The Best ACT English Tutors in Somerville, MA

I believe all of us can learn lifelong if we believe in learning and practice it! At this moment, I still hold ELA and ESL teaching certifications in California and Massachusetts, but I tutor in all my areas of interest: Academic Research, Journalism; Creative Writing (all genres); American and Formal English Writing...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...See Christopher's full profile

I scored a 36 on the ACT English section and have over 5 years of experience tutoring students in grammar, punctuation, rhetorical skills, and test strategy. As a Columbia University student majoring in Computer Science and Economics, I bring both analytical precision and strong communication skills to my lessons....See Nick's full profile

I'm a seasoned tutor with thousands of hours of experience in the greater Boston and Washington, DC metro areas. I have tutored hundreds of students in one-on-one, small group, and classroom settings and helped dozens of them to achieve perfect or near-perfect scores on the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, and other standardized...See M. Reza's full profile

In high school, people always approached me for tutoring help which both continued through my college years and is still the case now as I work as a research scientist, during my free time. I enjoy tutoring for all ages. I love tutoring because it brings me such great joy to see how my efforts can shape and improve...See Luce's full profile

I am a Finance PhD student at Boston College, with a Master's degree in Economics from Boston University, as well as a B.S. in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University. Having completed my Ivy League Bachelor's degree a year early (taking as many as 6-7 classes in a semester in doing so), I had to devise...See Matthew's full profile

Hi, I'm Deika! I am an experienced test prep tutor, having tutored hundreds of students over the course of 5+ years in subjects including ACT/SAT preparation, the LSAT, debate, and math. I am a graduate (Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude) of the University of Pennsylvania, where I double majored in Economics and...See Devika's full profile

Hi! My name is Austin and I graduated from Tufts University in 2021 with a degree in English and Sociology. Originally from Colorado, I plan to stay in Massachusetts for the foreseeable future because I just love it here. Since graduating, I have been a special education teaching assistant for grades 7-12, a barista, a...See Austin's full profile

I scored a 36 on the ACT English Test because I knew what to expect on test day. In addition to a comprehensive review of the relevant grammar rules, I teach students specific strategies for dealing with questions in the two areas tested - Usage/Mechanics and Rhetorical Skills - as well as how to anticipate...See Peter'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

My name is Hazel, and I graduated from Emory University in May 2023 with a Bachelor's degree in English and minor in Philosophy. Starting September 2025, I will be at Tufts University to get an additional Master's degree in Child Study and Human Development. I have always had a passion for three things: working with...See Hazel's full profile

Hi there! My name is Henry and I recently graduated magna cum laude from NYU with a bachelor's degree in biology. I am now a first-year dental student at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. My experience with teaching began in high school, when I started the Brookline Tutor Mentor Program with a...See Henry's full profile

My name is Robert. I have recently relocated to Boston from North Bay. I have a MFA in playwriting and an MA in mathematics because I am passionate about teaching and discovery. I have taught and tutored all ages from preschool through college, in all levels of biology, mathematics, physics, reading, and writing. For...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

I graduated from Princeton University with high honors in Chemical Engineering. My father was having financial difficulties through my last two years of college, so I decided to go to MIT for graduate school in chemical engineering rather than medical school or going to work immediately. I wanted to go into...See JACQUES's full profile

Summer is the time to work on your college essay! For the past 8 years, I have taught high school English and helped students get into Ivy League schools and Honors programs around the country, and I genuinely love helping with this assignment. My approach is simple, straight-forward, and focused on you as the...See Lindsay'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

Hi! It's great to meet you. My name is Veronica. I graduated from Stanford in 2017 with a degree in Management Science and Engineering. I am currently getting my MBA from Harvard and am tutoring on the side while in my program. I love working with all students and helping them enhance their confidence when it comes...See Veronica's full profile

Hey there! I'm Kyle, a Caltech biology grad with work experience in aerospace engineering, particle physics, synthetic biology, track & field coaching—even lighting design for live concerts! I got my start by teaching guitar in middle school, but I've spent the past 6 years working as a tutor, college counselor, and...See Kyle'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

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

The SAT is a test of acquired, not innate, skill, and requires practice just like learning a language or building muscle. During our sessions we will improve your test performance by doing practice exams, developing strategies, and creating study plans. I attended a prep school in New England before heading to Los...See John's full profile

My degrees are in math and science, and I've been a writer for 40 years. I specialize in test prep, particularly for SAT and ACT. I cover all the bases: math, English, writing, reading, science, and strategy. My teaching style is to be patient and supportive but persistent, always keeping the goal in mind. I...See Jon's full profile

With two decades of experience helping students of all levels and backgrounds achieve at the highest levels, Curtis' students consistently achieve at the top of the class. Subject matter students, some beginning sessions in the D range, become consistent "A / A-" students. All test prep students score in the 94th...See Curtis'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