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...
Education & Certification
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
...refugee center in Utica, NY. As an English tutor, I worked with the refugees to improve their written and oral language skills. This opportunity exposed me to the exciting and rewarding world of tutoring and motivated me to continue down this line of work. During my junior and senior years at Hamilton, I worked both as a German Teaching Assistant in the German department and as a Writing Tutor at the Hamilton Writing Center. As...
Education & Certification
Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies

Zarrin: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...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 Bronx High School of Science graduate I...
Education & Certification
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
...in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Rochester. My greatest tutoring experience came as a Teacher's Aide on Long Island where I worked one-on-one with students who needed a little extra attention in certain subject areas. I am comfortable teaching a number of subjects at a number of different levels, but my absolute favorite subjects are Physics, Chemistry, Math and Biomedical Engineering. The basic sciences are always the most interesting because they govern the behavior...
Education & Certification
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
...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 OSU, I was selected as a teaching...
Education & Certification
Fairfield University - Bachelor in Arts, English/History
Ohio State - Master of Arts, English

Payal: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...students independent learners. I believe education is paramount to our society and its success in any field. I would like to equip students with valuable tools that would help establish their foundation in basic sciences and mathematics. Students are capable and willing to take any step necessary to advance their knowledge and expertise. Its their enthusiasm that drives me to teach everyday and aid in their academic progress. I would like to offer solid support...
Education & Certification
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...
Education & Certification
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!
Education & Certification
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
...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 once you start to feel yourself mastering...
Education & Certification
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
...am pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Economics, which I hope to use to go into finance. I have been working as a tutor since the 10th grade and have since taught a wide array of subjects ranging from middle school English to Mathematics to AP Physics. I have always enjoyed working with students and there are few experiences more rewarding than getting a child over his or her fear of a subject that...
Education & Certification
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
...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. Asking questions is an integral part of...
Education & Certification
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.
Education & Certification
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
...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 of problem this way, eventually you won't...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Dennis: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...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 Arts and Sciences. In addition to working...
Education & Certification
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
...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 in violin. While I tutor a broad...
Education & Certification
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...
Education & Certification
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
...in English and American Literatures with a focus in Creative Writing. Upon graduation, I moved to Thailand to complete a yearlong Fulbright grant teaching English as a Foreign Language to 10th and 11th grade students at a large, rural, public high school. I returned to the states in October 2014 and moved to New York City a month later. I’ve taught a wide array of subjects ranging from workshops on Creative Writing and Gender Identity...
Education & Certification
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
...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 how to learn and knowing how you...
Education & Certification
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
...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 presents a genuine source of difficulty for...
Education & Certification
Amherst College - Bachelors, Philosophy
New York University - PHD, Law - J.D.
LSAT: 172

Amara: Manhattan ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...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 I scored in the 99th percentile, including...
Education & Certification
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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