The Best ACT English Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

I am a passionate educator with a Master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education, and have been tutoring students in grades 7-12 for over 20 years. I specialize in Test Preparation, Math, Science, and Writing. I started tutoring my classmates in elementary school because helping people...See Lauren's full profile

My highly tailored approach and 23 years of experience enable me to provide both a positive learning atmosphere and results [average SAT increase: 200 points, average ACT increase: 4.5 points, typical grade improvement: 1-2 full letter grades (such as a B to an A or a C- to an A-)]. After winning 1st place in PA in...See Cynthia's full profile

I love teaching and could not see myself in any other profession. Whether it is elementary, high school, college level, or beyond working with students is my passion, and I will work tirelessly to make sure your child receives high quality lessons and experiences success. I have over 10 years of tutoring and teaching...See Allison's full profile

I have been working in education for over 7 years and have led countless students to their score goals for the SAT and the ACT. Give me a shot and I will do the same for you. I have tutored for ACT Math, English, Science, and Reading Sections, with a 35 cumulative score between them. I have tutored for the...See Joshua's full profile

Experience: I’m now in my eighth year of helping students obtain a better grasp on math, test prep, and music theory topics: five on Wyzant focused on SAT and ACT prep, Algebra, Finite math, and Precalculus, and three tutoring Finite math, Calculus, Algebra, and more for the math department at Indiana University. In...See Leigha's full profile

I graduated from Hamilton College in 2024 with an Economics/Philosophy double major. I have tutored both ACT and SAT English and provided help with various English classes on Wyzant for 2 years, as well as independently for 3 years. I have worked with students of all ages, backgrounds, and starting...See Zavier's full profile

Hello! I’m a certified K–6 teacher with over 10 years of classroom and tutoring experience, specializing in elementary education, ESL/ESOL, and writing. I believe learning should be engaging, hands-on, and tailored to each student’s needs—and nothing excites me more than seeing that “light bulb moment” when a...See Vic's full profile

As an author, an English minor, and a communications devotee, I absolutely love the ACT English section. The English section is comprised of multiple choice questions. An essay is optional. Students who work hard and study the grammar, usage, and mechanics review I give them, can look forward to improving their...See Angela's full profile

I also have a great deal of experience helping neurodiverse students in elementary, middle, and high school (including those with dyslexia, ADHD, and level 1 autism) with reading comprehension and inferencing. Other focus areas include the SAT Reading and Writing sections and the ACT English/Reading...See Joanna's full profile

As a Johns Hopkins graduate with over a decade of experience, my focus is on helping students master the SAT and achieve their college admission goals. I specialize in comprehensive SAT test prep, including SAT Reading and Writing and SAT Math on the Digital SAT. My approach is not just about memorizing facts; it's about...See Matthew's full profile

I graduated with my undergraduate degree in Political Science and my Master's degree in Criminal Justice. While obtaining my education, I tutored various students. My first time tutoring was with a nonprofit organization EOF. This organization allowed me the ability to tutor students within the college I was attending. I...See Marlo's full profile

I was named teacher of the year twice (1992 and 2011), once by the National Honor Society (students) and once by my teaching peers. I feel very confident teaching anything English-related: grammar, writing (I teach grammar, writing, essay, and ACT English at an SAT prep company), literature, test prep (I do quite...See Donald's full profile

Hello! I’m Mona, a doctoral candidate at Temple University. I hold an MPH from Texas A&M and have worked as an Epidemiologist for two years. In addition to my academic and professional experience, I have a deep passion for teaching, especially helping students experience those "ah-ha" moments when everything clicks. I...See Mona's full profile

Hello! I am a current MD/PhD student at Penn doing my graduate studies in Genomics and Computational Biology. In undergrad at Duke, where I was on a full merit (AB Duke) scholarship, I majored in Computer Science and had a 3.97 GPA. I also have extensive high school math competition experience. I am open to tutoring...See Barbara's full profile

Hello! I have a bachelor's in psychology. My undergrad GPA was 3.3. I went to complete more undergrad classes to meet the prerequisites for a Masters degree, where I was recognized for my academic achievement and made the Presidents list twice. I then completed my Masters in Applied Chemistry. Am I smart?...See Nicholas's full profile

Hello! My name is Kieona, and I am a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania. I studied neurobiology and am currently researching neurodevelopment. I'm originally from Oklahoma City and enjoy traveling, reading, and trying new restaurants in my spare time. I have found throughout my studies that there is a...See Kieona's full profile

I have been teaching for over twenty years. I have worked with many diverse types of learners. I have a master's degree in Special Education and am Highly Qualified, through PRAXIS exams, in High School Math and English, as well as all Elementary Content Knowledge. I have taught SAT, GRE, GED, and PRAXIS prep courses,...See Donna's full profile

Hi, I’m Josh Hoffman. I’m an experienced and professional tutor, specializing in math and science, with nine years of experience as an educator and tutor. I worked for tutoring businesses for six years (2016-2022) and try to emulate the quality of their research-based curricula. I have spent the last six years...See Joshua's full profile

Originally from a small beach town in Los Angeles, I moved to Philly 4 years ago where I have been teaching in the school district at the high school level. Since being employed with the district, I have taught English as a core subject all four years. Additionally, I have taught drama, film, and creative writing as...See Matthew's full profile

Hey! I am currently pursuing a 7 year of accelerated medical program and hold a 4.0 grade point average. I have ample experience working with students of all ages, and I work to tailor my teaching style to best fit their learning. Throughout my college application process, I was accepted to multiple accelerated...See Anisha's full profile

I am majoring in computational biology and hoping to apply to MD-PhD programs next year. As a student, I have been in advanced/accelerated classes since elementary school, and I have always been one to explain difficult concepts or problems to my peers. I have tutored everyone from hyperactive elementary students to more...See Ani's full profile

Students do not always know what they can accomplish. With an empathetic teacher, they can come to realize that learning is one of life's greatest joys. I know because I was referred to as a "slow learner" in grade school. Flash forward and I hold a Ph.D. in Spanish and Latin American literature from New York...See Kathryn's full profile

With over 5 years of tutoring experience and a degree in education, I am a confident and well-attuned tutor! I am also a certified teacher (all subjects grades 4-8) in Pennsylvania. As a student, I earned high scores (1530 SAT), a full merit scholarship to college, and funding to study abroad; I know how to work hard for...See Kelsey's full profile

Hi everyone, my name is Brian. Let’s talk tutoring! If you’re considering tutoring in more than 5 different Math subjects, look no further. If you’re looking for a decade of standardized test prep experience, look no further. If you’re looking for Writing tutoring, look no further. And if you’re looking for a...See Brian's full profile

Hi There! My name is Sam. I have my PhD in Counseling Psychology and my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I graduated with my undergraduate degree from SUNY Geneseo, Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. I have taught undergraduate courses in human sexuality, multicultural counseling competence and...See Sam's full profile