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Grant
BA University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm infinitely curious, always exploring and learning more about the people around me and how the world works.

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Angela
Current Undergrad, Environmental Science Northeastern University
1+ Years Tutoring

Angela's approach to ACT Math zeroes in on the topics that appear most frequently — coordinate geometry, trigonometric ratios, and probability — so students spend their prep time where it actually moves their score. With a 33 ACT composite and coursework in environmental science that demands constant quantitative reasoning, she explains concepts through quick, logical setups rather than brute-force memorization. She's rated 5.0 across her students.

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Antonia
BA University of Washington
1+ Years Tutoring

Antonia covers ACT Math from the pre-algebra concepts that show up more often than students expect all the way through the coordinate geometry and trigonometry questions that separate a 30 from a 34. She teaches students to identify which formula or shortcut each problem is really testing, since the ACT often buries straightforward math inside unfamiliar wording. Her math tutoring spans elementary through SAT-level, so she can quickly pinpoint and fill the specific gaps holding a score back.

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Tobi
BS Northwestern University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a professional scientist with multiple years of experience in the biopharmaceutical field. I have spent time in the classroom with elementary aged students and am comfortable with this age group. I am also familiar with AP classes and ACT/SAT preparation. I look forward to sharing my love of learning with students and helping them achieve academic goals!

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John
BA University of St Thomas • AS American Academy of Dramatic Arts
16+ Years Tutoring

The ACT Math section covers everything from pre-algebra ratios to trigonometric identities, and the real challenge is pacing — not just knowing the math but recognizing which approach gets you to the answer fastest. John earned a 36 composite and teaches students to identify problem types on sight so they can allocate time strategically across all 60 questions.

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Ilesh
BA Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
6+ Years Tutoring

Industrial engineering at Georgia Tech is essentially applied math under pressure — optimization, probability, statistical modeling — which maps neatly onto the algebra, functions, and data questions that fill the ACT Math section. Ilesh pairs that quantitative training with a perfect 36 ACT composite and a pacing approach built around identifying which of the 60 problems deserve full attention and which can be solved in under 30 seconds. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Elliot
BA Hampshire College • Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience Vanderbilt University
9+ Years Tutoring

Elliot's neuroscience PhD required heavy quantitative work — experimental design, statistical modeling, data analysis — which keeps the algebra, probability, and graph-reading skills central to ACT Math sharp and automatic. He scored a 36 ACT composite and uses that familiarity with the test's structure to teach students how to quickly classify each of the 60 questions by type and apply the most efficient solution path. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Sugi
BA Rice University • Doctor of Medicine, Ophthalmic Technology Baylor College of Medicine
5+ Years Tutoring

The ACT Math section rewards speed as much as knowledge, and Sugi teaches students to recognize which of the 60 questions are quick wins versus time traps. Her perfect 36 composite and strong math background — through calculus and physical chemistry at Rice — mean she can explain underlying concepts when a student needs more than just a shortcut.

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Anna
BA Northwestern University • Graduated (Honors Program in Medical Education) Northwestern University
8+ Years Tutoring

Scoring high on ACT Math means handling 60 questions in 60 minutes, which leaves no room for getting stuck on coordinate geometry or probability problems. Anna earned a perfect 36 ACT composite and teaches a triage strategy — identifying which questions to solve immediately, which to set up and return to, and which to skip strategically. That pacing discipline is often the difference between a 30 and a 34+.

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Chelain
PhD Thomas Jefferson University • BA Swarthmore College
10+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital.

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Alex
BA Washington and Lee University
6+ Years Tutoring

A chemical engineering degree means Alex didn't just memorize formulas — he used trigonometry, coordinate geometry, and logarithms daily in coursework at Washington and Lee. On the ACT Math section, he teaches students to recognize which of the 60 questions are designed to waste time and which reward a quick conceptual shortcut. His perfect 36 ACT composite came partly from that kind of strategic pacing.

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Eric
BA University of Michigan
1+ Years Tutoring

Earning a 36 ACT composite, Eric approaches the Math section as a pacing and pattern-recognition challenge as much as a content test. The first 40 questions reward speed and accuracy on pre-algebra through coordinate geometry, while the final 20 demand quick thinking on trigonometry and matrices — and he teaches students to shift gears between those two phases deliberately. His method turns the 60-minute time crunch from a source of panic into a manageable strategy.

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Emily
MS Yale University • MS Yale School of Public Health
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a Yale graduate with over 8 years experience tutoring students from a variety of backgrounds. I recently graduated from the Yale School of Public Health with a MPH concentrating in Epidemiology and Global Health. I also received my B.S. from Yale with a double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French. I have experience both leading group classes and working with students one on one. I will respond to a student's strengths, weaknesses, and learning style in order to help them succeed and make the most of our time together. I earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, 2280 on the SAT, and qualified as a National Merit Scholar on the PSAT. I look forward to working with you!

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Austin
BA University of Notre Dame
15+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT Math questions below #40 test algebra and proportional reasoning that Austin, with a 33 composite and 1570 SAT, can break down into repeatable two- or three-step routines — the kind of efficiency that turns a rushed 60-minute sprint into a manageable pace. His classics and philosophy training also sharpened his ability to parse tricky word problems, pulling the actual mathematical question out of deliberately confusing setups.

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Edward
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

Chemical engineering at Michigan means Edward solves problems daily where algebra, trig, and unit conversions aren't textbook exercises — they're how you size a heat exchanger or model fluid flow. That applied math instinct, paired with a 36 ACT composite, lets him show students the fastest way to decode each of the 60 questions rather than grinding through every calculation from scratch. Rated 4.8 by students.

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Logan
MS The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary • BA University of Kentucky
6+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT Math questions reward quick recognition over deep calculation — knowing instantly whether a problem is testing coordinate geometry, function behavior, or a ratio setup. Logan's 36 ACT composite came from exactly that kind of systematic categorization, and he teaches students to classify each of the 60 questions within seconds so they spend their time solving, not figuring out what's being asked. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Christopher
BA Harvard College
1+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 35 ACT composite while pursuing mechanical engineering at Harvard, Christopher brings genuine mathematical fluency to ACT Math prep. He zeroes in on the topics that appear most frequently — logarithms, trigonometric identities, coordinate geometry — and teaches time-saving shortcuts so students aren't scrambling in the final ten questions.

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Benjamin
BA Columbia University in the City of New York • Current Grad Student, English Columbia University in the City of New York
8+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 36 composite on the ACT required Benjamin to move through the Math section's 60 questions with speed and precision, from basic proportions all the way to matrices and trigonometric identities. He teaches the pacing strategies and pattern-recognition shortcuts that let students avoid getting bogged down on mid-section problems and still reach the harder questions with time to spare.

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Sarah
BA Columbia University in the City of New York
4+ Years Tutoring

I am a Neuroscience and Behavior major at Columbia University. Although my major is centered in the STEM field, I am also passionate about human rights work, global engagement, and local outreach. While my future plans are subject to change, I see myself continuing in academia, going to medical school, and becoming a physician.

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Bidyut
BA Johns Hopkins University
8+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 36 on the ACT required mastering every math concept the test throws at you, from coordinate geometry and matrix operations to logarithmic functions. Bidyut walks through each problem type with an emphasis on recognizing what the question is actually asking, which saves time and eliminates careless errors. He's rated 5.0 by students.

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Nicholas
BA University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
4+ Years Tutoring

Nicholas is currently a math graduate student at the University of Illinois, which means the algebra, functions, and trigonometry that fill the ACT Math section are concepts he works with daily — not formulas he has to dust off. His own 36 ACT composite came from treating the 60-question sprint as an exercise in efficient problem classification: identifying what each question is really asking and picking the shortest path to the answer. Rated 4.9 by students, he brings that same structured, no-wasted-steps approach to every practice session.

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Vivian
BA Yale University
5+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT Math questions reward quick recognition over deep calculation — and Vivian, who scored a 36 composite, teaches students to identify which of the 60 problems are algebra in disguise and which actually require trig or coordinate geometry knowledge. Her approach emphasizes eliminating answer choices strategically on the harder back-third items while building enough speed on the routine ones to bank time. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Eileen
BA Vanderbilt University
5+ Years Tutoring

The ACT Math section covers everything from pre-algebra ratios to logarithms and matrices, but the real challenge is pacing — 60 questions in 60 minutes leaves zero room for getting stuck. Eileen earned a 36 ACT composite and teaches students to recognize which problems deserve full work and which can be solved by backsolving or plugging in answer choices. That triage skill alone can recover five or six questions most students lose to the clock.

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Ashley
BA Oral Roberts University
14+ Years Tutoring

I am excited to help anyone who might need it!

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Ryne
BA Stanford University
6+ Years Tutoring

Scoring high on ACT Math means handling everything from pre-algebra ratios to trigonometric identities within a single 60-minute sprint. Ryne's 36 ACT composite and his advanced coursework through linear algebra and multivariable calculus give him the range to tackle every difficulty level, and he teaches students which problems to solve quickly and which deserve extra time.

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Nikhil
BA University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a patient, intellectual, and calm college student at the University of Michigan passionate about tutoring others to improve their proficiency in a wide variety of subjects. I teach students by creating individualized plans that cater to the strengths and weaknesses of the student. I work hard and as long as it takes to ensure that the student derives maximum benefit. I love teaching a wide variety of subjects, and have a speciality in standardized tests.

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Astoria
BA Washington University in St. Louis
6+ Years Tutoring

I am an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis majoring in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology on the Premed track. I have two years worth of experience peer tutoring. I feel the most confident tutoring ACT preparation. During my time as a high school student, I worked from an ACT score of 25 to a 36 and developed many effective strategies that I will tailor to the students I tutor and understand the ins and outs of the test. In addition to working with high school peers, I have also enjoyed teaching private piano and violin lessons for elementary students. Helping people knock down their roadblocks is a passion of mine. Standardized tests and basic education may feel removed from our passions, but developing those foundations are essential for opening up opportunities and becoming capable of taking on our pursuits.

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Asta
BA University of Chicago
1+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT Math questions below #40 test concepts students already know — the points get lost to pacing mistakes and misread setups, not missing knowledge. Asta, who scored a 35 ACT composite, coaches students to identify exactly what each problem is asking before touching their calculator, a habit that cleans up the careless errors that quietly drag scores down. Her 5.0 rating speaks to how well that disciplined, read-first approach clicks during timed practice.

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Frances
BA Duke University • Degree unspecified Duke University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent magna cum laude graduate of Duke University and a full-time educator in North Carolina. I have a passion for helping young people figure things out and have experience writing professionally.

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Danielle
BA Tufts University • Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
8+ Years Tutoring

Scoring well on ACT Math means handling everything from basic proportions to matrices and logarithms within a single 60-minute sprint, so pacing strategy matters as much as content knowledge. Danielle's 36 ACT composite and her science-heavy coursework at Tufts give her fluency across the full range of topics the test covers. She zeroes in on the specific question types — coordinate geometry, probability, trigonometric identities — where each student is losing the most points.

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Dylan
BA Vanderbilt University
8+ Years Tutoring

Physics majors live and breathe the algebra, trigonometry, and graphical reasoning that make up the bulk of ACT Math — Dylan's Vanderbilt coursework means he solves these kinds of problems daily, not just on test day. He's especially strong at showing students what a function or equation actually looks like on a graph, which turns abstract questions into something visual and quick to solve. His 36 ACT composite backs up that approach.

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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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Rahul
BS Cornell University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Over the past several years, I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences tutoring thermodynamics (my personal favorite), chemistry, and math. I have also tutored in the past for ACT/SAT and other subjects such as history, but I am deeply passionate about science and engineering. I tend to push my students to understand conceptual topics, as opposed to rote or algorithmic learning. In my free time, I love to bake sourdough, learn about history, garden, and recently started biking again.

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

Scoring well on ACT Math means covering a huge range — from pre-algebra through trigonometry — under serious time pressure. Liz earned a 34 ACT composite and has spent years teaching math at the middle school level, so she's particularly sharp at diagnosing which content gaps are costing the most points. She builds targeted practice around those gaps and layers in pacing strategies so students aren't rushing the last ten questions.

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Tracy
BA University of Pennsylvania
6+ Years Tutoring

Competition math throughout high school gave Tracy a toolkit most ACT Math tutors don't have — she spots shortcuts in coordinate geometry and trigonometry problems that save 30-plus seconds per question. That efficiency matters on a 60-question, 60-minute section where running out of time is the most common score killer. Tracy scored a 36 ACT composite and knows exactly where the difficulty spikes in questions 40-60.

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Sharan
BA Cornell University
6+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 36 ACT composite gave Sharan firsthand insight into the math section's quirks — questions that look complicated but collapse once you spot the right property of exponents or the shortcut through a system of equations. She teaches students to identify question types quickly and apply efficient strategies, especially on the later problems where time pressure is fiercest.

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Benjamin
BA University of Notre Dame
5+ Years Tutoring

Benjamin scored a 36 on the ACT, and his approach to the Math section treats it as a strategy game as much as a math test. He teaches students to recognize problem types on sight — coordinate geometry, matrices, logarithms, trigonometry — and match each with the fastest solution method, whether that's back-solving, plugging in values, or a direct calculation. That efficiency is what turns a good math student into a top scorer.

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Ishan
BA Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine Albany Medical College
5+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 35 ACT composite means Ishan knows exactly what the Math section demands — speed on coordinate geometry, comfort with trigonometry, and the ability to translate word problems into equations in seconds. He teaches students to identify what each question is actually asking before touching their calculator, a habit that eliminates careless errors. His structured practice approach starts simple and scales up, building both accuracy and confidence for test day.

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Max
BA Ball State University
1+ Years Tutoring

Every ACT Math question has a time budget of about one minute, which means knowing when to set up an equation versus when to backsolve or estimate is just as important as the math itself. Max earned a 36 composite and brings particular strength to the coordinate geometry and trigonometry problems that cluster in the later, higher-difficulty portion of the test. He builds speed by teaching students to categorize each problem type on sight.

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Justin
BA Washington University in St. Louis • Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics University of Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 33 ACT composite, Justin knows the math section's particular challenge: it's not that any single problem is hard, but that 60 questions in 60 minutes leaves zero room for hesitation. He teaches students to classify problems on sight — coordinate geometry, matrix operations, logarithm properties — and match each type to a fast solution path. His PhD in Computational Mathematics means he can also dig deeper when a student's underlying algebra or trig foundations need reinforcing.

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Varsity Tutors matches Tacoma students with expert ACT Math tutors for 1-on-1 instruction. We pair each student with a tutor based on their specific needs, learning style, and goals.

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