The Best SAT Reading Tutors in Boston, MA

When I began the college application process during my Sophomore & Junior years of high school, I was daunted by the thought of a standardized test. While my grades were excellent and my extracurriculars plentiful, my first pass at the SAT proved disappointing. And this came as no huge surprise: I have never excelled at...See Shell's full profile

I graduated Cum Laude in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington and Lee University; having attended a liberal arts school, I also excelled in many humanities classes. Personally, I received a 2300 on my SAT in 2011. When tutoring specifically SAT Reading, I focus on teaching students...See Stephanie's full profile

Hello students and parents! I am a scientist and engineer in the biotech industry and have been tutoring for over 10 years, specializing in algebra, test prep, study and organizational skills, biology, and chemistry. I am very patient, having worked with all kinds of students at many levels and personalities....See Rose's full profile

I am a recent alumnus of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), receiving a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. While at Caltech, I also volunteered with FIRST Robotics Competition, as an event volunteer and as a mentor of FRC Team 4201 in El Segundo, CA. In this role I worked with and taught high school age...See Kaylor's full profile

I am a student at Harvard College, a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and an award-winning writer, photographer, filmmaker, and theatre artist. I am a graduate of the prestigious Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, CA, and am currently dual-concentrating in Economics and Art, Film, and Visual Studies. I...See Ian's full profile

I'm a seasoned tutor with thousands of hours of experience in the greater Boston and Washington, DC metro areas. I have tutored hundreds of students in one-on-one, small group, and classroom settings and helped dozens of them to achieve perfect or near-perfect scores on the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, and other standardized...See M. Reza's full profile

With two decades of experience helping students of all levels and backgrounds achieve at the highest levels, Curtis' students consistently achieve at the top of the class. Subject matter students, some beginning sessions in the D range, become consistent "A / A-" students. All test prep students score in the 94th...See Curtis's full profile

I am an experienced science and math tutor with a strong academic background in Earth Science and Sustainability. I am currently pursuing an MSc in Sustainable Energy Science at the Iceland School of Energy and hold a B.S. in Environmental Science with a concentration in Earth Science from Rice University. My academic...See Lucian's full profile

Hi! I'm Mikayla. I love school and teaching, and I honestly miss them both since I graduated with my Master's last year. I've been teaching all my life, even while being a lifelong student myself. I've taught in classrooms and one-on-one. I was a certified pre-school and kindergarten teacher for five years and worked...See Mikayla's full profile

MATH - Middle School through Algebra 2, Math Problems on the Real Estate Licensing exam. STANDARDIZED TEST PREP: GED, SAT, LSAT, GMAT; Real Estate Licensing exam; Writing; Editing. LOGIC: Logic Games on LSAT My primary credentials are: BA in Economics U of Chicago, JD U of Miami School of Law, and LL.M Taxation New...See Eleanora's full profile

Some quick background info: I'm a theoretical physicist, specializing in string theory and black holes. I am currently taking a break from academia to ostensibly write a book, which is easier said than done (shocking, right?). I was most recently a research fellow at Harvard (and MIT and then Peking University in...See Eric's full profile

"I wish I had called you sooner." That's what I hear most often from clients/students/parents. I am honored to be recognized as one of Wyzant's finest (top 0.3%). I can help students who are struggling, students who are looking to excel, and everyone else in between. SAT/ACT is my specialty! In fact, I've trained other...See Aalok's full profile

Hi! I’m Daniel, a patient, flexible, and encouraging tutor. My passion is to help people change their lives by growing their minds. I'd love to help you or your child gain confidence and achieve academic goals. As a tutor for WyzAnt since 2010, I specialize in math (from prealgebra to calculus), English, and test...See Daniel's full profile

I have helped many students with preparation for tests, schoolwork, and effective study strategies. I work at Lexington High School in Massachusetts and have taught many SAT and ACT courses. Improving writing is a specialty. I can help boost the quality of academic subject work. I have been a teacher and tutor for...See Andrew's full profile

I’m a tutor specializing in test preparation (both reading/writing and math) and math/computer science coursework. I can help with high school and college-level courses such as calculus, statistics, linear algebra, algorithms and design, and web development, as well as standardized tests including the SSAT, PSAT, SAT,...See John's full profile

I've been coaching the SAT Reading for years, including with some of the top firms in the US and abroad. Students of mine have regularly gotten into top schools, and the skills I teach on the test are applicable far beyond the exam itself. I look forward to working with you!See Steve's full profile

I am a semi-retired attorney and skilled one-on-one tutor. I bring patience, creativity and a sense of humor to my lessons, working both to build a strong foundation of substantive knowledge and to pass along useful shortcuts and strategies for breaking down difficult problems into manageable pieces. My tutoring focuses...See John's full profile

I graduated from Princeton University with high honors in Chemical Engineering. My father was having financial difficulties through my last two years of college, so I decided to go to MIT for graduate school in chemical engineering rather than medical school or going to work immediately. I wanted to go into...See JACQUES's full profile

I am a former SAT English and Math Instructor for The Princeton Review, and Massachusetts licensed teacher. I have been tutoring for the SAT for 7+ years. The SAT Reading section tests a very specific skill set: the ability to synthesize the content of a passage and answer evidenced based questions. It is unlike a...See Leo's full profile

My years of experience working with students preparing for the SAT (especially Critical Reading and Writing) validates the need for extra preparation beyond what the students learn in most high school English classes. Most students actually have a somewhat limited understanding of grammar and vocabulary....See Carole's full profile

Hello, I’m Simon! I graduated from University of Washington with Bachelor’s degrees in informatics and biology. I just completed my Master’s in the computational biology program at Carnegie Mellon University. During my time in undergrad and graduate school, it was the dedication and commitment from many of my...See Simon's full profile

Hi, I'm Deika! I am an experienced test prep tutor, having tutored hundreds of students over the course of 5+ years in subjects including ACT/SAT preparation, the LSAT, debate, and math. I am a graduate (Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude) of the University of Pennsylvania, where I double majored in Economics and...See Devika's full profile

The SATs are important for college acceptance, particularly in Writing, Mathematics and Critical Reading. My highest SAT Reading score was a 620. I have always been a strong reader, and much of my current college work involves critical reading and close reading, primarily because I am an English major but also...See Caitlin's full profile

I've found the key skill needed to do well on the (new) SAT reading section is the ability to be flexible in interpreting the passages. This allows a student to spot incorrect answers that may initially be appealing but that are inconsistent with some element of the text (or that are simply not justified by...See Jonathan's full profile

I have helped students devise a personal SAT study plan based on their target scores and available time. I have done a great deal of research into the new SAT and examined study strategies and advice from experts across the country. I focus on building needed skills but primarily increasing the students' knowledge of the...See Evelyn's full profile