The Best SAT Writing Tutors in Hawthorne, CA

...nonprofit, and private sector - 10+ years of STEM education and tutoring experience in engineering and writing/English grammar - SAT writing instructor at test prep academy. Perfect 800 score on SAT Writing - former Executive Director at Climatepedia, a climate education nonprofit - Interviewed by NPR, XPRIZE Foundation, Sierra...See Kimberly's full profile

I was CEO and founder of an education company that, over the course of ten years, worked with 30+ school districts and taught approximately 10,000 students. I trained our staff of 50+ tutors to focus on holistic growth (critical thinking skills and inter/intrapersonal intelligence). As well as my executive and college...See Eric's full profile

Hello! My name is Martha, a writer and poet based in Los Angeles. I graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan Helen Zell Writers' Program, where I taught undergraduate writing during my graduate studies. When I was growing up, my parents hoped that I would follow in their...See Martha's full profile

*Limited spots for 2025 college admissions cycle!* Congratulations to my students who've been accepted to UC Berkeley, UCLA, Yale, NYU, Syracuse, Notre Dame, Loyola Chicago, Villanova, Boston University, University of Utah, Cal Poly SLO, and more! I completely understand how daunting the process of applying to your...See Mel's full profile

As a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering with a degree in Biology and Chemistry (summa cum laude), my exceptionally strong background in STEM allows me to break down complex scientific principles and explain them to a student of any grade level. My in depth knowledge of biology, chemistry, and math makes me perfect...See Stephanie's full profile

I am a speed reader and can impart many of my strategies to students, which is particularly valuable for the timed reading sections on the SAT, ACT, and GRE. And with the new writing sections on the ACT and SAT, strong writing skills are more valuable than ever for aspiring college students. I expect a...See Sonya's full profile

I specialize in high school & college writing, dyslexia, dysgraphia, executive functioning, moderate learning differences, K-8 curriculum, social emotional support, metacognition, and bringing rigor while maintaining joy. Since 2008, I've been a practicing and certified dyslexia practitioner through the Wilson Reading...See Jada's full profile

College essays are a crucial part of the application process. They are your opportunity to make a lasting impression on admission committees, and to distinguish yourself from other applicants through creative, skillfully written, and memorable essays. Working with a proven, experienced coach will make a huge impact on...See Gabriel's full profile

Having completed my PhD, I have succeeded at every level of academic achievement; with almost 20 years of teaching experience, I can help your child do the same. My focus is on helping your student ace his or her life changing tests! It's great to watch students succeed beyond their wildest dreams, and it's also...See James's full profile

My goal is to identify individual student’s gifts and strengths, and then show the students how to leverage their own talents, enabling them to develop their own specific study skills and work habits. This will lead to better grades and test scores in the short term, and transfer over to superior performance in the...See John's full profile

Ah Mathematics. The bane of existence for many a child. The mighty struggle of all struggles. Math can be confusing, confounding, careless, and cruel. It can make you want to grab your hair and tear it out. It can make you want to toss your textbook across the room and swear off math forever. Math can be relentless and...See Greg's full profile

I love students of all shapes and sizes! I love shepherding students through the process of writing an essay or understanding the Pythagorean Theorem. I particularly enjoy helping students with executive function disorder break their work into manageable chunks and GET IT DONE with a minimum of stress. I love helping...See Deirdre's full profile

History is fun! I didn't think so when I was a kid. But I learned the secret in college and now I'm hooked -- and I promise, you will be too. After receiving a BA, MA and doing work towards a Phd in history at UCLA, I started writing history books (the "Nutshell Notes" series), taught American history in...See Amanda's full profile

Hi, I'm Shwetha! I'm currently obtaining my M.S. in Electrical Engineering from UCLA. Prior to that, I worked at a technology startup in Torrance, CA, for two years. In 2023, I graduated from the California Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. I have taken extensive university-level math and...See Shwetha's full profile

Hello! My name is Nick, and I am a tutor by profession with over 15 years of experience tutoring nearly all K-12 subjects. While I have been out of school for some time now, I dedicate much of my free time to learning about new topics that interest me. I try to impart this love of learning on each and every student that...See Nicholas's full profile

I am a Harvard University graduate (cum laude) with almost 13 years of tutoring experience. I have achieved perfect scores on the GRE, GMAT, SAT, and ACT, and scored in the 99th percentile on my LSAT exam prior to law school. While in law school, I was a faculty lecturer for the University of San Diego's Test Prep...See Colin's full profile

Math, statistics, combinatorics, problem-solving, and exam strategies: I will prepare you for top scores on the first attempt. Prep for the verbal sections and essay writing is included. The key to success in standardized exams is the strategy: formulas are not sufficient, you need to solve problems fast, and you need to...See Natalie's full profile

Hi there! I've been editing and tutoring for 7+ years, ever since I graduated from Yale (cum laude, double majoring in history and film). I then went on to obtain an MFA in screenwriting from USC. Throughout all this time, I have worked as both an independent and contract tutor with various companies, helping students of...See Sebastian's full profile

Hi, I'm Amaya. I have always loved literature since I began writing my first "novels" on OpenOffice as a child. When my family moved to England, this manifested in an English Literature A-Level (A) and an EPQ (A+) on poetry. As a student at Wellesley, I majored in English Lit (3.8 GPA), continuing to fall in love with...See Amaya's full profile

The SAT Writing section is the most teachable portion of the SAT -- I've coached several students to a perfect score in this section, and several more to scores of 700+. This section is straightforward in the sense that you either know the rule or you don't-- with the exception of the essay and...See Brooke's full profile

Hi, I’m David! I specialize in SAT and ACT test prep. I graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor’s in Biology and later earned my Master’s in Public Health from George Washington University while working as an engineer in pharmaceutical research. In my time as a tutor I have had success in increasing my...See David's full profile

Hi, I'm Elizabeth! I'm a Neuroscience and Chemistry graduate from UNC Chapel Hill (go Heels!) with a strong background in molecular biology and life science research. I currently work in the biotech industry, bringing both academic expertise and real-world experience to my tutoring. I specialize in high school and...See Elizabeth's full profile

Hello Friends! Struggling with your resume or nervous about upcoming interviews? Whether you’re gearing up for a career change, applying for college, or improving your communication skills, I’m here to help you shine before the new year! Now is the perfect time to update your resume or cover letter and practice...See Duane's full profile

My greatest strength as a tutor (beyond really knowing the subjects I tutor) is my ability to adapt to and match the way you learn. A close second is my ability to take abstract concepts and make them much more understandable. I don’t do “tricks” since it takes as much effort to memorize tons of tricks as it does...See John's full profile

Ace your standardized tests! I earned a 170/170 on the GRE Verbal Reasoning and 5.5/6 on GRE Analytic Writing. I got there by applying dedicated study habits and effective testing strategies, as well as improving critical reading, grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills. Effective test-taking will improve scores, but the...See Brandy's full profile