Top ACT Tutors serving Manhattan
Sandy: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
I am Ivy League educated and have the tools to help students achieve academic success. I am committed to education and inspiring students to achieve a lifelong love of learning and confidence from realizing they can achieve their goals. ... Individualize material and approach for each student.... Introduce ourselves, and go over our preferences and styles.... Teach him to learn critical thinking and enjoy learning.... Break down the activity into smaller goals.... Discuss the reading passage...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Finance, Management
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
Danielle: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...patience, encouragement, and flexibility while tutoring. I feel best when I know my student feels more sure and excited about a subject. That's when I've truly done my job! I believe it's important to tailor each lesson to the student's personal learning style and interests. That way a subject becomes approachable and intriguing for the student, as opposed to intimidating and stressful. I currently live and work in Germany as the recipient of a Fulbright...
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Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies
Zarrin: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...in Neuroscience and Philosophy. As an alum of a liberal arts institution, I have gained a passion for teaching from previous my mentors and experiences. Therefore, I would like to use this platform to support young students in their academic goals and endeavors. I have 6+ years of experience tutoring in STEM and Humanities from grades K-12. I also have experience tutoring in college level Biology and Chemistry classes. As a NYC native, and a...
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Mount Holyoke College - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior / Child Development
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
Kevin: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...and take. I think I excel at giving students new ways to think about certain problems which may give them a better understanding of the material. I don't feel like it has been a productive session unless I come away having learned something as well. In my spare time, I am an avid sports fan and a seasoned fantasy sports player. I also enjoy reading and spending time at the beach in the summer.
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University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh - Master of Science, Bioengineering
Jamie: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...College of Staten Island, where I successfully taught two sections of English 111. Prior to that, I had embarked on a career change as an attorney in 2001. I remain a barred attorney in the State of Connecticut, and while passionate about the law, my true calling is as an academic and teacher. My experience includes eight years of teaching Freshman Composition and Upper Division courses at Ohio State University and Capital University. While at...
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Fairfield University - Bachelor in Arts, English/History
Ohio State - Master of Arts, English
Payal: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...to some unique concept. This tool has helped me through regular and honors courses. It is essential to be patient in note-taking. Every idea must be cross-checked and validated. There are several references available that students can utilize. I always use outside books and websites to aid in my studies. I would also like to be a mentor of my students. I like developing long-term relationships and each students abilities and dreams are like my...
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University of Tennessee Knoxville - Bachelors, Biology, General
Ross University of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Emily: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
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. ... In...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Anthropology, Pre-Med
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Erica: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
Hi there! My name is Erica. I graduated from Columbia University, where I studied the intersection of popular culture and politics. I like to write about comedy, dance, and New York arts and culture. I would love to share my enthusiasm for US history, social justice, and semicolons with students!
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Devin: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...people for standardized tests. I graduated from Yale magna cum laude with a degree in philosophy and I've been in Chicago for two years working with the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights on voting and democracy issues. I scored well on my standardized tests (LSAT, ACT, AP Tests-5 on eleven different tests) and like helping other people do the same. Those tests are all beatable, and I think they can even be kind of fun...
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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31
Dylan: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...to establish strong foundations and to teach methods to figure out how to apply those fundamentals to any problem the student might encounter. I try to really drive home, on a conceptual level, why things are done the way that they are. Over the course of my tutoring career I have found this approach to be far more effective in the long run. If you give a students a robust base of knowledge and the...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Lee: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...in Philosophy. I have recent experience tutoring students in all parts of the SAT as well as younger students studying for the ISEE exam. My greatest assets as a tutor are my flexibility and approachable nature. It is important to be able to approach a problem from multiple angles until the student has found an approach that is best for him or her. This requires a flexible tutor to adapt to each students individual needs....
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University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Angela: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
I am a graduate of Phillips Academy and Columbia University. I received my bachelor's degree in Political Science specializing in International Relations and Women's and Gender. I have spent the past 10 years tutoring for a range of subjects from ages 3-24. My specialty lies in writing, college essay editing and SATs. Outside of tutoring, I spend my time traveling and solving my Rubik's cube.
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Zachary: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...past May. Whether it's test prep, math, or writing, any skill or problem can be broken down into small steps and tackled bit by bit. This makes hard problems far less scary and produces steady reward for the solver. My role in your study will be to help you find the small components in a problem and tackle each one, and provide a patient voice of encouragement for you. If you practice solving any kind...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Dennis: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...history at Boston College. Dennis earned his B.A. summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Boston College, where he was recognized as a Dean's Scholar and Scholar of the College. Among other undergraduate honors, including the Cardinal O'Connell Theology Award and Nicholas H. Woods Award for Student Leadership, Dennis also received the 2022 McCarthy Prize in the Humanities, a distinction conferred upon the best thesis in the humanities by Boston College's Morrissey College of...
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Boston College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, History
Boston College - Master of Fine Arts, History
Shreya: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...a prospective Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology major on the pre-med track. Throughout high school, I have tutored students in a vast variety of subjects through National Honors Society. I have also worked with ESL students through Spanish Honors Society. As a college student, I have taught various interactive science subjects to New Haven elementary students over zoom as part of the Demos organization. In addition to academic subjects, I have also privately tutored students...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Damian: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, 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...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, None
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 790
Cody: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...that my strengths as a teacher lie in the subjects and practices of communication, editing, reading, writing, grammar and languages. I firmly believe in emboldening my students with strategies that will help unlock their own immense potential and look forward to working with your student to discover and tease out which tools will best serve them, whether it be when navigating the SAT or ACT or when attempting to write sonnets or personal essays for...
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Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, English and American Literatures
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
Bonnie: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...the basics, good communication, and the ability to connect with people and to see things from their perspective. My patience, listening skills, and communication skills developed from over 300 hours of experience have sharpened those characteristics. Through countless experience in the past, I have an excellent idea of what techniques work best for what types of learners. I also believe that through tutoring, not only should you walk away knowing the material but also knowing...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
Kevin: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...New York University School of Law, where I recently received my J.D. I have extensive experience tutoring and teaching both academic subjects and test preparation courses. In my experience, students can do extremely well on tests like the SAT, the ACT, the LSAT, and the GRE once they understand how the test works and what each type of question is asking them to do. Whether a student is new to a test, feels like it...
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Amherst College - Bachelors, Philosophy
New York University - PHD, Law - J.D.
LSAT: 172
Amara: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...based on scores I earned on aptitude tests. I am an Advanced Placement Scholar, a National Merit Semi-finalist, and a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars honor society among academic recognition I have earned. I was accepted to multiple "T-14" (top fourteen) law schools, including Georgetown Law, which, among other schools, offered me an academic scholarship based on my personal, academic, and professional achievements. Among my tutoring specialties is the SAT on which...
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University of Georgia - Bachelors, Sociology (Pre-medicine completed)
Georgetown University Law Center Offer of Admission - PHD, Law/Juris Doctorate Degree
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800
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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.
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