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Aysha S. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aysha S.
45/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Med Student at UPenn Eager about College Essay Writing and ACT Prep

Tutored for over seven years, emphasizing the importance of building student confidence and honing their academic talents. Scored in the 99th percentile for ACT English and scored an overall 34.

5.0 (8)
45/hour
39 hours tutoring

Tutored for over seven years, emphasizing the importance of building student confidence and honing their academic talents. Scored in the 99th percentile for ACT English and scored an overall 34.

Caroline C. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Caroline C.
65/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Oberlin College Graduate with High Test Scores

Hello! My name is Caroline C, and I'm a recent graduate from Oberlin College with a major in Theater and a minor in Sociology. I have previous tutoring experience tutoring 7th-9th graders in math at Hunter College High School, a competitive high school in New York City which I attended and graduated from. I currently...

5.0 (2)
65/hour
33 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hello! My name is Caroline C, and I'm a recent graduate from Oberlin College with a major in Theater and a minor in Sociology. I have previous tutoring experience tutoring 7th-9th graders in math at Hunter College High School, a competitive high school in New York City which I attended and graduated from. I currently...

Oleg C. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Oleg C.
80/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Columbia/UofC grad offering HS/College prep in Math/Stats/Econ/SAT/ACT

I have had experience with tutoring high school and later university students at several stages of my life. In high school I tutored 11th graders in SAT Math and was able to raise their scores by more than 150 points in some cases. Afterwards, while attending the University of Chicago, I became a grader for a Calculus...

4.9 (17)
80/hour
77 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have had experience with tutoring high school and later university students at several stages of my life. In high school I tutored 11th graders in SAT Math and was able to raise their scores by more than 150 points in some cases. Afterwards, while attending the University of Chicago, I became a grader for a Calculus...

Drew C. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Drew C.
125/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Summa Cum Laude Grad: SAT, ACT and Algebra Tutor, Journalist by Day

I graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a minor in Business Administration. While at Fordham, I tutored students at a local public school in SAT/ACT Math and English, Algebra 1, Latin and basic essay writing techniques on a weekly basis. Since...

5.0 (301)
125/hour
1,027 hours tutoring

I graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a minor in Business Administration. While at Fordham, I tutored students at a local public school in SAT/ACT Math and English, Algebra 1, Latin and basic essay writing techniques on a weekly basis. Since...

Michael T. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael T.
250/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Knowledgeable and Experienced Math/Science Teacher

I have been preparing students for standardized tests, including the ACT, for many years and have helped my students raise their scores dramatically. In the past year, all of my students received a 35 or 36 on the ACT English exam. My method is two-fold. I teach my students the relevant concepts and material,...

5.0 (95)
250/hour
321 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have been preparing students for standardized tests, including the ACT, for many years and have helped my students raise their scores dramatically. In the past year, all of my students received a 35 or 36 on the ACT English exam. My method is two-fold. I teach my students the relevant concepts and material,...

David L. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
David L.
250/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

PhD Specializing in SAT/GRE/MCAT CARS Prep and History Tutoring

I hold a PhD in modern history from Columbia University. I am available as a tutor for AP Modern European History, AP United States History, AP World History, the Digital SAT, the GRE, history Regents exams, the Critical Analysis and Reasoning section of the MCAT (CARS), and essay writing, reading comprehension, and test...

5.0 (114)
250/hour
343 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I hold a PhD in modern history from Columbia University. I am available as a tutor for AP Modern European History, AP United States History, AP World History, the Digital SAT, the GRE, history Regents exams, the Critical Analysis and Reasoning section of the MCAT (CARS), and essay writing, reading comprehension, and test...

Mala S. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mala S.
30/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

English Tutor

I hold a bachelor's degree in English Literature and TESOL certificate from Arizona State University. I have more than 15 years of experience teaching English. My teaching career includes both classroom teaching and one on one tutoring which I did in private colleges in Singapore. The subjects I have taught are multi...

4.9 (23)
30/hour
261 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I hold a bachelor's degree in English Literature and TESOL certificate from Arizona State University. I have more than 15 years of experience teaching English. My teaching career includes both classroom teaching and one on one tutoring which I did in private colleges in Singapore. The subjects I have taught are multi...

Michael N. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael N.
125/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

5 Years of College Entrance Exam Tutoring Experience.

I have extensive experience helping to shepherd students as they prepare for the Reading and Essay sections of the ACT. I've provided both in-school test prep and have three years of experience providing one-on-one support as well, helping students build their skills for the Reading Comprehension, English, and Writing...

5.0 (796)
125/hour
3,618 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have extensive experience helping to shepherd students as they prepare for the Reading and Essay sections of the ACT. I've provided both in-school test prep and have three years of experience providing one-on-one support as well, helping students build their skills for the Reading Comprehension, English, and Writing...

Lauren B. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lauren B.
100/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Yale educated Math and Science tutor with 15 years of experience

I am a Yale Graduate with over a decade of experience tutoring math and science. I have worked with many students in both high school and college courses to boost confidence and achieve their goals. I enjoy helping students understand math and science. I work with them to understand the patterns and connections between...

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4.9 (535)
100/hour
2,592 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lauren’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

I am a Yale Graduate with over a decade of experience tutoring math and science. I have worked with many students in both high school and college courses to boost confidence and achieve their goals. I enjoy helping students understand math and science. I work with them to understand the patterns and connections between...

Hannah M. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hannah M.
60/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Here and happy to help with academics and audio :)

The moments in my life that made me fall in love with learning and teaching occurred at the intersection of music and education. I taught voice after beginning my BFA at NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music in the fall of 2014, and began academically-focused tutoring with the America Reads and Counts Program as...

5.0 (10)
60/hour
68 hours tutoring

The moments in my life that made me fall in love with learning and teaching occurred at the intersection of music and education. I taught voice after beginning my BFA at NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music in the fall of 2014, and began academically-focused tutoring with the America Reads and Counts Program as...

Meeraj P. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Meeraj P.
250/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

ACT Tutor & Expert - My Typical Student Improves 5 - 9 Points!

As a member of the Official ACT Affiliate Tutor Program, I am one of fewer than 60 providers in the whole country to be officially endorsed by the company that MAKES the test. My experience also includes teaching full classes at private schools and learning centers as well as writing curriculum for ACT English and...

5.0 (1631)
250/hour
6,902 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response time is based on Meeraj’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

As a member of the Official ACT Affiliate Tutor Program, I am one of fewer than 60 providers in the whole country to be officially endorsed by the company that MAKES the test. My experience also includes teaching full classes at private schools and learning centers as well as writing curriculum for ACT English and...

Brad L. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brad L.
220/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Veteran ACT Tutor with 20+ Years of Teaching Experience

I scored in the 99th percentile of every section of the ACT, including the English section.

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5.0 (3378)
220/hour
13,090 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I scored in the 99th percentile of every section of the ACT, including the English section.

Constance H. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Constance H.
165/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Attorney | LSAT & Bar Exam Tutor |Admissions and Legal Writing Expert

Hi, I’m Constance, a practicing attorney licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Washington. I help students succeed in law school, the Law School Admission Test, and the bar exam using practical exam strategies and structured legal writing techniques. I earned my J.D. from CUNY School of Law and was selected as a New...

5.0 (25)
165/hour
192 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hi, I’m Constance, a practicing attorney licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Washington. I help students succeed in law school, the Law School Admission Test, and the bar exam using practical exam strategies and structured legal writing techniques. I earned my J.D. from CUNY School of Law and was selected as a New...

Edith E. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Edith E.
130/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Harvard Graduate Test Prep & Writing Coach

Hi! My name is Edith and I would love to be your tutor. A bit about me -- in 2019 I graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Literature from Harvard University, where I was awarded multiple competitive essay prizes in my department and elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. In 2023, I earned my Master’s degree...

5.0 (29)
130/hour
81 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Edith and I would love to be your tutor. A bit about me -- in 2019 I graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Literature from Harvard University, where I was awarded multiple competitive essay prizes in my department and elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. In 2023, I earned my Master’s degree...

Zachary L. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zachary L.
90/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

35 composite scorer with plenty of ACT tutoring experience

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 students. I aim to combine common test-taking strategies with imparting real understanding in my students.

5.0 (89)
90/hour
741 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutesNote that average response time is based on Zachary’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

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 students. I aim to combine common test-taking strategies with imparting real understanding in my students.

Sebastian S. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sebastian S.
90/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Patient, Expert Tutor With Tons Of Experience For SAT, ACT, GRE & More

For over a decade, I have worked as a full-time tutor for a private NYC tutoring agency. I have accumulated thousands of hours of experience and have helped students vastly improve test scores, ace courses, and gain admittance to elite NYC private schools and elite universities, such Princeton, Cornell, University of...

5.0 (94)
90/hour
382 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

For over a decade, I have worked as a full-time tutor for a private NYC tutoring agency. I have accumulated thousands of hours of experience and have helped students vastly improve test scores, ace courses, and gain admittance to elite NYC private schools and elite universities, such Princeton, Cornell, University of...

Daniel K. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel K.
190/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

M.S. in Statistics | AP Calc/Stat/Precalc | College-level Tutoring + R

I hold a MS in Statistics and a BS in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have more than ten years of tutoring experience and have worked with students at the high school, colllege, and graduate levels. I have also served as a Teaching Assistant for university-level math...

5.0 (572)
190/hour
1,230 hours tutoring
Response time: 54 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I hold a MS in Statistics and a BS in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have more than ten years of tutoring experience and have worked with students at the high school, colllege, and graduate levels. I have also served as a Teaching Assistant for university-level math...

Erica L. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erica L.
185/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Grade 4-8 Math & English, SHSAT Tutor, SAT R&W, Creative Writing Coach

I am pursuing a BS in English Ed. and a minor in Creative Writing at New York University. I graduated from Stuyvesant, NYC's top specialized high school, with a 626 SHSAT score, 97.1 GPA, 11 APs, and 1580 SAT. I received the National Merit Finalist Scholarship with a PSAT score of 1500/1520. I have prepped students for...

5.0 (93)
185/hour
380 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Erica’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

I am pursuing a BS in English Ed. and a minor in Creative Writing at New York University. I graduated from Stuyvesant, NYC's top specialized high school, with a 626 SHSAT score, 97.1 GPA, 11 APs, and 1580 SAT. I received the National Merit Finalist Scholarship with a PSAT score of 1500/1520. I have prepped students for...

Daniel S. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel S.
295/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

ACT Specialist with data driven, iterative approach

The ACT English section is arguably the section able to be improved the most on the ACT. Its questions are comprised of basic usage including comma usage, compound sentence punctuation, subject-verb agreement, and possession rules as well as stylistic rules such as the rhetorical purpose of a passage, paragraph,...

4.9 (318)
295/hour
1,297 hours tutoring

The ACT English section is arguably the section able to be improved the most on the ACT. Its questions are comprised of basic usage including comma usage, compound sentence punctuation, subject-verb agreement, and possession rules as well as stylistic rules such as the rhetorical purpose of a passage, paragraph,...

Daniel L. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel L.
100/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Effective Princeton College Counselor & SAT/ACT, Math, Biology Tutor

I am a Princeton University Molecular Biology major with 7+ years of teaching experience. I specialize in college counseling and SAT/ACT prep, and have highly successfully taught topics ranging from arithmetic to competition mathematics (AMC), basic sciences to competition biology (USABO), and elementary reading and...

5.0 (17)
100/hour
76 hours tutoring

I am a Princeton University Molecular Biology major with 7+ years of teaching experience. I specialize in college counseling and SAT/ACT prep, and have highly successfully taught topics ranging from arithmetic to competition mathematics (AMC), basic sciences to competition biology (USABO), and elementary reading and...

Lauren L. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lauren L.
75/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Patient and Knowledgeable Ivy League Test Prep Tutor

I have experience as a member of the "The Ivy Team". Subjects: ACT Math ACT English/Reading SAT Math SAT Reading/Writing

4.9 (63)
75/hour
254 hours tutoring

I have experience as a member of the "The Ivy Team". Subjects: ACT Math ACT English/Reading SAT Math SAT Reading/Writing

Alexandra B. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alexandra B.
95/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Honors in English from Georgetown, Received 35 on ACT

In addition to working with individual students, I have taught numerous intensive SAT Verbal group courses for multiple years, specializing in helping students connect their own reading and experiences to the practice of identifying a main idea and the evidence supporting it. I personally earned a 35 on the ACT. I...

5.0 (284)
95/hour
1,686 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutesNote that average response time is based on Alexandra’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 5:00 am UTC.

In addition to working with individual students, I have taught numerous intensive SAT Verbal group courses for multiple years, specializing in helping students connect their own reading and experiences to the practice of identifying a main idea and the evidence supporting it. I personally earned a 35 on the ACT. I...

Andrew G. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew G.
125/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

University of Chicago English Major

As an undergraduate English major, I love words and writing, but neither are strictly necessary to do well on the ACT English section. The most important things are learning the rules of standard written English, remembering how and where to apply them, and practicing the very specific type of sentence corrections...

5.0 (127)
125/hour
591 hours tutoring

As an undergraduate English major, I love words and writing, but neither are strictly necessary to do well on the ACT English section. The most important things are learning the rules of standard written English, remembering how and where to apply them, and practicing the very specific type of sentence corrections...

Craig L. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Craig L.
200/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Expert PSAT Tutor

Eight years of tutoring PSAT Reading, PSAT Writing, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, ACT English, ACT Writing, SHSAT English Language Arts (ELA), and overall standardized test-taking strategies.

5.0 (16)
200/hour
68 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Craig’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

Eight years of tutoring PSAT Reading, PSAT Writing, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, ACT English, ACT Writing, SHSAT English Language Arts (ELA), and overall standardized test-taking strategies.

Larissa P. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Larissa P.
95/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Patient & Knowledgable Professor for Liberal and Fine Arts, Test Prep

Hi- I love working with people one-on-one. I have an arts background and have been in the high school and college classroom for nearly 10 years. I have been formally trained in SAT (2018), ACT, GED/TASC tutoring. My SAT prep students have generally increased their scores 200-300 points from before working with me to...

4.9 (160)
95/hour
616 hours tutoring

Hi- I love working with people one-on-one. I have an arts background and have been in the high school and college classroom for nearly 10 years. I have been formally trained in SAT (2018), ACT, GED/TASC tutoring. My SAT prep students have generally increased their scores 200-300 points from before working with me to...

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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.

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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!
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