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Yash

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Yash

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, General
Yash's other Tutor Subjects
Competition Math
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Calculus

I am a sophomore at the Georgia Institute of Technology and am working towards a major in Computer Engineering. I have been tutoring students of all ages and backgrounds in various math topics ranging from elementary school math to AP Calculus throughout high school. I love teaching math and always ...

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36
Vansh

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Vansh

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Vansh's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches

I am currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I am also a graduate of the high school International Baccalaureate Program. I have informal experience tutoring high school physics, but am most passionate about tutoring students for the...

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1520
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Priya

Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology
Priya's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I am currently a student at the University of Central Florida, majoring in Biotechnology and in the Burnett Medical Scholars Program.

Education

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michael

BFA
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
IB Physics
ACT
Mandarin Chinese 1

Reading four dense passages in 35 minutes forces a different kind of reading than most high schoolers are used to — it's about locating evidence fast, not savoring prose. Michael, who earned a 36 composite, teaches a passage-mapping technique that turns each section into a scavenger hunt for the spe...

Education

NYU Shanghai

BFA

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1590
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Veena

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology and Immunology
Veena's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
AP Physics 2

I'm Veena and I recently graduated from the University of Miami with a B.S. in Microbiology and Immunology with Chemistry and English Literature as my minors. I've tutored at a Math and Reading learning center in high school and became an employee of the Academic Resource Center at UM where I tutore...

Education

University of Miami

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology and Immunology

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Parker

Current Undergrad, Computer Science, Studio Art
Parker's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Reading
6th-12th Grade Math
6th-12th Grade Writing
Pre-Algebra

Reading four dense passages in 35 minutes trips up even strong readers who don't have a system. Parker, who scored a 36 composite, teaches a passage-mapping technique that prioritizes identifying the author's argument structure before touching the questions. His dual background in computer science a...

Education

University of Miami

Current Undergrad, Computer Science, Studio Art

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Anthony

Masters, Mathematics Education
Anthony's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

I am no longer by their side. I seldom have students rely on "tricks"; instead, students will learn the underlying reasoning so that they can extend their solving methods to new related problem types. I look forward to applying my years of tutoring and teaching experience to help many motivated stud...

Education

Florida International University

Masters, Mathematics Education

University of Miami

Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1430
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Ankit

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Computer Science
Ankit's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I am Ankit Jajoo. I am enrolled in Duke University Class of 2022 studying neuroscience and computer science. STEM is my number one passion, while history is my number one interest. Humanities and STEM not only coexist, but work together often in life. While STEM provides the foundation for the futur...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Computer Science

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1580
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Abigail

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Abigail's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I am graduated from Penn State University in Industrial Engineering in 2017. I've tutored ever since I was in high school, and I love helping people! I like to help my students understand math (and other topics) instead of just doing it blindly. My goal is to help my students improve their math (and...

Education

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Destiny

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Destiny's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

The ACT Reading section isn't about being a strong reader — it's about extracting answers from four dense passages in 35 minutes. Destiny, who earned a 35 ACT composite, breaks down each passage type (prose fiction, social science, humanities, natural science) and teaches students how to identify wh...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Cavan

Bachelor's
Cavan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Statistics

The ACT Reading section gives students just 8 minutes and 45 seconds per passage, which means raw reading speed matters less than knowing what to look for. Cavan teaches a passage-mapping approach — tagging tone shifts, argument structure, and key claims on the first read — that turns each question ...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Harrison

Bachelor of Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Harrison's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Middle School Math
Calculus

The ACT Reading section rewards students who can quickly identify an author's purpose, trace an argument's structure, and distinguish supported claims from inference — all under tight time pressure. Harrison scored a 35 ACT composite and teaches a passage-mapping strategy that cuts down re-reading a...

Education

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Olivia

Bachelors, American Studies
Olivia's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SSAT- Middle Level

The ACT Reading section isn't really testing how well you read — it's testing how quickly you can locate evidence and match it to tricky answer choices across four dense passages. Olivia scored a 34 ACT composite and teaches students to distinguish between what a passage actually says and what it me...

Education

Yale University

Bachelors, American Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Kaitlyn

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kaitlyn's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade Math
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

Most ACT Reading struggles come down to time — students understand the passages fine but can't process four of them in 35 minutes. Kaitlyn teaches an active-reading method that involves marking key claims and transition words on the first pass, which cuts down on re-reading when answering detail and...

Education

Fairfield University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Lia

Bachelor's
Lia's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus

I am a certified Math 5-9 Teacher in FL. I taught middle and high school for two years. I am a graduate of Florida State University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Social Science with a focus in Public Administration and Sociology. After graduation, I took a gap year before graduate school to ...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1470
ACT
34

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