The ACT Math section covers a wide spread from pre-algebra through trigonometry, but the real challenge is pacing — 60 questions in 60 minutes leaves no room for getting stuck. Dana, who earned a 36 composite, teaches students to triage problems by difficulty and use strategic shortcuts on coordinate geometry and systems of equations. Her approach turns the time constraint from a source of panic into a manageable rhythm.

I'm not tutoring, I love walking through New York for design inspiration and taking carpentry, metalworking, and illustration classes.

I am currently interviewing for medical school for matriculation in August 2017.

I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.

I'm a graduate of Columbia College Chicago; after exploring many fields of interest (writing, linguistics, computer science, and more), I completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design graduating Cum Laude.

Most ACT Math questions below #40 test algebra and proportional reasoning that Carmen has drilled across years of tutoring subjects from elementary math through pre-calculus and trigonometry — she knows which foundational gaps cause students to stumble on problems that should be quick points. Her 35 ACT composite backs up that content knowledge, and her literature training gives her an unusual edge on the word-heavy setups where students waste time misreading what's actually being asked.

I am a current undergraduate student at the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College, where I received a full tuition merit scholarship. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, as well as minoring in English. For years, I have tutored high school students in preparation for New York State Regents Exams, as well as elementary school and middle school students, mainly in English, Mathematics, and Biology. I enjoy exposing students to different learning techniques to allow them to discover their unique learning style. I find that this is especially important for younger students, who benefit from visuals, hands-on interaction, and interesting analogies. Thus, I customize my teaching methods to each individual student.

Scoring a 35 ACT composite, Laura knows the Math section inside out — especially the algebra, coordinate geometry, and trigonometry problems that make up the bulk of the test. She teaches students to identify which formula or technique a question is really testing, cutting through the wordiness that slows most test-takers down. Her calculus background means she can also handle the handful of higher-level questions that appear near the end.

Scoring a 35 ACT composite means Sonali knows exactly where the Math section tries to eat up your time — coordinate geometry and trigonometry questions that look complex but collapse into simple steps once you spot the setup. She teaches students to identify question patterns quickly and allocate their 60 minutes strategically across the difficulty curve.

Most ACT Math questions test algebra and geometry concepts students have already seen in class — the real challenge is executing them accurately under a one-minute-per-problem pace. Maya, who scored a 34 ACT composite, zeroes in on the translation step: reading a problem, identifying which concept it's really asking about, and picking the cleanest path to an answer before pencil hits paper. Her 5.0 rating speaks to a patient, adaptive coaching style that works especially well for students who understand the math but struggle with speed and confidence on test day.

Scoring a 35 composite on the ACT required Andrew to perform at a high level across every section, math included. He tackles ACT Math by zeroing in on the algebra, coordinate geometry, and trigonometry concepts that appear most frequently, then teaches the specific shortcuts that save time on test day. His approach pairs content review with timed practice so students build both accuracy and pacing.

Scoring well on ACT Math means moving quickly through 60 questions that span pre-algebra through basic trig — and knowing which problems to solve algebraically versus which to estimate or back-solve. Reid teaches strategic shortcuts alongside the underlying math, so students aren't just faster but also more accurate under pressure. He scored a 32 ACT composite and has extensive experience making math approachable for students who don't consider it their strongest subject.

I am Texas transplant and graduated from Tulane University, where I majored in economics. After graduation I moved to New York to serve as an AmeriCorps with Habitat for Humanity. The skills I learned in teaching volunteers to build a house translate well to tutoring, and I am sure that I can help you improve your scores! With a perfect score on the 2016 MCAT CARS section, I specialize in tutoring reading comprehension and English for both the ACT and MCAT. My goal is to help you learn to read between the lines and develop strategies for test-day success. Other than tutoring, I do woodworking, read, bike, and box. I am looking forward to working with you!

Most ACT Math questions below #40 test algebra and proportional reasoning that students already know — the challenge is recognizing it under time pressure and in unfamiliar wording. Rachel, who scored a 34 ACT composite and tutors everything from elementary math through calculus, teaches students to strip each problem down to the core operation being tested so they stop overthinking straightforward questions. That leaves more clock for the trig and coordinate geometry items near the end where deliberate problem-solving actually pays off.

I'm a graduate of Loyola University Chicago's Honors Interdisciplinary Program, from which I received a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Civilization. After graduating, I relocated to New York City to pursue my creative goals and obtain an MFA in Fiction writing. I have experience tutoring both adults and gifted adolescents; while I am capable of tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Writing, History, and Literature. I believe in the intellectual potential of every student, and have observed that a great many obstacles in a student's educational journey can be overcome through a personal and case-by-case approach on the part of the teacher or tutor. I also believe that early educational success is the foundation for lifetime achievement and general well-being, and I try to relate this in motivational terms to all students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, running through Brooklyn, and seeing almost any movie in theaters.

I am now pursuing a career in Choreography and Dance Writing. In high school, I was named a National Merit Scholar and received a bilingual International Baccalaureate diploma in French. I have extensive tutoring experience in a variety of subjects, and I can't wait to help your son or daughter in their studies!

On the ACT Math section, the difficulty ramp from question 1 to question 60 is steep, and knowing when to skip strategically matters almost as much as knowing the math. Savannah, who earned a 34 composite, drills students on the algebra and coordinate geometry topics that dominate the first 40 questions — locking in those points before tackling the trickier trigonometry and matrix problems near the end.

I'm a chemical engineering PhD student at NYU. I love to help people learn and hope to be a professor one day!

I am also an actor and musician, most recently having performed in Much Ado About Nothing at The Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park.

Most students don't realize that roughly half of ACT Math questions boil down to algebra and pre-algebra — concepts they've already seen but need to execute fast under a 60-minute clock. Hudson, who scored a 34 ACT composite and tutors everything from pre-algebra through calculus, drills students on recognizing those familiar setups instantly so they bank time for the trickier geometry and trig items near the end.

The ACT Math section covers a wide spread from pre-algebra through trigonometry, and the real challenge is switching gears between topics every few questions. Liz emphasizes triage — knowing which of the 60 questions to solve quickly, which to set up algebraically, and which to skip and return to — so students maximize their score within the tight 60-minute limit.

I'm a recent Northwestern grad and NYC transplant, with a passion for reading, fashion, and social media. In addition to tutoring, I've spent multiple years interning in the literary world and working at my university's fashion magazine; I have both a diverse range of experiences and an eye for detail. I don't believe in giving anything less than 110% of my time and effort, especially when understanding the needs of my students.

I'm interested in one day becoming a doctor, but much of my work experience thus far has led me to education: working as a Spanish teaching assistant while at Bowdoin, as Education Coordinator for a middle school healthy dating curriculum in an office of the Puerto Rico Department of Health, and as a community health worker providing health education Spanish-speaking migrant farm workers, among others. I've found that effective, individual-focused education is an important component of overall health, and I hope my continued teaching experience will better inform my practice as a future physician.

Miranda scored a 34 ACT composite and brings a careful, methodical approach to the Math section's 60-question sprint. She teaches students to quickly sort problems by type — coordinate geometry, probability, trigonometry — and apply targeted strategies rather than grinding through every question the same way.

I am passionate about tutoring the ACT, high school math, biology, and English. My greatest ACT tutoring success story was increasing a student's overall score from a 23 to a 28 in a matter of 8 weeks during the summer of 2015. Ideally, I would like to tutor students preparing for the ACT and advise them as they prepare to apply to college.

Scoring a 33 ACT composite, Aidan knows the math section inside out — especially the later questions where algebra, geometry, and trigonometry collide in multi-step problems. He teaches students to identify what concept each question is actually testing, which cuts through the time pressure that causes most mistakes. That strategic reading of the problem is often worth more than extra content review.

I am an experienced writer and teacher with a degree in Political Science from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and a Master's degree in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education in New York, New York. My essays and poetry have appeared in publications such as GlobalPost, Nashville Review, North American Review, and more. I have taught and tutored students for over five years, with four years of experience in the classroom.

Scoring a 33 ACT composite means Jane knows firsthand how the Math section escalates — from straightforward linear equations in the first twenty questions to coordinate geometry, matrices, and trigonometric identities near the end. She builds targeted practice around those later, higher-difficulty problems where most score gains happen, while making sure foundational algebra and geometry skills are airtight.

I am a rising junior at Brown University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with a focus on Sustainability in Development. I graduated from West Islip High School as class valedictorian in 2013. My tutoring career began on a mission trip to El Salvador in which I tutored children from different villages in English and Math. Since then I have been a peer tutor for all four years of my high school career, tutoring all subjects. I went on to do a community outreach tutoring program for children in the community of Providence, Rhode Island near my university. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor are Math, Spanish, Environmental and Earth Science, and Biology. I'm passionate about helping students because I've seen many have that "a-ha moment" while tutoring, and I know how important those moments are to their understanding and learning. I want to help more students find those moments of clarity in whatever subject they are struggling in so that they can have more confidence in their abilities and succeed. My tutoring philosophy is to give students the skills and tools they need to understand and learn without telling them how to do everything. I teach students to practice to perfection, which involves re-doing problems until they get it right the first time, which demonstrates complete understanding. My tutoring style is characterized by patience and I'm very attentive, making sure they are truly understanding when I ask the question, "does that make sense?"

Robert scored a 33 on the ACT and has since spent years teaching the math concepts that appear most frequently on the exam — coordinate geometry, trigonometry ratios, and probability among them. His strategy for the Math section treats timing as a skill to practice, not just a constraint to worry about, so students learn which problems to attack first and which to circle back to. Rated by students who've seen real score jumps.

I am passionate about languages, and know that learning a language is most effective when it is fun and engaging.  I have spent almost a year traveling internationally and have tutored in both English and French along the way. I believe that the most critical aspect of teaching a foreign language is getting a student interested and excited to practice it, and I have developed many successful strategies to do this, through tutoring and through studying languages myself.

Scoring a 34 ACT composite means Devin knows how to move through the Math section's 60 questions efficiently, triaging problems by difficulty and avoiding the traps the test designers build into answer choices. He breaks the section down by concept cluster — coordinate geometry, trigonometry, probability — so students know exactly where their weak spots are and how to close the gaps before test day.

I am a 2016 alumna of Cornell University, graduating summa cum laude in Anthropology with a minor in Global Health. I also participated in the pre-med curriculum, taking courses in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Math. During my senior year, I tutored students from the Department of Athletics and the Office of Academic and Diversity Initiatives in Calculus I. I am passionate about helping others gain the skills, confidence, and understanding to achieve academic success.

Sixty math questions in 60 minutes means ACT Math rewards pattern recognition as much as raw skill — knowing which formula a problem is really testing saves critical seconds. Deanna's math minor gives her deep fluency across the topics tested, from coordinate geometry and matrices to trigonometric identities. She teaches students to categorize each question type on sight so they spend their time solving, not figuring out where to start.

Scoring well on ACT Math means handling everything from pre-algebra ratios to trigonometric identities under serious time pressure. Jackson earned a 32 ACT composite and holds a math degree from NYU, so he knows both the content and the pacing strategies that keep students from getting stuck on mid-level problems. He teaches students to recognize question types instantly and pick the fastest path to each answer.

Every ACT Math section follows a predictable distribution: heavy on algebra and coordinate geometry in the first 40 questions, then a sprint through trig and matrices at the end. Brian, who scored a 32 composite, teaches students to recognize problem types on sight so they spend their 60 minutes where it counts. His engineering background at Columbia means the harder back-end problems — logarithms, conic sections, complex numbers — are second nature to him.

I am currently working in a contemporary gallery as well! I also enjoy making art works and sitting back with a delicious new book.

I have always been a highly ambitious student and strive to learn in everything I do. In high school I became enthralled with my ACT exams, embracing the challenge and being reinvigorated with each improvement I could make; over the course of a year, I self-studied from a 21 to a 34 and even had fun doing it! With that score I was able to attend Columbia University where I received two BAs: one in Archaeology and the other in Classics with a focus on Latin. In each step of my educational journey, I have been interested in accessibility and have been passionate about spreading information as widely as I can. I am now pursuing an MA at Columbia's Teacher's College in Anthropology and Education, specializing in the experiences of Neurodivergent learners.

The ACT Math section covers everything from pre-algebra to trigonometry in 60 minutes, so pacing strategy matters as much as content knowledge. Emily, who earned a 32 ACT composite, teaches students to identify which problems to solve quickly, which to set up carefully, and which to skip and return to. Her emphasis on coordinate geometry and function interpretation targets the mid-range questions where most score jumps happen.

I am a graduate of New York University, where I studied psychology, studio art, and English. I chose to go to NYU because it is a good school and because I wanted to experience life in a different setting and because I love to travel and explore. I'm patient and passionate about helping students learn new things that they can use in the future. My favorite subjects are art and English. In my spare time, I like to draw, take photographs, and read.