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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...

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,...

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 (490)
70/hour
2,451 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...

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
202 hours tutoring

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...

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...

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

Near Portland, OR

PhD Candidate specializing in History, Essay Writing, Test Prep

I am a historian, PhD candidate, and former college instructor. I teach because I love helping students develop important skills, knowledge, confidence, and a genuine love of learning. I help students at all levels with history, English, essay writing, and other humanities and social studies topics. Specific college...

5.0 (33)
75/hour
117 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes

I am a historian, PhD candidate, and former college instructor. I teach because I love helping students develop important skills, knowledge, confidence, and a genuine love of learning. I help students at all levels with history, English, essay writing, and other humanities and social studies topics. Specific college...

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

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...

Carlos Jon Paul N. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carlos Jon Paul N.
50/hour

Portland, OR

Interpersonal--and neural--connections! Empowering skills and tools!

Hello! Here is a bit about my somewhat diverse educational and career journey. I began college at Santa Clara University directly out of high school; I had a superior aptitude for math and was pretty good at drawing and computer programming. I attended SCU just over a year before I was forced to quit due to severe...

50/hour
14 hours tutoring

Hello! Here is a bit about my somewhat diverse educational and career journey. I began college at Santa Clara University directly out of high school; I had a superior aptitude for math and was pretty good at drawing and computer programming. I attended SCU just over a year before I was forced to quit due to severe...

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...

Julie H. Near Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julie H.
85/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)
85/hour
3,709 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...

John P. Near Portland, OR, available for in-person tutoring
John P.
60/hour

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...

4.7 (10)
60/hour
22 hours tutoring

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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Here are even more great ACT English tutors who offer online lessons.

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Robert D.
125/hour

Writing, Reading, and Philosophy Tutor

Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....

5.0 (211)
125/hour
735 hours tutoring

Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Aaron A.
240/hour

SAT/SSAT/APUSH Tutor to China's Top 1%. Ask about a free demo lesson.

Scores: SAT Reading & Writing 800/800 AP US History 5/5, AP English Language and Composition 5/5 GRE Verbal: 168/170 (98th percentile), Analytical Writing 5/6 SSAT: Reading 800/800, Verbal 800/800 For twelve years, I have helped...

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5.0 (1073)
240/hour
3,015 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutes

Scores: SAT Reading & Writing 800/800 AP US History 5/5, AP English Language and Composition 5/5 GRE Verbal: 168/170 (98th percentile), Analytical Writing 5/6 SSAT: Reading 800/800, Verbal 800/800 For twelve years, I have helped...

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 (595)
195/hour
3,233 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 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
Abigail C.
275/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, & 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 BS...

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5.0 (5202)
275/hour
16,822 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, & 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 BS...

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!

5.0 (3030)
485/hour
5,289 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 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
Alex S.
140/hour

Stanford Grad | Math, Stats & Test Prep | 10 Years+ Experience

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 (227)
140/hour
1,136 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutes

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

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
David W.
195/hour

Proven ACT English Expert with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

For example, my most improved student on the December, 2015 ACT increased her ACT English score 5 points (from 25 to 30) after two months of weekly online tutoring with me. To find out more about how I can help you or your student crush...

5.0 (1747)
195/hour
5,016 hours tutoring

For example, my most improved student on the December, 2015 ACT increased her ACT English score 5 points (from 25 to 30) after two months of weekly online tutoring with me. To find out more about how I can help you or your student crush...

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 (2045)
200/hour
12,782 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 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 (537)
350/hour
2,104 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 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...

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Hanees H.
165/hour

ACT English Expert | Mastering Grammar, Rhetoric & Strategy

I have many years of experience helping students master ACT English by breaking down grammar, punctuation, and rhetorical skills into simple, effective strategies. I teach students how to spot common errors, improve sentence structure, and...

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5.0 (459)
165/hour
1,523 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutes

I have many years of experience helping students master ACT English by breaking down grammar, punctuation, and rhetorical skills into simple, effective strategies. I teach students how to spot common errors, improve sentence structure, and...

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Phillip P.
285/hour

PhD with Strong ACT English Credentials

I have tutored students in ACT English preparation for 10 years, and I taught Advanced Placement English classes at a High School for eight years. Plus, as a high school junior, I scored a 34 on the ACT English test. More recently,...

5.0 (960)
285/hour
3,473 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutes

I have tutored students in ACT English preparation for 10 years, and I taught Advanced Placement English classes at a High School for eight years. Plus, as a high school junior, I scored a 34 on the ACT English test. More recently,...

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
James C.
60/hour

Experienced Tutor - Special Needs/Accelerated/All Ages

My main professional interests are teaching and language, and I have degrees in linguistics and special education. I have taught and tutored across the core subject areas of math, science, social studies, and English, as well as computer literacy,...

4.9 (228)
60/hour
1,974 hours tutoring

My main professional interests are teaching and language, and I have degrees in linguistics and special education. I have taught and tutored across the core subject areas of math, science, social studies, and English, as well as computer literacy,...

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 (518)
720/hour
1,777 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutes

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
Madison L.
90/hour

ACT Tutor with 99th Percentile Scores

I would be a great fit if you are looking for a tutor who is familiar with the patterns, strategies, and rules associated with the ACT English section. On my first ACT attempt, I scored a 35/36 overall score and a 35/36 on this...

5.0 (115)
90/hour
541 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutes

I would be a great fit if you are looking for a tutor who is familiar with the patterns, strategies, and rules associated with the ACT English section. On my first ACT attempt, I scored a 35/36 overall score and a 35/36 on this...

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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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