Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in New York City, NY

...a senior studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a focus in Cellular Biology at Penn State University. I will hopefully be attending grad school next year and I intend to continue onto medical school! Throughout school, I have always been able to find the tricks and the best way to study for standardized tests. Some of my scores include: ACT: 35 (99% percentile) SAT: 2140 (97% percentile) MCAT: 517 (96% percentile) I hope to pass...

Hi! I am Zoe Pyne, an undergraduate student at Barnard College from Brooklyn, New York. Having always had a love of school and learning, I initially began tutoring as a way to gain community service hours but then realized that it meant more to me. As both a general homework and specialized reading tutor (trained in administering DIBELS and differentiated reading instruction), I have a wide array of experience with different subjects. I can't wait...

...course, to improve a student's grades and test scores. But I believe what may be even more important is to nurture a student's love for learning itself. I aim to hone the muscle of showing up to the work ready to try. I achieve this by creating a positive atmosphere, approaching education with an open mind and sense of humor, which, in turn, results in high motivation and resilience. I hold a Bachelor's degree in...

...and SAT teacher, I am dedicated to breaking down English skills in a comprehensive and engaging way. I have attended numerous writing and AP training sessions including the Rutgers University Pre-College Writing Program, the Collegeboard AP Language Summer Intensive, and various graduate-level classes in teaching English while obtaining my Master's in Education. In addition, I am currently enrolled in Middlebury College's Bread Loaf School of English, studying towards an additional Master's in English Literature and...

...at the Mailman School of Public Health, and I am very passionate about anything related to health and healthcare! I recently graduated from the University of Michigan, where I studied and tutored Spanish, as well as the pre-med classes. Spanish language and culture is my favorite subject to tutor. I love working with students and helping in any capacity with Spanish as well as test prep for both the ACT and the GRE.

...my best subjects. I perfect scored the ACT Math Section (36) and the AP Calculus BC exam (5). I have been tutoring math for the past 5 years, and my students usually see an increase of 1-2 letter grades. Chemistry is my major in college, and I love the subject. I perfect scored the Chemistry SAT II (800), and I perfect scored the AP exam (5). I have been tutoring chemistry for the past 3 years....

As a student at a writing-intensive liberal arts school and a public relations intern at a high-end fashion house, I can truly bring a fresh perspective to your work and help you through why it matters in the real world. I believe that everyone learns differently and I will guide you through your path of figuring out how you can make the most out of your education.

...ability. I have been a private tutor for several years now and I believe I have the experience in how to teach and better explain different types of subjects. I also have tutored students from various age groups which allows me to understand different approaches that are needed to accommodate the learning styles of different students. As a tutor, I make sure my students feel comfortable with the material and can acquire the highest grade...

...Biology (Columbia University), and currently work as a forensic biologist at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. I am passionate about tutoring the ACT, high school math, biology, and English. My greatest ACT tutoring success story was increasing a student's overall score from a 23 to a 28 in a matter of 8 weeks during the summer of 2015. Ideally, I would like to tutor students preparing for the ACT...

...resource for college admission essays from the Common App, to long and short supplemental essays, to brag sheets and student resumes. As a Teacher and Editor, I help students to analyze content, organize their insights, and express their ideas with language that is original, personal, and correct. As a creative guide, I use humor, pop-culture references, and real-world experience to help young writers draw out their experiences and perceptions, and shape them into personal essays...

...new lives in the United States. I also worked with students in every grade level of public school, from kindergarten to 12th grade. It was deeply rewarding to help immigrants to the U.S. learn the English language and adapt to life in their new country. I found that my ongoing curiosity about different fields of study and my knowledge of history made me a better ESL teacher. For example, if I couldn't think of a...

...teaching students of all ages. While I tutor and adore a broad range of subjects, I am above all passionate about Computer Science, Mathematics, English, and the Arts. As for my education, I am a current Computer Science major at Stevens Institute of Technology with a double minor in Visual Art Technology and Music Technology. In addition, I am in the Accelerated Masters program to recieve a higher degree in Artificial Intelligence. When teaching, I...

...I took the SHSAT, I qualified for the Advanced Science track at Stuyvesant High School. I have also stayed familiar with the SAT and ACT. My test preparation is rooted in knowing the test material, and then performing on test day. Test anxiety is a problem for many students, and with my psychology background students learn to test with confidence. In my spare time, I am a voracious reader and write and perform comedy, including...

I believe that communication and flexibility are key to successful teaching.

...approach to tutoring is bottoms-up and about understanding why things are right rather than just memorizing answers. Alongside math, I'm passionate about bioengineering, finance/investing, the tech industry, and cooking! I'm a published and award winning writer, 3x published scientific researcher, and I'm hoping to become a certified pilates instructor on the side. I'm excited about tutoring across subjects, but I can be especially helpful in math, writing, ACT prep (I got a 36 in 2020),...

...I'm also quite passionate about history and politics. Over the past year and a half, I've developed writing curriculum, taught at NYC's High School of Fashion Industries and Columbia University, and built a student-focused teaching philosophy. I strive to understand every facet of my students' "learning language"--the strengths and passions from which they approach the world. Reach out to me for a patient, empathetic, and experienced teacher who recognizes the talent and uniqueness of each...

...truly enjoy. I approach tutoring with patience, and with finding a motivation to learn and excel that is specific to each student. With young adults and older learners, I approach each skill with purpose in reaching their individual goals and dreams, and with younger learners it is all personalize-practice-reward, working with parents and mentors to understand their needs and facilitate their individual learning and success. I'd love to hear from you and discuss how we...

...on, self written lesson plans to make your students learning experience as engaging, and fun as possible to maximize their interest on a topic. I am also a chess tutor, I have a peak rating of 1600 ELO on lichess.com, a very popular online chess site and around 3 years of playing during my college years. I was Vice-President and President of my colleges chess club and would love to share my passion for the...

...Resources for Bard Early College. I attended Middlebury College for my undergraduate degree where I majored in History. I love the mountains, play the cello, and most importantly, love working one on one with students to help them achieve their goals. At Middlebury I worked at the Center for Teaching and Learning developing individualized study plans for students as well as working with them on their writing. I look forward to meeting you!

I recently graduated from Yale University with a degree in Psychology but with intentions of one day going to medical school. I am currently doing research at the Hospital for Special Surgeries to gain valuable experience before heading off to medical school. While at Yale, I played soccer for 4 years and tutored other students in organic chemistry. I am very committed to helping my students improve and enjoy working in the sciences most specifically...