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Samuel
BA University of Chicago
6+ Years Tutoring

Most students lose points on ACT Reading not because they can't comprehend the passages but because they spend too long on the wrong details. Samuel teaches a passage-mapping strategy that prioritizes locating evidence quickly over reading every word — an approach sharpened by his own 35 composite and years of close reading across literature and philosophy. His dual background in statistics and humanities means he's equally comfortable with the science-based and literary passages.

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Mary
MS Marquette University • BA Eastern Michigan University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a bilingual school-based speech-language pathologist in Milwaukee. I have been working in the schools for over 4 years supporting Spanish speaking students with communication disorders. I completed my Master's in speech-language pathology from Marquette University in 2016. I have also tutored students of all grade levels in Spanish, math, reading and writing for over 8 years, and enjoy supporting learners so they can be successful at school and work towards their goals for the future. I work on a daily basis to support English language learners and students with special needs, and have tutored students from many diverse backgrounds. My approach to tutoring is identifying each individual's strengths and skills, and teaching specific strategies so the student can feel empowered to support their own learning. I am patient, thorough, and receptive to how each student learns best.

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Taylor
BA Arizona State University
14+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT Reading struggles come down to time, not ability — four passages in 35 minutes leaves no room for re-reading. Taylor teaches a deliberate annotation method that captures main claims and tone on the first pass, so students spend their limited seconds answering rather than searching. Her approach is especially effective on the dual-passage comparison format that trips up even strong readers.

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Daniel
BA University of Wisconsin Madison
9+ Years Tutoring

Reading dense passages under time pressure is essentially what journalists do every day, and Daniel brings that trained eye to the ACT Reading section. He teaches students to identify the question types — main idea, inference, vocabulary in context — and match each one to a specific strategy so they stop re-reading entire passages and start finding answers efficiently.

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Tracy
BA University of Pennsylvania
6+ Years Tutoring

Tracy's strategy for ACT Reading starts with the dual-passage comparison questions, which she considers the section's biggest point opportunities once students learn to read structurally. Instead of re-reading entire passages, she teaches a targeted annotation method — marking tone shifts, key claims, and concession language on the first pass so answers come faster on the second. Her 36 composite reflects how well this approach scales across all four passage types.

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Amber
BA Dartmouth College
1+ Years Tutoring

Reading dense paired passages on natural science or social studies under a strict time limit is a learned skill, not a talent you either have or don't. Amber walks students through active-reading strategies — annotation shortcuts, evidence-matching for inference questions, and how to handle "EXCEPT" and "NOT" traps — that turn the ACT Reading section into a systematic process. Her 35 composite and 5.0 rating back up the approach.

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Elyse
BA Stanford University
6+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT Reading mistakes happen not because students can't read, but because they spend too long on the passage and rush through the questions. Elyse, who scored a 35 composite, teaches a passage-mapping technique that identifies the author's argument structure in under three minutes, leaving more time for the detail and inference questions that actually determine scores. She tailors the approach based on which passage types — natural science, humanities, prose fiction — give each student the most trouble.

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Quinn
BA University of Notre Dame
6+ Years Tutoring

Quinn's political science training — where every reading assignment meant sifting through competing policy arguments and identifying whose evidence actually held up — built exactly the kind of active reading the ACT demands. With a 35 composite and a 5.0 student rating, Quinn teaches students to spot how wrong answer choices twist an author's claim through small scope changes or word substitutions, especially on the social science and humanities passages where persuasive language can blur the line between what's stated and what's implied.

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Patrick
BA University of Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

Double-majoring in English Literature and Linguistics at the University of Chicago meant Patrick spent four years dissecting how authors construct meaning at every level — from individual word choices up through the rhetorical arc of a full argument — which is exactly what the ACT Reading section's inference and author-purpose questions are testing. His 35 ACT composite and background teaching critical reading to everyone from fifth graders to business professionals means he can adjust his explanations on the fly depending on where a student's comprehension breaks down. He zeroes in on the linguistic signals — hedging language, contrast markers, shifts in register — that reliably distinguish correct answers from near-misses.

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Philip
BA University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Illinois. All throughout High School I found that the best way to learn was from my peers. It was always hard to get relatable help from my teachers, so I relied on helping and getting help from my fellow students. I have a lot of experience tutoring low and high level math courses, and I believe my youth and experience helps me relate to students and help them the ways I remember needing help in. My philosophy with tutoring is to focus on the fundamental ideas and concepts, using intuitive situations that build on each other to help understand complex ideas.

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Thomas
BA Carleton College
1+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT Reading mistakes come not from misunderstanding the passage but from falling for answer choices that are almost right. Thomas, who earned a 36 composite, teaches a systematic elimination method that anchors every answer to specific lines in the text. That discipline turns a section many students call unpredictable into one of the most improvable.

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Adam
Current Undergrad Student, German University of Wisconsin Madison
8+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT Reading mistakes come from spending too long on one passage or second-guessing answers that were right the first time. Adam, who earned a 35 ACT composite, teaches a pacing strategy that allocates time by passage type and a method for eliminating wrong answers using direct textual evidence. He's an avid reader himself, which keeps his comprehension instincts sharp.

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Alexander
BA Brown University
5+ Years Tutoring

Alexander's 35 ACT composite reflects someone who knows how to work through dense passages quickly — but his political science training is what sharpens his Reading coaching, since it built the habit of tracking how authors frame arguments and deploy evidence across social science and humanities texts. He teaches students to read answer choices as carefully as passages, catching the scope traps and unsupported inferences that cost easy points.

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Joel
Current Undergrad, Physics Cornell University
10+ Years Tutoring

Most students treat ACT Reading as a speed test, but Joel reframes it as a strategy exercise — deciding how much of each passage to read closely, where to skim, and how to match answer choices back to specific lines. With a 35 ACT composite and a genuine love of books and reading, he's built an efficient approach that keeps accuracy high even under tight time pressure.

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Abrahim
BA University of California Los Angeles • Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine Medical College of Wisconsin
4+ Years Tutoring

The ACT Reading section isn't really about reading — it's about extracting specific evidence under a tight time constraint across four passage types. Abrahim scored a 34 ACT composite and teaches a systematic approach to each passage: identify the question type, locate the relevant lines, and eliminate answer choices that distort the text. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Abhinav
BA Tulane University of Louisiana
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a sophomore at Tulane University. I am working towards a degree in neuroscience in the College of Science. Previously, I have tutored elementary-high school students in math and reading and assisted with ACT prep for high school students. I am most passionate about mathematics and standardized test prep as I had struggled through those experiences myself and love helping others excel in these difficult departments. I believe gaining a solid understanding of a topic is critical to the long term success of all students. In my free time, I enjoy running, volunteering as an EMT, and spending time with my dog.

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Mark
BA Tufts University
6+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT Reading struggles come down to one thing: students try to fully absorb each passage before touching the questions, and they run out of time. Mark teaches an evidence-hunting approach — skimming for structure, then going back to the text with a specific question in mind — that turns a 35-minute sprint into something manageable. His own 34 ACT composite came partly from mastering exactly this kind of strategic reading.

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Josh
BA University of Wisconsin Madison
6+ Years Tutoring
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Nicole
BA Liberty University
7+ Years Tutoring

Speed is the real challenge on ACT Reading: four passages, 40 questions, 35 minutes. Nicole teaches a deliberate annotation strategy that keeps students anchored in the text so they aren't rereading entire paragraphs to answer inference and tone questions. Her own 33 composite and 5.0 tutoring rating show the approach translates into results.

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Jacob
MS Illinois State University • BA Arizona State University
10+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT Reading mistakes happen not because students misunderstand the passage, but because they fall for answer choices that subtly shift the scope of what the author actually said — a distinction Jacob's communication training makes him especially sharp at catching. His graduate work in rhetoric means he teaches students to isolate an author's precise claim and test each answer against it, particularly on the paired-viewpoint and social science passages where persuasive framing blurs the line between argument and evidence. His 33 ACT composite and 4.9 student rating back that up.

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Eitan
BA University of Wisconsin Madison
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a martial arts enthusiast, training Judo and Jiu Jitsu nearly every day of the week. In my down time, I like to play guitar and read popular scientific literature.

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Maddy
BA Vanderbilt University
8+ Years Tutoring

I am studying Economics and Business with a Spanish minor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math and Spanish for elementary and middle school students. I look forward to working with you!

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Connor
BA University of Wisconsin Madison
9+ Years Tutoring

I am going into my junior year of college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I am double majoring in Finance and Applied Math. I get along with everyone and have experience tutoring in many math subjects as well as for the ACT Math and Science sections. I will be staying in Madison for the summer. Feel free to reach out to me. I would be happy to help in any way possible.

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Zach
Current Undergrad, Biochemistry University of Wisconsin Madison
1+ Years Tutoring

Most students lose points on ACT Reading not because they can't read, but because they spend too long hunting for answers in the wrong places. Zach teaches a passage-mapping technique that cuts down search time on the Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science passages. His own 33 composite came partly from treating this section as a strategy problem rather than a reading assignment.

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George
BA University of Wisconsin Madison
6+ Years Tutoring

I am an upcoming Sophomore studying Finance with a pre-med interest within the Wisconsin School of Business. Please feel comfortable contacting me with any types of questions! I am extremely passionate about using my own personal experience and style to help any type of student excel in a variety of courses. I believe traditional learning environments can oftentimes overcomplicate topics, and my primary goal is to look at things from a different angle/perspective to truly understand the given material. I'm looking forward to getting through this together!

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Marit
BA St. Olaf College
6+ Years Tutoring

I'm fluent in R, Python, SQL, and M (MUMPS). This September I will be pursuing a Master's degree in data science. I'm available to tutor GRE, ACT, and SAT math as well as other math, statistics, and economics subjects. Although I am most passionate about math, I'm also happy to help students with general testing strategies and preparation for the other parts of the standardized exams.

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Megan
BA Washington University in St. Louis
9+ Years Tutoring

I am current a student at University of Virginia Darden School of Business pursuing my MBA. I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2018 with a major in Mathematics with a Focus in Statistics and minors in Economics and Psychology. I have always loved helping others learn math - from my younger teammates on the varsity women's soccer team to my little brother in high school to my Little Sister through Big Brothers Big Sisters, passing the knowledge of understanding math has been something I have always been passionate about.

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Shona
BA Johns Hopkins University
7+ Years Tutoring

I am a passionate tutor of several subjects, with an emphasis on high school math. I attended Johns Hopkins University and spent a semester abroad in Seville, Spain. Since graduating in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, I have worked in software development, education, and the performing arts -- I like a bit of variety to keep life interesting! I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Policy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. My personal interests include dance, cooking, and podcasts.

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Cole
Undergraduate Degree UW Madison
10+ Years Tutoring

Most students lose points on ACT Reading not because they can't comprehend the passages, but because they spend too long on them. Cole teaches a triage strategy — how to skim for structure, locate evidence quickly, and eliminate answer choices that sound right but don't match the text. His systematic, engineering-trained mindset turns a section that feels subjective into something much more manageable.

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Breanna
MS DePaul University • BA University of Wisconsin Madison
6+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 32 on the ACT taught Breanna that the Reading section rewards a specific skill: finding where the passage supports an answer, not where it merely mentions the topic. She walks students through active annotation strategies for each passage type — prose fiction, social science, humanities, and natural science — so they approach the section with a plan instead of reading passively and hoping for the best.

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Samantha
Current Undergrad, Microbiology, Genetics UW Madison
1+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT Reading mistakes come from running out of time, not from misunderstanding the passages. Samantha teaches an active-reading method that prioritizes locating evidence quickly over reading every word — a strategy that's especially useful on the natural science and social science passages where dense detail can slow students down. She holds a 5.0 client rating.

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Dylan
BA Washington University in St. Louis
9+ Years Tutoring

I am dedicated to employing practical, time-efficient study solutions to help prospective medical school applicants reach their goals

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Sarah
BA Loyola University-Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a student at Loyola University in Chicago with an undeclared major in the field of psychology. I love to learn, and I enjoy helping others find their own love of learning while achieving their academic goals. I have worked with kindergartners, high school students, and many grades in between. I have tutored students in math, reading, spelling, writing, and science. Of these, my favorite has to be math, because I find it to be the most concrete and logical. However, I aspire to spend more time reading and discussing fiction, both professionally and casually. When I'm not reading or watching Netflix, I like hiking and exploring different parts of the city.

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Alex
BA Washington and Lee University
6+ Years Tutoring

Medical school at the University of Arizona means Alex reads hundreds of pages of dense, unfamiliar material every week — the same core skill the ACT Reading section tests under a 35-minute clock. With a perfect 36 ACT composite, he teaches students to attack the paired viewpoints and natural science passages by isolating each author's claim before looking at answer choices, which eliminates the subtle scope-shift traps that cost most test-takers points. Rated 4.8 by students.

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Enrico
BA Massachusetts Institute of Technology
6+ Years Tutoring

I am in my second year at MIT studying mathematics, and I am currently doing a research project in Spectral Graph Theory. I have been a tutor since my junior year in high school, and I enjoy teaching all levels of math; everything from pre-algebra through calculus and linear algebra! I focus primarily on making sure that the definitions and processes given in class make intuitive sense, so that math can begin to feel like second nature.

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Liz
MS Simmons College • BA Washington University in St. Louis
1+ Years Tutoring

The ACT Reading section rewards students who can quickly identify an author's purpose, trace argument structure, and distinguish between what a passage states and what it implies. Liz scored a 34 ACT composite and draws on her history and humanities training at Washington University in St. Louis to teach the kind of close reading that makes 40-minute, four-passage sets manageable. Her background in special education also means she's skilled at adapting pacing and comprehension strategies to fit each student's processing style.

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Benjamin
BA University of Notre Dame
5+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Ryne
BA Stanford University
6+ Years Tutoring

Ryne earned a perfect 36 ACT composite, which means he knows firsthand how to handle the Reading section's brutal pacing — 40 questions in 35 minutes with no room for second-guessing. His political science training built a habit of quickly dissecting competing claims in dense texts, and he applies that to teaching students how dual passages and paired questions try to blur the line between an author's actual position and a tempting distortion. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Alyssa
BA Texas Christian University • Doctor of Science, Physical Therapy Texas Woman's University
4+ Years Tutoring

The ACT Reading section gives students just 35 minutes for four dense passages, which means raw reading speed matters less than knowing where to look. Alyssa teaches a passage-mapping strategy that pinpoints main claims and key details before touching the questions — an approach refined from her own 35 composite score. She's rated 5.0 by students.

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Richard
BA Harvard University
1+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Score improvements depend on your starting point and how consistently you practice, but most students see meaningful gains within 4-8 weeks of focused tutoring. The ACT Reading section rewards strategic approach and practice—many students improve 2-4 points by mastering question types, improving pacing, and learning to identify what test makers are actually asking. Your first session will help identify your specific weak areas so a tutor can create a targeted improvement plan.

Pacing is one of the biggest challenges on ACT Reading—you have about 8-9 minutes per passage, which feels tight. Expert tutors teach strategic reading techniques like active annotation, identifying main ideas quickly, and knowing which questions to tackle first. Rather than reading every word carefully, you'll learn to skim efficiently while capturing the passage structure, then use that roadmap to answer questions faster and more accurately.

The ACT Reading section tests five core question types: main idea/purpose, detail questions, inference questions, vocabulary-in-context, and function/structure questions. Each type requires a slightly different approach—detail questions reward careful re-reading, while inference questions need you to read between the lines. A tutor will help you recognize each type instantly and develop a specific strategy for answering it accurately under time pressure.

The best way is through diagnostic practice tests—taking full timed sections and analyzing which passage types and question types give you trouble. Some students struggle with dense science passages, others with humanities or social studies. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who will review your practice tests, identify patterns in your mistakes, and focus your study time on the passage types and strategies that will have the biggest impact on your score.

Test anxiety often comes from feeling unprepared or unsure of your approach. Working with a tutor builds confidence through repeated practice with real ACT questions, learning proven strategies, and getting immediate feedback on what's working. As you see your accuracy improve and your timing get faster, the anxiety naturally decreases—you're replacing panic with a solid game plan and the muscle memory that comes from deliberate practice.

Consistent practice beats cramming—aim for 3-4 focused practice sessions per week, with each session including full timed passages or sections rather than scattered questions. Quality matters more than quantity; working through 2-3 passages with detailed review of your mistakes is more effective than rushing through 10. Your tutor will help you build a sustainable study schedule that fits your timeline and gradually increases difficulty as you improve.

Your first session focuses on assessment and planning. You'll likely take a diagnostic practice test or work through a few passages while your tutor observes your approach, pacing, and where you're losing points. From there, the tutor will discuss your goals, identify your biggest challenges, and outline a personalized study plan with specific strategies and practice materials. This foundation makes all your future sessions more targeted and effective.

While ACT Reading is the same nationwide, students in Milwaukee benefit from tutors who understand local school curricula and testing patterns. With 16 school districts and varying preparation levels across the area, personalized tutoring helps you address your specific gaps rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. Varsity Tutors connects Milwaukee students with expert tutors who can adapt their teaching to your school's pace and your individual learning style.

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