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Sophia

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sophia

Bachelor in Arts, English
Sophia's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

Most students lose points on ACT Reading not because they can't comprehend the passages but because they run out of time or second-guess answer choices. Sophia, who earned a 36 composite and studies English at Yale, teaches a passage-attack strategy — how to identify the question type, locate eviden...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36
Phil

Certified Tutor

Phil

Bachelor's
Phil's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am a chemistry/math tutor with hundreds of hours teaching both subjects. What separates me from other tutors is my fantastic attention to the learning styles of different students, and my ability to attune my teaching style to each individual student. I am a big believer in letting students utiliz...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Megan

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am a current sophomore at Yale University, studying Environmental Engineering and Global Affairs. I spent four years tutoring K-12 students in reading and math, and I believe in the importance of appreciating the process of learning and mastering concepts.

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Samantha

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Middle School Math
Calculus

Most ACT Reading mistakes aren't about comprehension — they're about time. Samantha, rated on her 35 composite, teaches a passage-attack strategy that prioritizes locating evidence quickly over reading every word. She drills students on distinguishing between answers that are tempting and answers th...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Taylor

Bachelor's
Taylor's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a learner for life and I love sharing my knowledge with others. I have tutored middle-school students for one year and university students for two years. My focus is mainly on mathematics, chemistry, and related fields. I have degrees in both mathematics and biomedical engineering so I cover a ...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1430
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Ajay

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Ajay's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra
Organic Chemistry

Most ACT Reading mistakes happen not because students can't comprehend the passage, but because they run out of time or misread what the question demands. Ajay, who scored a 34 composite, teaches a deliberate passage-mapping strategy that cuts re-reading time and makes it easier to locate evidence f...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Vikhyathi

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Vikhyathi's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
AP Chemistry

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, and am pursuing a dual degree in Movement Science and Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience. I hope to go to medical school and become a physician in the future. I have had previous experience working with young kids at dayca...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kerry

Bachelors, Business
Kerry's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I am currently a student at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. I am working on my third year in the Bachelors of Business Administration program. Throughout my time in both college and high school I have experienced the frustration and pains of students, whether it be myself or my f...

Education

University of Michigan

Bachelors, Business

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Alexandra

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Alexandra's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

The ACT Reading section isn't really about reading — it's about quickly identifying what each question is actually asking and knowing where to find the answer in the passage. Alexandra scored a 33 ACT composite and teaches a strategic approach to the four passage types (prose fiction, social science...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Eva

Bachelor in Arts, English
Eva's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

The ACT Reading section is really a speed-and-strategy test disguised as a reading test, and Eva tackles it that way. She teaches students how to identify question types — detail retrieval, inference, author's purpose — and match each one to a specific technique for finding the answer quickly. Her 3...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Alec

Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
Alec's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Chemical Engineering

Most ACT Reading struggles come down to time, not comprehension — four passages in 35 minutes leaves almost no room for re-reading. Alec teaches a passage-mapping technique that cuts through dense prose quickly, letting students lock in answers with confidence. His own 34 composite came partly from ...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1510
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Shreeman

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Shreeman's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sarnath

Current Undergrad, Business
Sarnath's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently a freshman studying business at the University of Michigan. I love Ann Arbor, but my first home is Chicago! I enjoy a lot of subjects but my favorites are economics and math, and more recently I have enjoyed programming. I hope I can help you to the best of my ability!

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Current Undergrad, Business

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Kirby

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Kirby's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Chemistry
Biochemistry

I'm your girl! I majored in Biochemistry at the University of Michigan and am looking to help any students in need of assistance.

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Nicholas

Bachelor of Chemistry, Biochemistry
Nicholas's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a senior at the University of Michigan, in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts pursuing a B.S. in Biochemistry. As a student, I have a well-rounded academic history with interest in a range of different subject areas including: history, English, writing, math, science, and computer...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Chemistry, Biochemistry

Test Scores
ACT
33

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