The Best SAT Writing Tutors in Cambridge, MA

Hi! I'm Steve, and I've spent over 15 years working with students and adults in areas ranging from test preparation to application essays, personal statements, and grant proposals. I received a PhD in archaeology in London, tutored the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT for well established firms including Kaplan and Summit, and I...See Steve's full profile

I hold a Massachusetts teaching license in English and have 30 years of experience teaching the grammar, usage, punctuation, and rhetorical skills that the SAT Writing section tests directly. My instruction goes beyond test prep drills — I teach students to understand why answers are correct, building the...See Marc'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

With more than 20 years of professional writing and teaching experience and a master's in journalism from Harvard, I know what it takes to write well, and I can teach you how to conquer writer's block, say what's in your heart and mind, make yourself understood, stand out from thousands of applicants ... and get good...See Abby's full profile

My own SAT score was 1530 (750 on the verbal section), and I have 6+ years of experience working with high schoolers on English, reading, and test prep, focusing on subject review, test-taking strategies, and anxiety reduction through repetition. For the SAT Writing section, I have extensive experience editing...See Kyle's full profile

In January 2016 , Wyzant named its "Top 250 Tutors in 2015" and I am very proud to be on that list! It was such an honor to be recognized! More recently, the CEO of Wyzant recognized me as being in top 99% of all tutors ever on Wyzant. Wow! The following vignette tells you almost everything you need to know about me and...See Ajay's full profile

... ELA Teacher and Afterschool Test Prep, Gertz-Ressler HS, Pico-Union 2005-2009; ELA 5-12, Math 7-10, SAT & AP Prep, SmArT Academy, Tujunga 2009-2011; SAT Prep and Writing Teacher, Gateway Academy, La Crescenta 2012-2014. Since the skills necessary to do well on the PSAT, SAT, and ACT correlate directly with performance...See Karen'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

Hi, I’m Rashi! I graduated from Caltech with a Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering and am now pursuing my PhD at MIT in the same field. My academic training has given me a deep foundation in math, science, and data analysis, but I also bring a strong passion for writing and communication. Through years of academic...See Rashi's full profile

I have been professionally tutoring for the SAT since 2010, am a former SAT English and Math private instructor and classroom teacher for The Princeton Review, and am a Massachusetts licensed teacher. The SAT Writing section tests a student’s command of grammar, sentence structure, standard English conventions,...See Leo's full profile

I am a full-time English teacher at Boston Latin School and am available to work after school hours and on weekends to help you with homework, projects, or essays for any subject, as well as college essay development and test prep. I have extensive tutoring experience with elementary, middle, and high school students,...See Yilmaz's full profile

Hi! My name is Austin and I graduated from Tufts University in 2021 with a degree in English and Sociology. Originally from Colorado, I plan to stay in Massachusetts for the foreseeable future because I just love it here. Since graduating, I have been a special education teaching assistant for grades 7-12, a barista, a...See Austin's full profile

Hi potential tutees! I am a Harvard Senior concentrating in Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology, with a secondary in the History of Science. I am currently applying to medical school and have experience in medical school and college applications since I have been through it myself (very successfully in my...See Mallory'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 students for the SAT Writing Section, I work with them to...See Stephanie'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

Hi, I'm Katharine. I'm a Columbia University alumna, working as an architect. Previously, I have worked in communications, as well as teaching design at the college level as adjunct faculty. My past academic honors include receiving National Merit honors and receiving a perfect score on my verbal SAT. I also bring a...See Katharine's full profile

I'm creative, thoughtful, and patient, with over 30 years' experience in early childhood, elementary, and adult education. I earned a Master of Arts degree in Applied Linguistics at UMass Boston in 2015 and a certificate in "ESL math pedagogy". My undergraduate studies included nutrition and life sciences, African...See Dianne's full profile

I am an experienced tutor that promises to make learning as fun as engaging as possible! I have a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree from Tufts University. I am an expert tutor in high school level math, English, social sciences, and sciences, as well as in SAT, ACT, SSAT,...See Erin's full profile

PLEASE NOTE: I am fully booked for the 2023-2024 school year. I will not be accepting new students until June 2024. I tutor students in English literature and essay writing, and I coach high school seniors on their college essays and applications. From 2010 to 2018, I served on the English faculty at Phillips Exeter...See Jane'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 have scored a 1590/1600 on the SAT and tutored SAT Prep with writing for several years. I have a dynamic approach to helping students learn based on their target areas and customize lesson plans according to their goals. I have helped students in various score ranges improve their overall scores!See Amitoj's full profile

Hello! I'm Lucy, an economics major with coursework in multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and statistics. Throughout my educational journey, I've experienced firsthand how challenging it can be to grasp complex material, especially when you feel like you're missing something foundational. That’s why I am so...See Lucy's full profile

I am an enthusiastic, experienced tutor with great reviews. I have helped dozens of high school and middle school students with their application essays, with amazing results. Most get into two of their top three schools. My style is flexible, and efficient, making the most of the time we work together. I teach specific...See Monica's full profile

Looking for a professional to help bring up that SAT Writing score? I’m your guy. I know the SAT inside and out and I can assure you this test is learnable. I consider the Writing section to be the most learnable on the SAT. My fist score on this test was 590; my last score on the official SAT was 800. Most...See John's full profile

I have tutored students individually and taught classes to prepare them for college entrance exams, including SAT and PSAT, for over 15 years, both privately and for the Princeton Review. I truly enjoy and have been fortunate to have helped each student gain confidence in taking the SAT, improve their...See Ellen's full profile