The Best SAT Tutors in Pasadena, CA

...nonprofit, and private sector - 10+ years of STEM education and tutoring experience in engineering and writing/English grammar - SAT writing instructor at test prep academy. Perfect 800 score on SAT Writing - former Executive Director at Climatepedia, a climate education nonprofit - Interviewed by NPR, XPRIZE Foundation, Sierra...See Kimberly's full profile

I am a speed reader and can impart many of my strategies to students, which is particularly valuable for the timed reading sections on the SAT, ACT, and GRE. And with the new writing sections on the ACT and SAT, strong writing skills are more valuable than ever for aspiring college students. I expect a...See Sonya's full profile

I have experience teaching SAT/ACT writing. I have tutored students at all levels in writing. I have taught history classes requiring essay writing.See Benjamin's full profile

SAT math covers concepts which students have learned in Algebra One, Geometry, and Algebra Two before. The first step for students is to review the concepts categorized by different topics such as arithmetic/geometric concepts, word problem, function, exponent, and probability. I guide students through these...See Steve's full profile

I graduated from Georgetown University in 2017 with a degree in economics (plus a minor in classical studies) and am currently pursuing a Master's degree from Georgetown's math and statistics program. I worked as a Georgetown tutor and TA for the introductory and intermediate microeconomics and econometrics courses...See John's full profile

I have helped students become successful in their classes and exams. I teach basic elementary math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, ACT, and SAT Math. . I look forward to hearing from you and helping you succeed in math!See Judy'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...See Helene's full profile

Hi, I am Dr. Sam! I recently earned my Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Caltech, where I spent six years tackling challenging problems at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and engineering. I am here to help you master coursework so you can feel confident and capable no matter how complex the material seems. I bring...See Samuel's full profile

Prior to coaching independently, I tutored students on personal statements and supplemental college essays at a private tutoring company, in a public school Writing Center, and in a high school English Department - leading workshops, developing essay curricula, and tutoring one-on-one. As an SAT tutor at two test...See Alexandra's full profile

I have extensive experience helping students with preparing for the SAT Math section. I work with students to focus on the concepts and then focus on being able to do the problems quickly and effectively. I’m passionate about Math and general and enjoy teaching SAT Math in particular.See George's full profile

College essays are a crucial part of the application process. They are your opportunity to make a lasting impression on admission committees, and to distinguish yourself from other applicants through creative, skillfully written, and memorable essays. Working with a proven, experienced coach will make a huge impact on...See Gabriel's full profile

I received a perfect score on the vocabulary portion of the SAT. Even if you do not take Latin, vocabulary can be learned, although most students do not learn new words solely by looking them up on their own. How I teach vocabulary depends on your reading interests and learning style. Some do best when words...See Martha's full profile

I have also won honorary mention at the International Olympiad of Astronomy and Astrophysics and competed in astronomy-related events in Science Olympiad for 6 years in middle and high school, and am comfortable tutoring astronomy. I received perfect scores on the SAT and ACT, and earned a 170 on the Standard...See Sara's full profile

**Update: I'm able to take 2 more students for the 2025 application season! I'm new to Wyzant, but I have a 10+ year record of getting students into Cornell, Dartmouth, Columbia, UPenn, Northwestern, Duke, the UC system, and many more top universities. I'll help you craft an application that is perfectly tailored to...See Will's full profile

I have a BS in English and have tutored for standardized tests including the SAT, ACT, and GRE for the past three years.See Pallavi's full profile

Helps raise students' scores by 200+ points solely on the Reading section. Teaches simple reading comprehension SAT strategies that make the SAT testing process more manageable. See Mel's full profile

. ** In addition, regular students have FREE access to Winn 24/7 at no cost for quick questions. ** Currently tutoring: 1. Chemistry: Honors/AP, General, Organic, Inorganic, Physical 2. Math: Pre-Algebra, Integrated Math, SAT, AP Calculus AB Previously tutored: 1. Writing: Essay, Resume, Personal...See Winn's full profile

I scored an 800 on SAT math. I was a tutor for both SAT I math and SAT II Math IIC. I was an SAT instructor at camp in South Korea - Summer 2013. I am a former high school math teacher.See Ryan's full profile

For SAT math, I can easily score 800 in half of the required time, while doing everything in my head. But that's not the most important thing. The point is that I know all the "tricks" and "traps" of SAT math, and can clearly communicate with students the best approach to...See Wei's full profile

My students have gotten acceptance to Princeton, Cornell, Penn, Brown, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Riverside, University of Toronto, and many more. I coach for SAT/GRE verbal, TOEFL, IELTS as well as AP Language, AP literature, and AP Spanish. Highly intuitive with creative solutions leading to...See Angela's full profile

...remained for three years from 1989-1992. In 1992, I moved to Premier Academy in Pasadena/Arcadia. At Premier, I was the head English Instructor specializing in SAT/ACT/ and AP English. I also designed the overall English curriculum for the school. While working at Premier, I also worked as an English professor at Otis ...See Michael's full profile

Preparing for the Digital PSAT, Digital SAT Reading and ACT Reading, you will sense a marked improvement in your test taking skills. You will master strategies in correctly reading a passage and responding to MCQs, adjust your pace accordingly, review foundational concepts, and raise your score to get through the...See Dr. Mara's full profile

I've tutored most high school math subjects including Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trig, Pre-Calculus and Calculus. This puts me in a good position to work with students preparing for the SAT Math exam. Besides tutoring the subject itself, I help student improve their study and test-taking skills.See Gordon's full profile

Received a perfect score on the reading section of the SAT when I took it in 2016. I have also previously helped other students improve their score by over 100 points after being tutored by meSee Stephanie's full profile

Hello! I hold a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisville. I began tutoring in college and now have 15+ years experience teaching Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, and college-level Calculus 1-3. My favorite subject is Calculus and I got a 5 on the AP test...See Kara's full profile