Meet Mike Martin
I have great pride for creating meaningful connections with students built on respect to develop each student’s strengths. My passion is helping guide students who are introverted, or prefer quiet to the chaos, take command of their own learning style.
I’ve been there: In a world that advocates constant sharing, some of us prefer to find ourselves at our own pace with some music playing in the background.
A Career of Experience
Degrees & Certificates
- Master’s of Science in Educational Administration (M.S.E.)
- Bachelor of Arts in English (B.A.)
- K-12 Gifted Education Endorsement
- K-12 Lifetime Administrative Certificate in Illinois and Missouri
- Lifetime Career Continuous Professional Certificate 9-12 English in Missouri
- Professional Educator License 9-12 English in Illinois
Professional Experience
- 20 years of teaching excellence
- Teaching experience in both large high schools and a small district where I was the only 9th-12th grade English teacher (Yes, I taught every student in the building!)
- Guiding student achievement as substitute principal
- State-level experience evaluating, creating, and assessing standardized tests in Jefferson City
What Makes ACT Now Different?
I’m a local, independent tutor that wants to see students in our community succeed, unlike nationwide, one-size-fits-all tutoring companies. My scheduling is flexible—there are no fixed business hours. I’m upfront and transparent about our pricing and time commitments.
No vague promises, no videos, and no corporate jargon. You’re booking real-life, one-on-one, personalized tutoring experience designed to ensure all students not only succeed on the ACT and in the classroom, but take the skills to guide life after high school.
Empowering Students to Succeed