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Ashley

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Ashley

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Ashley's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I am excited to help anyone who might need it!

Education

Oral Roberts University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
35
John

Certified Tutor

John

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
John's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics

The ACT Reading section isn't really about reading — it's about strategic information retrieval under a brutal time constraint. John teaches students to identify question types, locate evidence quickly, and avoid the traps embedded in answer choices. Rated 35 on the ACT himself, he approaches each p...

Education

Rockhurst University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Kathleen

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Kathleen's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Multivariable Calculus
Trigonometry

I am an undergraduate at Washington University, and I grew up in Columbus, Ohio. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects. I love Pre-algebra, Calculus, Linear Algebra and everything in between! I have tutored for about four years and have worked with students of all ages. Most students come...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Samuel

Masters in Education, Science Teacher Education
Samuel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Biostatistics

Speed is the defining challenge of ACT Reading: four passages, forty questions, thirty-five minutes. Samuel teaches a deliberate passage-attack strategy — how to skim for structure, locate evidence lines, and eliminate wrong answers without second-guessing — that turns the time crunch from an obstac...

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

Masters in Education, Science Teacher Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Jacob

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Geometry
Calculus

Speed is the real challenge on ACT Reading — four passages in 35 minutes leaves almost no room for re-reading. Jacob, who earned a 34 composite, teaches a passage-mapping technique that identifies the author's main claim and key evidence on the first pass, so students can answer inference and detail...

Education

Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Joy

AB
Joy's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
College Math
AP Environmental Science
SAT

Reading comprehension on the ACT is really about knowing what the question is actually asking — whether it wants a direct detail, an inference, or the author's tone. Joy spent years teaching English as a second language in Ecuador, which sharpened her ability to unpack how texts are structured and s...

Education

Boston University

AB

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sean

Bachelor in Arts, Computational Biology
Sean's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Molecular Biology
Physics

Most students read ACT passages start to finish and then scramble to answer questions — Sean teaches a different approach, training students to identify what each question actually asks before deciding how much of the passage to re-read. This kind of strategic reading is especially critical on the d...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, Computational Biology

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Katherine

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Katherine's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Physics
Biology

The ACT Reading section rewards students who can quickly identify an author's purpose, trace arguments across paragraphs, and distinguish between stated and implied information — all under tight time pressure. Katherine scored a 33 ACT composite and teaches a passage-mapping strategy that cuts down ...

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Doctor of Dental Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Evan

Bachelor's
Evan's other Tutor Subjects
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently working towards an Aerospace Engineering degree at the University of Colorado, Boulder. In high school, I worked with 5th grade students tutoring math. Beyond that, I was always avaliable to help my classmates learn topics that I may have understood better at the time. Overall, math a...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Megan

Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction State Certified Teacher
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Calculus
Algebra

The ACT Reading section isn't really about reading — it's about finding answers fast across four dense passages in 35 minutes. Megan, who scored a 33 ACT composite, teaches a strategic approach to passage types (prose fiction, social science, humanities, natural science) that prioritizes evidence lo...

Education

University of Missouri

Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction State Certified Teacher

University of Missouri

Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Kristen

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education and English minor
Kristen's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Calculus
Algebra

Two years of teaching seventh-grade reading gave Kristen daily practice in showing students how to pull meaning from complex texts quickly — the exact skill the ACT Reading section tests across its four passage types. She teaches a passage-mapping approach that keeps students from rereading entire p...

Education

Rockhurst University

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education and English minor

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Parag

Current Undergrad, Political Science and International Studies
Parag'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 spend too long re-reading. Parag, who earned a 32 ACT composite, teaches an active-reading strategy — annotating for main claims and tone shifts — that keeps students moving through all four pass...

Education

Northwestern University

Current Undergrad, Political Science and International Studies

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Vijaya

Current Undergrad, 6 year medical program
Vijaya's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Elementary Math
Calculus
Algebra

The ACT Reading section isn't about being a fast reader — it's about knowing which details to hunt for and which to skip. Vijaya teaches a strategic approach to each passage type, from prose fiction to natural science, that turns 35 minutes into more than enough time. Her 34 ACT composite and 5.0 ra...

Education

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Current Undergrad, 6 year medical program

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mubariz

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

I am a high school graduate from The Pembroke Hill School in Kansas City, Missouri and currently studying at Washington University in St. Louis in the class of 2024. Through my high school's Spanish program, I tutored students just two years below my level of Spanish. And through our debate program,...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Taylor

Current Undergrad Student, Genetics
Taylor's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
College Math

The ACT Reading section gives students just 35 minutes to process four dense passages, which means the real skill isn't reading carefully — it's reading strategically. Taylor, who earned a 33 ACT composite, teaches a passage-mapping approach that trains students to identify main arguments and locate...

Education

Iowa State University

Current Undergrad Student, Genetics

Test Scores
ACT
33

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Many students see improved grades within a few weeks, along with better understanding of ACT Reading concepts and more confidence tackling challenging material.

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