The Best ACT English Tutors in Somerville, MA

Hello! I'm Sophia, a Harvard College graduate who studied the Classics and English. I'm from the suburbs of Chicago, but my family now calls Utah home. I love to learn and find joy in sharing this love with others! I bring enthusiasm to each lesson and am patient in seeking to understand each student's needs. In high...See Sophia's full profile

Since 1995, Karen P. has taught and tutored ACT and SAT examination preparation full and part time alongside teaching ELA 9-12 and 12AP and tutoring K-11 Common Core subjects and study skills tutoring. She has taught at California State University Northridge, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Cathedral Preparatory...See Karen's full profile

"Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater." - Albert Einstein Looking for a math oracle? Look no further! I specialize in tutoring math subjects for students in high school and college (Math majors highly welcomed!). I have tutored math since taking calculus when I...See Christopher's full profile

Hello, my name is Ian. I am a current undergraduate student at Harvard University, and I have experience tutoring people from ages 14-18. I specialize in Mathematics and Physics at the AP/IB level, and I have helped many students achieve SAT scores in the 1400+ range with many perfect scores in the math section. I have a...See Ian's full profile

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...See Shell's full profile

I'm a licensed English teacher with over nine years of experience, including teaching/tutoring SAT and ACT Prep, and ALL my students have shown improvement. SAT students have enjoyed an over 150 point average increase, and a current ACT student saw his score jump from a 28 to a 32 after only one week of working with me.See Curtis's full profile

The ACT English section, like the SAT Writing Skills section, focuses on a limited set of grammatical rules. I teach my students these rules, how to quickly run through a mental checklist to identify the most common errors, and how to avoid any traps. The ACT English section focuses more on punctuation than...See Ariana's full profile

I've been coaching ACT English for years, including with some of the top firms in the US and abroad. Students of mine have regularly gotten into top schools, and the skills I teach on the test are applicable far beyond the exam itself. I look forward to working with you!See Steve's full profile

Preparing for the ACT English section can be challenging, but with the right guidance, you can improve your grammar, punctuation, and reading comprehension skills. I provide targeted lessons tailored to the ACT format, helping you understand question types and develop effective test-taking strategies. Together,...See Charlie's full profile

Seeking students who wish to learn graph theory, elementary number theory, advanced algebra ("modern algebra"), algebraic geometry, and more: I bring the experience of intense full-time A+ work two years in a post-masters doctoral program (incomplete) in mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University, where I pursued model...See Peter's full profile

I received a 36 on the ACT, including a 36 on the English and Reading sections, and have tutored hundreds of students (across different experience levels) in the ACT.See Devika's full profile

Many students find the ACT English section challenging. I have found several skill-building techniques that I share with my students, and they are happy to see their scores go up quite significantly. I would be happy to share my philosophy of ACT test prep with you, if you hire me.See Monica's full profile

In my various roles in education, helping students on their ACT prep and debriefing practice exams was a major responsibility.See Austin's full profile

I have taught SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT for many years. I help students assess strengths and weaknesses in the skills being tested. Our first goal is to improve those skills. Next, we move on to taking practice exams and developing strategies that are specific to taking these tests. Those strategies include using the...See Robert's full profile

I'm an experienced math and science tutor specializing in Middle School, High School and early College classes, and SAT and ACT test preparation. I can help you with course work from algebra through calculus, and high school physics and chemistry (standard and AP). I'm friendly, warm, patient and easy to work with --...See Jon's full profile

When I took the ACT I earned a score of 35 (English 34; Math 34; Reading 35; Science 35). I have experience with preparing for successful single tests, as well as helping students retake the exam to improve their results from low 20s to perfect scores. I have a multitude of strategies for content comprehension and...See Emma's full profile

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 currently teach college biological anthropology, which covers cellular biology,...See Bri's full profile

Hi, I'm Talia. I have been teaching High School English for the past five years at a high school in Massachusetts. I graduated with my undergraduate degree Magna Cum Laude in English and a minor in Psychology in 2017. I completed my Master's degree in Education from the University of New Hampshire a year later in 2018 as...See Talia's full profile

I have tutored students individually and taught classes to prepare them for college entrance exams, such as ACT, for over 15 years. I truly enjoy and have been fortunate to have helped each student gain confidence in taking the ACT, improve their English section and composite scores, get into the school of...See Ellen's full profile

I studied extensively for the ACT, and ended up scoring a 36/36 on the English section and a 35 overall! I have several years of experience tutoring in test prep, translating my own success on standardized tests to help students do their best on test day.See Annie's full profile

Hi everyone! My name is Romi, and I am an undergraduate student at Harvard University studying biology, history of science, and economics on a pre-med track. Because of this, I have extensive knowledge of various STEM subjects such as biology, chemistry, and math until BC Calculus. I have tutored children in these...See Romi's full profile

With over two decades of professional experience in language instruction and test preparation, I specialize in breaking down the complex grammar and rhetorical skills tested on the ACT English section. My targeted approach helps students master punctuation rules, sentence structure, and style choices, transforming...See Miriam's full profile

I have been a writer and editor for 40 years. My articles appeared frequently in print and now online. I have studied the English portion of the ACT during my 15 years of tutoring and know all the tricks to getting the correct answers.See Jon's full profile

I completed a degree in Physics from Yale University, and offer a number of years of experience as a teacher and tutor. I am also a freelance writer and consider myself as capable in the humanities (reading and writing skills) as in math and science. For the past four years, I've worked with one of the leading...See Jonathan's full profile

If your student is already scoring in the mid-to-high 20s but struggling to break into the 32–34+ range, that’s exactly where I focus. 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...See Kathryn's full profile