The Best SAT Reading Tutors in Alexandria, VA

Hi, I’m Dane! I've been tutoring in university-level statistics and calculus for about 5 years—I love making math "click" for high-schoolers and early college students figuring out their career goals. I try to make my lessons more of a conversation than a lecture: Doing math can be overwhelming even if you like it,...See Dane's full profile

Feeling overwhelmed by SAT reading passages is common, but it doesn't have to hold you back. As a graduate of Columbia University, I bring a deep understanding of complex texts and years of experience guiding students to success. Together, we'll develop a personalized plan to boost your SAT score and...See Jeremy's full profile

Kailot earned a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University and a B.S. from Tufts University with a double major in Chemical Engineering and Mathematics, alongside a minor in Mandarin Chinese. Kailot is also a native French speaker and proficient in Spanish. Kailot knows that traditional schooling formats,...See Kailot 's full profile

Welcome! I’m Daniel, an engineer + applied mathematician with a B.S. from Brown University and M.A. from Yale, where I studied machine learning. For more than eight years, I’ve guided learners across a wide range of ages and stages—from middle school students to mid-career professionals—to excel in classwork,...See Daniel's full profile

I have an M.A. in Jewish Studies from the Rothberg International School of Hebrew University, and a B.A. in Russian Literature from Reed College. I am also a returned Peace Corps Volunteer, who lived for several years in West Africa. I am happy to teach elementary Jewish and world history, and can also give some...See Jacob's full profile

I have a PhD and an MA in German Studies from Stanford, as well as a BA in Germanic Languages & Literatures, a BA in Linguistics, and a BM in Piano Performance from the University of Michigan. I have 15 years of professional experience teaching German and 20 years of professional experience teaching piano, including...See Chiann's full profile

Hi everyone! I'm Ben. I have a bachelor's degree in history and political science and a master's degree in government and politics. I tutor middle school, high school, college, and graduate students. I teach AP US History and AP US Government. I also review, proofread, and provide prompt feedback on writing in any form....See Ben's full profile

Hi! I'm Evan, a New York University graduate with a BA in Finance. I volunteered as a tutor for my high school in all types of high school mathematics, including Algebra I and II, Geometry, Calculus AB and BC, and Statistics, and received great reviews from students that I mentored. Beyond classwork, I am also able to...See Evan's full profile

Working with students ranging from middle school to college, my focus is on topics of math (up to introductory college level), programming (tools and languages), and SAT preparation (reading and writing). Tutoring sessions often took place online in a small group or one-on-one setting. My main goal is...See Tulika's full profile

Hi there, I obtained my Bachelor of Science at the University of Virginia and completed my Master's at George Washington University and my PhD in Microbiology and Immunology at Georgetown University. My tutoring experience began in high school, where I tutored my neighbor's son. Since then, I have been teaching and...See Thuan's full profile

Hi, I’m Jed! I help students, recent grads, and professionals get unstuck and move forward in their careers with clarity and confidence. Whether you're writing a resume from scratch, trying to figure out what kind of job is right for you, or preparing for high-stakes interviews, I bring real-world expertise and a...See Jed's full profile

As a high school senior, I sought help to improve my SAT Reading scores. My instructor happened to be my principal who had experience as an English professor at the prestigious Brown University of the Ivy league. I like to think I was tutored by the best in the field and now endeavor to help others in the same...See Terry's full profile

Studying for SAT reading requires a comprehensive review of vocabulary and the English language, including grammar, sentence structure, syntax, and diction. The student is also at an advantage of they have read several of the classic novels that the test creators are likely to pull excerpts from when asking the...See Bobbie's full profile

American culture has a hang-up about math. Many believe success in mathematics centers on talent, but in fact (and there is research to show this) motivation and effort are really the keys to success. Learning math is akin to learning a language and essentially everybody learns at least one language fluently. In the case...See Paul's full profile

Hello! My name is Peter and I look forward to working with you. I went to TJ and Princeton University ('11), graduating with a major in math-based economics and minors in Finance and African Studies. I currently work in data and analytics, but am excited to spend some of my free time helping you and your children. I...See Peter's full profile

Throughout my years as a student and then again as a working professional, one thing that has remained constant is my love and passion for languages and culture. I've loved learning and helping others learn. I currently speak four languages (English, French, Italian, Amharic) and will be picking up a fifth one soon. I...See Tsega's full profile

I currently enjoy tutoring the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT tests. I also tutor math, statistics, and economics at all levels. I received a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from The George Washington University. I...See Eric's full profile

To help students "solve" the SAT, I will teach them how to recognize and internalize the standardized patterns that appear throughout the exam. Each section of the SAT—whether it's reading comprehension, grammar, or math—relies on a limited set of recurring question types and structures....See William's full profile

Through my 7 years of Paper and Digital SAT/PSAT, and ACT test prep experience, I've come across virtually every hurdle a student could face in achieving their target score. Whether you're struggling with pace, need to work on foundational concepts, or just require a little expert push to get through the next score...See Zakiy's full profile

I received my master's degree in Sociocultural Anthropology at University of California, Irvine with PhD Concentrations in Global Studies and Law, Society & Culture. I have 8+ years of teaching students through one-on-one tutoring, including the English portions of the SAT, essay writing, reading...See Daniella's full profile

Amanda has been tutoring SAT and ACT prep since 2002. After earning a Masters in Teaching, she started her own test prep and tutoring company in 2006. In her role, she tutors, recruits and trains other tutors, writes curriculum, and helps families create custom plans for test prep. Amanda has experience helping students...See Amanda's full profile

Hi! My name is Alexandra, a tutor based in the Washington, DC area. I specialize in math and science tutoring, and have over fifteen years of experience providing support with classwork at all grade levels, from elementary to intermediate-level college courses. In addition, I have been working as a test prep tutor for...See Alexandra's full profile

I have several years of experience tutoring high school students in SAT Reading and English, helping them build strong critical reading and analysis skills. I focus on teaching students how to identify main ideas, understand vocabulary in context, and analyze passage structures to improve accuracy and speed. I...See Bassel's full profile

I achieved a perfect score on the reading portion of the SAT and a near perfect score on the writing portion for a 780 on the Reading and Writing section. I also achieved a perfect score on the Critical Analysis and Reasoning section of the MCAT, which closely mirrors SAT passages.See Nina's full profile

I was admitted to Washington & Lee and Northwestern universities, in part, because I tested well on the SAT reading exam. I have taught at colleges, written professionally for 20+ years, and helped scores of Wyzant students to spot trick SAT questions/answers and to read passages more actively, for...See Robert's full profile