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Hi! I'm an editor at an Ivy League university press, where I've published multiple award-winning books. I hold a Ph.D. in English and bring over eight years of university-level teaching and Writing Center experience. I work with writing and concepts at the highest level everyday as part of my job my profession, and I...
Hi! I'm an editor at an Ivy League university press, where I've published multiple award-winning books. I hold a Ph.D. in English and bring over eight years of university-level teaching and Writing Center experience. I work with writing and concepts at the highest level everyday as part of my job my profession, and I...

Ithaca, NY
I'm a proud Ivy League graduate specializing in middle school English and test prep. I help middle school aged students improve their writing fundamentals and grammar, and I tutor for the SAT and ACT. I graduated from Cornell earlier this year with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Classics, so...
I'm a proud Ivy League graduate specializing in middle school English and test prep. I help middle school aged students improve their writing fundamentals and grammar, and I tutor for the SAT and ACT. I graduated from Cornell earlier this year with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Classics, so...

Ithaca, NY
I have strong experience tutoring for test prep, and have developed specific strategies to help students score high. I scored a 33 on the pre ACT, and I hope to help students improve their scores.
I have strong experience tutoring for test prep, and have developed specific strategies to help students score high. I scored a 33 on the pre ACT, and I hope to help students improve their scores.

Ithaca, NY
Ivy League Library Staff (2022-) & Public University Visiting Lecturer (2023-) happy to help with your academic endeavors. I was previously an Assistant Professor (2018-2021), Lecturer & Associate Lecturer (2016-2018), Global Residential Fellow at Göttingen University (2018), and Graduate Teaching Assistant (2011 -...
Ivy League Library Staff (2022-) & Public University Visiting Lecturer (2023-) happy to help with your academic endeavors. I was previously an Assistant Professor (2018-2021), Lecturer & Associate Lecturer (2016-2018), Global Residential Fellow at Göttingen University (2018), and Graduate Teaching Assistant (2011 -...
Very engaging, interesting, passionate, knowledgeable, helpful in connecting and explaining parts of history. Would definitely ask for help again. Thank you! - Emiko

Ithaca, NY
Hi, I’m Leo, and this fall I’m starting my PhD at Cornell in Ithaca. I’m originally from New York but for my undergrad I did a double major in math and computer science at UC Berkeley. I have experience teaching sat math and I have also taught linear algebra and calculus as a TA at Berkeley. My goal is to create...
Hi, I’m Leo, and this fall I’m starting my PhD at Cornell in Ithaca. I’m originally from New York but for my undergrad I did a double major in math and computer science at UC Berkeley. I have experience teaching sat math and I have also taught linear algebra and calculus as a TA at Berkeley. My goal is to create...

Ithaca, NY
The Fall 2026 semester is well underway; book with me before getting too far behind in your classwork! _________ Do you find yourself freezing up every time you have to study for a test or write a paper and realize that although you’ve done it hundreds of times, you’ve forgotten how and have to reinvent the...
The Fall 2026 semester is well underway; book with me before getting too far behind in your classwork! _________ Do you find yourself freezing up every time you have to study for a test or write a paper and realize that although you’ve done it hundreds of times, you’ve forgotten how and have to reinvent the...
Isis helped me organize my notes and finally get started on my essay. She gave me actionable next steps and was extremely supportive. I look forward to working with her again! - Savannah, 5 lessons with Isis

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Hello! Thank you for stopping by! I have a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in English, and during my time as a graduate student, I had the opportunity to gain experience as both a tutor and a teacher. I tutored in my university’s writing lab, where I helped students take papers written on many different...
Hello! Thank you for stopping by! I have a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in English, and during my time as a graduate student, I had the opportunity to gain experience as both a tutor and a teacher. I tutored in my university’s writing lab, where I helped students take papers written on many different...
Marie was so amazing at breaking down every portion of the assignment. I admire that she did not judge me or make me feel bad for asking questions and not knowing a few things. Will definitely continue my tutoring with Marie! - Cree, 5 lessons with Marie

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

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

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

As a published researcher and Ph.D. chemist, I write and edit at a professional level every day, and that command of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure translates directly to ACT English tutoring. I have tutored ACT English...
As a published researcher and Ph.D. chemist, I write and edit at a professional level every day, and that command of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure translates directly to ACT English tutoring. I have tutored ACT English...
My daughter had a great first tutoring session with Mara, who is very patient and explained complicated concepts to her in a way that was concisely broken down into understandable steps. My daughter felt very comfortable asking qu... - Kathleen

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

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

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

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

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

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’m a Princeton University graduate and earned a perfect 36 on both the ACT English and Reading sections. I help students improve their grammar, punctuation, reading comprehension, rhetorical skills, and pacing, with a focus on the...
I’m a Princeton University graduate and earned a perfect 36 on both the ACT English and Reading sections. I help students improve their grammar, punctuation, reading comprehension, rhetorical skills, and pacing, with a focus on the...
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 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

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 got a 35 on my ACT (35/35/36/34 breakdown) and have tutored many ACT students since 2016. The ACT is probably the single most common subject I've taught, and I often see 4-5 point improvements in my...
I got a 35 on my ACT (35/35/36/34 breakdown) and have tutored many ACT students since 2016. The ACT is probably the single most common subject I've taught, and I often see 4-5 point improvements in my...

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, 30 lessons with Allison

... 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

He also teaches students to spot common ACT traps, manage their time, and approach every passage with a plan. Whether a student is aiming for a top score or strengthening the basics, book a session and make ACT English a strength.
He also teaches students to spot common ACT traps, manage their time, and approach every passage with a plan. Whether a student is aiming for a top score or strengthening the basics, book a session and make ACT English a strength.
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.

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
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