
Molly: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with and would love to help your students in any elementary or middle school subject area. For the past three years, I have been working as a classroom Teacher in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms, teaching students with a variety of needs. I can also tutor students through high school and college in History and...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Paul: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...for several years. I am comfortable tutoring in many subjects, including French, Math, English and standardized testing such as the ACT, SAT, ISEE and LSAT. I have significant experience as both a one-on-one high school tutor during college and teaching high school students after college. I find that I am always able to make the material simple and relatable for the student that I am tutoring - it is a question of presenting the material...
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Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, Finance

Michelle: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...classrooms, teaching English as a second language to adults, and one-on-one tutoring in Math and Language Arts. I tutor Math up through Algebra II, middle and high school English & grammar, and the core subjects of middle school. My intent, when tutoring, is to responsively connect with students, so that they can engage in understanding their subject and acquire learning tools to attack new material confidently. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, Math, and...
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Oregon State University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Caroline: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...daily to inspire my students to be proactive, take risks, collaborate with others, set goals, and seek excellence for themselves and invest in their futures. As teachers, we can't ask our students to love Shakespeare or Statistics or SAT prep if we don't! I bring enthusiasm and love of learning to every tutoring session and measure my success by that of my students'. I spend my spare time reading, finding awesome books to recommend to...
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College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
SUNY College at Buffalo - Masters, English Education 7-12

Nicole: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so than in the Middle East itself. So I moved overseas and earned my compound M.A. in Historical Geography from Jerusalem University College in 2010. My diverse academic background allows me to tutor a wide variety of subjects including; History, Geography, Earth Science, English, Environmental Science, ESL/ELL, Essay Editing, Hebrew, Languages, Politics, Reading, Religious Studies,...
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Gordon College - Bachelor in Arts, Biblical and Theological Studies: Emphasis in Jewish Studies
Jerusalem University College - Master of Arts, History and Geography

Max: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...excited to attend medical school in the Fall of 2019 and one day become a physician at a teaching hospital. The subjects that I'm passionate include chemistry, biology, psychology, and mathematics (mainly algebra and geometry). My first experience as a tutor was during my junior year of high school when I tutored and mentored middle school-aged students interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In addition to some one-on-one tutoring, I also...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences

Deisha: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...I LOVE my job. Tutoring is wonderful in that I help each student learn their individual potential and see that anything is possible! I am currently in the honors program at USC to receive my masters in social work for clinical counseling. I believe I am patient, understanding and excellent at building foundations that will stay with you for a lifetime. I would love to help you with your educational pursuit and I will make...
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California State University-Sacramento - Bachelors, Social Work
University of Southern California - Current Grad Student, Social Work

Debra: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Anthropology

Rory: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...a great passion for helping students succeed. I look forward to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an avid Yankees,...
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Saint Joseph's University - Bachelors, History & International Relations
Villanova University - Masters, Church Management

Danelle: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...While I was a graduate student, I taught general psychology and ACT prep courses and scored ACT and SAT writing exams. Thanks to my education, I am an expert in psychology, reading, writing, and general scientific literacy. As a teacher and a tutor, I have worked with students ranging from children to doctoral degree candidates. I like tutoring students individually because it allows me to tailor my approach to each student in a way that...
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Denison University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Ohio State University-Main Campus - PHD, Cognitive Psychology

Elizabeth: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...with students of all ages. I am happy to tutor in all things English, as this is my strength. I have scored at the 100th percentile on the SAT Reading Comprehension section, and highly on the Writing and other standardized tests assessing English ability. I have also been tutoring since I was in high school, and love to help students improve their writing and reading skills. It helps that I've also worked in the marketing...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Psychology and Political Science

Sonjanita: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...as well as, with non-profit organizations and three area museums. I also have over seventeen years of experience creating educational resources and curricula for private, public, alternative, and charter schools; as well as, non-profit organizations. My favorite subjects to tutor are English Language Arts, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, History, Humanities, and Literature. English Language Arts is my area of specialty because I love Writing and Literature, but I also have a love for World History,...
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University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher

Rachel: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...2008. In 2005 I completed an internship at the National Institute of Cancer in Bethesda at the National Institute of Health. For four years, I designed and implemented curriculum for approximately a dozen classes as part of an after school program for high school students. I have served as a guest speaker at several Universities on diverse topics. For the past several years, I have been working as a private academic tutor teaching a range...
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Oregon State University - Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion and Education
University of Colorado Denver - Masters, Social Sciences

Brittany: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...me is a passion, and I know that this is evident to my students. My basic belief is that knowledge grows best in a relaxed and playful context, so I try to create an atmosphere and develop learning activities that relax student's inhibitions. Thus, allowing them to take chances, a skill that is crucial to progress in a new system of communication. As a second language learner myself, I understand the trials students must face...
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University of Central Arkansas - Bachelors, Philosophy
Brock University - Masters, Philosophy/ Comparative Literature

Sydney: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...literature to advanced maths and sciences. -I have been tutoring for 15 years in all topic areas including mathematics and advanced sciences. -I am a professor of Rhet/Comp, Literature, Study Skills, History, and Life Skills -I am an academically published author in everything from Sports to Literature to Physics -Taught math, English, ESL, sciences -Have taken and tutored most standardized testing- including SAT/ACT, ASVAB, LSAT, GRE, etc. -Ranked 1st lieutenant as I have taught for...
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College of Charleston - Bachelor in Arts, English
College of Charleston - Master of Arts, British Literature

Paula: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...Secondary Social Sciences. I am a certified teacher in North Carolina and I also have National Board Certification. I am not only an experienced Social Studies Educator, but I am also a Highly Motivated Individual with a lot of ideas and energy. I have 16 years experience entertaining my students with stories throughout history. I am proud to have had the opportunity to teach a variety of students from those in my Inclusion Classrooms to...
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Western Carolina University - Bachelor of Education, Social Sciences

Anna: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...financial topics like quanto spreads on sovereign CDS. I've also developed a newfound respect for the challenges students face when undergoing years of testing after developing my own study plan to pass the first two CFA exams (I'm taking the third exam in June). This experience has shaped how I work with students to tackle test-taking anxiety and master difficult material quickly. I have both a BA and MA in English from New York University.
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, English
New York University - Master of Arts, English

Allyson: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
...accomplish as many goals as they can. I started tutoring individuals during my freshman year of college in the subjects of English and History. I understand that there are a variety of individuals who need help improving their writing and reading comprehension skills. My goal as a tutor is to make sure that each student I am working with is able to grasp the concepts in their lesson plan and encourage them to work hard...
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Kaplan University-Omaha Campus - Current Undergrad, Criminal Justice

Angela: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
I am a student at WGU majoring in Information Technology. I believe that education is extremely important and school has been such a strong pathway of success for me. Through tutoring I want to help other people succeed through education.
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Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

Logan: COMPASS Writing Skills tutor
Certified COMPASS Writing Skills Tutor
I am a one-of-a-kind creator with 24 robust years of life and learning experience. Through my work, I strive to exceed expectations, push boundaries, and build connections.
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
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The ACT Compass Writing Skills test is an evaluation used by colleges to place their incoming students in writing classes appropriate for their skill levels. This test can be used in tandem with the ACT Compass Writing Essay test, or on its own. The Writing Skills test is a multiple-choice exam focused on evaluating your mastery of English grammar, rhetoric, and style. On the exam, you are asked to identify and correct sentence errors and to find more effective ways of stating ideas. If you are preparing to take the this exam, consider contacting Varsity Tutors for help connecting with ACT Compass Writing Skills tutors.
ACT Compass Writing Skills tutoring can focus on any areas of English grammar, style, mechanics, or rhetoric that you need to have clarified. Did you learn about , placement in the ninth grade, but have forgotten the rules about it since? Your tutor can help you identify and address any grammatical, stylistic, or structural weaknesses in your understanding of the English language. By developing teaching plans customized to fit your specific needs, goals, and learning style, a private tutor can help you obtain placement in the collegiate English class that best reflects your talents and abilities. Beyond helping you review and sharpen your English skills, ACT Compass Writing Skills tutoring can help you acquire valuable test-taking strategies that can be useful on test day.
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