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5 years of teaching experience; Have seen numerous students go from 25 to 33+ on the ACT; 98th percentile test taker of SAT when I took the exam in high school, I get 36s on the ACT exams that I take now; Bachelor’s degree in Math from USC
5 years of teaching experience; Have seen numerous students go from 25 to 33+ on the ACT; 98th percentile test taker of SAT when I took the exam in high school, I get 36s on the ACT exams that I take now; Bachelor’s degree in Math from USC

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I am a graduate of Boston College and an experienced tutor specializing in math, natural sciences, and English mechanics. I have worked as a tutor since 2019 and have spent multiple years as a full-time tutor, assisting students in SAT and ACT test preparation, physics, math, geology, astronomy, and English. I...
I am a graduate of Boston College and an experienced tutor specializing in math, natural sciences, and English mechanics. I have worked as a tutor since 2019 and have spent multiple years as a full-time tutor, assisting students in SAT and ACT test preparation, physics, math, geology, astronomy, and English. I...

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My approach to teaching ACT Science draws on my background in computer science and linguistics at Columbia and Cornell, and is further informed by my doctoral research at Tufts. I appreciate that the ACT Science section is less a test of scientific knowledge than a test of data reasoning. Therefore, I enjoy...
My approach to teaching ACT Science draws on my background in computer science and linguistics at Columbia and Cornell, and is further informed by my doctoral research at Tufts. I appreciate that the ACT Science section is less a test of scientific knowledge than a test of data reasoning. Therefore, I enjoy...
Sam was excellent at explaining the latest large language model (LLMs) and AI imaging developments to me. He is very patient and uses lots of different visual methods so that I could easily understand both the broader picture and ... - Sarah, 41 lessons with Sam

Near Newton, MA
I have tutored both the ACT and the SAT multiple times.
I have tutored both the ACT and the SAT multiple times.
Ajay is an exceptional tutor who worked hard to assist my daughter in College Algebra. He is kind, extremely patient, and friendly, as well as his tuition rates are very reasonable given his superb educational background and great... - Lasha, 14 lessons with Ajay

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I have been tutoring for over a decade, and I have helped students from 6th grade through college grow in confidence as well as achieve greater success in the classroom. Further, I am a graduate of Boston College and licensed teacher. I have experience working with students in numerous subjects as well as in...
I have been tutoring for over a decade, and I have helped students from 6th grade through college grow in confidence as well as achieve greater success in the classroom. Further, I am a graduate of Boston College and licensed teacher. I have experience working with students in numerous subjects as well as in...

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I have twenty years tutoring experience and six years ACT specific experience. Previous students have ended up with extremely high scores and at schools such as Villanova, Tufts, Hobart William Smith (for architecture), and others.
I have twenty years tutoring experience and six years ACT specific experience. Previous students have ended up with extremely high scores and at schools such as Villanova, Tufts, Hobart William Smith (for architecture), and others.

Near Newton, MA
> 20 Teaching Experience Licensed Mathematics Teacher grades 5-12 in Massachusetts I have taught Calculus II, HS Calculus , Precalculus, Algebra II, Geometry, Statistics, Algebra I, SAT and ACT Prep, MCAS Prep, Pre-Algebra, 8th grade math, 7th grade math, 6th grade math I am looking forward to working...
> 20 Teaching Experience Licensed Mathematics Teacher grades 5-12 in Massachusetts I have taught Calculus II, HS Calculus , Precalculus, Algebra II, Geometry, Statistics, Algebra I, SAT and ACT Prep, MCAS Prep, Pre-Algebra, 8th grade math, 7th grade math, 6th grade math I am looking forward to working...

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The ACT English section focuses more on punctuation than does the SAT Writing Skills section, so I make sure my students solidly understand how to use a comma! Similar rhetoric-based questions are present on the ACT as are on the SAT, so I teach techniques to quickly search for and identify clues that make the...
The ACT English section focuses more on punctuation than does the SAT Writing Skills section, so I make sure my students solidly understand how to use a comma! Similar rhetoric-based questions are present on the ACT as are on the SAT, so I teach techniques to quickly search for and identify clues that make the...
I have seen a lot of positive change in my son since Ariana has started tutoring him. She is very passionate about teaching and very dedicated to her work. She has a positive energy and makes learning fun and interesting. I would ... - Ria, 11 lessons with Ariana

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I've been tutoring students in math and physics for over a decade. In my time as a tutor, I've come to realize that 90% of the time, tutoring is about asking the right questions. With the right questions, students can find answers on their own, and truly build their problem-solving muscles. I graduated from MIT in...
I've been tutoring students in math and physics for over a decade. In my time as a tutor, I've come to realize that 90% of the time, tutoring is about asking the right questions. With the right questions, students can find answers on their own, and truly build their problem-solving muscles. I graduated from MIT in...
Esther quickly got my son on track for his freshman physics final after a bumpy semester. In their first session, she diagnosed weak areas and gave him the tools to analyze questions more completely. A born teacher and very kind, ... - Alex, 4 lessons with Esther

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As a former SAT Math instructor for the Princeton Review, I have been tutoring for standardized tests since 2010. I focus my ACT math instruction on a two tier approach: content and strategy. Students will typically have already learned the content they need to know for the ACT by the time they take the...
As a former SAT Math instructor for the Princeton Review, I have been tutoring for standardized tests since 2010. I focus my ACT math instruction on a two tier approach: content and strategy. Students will typically have already learned the content they need to know for the ACT by the time they take the...
Right from the onset, Leo showed mastery in his ability to tutor young adults. Within a short period of time, he was able to identify how my son learns, and apply techniques to best prepare for his SAT. He was well prepared with... - Dan, 8 lessons with Leo

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A graduate of the Master of Professional Writing program at USC, I taught freshman composition at the university for two years while earning my degree. Prior to graduate school, I worked for two years as an associate editor for a Boston-based educational publishing company, where I wrote and edited a series of storybooks...
A graduate of the Master of Professional Writing program at USC, I taught freshman composition at the university for two years while earning my degree. Prior to graduate school, I worked for two years as an associate editor for a Boston-based educational publishing company, where I wrote and edited a series of storybooks...

Near Newton, MA
The Math portion of the ACT is a perfect subject for tutoring. I enjoy preparing high school students for the ACT. In my experience, good students make tremendous progress when I can give them drills, strategies, and specific areas to work on, according to their own strengths and weaknesses. You are...
The Math portion of the ACT is a perfect subject for tutoring. I enjoy preparing high school students for the ACT. In my experience, good students make tremendous progress when I can give them drills, strategies, and specific areas to work on, according to their own strengths and weaknesses. You are...
We had excellent communication and advise regarding collge admission essays. Monica was truely competnent and in accordance with our wishes that the essays should reflect the students Work. Thank you very much Monica. - Jonas, 2 lessons with Monica

Near Newton, MA
My own ACT score was 35 (34 on this subsection), and I have 6+ years of experience working with high schoolers on English and test prep, focusing on subject review, test-taking strategies, and anxiety reduction through repetition. I utilize a large bank of practice questions and exams for prior years to simulate...
My own ACT score was 35 (34 on this subsection), and I have 6+ years of experience working with high schoolers on English and test prep, focusing on subject review, test-taking strategies, and anxiety reduction through repetition. I utilize a large bank of practice questions and exams for prior years to simulate...

Near Newton, MA
As a high school student, I performed well on standardized tests and entrance exams such as the SAT and ACT. I even tutored one of my friends for the SAT Math back in high school. In Fall of 2010, I began my studies at the College of the Holy Cross. While studying at Holy Cross, I tutored at the Calculus...
As a high school student, I performed well on standardized tests and entrance exams such as the SAT and ACT. I even tutored one of my friends for the SAT Math back in high school. In Fall of 2010, I began my studies at the College of the Holy Cross. While studying at Holy Cross, I tutored at the Calculus...

Near Newton, MA
My recipe for Success = Content + Strategy + Practice + Pacing. I will teach you the most common grammar and language skills tested on the ACT, give you lots of practice, analyze your errors, target your weakness, and show you strategies for picking the CORRECT answer.
My recipe for Success = Content + Strategy + Practice + Pacing. I will teach you the most common grammar and language skills tested on the ACT, give you lots of practice, analyze your errors, target your weakness, and show you strategies for picking the CORRECT answer.
Evelyn provided me with many practical and targeted tools after just one lesson. Her pleasant and clear and organized presentation raised my comfort level and made me want to continue learning under Evelyn's expert tutelage. - Ruth, 2 lessons with Evelyn

Near Newton, MA
Hi! I'm Antonia, a practicing medical physicist in Radiation Oncology and faculty at Harvard Medical School. I currently work at Brigham and Women's Hospital and completed my PhD in Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences from...
Hi! I'm Antonia, a practicing medical physicist in Radiation Oncology and faculty at Harvard Medical School. I currently work at Brigham and Women's Hospital and completed my PhD in Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences from...

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I have extensive experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students (over 1000 hours) in various subjects from test preparation to homework help and course preparation. I have specifically tutored for ACT/SAT math, pre calculus, calculus, multi variable calculus, linear algebra, chemistry,...
I have extensive experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students (over 1000 hours) in various subjects from test preparation to homework help and course preparation. I have specifically tutored for ACT/SAT math, pre calculus, calculus, multi variable calculus, linear algebra, chemistry,...

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When I began the college application process during my Sophomore & Junior years of high school, I was daunted by the thought of a standardized test. While my grades were excellent and my extracurriculars plentiful, my first pass at the SAT proved disappointing. And this came as no huge surprise: I have never excelled at...
When I began the college application process during my Sophomore & Junior years of high school, I was daunted by the thought of a standardized test. While my grades were excellent and my extracurriculars plentiful, my first pass at the SAT proved disappointing. And this came as no huge surprise: I have never excelled at...

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Have taught many ACT and SAT classes.
Have taught many ACT and SAT classes.
He is looking forward to working more with Andrew. Told me "it went really well. I think he will help me a lot!" Believes Andrew will greatly improve his SAT verbal score. - Edward, 23 lessons with Andrew

Near Newton, MA
Hello! I am a returning tutor to the Wyzant platform. My prior tutoring experience includes Peer mentorship in highschool, community outreach teaching through highschool and into college, and now working with my daughter to teach her the recorder and clarinet as well as expanding her academic horizons. I take great...
Hello! I am a returning tutor to the Wyzant platform. My prior tutoring experience includes Peer mentorship in highschool, community outreach teaching through highschool and into college, and now working with my daughter to teach her the recorder and clarinet as well as expanding her academic horizons. I take great...

Near Newton, MA
I work with high-achieving students who don’t need basic tutoring—they need help identifying where they’re losing points and how to consistently perform at a higher level on the ACT. I specialize in the ACT and how it differs from other standardized tests, particularly in its pacing, question...
I work with high-achieving students who don’t need basic tutoring—they need help identifying where they’re losing points and how to consistently perform at a higher level on the ACT. I specialize in the ACT and how it differs from other standardized tests, particularly in its pacing, question...
Kathy has worked with our son for about 6 months prepping for the ACT. She has been fantastic in helping him work on specific areas and to improve across the board. Her calm all-business approach matched very well with our son and... - Ted, 9 lessons with Kathryn

Near Newton, MA
Hello! I'm Lucy, an senior majoring in Economics with coursework in multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and statistics. Throughout my educational journey, I've experienced firsthand how challenging it can be to grasp complex material, especially when you feel like you're missing something foundational. That’s why I...
Hello! I'm Lucy, an senior majoring in Economics with coursework in multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and statistics. Throughout my educational journey, I've experienced firsthand how challenging it can be to grasp complex material, especially when you feel like you're missing something foundational. That’s why I...

Near Newton, MA
I work with students to improve ACT Reading performance by teaching a repeatable approach to passage analysis and question selection. The emphasis is on evidence based reading, eliminating distractors efficiently, and managing time across passages. Each session is tailored to the student’s reading style and...
I work with students to improve ACT Reading performance by teaching a repeatable approach to passage analysis and question selection. The emphasis is on evidence based reading, eliminating distractors efficiently, and managing time across passages. Each session is tailored to the student’s reading style and...
John started with helping my son with SAT prep, but has branched out into helping him with algebra 2 homework. John is super capable with both math and English/grammar assistance. Bottom line, my son never mumbles or grumbles a... - Sylvia, 19 lessons with John

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Holder of two degrees in mathematics from Northeastern university, one in a B.S. in Econ and Math, and the other an M.S. in Applied Math. I've been a mathematics tutor for the past eight years or so, but have recently been more involved with Excel in my day-to-day, and want to share that with you! In recent years,...
Holder of two degrees in mathematics from Northeastern university, one in a B.S. in Econ and Math, and the other an M.S. in Applied Math. I've been a mathematics tutor for the past eight years or so, but have recently been more involved with Excel in my day-to-day, and want to share that with you! In recent years,...
Robert is for sure my go to coach in terms of math, data analysis, statistics and Tableau reporting. He’s such a talented and extremely kind subject matter expert. He helped me to reorganize my complicated data in a smart way, bre... - Laura, 24 lessons with Robert

Near Newton, MA
Before I started college, I worked at Kumon, where I helped students between the ages of 5 and 13 with their math and English coursework. I loved seeing the students understand the material and progress to the next level. I was mostly designated as the higher-level math tutor at Kumon, so I helped high school students...
Before I started college, I worked at Kumon, where I helped students between the ages of 5 and 13 with their math and English coursework. I loved seeing the students understand the material and progress to the next level. I was mostly designated as the higher-level math tutor at Kumon, so I helped high school students...
Very thorough and patient and completely flexible on availability and follow up questions. My daughter received an A- in the class!! - Melissa , 8 lessons with Cheri
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