Top ACT Tutors serving San Antonio
 
Matthew: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
...I see the teachers as teaching things in a suboptimal way, as they settle with "good-enough", but if we want what is best for our kids (I don't have any), we should go straight to the top, to the best educators. One educator, whose book I read and found inspiring, was Rafe Esquith. I didn't necessarily agree with everything he said, but there were some things I found inspirational and helpful for tutoring myself, such...
Education & Certification
Franciscan University of Steubenville - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 750
 
Zoe: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
...summer break I volunteer at a therapeutic riding ranch working with students of many abilities and backgrounds. I tutor in the subjects I am passionate about and have done well in, math and science. I hope to create an enthusiasm around learning, or at least make math and science a bit less scary for students struggling with them. My tutoring style is one focused around finding different approaches to helping students understand what they are...
Education & Certification
Trinity University - Bachelor of Science, Geology
 
Doyoung: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
...students. I love getting to know my students, being able to interact with them individually, and helping them actively engage with the material. Working individually with students also allows me to design lessons specifically for them, taking into account their strengths, struggles, personalities, and interests. Students learn best by actively engaging with the material not just hearing and seeing, but by thinking, speaking, writing, and (most importantly) practicing. Therefore, I take a very hands-on approach...
Education & Certification
Houston Community College - Associates, Science and Technology
ACT Math: 35
SAT Math: 720
 
Leslie: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
...sessions, I make sure that I get to know my students first. That way we are able to build a strong relationship before we start into the academics. Another of my teaching beliefs is that everyone can learn. Everyone learns in a different way and everyone has their own style, but everyone can learn. Part of my job as a tutor is to find the style that is best for my student. Sometimes you have...
Education & Certification
Trinity University - Bachelors, Humanities
Trinity University - Masters, Masters of Arts in Teaching
 
Lance: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
...a private tutor and college instructor. He has also taught as a high school English teacher. His educational qualifications include a B.A. in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the University of the Incarnate Word and an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Texas-San Antonio. He was recently awarded a Merit Scholarship from the Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley. His teaching specializations include grammar, composition, critical thinking (or, philosophical studies), reading and vocabulary, and others.
Education & Certification
University of the Incarnate Word - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
 
Cathy: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
I enjoy children, and I enjoy watching them learn new things. I enjoy math, especially algebra. I find it a fun challenge to help students with math concepts and problems.
Education & Certification
Texas A M University-College Station - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Math: 760
 
Sarah: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
...a solid foundation in any area of academia. That is why, as a tutor, I believe that it is crucial to understand instead of memorize. Although I am well-versed in many subjects, my favorite to teach are math and Mandarin. As a native Chinese speaker, I really enjoy sharing my talent with others. In addition, I am also experienced in SAT/ACT/STAAR/ISEE test prep as well as principal economics. In my spare time, I perform in...
Education & Certification
Trinity University - Bachelors, Engineering/Business
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
 
Valentine: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
...Mathematics with a Physics minor from St. Mary's University in San Antonio and my MS in Mathematics with a Statistics concentration from The University of Texas at San Antonio. I describe my teaching style as that of helping the student to see the big picture, while keeping him/her focused on the details by continually asking the 'why' questions. I firmly believe that each person learns in a slightly different way, so I try to identify...
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St Marys Univeristy - Bachelors, Mathematics
The University of Texas at San Antonio - Masters, Mathematics
 
Aaron: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
I proudly serve for the United States Air Force as a Trainer/Designer for Cyber Command. While I enjoy the Air Force, my first "love" in teaching. I have 25+ years of experience in education including teaching and tutoring both virtually and traditionally. I am an expert in ACT, SAT, GRE, German, and College Advising.... My philosophy of education involves preparing students through the use visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-tactile modalities. In addition, teachers need to take extra...
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University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg - Bachelors, English
Seton Hill University - Masters, Education
Redding University - Doctor of Philosophy, English
 
Thad: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
More than 25 years experience helping students and families conquer their educational challenges--elementary to undergraduate; mathematics, English, and more--my abiding passion.
Education & Certification
United States Air Force Academy - Bachelor of Science, Engineering, General
University of Dayton - Master of Arts, English
 
Elizabeth: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
...students for the subjects that have brought me so much fulfillment, as well as granting students autonomy over their own academic passions. I tutor pretty much anything related to English, history, and classics, as well as test prep for the relevant segments of the ACT. My tutoring philosophy involves helping my students unlock their own potential and take control of their educations for whatever purpose they desire. I'm all about student empowerment!
Education & Certification
Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
 
George: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
...and visual work. I learned from other experienced teachers I worked with in order to be organized and presentable. I also managed to adapt to instructing in a variety of subjects, enabling me to tutor in all grade levels (k-12) and subjects involved in those grades. From the Navy, I learned visual communication. I am also able to tutor in college level courses. The topics I am most knowledgeable in are History, English, Literature, Media,...
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The Art Institute of San Antonio - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia
 
Ethan: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
Hello! My name is Ethan Ross. I am a tutor who excels in math and science as well as ACT test prep. I work with high school and college level students.
Education & Certification
Tennessee Technological University - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Reading: 35
 
Taha: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
I have a strong background in mathematics and physics. I have a BSc and Masters in Mathematics. I am currently doing my PhD student in physics at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I have tutoring and teaching experience. I am passionate about teaching mathematics well because mathematics can be an exciting subject if taught well. ... My philosophy in teaching is to help students understand problems rather than just memorize them. This way, students...
Education & Certification
Imperial College London - Bachelors, Mathematics
The University of Texas at San Antonio - Current Grad Student, Physics
 
Margaret: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
...Masters degree in Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio. In my years as a teacher, I have helped students of all levels find success in the classroom and on standardized tests. I find that getting to know a student as an individual is one of the best ways to help a student progress and grow. I am able to tutor a variety of subjects, and I am most excited about English, literature...
Education & Certification
University of North Florida - Bachelor in Arts, English
The University of Texas at San Antonio - Masters in Education, Educational Administration
 
Nero: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
...for Non-Bio Majors. After graduation, I attended Texas A&M College of Dentistry, where I tutored high schoolers and undergraduates who were preparing for the Reading Comprehension section of the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). I was honored with Tutor of the Year award by the students and faculty members of that cohort. I am passionate about learning and sharing the developing notions of what it means to be human. This is what led me to teach...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at San Antonio - Bachelor of Technology, Biology, General
 
Renee: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
...Science in Captive Wildlife Care and Education from Unity College, a science-based college that focuses in hands-on education. Professional experience in scientific facilities dedicated to public education such as the Alaska SeaLife Center and the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies have given me personal experience in the field of science/science education, making me uniquely qualified to tutor in that subject. As a published writer with strong academic success in English courses I am also qualified...
Education & Certification
Unity College - Bachelor of Science, Wildlife, Fish, and Wildlands Science and Management
 
Gavin: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
...an exciting journey, not a chore. I aim to create a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where you feel comfortable asking questions and exploring new ideas. Whether you're tackling tough subjects or want to sharpen your skills, I'm here to help you every step of the way. I've got a background in [your subjects or areas of expertise], and I'm passionate about helping students discover their strengths. Together, we'll build your confidence and find strategies that work...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at San Antonio - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
 
Nicolas: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
I have been a certified AVID tutor for two years teaching high school students of all ages. I have taught/tutored students in all forms of high school math, calculus, writing, biology, and most importantly, SAT. I have an associate's degree of liberal arts from SAC and I currently attend Johns Hopkins University. My favorite subject to teach is calculus and SAT Math. I believe everyone can be improved through the power of education.
Education & Certification
San Antonio College - Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
 
James: San Antonio ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in San Antonio, TX
...to graduate this year. Throughout my academic career, i have helped many other students, formally as part of my Teaching Assistanceship, and informally when helping out friends and classmates with homework. I have found that i enjoy sharing my understanding of math and physics, as well as the joy from solving problems. It is probably for this reason that in my free time I enjoy games and puzzles that challenge my problem solving skills.
Education & Certification
Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
University of Houston - Doctor of Science, Physics
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If you're looking for a little extra help in your preparation for the ACT in or around the San Antonio area, Varsity Tutors can get you set up with the best San Antonio ACT tutors. The ACT is one of the two major college admission exams in the U.S., intended to assess college readiness by testing students on their knowledge and skills with questions spread out over four sections. Colleges across the country use the scores from the exam as a criterion when considering whether or not to admit a student, which makes adequate preparation for the ACT essential. Keep reading for more information on how private tutoring could benefit you as you get ready to sit for the exam.
How can San Antonio ACT tutors near me help me prepare for the test?
One of the biggest challenges associated with preparing for the ACT is the amount of material that needs to be reviewed. Most of the time, students take the ACT as juniors in high school. At that point, they're being tested on 11 years of education to determine whether or not they're ready to go to college. When you look at it that way, it's no wonder people get overwhelmed studying for the exam. San Antonio ACT tutors can help the process seem more approachable by breaking down the material into manageable chunks to be tackled over time. This can reduce anxiety while ensuring you still get thorough coverage of subjects you will be questions about come the day of the test.
The scope of the material can seem daunting, but it's the variety of ways your comprehension is assessed that really makes the review challenging. On the Science section of the test, your comprehension is evaluated according to recall. Questions asked pertain to information you should remember about topics like biology, physics, and chemistry. On the Math section, your memory certainly matters, but not in terms of answers. Instead, you'll need to remember rules and principles and how they pertain to subjects like trigonometry, algebra, and geometry in order to solve problems. On the English and Reading sections, the only real memory that matters is muscle memory. Those questions are testing skills you've developed over the years in terms of reasoning and comprehension. The sprawling range of demands posed by the questions on the test can make the review process onerous, but San Antonio tutors can assist by presenting review material the same way the questions will be presented on the test. This helps to refresh your memory on subjects you've already learned but doing so in a way that is pertinent to the manner in which you'll be tested.
Another challenge with the review process is that every student enters the process from a different vantage point. While most students take the test during their junior year of high school, it's technically available to sophomores and seniors, as well. Depending on a student's interests, academic goals, and geographic location, they may or may not have taken classes related to the subjects on the test recently. In some cases, specifically on the Science and Math sections, they may have gotten by with never having taken a class on the subjects at all. To this end, San Antonio ACT tutoring is a great way to ensure thorough coverage of all the material you might be asked about on the ACT during the course of your review.
Additionally, there is an optional Writing section on the ACT. Some colleges require students to complete this section of the test as part of admissions. You might also be required to do this section if you're planning to pursue a major in writing or a related degree so prospective schools can gauge your writing abilities.
San Antonio ACT tutoring also provides an efficient path forward for your preparation efforts. Your tutor can work with you to assess your strengths and weaknesses. They can provide a rudimentary math test to determine which subjects might require a little extra practice. They can walk through several reading passages in order to identify which skills need sharpening. San Antonio ACT tutors can offer a cursory overview of topics discussed in the Science section in order to see where you might want to do more of a deep dive. From there they can craft a custom lesson plan that zeroes in on the areas where you need the most work, allowing you to work smarter instead of harder. If it turns out you're pretty well prepared, this review is still beneficial, as it puts the finer details of these topics at the forefront of your mind just before the test, improving your recall before you ever have to consider a multiple-choice question.
What are the benefits of San Antonio ACT tutoring?
The most substantial benefit of San Antonio ACT tutoring is that it offers support from a professional. Varsity Tutors puts each instructor through their paces to make sure they have the appropriate background and knowledge to guide students through the preparation process. They are also evaluated as communicators to ensure they're well equipped to convey this expertise to the students they work with. San Antonio ACT tutors can answer any questions you might have as they come up, helping to eliminate confusion before it becomes a problem.
San Antonio ACT tutoring can be tailored to your rate of learning. If you sign up for a preparatory class, you're stuck going at the pace established by the constraints of the course. There are only so many class meetings, and the teacher has a curriculum to get through. Your needs aren't the only ones to consider. That's not the case with San Antonio ACT tutors, though. If you already understand the ins and outs of chemistry, there's no reason to spend any additional time studying that material, especially if that time could be better spent on a different subject where you're struggling. This sort of customization is flexible, too. If it turns out that trigonometry, for example, is posing more of a challenge than originally anticipated, the schedule can be shifted to make sure your comprehension is solid before moving forward.
San Antonio ACT tutoring can also be customized to your learning preferences. Different people learn better in different ways. Because these sessions always take place on a one-on-one basis, your instructor can take the time to get to know you and then use what they've learned to develop an instructional approach that's most likely to motivate you. For instance, if San Antonio ACT tutors know you're into sports, they might come up with custom word problems for the algebra review that incorporate your favorite team to keep you engaged. If they know you're a more visual learner, they might have you illustrate the various parts of a cell to work on the recall of the names of those parts. It's individualization like this that can make these sessions so effective.
How can I get set up with San Antonio ACT tutors near me?
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