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7+ years
Kavitya
I am a prematriculant student at the University of Chicago. In high school I took advanced STEM courses at the University of North Texas through a high school program called the Texas Academy of Math and Science. I love taking high level math courses, but I get even more excited when I can help frie...
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Uma
I am most passionate about biology and chemistry. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students.
Rice University
Bachelor in Arts, Sports Medicine
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Kinjal
I am a graduate of Texas A&M University; I received a Bachelor of Science in Biology along with being a minor in Spanish. I also studied at Plano ISD in high school. As Plano ISD is recognized for its academic achievements and competitiveness, I have always been positively challenged by my curriculu...
Texas A & M University-College Station
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Akhil
I am an engineering student at The University of Texas at Austin, hard worker, and I enjoy teaching.
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sunny
I am an incoming senior majoring in Biochemistry at Rice University, and I am thrilled to be your tutor!
Rice University
Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
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Michael
I am currently a senior at Emory University studying chemistry and applied math with a focus on inorganic chemistry. I will be available to tutor algebra, trigonometry, algebra 2, biology, chemistry, calculus, geometry, pre- calculus, and ACT prep. I started tutoring in high school and continued tut...
Emory University
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
16+ years
John
Reading four dense passages in 35 minutes requires a method, not just speed. John breaks the ACT Reading section into a decision-making process: how to skim for structure, when to go back to the text versus trusting your first read, and how to eliminate answer choices that sound right but distort th...
University of St Thomas
Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Associates, Acting
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sugi
Reading four dense passages in 35 minutes forces a different kind of reading than most students are used to. Sugi's cognitive science training at Rice gives her a framework for teaching active reading strategies — how to map an argument's structure on a first pass so that inference and tone question...
Rice University
Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Baylor College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, Ophthalmic Technology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Bidyut
I am an undergraduate of the Johns Hopkins University, majoring in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science. I have years of experience tutoring and teaching math and various sciences from an elementary to a college level. I primarily tutor college level courses such as physics and biochemistry, ...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Alyssa
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...
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiotherapy
Texas Woman's University
Doctor of Science, Physical Therapy
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Eisha
The ACT Reading section isn't really about reading — it's about efficiently locating evidence and eliminating wrong answers under tight time pressure. Eisha scored a perfect 36 ACT composite and teaches a strategic approach to paired passages and inference questions that cuts down on second-guessing...
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Vinson
I'm currently a freshman at Rice University studying applied math. I've always had a love for sharing knowledge with others, and I started tutoring when I was a junior in high school. As a former AP student and a National AP Scholar, I have the experience necessary to guide my students through chall...
Rice University
Bachelor in Arts, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Most ACT Reading mistakes happen not because students can't comprehend the passage but because they spend too long on it and rush the questions. Jiatian teaches a triage method: skim for structure first, then go back to the text with specific question stems in mind. It's the same prioritize-and-filt...
Rice University
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Certified Tutor
8+ years
Adam
Reading passages on the ACT aren't meant to be enjoyed — they're puzzles with predictable structures, and the answers are almost always sitting in the text rather than requiring interpretation. Adam's 35 ACT composite came partly from treating each passage as an evidence hunt, and he teaches student...
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Science, Communication, General
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Meghana
Most ACT Reading mistakes happen not because students misunderstand the passage but because they misread what the question is actually asking — detail retrieval versus inference, author's purpose versus tone. Meghana's English studies give her a sharp sense for how the test constructs wrong answers ...
The Texas A&M University System Office
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
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