The Best SAT Reading Tutors in Pasadena, CA

I am an experienced and dedicated educator who has over 16 years of experience in teaching, already working with more than 2,500 students in improving their test scores and grades. Education is my passion and my full-time profession, not just a hobby or supplemental job. My past experience includes serving as a Dean...See Stephen's full profile

Congratulations to my students who've been accepted to Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Tufts, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Stanford, University of Virginia, NYU, Syracuse, Notre Dame, Loyola Chicago, Villanova, Boston University, Cal Poly SLO, and more! I completely understand how daunting the process of applying to your dream school...See Mel's full profile

I have an extensive background in tutoring and assisting in the classroom. I have worked with all levels from preschool through adult. I am patient and fun loving with a gentle sense of humor. I believe that everyone has intelligence and ability. I also believe that each person is unique and deserves respect and to...See Zsanine's full profile

I love tutoring and enjoy working with students of all ages. I teach all subjects for students in elementary and middle school, and I teach humanities (English, writing, grammar, ESL, history, literature, etc.) for students of any age. Much of my experience has been helping students prepare for standardized tests like...See Aline's full profile

Hi! I am a recent Stanford graduate with a BA in Japanese Studies and a BS in Computer Science. I was also named a Fulbright Research Fellow to Japan. I have been speaking Japanese for 10 years, 2 of which I spent studying and working in Japan. I have been N1 certified since 2023 and have been employed by Stanford to...See Mario's full profile

I've always loved learning. To me, teaching is an extension of that thirst for education. I started tutoring my fellow classmates in high school and never stopped seeking to help others learn. In graduate school, I taught writing and rhetoric classes to students from the science and engineering schools, helping them...See Sonya's full profile

Hello! My name is Ovid and I specialize in tutoring math and economics. With over 10 years experience in the education field, I also a masters in teaching from University of Southern California and a bachelors in economics and finance from University of Arkansas. Additionally, I am fluent in Mandarin Chinese. I have...See Ovid's full profile

I also bring the rich experience of over five years as a classroom English teacher and as a tutor in English grammar and literature at respected institutions such as Santa Monica College and UCLA. My expertise extends to the new digital SAT (dSAT) Reading section, on which I am already guiding students...See David's full profile

... hours of tutoring the SAT Reading Section. I structure my lessons by teaching my students the proper techniques to ace the reading section and then giving them practice problems to test their knowledge. Through using this method I have boosted my students scores by 100+ points on the SAT Reading Section alone....See Derek's full profile

I’m a recent Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) graduate with deep expertise in math and physics. My degree demanded mastery of calculus (I–III, multivariable, differential equations), statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and college-level physics (mechanics, E&M). I graduated with...See Yehuda's full profile

Hello there! I'm a full-time tutor specializing in Math (up to Calculus) and Test Prep. I graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Pre-Medical Biology major and psychology minor. Shortly after I graduated, I tested into the American Mensa organization (an organization open to those with IQs in the top 2%...See Angeline's full profile

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After graduating from California State University, Northridge, I began my teaching career working as an E.S.L. instructor/Educational Supervisor at Los Angeles ORT College where I remained for three years from 1989-1992. In 1992, I moved to Premier Academy in Pasadena/Arcadia. At Premier, I was the head English...See Michael's full profile

I've passed the CSET General Science I and II, as well as the CSET Chemistry test. I am a tutor with 10 years of experience preparing students for university, for standardized tests, and for their own academic pursuits in mathematics, science, and English. I have been employed at a number of quality...See Scott's full profile

I have spent five years teaching and tutoring, and have enjoyed every minute of it. I am passionate about math and science, and I am equally invested in helping my students gain a solid understanding of these subjects. I am great with students of all ages, including elementary through post-graduate students. After...See Pallavi's full profile

I have a PhD in English and extensive experience. I strive to make the test prep process efficient, effective, and enjoyable, including for the SAT Reading section.See Maria's full profile

A quotation hanging in my classroom reads: "The whole world opened to me when I learned to read." I teach because I know the power and joy of reading. I know that students who love to read will learn to read and will feel successful in school. I know that feeling successful in school helps students to confidently take on...See Savannah's full profile

I love students of all shapes and sizes! I love shepherding students through the process of writing an essay or understanding the Pythagorean Theorem. I particularly enjoy helping students with executive function disorder break their work into manageable chunks and GET IT DONE with a minimum of stress. I love helping...See Deirdre's full profile

Hello! I graduated from high school with High Honors in 2012, passing three AP tests with a 4/5 score, and earning a President's Award for Educational Excellence. I went on to Bennington College in Vermont and graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor's in Psychology and Writing. My education in liberal arts led me to...See Lucas's full profile

I passed each of the following examinations of competence the first time I "sat" for each exam: CBEST: 123 is PASS. I scored 190 and Above Average for each category. SSAT Single Subject Assessment for Teaching: Passing score 220 out 300 points. PRAXIS: Range 100-200. I scored 165 in Analytical Essay, 169 Interpret...See Izzy 's full profile

I am a Harvard University graduate (cum laude) with almost 13 years of tutoring experience. I have achieved perfect scores on the GRE, GMAT, SAT, and ACT, and scored in the 99th percentile on my LSAT exam prior to law school. While in law school, I was a faculty lecturer for the University of San Diego's Test Prep...See Colin's full profile

Qualifications: -BA in Math from UCSD, magna cum laude -OVER 4000 successful hours of tutoring in the last 6 years -You will not only learn the subject, you will learn to improve your ability TO study -Can debug even the most bogged student -Excellent reviews from clients attending major colleges to K-6th -I've even...See Dan's full profile

Hello! My name is Martha, a writer and poet based in Los Angeles. I graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan Helen Zell Writers' Program, where I taught undergraduate writing during my graduate studies. When I was growing up, my parents hoped that I would follow in their...See Martha's full profile

Hi! I’m Janani, an elite, results-driven tutor trained at the University of Southern California, where I studied Artificial Intelligence for Business on the Pre-Med track. With 6+ years of experience, I’ve helped students of all ages excel in AI, languages, English, Spanish, math, music, and more. My secret? A...See Janani's full profile

I have years of experience tutoring the SAT and the GRE and a good track record with raising people's scores. My approach focuses on helping students identify the main skills they need to strengthen and drilling those until they gain mastery of those and of the broader process of test prep. In 2015, I applied my advice...See Helene's full profile