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Michael B. Wyzant

Kansas City, MO · Teaches online · $220/hr · ★ 5.0

Subjects: ACT Math, SAT Math, ACT English, ACT Math, College Counseling, SAT Math, SAT Writing, Statistics

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Testimonials (42)

Micheal booked an appointment with me on a 1 hour notice. No other tutors answered me or were available and he showed up when no one else did. He worked with me for multiple hours on end doing countless math problems showing me each step and guiding me with a positive attitude and a smile. I’ve never met a tutor like Micheal and I won’t be using anyone else besides him. He stuck with me until the end and we got everything done that I needed. He is professional, charismatic, and one of the smartest people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. When you’re looking for a tutor on Wyzant look no further than Micheal.

Owen, 13 lessons with Michael

I started working with Michael because I was struggling with the ACT during the spring of my junior year. He taught to how I learn best and never made me feel bad for getting a question wrong. He knows these tests very well including strategies to to maximize correct answers, which I found myself recalling in the middle of my test. He helped me earn a 35 in English and a 34 in Math. Michael is a great tutor and any student would be lucky to work with him.

Julie, 7 lessons with Michael

I started preparing for the ACT around December, and at first, I found it incredibly challenging. The test almost felt like a foreign language—I wasn't used to the fast pace it demanded while also needing to maintain a very high level of accuracy to earn a competitive score. Before working with Michael, I had tried two other tutors, but he immediately stood out. Once I started taking lessons with Michael, everything became much more manageable. He introduced me to effective test-taking strategies, taught me the key concepts I needed to know, and helped me approach the exam with much more confidence. He's incredibly hardworking, dedicated, and somehow manages to make every lesson enjoyable with his sense of humor, which made learning far more engaging than it had been with my previous tutors. Thanks to Michael's guidance, I was able to improve my score significantly. I initially struggled the most with the English section because answering 50 questions in 35 minutes felt overwhelming. With Michael's help, I raised my English score to a 35. On my second ACT, I earned a 34 composite score, which I'm extremely proud of. A big reason I achieved that result was because Michael encouraged me to take the test again after my first attempt and helped me believe I could do even better. Michael understands that every student learns differently and is willing to adapt his teaching to whatever works best for you. He's also very flexible with scheduling, making it easy to fit tutoring into a busy schedule. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone preparing for the ACT or any other standardized test or class, especially if you want quick and immediate results. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, supportive tutor who genuinely cares about your success and helps you achieve results, Michael is an excellent choice.

Sri, 25 lessons with Michael

My daughter has had a great experience working with Michael while preparing for the SAT. We tried a local prep center, but she couldn’t seem to get past a 1390. When she first met Michael, he picked up on her frustration right away and reassured her that he could help. Michael keeps lessons engaging with humor and a warm approach, but he also challenges and pushes her to improve. My daughter feels that Michael cares about her success. He motivated her to stick with it and put in the study time, which isn’t easy on top of schoolwork. She became so comfortable working with Michael that she stopped seeing her math tutor and asked Michael for additional help. The results speak for themselves: her March SAT score was a 1490, with a 50 point jump in both math (760) and English (730). She is excited to keep working with Michael as she aims for a 1500+. We highly recommend Michael!

Gen , 25 lessons with Michael

I have never met a tutor as effective as Micheal. Before Micheal, I had a 29 on the ACT. After working with him, I got my score up to a 34. However, the journey did not stop there. Micheal encouraged me to take the ACT one more time. I got a 36!!! As a student with severe dyslexia, I never thought a perfect score was possible. With Micheal's support and encouragement, my dream became a reality. I recommend Micheal for help with test prep and all school subjects!

Macey, 37 lessons with Michael

Michael is the best tutor ever! Whether it is ACT prep or school subjects, he is always so patient and supportive! He brought my ACT from a 29 to a 34 in one test! Additionally, he is an adaptive tutor who understands each student's learning style, listening to their every need. I highly recommend him for any subject or exam!

Macey, 37 lessons with Michael

Michael helped improve my SAT score by 200 points in just a month and helped me understand calc and improved my grade by 15%!!!! Michael has been very quick to notice my areas of needed improvement when practicing for the SAT, and is very quick to help and come up with numerous solutions so that I'm able to quickly and fully understand!! He's very quick to notice my skills and help improve my academic weak points and is such a consistent tutor that is effectively able to show his expertise and helps me fully understand and know the material I am learning. He has also been able to help me apply for summer programs, improve my writing for HL English, and I'll definitely be using him for college admissions! I look forward to continuing to work with him!

Sarah, 25 lessons with Michael

Michael has been working with my son for several months now. My son is finally grasping the concepts, and his grade is rapidly improving. Michael is flexible, patient, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

Jennifer, 23 lessons with Michael

I started sessions with Micheal about a month before my December ACT, and he helped me score above 30 on the first try. As well as a 35 on the English section which was previously my lowest! He has been very helpful and super encouraging, and i'm looking forward to continue working with him.

Muskan, 16 lessons with Michael

Michael is a very knowledgeable and effective statistics tutor. He helped my son prepare for a college level business statistics exam. He is very effective in breaking down complex concepts to make them easily digestible. He’s also very personable and enjoyable to work with. I highly recommend Michael.

Brenden, 4 lessons with Michael

Michael worked with me last semester on improving my SAT score, and he helped me raise my score by over 200 points, from 1300 to a 1540. Beyond just test prep, I also worked with him on strengthening my college transfer applications, and he provided a ton of insight drawn both from his own personal experience and from working with other students. One of the biggest things that stood out to me about working with Michael was how clearly he explains things. He has a gift for breaking down difficult concepts and making them easy to understand. He especially helped me with time management and the math section of the SAT, giving me practical strategies that made a big difference in my performance. He’s really organized and genuinely invested in your success. I would recommend anyone trying to improve their SAT score to study with Michael!

Olivia, 7 lessons with Michael

Only person who doesn't make me crash out, 10/10 recommend (but pls don't overbook him- leave time for me please!

Lia, 6 lessons with Michael

Taking SAT lessons with Michael helped my score jump 140 points in just 2 weeks! He’s extremely responsive, always available to help, and provides extra resources to ensure your success. He’s very knowledgeable and explains each question thoroughly, making it easy to understand. I would 100% recommend him if you want fast, effective results!

Joshua, 9 lessons with Michael

I didn't pass my first attempt at my college math placement exam, so I was looking for help to pass the second attempt. Michael was very helpful and made me more confident in the skills I needed to pass. I took my second attempt at my exam and passed!

Kaden, 2 lessons with Michael

He teaches AP Statistics in a way that my daughter is able to understand. He is always readily available, accommodating and very responsive. I highly recommend!

Meghan, 11 lessons with Michael

Michael took the time to explain the topics my daughter needed to review for her test. He was thorough and patient and she really enjoyed learning with him…which to me, is hard to do with a subject like Geometry!

Lisa, 14 lessons with Michael

Michael has been instrumental in helping my son Vincent understand the foundational concepts of his class. He’s done a great job breaking things down in a way that’s easy for Vincent to grasp, which has really boosted his confidence. What I appreciate most about Michael’s tutoring is the way he connects with my son he’s patient, supportive, and genuinely invested in his progress. Thanks to Michael’s guidance, Vincent has made noticeable improvements and feels more prepared and engaged in class. We’re very thankful for all of Michael’s support.

Lorena, 4 lessons with Michael

Michael has been tutoring my daughter for several weeks. She is a freshman in college and needed a patient, knowledgeable tutor and Michael has been fantastic. We will continue working with him!

Denise, 19 lessons with Michael

Michael tutored statistics, and was fantastic!! So glad to have found him. Fast to reply, on time, extremely helpful. Couldn't ask for better. Thanks, Michael!

Courtney , 1 lesson with Michael

I am so glad I found a right person to help my daughter’s ACT English! Michael is a great teacher! She will be continuing to learn from Michael!

Zhen, 11 lessons with Michael

I am so glad I found a right person to help my daughter’s ACT English! Michael is a great teacher!

Zhen, 11 lessons with Michael

Michael is amazing. My son is in advanced geometry. He helped his solidify my foundational skills. His patience and methods helped my son re-gain his confidence. He Is thrilled to be back on the honor roll. We will continue to use him through the school year. So happy!!!!

MZ, 17 lessons with Michael

We worked on the math and science section of the ACT and Michael was able to explain the answers to the questions really well. I would definitely recommend Michael if you need preparation for the ACT.

Ulrike, 11 lessons with Michael

I have just started tutoring with Micheal for couple of weeks now and his teaching style is super efficient and amazing! Highly recommended. And i will continue to study with Michael!

Ching Ki Janice, 6 lessons with Michael

Michael tutored my eldest son in ACT and helped him increase his score to where he was successful in obtaining scholarships for college. His English section of the ACT improved to a score of 35 with just 2 months of tutoring. I highly recommend this tutor for ACT preparations. He has already begun tutoring my second son, a sophomore, for ACT.

Adrian, 2 lessons with Michael

Helped my son understand upcoming quiz concepts (got an 80 on that quiz!) and past concepts that he did not do so well on. My son really enjoys working with him and we are looking forward to more sessions. Have already recommended Michael to others! Thanks!

MICHELLE, 24 lessons with Michael

I reached out to Michael just a week before having to take the ACT and he was super responsive and fit me in for a session right away. We went over both the Math and Science portions of the test and I already felt so much more confident in the subject matter and test taking strategies after just a hour. I immediately knew I wanted another lesson with Michael and he was able to fit me in one more time, the day before my test. At this session we focused on the English portion and he taught me grammar and punctuation rules I definitely should have been taught way sooner in school. All in all, I would recommend Michael to anyone looking for any sort of help. He is very easy to work with, knowledgeable in all subjects, and makes studying fun!

Scarlett, 5 lessons with Michael

My son has just started working with Michael, but I can already see a marked improvement. I'm grateful for Michael's attention to detail and his clear communication.

Jane, 4 lessons with Michael

Michael is an excellent tutor. He’s sharp, personable, has a gift for instruction, and was always willing to go the extra mile to make sure I understood everything I needed to know. His knowledge of all of the ACT’s subjects is incredible, and I was able to bump my score up 5 points over a few weeks of working with him. I’ll definitely continue using his services, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their ACT score. I greatly appreciate all of his help.

Randi, 25 lessons with Michael

Michael helped me with my quantitative reasoning course. He is amazing, and always found time for me when i needed help with the assignments. Very professional, smart and friendly Would work with him again.

Bess, 18 lessons with Michael

We were delighted to find an AP Stats tutor that is knowledgeable and can be so helpful. We will definitely be using him again for more assistance. Thanks so much for working with him, we will see him again soon.

JK, 2 lessons with Michael

Michael Is Great! He really helped me organize my thoughts and help me work through my thought processes. He is very patient, and will work with you through every step of the way until YOU fully grasp and understand the concept(s), no matter how long that takes.

Syri, 7 lessons with Michael

great tutor. Excellent to work with. Knowledgeable of material and patient in explaining. Tutored both my daughters and both enjoyed working with Michael. Would work with him again

Sean, 2 lessons with Michael

We've only had 1 intro session and 1 full one, but we are 100% certain Michael B. is exactly what we need to prep for the ACT! Michael B uses every moment intelligently, and quickly and accurately developed a knowledge of where my son can focus to develop a path to success. He is a gem.

Taeya, 14 lessons with Michael

Michael is a 10/10 tutor. His exceptional accommodation is truly noteworthy; he consistently made time for me on short notice, and I am genuinely grateful for his flexibility. Michael's dedication to seeing his students excel in their academics is evident, and he goes above and beyond to accommodate his students' schedules. As a teacher, Michael possesses a great ability to simplify complex concepts, particularly in English. His guidance has significantly enhanced my clarity in writing concisely and professionally. He is very knowledgeable, making him a reliable and valuable resource for academic support. Furthermore, he is super approachable and friendly, creating an environment where I felt comfortable and encouraged to engage and ask questions. I am enthusiastic about continuing to work with him in the future. I highly recommend Michael as a tutor!

RJ, 5 lessons with Michael

michael helped me with my high school english essay. He is a very good writer and helped me edit all my work. He is definitely a perfectionist, which is a very good quality. He is very patient and really takes his time explaining.

Deonna, 5 lessons with Michael

Michael helped prepare my daughter for an Algebra 2 exam. He was thoughtful in his approach on how to tackle this since this was the first time working with my daughter. He was clear in his teachings and a really nice guy as well. My daughter will definitely be using Michael again for tutoring on a consistent basis.

Janet, 28 lessons with Michael

I cannot say enough kind works about Michael. He communicates so well and help build my daughter's skills and confidence!! So happy to have found him. And look forward to more sessions.

Jenn, 30 lessons with Michael

It is absolutely wonderful to hear my daughter say she feels smart!!!! Thank you Michael so much for helping her through Geometry. We are looking forward to more lessons.

Jenn, 30 lessons with Michael

Geometry can be a rough concept to grab. Michael has helped to raise my daughter's confidence. Looking forward to more sessions.

Jenn, 30 lessons with Michael

So very happy we found Michael. My daughter is showing more confidence and more relaxed just after one lesson with Michael. She is looking forward to meeting with him again soon.

Jenn, 30 lessons with Michael

I recently had the privilege of working with Michael as my ACT tutor, and let me just say, he is nothing short of extraordinary! If you're on the hunt for an ACT tutor who not only knows the ins and outs of the test but also has a unique ability to make learning an enjoyable experience, look no further. From the get-go, Michael's passion for helping students succeed was evident. His deep understanding of the ACT and its nuances is matched only by his dedication to tailoring his teaching approach to suit individual needs. What sets Michael apart is his knack for turning what could be a mundane study session into an engaging and interactive experience. One of Michael's standout qualities is his patience. No question was too small or too complex for him to tackle. He took the time to ensure that I not only understood the material but also felt confident in applying the strategies he imparted. His ability to break down complex concepts into digestible bits made the daunting task of ACT preparation much more manageable. What truly impressed me was Michael's commitment to going above and beyond. He provided me with additional resources, practice materials, and even shared invaluable test-taking tips that extended beyond the ACT. It's evident that he genuinely cares about his students' success, both in the exam room and beyond.

Whitney, 1 lesson with Michael