over the years, I’ve taught applied mathematics at the college level, spent two years as a high school math teacher, and tutored middle and high school students in subjects like geometry, algebra, precalculus, and calculus. My areas of specialty include ACT Math, SAT Math, Calculus, Precalculus, Trigonometry,...

Nicole L. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicole L.
50/hour

Durham, NC

Need to prep for a job interview? Contact me. I can help.

Career Counselor with over a decade of experience helping new grads and career changers. I can assist with job search: resumes, cover letters, practice interviews, whatever help is needed. I am also a certified ESL teacher-tutor with 10+ years of experience. I have taught classes and conducted one-on-one tutoring...

5.0 (64)
50/hour
540 hours tutoring

Career Counselor with over a decade of experience helping new grads and career changers. I can assist with job search: resumes, cover letters, practice interviews, whatever help is needed. I am also a certified ESL teacher-tutor with 10+ years of experience. I have taught classes and conducted one-on-one tutoring...

Maneeza K. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maneeza K.
50/hour

Durham, NC

Enthusiastic and Patient SAT/ACT and AP/IB Tutor from Johns Hopkins

I am a public health major at Johns Hopkins University, and have earned Dean's List for all academic semesters. I have been tutoring for two years, specializing in SAT/ACT Test prep, AP/IB Biology and Chemistry, and College Application Advising. I have helped countless students consistently score...

4.7 (20)
50/hour
92 hours tutoring

I am a public health major at Johns Hopkins University, and have earned Dean's List for all academic semesters. I have been tutoring for two years, specializing in SAT/ACT Test prep, AP/IB Biology and Chemistry, and College Application Advising. I have helped countless students consistently score...

Michelle O. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michelle O.
56/hour

Near Durham, NC

Certified Teacher in Many Areas Looking to Tutor

I am a certified teacher in several different areas: elementary education, special education, middle school and high school English, and middle school and high school social studies. I would also be comfortable in tutoring people for the reading portion of the ACTs and selected Praxis tests. I have extensive...

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5.0 (1527)
56/hour
5,887 hours tutoring

I am a certified teacher in several different areas: elementary education, special education, middle school and high school English, and middle school and high school social studies. I would also be comfortable in tutoring people for the reading portion of the ACTs and selected Praxis tests. I have extensive...

Lillian L. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lillian L.
40/hour

Near Durham, NC

PhD Student in STEM with Teaching Experience

I have extensive experience in scientific research and data analysis through my graduate studies in engineering and materials science, which gives me a deep understanding of how to interpret experiments, graphs, and data - core skills tested on the ACT Science section. My background as a teaching assistant and...

5.0 (5)
40/hour
18 hours tutoring

I have extensive experience in scientific research and data analysis through my graduate studies in engineering and materials science, which gives me a deep understanding of how to interpret experiments, graphs, and data - core skills tested on the ACT Science section. My background as a teaching assistant and...

Bahaa H. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bahaa H.
80/hour

Durham, NC

Expert STEM Tutor - Engineering PhD With Years of Tutoring Experience

I am an Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD student at Duke university with over a decade of experience tutoring students in STEM. My specialties include math, physics, computer science, engineering, and ACT/SAT prep, and I’ve worked with students from middle school through college—including those...

5.0 (64)
80/hour
104 hours tutoring

I am an Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD student at Duke university with over a decade of experience tutoring students in STEM. My specialties include math, physics, computer science, engineering, and ACT/SAT prep, and I’ve worked with students from middle school through college—including those...

John T. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
John T.
160/hour

Near Durham, NC

Founder and Owner of Ivy Bridge Academy

I have taught the ACT for 15 years, written my own test preparation manuals for it after starting my own test preparation company, Ivy Bridge Academy. Before that time, I was trained and worked for The Princeton Review for five years in the United States and two years in China.

5.0 (2)
160/hour
6 hours tutoring

I have taught the ACT for 15 years, written my own test preparation manuals for it after starting my own test preparation company, Ivy Bridge Academy. Before that time, I was trained and worked for The Princeton Review for five years in the United States and two years in China.

Alisa H. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alisa H.
100/hour

Near Durham, NC

Award-winning College Admissions, AP/SAT/ACT Prep, and Writing Coach

I also assist with scholarship essays and have had multiple students earn full-ride college scholarships. As part of the preparation for college success, I provide personalized SAT/ACT test prep that's enabled my students to improve as much as 110 points on the English section! Multiple of my students...

5.0 (121)
100/hour
376 hours tutoring

I also assist with scholarship essays and have had multiple students earn full-ride college scholarships. As part of the preparation for college success, I provide personalized SAT/ACT test prep that's enabled my students to improve as much as 110 points on the English section! Multiple of my students...

Mili D. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mili D.
216/hour

Near Durham, NC

MD Student MS4 Experienced in MCAT/Admissions Mentoring

Hi, I'm Mili! I'm a fourth-year medical student who successfully scored in the 95th percentile on the MCAT in January 2021. I have been tutoring professionally for over 8 years now, particularly standardized test preparation and admissions coaching. I currently mentor premeds in the medical school admissions process. I...

5.0 (193)
216/hour
865 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes

Hi, I'm Mili! I'm a fourth-year medical student who successfully scored in the 95th percentile on the MCAT in January 2021. I have been tutoring professionally for over 8 years now, particularly standardized test preparation and admissions coaching. I currently mentor premeds in the medical school admissions process. I...

Phillip M. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Phillip M.
60/hour

Near Durham, NC

PhD in physical chemistry with hundreds of tutoring hours

I really enjoy helping students prepare for the SAT and ACT math and science exams. I believe that good tutoring can help every student. My students seem to agree. See my references.

4.9 (166)
60/hour
794 hours tutoring

I really enjoy helping students prepare for the SAT and ACT math and science exams. I believe that good tutoring can help every student. My students seem to agree. See my references.

Rachel K. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rachel K.
85/hour

Near Durham, NC

Experienced and Supportive Tutor for College Students

I come at public speaking from in artistic background with over 20 years of experience in acting as well as music and dance performance. I help students with stage fright associated with public speaking, vocal projection, and pre-planning (including help with organizing thoughts and ideas prior to a public...

5.0 (105)
85/hour
447 hours tutoring

I come at public speaking from in artistic background with over 20 years of experience in acting as well as music and dance performance. I help students with stage fright associated with public speaking, vocal projection, and pre-planning (including help with organizing thoughts and ideas prior to a public...

James L. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
James L.
150/hour

Near Durham, NC

Top 1% ACT Tutor | Extremely Experienced

Join the countless of ACT students who have asked me to help them achieve their goals— whether those be better-than-average results, last minute fine tuning, or even 99th percentile scores! Over the past decade, I have trained ACT teachers for two test prep companies (including one of which guarantees a...

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5.0 (1372)
150/hour
10,785 hours tutoring

Join the countless of ACT students who have asked me to help them achieve their goals— whether those be better-than-average results, last minute fine tuning, or even 99th percentile scores! Over the past decade, I have trained ACT teachers for two test prep companies (including one of which guarantees a...

LeTeya H. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
LeTeya H.
40/hour

Near Durham, NC

The math tutor for you!

Hello, prospective tutees! My name is Le'Teya, and I am very excited about this new opportunity to help you! First, let me explain how much I love math! Ever since I was a child, I have tutored my peers in many subjects. I’ve always enjoyed helping others in this subject. This passion followed me even in my college...

4.7 (13)
40/hour
34 hours tutoring

Hello, prospective tutees! My name is Le'Teya, and I am very excited about this new opportunity to help you! First, let me explain how much I love math! Ever since I was a child, I have tutored my peers in many subjects. I’ve always enjoyed helping others in this subject. This passion followed me even in my college...

Humairia I. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Humairia I.
50/hour

Near Durham, NC

Patient and effective tutor for ACT, TOEFL, ESL, Writing, Study Skills

Eventually I did so well in all my ESL classes my adviser recommended me to take English classes with regular native speakers of English during my Undergraduate years. I am the youngest of my siblings from an immigrant family. So I have personal experience in ESL learning. Other subjects I teach: ACT Science,...

4.8 (35)
50/hour
69 hours tutoring

Eventually I did so well in all my ESL classes my adviser recommended me to take English classes with regular native speakers of English during my Undergraduate years. I am the youngest of my siblings from an immigrant family. So I have personal experience in ESL learning. Other subjects I teach: ACT Science,...

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Kedran W.

21 ACT lessons

John tutored our son, who attends a prestigious high school, on all of the ACT Subjects: ACT Math, ACT Science, ACT English, ACT Reading. John also provided ACT Test Taking Skills, Time Management, Good and Best Practices. My son felt extremely confident in his preparedness for the ACT Test. John has a mentoring and calm approach that instills a sense of confidence in his students. John was also flexible and accommodating in scheduling the tutoring appointments.
Jakob K.

12 ACT lessons

We are using him for ACT prep and can already see the confidence in my son's test taking during ACT practice tests. I know by the time the ACT is taken he will have the confidence to do well. We received our son's ACT test results today and because of all the work James did to help my son, he increased his ACT score from a 23 on the practice ACT to a 27 on the actual ACT. Preparing for round 2 of testing to see if second time does even better.
Justin S.

7 ACT lessons

Daniel has helped me to accomplish feeling confident in the subject's for my upcoming ACT Test. Daniel also was accommodating of my hectic sports schedule and worked out logistics and time to meet, I'm thankful for Daniel's time and Daniel's commitment to helping me to succeed on my ACT/SAT testing. Thank you Daniel! Our Family would like to Thank Daniel for preparing our son, Justin for the ACT Test and bringing up his ACT score by 5 points.
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