The Best SAT Reading Tutors in Newton, MA

I scored a perfect 800 on the SAT 1600 Verbal section, back in high school when it consisted of 2 sections, Math and Verbal. I have been teaching the SAT 2400 Critical Reading and Writing Skills sections for years now; I have helpful tips and effective techniques for every type of question students will...See Ariana's full profile

5 years of teaching experience; Have seen numerous students go from 500 to 700+; 98th percentile test taker when I took the exam in high school, when I take the exam now I receive perfect scores; Bachelor’s degree in Math from USCSee John's full profile

When I began the college application process during my Sophomore & Junior years of high school, I was daunted by the thought of a standardized test. While my grades were excellent and my extracurriculars plentiful, my first pass at the SAT proved disappointing. And this came as no huge surprise: I have never excelled at...See Shell's full profile

When I took the GRE (an advanced version of the SAT used for graduate school admissions), I scored a 164/170 (94th percentile) on the verbal section. The SAT Reading/Writing section is at first glance difficult to study, but with the right strategy students can increase their score. Many students are...See Rose's full profile

I have been tutoring for over a decade, and I have helped students from 6th grade through college grow in confidence as well as achieve greater success in the classroom. Further, I am a graduate of Boston College and licensed teacher. I have experience working with students in numerous subjects as well as in...See John'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

I've been tutoring SAT Reading since I first began working full-time as a tutor in 2016, and it's one of my favorite subjects to work on because it's possible to improve a great deal in a short time by employing some strategies that most students don't consider. In our sessions, we will discuss...See David's full profile

I scored 1590 on the SAT (790 English 800 Math). I can help with reviewing mathematical concepts and English conventions, test strategies, and dissecting questions from a student perspective.See Angie's full profile

Hi, I'm Deika! I am an experienced test prep tutor, having tutored hundreds of students over the course of 5+ years in subjects including ACT/SAT preparation, the LSAT, debate, and math. I am a graduate (Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude) of the University of Pennsylvania, where I double majored in Economics and...See Devika's full profile

In my 15 years of experience, most students find the Reading/Writing section on the SAT very challenging, and there is a huge advantage to working one-on-one with a mature, qualified teacher. The need to master the complex question structure, as well as tips and tricks that I can share, combine to make my tutoring for...See Monica's full profile

I teach SAT Reading and Writing through a comprehensive curriculum I developed, drawing on 12+ years of teaching and tutoring experience. My instruction targets passage comprehension, evidence-based reasoning, vocabulary in context, grammar, and rhetorical decisions through clear methods for each question type. I...See Ryan'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

Hello, my name is Sean G. Thank you for visiting my profile here at Wyzant.com! I am a seasoned tutor with over five years of combined teaching and tutoring experience. I have tutored 500+ hours on Wyzant. I first began tutoring back in high school, when one of my friends asked me to help him to prepare for the SAT. I...See Sean's full profile

I'm a results-oriented tutor focused on enhancing student outcomes through customized learning plans and targeted feedback. My focus is on the SAT Reading/Writing section, and I'm particularly passionate about demystifying and transmitting the language of CollegeBoard. I believe that each and every...See Ali's full profile

A graduate of the Master of Professional Writing program at USC, I taught freshman composition at the university for two years while earning my degree. Prior to graduate school, I worked for two years as an associate editor for a Boston-based educational publishing company, where I wrote and edited a series of storybooks...See April's full profile

I received a score of 740 on the SAT EBRW section. Additionally, I have completed through AP English Literature. I teach by helping students learn to connect what a question is asking for back to the passage using evidence and close reading skills, and teach them to distinguish between different styles of questions. See Mia's full profile

Critical Reading SAT experience (12 years - Valley Torah HS, SmArT Christian Academy High School); 6 years - English Rhetoric and Composition, Literature, and Film (University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign), 8 years -- AP Language & Composition and AP Literature & Composition, 12 experience English Language Arts....See Karen's full profile

I scored a 780 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the SAT by learning how to anticipate what the test makers will ask about in each passage. I help students learn how to read actively, and provide concrete strategies for correctly identifying the main ideas and key details that will come up in the...See Peter's full profile

I have been a full time High School science teacher since 2009 with DESE issued licenses of grade 8-12 Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Currently, I am searching for college and high school teaching positions and industry positions in Chemistry and Physical Science. Tutoring is my most enjoyable activity outside my...See Dr. Jonathan's full profile

I've found the key skill needed to do well on the (new) SAT reading section is the ability to be flexible in interpreting the passages. This allows a student to spot incorrect answers that may initially be appealing but that are inconsistent with some element of the text (or that are simply not justified by...See Jonathan's full profile

I have taught the SAT and ACT since 2009, when I worked for a local tutoring company near my parents' house after graduating college. My students consistently show improvement with consistent work, and previous students have been accepted to schools such as Providence College, Brown University, Westpoint, and Vanderbilt....See Ashley's full profile

I am a recent alumnus of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), receiving a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. While at Caltech, I also volunteered with FIRST Robotics Competition, as an event volunteer and as a mentor of FRC Team 4201 in El Segundo, CA. In this role I worked with and taught high school age...See Kaylor's full profile

I am a former SAT English and Math Instructor for The Princeton Review, and Massachusetts licensed teacher. I have been tutoring for the SAT for 7+ years. The SAT Reading section tests a very specific skill set: the ability to synthesize the content of a passage and answer evidenced based questions. It is unlike a...See Leo's full profile

I have been using practice books to help students prepare for MCAS, ISEE, and SSAT for 5 years. I've also helped my son prepare for the SAT, which he took a second time, and successfully raised his math scores. I have taken graduate courses in Reading, Writing, and Math pedagogy, and found them helpful in developing...See Dianne'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 specifically SAT Reading, I focus on teaching students...See Stephanie's full profile