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The Best SAT Writing Tutors in Palo Alto, CA

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Hannah T. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hannah T.
$400/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Stanford grad; private admissions applications, essays, portfolios

I earned a B.A. in American Studies with a concentration in law, government, and political policy in June 2011 from Stanford and am a Castilleja alum. I adore working with the gifted and talented and interned at an Innovation Endeavors startup. My framework consists of my work at Stanford Law School Career Services where...

5.0 (75)
$400/hour
436 hours tutoring

I earned a B.A. in American Studies with a concentration in law, government, and political policy in June 2011 from Stanford and am a Castilleja alum. I adore working with the gifted and talented and interned at an Innovation Endeavors startup. My framework consists of my work at Stanford Law School Career Services where...

Daisy H. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daisy H.
$100/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Ivy League Grad Experienced in Math/Science/Stats Tutoring

I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University with both my Bachelor's and Master's in Operations Research and Information Engineering (which is a combination of applied math, statistics, and CS) in a total span of only 4 years. I have an informal teaching style and want to get to know my students and make them feel...

5.0 (7)
$100/hour
15 hours tutoring

I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University with both my Bachelor's and Master's in Operations Research and Information Engineering (which is a combination of applied math, statistics, and CS) in a total span of only 4 years. I have an informal teaching style and want to get to know my students and make them feel...

Panchapagesan R. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Panchapagesan R.
$50/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Patient and knowledgeable math teacher

I am passionate about teaching and enjoy helping students learn and succeed. I completed my Masters degree from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in Mechanical Engineering in 1975. I also have a Masters degree in Business Administration in 1990. I have teaching experience in Math (Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus,...

4.5 (69)
$50/hour
177 hours tutoring

I am passionate about teaching and enjoy helping students learn and succeed. I completed my Masters degree from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in Mechanical Engineering in 1975. I also have a Masters degree in Business Administration in 1990. I have teaching experience in Math (Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus,...

Isabella Y. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Isabella Y.
$65/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Making Math Accessible and Understandable

I graduated from Trinity College in 2022 double majoring in Mechanical Engineer and Physics with a 3.5 GPA. During my time in college, I was able to serve as a teaching assistant for several math and physics courses and was given an award of excellence for my student teaching. I have been tutoring math since my sophomore...

5.0 (32)
$65/hour
62 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutesNote that average response time is based on Isabella’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

I graduated from Trinity College in 2022 double majoring in Mechanical Engineer and Physics with a 3.5 GPA. During my time in college, I was able to serve as a teaching assistant for several math and physics courses and was given an award of excellence for my student teaching. I have been tutoring math since my sophomore...

Dana F. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dana F.
$75/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Experienced tutor for K-12 specializing in English grammar/writing

Hi, I'm Dana, and I have been tutoring for over 10 years! Since earning my Bachelor's Degree in English (minor in Teaching) at U.C. Davis, I have taught English grammar, reading and writing in classrooms, small groups and one-on-one settings to a wide variety of ages and abilities. My students have ranged from young,...

5.0 (31)
$75/hour
38 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Dana, and I have been tutoring for over 10 years! Since earning my Bachelor's Degree in English (minor in Teaching) at U.C. Davis, I have taught English grammar, reading and writing in classrooms, small groups and one-on-one settings to a wide variety of ages and abilities. My students have ranged from young,...

Elijah P. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elijah P.
$100/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Stanford Physician w/ 99th Percentile USMLE/MCAT/SAT

Ever since my junior year in high school, I have been extremely devoted to helping my classmates and younger students with difficult subjects such as Chemistry and Algebra II. In my senior year of high school, I worked as a teacher's assistant for my former chemistry teacher to provide aid and support in learning the...

5.0 (8)
$100/hour
18 hours tutoring

Ever since my junior year in high school, I have been extremely devoted to helping my classmates and younger students with difficult subjects such as Chemistry and Algebra II. In my senior year of high school, I worked as a teacher's assistant for my former chemistry teacher to provide aid and support in learning the...

Kevin N. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kevin N.
$150/hour

Palo Alto, CA

(UPenn Grad) Professional Tutor with 10+ Years SAT Experience

...prep tutoring experience, hundreds specifically with SAT Writing. I can help you understand not only the grammar rules and concepts covered in this section, but the best strategies to maximize your score! I like to take a detailed, analytical approach to the SAT Writing test....

5.0 (349)
$150/hour
1,193 hours tutoring

...prep tutoring experience, hundreds specifically with SAT Writing. I can help you understand not only the grammar rules and concepts covered in this section, but the best strategies to maximize your score! I like to take a detailed, analytical approach to the SAT Writing test....

Brian O. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian O.
$60/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Experienced Expert English & Verbal Test Prep Tutor

I’m Brian! I’ve been a Teacher/Tutor/Mentor based in the SF Bay Area for over 10 years. I started as a volunteer and an afterschool tutor with Sylvan. I also taught as a substitute in the Union School District for several years, and I was an SAT/ACT Test Prep instructor for a company in Fremont, CA, until the...

5.0 (59)
$60/hour
294 hours tutoring

I’m Brian! I’ve been a Teacher/Tutor/Mentor based in the SF Bay Area for over 10 years. I started as a volunteer and an afterschool tutor with Sylvan. I also taught as a substitute in the Union School District for several years, and I was an SAT/ACT Test Prep instructor for a company in Fremont, CA, until the...

Mayank M. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mayank M.
$70/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Excellent All-Around Tutor for all ages (incl UGrad/PostGrad)

I have always had a passion and love for teaching and tutoring anyone who wants to learn something new. The feeling that I get when a student has a "light bulb" moment and the material clicks for them is indescribable. I tutor in subjects up to post-grad coursework as well as prof dev skills. I tutor in all Math incl...

5.0 (65)
$70/hour
254 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response time is based on Mayank’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I have always had a passion and love for teaching and tutoring anyone who wants to learn something new. The feeling that I get when a student has a "light bulb" moment and the material clicks for them is indescribable. I tutor in subjects up to post-grad coursework as well as prof dev skills. I tutor in all Math incl...

Justin H. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Justin H.
$50/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Credentialed Teacher for Math, Econ, Science, Writing, SAT.

Scored 720 never having studied for it. Went on to tutor SAT math and writing for over a decade, including in high school as a credentialed teacher.

5.0 (26)
$50/hour
155 hours tutoring

Scored 720 never having studied for it. Went on to tutor SAT math and writing for over a decade, including in high school as a credentialed teacher.

Purav D. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Purav D.
$50/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Incoming Med Student | 95th Percentile MCAT | Chemistry & Reading Comp

Hi I'm Purav! I recently graduated from the undergraduate portion of my BSMD program and will be starting medical school in the fall. I dedicated a substantial amount of time in high school and college to tutoring my peers in biology, chemistry, physics, and the SAT by working as a tutor at my university's campus...

5.0 (2)
$50/hour
7 hours tutoring

Hi I'm Purav! I recently graduated from the undergraduate portion of my BSMD program and will be starting medical school in the fall. I dedicated a substantial amount of time in high school and college to tutoring my peers in biology, chemistry, physics, and the SAT by working as a tutor at my university's campus...

Amanda B. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amanda B.
$200/hour

Palo Alto, CA

SAT Writing — Exacting Preparation for Students Who Won't Settle

Although the Digital SAT now combines Reading and Writing into a single scored section, I prepare students for each component separately — because they are separate skills that require separate preparation. SAT Writing content covers the grammar, rhetoric, and language conventions component specifically. The...

5.0 (194)
$200/hour
1,240 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutesNote that average response time is based on Amanda’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

Although the Digital SAT now combines Reading and Writing into a single scored section, I prepare students for each component separately — because they are separate skills that require separate preparation. SAT Writing content covers the grammar, rhetoric, and language conventions component specifically. The...

Leon B. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Leon B.
$180/hour

Palo Alto, CA

I'm *NOT* your TYPICAL TUTOR | Stanford University Graduate

You're busy but you're also looking for the perfect tutor so here's all you really need to know about me: 1) I've been teaching and tutoring since I was 16 years old 2) I went to Stanford University and I love academics 3) I'm an international DJ and social media influencer which allows me to quickly connect with...

5.0 (76)
$180/hour
437 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

You're busy but you're also looking for the perfect tutor so here's all you really need to know about me: 1) I've been teaching and tutoring since I was 16 years old 2) I went to Stanford University and I love academics 3) I'm an international DJ and social media influencer which allows me to quickly connect with...

Bridget K. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bridget K.
$125/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Spanish and Math Professional

Hello! I am a certified K–12 Spanish teacher and have worked as a professional tutor since 2009. I began studying Spanish in 2000 and completed two semester-long study abroad programs in Spain and Ecuador as part of my degree in theTeaching of Spanish. I bring both deep content expertise and real cultural fluency to my...

5.0 (1302)
$125/hour
4,226 hours tutoring

Hello! I am a certified K–12 Spanish teacher and have worked as a professional tutor since 2009. I began studying Spanish in 2000 and completed two semester-long study abroad programs in Spain and Ecuador as part of my degree in theTeaching of Spanish. I bring both deep content expertise and real cultural fluency to my...

Tim C. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tim C.
$45/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

K-12 Reading/Writing/grammar/SAT/ACT/TESL/Coll. app essays /Job INT

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).

4.8 (1750)
$45/hour
11,551 hours tutoring

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).

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Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Brandy C.
$165/hour

ACT/SAT/GRE Reading, Writing, Study Skills Tutor with Master's Degree

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,...

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Tomorrow
5.0 (559)
$165/hour
2,237 hours tutoring

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,...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Robert V.
$60/hour

SAT WRITING - Specialist in Rhetorical Analysis

With over 10 years of test prep experience, my tutoring covers content, organization and mechanics: grammar help for mechanical errors, content for the critical thinking required for the rhetorical analysis and organization for a completely...

5.0 (1358)
$60/hour
6,455 hours tutoring

With over 10 years of test prep experience, my tutoring covers content, organization and mechanics: grammar help for mechanical errors, content for the critical thinking required for the rhetorical analysis and organization for a completely...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Chelsea L.
$195/hour

SAT Tutor & Test Prep Instructor

I have taught SAT courses covering all content and components (quantitative/critical reading/writing) of these exams. Using my degree in psychology, I deliberately provide psychoeducation related to test preparation including goal setting, test...

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Tomorrow
5.0 (727)
$195/hour
3,925 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have taught SAT courses covering all content and components (quantitative/critical reading/writing) of these exams. Using my degree in psychology, I deliberately provide psychoeducation related to test preparation including goal setting, test...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Andrew K.
$60/hour

Stanford Grad Specializing in College Consulting, SAT Prep & Math

I recently graduated from Stanford University with a degree in data science and a concentration in education. I started tutoring through the National Honor Society in high school and have continued since, mostly one-on-one with middle and high...

5.0 (20)
$60/hour
62 hours tutoring

I recently graduated from Stanford University with a degree in data science and a concentration in education. I started tutoring through the National Honor Society in high school and have continued since, mostly one-on-one with middle and high...

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Robert D.
$115/hour

Writing, Reading, and Philosophy Tutor

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....

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5.0 (222)
$115/hour
857 hours tutoring

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....

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Alex S.
$155/hour

Stanford-trained tutor for Economics, Stats, Math, AP, SAT, & GRE Prep

Spent two years in Linguistics PhD Program at UCSD MS from Stanford University National Merit Scholarship Finalist Scored >2100 on SAT

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4.8 (275)
$155/hour
1,466 hours tutoring

Spent two years in Linguistics PhD Program at UCSD MS from Stanford University National Merit Scholarship Finalist Scored >2100 on SAT

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Abigail C.
$280/hour

Perfect Score SAT Math, Algebra 2, Precalc, Calculus & Geometry Tutor

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 16 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany...

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5.0 (5350)
$280/hour
18,020 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response time is based on Abigail’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

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 16 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany...

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Anna C.
$485/hour

SAT/ACT Prep Expert. 10 Years Experience. 99th Percentile Scorers

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...

5.0 (3272)
$485/hour
5,689 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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Phillip P.
$285/hour

PhD in Ed. Leadership with 8+ Years of Teaching & Tutoring Experience

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),...

5.0 (994)
$285/hour
3,761 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutesNote that average response time is based on Phillip’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 3:00 am UTC.

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),...

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Lindsey K.
$150/hour

Writer and Editor, highly effective at teaching essay composition

Experienced writing and editing pieces on behalf of a CEO and other C-level executives. Recognized for academic excellence in creative writing and technical writing. Experienced teacher and tutor consistently credited with students' significant...

5.0 (173)
$150/hour
1,281 hours tutoring

Experienced writing and editing pieces on behalf of a CEO and other C-level executives. Recognized for academic excellence in creative writing and technical writing. Experienced teacher and tutor consistently credited with students' significant...

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Liza L.

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Sarah really improved my 10th grade son's English essay writing skills with a methodical, supportive and encouraging style. She also went over SAT writing/reading material to make it understandable and engaging for him. Patient and practical, Sarah is an excellent teacher with outstanding expertise. She boosted my son's self-confidence in writing and I would highly recommend her as a tutor for any student.
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Barbara prepared for my son's sessions diligently. She focused on his weak spots and then designed tutoring materials to help him improve. His SAT Writing Scores increased by 100 points and we expect even better results next time. My son and I both highly recommend Barbara as a tutor.
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Cynthia conducted session on SAT writing. She covered questions which Omakr made mistake. This was as very god session. Cynthia helped Omkar in clarifying his doubts.
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