The ACT Reading section gives students just 35 minutes for four dense passages — a pace that rewards strategy as much as comprehension. Kerr teaches a passage-mapping technique that isolates each paragraph's purpose so students can answer detail and inference questions without rereading entire sections. He earned a 36 ACT composite and brings that same efficiency-minded approach to every practice set.

Most ACT Reading mistakes happen not because students misunderstand the passage but because they misread what the question is actually asking — "main idea" vs. "the author suggests" require completely different retrieval strategies. Eileen, a Vanderbilt neuroscience major who scored a 36 composite, walks students through a passage-mapping technique that cuts rereading time dramatically and keeps evidence-based answers distinct from inference questions.

I am an Undergraduate Student at Vanderbilt University. With years of tutoring experience and a solid academic foundation, I am fully equipped to teach in various subjects at many different levels.

I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!

The ACT Reading section rewards a specific kind of speed — knowing when to skim for structure and when to slow down for inference questions. Michelle scored a 36 composite and teaches students to identify question types quickly so they can allocate their time where it actually matters across the prose fiction, social science, humanities, and natural science passages.

I am a freshman at Vanderbilt University studying biochemistry and involved in analytical chemistry research. Despite my studies being very science oriented, I also enjoy studying English and the humanities. I'd be happy to tutor you in any of these areas!

Before arriving at Vanderbilt's engineering program, Nat spent a summer teaching SSAT prep and reading classes to middle schoolers through Higher Achievement in D.C. — experience that built a practical sense for how younger and less confident readers approach timed comprehension tasks. With a 35 ACT composite and dual training in math and computer science, Nat brings a systematic, evidence-first approach to the reading section, teaching students to eliminate answer choices by tracing each one back to a specific line in the passage.

I am a student at the University of Denver! I've tutored people informally for a few years now, and I'm excited to work with Varsity. I can help with math up to pre-calculus, grammar, and especially biology. Science was my favorite subject in school!

Speed is the real enemy on ACT Reading — four passages in 35 minutes leaves almost no room for re-reading. Dennis, who scored a 34 ACT composite, teaches a triage approach: how to identify passage structure quickly, distinguish main claims from supporting details, and eliminate answer choices that subtly distort what the text says. His background in both science and humanities means he's equally comfortable coaching students through the natural science and literary narrative passages.

I am today, and is something I love to share with the students I teach.

After earning a 32 on the ACT, Alexander developed a passage-mapping technique for the Reading section that cuts down on the back-and-forth between questions and text. He's especially sharp on the social science and humanities passages, where his history background at Vanderbilt gives him a natural edge in parsing dense arguments and author tone.

I'm not striving towards that lofty goal, I'm trying to relax by doing yoga, reading novels, and eating lots of cupcakes.

Most ACT Reading mistakes happen not because students misunderstand the passage but because they fall for answer choices that are almost right. Miah's approach, refined through her own 34-composite performance, trains students to eliminate distractors by pinpointing exactly where in the text each answer is — or isn't — supported. Her 5.0 rating speaks to how well this method clicks.

I am a Chemical and Bimolecular Engineering PhD student at Vanderbilt University. I have my B.S. and M.S. in Bioengineering and have been tutoring for 3+ years. I am looking forward to tutoring you and helping in any way I can! Feel free to contact me!

I am a recent graduate of Vanderbilt University where I received a BS in Human and Organizational Development. I also minored in Quantitative Methods and have a passion for statistics. I have spent time living in France and England and love to travel. My time abroad has cultivated a love of language and writing and how to use academic tools in order to create opportunities in life beyond the classroom. I am excited about helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.

I am a rising sophomore at the University of Alabama and I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I have been working with fellow students ever since kindergarten with questions they had on the subject matter the teacher was going over or on concepts from other classes I had previously taken. I personally enjoy tutoring many areas of mathematics. Math has always been my favorite subject as many of the concepts come easy to me upon initially learning them. My personal way of tutoring involves breaking down the problem into its individual concepts and making sure the student understands each of the concepts and then moving on to explain how the concepts tie together into the problem.

Most ACT Reading mistakes come from misreading what the question is actually asking, not from failing to understand the passage. Matthew, who holds an English degree and a 34 ACT composite, teaches students to distinguish between "according to the passage" questions and inference questions, then match their reading speed and annotation strategy accordingly.

Scoring well on ACT Reading comes down to extracting main ideas and locating evidence under serious time pressure. Meredith, who scored a 33 ACT composite and reads voraciously as an English major, teaches active-reading strategies that cut through dense passages in social science, humanities, and natural science. Her approach turns a speed problem into a technique problem.

I am a second-year student at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. I am double majoring in Cognitive Studies and Psychology with a minor in Computer Science. I have tutored high school and middle school subjects, standardized test prep, and helped students build college applications in Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT. I have tutored in a range of subjects but particularly enjoy helping students gain both the skills and confidence needed to excel at essay writing. In my free time, I like to read non-fiction in a variety of subjects, SCUBA dive, and have recently taken up knitting. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals!

Speed is the real obstacle on ACT Reading: four passages, 40 questions, 35 minutes. Grant teaches a passage-mapping technique that lets students locate evidence without rereading entire paragraphs, which alone can recover five or more missed questions. With a 33 ACT composite and a 5.0 client rating, he knows how to turn timed-section practice into consistent score gains.

I am a student at Southern Adventist University who will be applying to medical school in a year.

I am a rising sophomore at Emory University working towards a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology, as well as a minor in global health, culture, and society. I tutored in multiple subject areas in high school as a peer tutor as well as a tutor to younger students in elementary and middle school. I also tutored elementary school students in multiple subject areas during my first year at Emory. I tutor in many subjects, but have always been passionate specifically about tutoring in math. I have been tutored by peers many times throughout high school and college in different subjects, including the ACT. I found unique ways to solve problems and expand my problem solving skills through this, especially because I felt as though my peers were better able to relate to me, and therefore cater to my needs as a student. My approach is catered specifically to each student by first learning how he or she best learns, and then using tactics that will benefit them the most as they learn and grow as a student.

I am passionate about helping others learn foreign languages! I have been studying Spanish for 6 years now and am now proficient on the professional level. As a graduate with a degree in Spanish with an education licensure, I look forward to helping others understand this beautiful language better! I always look to help students reach their goals with the language whether it's reaching proficiency, keeping up the skills, or simply learning how to use the language well enough for an upcoming test. Regardless, I aim to help others understand and appreciate Spanish and other languages in general.

The ACT Reading section rewards students who can quickly distinguish between what a passage says and what it implies — a skill Lawrence sharpened through his dual focus on chemistry and English at Vanderbilt. His 33 ACT composite means he's tested under real pressure and developed strategies for pacing across the four passage types, from social science to literary narrative. He teaches students to identify answer traps by reading for argument structure rather than hunting for keywords.

Speed is usually the biggest obstacle on ACT Reading — four dense passages in 35 minutes leaves almost no room for re-reading. Maggie teaches a passage-mapping technique that prioritizes locating evidence over deep comprehension on the first pass, which frees up time for the trickiest inference and vocabulary-in-context questions. Her 35 ACT composite and 5.0 rating speak to how well this approach translates to real score gains.

Speed is usually the real enemy on ACT Reading, not comprehension. Marjorie teaches students a deliberate passage-mapping strategy — identifying the author's argument structure and tone markers on the first read — so they can answer inference and detail questions without rereading entire paragraphs. She scored a 34 composite and is rated 5.0 by her students.

William's linguistics training at Boston University — where he studied how languages structure meaning — gives him an unusual edge on ACT Reading: he teaches students to recognize how authors signal their argument through word choice, sentence structure, and paragraph transitions, which is exactly what inference and tone questions test. His 32 ACT composite and 4.9 student rating reflect an approach rooted in how language actually works rather than generic test tricks.

I am currently a senior at Vanderbilt University studying Mechanical Engineering with minors in both Mathematics and Financial Economics. I am an active leader of my sorority and outside of school I enjoy spending time with my friends, enjoying the outdoors, and soaking up everything Nashville has to offer before I graduate in May! After graduation, I will be moving to Washington D.C. to do technology consulting for Deloitte in their Federal practice. I am originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and love to travel to see other parts of the US and the world!

I am a graduate of the University of Memphis. I graduated magna cum laude in English with a concentration in Literature. While being a student I was part of the Honors Mentor-ship Program where I helped incoming honors freshmen get acclimated to college life. I held weekly meetings with them and helped them from homework assignments to where they could find good food in or around campus. I will be pursuing a masters degree in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in the summer and hopefully one day become employed as a high school English teacher. I tutor in high school and college level English literature, writing, and grammar. Since my concentration was in literature my favorite area to tutor would be in any literature related assignment. Whether it be for reading comprehension, critical reading, or for research purposes. I believe education is very important and should not be taken for granted. The choices you make in a 4-8 year period greatly influence the rest of your life and getting a strong and well-rounded education helps set-up for future success. My spare time is generally filled with video games and reading (casual or academic) and always striving to learn new things.

I am a graduate of Swarthmore College, where I studied Quantitative Social Science and Education. I currently work in marketing analytics for higher education institutions. My skills range from writing/editing to data analysis. I would love to chat and make a plan to help you reach your goals!

I am a recent graduate from High Point University. I earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Computer Science and Game Design and graduated with minors in Math and Business Administration. I have been tutoring and instructing math (more specifically Calculus and Algebra) since my freshman year of college, and I love it. I'm a passionate and energetic person who loves to share her enthusiasm with everyone. These traits are my greatest strengths when it comes to working with students, and I look forward to getting the opportunity to work with you!

I am a big sports fan so I spend a large portion of my free time playing or watching either basketball, golf or baseball.

I'm an incoming junior at Lipscomb University in Nashville majoring in Mathematics and Psychology, and I specialize in tutoring students in mathematics. I worked at Mathnasium Math Learning Center in high school, where I tutored students ranging from 1st-12th grade, so I feel comfortable tutoring students of any age! I was homeschooled all through highschool, and like to use my experience of teaching myself to help other students become more independent in their own studies! I'm excited to hear from you and to help you in any way that I can!

I am a math and science enthusiast, always curious to learn more and share my knowledge with others. In my free time I love to hike, bike, lift weights, play badminton, play drums, and just relax or meditate.

I am here to support and inspire you every step of the way.

I'm Darby! I recently graduated from the University of Birmingham with an MA in Creative Writing. In 2021, I graduated from Butler University with bachelor degrees in English (on a creative writing track) and Spanish. I also studied history as a minor and was a part of Butler's honors program. I'm currently living in Nashville.

The ACT Reading section gives students just 35 minutes for four dense passages — so speed without sacrificing comprehension is everything. Monitha teaches a passage-mapping strategy that prioritizes identifying main arguments and author tone quickly, then returning to the text surgically for evidence-based questions. Her 32 ACT composite backs up the approach.

Civil engineering graduate work at Georgia Tech means Kacey spends her days extracting critical details from lengthy technical reports and regulatory documents — the same rapid-comprehension skill that separates strong ACT Reading scores from mediocre ones. She teaches students to build a mental outline of each passage's argument during the first read, so detail and inference questions become targeted lookups instead of panicked re-scanning. Her 32 ACT composite confirms she's applied that approach under real test conditions.

I'm a Nashville native. I graduated from Franklin Road Academy in 2012. While in high school I played basketball, volleyball, and softball. I was also involved in the literary magazine.