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The Best ACT English Tutors in Portland, OR
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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...
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...
Would highly recommend if you are someone that feels the need to be in contact with your tutor and are interested in getting better with the material. Never thought I would get better at my reading comprehension skills and throu... - Spencer, 27 lessons with Jesse
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...
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...
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...
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...
Annie gave my son terrific guidance on his SAT preparation! He met with her twice a week for a couple of months beforehand, and she helped him bring his score up 150 points to 1520. He really enjoyed working with her, snd she mo... - Didi, 17 lessons with Anne
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...
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...
Near Portland, OR
Teacher with PhD and lots of experience
I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and have taught English for 4 years at high school and 6 years at college. I have also been teaching ACT for many years and have helped many students succeed.
I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and have taught English for 4 years at high school and 6 years at college. I have also been teaching ACT for many years and have helped many students succeed.
Julie is a great English tutor. She has helped my high school daughter on SAT/ACT English and improved her scores significantly. She also helped my daughter to prepare college application essays. Julie is a very responsible person... - Wendell, 29 lessons with Julie
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...
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...
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...
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...
Near Portland, OR
Tutor to Exceed your Needs
I spent 5 years teaching elementary school in Southern California and a half year in China and Thailand. I possess a Business Administration degree, with a major in Accounting and minor in Marketing Management. I have worked in financial management positions for over 18 years. My rates are reasonable and are...
I spent 5 years teaching elementary school in Southern California and a half year in China and Thailand. I possess a Business Administration degree, with a major in Accounting and minor in Marketing Management. I have worked in financial management positions for over 18 years. My rates are reasonable and are...
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Great news! The ACT English is one of the easiest scores to improve. We've got this. I've coaching multiple students to a 36 in the last year. I can help.
Great news! The ACT English is one of the easiest scores to improve. We've got this. I've coaching multiple students to a 36 in the last year. I can help.
We have used Sarah to help prep my junior daughter for the ACT. The initial tutoring focused on the English section and the results were amazing (9 point swing well into the 30's!). We have continued to use Sarah to assist in re... - Shane, 16 lessons with Sarah
Common result: 4+ pts composite, 4+ pts ACT English | 6+ yrs ACT exp
Common result: 4+ pts composite, 4+ pts ACT English | 6+ yrs of ACT exp Some stand-out students (overall ACT score): Grace: 26 → 33/36 (7 points! Grace received the highest level of financial support for her dream school!)...
Common result: 4+ pts composite, 4+ pts ACT English | 6+ yrs of ACT exp Some stand-out students (overall ACT score): Grace: 26 → 33/36 (7 points! Grace received the highest level of financial support for her dream school!)...
I wanted to share what a great experience my son had working with Justin on his ACT prep. We were really impressed—not just with the results, but with how quickly things started to click for him. In about four months (and even fa... - Maxwell, 21 lessons with Justin
Experienced ACT Tutor With a 36 Composite Score
Hi! I’m Nick, and I’ve been tutoring the ACT for over six years, working with both high school students and adult learners. I’ve led multiple ACT prep classes with 15+ students and also offer individualized 1-on-1 instruction tailored to...
Hi! I’m Nick, and I’ve been tutoring the ACT for over six years, working with both high school students and adult learners. I’ve led multiple ACT prep classes with 15+ students and also offer individualized 1-on-1 instruction tailored to...
Nicholas worked with our daughter to prepare her for a retake of her ACT focusing on math - her weakest subject. Nicholas was always so patient with her, he was able to approach math problems from different angles to help her gra... - Kimberly, 10 lessons with Nicholas
MIT Grad: Encouraging, patient tutor specializing in ACT English!
Hi there! My name is Vick. I graduated from MIT (majored in Finance) in 2020 and have tutored ACT English for over 10 years. When it comes to teaching/tutoring, I think many tutors have a strong background in the subject but not many...
Hi there! My name is Vick. I graduated from MIT (majored in Finance) in 2020 and have tutored ACT English for over 10 years. When it comes to teaching/tutoring, I think many tutors have a strong background in the subject but not many...
After spending thousands on an Essay place that was not helping me, I found Vick online at Wyzant and WHAT A RELIEF! Vic was so professional, asked immediate, pertinent questions, and gave me IMMEDIATE, concrete assistance with... - Jonathan , 7 lessons with Vick
ACT Grammar, punctuation, writing expert | 15+ years in test prep
My background studying language and literature at Binghamton University, then editing and writing magazines and producing educational television at Martha Stewart Living, gives me an eclectic and distinctive skill set. I bring not only a love for...
My background studying language and literature at Binghamton University, then editing and writing magazines and producing educational television at Martha Stewart Living, gives me an eclectic and distinctive skill set. I bring not only a love for...
Lenore is an amazing tutor! I feel much more confident and less stressed about the SAT. She’s taught me to recognize what they're testing me on before I start answering a question and has given me a plan for going about each quest... - Laurel, 18 lessons with Lenore
Georgetown University Honors Graduate, Experienced ACT English Tutor
I achieved a perfect 800/800 on the SAT Reading and Writing section and earned 5s on both AP English Language and AP English Literature, giving me a strong background in vocabulary, grammar, and critical reasoning. In my tutoring sessions, I help...
I achieved a perfect 800/800 on the SAT Reading and Writing section and earned 5s on both AP English Language and AP English Literature, giving me a strong background in vocabulary, grammar, and critical reasoning. In my tutoring sessions, I help...
Youmna tutored my son for just one month before his SAT and his Reading & Writing jumped 80 points — from 660 to 740, moving him to the 97th percentile. Every content domain improved. She is always on time, detail-oriented, and co... - Ramnish, 44 lessons with Youmna
Experienced ACT English tutor
I scored a 34 on the English section of the ACT, and have tutored students in this area, helping them increase their scores to where they want to be
I scored a 34 on the English section of the ACT, and have tutored students in this area, helping them increase their scores to where they want to be
I had my first SAT tutoring session with Manav today, and the difference was night and day. Right away, he didn't just review math and reading concepts—he broke down the psychology of the test, teaching me tactical shortcuts an... - Alex, 5 lessons with Manav
PhD in Chemistry with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience
As a published researcher and Ph.D. chemist, I write and edit at a professional level every day, and that command of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure translates directly to ACT English tutoring. I have tutored ACT English...
As a published researcher and Ph.D. chemist, I write and edit at a professional level every day, and that command of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure translates directly to ACT English tutoring. I have tutored ACT English...
My daughter had a great first tutoring session with Mara, who is very patient and explained complicated concepts to her in a way that was concisely broken down into understandable steps. My daughter felt very comfortable asking qu... - Kathleen
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...
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...
Duke Top 5% Grad w/ 5+ Year Experience Tutoring ACT
I scored a 36 on the ACT and have 5+ years of experience helping students prepare for the ACT. I have seen that ACT English is effectively taught as a pattern-recognition section: once students understand the key grammar and writing...
I scored a 36 on the ACT and have 5+ years of experience helping students prepare for the ACT. I have seen that ACT English is effectively taught as a pattern-recognition section: once students understand the key grammar and writing...
I've worked with many tutors across other platforms and Eric was by far the best. We worked on my common application as well as my supplemental essays for Harvard, Princeton, and Duke. Eric has fantastic insights which come from h... - John, 5 lessons with Eric
ACT English Specialist with 8+ Years Teaching Writing & Grammar
With over eight years of experience teaching grammar, writing, and rhetoric at the high school and college levels, I help students master the ACT English section with confidence. I focus on the most heavily tested concepts -- punctuation,...
With over eight years of experience teaching grammar, writing, and rhetoric at the high school and college levels, I help students master the ACT English section with confidence. I focus on the most heavily tested concepts -- punctuation,...
We are so grateful we found Aric to help our son with his college essays! He worked efficiently and was great at helping our son identify the right themes to highlight his strengths while staying true to his own voice. With such l... - Ali, 3 lessons with Aric
Expert ACT English Tutor with 12+ Years of Teaching Experience
A writing coach and professional editor, I have helped dozens of clients acquire the writing skills and grammatical knowledge required for a top score on the ACT English. I earned a perfect score on the SAT Verbal, and I routinely score 36...
A writing coach and professional editor, I have helped dozens of clients acquire the writing skills and grammatical knowledge required for a top score on the ACT English. I earned a perfect score on the SAT Verbal, and I routinely score 36...
Kelsey has been an incredible help to my daughter in preparing for her SAT verbal over the past month. She quickly identified the areas that needed focus and provided countless tips and strategies that are spot-on. She also makes ... - Ying, 8 lessons with Kelsey
Awesome ACT Tutor with 10+ Years of Experience
I have been tutoring ACT prep for over ten years. I have a experience tutoring students of all different skill levels and goals. I customize strategies and methods for this test that are best suited for each of my students. I am very familiar...
I have been tutoring ACT prep for over ten years. I have a experience tutoring students of all different skill levels and goals. I customize strategies and methods for this test that are best suited for each of my students. I am very familiar...
She taught me many different tips and tricks to use on the ACT english test, to score higher and take the test more efficiently. We went through a practice test and analyzed my mistakes, trying to understand why and where I'm maki... - Anirudh, 3 lessons with Abigail
ACT English Tutor | Physician with a Precise, Analytical Approach
Dr. David helps students raise their confidence and performance on ACT English by teaching grammar rules, sentence structure, and rhetorical strategy in a clear, efficient way. As a physician, he brings a detail-oriented, analytical...
Dr. David helps students raise their confidence and performance on ACT English by teaching grammar rules, sentence structure, and rhetorical strategy in a clear, efficient way. As a physician, he brings a detail-oriented, analytical...
This review is way overdue, but I had to share how amazing Dr. Dave is! I worked with him for help on a really difficult statistics assignment in my political science class, and he was an absolute game-changer. I had tried working... - Iva, 2 lessons with David F.
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My students increase their Reading and Writing scores on average by 3-5 points on the ACT. My strategies are fast and effective. I train you how to become an expert test taker, reducing the amount of time it takes for you to find the correct...
My students increase their Reading and Writing scores on average by 3-5 points on the ACT. My strategies are fast and effective. I train you how to become an expert test taker, reducing the amount of time it takes for you to find the correct...
John started helping my daughter with her SAT reading less than two months before her test date, and her score improved by 100 points! His strategic approach to tackling different question types truly set him apart. John taught my... - Dawn, 27 lessons with John
Perfect 36 ACT English Scorer; Experienced Test Prep Specialist
I scored a perfect 36 on the ACT English exam as a high schooler, and since I began over a decade ago, I've logged thousands of hours helping students develop and master the necessary grammatical skills required for this test. I'm...
I scored a perfect 36 on the ACT English exam as a high schooler, and since I began over a decade ago, I've logged thousands of hours helping students develop and master the necessary grammatical skills required for this test. I'm...
Michael is truly one of the best tutors I have ever worked with. Before meeting him, I had worked with another tutor for approximately two months. However, when I took the ACT again, my score actually decreased. This seriously dam... - Daniel, 4 lessons with Michael
Guaranteed to Boost Test Performance!
I have years of experience getting students ready to take their first test or improve their scores. I have an adaptive approach depending on my student's needs and focus on overall comprehension. I am happy to assist students with scores on their...
I have years of experience getting students ready to take their first test or improve their scores. I have an adaptive approach depending on my student's needs and focus on overall comprehension. I am happy to assist students with scores on their...
Andrew was very helpful during my son’s SAT diagnostic session. He was professional, patient, and clear in the way he walked through the material and helped identify where my son stands and what areas need more attention. I app... - Laura
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