Top ACT Tutors serving Long Island

Stephanie: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I graduated from Oberlin College in 2008 with a double degree in math and politics, and then I moved to China. I spent more than four years in China working as a teacher for Chinese and international students. I've taught all different ages and types of students, in subjects ranging from ESL to math to SAT. I love teaching.
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Math, Politics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 750

Bjorn: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...and practice a language if they are captivated by its culture. I am particularly fascinated by society, history, cuisine, music, and cinema. I try to integrate these subjects into my teaching as much as possible, as they serve as excellent examples of a language at work. I also believe in a practical, real-world approach to language-learning. Over the 8 years that I studied French, the 3 years that I lived and worked in France, and...
Education & Certification
Institut d'études politiques de Paris - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
ACT English: 34

Matthew: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...I served on the board of the Journal of International Human Rights. Prior to law school, I taught courses and provided one-on-one tutoring on the SAT, ACT and GRE. More recently, I have focused on helping students master the LSAT. I particularly enjoy providing individualized instruction. We each have strengths and weaknesses when it comes to learning and test-taking, and I've found that remarkable advancements happen when an approach is tailored to the student's unique...
Education & Certification
Michigan Technological University - Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences
Northwestern University School of Law - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 172

Damian: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
If you choose me to be your tutor then you will definitely ace your test. I'm a great math tutor because I understand the material thoroughly, am patient, and know how to explain things. I attended Stuyvesant High School and the University of Chicago; I am currently studying Data Science with Johns Hopkins.... If you don't get it then I'm explaining it wrong.... Before the first session, I'd have them do a bunch of practice problems...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, None
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 790

Elizabeth: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...school science teacher with Teach for America. I'm in New York studying theater and voice but miss my science classes and students like crazy! I'm particularly strong in biology but also totally comfortable with chemistry, English and writing, social studies/history, and test prep. As a teacher my style is to help students discover the answers on their own, and become more confident in their ability to use critical thinking. When I'm not tutoring you can...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 760

Jimi: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...chose me as your tutor! I have a long history of academic success in high school and college and I want to help you achieve the same. Check out my excellent scores on the SAT and SAT subject tests, including a perfect score on Math II. I'm friendly, flexible, and always put students' and families' needs first. I also know a lot about teaching, due to my background in ESL teaching, educational nature tours, and...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 790

Nikhil: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I hope to share my knowledge with others and help anyone with questions and concepts... Go through their problems, and try to be patient with them to help them understand.... Teach them basic concepts and then let them try examples on their own.... Patience is vital.... Ensure they understand the concept, and motivate them.... Try a different approach until they get it. Maybe give an example first.... Go through it with them slowly.... Try to find...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineer

Dennis: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...computer science. I have done research about cosmic ray acceleration at supernova shock fronts in the Princeton University Department of Astrophysics, simulating how the turbulent plasmas push protons and ions. I have also worked at the Norfolk State University Department of Engineering, designing, simulating, optimizing, and building light filters for wavelength-division optical-electronic multiplexers. Another field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses. Outside of school...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Nana: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...to use the plethora of resources that are on the Internet to increase their knowledge. All these tactics enabled all 15 students I worked with to successfully demo their final projects. Currently, I am utilizing online resources to communicate with and assist students in math subjects such as Algebra and Calculus in programming languages such as C++ and even Middle School subjects. The students I work with have been able to successfully complete homework assignments...
Education & Certification
CUNY City College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Stephanie: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...the student is going to succeed. After reviewing the student's previous work and/or test scores, together, we set up a curriculum that works to strengthen his or her weaknesses whether that be reading comprehension, grammar skills, algebra, test taking tips, time management, etc. During our sessions together, we will review the problems that I have provided for homework, and I will instruct the student on better and faster ways to solve the correct problems and...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience & Behavior
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Kimberly: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Common Core standards in geometry. As a teacher, I was committed to getting to know my students’ unique interests and academic needs in order to best assess how they interacted with material. Rather than explain a problem the same way to every student, for instance, I looked for multiple approaches and helped my students understand which made the most sense for them. I also considered their personal background and interests to ensure that they would...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
GMAT: 720

Yan: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I have 2+ years of experience teaching FIRST LEGO League Robotics and 2+ years of experience tutoring ACT/SAT math and middle school math (pre-algebra, algebra, probability, geometry). I hope to help more students to reach their academic goals.
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

James: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
Hi! I'm a rising sophomore at Columbia University studying computer science. I tutor most math subjects covered in high school, and also do SAT prep.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Muktasid: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...St. John's University working on my Doctorate in Pharmacy. I specialize in test prep such as SAT, ACT, SHSAT, etc. but am more than capable of teaching a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since middle school and have found that "practice makes perfect" is the most effective philosophy when it comes to learning. I love being able to help people, and the satisfaction of helping students excel in their studies provides me...
Education & Certification
St. John's University - PHD, Pharmacy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Jamie: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Division courses at Ohio State University and Capital University. While at OSU, I was selected as a teaching assistant for graduate level theory courses as well. I have participated in the School for Criticism and Theory at Dartmouth, and, generally, I have very strong teaching recommendations. A number of my students from this semester asked if I were available to teach English 152 following its precursor, English 111. Currently, I am teaching a section of...
Education & Certification
Fairfield University - Bachelor in Arts, English/History
Ohio State - Master of Arts, English

John: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...data sets, and write grant proposals. I have always enjoyed learning new things and gaining a deeper understanding of topics that I am already familiar with. Tutoring has enabled me to provide a valuable service to others, while simultaneously helping me to become a better scientist and researcher in the process. I derive great satisfaction from helping students achieve their goals and my commitment to their success is something I take great pride in.
Education & Certification
SUNY at Geneseo - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 35

Zoe: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...available to help with English and language arts assignments, grammar, essay writing, literary analysis, and ACT and SAT writing and reading. In 2011, I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Macalester College in English language and Literature. Before tutoring with Varsity Tutors, I tutored for another private company. I am an excellent tutor because I remember distinctly what it was like to be a student and can both empathize with their frustrations and help...
Education & Certification
Macalester College - Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Writing: 760

Pooja: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I recently graduated Case Western Reserve University, a year early, with a bachelors degree in Biochemistry. My science background has taught me the value of good teaching, and has consequently impacted how I, myself tutor students. I tutor students in the SAT/ACT math and writing sections, biological sciences, and middle school level math/algebra. My goal in tutoring each student is to not only get the student to understand the material, but to also enjoy their...
Education & Certification
Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 790

Ted: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...as post MBA education. Over the past twenty years, I have held senior financial management positions in major NYC based companies and currently serve as Comptroller for a large organization. While comfortable teaching English and Math test prep and Regents prep for a wide range of exams, over the past year, I have worked quite a lot with ISEE, SHSAT, SSAT and Algebra students. From the first diagnostic that I give to my students, I...
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Ariel: Long Island ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
Academically ambitious, studious, and passionate. I expect the same from the students I teach.
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor of Science, Financial Mathematics
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If your child is getting ready to take the ACT, they may be concerned at the thought of taking a test that can affect their college admission, and they are looking for extra help and guidance. Or perhaps they are worried about a subject they will be tested on, such as math. You might have considered getting a test prep book, but feel it is not personalized enough, and doesn't provide your child the assistance they want and need. A tutor who has taken and excelled on the ACT can be of more help to your child than you ever realized. Varsity Tutors could help you find a professional ACT tutor in Long Island, NY, to work with your child towards adequate preparation on the day of the exam.
The ACT consists of math, an English section, and an optional essay. The total of the test score can be anywhere from 1-36, and the test takes about three and a half hours. Varsity Tutors could help your child find an experienced ACT tutor in Long Island, NY, who could help them attain success by creating a study plan that is focused on them. By having their educational goals set, your child can focus only on what they need. If they need assistance only in one subject, such as English, the tutor can focus just on that. If they would benefit from going over everything covered, the tutor can make sure all subjects are given an equal amount of time. Tutors can also offer advice on what to expect come test day, so your child feels ready and confident.
An experienced ACT tutor in Long Island can present your child with multiple teaching approaches until they find the one that works best for them. If a couple of sessions a week works best for your child, the tutor can set those up. Likewise, if you would rather have them study for five days a week, that is not a problem either. Study sessions can take place at home, a public place such as school or the library, or even online. Your child can now enjoy live online interactive sessions with the same face-to-face attention they would get if they met their tutor in person.
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