The Best ACT Reading Tutors in Yonkers, NY

I offer tutoring for standardized tests and academic coursework. I am a former Princeton Review teacher (both group lessons and tutoring) and have been tutoring professionally since 2003 (full-time since 2012). I received my BA from the University of Pennsylvania and MA from Georgetown University. I received a perfect...See Marc's full profile

Before becoming a tutor, I taught English/Special Education for over 30 years in public high schools in NYC and Westchester, including prepping students for the English Regents. My Special Education students had a first-time passing rate of 70%, which was considered outstanding. My templates for writing Regents essays...See Valerie's full profile

Hi, I'm Andy! I graduated in 2025 studying a Bachelor's of Math and Computer Science at University of Oxford. I graduated from Bergen County Academies high school in 2021. My expertise lies in teaching math, SAT prep, ACT prep, and LSAT prep. I have also excelled in AP courses, including AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP...See Andy's full profile

Essay writing and scriptwriting is like surgery. I have checked hundreds of essays, short stories, poems, short scripts, treatments, and college application personal statements and assignments. My coaching involves impromptu feedback with critique and positive reinforcement. When reviewing college admission essays, I...See Caroline's full profile

I am a teacher and professor with 12 years of experience in NJ schools and 6 years at NYU and Montclair State University. As a high school teacher, I taught various sections of high school Mathematics and Science. I have passed the Praxis Mathematics Teacher certification exams with a Certificate of Excellence (top 15%)...See Irina's full profile

The ACT Reading section consists of four passages, three of which can be effectively skimmed for content. I teach your student how to ask "SO WHAT?" while reading which will allow them to quickly and reliably determine the author's message. I also show them how to abuse the author's punctuation...See Daniel's full profile

Hi, I'm Michelle! I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Yale University, and have amassed 8 years of SAT and ACT tutoring experience at some of the top companies in the world, where clients were charged $250-$500/hour for my services. In high school I was a National Merit Finalist and went on to score in the top 1% in the...See Michelle's full profile

I have been a full-time tutor for 10+ years and I love what I do. For me, working one-on-one with my students is the most rewarding way to teach. My unique strength as a tutor is my ability to teach across multiple subjects. Many of my clients use me as their "one-stop shop" for academic support, hiring me on a regular...See Lorien's full profile

I am an experienced teacher and tutor who has worked with students at all levels for ten years. My students have consistently shown increased test scores and understanding, in part because I make the learning fun. Plus, I am skilled at identifying and addressing other issues that interfere with understanding (such as...See Beth's full profile

Thanks for stopping by! My name is Claire N. and I am a private tutor with 9 years of experience tutoring High school and college aged students. I started teaching when I was an undergraduate at SUNY Binghamton where I was pursuing a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology. I worked as a teaching assistant in biology labs...See Claire's full profile

Scored a 36 in ACT reading and 5's on AP Literature and AP Language examsSee Secunda's full profile

My name is Sera and I am currently studying at New York University. I am majoring in biochemistry and am on the pre-health track. I am also in the top 10% of my incoming class at NYU College of Arts and Sciences. I have been tutoring in math and english since I was a sophomore in high school. For the past year I have...See Sera's full profile

I am an experienced and dedicated educator who has over 16 years of experience in teaching, already working with more than 2,500 students in improving their test scores and grades. Education is my passion and my full-time profession, not just a hobby or supplemental job. My past experience includes serving as a Dean...See Stephen's full profile

I am an excellent fit to teach ACT Reading, having scored a perfect 36 overall and a 35 specifically in the Math section. With three years of experience tutoring the ACT, I focus on proven test-taking strategies, including time management, process of elimination, and breaking down each question to understand...See Daniel's full profile

My name is Patrick Bass and I want to help you! I have experience in multiple states, multiple styles, and with multiple private instructors and I can give you the best of all worlds! I can get you wherever you want to be. Do you want to be 1st chair in your band? I can help get you there! Do you want to blast our...See Patrick's full profile

As an expert ACT tutor with a Ph.D. from Harvard, I have helped students from all backgrounds significantly improve their scores. Most students see average improvements to their ACT Reading section of 2-3 points within 8 weeks. As a tutor, my style is highly test focused, as students often struggle due to how the...See Ethan's full profile

I am an actress, poet, and tutor! Yes, tutor! I've been tutoring since I was at Wesleyan University getting my Bachelor of Arts degree. I live in North Bergen, NJ and recently completed my Master's degree at The George Washington University. In college I minored in Math and Theatre and majored in African-American...See Nafeesa's full profile

...in Japan. Advanced to the highest level Fifth-Year Japanese language class -5 on AP Spanish Literature -5 on AP English Literature -34 on ACT English, ACT Reading and ACT Science - 32 on ACT Math -Extensive experience workshopping essays for English class, college admissions and more -Published as an essayist in...See Dylan's full profile

Hi, I’m Andrea, a native English speaker originally from New York City. I joined Wyzant in 2019, but my journey as a tutor began in 1999, when I joined the Peace Corps. I have developed a deep understanding of students' needs in editing, proofreading, brainstorming, advising, and co-writing admissions essays, personal...See Andrea's full profile

Both speed and comprehension play significant roles in the reading portion of the ACT. By teaching a few tricks for improving comprehension as well as methods for eliminating incorrect answers, I have vastly improved scores for test takers. The ACT is never easy, but my patient, light-hearted style has resulted in...See E.L.'s full profile

I have been teaching ACT Reading & ACT English professionally for CUNY's grant program. I also help students with reading comprehension and test-taking in a private capacity. See Wendy's full profile

Are you struggling with English class or finishing that essay? Are you stuggling to understand the basics of coding and programming such as, HTML, CSS and Javascript? Do you have a test coming up that you don't feel prepared for? Well I'm here to help you! I graduated with a degree in English and a minor in Creative...See Luke's full profile

I work with students attending demanding schools and applying to very selective colleges. I can not only teach strategies to help you move quickly through the test, but I can teach the concepts this part of the test is based on. I help you dramatically increase your score. The questions include identifying the main...See Olya's full profile

I am a Yale Graduate with over a decade of experience tutoring math and science. I have worked with many students in both high school and college courses to boost confidence and achieve their goals. I enjoy helping students understand math and science. I work with them to understand the patterns and connections between...See Lauren's full profile

...standardized test questions, then practicing under time conditions so they can become comfortable with the full standardized test. For the ACT, I focus on both ACT Reading and ACT Writing to teach students reading comprehension and rules of grammar....See Emma's full profile