I am currently a rising sophomore in the Penn State Honors College studying criminology, where I’ve continued to build strong skills in writing, analysis, and communication through rigorous coursework. I scored a 35 on the ACT English section, and writing has always been one of my strengths. I also help students with essay writing, focusing on structure, clarity, and helping them better express their ideas.
My experience with standardized testing is a major part of why I tutor today. When...
I am currently a rising sophomore in the Penn State Honors College studying criminology, where I’ve continued to build strong skills in writing, analysis, and communication through rigorous coursework. I scored a 35 on the ACT English section, and writing has always been one of my strengths. I also help students with essay writing, focusing on structure, clarity, and helping them better express their ideas.
My experience with standardized testing is a major part of why I tutor today. When I first took an ACT diagnostic, I scored a 21 in English, 23 in math, 17 in reading, and 25 in science, with a 22 composite overall. At the time, the test felt overwhelming, especially reading and timing-based sections. Through consistent practice, targeted strategies, and working with incredible Wyzant tutors who taught me how to recognize question patterns instead of just content, I was able to completely transform my performance. My final ACT score became a 34 composite, with a 35 in English and math, 33 in reading, and 31 in science. That improvement came from learning how the test works and practicing it intentionally, and those are the exact methods I now teach.
In high school, I was a volunteer tutor throughout all four years and later served as president of Buddy Tutoring, where I managed tutors, supported students, and helped expand academic support in my school. That experience taught me how to explain concepts in multiple ways, adapt to different learning styles, and build student confidence.
My tutoring approach is grounded in patience, clarity, and practice-based learning. For standardized tests like the ACT, I focus heavily on repetition, strategy, and recognizing question types, since I’ve seen firsthand how much improvement is possible with the right methods. More broadly, whether I’m helping with test prep or essay writing, my goal is to make strategies accessible and build real confidence in students, because that is exactly what made the difference in my own academic growth.
