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The Best SAT verbal Tutors in Illinois

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Jeanette H. Chesterfield, MO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeanette H.
$20/hour

Chesterfield, MO

Experienced and Engaging SAT Reading/Writing Tutor

I am an SAT reading/writing tutor with over 4 years of peer and professional tutoring experience. I scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT Verbal section. I have tutored over 200 students with an 85% student approval rating.

5.0 (61)
$20/hour
163 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jeanette’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

I am an SAT reading/writing tutor with over 4 years of peer and professional tutoring experience. I scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT Verbal section. I have tutored over 200 students with an 85% student approval rating.

Kelsey R. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kelsey R.
$150/hour

Chicago, IL

Expert Digital SAT Verbal Tutor with 12+ Years of Teaching Experience

I have extensive experience teaching the grammar, reading comprehension, and writing skills required for a top score on the SAT Reading & Writing. I am an award-winning writer, and I have earned perfect or near-perfect verbal scores on all...

5.0 (132)
$150/hour
600 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response time is based on Kelsey’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

I have extensive experience teaching the grammar, reading comprehension, and writing skills required for a top score on the SAT Reading & Writing. I am an award-winning writer, and I have earned perfect or near-perfect verbal scores on all...

Lewis W. Elgin, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lewis W.
$400/hour

Elgin, IL

Expert Economics-Math Tutor (W&M/Oxford/Fed/CFA)(12 Years Credit)

A native English speaker, I have studied English thoroughly including reading grammar guides (e.g. Fowler's, Strunk and White, and over a dozen quotations books) for fun, have professionally written a private verbal SAT practice tests, have always...

5.0 (223)
$400/hour
1,124 hours tutoring

A native English speaker, I have studied English thoroughly including reading grammar guides (e.g. Fowler's, Strunk and White, and over a dozen quotations books) for fun, have professionally written a private verbal SAT practice tests, have always...

Allison C. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Allison C.
$80/hour

Chicago, IL

SAT Reading & Writing Tutor | 780 Verbal & 8+ Years Tutoring

I scored a 780 on the SAT Verbal section and have over eight years of experience tutoring middle and high school students, including standardized test preparation. I help students master the specific skills tested on the SAT Reading and...

5.0 (17)
$80/hour
35 hours tutoring

I scored a 780 on the SAT Verbal section and have over eight years of experience tutoring middle and high school students, including standardized test preparation. I help students master the specific skills tested on the SAT Reading and...

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Mc Lean, VA Tutoring
Robert P.
$80/hour

Award-Winning Writer/Tutor: Essays, Resumes, SAT Verbal/NU Grad

I have master’s degrees in writing and business administration and graduated from Washington & Lee and Northwestern universities. Given the above, I teach what I know: writing, SAT Verbal, college counseling, and career...

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5.0 (476)
$80/hour
1,570 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Robert’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 12:00 am UTC.

I have master’s degrees in writing and business administration and graduated from Washington & Lee and Northwestern universities. Given the above, I teach what I know: writing, SAT Verbal, college counseling, and career...

Acton, MA Tutoring
Jack B.
$110/hour

Experienced Ivy League Test-Prep Tutor and College Admissions Advisor

I have prepared dozens of students to perform better on the SAT Writing section, and have personally scored in the top one percentile on the SAT's Verbal sections.

5.0 (104)
$110/hour
466 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have prepared dozens of students to perform better on the SAT Writing section, and have personally scored in the top one percentile on the SAT's Verbal sections.

West Palm Beach, FL Tutoring
Michael K.
$40/hour

SAT verbal expert

Having dedicated many years to teaching standardized testing, I possess a deep-seated understanding of the intricacies associated with the SAT, ACT, GRE and AP Literature and Language exams. My profound knowledge isn't merely theoretical, but is...

4.9 (127)
$40/hour
440 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Having dedicated many years to teaching standardized testing, I possess a deep-seated understanding of the intricacies associated with the SAT, ACT, GRE and AP Literature and Language exams. My profound knowledge isn't merely theoretical, but is...

Bradenton, FL Tutoring
John M.
$290/hour

SAT/PSAT Reading and Writing Expert - Expect Ivy League Scores

John’s Test Prep, the SAT Reading and Writing expert with results you can trust. (Scroll for more results) In short, expect a 50 to 200-point SAT verbal boost (That's over 2x the industry standard). The method is simple but...

5.0 (213)
$290/hour
819 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on John’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

John’s Test Prep, the SAT Reading and Writing expert with results you can trust. (Scroll for more results) In short, expect a 50 to 200-point SAT verbal boost (That's over 2x the industry standard). The method is simple but...

Cliffside Park, NJ Tutoring
Rachim B.
$60/hour

Experienced, enthusiastic, patient.

Now's the time to master it, because the rest of high school math leans on it. I've also tutored science and English, and taught SAT Verbal in the classroom. And since I've studied - and taught - Anatomy and Physiology...

4.9 (186)
$60/hour
818 hours tutoring

Now's the time to master it, because the rest of high school math leans on it. I've also tutored science and English, and taught SAT Verbal in the classroom. And since I've studied - and taught - Anatomy and Physiology...

New York, NY Tutoring
Olya T.
$350/hour

High-Level SAT verbal (Reading and Writing) Tutor

I work with high-level students who need high SAT scores to apply to Ivy and selective colleges. I can help you boost the new SAT digital Reading and Writing portion. I not only teach strategies to help you move quickly through the test and...

5.0 (1369)
$350/hour
2,551 hours tutoring

I work with high-level students who need high SAT scores to apply to Ivy and selective colleges. I can help you boost the new SAT digital Reading and Writing portion. I not only teach strategies to help you move quickly through the test and...

Chattanooga, TN Tutoring
Robert L.
$60/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...

5.0 (313)
$60/hour
938 hours tutoring

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...

Mooresville, NC Tutoring
Katie I.
$75/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.

5.0 (20)
$75/hour
45 hours tutoring

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

Portland, OR Tutoring
Devin T.
$180/hour

Longtime SAT Verbal tutor

I've been a lead SAT instructor for multiple companies, helped design coursebooks, and trained future SAT boot camp tutors. Since then, I have tutored hundreds of students in the SAT.

5.0 (49)
$180/hour
209 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I've been a lead SAT instructor for multiple companies, helped design coursebooks, and trained future SAT boot camp tutors. Since then, I have tutored hundreds of students in the SAT.

Halethorpe, MD Tutoring
Sharon E.
$40/hour

Humanities Tutor -- reading, writing, English, French, etc.

I have strong grammar, syntax and writing skills. (I scored a 620 on the SAT verbal -- in the mid '90s, under the old system -- and scored 100% on WyzAnt's SAT Writing test.)

5.0 (213)
$40/hour
564 hours tutoring

I have strong grammar, syntax and writing skills. (I scored a 620 on the SAT verbal -- in the mid '90s, under the old system -- and scored 100% on WyzAnt's SAT Writing test.)

Santa Monica, CA Tutoring
Nick S.
$265/hour

The College Lad - Leading Writing Coach & Test Expert

If you want to crack 1500 or break any plateau on SAT Verbal, look no further! I help my my high-scoring students finally reach the 99th percentile to be competitive at top colleges. SAT Verbal is challenging but consistent. You...

5.0 (586)
$265/hour
2,004 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

If you want to crack 1500 or break any plateau on SAT Verbal, look no further! I help my my high-scoring students finally reach the 99th percentile to be competitive at top colleges. SAT Verbal is challenging but consistent. You...

Lebanon, NJ Tutoring
Cheryl A.
$80/hour

MIT Grad/Former Kaplan Tutor/College Professor

I am an Award winning writer and former Kaplan teacher. I scored 760 on SAT verbal.

4.9 (219)
$80/hour
874 hours tutoring

I am an Award winning writer and former Kaplan teacher. I scored 760 on SAT verbal.

Eden Prairie, MN Tutoring
Tapan S.
$200/hour

Top-Tier ACT/SAT Tutor, Certified Instructor, Grant-Winning Educator

800/800 SAT II Writing. 770/800 SAT Verbal. 4.0 Valedictorian.

4.9 (48)
$200/hour
167 hours tutoring

800/800 SAT II Writing. 770/800 SAT Verbal. 4.0 Valedictorian.

New York, NY Tutoring
Alex S.
$250/hour

Harvard Grad With 20+ Years Experience: SAT/ACT/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:...

5.0 (92)
$250/hour
325 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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:...

New York, NY Tutoring
Meeraj P.
$250/hour

SAT Tutor & Expert - My Typical Student Improves by 150 - 300 Points!

My average SAT student improves their overall score by 150 - 300 points after just 8 – 12 hours of tutoring (versus the industry average of 60 - 100 points in 30+ hours). I've had great success teaching both SAT Math and SAT Verbal;...

5.0 (1631)
$250/hour
6,900 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on Meeraj’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

My average SAT student improves their overall score by 150 - 300 points after just 8 – 12 hours of tutoring (versus the industry average of 60 - 100 points in 30+ hours). I've had great success teaching both SAT Math and SAT Verbal;...

Birmingham, AL Tutoring
Suporna C.
$60/hour

MPH & MS Grad Tutor for Reading, Writing, MCAT CARS, Algebra

SAT Critical Reading - 800 GRE Verbal - 168 Community Tutor for English, Reading, ELA, SAT Verbal, GRE Verbal for over 5 years.

5.0 (16)
$60/hour
87 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

SAT Critical Reading - 800 GRE Verbal - 168 Community Tutor for English, Reading, ELA, SAT Verbal, GRE Verbal for over 5 years.

New York, NY Tutoring
Alexandra B.
$95/hour

English M.A. and B.A. from Georgetown University, with Honors, 35 ACT

In addition to working with individual students, I have taught numerous intensive SAT Verbal group courses for multiple years, specializing in helping students connect their own reading and experiences to the practice of identifying a main...

5.0 (284)
$95/hour
1,686 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Alexandra’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 5:00 am UTC.

In addition to working with individual students, I have taught numerous intensive SAT Verbal group courses for multiple years, specializing in helping students connect their own reading and experiences to the practice of identifying a main...

Sacramento, CA Tutoring
Jessica N.
$50/hour

PhD and experienced tutor helps with all verbal subjects

I scored above the 90th percentile on the GRE and SAT Verbal sections, and above the 95th percentile on the Writing sections of both exams. I took prep courses and private lessons for both tests.

4.9 (38)
$50/hour
174 hours tutoring

I scored above the 90th percentile on the GRE and SAT Verbal sections, and above the 95th percentile on the Writing sections of both exams. I took prep courses and private lessons for both tests.

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...

5.0 (223)
$45/hour
3,164 hours tutoring

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...

New York, NY Tutoring
Ethan J.
$199/hour

Award-Winning Harvard Ph.D. and SAT Expert Tutoring All SAT Sections

As an expert SAT tutor with a Ph.D. from Harvard and 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...

5.0 (1014)
$199/hour
2,813 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ethan’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

As an expert SAT tutor with a Ph.D. from Harvard and 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...

Immokalee, FL Tutoring
Dr. Michael R.
$49/hour

Expert Tutor in Standardized Test Prep and Academic Subjects

After scoring 770 out of 800 on the SAT Verbal, and 800 out of 800 on the GRE Verbal, I was trained in standardized test instruction by Kaplan, the leading test-prep company.

4.9 (591)
$49/hour
2,801 hours tutoring

After scoring 770 out of 800 on the SAT Verbal, and 800 out of 800 on the GRE Verbal, I was trained in standardized test instruction by Kaplan, the leading test-prep company.

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Kaori N.

14 lessons

My daughter’s SAT verbal score improved more than 100 points after working with Robert (about 8 sessions). Her SAT verbal score reached above 700, even though she is not a good reader/writer. Robert is knowledgeable about various problem-solving strategies and is very skilled at teaching them. In addition, he is very easy to talk and accommodating. We are very happy with him!
Jacqueline G.

8 lessons

Jonathan worked with my daughter on SAT Verbal, and he was superb. As a Harvard graduate, I struggle to find truly excellent tutors—Jonathan is one of them. His explanations are clear and thorough, and he offered a ton of targeted resources and smart strategies. Absolutely amazing in every respect.
Vamsi D.

2 lessons

Super quick and helpful in diagnosing the details of where I was making mistakes in the verbal section of the SAT and providing a simple approach to remedy it. I am finally unstuck from repeating the same mistakes and being unable to improve m score! Would highly recommend Robert to anyone needing help with SAT verbal!
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SAT verbal Tutors in Illinois

SAT verbal Tutors in Illinois on Wyzant connect students with experienced instructors for in-person and online sessions. These tutors specialize in reading and writing skills, including preparation for the digital SAT format, helping students build confidence and improve test scores.

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