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Stephanie O. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephanie O.
105/hour

Chicago, IL

Ivy Grad - Flexible, Friendly, Gets Results (15+ Years Experience)

Mostly students in grades 6-12 or college / grad school. In Chicago since 2017, I've worked with students in CPS, private school, Northwestern, and more. Highlights: 800 SAT Verbal and SAT Math Level 2; 740+ on other SAT... See Stephanie's full profile

4.9 (243)
105/hour
1,709 hours tutoring
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Mostly students in grades 6-12 or college / grad school. In Chicago since 2017, I've worked with students in CPS, private school, Northwestern, and more. Highlights: 800 SAT Verbal and SAT Math Level 2; 740+ on other SAT...See Stephanie's full profile

Washington, DC Tutoring
Zakiy G.
130/hour

Learn the Frameworks to Crack the Toughest SAT Reading Passages

As a near perfect SAT scorer (1580/1600) with more than 1000 hours tutored, I have a mastery over the core material of the SAT Verbal sections that I have been able to translate into dramatic score improvements for my students. The SAT... See Zakiy's full profile

5.0 (343)
130/hour
1,147 hours tutoring
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As a near perfect SAT scorer (1580/1600) with more than 1000 hours tutored, I have a mastery over the core material of the SAT Verbal sections that I have been able to translate into dramatic score improvements for my students. The SAT...See Zakiy's full profile

New York, NY Tutoring
Charlotte F.
65/hour

Ivy-League Ph.D. for Essay Writing and Test Prep

I have tutored SAT verbal and writing for several years. I recently took the GRE, which is a similar exam type, and had a perfect score for writing and verbal. My SAT teaching approach is systematic and exam-orientated. See Charlotte's full profile

5.0 (225)
65/hour
768 hours tutoring
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I have tutored SAT verbal and writing for several years. I recently took the GRE, which is a similar exam type, and had a perfect score for writing and verbal. My SAT teaching approach is systematic and exam-orientated.See Charlotte's full profile

South Bend, IN Tutoring
Michael B.
60/hour

A Friendly, Effective PhD With 10 Years Experience

I can help students with any kind of essay assignments, including essays that are due the next day. I also have vast experience with test prep. I scored 800 on the SAT Verbal and 1530 overall (in the old, 1600-point scoring system),... See Michael's full profile

4.9 (8)
60/hour
59 hours tutoring
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I can help students with any kind of essay assignments, including essays that are due the next day. I also have vast experience with test prep. I scored 800 on the SAT Verbal and 1530 overall (in the old, 1600-point scoring system),...See Michael's full profile

Edgartown, MA Tutoring
Becky H.
135/hour

Results Driven SAT Verbal Tutor

I have tutored students over the past 10 years on both SAT Verbal and ACT Reading/English and Science. I have achieved excellent results with my students, often increasing their scores from low 20's to over 30 composite on the ACT... See Becky's full profile

5.0 (296)
135/hour
1,258 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutes
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I have tutored students over the past 10 years on both SAT Verbal and ACT Reading/English and Science. I have achieved excellent results with my students, often increasing their scores from low 20's to over 30 composite on the ACT...See Becky's full profile

Randolph, NJ Tutoring
Michael M.
200/hour

Engineering Grad with 6 Years Experience at Fortune Global 500 Company

... grades and test scores. I scored in the 97th percentile on the SAT Math section and in the 98th percentile on the SAT Verbal section (in addition to a 790 out of 800 on the GRE Quantitative Section, prior to the 2011 test revision). While test... See Michael's full profile

5.0 (21)
200/hour
81 hours tutoring
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... grades and test scores. I scored in the 97th percentile on the SAT Math section and in the 98th percentile on the SAT Verbal section (in addition to a 790 out of 800 on the GRE Quantitative Section, prior to the 2011 test revision). While test...See Michael's full profile

Huntington Beach, CA Tutoring
Janie L.
35/hour

Effective tutor specializing in tutoring writing, math, and science

I've tutored students of all ages in English and language arts. I have a firm grasp on English and literature, receiving a 4 on the AP English Lit exam, a 730 (out of 800) on the SAT Verbal, and a 96th percentile score on the GRE... See Janie's full profile

4.9 (24)
35/hour
111 hours tutoring
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I've tutored students of all ages in English and language arts. I have a firm grasp on English and literature, receiving a 4 on the AP English Lit exam, a 730 (out of 800) on the SAT Verbal, and a 96th percentile score on the GRE...See Janie's full profile

Brighton, MA Tutoring
Suporna C.
45/hour

All-Rounder Grad Specializing in Reading, Writing, and Humanities

SAT Critical Reading - 800 GRE Verbal - 168 Community Tutor for English, Reading, ELA, SAT Verbal, GRE Verbal for over 5 years. See Suporna's full profile

5.0 (6)
45/hour
65 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minute
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SAT Critical Reading - 800 GRE Verbal - 168 Community Tutor for English, Reading, ELA, SAT Verbal, GRE Verbal for over 5 years. See Suporna's full profile

Chino Hills, CA Tutoring
Nirali K.
40/hour

Experienced SAT verbal tutor specializing in English

Hi! I'm Nirali. I am a Business Administration graduate from UC Riverside. I have been tutoring for a long time, ever since I graduated high school in 2011. I tutored all throughout college and continued to tutor once I graduated in 2016. I... See Nirali's full profile

5.0 (21)
40/hour
69 hours tutoring
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Hi! I'm Nirali. I am a Business Administration graduate from UC Riverside. I have been tutoring for a long time, ever since I graduated high school in 2011. I tutored all throughout college and continued to tutor once I graduated in 2016. I...See Nirali's full profile

Kansas City, MO Tutoring
Benjamin T.
80/hour

TOEFL IELTS SAT ACT Duolingo

...best strategies to get past the hump and achieve a high band score. If you're getting a low score on the ACTs or SATs (verbal and language sections), I can help identify your problems, and work on your shortcomings in order to get an ideal score... See Benjamin's full profile

5.0 (173)
80/hour
329 hours tutoring
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...best strategies to get past the hump and achieve a high band score. If you're getting a low score on the ACTs or SATs (verbal and language sections), I can help identify your problems, and work on your shortcomings in order to get an ideal score...See Benjamin's full profile

Jacksonville, FL Tutoring
Christina O.
40/hour

Experienced SAT Tutor

I have been working as an SAT Verbal Skills tutor at Legal Outreach since 2017. My students have improved drastically, in some cases, up to 100 points above their original verbal score alone. I have continued to work there because I... See Christina's full profile

5.0 (54)
40/hour
108 hours tutoring
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I have been working as an SAT Verbal Skills tutor at Legal Outreach since 2017. My students have improved drastically, in some cases, up to 100 points above their original verbal score alone. I have continued to work there because I...See Christina's full profile

Cambridge, MA Tutoring
Ethan J.
199/hour

Award-Winning Harvard PhD and SAT Expert Tutoring All SAT Sections

As an expert SAT tutor with a B.S. in Applied Math and Biology, I have helped students from all backgrounds significantly improve their scores. Most students see average improvements to their SAT Verbal (reading and writing) section of... See Ethan's full profile

5.0 (858)
199/hour
2,287 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minute
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As an expert SAT tutor with a B.S. in Applied Math and Biology, I have helped students from all backgrounds significantly improve their scores. Most students see average improvements to their SAT Verbal (reading and writing) section of...See Ethan's full profile

Santa Monica, CA Tutoring
Nick S.
180/hour

The College Lad - Leading SoCal Writing Coach & Test Expert

If you want to crack 1500 on SAT, look no further. For the past six years, I've scored a perfect 800 on SAT verbal and helped my high-scoring students finally reach the 99th percentile to be competitive at top colleges. SAT Reading... See Nick's full profile

5.0 (448)
180/hour
1,459 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutes
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If you want to crack 1500 on SAT, look no further. For the past six years, I've scored a perfect 800 on SAT verbal and helped my high-scoring students finally reach the 99th percentile to be competitive at top colleges. SAT Reading...See Nick's full profile

Mooresville, NC Tutoring
Katie I.
65/hour

Experienced English Tutor Specializing in Verbal Test Prep Skills

Over 6 years professional experience teaching the SAT. SAT Verbal Curriculum Coordinator for Costa's Rica's most prestigious test prep company, epl. See Katie's full profile

5.0 (19)
65/hour
43 hours tutoring
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Over 6 years professional experience teaching the SAT. SAT Verbal Curriculum Coordinator for Costa's Rica's most prestigious test prep company, epl. See Katie's full profile

Schenectady, NY Tutoring
Kathy R.
25/hour

Proficient instructor in Reading, Writing, SAT verbal prep and Biology

Teaching is my passion and I am fortunate in having been able to teach a variety of subjects to students with a wide variety of academic abilities and interests. I have taught students at many academic levels, from two year colleges to... See Kathy's full profile

4.4 (14)
25/hour
82 hours tutoring
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Teaching is my passion and I am fortunate in having been able to teach a variety of subjects to students with a wide variety of academic abilities and interests. I have taught students at many academic levels, from two year colleges to...See Kathy's full profile

Chattanooga, TN Tutoring
Robert L.
50/hour

SAT Verbal Expert with Years of Tutoring Experience!

I set up and ran an SAT-prep and College Readiness program at Anderson High School in Austin, Texas, for over a decade. For years, I have helped students crack the verbal sections of the SAT and ACT, and I have collected data from my students that... See Robert's full profile

5.0 (262)
50/hour
639 hours tutoring
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I set up and ran an SAT-prep and College Readiness program at Anderson High School in Austin, Texas, for over a decade. For years, I have helped students crack the verbal sections of the SAT and ACT, and I have collected data from my students that...See Robert's full profile

New York, NY Tutoring
Alex S.
200/hour

5-Star Harvard Tutor: SAT, ACT, GRE, Math, Physics, Writing

In addition to being a teacher, I'm a bestselling author who frequently coaches other writers. When not teaching or writing, I like to play music and cook. MY TEST SCORES: SAT Math: 800 SAT Verbal: 800 ACT: 36 GRE:... See Alex's full profile

5.0 (82)
200/hour
226 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutes
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In addition to being a teacher, I'm a bestselling author who frequently coaches other writers. When not teaching or writing, I like to play music and cook. MY TEST SCORES: SAT Math: 800 SAT Verbal: 800 ACT: 36 GRE:...See Alex's full profile

Louisville, KY Tutoring
Evan S.
50/hour

Experienced Math & Science Tutor Providing Confidence and Clarity

I earned a composite score of 2290/2400 on the SAT and 750/800 on SAT Verbal (Reading). In terms of English and writing, I have a record of success in writing for my courses in both high school and college. I received scores of... See Evan's full profile

5.0 (333)
50/hour
1,204 hours tutoring
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I earned a composite score of 2290/2400 on the SAT and 750/800 on SAT Verbal (Reading). In terms of English and writing, I have a record of success in writing for my courses in both high school and college. I received scores of...See Evan's full profile

Eden Prairie, MN Tutoring
Tapan S.
200/hour

Top-Tier Harvard Alum with Expertise in SAT, Math, Writing, Science

800/800 SAT II Writing. 770/800 SAT Verbal. 4.0 Valedictorian. See Tapan's full profile

4.9 (48)
200/hour
166 hours tutoring
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800/800 SAT II Writing. 770/800 SAT Verbal. 4.0 Valedictorian.See Tapan's full profile

State College, PA Tutoring
Kathleen V. S.
45/hour

Spanish, ESL, writing, grammar, SAT verbal tutor, lived in Spain

What I like most about tutoring is seeing the “lightbulb“ go off in a student’s eyes when they make a connection and begin to understand the patterns of grammar and sentence structure. I try to make tutoring fun, coming up with real-world... See Kathleen V.'s full profile

5.0 (164)
45/hour
1,977 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutes
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What I like most about tutoring is seeing the “lightbulb“ go off in a student’s eyes when they make a connection and begin to understand the patterns of grammar and sentence structure. I try to make tutoring fun, coming up with real-world...See Kathleen V.'s full profile

Lebanon, NJ Tutoring
Cheryl A.
75/hour

MIT Grad/Former Kaplan Tutor/College Professor

I am an Award winning writer and former Kaplan teacher. I scored 760 on SAT verbal. See Cheryl's full profile

4.9 (201)
75/hour
773 hours tutoring
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I am an Award winning writer and former Kaplan teacher. I scored 760 on SAT verbal.See Cheryl's full profile

Burlington, MA Tutoring
Vithika N.
45/hour

Grade to College level SCIENCE/MATH, expert @ STEM subjects

.... And best of all, to help you realize what the point of taking all these incredibly challenging classes really is. SAT, verbal, reading, math, physics - 2200 + SAT II subject tests: math 800, physics 800. Will help you improve your time management... See Vithika's full profile

45/hour
0 hours tutoring
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.... And best of all, to help you realize what the point of taking all these incredibly challenging classes really is. SAT, verbal, reading, math, physics - 2200 + SAT II subject tests: math 800, physics 800. Will help you improve your time management...See Vithika's full profile

Irvine, CA Tutoring
Oliver W.
100/hour

Verbal mastery to outclass your peers in school, at work, and in life.

I was valedictorian of my Communications Studies major at UCLA, was one of two students to receive a 5 on the AP English test at Estancia High School, and scored in the top percentile on the SAT verbal section. I was a visiting professor of... See Oliver's full profile

5.0 (203)
100/hour
733 hours tutoring
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I was valedictorian of my Communications Studies major at UCLA, was one of two students to receive a 5 on the AP English test at Estancia High School, and scored in the top percentile on the SAT verbal section. I was a visiting professor of...See Oliver's full profile

Wellesley Hills, MA Tutoring
Emilie K.
100/hour

Yale '17 - Test Prep/ELA/Academic Support/College Application Support

SAT Verbal Score: 800 See Emilie's full profile

100/hour
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SAT Verbal Score: 800 See Emilie's full profile

Woodbridge, NJ Tutoring
Phillip P.
60/hour

Succeed in Life with Context Learning

...Leaves 2020), and Post Cards of McHenry County, Illinois (Arcadia 2021). As a student, I scored a 720 out of 800 on the SAT Verbal section, and I scored 720 out of 800 on the GRE Verbal section and 5.5 out of 6 on the GRE Writing section. And I can... See Phillip's full profile

4.7 (908)
60/hour
7,983 hours tutoring
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...Leaves 2020), and Post Cards of McHenry County, Illinois (Arcadia 2021). As a student, I scored a 720 out of 800 on the SAT Verbal section, and I scored 720 out of 800 on the GRE Verbal section and 5.5 out of 6 on the GRE Writing section. And I can...See Phillip's full profile

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Robert is very quick to respond and super accommodating with offering times that will fit your schedule. He also breaks down complex topics into easy to understand concepts which has helped me tremendously with tackling my issues with the SAT verbal section. I have been enrolled in a very expensive test prep program to which I have devoted a ton of time with not much improvement. I wish I found Robert sooner, it would have been much less time and cost with a much better score outcome!
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She is a business professional and does an amazing job at delivering an encouraging learning experience, for my son. 1/8/2014: Tonight was my son's final lesson with Carole before his SSAT, which will be in two days. We feel so fortunate that we had Carole and my son is feeling a lot more confident in his ability to perform well in the exam. couldn't ask for a better tutor!! She genuinely cares about her students and is truly committed and encouraging!!
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