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Are you looking for help in Algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus or Calculus? Let me help you master these subjects. I am an experienced college level tutor, with experience as a peer tutor at the College of DuPage. While there I helped many students achieve success in their courses. I can help with common areas of trouble...
Are you looking for help in Algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus or Calculus? Let me help you master these subjects. I am an experienced college level tutor, with experience as a peer tutor at the College of DuPage. While there I helped many students achieve success in their courses. I can help with common areas of trouble...
John has an excellent grasp of the subject matter he tutors. He's patient, and goes out of the way to make sure you understand the material. I was extremely impressed and have continued to contact him for my tutoring needs in a ... - Brandon, 6 lessons with John

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I'm Giovanni (you can call me Gio for short)! I graduated summa cum laude from Warren Township High School and I'm currently a senior at Vanderbilt University working towards two Bachelor's Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. I have always approached tutoring and teaching the same way since the...
I'm Giovanni (you can call me Gio for short)! I graduated summa cum laude from Warren Township High School and I'm currently a senior at Vanderbilt University working towards two Bachelor's Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. I have always approached tutoring and teaching the same way since the...
Helped review topics in my honors precalculus class. Really opened up my understanding of the basics in identifying trig properties. Was really engaging during the whole lesson and made the experience well worth and enjoyable. - Isaac, 3 lessons with Giovanni

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After graduating with a BA in English (2006), I moved to South Korea and spent six years teaching English in private academies and to adult business clients. In 2012, I completed an MA in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) with a 4.0 GPA. In the spring of 2015, I left Korea and began private tutoring in the...
After graduating with a BA in English (2006), I moved to South Korea and spent six years teaching English in private academies and to adult business clients. In 2012, I completed an MA in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) with a 4.0 GPA. In the spring of 2015, I left Korea and began private tutoring in the...

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Three years of freelance tutoring experience for the ACT English and ACT Reading sections. Personally scored 36 on these sections of the exam.
Three years of freelance tutoring experience for the ACT English and ACT Reading sections. Personally scored 36 on these sections of the exam.

Near Gurnee, IL
I'm currently an editor for a company that publishes Latin and Greek pedagogical texts; however, I love working with students and continue to offer tutoring in Latin and classical Greek to people of all ages! I received my MAT in Latin and Classical Humanities from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and my BA in...
I'm currently an editor for a company that publishes Latin and Greek pedagogical texts; however, I love working with students and continue to offer tutoring in Latin and classical Greek to people of all ages! I received my MAT in Latin and Classical Humanities from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and my BA in...

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With more than 11 years of experience across public schools, private platforms, and major learning centers, I provide patient, effective tutoring tailored to each student’s needs. As a Northwestern University graduate with a BA in English and Essay Writing, along with a teaching certification and degree from...
With more than 11 years of experience across public schools, private platforms, and major learning centers, I provide patient, effective tutoring tailored to each student’s needs. As a Northwestern University graduate with a BA in English and Essay Writing, along with a teaching certification and degree from...
Got Peter to help get my 10 year old son back on track and prepared for 5th grade. The one on one interaction for the first 2 sessions were great and my son is being challenged to the fullest, which is a plus for me. My son is act... - George, 19 lessons with Peter

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First, I'll have you do a passage untimed as if it's a school assignment. Once I know your score on that passage, we will determine whether to focus on the time aspect of the test or general understanding. If it's the latter, then we'll go over methods to improve your reading ability. Once you feel confident with...
First, I'll have you do a passage untimed as if it's a school assignment. Once I know your score on that passage, we will determine whether to focus on the time aspect of the test or general understanding. If it's the latter, then we'll go over methods to improve your reading ability. Once you feel confident with...
Michael has been wonderful to work with. He has been on time for every session we have scheduled and has helped me to recognize key elements in the reading and English portions standardize tests. He has a good way of explaining ... - Bella, 34 lessons with Michael

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...
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...
This review is way overdue, but I had to share how amazing Dr. Dave is! I worked with him for help on a really difficult statistics assignment in my political science class, and he was an absolute game-changer. I had tried working... - Iva, 2 lessons with David F.

As long as a student is motivated, focuses in session, and completes the assignments, there is no reason why a score shouldn’t go up. Personally, for the ACT Reading test, I aim for at least a 10-point increase for the subsection....
As long as a student is motivated, focuses in session, and completes the assignments, there is no reason why a score shouldn’t go up. Personally, for the ACT Reading test, I aim for at least a 10-point increase for the subsection....

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...
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...
Andrew was very helpful during my son’s SAT diagnostic session. He was professional, patient, and clear in the way he walked through the material and helped identify where my son stands and what areas need more attention. I app... - Laura

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...
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...
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

I am a licensed High School English/Language Arts teacher, and have taught ACT vocabulary, reading, and writing to students preparing for the test. My lessons improved students' understanding and scores dramatically.
I am a licensed High School English/Language Arts teacher, and have taught ACT vocabulary, reading, and writing to students preparing for the test. My lessons improved students' understanding and scores dramatically.
Anna has tremendous patients and knows how to reach our child and stay engaged. We are so happy and pleased to have her as a tutor for our son. We will continue to always have her as our tutor best choice. - Zorina, 24 lessons with Chae

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...
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...
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

3 students with perfect ACT Reading scores; many more with 34s and 35s
3 students with perfect ACT Reading scores; many more with 34s and 35s
James has been an excellent tutor and is someone we would highly recommend and continue to use. He was very organized and always prepared to discuss the problems, test taking tactics and strategies with our daughter. Although, t... - Marlo, 18 lessons with James

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!)...
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!)...
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 have taught the Reading Section for 12 years, offering tips, strategies to save time and score well.
I have taught the Reading Section for 12 years, offering tips, strategies to save time and score well.
After just two sessions reviewing ACT reading, my child’s score went up 12 points. We could not be happier with these results, and they are a direct result of Barrie-John’s thoughtful direction and instruction. - Langley, 2 lessons with Barrie-John

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...
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...
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

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...
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...
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

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...
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...
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

• 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...
• 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...
We have tried several tutors on this platform and James has easily been the best fit for our student. He has always struggled with math, but James takes the time to explain every step. James has been very patient with a student ... - Ann, 5 lessons with James

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.
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.
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

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...
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...
Allen had just one month to make a difference in my daughter’s ACT math score, and he absolutely delivered. He quickly pinpointed her weak areas, created a focused plan, and worked through them with clarity and precision. The resu... - Sky, 21 lessons with Allen

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...
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...
We are very grateful to Sarah for helping my son prepare for the SAT Reading section. His Reading score improved from 690 to an excellent 780 after working with Sarah. Sarah was knowledgeable, patient, and very effective at identi... - Yudong, 39 lessons with Sarah

I’m a Princeton University graduate specializing in ACT English and Reading, and I earned a perfect 36 on both sections. I work with students on the grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, and reasoning skills that...
I’m a Princeton University graduate specializing in ACT English and Reading, and I earned a perfect 36 on both sections. I work with students on the grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, and reasoning skills that...
Simply stated, Silvana is fabulous! My daughter is a high school senior applying to selective colleges. We hired a private counselor to proof her essays but when my daughter got pneumonia, she missed all the deadlines for proofr... - Heather, 5 lessons with Silvana

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...
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...
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
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