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Winson

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Winson

Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management
Winson's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I'm a rising senior at Boston University. I enjoy tutoring students and helping them grow towards their goal and succeed. During my spare time, I enjoy playing volleyball and learning how to cook.

Education

Boston University

Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management

Test Scores
ACT
33
Sarah

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Sarah

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Math 3

I am a Neuroscience and Behavior major at Columbia University. Although my major is centered in the STEM field, I am also passionate about human rights work, global engagement, and local outreach. While my future plans are subject to change, I see myself continuing in academia, going to medical scho...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Dana

Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy and American Institutions
Dana's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Middle School Math
Geometry

Public policy writing at the college level is essentially an exercise in tight, rule-governed prose — every sentence has to be clear, concise, and structurally sound, which is exactly what the ACT English section tests at speed. Dana applies that editorial training to the rhetorical strategy and con...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy and American Institutions

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1450
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

14+ years

William

Bachelor in Arts, English
William's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

I'm not tutoring, I love walking through New York for design inspiration and taking carpentry, metalworking, and illustration classes.

Education

Boston University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Justin

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics

University of Chicago

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Richard

Bachelor in Arts, Government
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra

Punctuation rules and rhetorical effectiveness questions trip up different types of students on ACT English, and Richard diagnoses which category is costing points before drilling the fixes. His 36 ACT composite means he's navigated every question type — comma splices, dangling modifiers, transition...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Government

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Vivian

Bachelor in Arts
Vivian's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Mathematics

After earning a perfect 36 on the ACT, Vivian developed a systematic method for the English section that sorts its 75 questions into a handful of recurring patterns: punctuation rules, pronoun agreement, sentence placement, and rhetorical strategy. She drills students on recognizing each pattern ins...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1530
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Liz

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Liz's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Running a tutoring program at a Boston charter school meant Liz spent years watching middle schoolers make the exact same grammar mistakes the ACT English section exploits — subject-verb disagreement buried inside long sentences, comma splices connecting independent clauses, and transitions that don...

Education

Simmons College

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sharan

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Sharan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
Calculus
Algebra

Scoring a perfect 36 ACT composite means Sharan didn't just survive the English section — she mastered the specific rhythm of its 75 questions in 45 minutes, where hesitating on even a few rhetorical strategy questions can tank your pacing. Her premed coursework at Cornell keeps her writing tight an...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1540
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Solange

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Solange's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
Public Speaking

I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Robert

Bachelor's
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
Trigonometry
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

Scoring a 36 ACT composite means Robert didn't just survive the English section's 45-minute sprint — he mastered the pacing and rule-application that turn it into one of the easiest places to gain points. He zeroes in on the verb tense and pronoun agreement questions that students often overthink, t...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Bachelor in Arts
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills

Michelle's background spans religious studies, literature, and college essay coaching — years of reading arguments closely and editing for clarity, which is the exact muscle the ACT English section tests under a 45-minute clock. She zeroes in on the rhetorical strategy questions (paragraph placement...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Charles

Masters, Biochemistry
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am currently interviewing for medical school for matriculation in August 2017.

Education

University of Cambridge

Masters, Biochemistry

Amherst College

Bachelors, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nicholas

Masters, French Linguistics and Pedagogy
Nicholas's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening

The ACT English section moves fast — 75 questions in 45 minutes — so recognizing punctuation errors, redundancy, and sentence-level organization has to become almost automatic. Nicholas treats each grammar rule as a small logical system, drawing on his linguistics training to show students the patte...

Education

Middlebury College

Masters, French Linguistics and Pedagogy

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors in Linguistics and Deaf Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Yocheved

Bachelor's
Yocheved's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT English
ACT Math

Scoring a 34 ACT composite means Yocheved knows firsthand how the English section tests punctuation rules, rhetorical strategy, and sentence structure in ways that look deceptively simple. She teaches students to spot the patterns behind comma-splice traps and redundancy questions so they can move t...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
ACT
34

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Frequently Asked Questions

ACT English tutoring focuses on the 45-minute section that tests grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills. Tutors help students master identifying errors in passages, understanding style and tone questions, and managing the fast pace of 75 questions in 45 minutes. The section emphasizes practical grammar rules and editing skills rather than memorization.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and consistency with practice. Students typically see 2-4 point improvements with focused tutoring over 8-12 weeks, though some see larger gains by addressing specific weak areas like comma usage or sentence combining. The key is identifying which grammar concepts and question types trip you up, then building targeted practice around those areas.

Many students struggle with pacing—rushing through passages and missing errors they'd catch with more time. Others find rhetorical questions (about style, tone, and organization) harder than grammar questions because they require deeper reading comprehension. Comma rules, pronoun agreement, and sentence structure problems are also frequent trouble spots that tutors help clarify with targeted practice.

During an initial session, a tutor will assess your current ACT English skills by reviewing a practice section or recent test results, identifying which grammar concepts and question types need work. You'll discuss your target score, timeline, and learning style, then create a personalized study plan that focuses on your specific weak areas rather than reviewing material you already know well.

A typical schedule includes one full-length practice test every 2-3 weeks to track progress and identify emerging patterns. Between tests, focus on targeted practice with individual question types and timed drills on specific grammar concepts. This approach gives you measurable feedback while allowing time to master skills before testing again.

Effective pacing strategies include reading the full sentence before answering (not just the underlined portion), skipping difficult questions and returning to them, and practicing with a timer to build speed without sacrificing accuracy. Tutors help you find the right balance—some students benefit from reading passages twice quickly, while others do better reading once carefully. Practice drills focused on your optimal pace make a real difference.

Comma usage, subject-verb agreement, pronoun reference, verb tense, and sentence structure are tested most frequently. Tutors prioritize these high-impact topics first, then move to less common concepts like parallel structure and modifier placement. Focusing on the 60-70% of rules that appear regularly is much more efficient than trying to memorize every grammar exception.

Varsity Tutors connects students in Staten Island with expert tutors who have deep knowledge of ACT English content and test-taking strategies. Tutors typically have strong backgrounds in English, education, or test prep, and understand how to break down grammar concepts clearly and build student confidence on this time-pressured section.

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