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Alexandra B. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alexandra B.
85/hour

New York City, NY

Georgetown English MA Grad, BA in English & Art, Journalist + Creative

Hi! I'm Alex. I want to use my master's in English from Georgetown University to help you with your writing, creative work, and admissions process. I earned my BA in English and Art from Georgetown in 2022 and my MA in 2023. As an award-winning working journalist + artist newly NYC-based and doing full-time educational...

5.0 (253)
85/hour
1,502 hours tutoring
Response time: 59 minutes

Hi! I'm Alex. I want to use my master's in English from Georgetown University to help you with your writing, creative work, and admissions process. I earned my BA in English and Art from Georgetown in 2022 and my MA in 2023. As an award-winning working journalist + artist newly NYC-based and doing full-time educational...

Erin M. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erin M.
60/hour

New York City, NY

Cornell Engineering Grad Student Tutor for SAT, ACT, & PSAT Test Prep

We soon realized how mutually beneficial it was and started a tutoring program through our high school and the chemistry club at a local college. I have since tutored nearly four hundred hours, primarily focusing on PSAT, SAT, and ACT English and Math for middle and high school students. My experiences tutoring...

5.0 (135)
60/hour
295 hours tutoring
Response time: 52 minutes

We soon realized how mutually beneficial it was and started a tutoring program through our high school and the chemistry club at a local college. I have since tutored nearly four hundred hours, primarily focusing on PSAT, SAT, and ACT English and Math for middle and high school students. My experiences tutoring...

Nafeesa M. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nafeesa M.
75/hour

New York City, NY

SAT, ACT, Math, and French Tutor!

I am an actress, poet, and tutor! Yes, tutor! I've been tutoring since I was at Wesleyan University getting my Bachelor of Arts degree. I live in North Bergen, NJ and recently completed my Master's degree at The George Washington University. In college I minored in Math and Theatre and majored in African-American...

4.9 (131)
75/hour
570 hours tutoring

I am an actress, poet, and tutor! Yes, tutor! I've been tutoring since I was at Wesleyan University getting my Bachelor of Arts degree. I live in North Bergen, NJ and recently completed my Master's degree at The George Washington University. In college I minored in Math and Theatre and majored in African-American...

John A. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
John A.
125/hour

New York City, NY

ACT English Expert! Students Scoring 35-36 Regularly!

I have managed to have my students reach perfect scores often, or at least often score 34+ on their first exams! I aggressively figure out what topics they need to learn first and early, especially since many NJ-NYC schools still miss many of these grammar rules! Free lesson for all new students!

5.0 (327)
125/hour
951 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutes

I have managed to have my students reach perfect scores often, or at least often score 34+ on their first exams! I aggressively figure out what topics they need to learn first and early, especially since many NJ-NYC schools still miss many of these grammar rules! Free lesson for all new students!

Alex S. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alex S.
250/hour

New York City, NY

Harvard Grad With 20+ Years Experience: SAT/ACT/Math/Physics/Writing

*Currently accepting new students* Hello and welcome! In my 20+ years as a tutor I've worked with countless students on test prep, academic support, writing, and college application coaching. My students range in age from 10 to 60 and come from diverse backgrounds. And thanks to modern technology, I can work with...

5.0 (88)
250/hour
298 hours tutoring

*Currently accepting new students* Hello and welcome! In my 20+ years as a tutor I've worked with countless students on test prep, academic support, writing, and college application coaching. My students range in age from 10 to 60 and come from diverse backgrounds. And thanks to modern technology, I can work with...

Wendy S. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Wendy S.
95/hour

New York City, NY

Experienced English Tutor Specializing in ACT Reading

I have been teaching ACT Reading & ACT English professionally for CUNY's grant program. I also help students with reading comprehension and test-taking in a private capacity.

5.0 (259)
95/hour
807 hours tutoring

I have been teaching ACT Reading & ACT English professionally for CUNY's grant program. I also help students with reading comprehension and test-taking in a private capacity.

Meeraj P. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Meeraj P.
250/hour

New York City, NY

A Top ACT Prep Expert | Typical Student Improves 5 - 9 Points on ACT!

My experience also includes teaching full classes at private schools and learning centers as well as writing curriculum for top boutique tutoring companies for ACT English and Math. In addition to the above qualifications, I have 18+ years of experience in test preparation tutoring & hold a 99th percentile...

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5.0 (1614)
250/hour
6,772 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutes

My experience also includes teaching full classes at private schools and learning centers as well as writing curriculum for top boutique tutoring companies for ACT English and Math. In addition to the above qualifications, I have 18+ years of experience in test preparation tutoring & hold a 99th percentile...

Alex S. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alex S.
100/hour

New York City, NY

Test Prep Expert & Ivy League Alum

I have taken both AP English Language and Composition and AP Literature in high school and am a current major in English at Columbia. I scored a 36 on the ACT English section. I have tutored middle and high school students in varying difficulties of English, including in: reading, writing, and grammar.

5.0 (12)
100/hour
40 hours tutoring

I have taken both AP English Language and Composition and AP Literature in high school and am a current major in English at Columbia. I scored a 36 on the ACT English section. I have tutored middle and high school students in varying difficulties of English, including in: reading, writing, and grammar.

Marc P. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Marc P.
85/hour

New York City, NY

Ivy League Grad to Help with Standardized Tests and Academic Work

I offer tutoring for standardized tests and academic coursework. I am a former Princeton Review teacher (both group lessons and tutoring) and have been tutoring professionally since 2003 (full-time since 2012). I received my BA from the University of Pennsylvania and MA from Georgetown University. I received a perfect...

4.9 (438)
85/hour
3,106 hours tutoring

I offer tutoring for standardized tests and academic coursework. I am a former Princeton Review teacher (both group lessons and tutoring) and have been tutoring professionally since 2003 (full-time since 2012). I received my BA from the University of Pennsylvania and MA from Georgetown University. I received a perfect...

Charlotte F. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Charlotte F.
65/hour

New York City, NY

Ivy-League Ph.D. for Essay Writing and Test Prep

I have an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Cambridge, and an MA and a PhD in Literature from the University of Texas-Austin. I am also completing an MA in Jewish Studies, an MA in History, a second Ph.D. in Classics, and a law degree. I have over fifteen years experience working as a tutor for...

5.0 (265)
65/hour
934 hours tutoring

I have an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Cambridge, and an MA and a PhD in Literature from the University of Texas-Austin. I am also completing an MA in Jewish Studies, an MA in History, a second Ph.D. in Classics, and a law degree. I have over fifteen years experience working as a tutor for...

Kristen S. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kristen S.
67/hour

New York City, NY

ACT English Tutor with Proven Results

The ACT English test assesses your grammar knowledge. Like any test, it can seem very overwhelming! However, the ACT English test is actually very predictable. There are certain grammatical errors that are tested over and over again: misplaced modifiers, all things semicolon & colon related, the...

5.0 (637)
67/hour
1,947 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutes

The ACT English test assesses your grammar knowledge. Like any test, it can seem very overwhelming! However, the ACT English test is actually very predictable. There are certain grammatical errors that are tested over and over again: misplaced modifiers, all things semicolon & colon related, the...

Kate C. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kate C.
125/hour

New York City, NY

MD Student with 100% Percentile MCAT Score, CARS Expert

Hi there! I started medical school in August 2021. Before med school, I worked as an undergraduate researcher for three years, studying how cancer spreads through the body. If I were a cell, I'd be a B cell, because they're always trying to improve the quality of their work! I like to make studying fun -- you've got to...

5.0 (55)
125/hour
203 hours tutoring

Hi there! I started medical school in August 2021. Before med school, I worked as an undergraduate researcher for three years, studying how cancer spreads through the body. If I were a cell, I'd be a B cell, because they're always trying to improve the quality of their work! I like to make studying fun -- you've got to...

Daniel H. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel H.
185/hour

New York City, NY

Harvard & Law School Graduate - Master Tutor for Tests/Academics

I am an SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, SHSAT, LSAT, GMAT, and GRE expert and have tutored hundreds of students for a myriad of other standardized tests and academic subjects. My students have consistently achieved results at the apex of the learning and test curve, winning admission to highly competitive academic programs at...

4.8 (56)
185/hour
596 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutes

I am an SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, SHSAT, LSAT, GMAT, and GRE expert and have tutored hundreds of students for a myriad of other standardized tests and academic subjects. My students have consistently achieved results at the apex of the learning and test curve, winning admission to highly competitive academic programs at...

Howard S. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Howard S.
75/hour

New York City, NY

English, writing, and much more

You will enjoy, grow, and learn while you study any or all of the following with this experienced college teacher: Write essays that embody your own unique voice. Build essays for college applications that distinguish you from all other applicants to the colleges to which you apply; I guide, encourage, and question;...

4.2 (21)
75/hour
49 hours tutoring

You will enjoy, grow, and learn while you study any or all of the following with this experienced college teacher: Write essays that embody your own unique voice. Build essays for college applications that distinguish you from all other applicants to the colleges to which you apply; I guide, encourage, and question;...

Brad L. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brad L.
199/hour

New York City, 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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Tomorrow
5.0 (3253)
199/hour
12,090 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutes

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

Ethan J. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ethan J.
250/hour

New York City, NY

Award-Winning Harvard Ph.D. and ACT Expert Tutoring All ACT Sections

As an expert ACT tutor and Harvard Ph.D., I have helped students from all backgrounds significantly improve their scores. Most students see average improvements to their ACT English section of 2-3 points within 8 weeks. As a tutor, my style is highly test focused, as students often struggle due to how the test...

5.0 (1012)
250/hour
2,803 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutes

As an expert ACT tutor and Harvard Ph.D., I have helped students from all backgrounds significantly improve their scores. Most students see average improvements to their ACT English section of 2-3 points within 8 weeks. As a tutor, my style is highly test focused, as students often struggle due to how the test...

David L. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
David L.
100/hour

New York City, NY

Yale Grad SAT/ACT, Reading, Writing, College Essays, 15+ yrs. exp.

References and samples available upon request. Yale graduate 2002 SAT 800 Verbal, 800 Math 1998 National Merit Scholarship Winner SAT Reading, Writing & Language ACT Reading, English AP English Literature and AP English Language SAT II Subject Test - Literature SSAT / ISEE /...

5.0 (12)
100/hour
17 hours tutoring

References and samples available upon request. Yale graduate 2002 SAT 800 Verbal, 800 Math 1998 National Merit Scholarship Winner SAT Reading, Writing & Language ACT Reading, English AP English Literature and AP English Language SAT II Subject Test - Literature SSAT / ISEE /...

Michael N. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael N.
125/hour

New York City, NY

English/Writing/Reading/Study Habits Tutor

I am a patient and knowledgeable teacher, tutor and writer with experience working with students of all levels of aptitude and academic interest. I'm born and raised in New York City, a product of the public schools system. I've worked for many years in both public and charter schools, teaching a diverse group of young...

5.0 (795)
125/hour
3,481 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes

I am a patient and knowledgeable teacher, tutor and writer with experience working with students of all levels of aptitude and academic interest. I'm born and raised in New York City, a product of the public schools system. I've worked for many years in both public and charter schools, teaching a diverse group of young...

Oleg C. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Oleg C.
100/hour

New York City, 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...

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5.0 (14)
100/hour
69 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes

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...

Emily B. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Emily B.
60/hour

New York City, NY

Experienced High School ACT/SAT, Math, and Science Tutor

Hi, I'm Emily! I am a current third year medical student and graduated from MIT with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I've tutored for over 10 years for students ranging in age from middle school to college. I started tutoring while in high school, and realized how much I enjoy working with students to help clear up...

4.9 (18)
60/hour
64 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Emily! I am a current third year medical student and graduated from MIT with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I've tutored for over 10 years for students ranging in age from middle school to college. I started tutoring while in high school, and realized how much I enjoy working with students to help clear up...

Daniel F. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel F.
60/hour

New York City, NY

ACT Tutor of 3 years | Received a 36 overall, 36 in English

I am an excellent fit to teach ACT English, having scored a perfect 36 overall and a 36 specifically in the English section. With three years of experience tutoring the ACT, I focus on proven test-taking strategies, including time management, process of elimination, and breaking down each question to understand...

60/hour
20 hours tutoring

I am an excellent fit to teach ACT English, having scored a perfect 36 overall and a 36 specifically in the English section. With three years of experience tutoring the ACT, I focus on proven test-taking strategies, including time management, process of elimination, and breaking down each question to understand...

Katie S. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Katie S.
60/hour

New York City, NY

Tutor with Experience in Writing, Reading, and Public Speaking

I'm Katie! I am a recent graduate of Barnard College where obtained my BA in History and Political Science, with a focus on early American history and US politics. Throughout my time at Barnard, I learned that no matter where you are or what school you attend, there will always be bad teachers––teachers that...

5.0 (1)
60/hour
60 hours tutoring

I'm Katie! I am a recent graduate of Barnard College where obtained my BA in History and Political Science, with a focus on early American history and US politics. Throughout my time at Barnard, I learned that no matter where you are or what school you attend, there will always be bad teachers––teachers that...

Daniel L. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel L.
130/hour

New York City, 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 (10)
130/hour
32 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...

Andrea P. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrea P.
45/hour

New York City, NY

Admission Essays/Personal Statements/Business Writing/Public Speaking

Hi, I’m Andrea, a native English speaker originally from New York City. I joined Wyzant in 2019, but my journey as a tutor began in 1999, when I joined the Peace Corps. I have developed a deep understanding of students' needs in editing, proofreading, brainstorming, advising, and co-writing admissions essays, personal...

5.0 (96)
45/hour
367 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Andrea, a native English speaker originally from New York City. I joined Wyzant in 2019, but my journey as a tutor began in 1999, when I joined the Peace Corps. I have developed a deep understanding of students' needs in editing, proofreading, brainstorming, advising, and co-writing admissions essays, personal...

Rangi M. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rangi M.
60/hour

New York City, NY

Ivy League Educated Poet & Professor

I'm a North-Carolina born, Brooklyn-based poet (which, these days, feels a bit like describing myself as a betamax video recorder or a SONY walkman) with a passion for language, literature & writing. I was educated at Rice University & Columbia University School of the Arts. My first book was published in 2003; I am...

4.3 (12)
60/hour
25 hours tutoring

I'm a North-Carolina born, Brooklyn-based poet (which, these days, feels a bit like describing myself as a betamax video recorder or a SONY walkman) with a passion for language, literature & writing. I was educated at Rice University & Columbia University School of the Arts. My first book was published in 2003; I am...

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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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