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The Best SAT verbal Tutors in New York

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David L. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
David L.
$100/hour

New York, NY

Yale Grad SAT/ACT, Reading, Writing, College Essays, 15+ yrs. exp.

I scored 800 on the SAT Verbal, which helped me gain admissions to Yale University. I teach effective reading techniques to improve your comprehension beyond your current reading level.

5.0 (12)
$100/hour
18 hours tutoring

I scored 800 on the SAT Verbal, which helped me gain admissions to Yale University. I teach effective reading techniques to improve your comprehension beyond your current reading level.

Daniela P. Kingston, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniela P.
$90/hour

Kingston, NY

Ivy League-educated ELA/Writing Tutor; Bilingual German Tutor

I achieved a perfect score on the Verbal SAT and tutored my daughter to achieve an 800 as well.

5.0 (42)
$90/hour
109 hours tutoring

I achieved a perfect score on the Verbal SAT and tutored my daughter to achieve an 800 as well.

Alex S. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alex S.
$250/hour

New York, NY

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: 14 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:...

Rachim B. Cliffside Park, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rachim B.
$60/hour

Cliffside Park, NJ

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...

Olya T. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Olya T.
$350/hour

New York, NY

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 (1368)
$350/hour
2,549 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Meeraj P. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Meeraj P.
$250/hour

New York, NY

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 (1630)
$250/hour
6,898 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;...

Hannah P. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hannah P.
$50/hour

New York, NY

Ivy League SAT Writing Tutor

I received a 770 on the SAT verbal section. I also took the AP English Language and Culture exam and received a 5. I have previous experience tutoring grammar to high school students as well. I was recommended to the peer tutoring program...

5.0 (45)
$50/hour
49 hours tutoring

I received a 770 on the SAT verbal section. I also took the AP English Language and Culture exam and received a 5. I have previous experience tutoring grammar to high school students as well. I was recommended to the peer tutoring program...

Lorien B. Nyack, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lorien B.
$75/hour

Nyack, NY

Former Classroom Teacher with 10+ Years of Tutoring Experience

I have tutored several students in both ACT and SAT verbal sections.

5.0 (10)
$75/hour
17 hours tutoring

I have tutored several students in both ACT and SAT verbal sections.

Andrew K. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew K.
$80/hour

Brooklyn, NY

SAT Math, Verbal, and Writing; Math at all levels

I have a passion for helping students to achieve their academic goals. In the classroom, I insist with my students, "We are a team, and we will all succeed," and "We can all be Math People." I have four years of experience teaching Algebra 2 with...

5.0 (4)
$80/hour
28 hours tutoring

I have a passion for helping students to achieve their academic goals. In the classroom, I insist with my students, "We are a team, and we will all succeed," and "We can all be Math People." I have four years of experience teaching Algebra 2 with...

Ethan J. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ethan J.
$199/hour

New York, NY

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 (1013)
$199/hour
2,811 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...

Neil B. White Plains, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Neil B.
$100/hour

White Plains, NY

15 Years of Helping Students Turn College Dreams Into Acceptances

I know how stressful this process can feel, so I make it my mission to simplify things for families. Together, we’ll create a clear plan—choosing the right schools, mapping out timelines, and preparing for SAT/ACT verbal...

5.0 (22)
$100/hour
43 hours tutoring

I know how stressful this process can feel, so I make it my mission to simplify things for families. Together, we’ll create a clear plan—choosing the right schools, mapping out timelines, and preparing for SAT/ACT verbal...

Charlotte F. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Charlotte F.
$65/hour

New York, NY

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.

5.0 (267)
$65/hour
961 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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.

Ben C. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ben C.
$100/hour

New York, NY

526 MCAT Scorer | Ivy League Grad | Strategy-Focused Tutor

I graduated from Columbia University with a 4.0 GPA, earning a B.A. in biophysics with a minor in chemistry. While at Columbia, I gained extensive experience in advanced science coursework, structural biology research, and one-on-one tutoring....

5.0 (8)
$100/hour
21 hours tutoring
Response time: 58 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ben’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

I graduated from Columbia University with a 4.0 GPA, earning a B.A. in biophysics with a minor in chemistry. While at Columbia, I gained extensive experience in advanced science coursework, structural biology research, and one-on-one tutoring....

Joel R. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joel R.
$99/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Harvard PhD Candidate - Expert Calculus, Physics, and EE Tutor

Hello! My name is Joel, a Brooklyn native who feels most at home in the classroom. I hold a combined B.A. & M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from Harvard and am now pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering, researching the...

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5.0 (66)
$99/hour
156 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Joel, a Brooklyn native who feels most at home in the classroom. I hold a combined B.A. & M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from Harvard and am now pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering, researching the...

Alexandra B. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alexandra B.
$95/hour

New York, NY

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: 6 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...

Tanu S. Brooklyn, NY, available for in-person tutoring
Tanu S.
$175/hour

Brooklyn, NY

UCLA Grad Specializing in Test Prep, English, and Math!

In addition to being a tutor, I'm part of the editorial staff at a Big Five publisher, so I love talking about books and words-- and because I'm a well-rounded nerd, I'm also a huge fan of math and the sciences, especially astronomy. I moved to...

4.9 (54)
$175/hour
232 hours tutoring

In addition to being a tutor, I'm part of the editorial staff at a Big Five publisher, so I love talking about books and words-- and because I'm a well-rounded nerd, I'm also a huge fan of math and the sciences, especially astronomy. I moved to...

Dana R. Lynbrook, NY, available for in-person tutoring
Dana R.
$50/hour

Lynbrook, NY

PhD in Music with 7 years teaching, 2 years business journalism

In the course of my 7 years teaching as an adjunct professor I corrected many student papers.I personally scored a 770 on the SAT Verbal and have had success tutoring SAT Reading for the last 5 years.

4.8 (93)
$50/hour
272 hours tutoring

In the course of my 7 years teaching as an adjunct professor I corrected many student papers.I personally scored a 770 on the SAT Verbal and have had success tutoring SAT Reading for the last 5 years.

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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 (475)
$80/hour
1,566 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 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...

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 (212)
$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...

Elkins Park, PA Tutoring
Patsy G.
$50/hour

Spanish, Verbal SAT, writing, Study Skills, IXL, Executive Function

I tutor English comprehension, reading, study skills, essay organization and writing. I am also a trained SAT verbal skills tutor.

4.9 (50)
$50/hour
167 hours tutoring

I tutor English comprehension, reading, study skills, essay organization and writing. I am also a trained SAT verbal skills tutor.

Chicago, IL Tutoring
Kelsey R.
$150/hour

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 (131)
$150/hour
590 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...

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.

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 (212)
$290/hour
818 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...

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

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.

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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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