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I’m a National Merit Scholar with a BA from UCLA, an MA in Experimental Psychology from Wake Forest (full scholarship), and a PsyD from a top clinical psychology program. My academic research focused on adolescent social–emotional development and cultural/gender psychology, with earlier training in cognitive aspects...
I’m a National Merit Scholar with a BA from UCLA, an MA in Experimental Psychology from Wake Forest (full scholarship), and a PsyD from a top clinical psychology program. My academic research focused on adolescent social–emotional development and cultural/gender psychology, with earlier training in cognitive aspects...
I'm a Psychology major and was having difficulty in my statistics and research methods class. Luckily, I found Kalpa on WyzAnt. She was very patient and thorough in explaining the material I did not understand. Additionally, she c... - Alexa, 3 lessons with Kalpa

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I have wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl who was lining up her dolls in rows in order to "have school." My first foray into teaching was when I was just 16 years old as I began to teach the piano. When my oldest child turned 5 years old in 1999, I started to home educate her. I did not plan to...
I have wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl who was lining up her dolls in rows in order to "have school." My first foray into teaching was when I was just 16 years old as I began to teach the piano. When my oldest child turned 5 years old in 1999, I started to home educate her. I did not plan to...

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Three years of experience as a private SAT Writing tutor, fifteen years as a full-time professional editor, and 25 years overall teaching and tutoring, mainly in language arts and social studies.
Three years of experience as a private SAT Writing tutor, fifteen years as a full-time professional editor, and 25 years overall teaching and tutoring, mainly in language arts and social studies.
Steve is totally tuned in to what my daughter needs to work on. And she loves working with him. She is a fifth grader, mostly working on spelling. We will continue to work with Steve this year. - Kendi, 60 lessons with Stephen

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...fun experience. I teach with the same lively mix of visual learning, multimedia, and engaging discussion that I learned in the Ivy League. I’ve taught SAT Writing, SAT Math, English, and History for over ten years now, in both one-to-one and classroom settings. My strategies have helped students improve their standardized...
...fun experience. I teach with the same lively mix of visual learning, multimedia, and engaging discussion that I learned in the Ivy League. I’ve taught SAT Writing, SAT Math, English, and History for over ten years now, in both one-to-one and classroom settings. My strategies have helped students improve their standardized...

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As a university professor of the Humanities, I have taught at the university level for many years. I have also tutored for the SAT for more than twenty years, and most students raise their SAT scores by around 300 points. I can provide recommendations from parents and students. I also teach students how to write...
As a university professor of the Humanities, I have taught at the university level for many years. I have also tutored for the SAT for more than twenty years, and most students raise their SAT scores by around 300 points. I can provide recommendations from parents and students. I also teach students how to write...
I had taken the PSAT as a sophomore and was disappointed by my score of 1610. I had always been a straight-A student with hard classes, so I suddenly felt very unprepared for the SAT. I worked with Ellie throughout the summer befo... - Anna, 21 lessons with Ellie

I am certified to tutor SAT reading and writing and am currently helping another student prepare for the August SAT exam.
I am certified to tutor SAT reading and writing and am currently helping another student prepare for the August SAT exam.
5 out of 5 stars is not enough! We hired Colleen to help our daughter prepare for the SAT, after reading dozens of 5-star reviews about her. Colleen has now worked with our daughter for almost two years and the experience has been... - Stacey, 85 lessons with Colleen

I specialize in test preparation, writing, and properly using English grammatical conventions, all of which translate perfectly to SAT writing. Furthermore, I completed my dissertation without the assistance of an editor (which is rare),...
I specialize in test preparation, writing, and properly using English grammatical conventions, all of which translate perfectly to SAT writing. Furthermore, I completed my dissertation without the assistance of an editor (which is rare),...
Phillip has been tutoring both my high school sons for the last year and a half. They are each different writers so I can write from the perspective of two different types of tutoring that Phillip provides. For my older son, he is... - Deborah, 34 lessons with Phillip

I am not just a tutor; I am an academic strategist. I use my Stanford Master's in Symbolic Systems to reverse-engineer how exams are written and how students learn. My rate reflects a premium service designed for efficiency: my goal is to teach...
I am not just a tutor; I am an academic strategist. I use my Stanford Master's in Symbolic Systems to reverse-engineer how exams are written and how students learn. My rate reflects a premium service designed for efficiency: my goal is to teach...
We had a wonderful experience with Alex for college-level microeconomics. He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and caring. He helped my son understand challenging concepts by using clear, relatable examples that made concepts... - M, 29 lessons with Alex

As the founder of my own test prep business, I bring years of test prep strategy experience and a deep commitment to student success. I specialize in demystifying the SAT Writing section, breaking down complex grammar rules, punctuation and...
As the founder of my own test prep business, I bring years of test prep strategy experience and a deep commitment to student success. I specialize in demystifying the SAT Writing section, breaking down complex grammar rules, punctuation and...

SAT Writing involves mustering the basics of the structure of composition, understanding and recognizing typical grammar errors, and utilizing a sophisticated level of vocabulary (in the essay section).
SAT Writing involves mustering the basics of the structure of composition, understanding and recognizing typical grammar errors, and utilizing a sophisticated level of vocabulary (in the essay section).
Tim has been a fantastic writing instructor for my son. He is a truly supportive and effective teacher who has helped him improve his writing in so many ways. Tim focused on the fundamentals from the very first lesson. He helpe... - William, 69 lessons with Tim

With over 20 years of experience in SAT prep, I specialize in helping students master the Writing section with confidence and precision. I teach proven strategies for analyzing passages, understanding tone and structure, and answering questions...
With over 20 years of experience in SAT prep, I specialize in helping students master the Writing section with confidence and precision. I teach proven strategies for analyzing passages, understanding tone and structure, and answering questions...
Hanees took my son's math scores from 21 and 25 to an impressive 91 and 100! He is incredibly knowledgeable in the subject matter and, more importantly in my opinion, knows how to connect with his students to help them truly under... - Orly, 26 lessons with Hanees

A twenty-year academic professional, I was Teacher of the Year in the Alameda Unified School District. My students excelled in writing after completing their year with me. If anything, I know how to prepare writers, being one myself!
A twenty-year academic professional, I was Teacher of the Year in the Alameda Unified School District. My students excelled in writing after completing their year with me. If anything, I know how to prepare writers, being one myself!
My son, a high school senior, needed work on his writing skills, primarily for the SAT but also in general. I wanted to prepare him for college level writing and a private tutor is very helpful to develop these skills. Jim was ... - Eileen, 17 lessons with James

SAT writing can be confusing for adults, let alone high schoolers who are still developing a familiarity with college level writing. I can help students analyze sentences, avoid errors, apply grammar appropriately, and outline and organize...
SAT writing can be confusing for adults, let alone high schoolers who are still developing a familiarity with college level writing. I can help students analyze sentences, avoid errors, apply grammar appropriately, and outline and organize...
John has a great ability to zero in on specific lessons tailored to my son's needs. He can detect areas that need work on the English part of the SAT, and my son really responds to his easy way of explaining concepts. My son told ... - Edie, 6 lessons with John

Take your SAT Writing score into the 99th percentile! Working with me, you will achieve results and enjoy the process along the way. I have more than 15 years of experience in teaching SAT test preparation. I focus on a blend of skill and...
Take your SAT Writing score into the 99th percentile! Working with me, you will achieve results and enjoy the process along the way. I have more than 15 years of experience in teaching SAT test preparation. I focus on a blend of skill and...
Jesse is an excellent tutor! He is extremely knowledgeable, organized, and amiable. He tutored my daughter for the SAT reading and AP Lang exams and the results were exceptional. Her SAT reading score increased by 110 points, and ... - Lara, 56 lessons with Jesse

[I appreciate all inquiries and respond promptly to inquiries, but not mass emails to multiple tutors.] Dr. Jeffrey was a university lecturer and tutor from 2003-2017. He has helped students of all ages, including secondary school, college,...
[I appreciate all inquiries and respond promptly to inquiries, but not mass emails to multiple tutors.] Dr. Jeffrey was a university lecturer and tutor from 2003-2017. He has helped students of all ages, including secondary school, college,...
I had an outstanding experience working with Jeffrey. He is not only professional and easy to work with, but also deeply knowledgeable in his field. His guidance as an editor and writing coach was invaluable—he made the entire pro... - Michael Joseph, 3 lessons with Jeffrey

In 2015, I graduated as a double major in Applied Mathematics and Quantitative Economics with double minors in Statistics and Education. In high school, I passed 8 AP exams and received 5's on Calc AB, Calc BC, Statistics, and Chinese. I have...
In 2015, I graduated as a double major in Applied Mathematics and Quantitative Economics with double minors in Statistics and Education. In high school, I passed 8 AP exams and received 5's on Calc AB, Calc BC, Statistics, and Chinese. I have...

Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....
Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....
I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional tutoring provided by Robert. His guidance has been instrumental in significantly improving my writing skills. With insightful feedback and detailed analysis, Robert has consist... - Lee, 63 lessons with Robert

I have a Master's degree in psychology from New York University and extensive experience teaching and tutoring hundreds of high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students in test preparation (GRE/SAT), Statistics, and Psychology. I have...
I have a Master's degree in psychology from New York University and extensive experience teaching and tutoring hundreds of high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students in test preparation (GRE/SAT), Statistics, and Psychology. I have...
Hands down an absolute angel. I reached out VERY last minute and was pretty lost and Chelsea has done above and beyond. Not only she helped in a mannerly time but she actually took the time to review my material before the meeting... - Eman

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 15 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany...
Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 15 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany...
Abigail was phenomenal in preparing my son for the SAT math section. With just a handful of focused sessions the week before the test, she helped my son achieve a perfect 800 score. Abigail clearly knew how to identify key areas f... - Anna, 2 lessons with Abigail

Hi! I’m Dana, and I graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College in 2024. My passion for language led me to get a BA with departmental honors in both Creative Writing and Classical Languages. I have been supporting other writers since high...
Hi! I’m Dana, and I graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College in 2024. My passion for language led me to get a BA with departmental honors in both Creative Writing and Classical Languages. I have been supporting other writers since high...
Dana came prepared and provided the exact tutoring needed. She has experience and the technique to make the session worthwhile. Will definitely use Dana as our regular tutor. - Ian, 4 lessons with Dana

I have helped hundreds students boost their SAT & ACT scores! Many of my students now attend schools including Yale, Cornell, and the U.S. Naval Academy. These results come from hundreds of hours of experience breaking down SAT and ACT problems...
I have helped hundreds students boost their SAT & ACT scores! Many of my students now attend schools including Yale, Cornell, and the U.S. Naval Academy. These results come from hundreds of hours of experience breaking down SAT and ACT problems...
My son started working with Anna in advance of the April ACT. They met twice a week, sometimes once a week, and she assigned weekly homework for him to do. I could tell that they hit it off because he never complained about the ... - Bojan, 10 lessons with Anna

1. I helped increase students' SAT scores an average of 237 points for the Reading/Writing portions of the SAT. 2. In addition to traditional strategies, I have proprietary ones that I developed myself that have worked wonders for my students....
1. I helped increase students' SAT scores an average of 237 points for the Reading/Writing portions of the SAT. 2. In addition to traditional strategies, I have proprietary ones that I developed myself that have worked wonders for my students....
If you are on the search for a tutor who is engaging, insightful, and passionate about their job, Aaron is the tutor for you. I’ve had Aaron as a tutor for both APUSH and the SAT reading portion. Aaron is like a walking, talking ... - Mehreen, 16 lessons with Aaron

"Phenomenal!" With my scores of 1580 SAT and 35 ACT, and with my experience guiding students and families, I am uniquely well prepared to help you reach your goals. My students' average improvement is 3x that achieved by other providers....
"Phenomenal!" With my scores of 1580 SAT and 35 ACT, and with my experience guiding students and families, I am uniquely well prepared to help you reach your goals. My students' average improvement is 3x that achieved by other providers....
We had planned on having my daughter study for the ACTs this summer. But with everything going on my daughter's education, like many other's, has fallen behind. Lindsey isn't just tutoring her. She is helping her figure out whe... - Julie, 61 lessons with Lindsey

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,...
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,...
Brandy C has been such a great help with my son's high school writing projects, essays, assignments, and personal creative writing projects. My son enjoys their time and finds his writing improving with a personal coach to help hi... - Nancy, 121 lessons with Brandy

I got my start at Huntington Learning Center and Perfect Score Academy. I taught on the floor, in a classroom and one-on-one. I break down the question types and how to tailor the best strategies to each student. I then learned the Tier One...
I got my start at Huntington Learning Center and Perfect Score Academy. I taught on the floor, in a classroom and one-on-one. I break down the question types and how to tailor the best strategies to each student. I then learned the Tier One...
Evan worked with my child to prepare for the ISEE test, and he went above and beyond to arm my child with the tools and confidence to ACE the test! His initial diagnosis of the areas for my child to work on was spot-on, and he cre... - Anne, 27 lessons with Evan
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