Top ACT Tutors serving Manhattan

Leslie: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...I have been teaching and tutoring college and high school students for several years and would love to work with you on topics such as politics, government, American history, legal studies, critical thinking skills, and writing academic papers and personal statements. I have also tutored students learning English as a second language. We can work out a way to learn that is comfortable for you. Learn new ways of thinking, improve your analytic abilities and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of California-Berkeley - Doctor of Philosophy, Political Science and Government

Aman: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...couldn't reach that goal without my mentor. My mentor taught me more than just English, Writing, ACT/SAT, he taught me humility, determination, and confidence. For these reasons, I am still in contact with him today. As a tutor-- mentor-- I will help my mentee achieve their goals (academic and mental). I will work with them hour by hour to the best of my ability to deliver what is necessary to achieve their goals. Education matters...
Education & Certification
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Peter: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...Yale University and am an active musician, teacher, and writer. My professional experience includes: private tuition, tutoring, schoolteaching, and university lectures. I believe teaching can be both creative and effective, which I achieve by applying personally tailored lessons, varied approaches, and professional methods. My teaching aims to meet the individual needs of each student through carefully structured lessons that establish strong foundations and encourages a dialogue of mutual engagement and continued understanding.... Listen, absorb, and be...

Ana: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
I love Chemistry and it is my passion to share with students that I teach, tutor or mentor my enthusiasm for Chemistry. Chemistry is the Central Science and plays a role in all aspects of our life...it provides infrastructure for the modern life. Your success is my success and I would very much like to help my students learn.
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Vanderbilt University - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

Christopher: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...straightforward. For language study I follow the usual method of most classicists, focus on syntax and clause structure--in particular I find that understanding the clause structure of any language, ancient or modern, analytic or synthetic, is crucial in intuitively understanding the meaning of a sentence. In history I try to help students understand the "historical method" as easily as possible through exposure to historical sources and understanding of their uses--I also frequently approach history from...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics

Owen: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...of what has now been an 8 year journey! I have worked with 50+ students, mostly in the areas of math, science and standardized testing. After college, I spent two years working as a biology teacher at a top charter school in NYC where my classes ranked #1 by test results. I left teaching to pursue a role as a financial analyst, but I have maintained a full roster of 1-1 private students since. I...
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 730

Vincent: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
I graduated this past spring from Yale University with a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature (with a nonfiction writing concentration thesis on architecture and memory). I bring five years of tutoring experience as a Yale Writing Partner, assisting college students with their academic papers, grad school applications, and anything else that needs to be written clearly and effectively. I live in Brooklyn and work as a museum educator at The Frick Collection.... The first...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Anne: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...career choice of physical therapy, I did architecture, visual arts, I studied languages (Swedish and Russian, which I now speak fluently), took subjects in the humanities and the sciences, became a Pilates instructor, and also played drums and wrote music professionally! As a result, I can truly get in the mindset of a student who is learning something - NO question is out-of-bounds or silly - it all comes from a place where the mind...
Education & Certification
Bard College - Bachelors, Russian Studies
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730

Melissa: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...with a Juris Doctor degree. I have ten years of experience as a volunteer and private tutor to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. I have tutored a variety of subjects ranging from math and science to standardized testing, but I especially enjoy tutoring in the areas of English, literature, and writing. I believe in creating a specialized tutoring plan to address the particular needs of my student. My emphasis is on creative (and hopefully...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Government
Fordham University - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790

Sabreen: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
Having taught students in various subjects before, and as a college student myself, I believe that the best teaching approach is one that caters directly to the student's needs-whether it's through lecturing or more personalized attention. I also think that learning should be an enjoyable experience and not feel like a chore which is why I teach in an interactive and exciting manner.
Education & Certification
Macaulay Honors College at Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, Premedicine

Donald: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...and quality assurance engineer. Consulting in several industries gave me broad exposure to real-world problems and a work ethic that may serve as a role model. I learned to listen to problems and come up with creative and practical solutions. As a trainer and pre-sales engineer, I co-wrote a tutorial, created class materials, and made many technical presentations about "leading edge" software, and so became skilled at explaining complex concepts. My work in QA reinforced...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Stony Brook University - Masters, TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language)
State Certified Teacher
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
GRE Quantitative: 166

Jackie: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...attending Connecticut College studying Psychology with a minor in Applied Statistics. I know how hard it can be to learn new material and to find a tutor a student can connect with. In my studies, I have learned many techniques to stay organized and thoroughly understand course content, while being sensitive to the variation in how people learn differently. In addition to tutoring, my interests include fashion and beauty, dance, hiking, and skiing.
Education & Certification
Connecticut College - Current Undergrad Student, Psychology

Robert: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...that they have all of the tools for learning right in front of them, and that if they are doing the best work that they can, they have nothing to worry about. I strive to show students that they can always accomplish academic success, and give them the ability to better themselves both with my guidance and individually. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy swimming, running, traveling the developing world, and playing the guitar.... Practice makes perfect.
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Pure and Applied
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Andrew: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
I have taught intellectual property law for the past two years and SAT preparation for the past 10 years. I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.... My teaching philosophy is to help empower students to stay calm and use what information they know to arrive at the correct answers on tests through...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Molecular Biology, Literature
Boston University - PHD, Law, Management
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720
LSAT: 170

Sydnie: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...a certificate in Digital Studies. Throughout college I have volunteered with Badger Volunteers at an underprivileged elementary school where I tutored in Reading and Mathematics. I have also privately tutored middle school and high school students in Mathematics. I am extremely passionate about Math, and I tutor at many different levels, from Elementary School Math to ACT Math. More specifically, I also tutor Algebra, Calculus 1, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. I also have experience coding, and...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelors, Applied Mathematics in Computer Science
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Natalie: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with accessible examples that can help foster creativity. I care deeply about my students and their success, and I look forward to working...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy

Sherry: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...student at NYU's Institute of Fine Arts in Art Conservation; she enjoys both the quantitive side of science and the imaginative side of having history come alive through art, and art come alive through historical contexts. Though born and raised and still in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of other things she can't think to type into a description box that is only...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36

Jimi: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...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 private SAT tutoring (see my resume!). I majored in English at GWU and I...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 790

Theresa: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...English and ESL in the inner city of Providence. After school, I tutor students who are at risk or are currently failing, and before school, I offer supplementary SAT help to our school's most advanced students. Now, I am seeking teaching positions for writing as I transition to graduate school next year at Columbia University for fiction. My entire academic career has focused on meaning that could be derived from literature, and articulating those ideas...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Bachelors, Double Major in English and Psychology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Masters of Fine Arts in Fiction
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710

Shelby: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...currently working toward my Masters of Science in Education at Bank Street College of Education, where I am a student in the Reading & Literacy program. Currently, I am an elementary and middle school teacher in New York City. I have experience working with diverse student populations and believe that all students can become lifelong learners regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. As a former fifth grade teacher and current fourth grade teacher,...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelors, English literature (concentration Creative Writing)
Private ACT Tutoring in Manhattan, NY
Our interview process, stringent qualifications, and background screening ensure that only the best ACT tutors in Manhattan, NY work with Varsity Tutors. To assure a successful experience, you're paired with one of these qualified tutors by an expert director - and we stand behind that match with our money-back guarantee.
Receive personally tailored ACT lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Manhattan ACT Tutoring FAQ
The college entrance assessment employed by many U.S. colleges and universities, the ACT, or American College Testing, is part of just about every student's experience with the undergraduate admissions process. The four guaranteed sections include English, math, reading, and science. An optional writing section could be included as well. Even as you might have succeeded with grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure, among other topics, now is not the time to be complacent. An experienced ACT tutor in Manhattan, NY, will likely increase your motivation to achieve success.
Varsity Tutors can help connect you with a private tutor who could try to review grammar, algebra, trigonometry, and science topics to be sure there are no gaps in knowledge that may affect your test score. A tutor might not only work with your learning style, goals, and regions of confusion; they're able to also quickly identify weaknesses to try to improve on. Targeted lessons can give attention to specific topics, and the tutor could give you materials and tools for helping you understand them. Whatever your concerns, reach out to the educational directors in Manhattan, to find a specialized tutor to accommodate all of your ACT needs.
Your experienced tutor will get you on track to success, despite any subject challenges. They will quickly assess any areas of opportunity, and assess your progress in order to adapt the study plan as necessary. Whatever the case, your tutor is there to help. There's no guesswork in terms of the right topics and materials that need to be covered. The tutor can spend more time on grammar and usage, punctuation, or sentence structure; or algebra, geometry, or trigonometry. Whatever could provide a chance to try to improve your score at any given time, your Manhattan ACT tutor will focus there.
Varsity Tutors' team will get an you independent instructor centered on your difficulties, goals, learning style, and even their personality. We are also able to accommodate your schedule. Whether you are available on weeknights or weekends, we can find the right tutor to match your availability. You can choose to meet at home, or at another location of your choosing. You can also opt for face-to-face online tutoring sessions through our state of the art live learning platform. Whatever your needs, all of the tutors that our educational directors can connect you with in Manhattan, NY, are skilled in teaching the ACT. So give us a call today and get started improving your ACT score!
Your Personalized Tutoring Program and Instructor
Identify Needs
Our knowledgeable directors help you choose your tutor with your learning profile and personality in mind.
Customize Learning
Your tutor can customize your lessons and present concepts in engaging easy-to-understand-ways.
Increased Results
You can learn more efficiently and effectively because the teaching style is tailored to you.
Online Convenience
With the flexibility of online tutoring, your tutor can be arranged to meet at a time that suits you.