5 Star Google Reviews
Gwyn Ingham
My daughter was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Mr. Baker for about six weeks before her September ACT. Mr. Baker quickly assessed her strengths and immediately focused on areas where she could improve in the English and Reading sections. Through Mr. Baker's intentional and well-planned instructions, my daughter improved her ACT score 5 points and qualified for 100% bright futures! She was also admitted into her dream school, Florida State University, which not have been possibly without her improved score. We are so thankful that we found Mr. Baker, as his instruction, study strategies, and encouragement were exactly what my daughter needed. We highly recommend Mr. Baker to all families looking for an English/Reading ACT/SAT tutor.
Amy Brintzinghoffer
Mr. Baker tutored my son before his first ACT test so we do not have a previous score to compare it to. However, if you compare his previous SAT scores with his SAT equivalent of the ACT scores he scored over 100 points higher! That was in 3-4 sessions. Very grateful for his work to help my son increase his scores.
Mike Wallace
Matt Baker is an excellent SAT/ACT tutor.
My son had previously taken the SAT, and scored fairly well, but he needed (and wanted) to significantly improve. Matt quickly figured out what my son needed to work on and tutored him accordingly.
The result? A much better score!
Oh…Matt was able to work with my son via Zoom since we live over an hour away. This was very helpful!
Alexis Moorehead
Mr. Baker worked with my daughter for ACT and SAT prep, and the results were fantastic! Her confidence grew, and so did her scores. He was thorough, organized, compassionate, and highly knowledgeable. We highly recommend his test prep!
Lauren Clark
Matt has been so helpful with my daughter and her prep for the SAT and ACT. After just a few sessions, her score went up more than 60 points in Reading on the SAT! Looking forward to continuing sessions to help her continue to reach her score goals!
Celeste Wilson
Matt has been invaluable. He provides material to keep my daughters on track. Both of my daughters relate very well to his instruction even though their learning styles are different. Very glad we invested with Matt for SAT Prep.
Jennifer Donahue-Parker
Mr. Baker is a great tutor. He is quick to identify what you need to work more on. Mr. Baker helped with our sons confidence to test taking. We can't thank him enough for all he did. I highly recommend him for all of your test prep needs.
Courtney Chumbley
Matt is a great SAT tutor. He helped build more test confidence and really focused in on the areas that needed improvement. We are thankful for his help.
Heidi Smithers
Matt was amazing and helped my son improve his ACT score by multiple points ! He was able to narrow in on what skills he needed to focus on and was able to teach him in a way that resonated with him. I have recommended Matt to so many of my friends and they have been pleased as well ! Five stars for Matt Baker !
Shayla Lengel
Matthew tutored my senior for the ACT. Worked with him to identify specific areas for improvement. Very knowledge with the test, spoke with me at length about different colleges and what was required to be competitive. He helped my son get the grade he wanted, just waiting for acceptance letters! Absolutely recommend him and we will be using him again for our younger son.
Matt Baker | SAT & ACT English and Reading Specialist
Matt Baker | SAT & ACT English and Reading Specialist
Matt Baker | SAT & ACT English and Reading Specialist
Unlock your student’s potential with Matt Baker, a premier SAT and ACT specialist serving Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota. A veteran Manatee County teacher with a Master’s in Special Education and a decade of experience, Matt provides the Reading and English strategies students need to boost scores, secure major scholarships, and earn admission to their dream colleges.
- Secure Maximum Funding: Focus on hitting the score requirements for Florida Bright Futures and prestigious merit-based scholarships to make college affordable.
- Elite College Admissions: Gain the competitive edge needed to stand out in the application pool and earn entrance into the college of your dreams.
- Targeted Score Growth: Master specific, high-impact strategies for every question type to ensure significant improvement where it matters most.
- Expert Local Instruction: Benefit from the personalized approach of a veteran Manatee County teacher who has tutored students for years and helped countless local students earn valuable scholarships and gain acceptance into their dream colleges.
Donovan Murphy | SAT & ACT Math Specialist
Matt Baker | SAT & ACT English and Reading Specialist
Matt Baker | SAT & ACT English and Reading Specialist
Donovan Murphy is a certified math teacher and expert math tutor. His experience in the classroom and years spent tutoring allow him to cater curriculum directly to the students: everything from foundation math topics to college level courses.
Donovan is also a co-founder of Bright Futures Bootcamp. There, he builds and teaches the curriculum for the SAT Math Section of the program.
If you are in need of math tutoring services, head to his website of contact him directly.
Contact Information: (813) 690-5618
Email: Math@murphytestprep.com
More Client Testimonials
( Heidi) Parent of Student from Braden River High School
Matt was referred to us by a friend for my son who was preparing to take the ACT. He had taken it previously but was not happy with his English score. Matt zeroed in on the areas that my son needed to focus on and was able to communicate it in a way that he understood. After a few sessions and some home practice activities, my son's score rose significantly!
Because Matt is an ELA teacher who specializes in test prep, he understands the current needs of students in relation to test prep. I recommend Matt to all my friends for their students getting ready to take the ACT and SAT.
Five out of Five Stars!!!
( Nathalia ) Parent of Student from Lakewood Ranch High School
My daughter met with Mr. Baker once a week for about four weeks and improved her ACT English score 8 points. We recommend him to anyone looking for help on the ACT.
( Laura ) Parent of Student from Bradenton Christian High School
Matt was extremely helpful in teaching my son strategies with reading passages for the ACT Reading section, which made the passages less overwhelming and allowed him to master the timing. Likewise, Matt taught him the "rules" for the ACT English section which helped improve his accuracy.
My son's ACT Reading improved 4 points and his English score by 3 points after tutoring with Matt.
Matt encouraged and praise my son, and my son's confidence soared when practicing and testing for the ACT. My son applies what Matt taught him to his high school English classes, and he has become a more proficient reader and writer.
Matt responded promptly regarding scheduling, and his pricing was fair.
Test prep with Matt made all the difference on my son's success on the ACT and his high school English classes.
( Lizette ) Parent of Student from Lakewood Ranch High School
My daughter had taken the Digital SAT two times before working with Mr. Baker. She improved her score 130 points on the SAT Reading and Writing Test after working with Mr. Baker. She gained confidence and will continue to work with him. We look forward to even better results next time!