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I am a patient, intellectual, and calm college student at the University of Michigan passionate about tutoring others to improve their proficiency in a wide variety of subjects. I teach students by creating individualized plans that cater to the strengths and weaknesses of the student. I work hard and as long as it takes to ensure that the student derives maximum benefit. I love teaching a wide variety of subjects, and have a speciality in standardized tests.

I am a Yale graduate with over 8 years experience tutoring students from a variety of backgrounds. I recently graduated from the Yale School of Public Health with a MPH concentrating in Epidemiology and Global Health. I also received my B.S. from Yale with a double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French. I have experience both leading group classes and working with students one on one. I will respond to a student's strengths, weaknesses, and learning style in order to help them succeed and make the most of our time together. I earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, 2280 on the SAT, and qualified as a National Merit Scholar on the PSAT. I look forward to working with you!
I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital.
Most ACT Reading mistakes come from time pressure, not comprehension — students understand passages but can't consistently answer 40 questions in 35 minutes. Elliot teaches a triage strategy: how to identify question types, when to skim versus close-read, and how to eliminate answer choices that paraphrase the passage just enough to seem right. Rated 5.0 by students.
Scoring a 36 ACT composite means Vivian didn't just read the passages — she learned to dismantle them, distinguishing between what the author states explicitly and what's merely implied. Her approach to the Reading section zeroes in on how to handle the dual-passage comparisons and inference questions that trip up even strong readers. Rated 4.9 by students.
Having studied political science at the University of Chicago — where the Core Curriculum demands rapid synthesis of dense, argument-heavy readings across disciplines — Asta built the exact close-reading stamina the ACT Reading section punishes students for lacking. She teaches students to identify an author's central claim and track how supporting evidence is layered through each paragraph, which turns detail and inference questions into targeted lookups rather than full re-reads. Her 35 ACT composite and 5.0 student rating speak for themselves.
I'm not tutoring, I love walking through New York for design inspiration and taking carpentry, metalworking, and illustration classes.
I'm Lizz, a middle school math teacher working in Chicago Public Schools. I love to see students go from describing themselves as "not a math person" to feeling like they meet exciting challenges in math and other parts of their lives. Even though I love working in the classroom, I feel like tutoring allows me to make more of an impact and connect with students.
I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Finance/Economics major and a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I am a passionate student in the math and business realms, as I enjoy the intuitiveness of the former and the real-world potential of the latter. During classes in middle and high school, I developed a reputation of being a good source of help within my classes in a non-tutor capacity, and grew that into a peer tutor role a couple times a week during lunch my senior year of high school. What I hope to accomplish with my tutoring is ensure that you not only achieve your desired grade/score, but see how the different concepts relate to each other in the bigger picture. The more important part is to critically think about the subject matter in other, more unfamiliar contexts. Also, in my math subjects, I seek to provide personal secrets in realms including quicker computation strategies, unique acronyms for certain rules, and other intuitive shortcuts.
I am excited to help anyone who might need it!
A government major at Harvard, Richard spent his coursework doing exactly what the ACT Reading section rewards: rapidly digesting competing political arguments, identifying an author's central claim, and distinguishing stated evidence from implied conclusions — skills that map directly onto the social science and humanities passages. His perfect 36 ACT composite means he's navigated every passage type under real testing pressure and knows which time-management habits actually hold up when the clock is running.
The ACT Reading section punishes students who read passively — four passages in 35 minutes requires a deliberate strategy for extracting main ideas and locating evidence fast. David, who scored a 36 composite, teaches a structured approach to each passage type so students spend less time rereading and more time answering confidently.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvement depends on your starting point and how actively you engage with your tutor. Many students see 2-4 point improvements within a few months of consistent practice, though some improve more significantly. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's pacing, vocabulary in context, or understanding complex passages—and working with a tutor who can target those gaps with focused strategies.
Most students struggle with finishing all five passages within the 35-minute window while maintaining accuracy. The ACT Reading section requires you to read strategically rather than carefully re-reading every line. A tutor can teach you how to identify key information quickly, skip less important details, and manage your time across different passage types—which is often the difference between rushing through the last passage and completing it with confidence.
Yes. The ACT Reading section tests several question types: main idea, detail questions, inference, vocabulary in context, and author's purpose. Most students find inference questions and vocabulary-in-context questions most challenging because they require deeper comprehension rather than simple fact-finding. A tutor can help you recognize question patterns, understand what each type is really asking, and develop strategies specific to each format.
Your first session focuses on assessment and planning. Your tutor will likely have you complete a timed practice section or full-length test to identify your current score, understand your pacing patterns, and pinpoint which passage types and question formats give you the most trouble. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan that targets your specific weaknesses while building on your strengths.
Practice tests are essential—they're the best way to build the stamina and timing skills you need for test day. Taking full-length, timed practice tests helps you identify patterns in your mistakes and get comfortable with the pressure of working within 35 minutes. Your tutor can use practice test results to guide your study focus and help you track improvement over time, making each practice session more purposeful.
Not in the traditional sense. ACT Reading tests vocabulary in context, meaning you need to understand word meanings based on how they're used in the passage, not from memorized definitions. However, building familiarity with common academic and challenging words helps you read faster and with more confidence. Your tutor can teach you strategies for decoding unfamiliar words from context clues rather than relying on a vocabulary list.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or unsure about what to expect. Working with a tutor builds confidence through repeated practice with real ACT passages, familiarity with question formats, and proven strategies you can rely on. Knowing exactly what to do when you encounter a difficult passage or question type reduces panic and helps you stay focused during the actual test.
Look for a tutor with proven experience teaching ACT Reading and a track record of helping students improve their scores. They should understand the specific challenges of the reading section—pacing, inference questions, and passage complexity—and be able to teach you strategies tailored to your learning style. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in Honolulu who specialize in ACT prep and can create a personalized approach based on your goals and timeline.
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