Top ACT English Tutors serving Troy
David: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with a little coaching any student can be a successful...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Chloe: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...success is not a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of writing a paper, passing a test or understanding new concepts. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology or writing. In...
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Univeristy of Montana - Bachelors, Ecology and Organismal Biology
ACT Reading: 32
Courtney: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...love it! My plan is to eventually go on to get my Ph.D. in Sociology. Helping others learn brings me great joy, and Ive had the privilege of teaching people from a variety of ages and backgrounds. I was a supplemental instructor for the Statistical Analysis course at Augsburg College and also served as a tutor through the Academic Skills Office there. I have tutored high schoolers at the MN Internship Center and worked with...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 33
Karishma: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...Hope in Evanston, IL. I tutored middle and high school students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a previously struggling student excel and to...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Don: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...find it my greatest goal to make sure that all students, from those seeking the highest standards to those struggling with basic skills, can understand themselves, can define their abilities, and can work forward to becoming all that they are meant to be. My years of teaching experience have helped prepare me with two important abilities: seeing language arts as a means to develop students' awareness and ability to communicate more effectively, and a greater...
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Dordt College - Bachelors, English
Concordia University-Saint Paul - Masters, Education
Sarah: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...writing courses. Additionally, I took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed. I have spent two years tutoring in the past and have gained experience learning how to work best with struggling students. I enjoy teaching and helping others learn, be it for a specific subject, test preparation (ACT, SAT or AP), or writing skills. I am an organized, responsible, and flexible when it...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Undecided
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35
Marissa: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...to help students improve their academic work, but also empower them to independently produce better results in the future. I have experience tutoring students in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having studied both Spanish and Japanese, I understand the difficulties of learning a new language and am excited to help students...
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George Washington University - Bachelors, Public Health
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
Andrew: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects, so that I have a wide variety of approaches to help all types of students master the material. I also believe that, in my German tutoring especially, I'm very systematic, so that my students have a strong grammar foundation...
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Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Alex: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...math and physics, where understanding the theory is often the key to being able to see a problem and find the right path to a solution. I also try to apply this method to test preparation, so that students aren't just following a test-taking strategy because they were told to, they are using that strategy because they were encouraged to discover it for themselves and they understand why it works. Ultimately, I enjoy teaching because...
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University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Stacie: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. In my free time I enjoy watching all kinds of sports, reading, playing board games, going to...
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The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education
Lindsay: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...SAT, and GRE. I have nine years of tutoring experience, tutoring students from elementary age to graduate level, as well as working with students with special needs. I particularly enjoy tutoring mathematics, biology, and helping students prepare for standardized tests. I can also tutor in writing and reading, since I have experience as a professional copy editor. My focus when tutoring is student understanding. I believe academic goals are more readily achievable when concepts are...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Allison: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...in Computer Science and Digital Arts with several years of tutoring/mentoring experience. I have achieved scores in the 99th percentile for both the ACT and SAT prior to college. While in high school (St. Paul Academy graduate), I spent my time volunteering at the homeless shelter, helping out with their daycare and tutoring children. Nowadays, I spend most of my tutor hours helping students with the ACT, editing college essays, or imparting some admission-worthy wisdom....
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Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Taariq: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...subject in high school and I continued my love of math at Duke. I have also been a middle school and high school tutor throughout my time at Duke through the Program in Education. One of my crowning achievements at Duke was winning the DT Stallings Award, which is awarded to a Duke senior who has shown sustained and dedicated service to tutoring local school children. When I am tutoring a student, I prefer a...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 33
Mahak: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...believe test prep is a valuable tool that can greatly improve a student's score. I personally took both the SAT and ACT in high school as well as three SAT subject tests. I took various different prep courses to prepare and along the way learned so many different tips and tricks that stuck with me. My tutors helped me improve my score beyond my expectations, and I hope to do the same for my students....
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Nisarg: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...friends, or at club meetings! In my free time, I love to breakdance, write poetry, debate politics and economics, and participate in practically every nerdy endeavor possible (huge Star Wars fan!!). I love to talk and will talk your ear off if you let me! I love trying new things, exploring the city, and traveling. My teaching philosophy is that teaching is a responsibility and a privilege; I'll put 110% into teaching if you put...
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University of Minnesota - Bachelors, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Sadie: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...etc. - in addition to helping them stay organized with school work. I have taught and tutored many ages in many places - all the way from elementary students in rural China to college students in a university writing center. I can also help with ACT/SAT test prep and college admissions essays, and I am happy to work with students of all academic and English levels. I look forward to working with you!
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University of Michigan - Bachelors, Education (English)
Oakland University - Current Grad Student, Reading and Language Arts
Jeana: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...strategies that build self-esteem and improve performance. I began tutoring for a private company while I was a student at Columbia University in New York. While there, I had the opportunity to teach students of all backgrounds and levels of ability. My unique approach to SAT and ACT test-prep focuses just as much on "learning the test" as it does learning the material, which gives students a sense of confidence and courage on test day....
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Visual Arts
SAT Writing: 750
Joy: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...disintegrated. So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics...
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University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Spenser: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...present I want to be the best tutor that I can be. Given my passionate about education policy, I understand the important role that standardized tests play in allowing students to maximize their own educational potential. My goal as a tutor is to help each student that I work with to perform to the best of their abilities on the standardized test that they are preparing to take. I hope that I can play a...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Public Policy
Brown University - Masters, Urban Education Policy
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Naama: Troy ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Troy, MI
...went to NYU and studied Linguistics, and am continuing my studies for an Applied Linguistics Masters here in California. I have been teaching and tutoring for many years, since I started college. I've done private SAT Prep tutoring both here and in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730
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