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The Best ACT English Tutors in Portland, OR

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Jesse B. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jesse B.
75/hour

Portland, OR

Empowering English / Test Prep Coach | 20+ yrs, all ages

Want to boost your test scores or English skills? I’m here to help. With over 20 years of experience as an educator, I’ve empowered learners of all ages—from preschoolers to professionals—from many different language and cultural backgrounds. My approach is grounded in research on how people learn, and I tailor...

5.0 (134)
75/hour
201 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutes

Want to boost your test scores or English skills? I’m here to help. With over 20 years of experience as an educator, I’ve empowered learners of all ages—from preschoolers to professionals—from many different language and cultural backgrounds. My approach is grounded in research on how people learn, and I tailor...

Kylie K. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kylie K.
100/hour

Portland, OR

Test Prep and Academic Tutor with 14 Years of Experience!

I have worked as an academic, test prep, and college admissions tutor for nearly fifteen years now, helping students prepare for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, and SSAT, as well as AP exams and standard coursework. I have been so amazed and inspired by the work ethic and determination of all of my students. I've seen them...

5.0 (2)
100/hour
22 hours tutoring

I have worked as an academic, test prep, and college admissions tutor for nearly fifteen years now, helping students prepare for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, and SSAT, as well as AP exams and standard coursework. I have been so amazed and inspired by the work ethic and determination of all of my students. I've seen them...

Anne C. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anne C.
70/hour

Portland, OR

Professional SAT, new SAT, ACT & GRE & Math Tutor Available Worldwide

To prepare for ACT english, we will review grammar rules and editing skills. Grammar skills include subject-verb agreement, punctuation, and word choice. We will also discuss time-management and multiple choice strategies. I have tutored students in ACT and SAT test prep for over 9 years, and my students have...

4.9 (488)
70/hour
2,416 hours tutoring

To prepare for ACT english, we will review grammar rules and editing skills. Grammar skills include subject-verb agreement, punctuation, and word choice. We will also discuss time-management and multiple choice strategies. I have tutored students in ACT and SAT test prep for over 9 years, and my students have...

Julie H. Near Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julie H.
95/hour

Near Portland, OR

Teacher with PhD and lots of experience

I have a PhD and lots of experience teaching English. I have taught literature and writing to students from 1st grade through college. I like to make learning fun, and my method of teaching writing is particularly effective. I help students with their essays for lots of classes from middle school through grad school...

4.9 (696)
95/hour
3,700 hours tutoring

I have a PhD and lots of experience teaching English. I have taught literature and writing to students from 1st grade through college. I like to make learning fun, and my method of teaching writing is particularly effective. I help students with their essays for lots of classes from middle school through grad school...

Devin T. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Devin T.
180/hour

Portland, OR

College Writing + Literature Prof with a Decade of Tutoring Experience

I've now been in the field for 20 years, tutor 15 APs, as well as college essays and the SAT/ACT. My students have gotten into nearly every selective university and usually report 4s and 5s on the exams and increases of roughly 100 points per section (or 3 points if we're talking ACT). At boutique tutoring companies and...

5.0 (48)
180/hour
208 hours tutoring

I've now been in the field for 20 years, tutor 15 APs, as well as college essays and the SAT/ACT. My students have gotten into nearly every selective university and usually report 4s and 5s on the exams and increases of roughly 100 points per section (or 3 points if we're talking ACT). At boutique tutoring companies and...

Ethan W. Near Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ethan W.
40/hour

Near Portland, OR

Test Prep, Math, and Chess Tutor

Hi, I'm Ethan, an undergraduate student at Northwestern University. I started playing chess when I was in 3rd grade. In the course of my chess career, I've won 7 state championships, ranked as the #80 U18 player in the US, and played for the Northwestern University A Team. I'm currently rated 2000 under USCF and 1900...

5.0 (5)
40/hour
22 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Ethan, an undergraduate student at Northwestern University. I started playing chess when I was in 3rd grade. In the course of my chess career, I've won 7 state championships, ranked as the #80 U18 player in the US, and played for the Northwestern University A Team. I'm currently rated 2000 under USCF and 1900...

Hilary B. Near Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hilary B.
45/hour

Near Portland, OR

PhD Candidate & College Prof for History, Essay Writing, English

I am a PhD candidate specializing in U.S. history. In the past I have worked as a college history instructor, museum specialist, and oral historian. My current research focuses specifically on the Cold War in the Pacific Northwest. Additional areas of interest include nuclear history, environmental history, migration,...

5.0 (12)
45/hour
29 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutes

I am a PhD candidate specializing in U.S. history. In the past I have worked as a college history instructor, museum specialist, and oral historian. My current research focuses specifically on the Cold War in the Pacific Northwest. Additional areas of interest include nuclear history, environmental history, migration,...

Stan F. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stan F.
80/hour

Portland, OR

Social Studies, College App & Writing Tutoring from a PhD Historian

The doctor is in! I recently completed my PhD in U.S. History from the University of Southern California and am available to tutor students from 9th grade onwards both virtually and in Portland, OR. I’ve helped hundreds of students master complex material in history and social studies; sharpen their writing,...

5.0 (8)
80/hour
34 hours tutoring

The doctor is in! I recently completed my PhD in U.S. History from the University of Southern California and am available to tutor students from 9th grade onwards both virtually and in Portland, OR. I’ve helped hundreds of students master complex material in history and social studies; sharpen their writing,...

Hyo A. Near Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hyo A.
105/hour

Near Portland, OR

Friendly and Knowledgeable Tutor with 15+ Years of Experience

80% of ACT English is being able to recognize grammatical mistakes and know how to fix it. The rest of it has to do with understanding the stylistic or organizational mistakes of the passage. Having taught this subject for over 10 years, I can teach you exactly what grammatical concepts to know so you will have...

5.0 (406)
105/hour
1,803 hours tutoring

80% of ACT English is being able to recognize grammatical mistakes and know how to fix it. The rest of it has to do with understanding the stylistic or organizational mistakes of the passage. Having taught this subject for over 10 years, I can teach you exactly what grammatical concepts to know so you will have...

Marc E. Near Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Marc E.
100/hour

Near Portland, OR

The Mathematical Composer

Have you ever wanted to understand the connections between Math and Music? Or wondered about the musical potential of programming constructs like 'for' loops and functions? Or maybe you just want help on your Calculus homework from a tutor with an interesting and varied background? I have been working as a private...

5.0 (2)
100/hour
8 hours tutoring
Response time: 59 minutes

Have you ever wanted to understand the connections between Math and Music? Or wondered about the musical potential of programming constructs like 'for' loops and functions? Or maybe you just want help on your Calculus homework from a tutor with an interesting and varied background? I have been working as a private...

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Keith B.
119/hour

Mech. Engineer, Professional Tutor — ACT/SAT Prep, Math, STEM Subjects

Helping students build confidence and improve their scores is my passion! I'm Keith, a professional tutor with over eight years of experience and a mechanical engineer with a passion for math and science. I hold a Bachelor of Science in...

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5.0 (694)
119/hour
2,341 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutes

Helping students build confidence and improve their scores is my passion! I'm Keith, a professional tutor with over eight years of experience and a mechanical engineer with a passion for math and science. I hold a Bachelor of Science in...

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Abigail C.
320/hour

Perfect Score Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalc, Calculus & SAT Math Tutor

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 15 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany with a...

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5.0 (5134)
320/hour
16,367 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutes

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 15 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany with a...

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Razi H.
720/hour

Harvard Grad & College Essays Specialist - 50 Best Harvard Essays

Hello! I'm Razi, a proud Cum Laude graduate from Harvard University with a BA in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. As a naturally creative writer, my pieces have been published in literary journals, news articles, and most notably, the...

5.0 (498)
720/hour
1,641 hours tutoring

Hello! I'm Razi, a proud Cum Laude graduate from Harvard University with a BA in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. As a naturally creative writer, my pieces have been published in literary journals, news articles, and most notably, the...

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Anna C.
485/hour

ACT English Expert

I have over 10 years of experience helping students raise their ACT scores by as many as 6 points! I can't wait to help you achieve a higher score!

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5.0 (2908)
485/hour
5,099 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 minutes

I have over 10 years of experience helping students raise their ACT scores by as many as 6 points! I can't wait to help you achieve a higher score!

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
James P.
65/hour

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

ACT English is about understanding the basics of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. It's about understanding how "particles" of language like adverbs and conjunctions help create transitions from one idea to another as we...

5.0 (1019)
65/hour
3,612 hours tutoring

ACT English is about understanding the basics of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. It's about understanding how "particles" of language like adverbs and conjunctions help create transitions from one idea to another as we...

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Mitchell O.
195/hour

National Merit Scholar Tutoring ACT/SAT Prep, Math, Biology, & English

I scored a 36 on ACT English and have tutored others to similarly high scores.

5.0 (147)
195/hour
757 hours tutoring

I scored a 36 on ACT English and have tutored others to similarly high scores.

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Bri H.
120/hour

PhD Candidate Specializing in Biology and the Natural World

I am an expert in evolutionary biology and human paleontology. I hold a B.S. in biochemistry, a master's degree, and am currently a doctoral candidate. My tutoring specialties include AP biology, college genetics, and vertebrate zoology. I...

5.0 (174)
120/hour
670 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutes

I am an expert in evolutionary biology and human paleontology. I hold a B.S. in biochemistry, a master's degree, and am currently a doctoral candidate. My tutoring specialties include AP biology, college genetics, and vertebrate zoology. I...

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Chase M.
70/hour

ACT English Expert with Over a Decade of Experience

I have tutored the English, math, science, and reading sections of the ACT exam since 2012. I have so far assisted many students with test-taking strategies specific to each section of the ACT, as well as with each section's content material and...

5.0 (1367)
70/hour
6,186 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutes

I have tutored the English, math, science, and reading sections of the ACT exam since 2012. I have so far assisted many students with test-taking strategies specific to each section of the ACT, as well as with each section's content material and...

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Chelsea L.
195/hour

Experienced Test Prep (GRE, SAT, ACT, GED) and Math/Statistics Tutor

I have a Master's degree in psychology from New York University and extensive experience teaching and tutoring hundreds of high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students in test preparation (GRE/SAT), Statistics, and Psychology. I have...

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5.0 (524)
195/hour
2,823 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 minutes

I have a Master's degree in psychology from New York University and extensive experience teaching and tutoring hundreds of high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students in test preparation (GRE/SAT), Statistics, and Psychology. I have...

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Andrew N.
120/hour

ACT English Ace

The first time I took the ACT, I did it cold, without preparation, and my best section, to my surprise, was English, in which I answered all the Usage and Mechanics questions correctly, but missed a handful of Rhetorical Skills questions. So what...

5.0 (1040)
120/hour
2,795 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutes

The first time I took the ACT, I did it cold, without preparation, and my best section, to my surprise, was English, in which I answered all the Usage and Mechanics questions correctly, but missed a handful of Rhetorical Skills questions. So what...

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Marianne B.
165/hour

ACT English Preparation

My ACT English tutoring plan helps students develop a strong skill set to master the three parts of the English exam: Grammar, usage, and rhetoric, Reading, and Writing. I individualize the plan to meet each student’s goal for the...

5.0 (1790)
165/hour
6,544 hours tutoring

My ACT English tutoring plan helps students develop a strong skill set to master the three parts of the English exam: Grammar, usage, and rhetoric, Reading, and Writing. I individualize the plan to meet each student’s goal for the...

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Tim C.
45/hour

K-12 Reading/Writing/grammar/SAT/ACT/TESL/Coll. app essays /Job INT

My teaching experience spans 34 years, and I am currently among the top tutors in the country on Wyzant's platform. My goal is to turn students' weaknesses into strengths and enable them to make the changes they need to achieve desired objectives...

4.8 (1710)
45/hour
11,064 hours tutoring

My teaching experience spans 34 years, and I am currently among the top tutors in the country on Wyzant's platform. My goal is to turn students' weaknesses into strengths and enable them to make the changes they need to achieve desired objectives...

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Alex S.
75/hour

Master's From Stanford

I scored a 35 on ACT English and have tutored and taught ACT classes in Southern California since 2012.

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4.7 (209)
75/hour
1,047 hours tutoring
Response time: 56 minutes

I scored a 35 on ACT English and have tutored and taught ACT classes in Southern California since 2012.

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Jia L.
200/hour

Calc AB/BC, SAT Math, ACT Math, IB Math HL, Alg I/II, Trig, Pre-calc

In 2015, I graduated as a double major in Applied Mathematics and Quantitative Economics with double minors in Statistics and Education. In high school, I passed 8 AP exams and received 5's on Calc AB, Calc BC, Statistics, and Chinese. I have...

5.0 (1962)
200/hour
12,254 hours tutoring
Response time: 59 minutes

In 2015, I graduated as a double major in Applied Mathematics and Quantitative Economics with double minors in Statistics and Education. In high school, I passed 8 AP exams and received 5's on Calc AB, Calc BC, Statistics, and Chinese. I have...

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Timothy S.
350/hour

The Tutor I Always Wish I Had

I am a 99th percentile test taker who routinely helps students reach their fullest potential on a test and, in many cases, perform better than I ever have. The LSAT is a test that requires those who take it to think in a particular way. As...

5.0 (534)
350/hour
2,073 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutes

I am a 99th percentile test taker who routinely helps students reach their fullest potential on a test and, in many cases, perform better than I ever have. The LSAT is a test that requires those who take it to think in a particular way. As...

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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.

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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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