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Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ally
I am music educator passionate about providing you the individualized assistance you require. I believe in providing engaging, real-life applications of concepts to maximize student interest and growth in subject areas.
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Teacher Education

Certified Tutor
14+ years
I am one of a rare breed of native Arizonans born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. I graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in Astrophysics and a Master's degree in Teaching and Teacher Education. Before getting the master's degree in education I worked for NASA as an entry-...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Kelly
I'm Kelly and I love everything about language. I became an avid reader at a young age, and it's stuck with me my entire life. My favorite stories are those that engage both intellect and emotions. And I love the infinite possibilities that come with constructing a good story. I'm honored to serve a...
Burlington College
Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Alex
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 scienc...
Washington and Lee University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Mehek
I'm a performer at heart so I love to sing and dance; however, there's nothing better than a night on the town with a few friends!
Wellesley College
Bachelor in Arts, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jacob
The ACT Reading section isn't about being a strong reader — it's about answering 40 questions in 35 minutes, which means learning to extract evidence from passages at speed. Jacob's 35 ACT composite and his psychology and theater training give him a sharp eye for how arguments are structured and how...
Arizona State University
Master of Fine Arts, Theater Arts
Texas Christian University
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Certified Tutor
Lindsay
Lindsay's double grounding in biology and mathematics means she's comfortable with both the natural science passages that demand data-literate reading and the humanities passages that require tracking an author's shifting tone — two skills that rarely live in the same tutor. With a 35 ACT composite ...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Alice
Reading comprehension on the ACT is a speed game: four passages, ten questions each, thirty-five minutes total. Alice, who scored a 36 composite, teaches a deliberate strategy for each passage type — prose fiction, social science, humanities, natural science — because each one rewards a slightly dif...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Certified Tutor
Gordon
Teach for America gave Gordon years of practice adapting reading strategies across grade levels — from elementary phonics to college-level scientific literature — which means he understands how different students get stuck on the ACT Reading section's four passage types for very different reasons. H...
Arizona State University
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
Sam
I am not studying or performing research, I enjoy playing video games, card games, or role-playing games with my friends. I also am an amateur engineer, participating in the online community of laser enthusiasts. Together, we construct circuitry, design housings, and align lenses to create not laser...
Arizona State University
Bachelors, Physics, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Brodie
I'm a graduate of Arizona State University with Barrett, the Honors College. I received my BSE in biomedical engineering in 2022 and I'll finish my education with an MS in 2023. I've tutored math (K-12) since 2016 with an emphasis on algebra and high school test prep concepts. It's never too early o...
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Galen
Every ACT Reading passage is a short argument or narrative that has to be decoded in roughly nine minutes, which is less a reading test than a reasoning test. That distinction matters to Galen, whose philosophy degree was essentially four years of timed close reading under pressure. He teaches stude...
Stanford University
Bachelor's degree
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Naveen
I'm a rising sophomore at Georgia Institute of Technology. I love teaching and got a lot of practice from tutoring my brother. Physics is probably my favorite subject to teach.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Certified Tutor
Adrian
I'm a 24-year old teacher/tutor. I am a very personable, outgoing person and I enjoy making connections with others- especially when I can make people feel comfortable no matter what the setting- and I find that those who have less to say usually have the most important things to say! Tutoring provi...
Arizona State University
Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
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Varsity Tutors matches Glendale students with expert ACT Reading tutors for 1-on-1 instruction. We pair each student with a tutor based on their specific needs, learning style, and goals.
Whether you need homework help, exam prep, or want to get ahead, our ACT Reading tutors are ready to help.
Common challenges include gaps from earlier material, difficulty with specific concepts, and trouble applying learning to new problems. These issues can snowball quickly in ACT Reading.
A tutor identifies where you're stuck, fills in gaps, and provides targeted practice. The 1-on-1 format means you get help exactly where you need it.
Tutors work with your student's actual coursework—homework assignments, class notes, and upcoming tests. This keeps tutoring directly relevant to what's happening in the classroom.
When you share information about your student's school and curriculum, we can match you with a tutor who has relevant experience.
All tutors complete background checks, credential verification, and teaching evaluation. Many of our ACT Reading tutors hold advanced degrees or have years of teaching experience.
You can review tutor profiles to find someone with the right background for your student's level and needs.
Many students see improved grades within a few weeks, along with better understanding of ACT Reading concepts and more confidence tackling challenging material.
Tutors track progress and adjust their approach to ensure continued improvement.
Most students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week. More frequent sessions help if your student is significantly behind or has an important exam coming up.
Your tutor can recommend a schedule based on your student's specific situation and goals.
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You can discuss pricing during your consultation to find what works best.
Your tutor will assess where your student is, discuss goals, and start working on priority areas. Most students bring current homework or upcoming test material to focus on.
By the end, you'll have a clear sense of how the tutor can help and a plan for moving forward.
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