The Best SAT Writing Tutors in Pasadena, CA

The grammar questions on the digital SAT — the Standard English Conventions domain — make up roughly a quarter of the Reading & Writing section, and they reward targeted study more directly than any other question type. The challenge is that more than a dozen distinct rules and subtypes are mixed together, so a...See David'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

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

Since every student is unique, I begin by assessing his or her strengths and weaknesses. I then create an individualized plan that can best help each student attain his or her goals. Whether it's getting a perfect score on the SAT, writing the most effective college application personal statement, or just...See Michael's full profile

I teach argumentative and expository writing in my history classes. I scored 12/12 on the SAT essay (old scoring). See Jacob's full profile

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, vocabulary, and writing skills, and I love to share these skills with my students! After working with me, SAT...See Brandy's full profile

Hi, I am a history/social studies and English teacher/tutor. I have experience teaching high school/middle school history courses and experience tutoring English, SAT/ACT reading and writing, and all history subjects. I was a history major and love teaching history or social studies subjects. I also have a Masters in...See Benjamin'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

I have 16 years of paid professional tutoring experience, with extensive one-on-one work in English and writing. I help students recognize grammar, punctuation, sentence-structure, usage, and clarity issues while also identifying what standardized-test questions are actually asking. My approach emphasizes understanding...See Shawn's full profile

My students typically see dramatic improvement within three months--100-300 points, depending on their starting point. I have a specific system that results in success, and my students generally have a good time working with me too!!See Sarah's full profile

Hello there! I am an experienced teacher, editor, and writer who has a love for learning. As an undergraduate, I graduated magna cum laude in neuroscience and music, and I graduated summa cum laude in my master’s in TESOL (teaching English as a second language). In addition to having a decade of teaching experience, I...See Sharon's full profile

Many of my students have increased their SAT scores by 200+ points and have been accepted into prestigious universities such as UC Berkeley, UCLA, NYU, Syracuse, Notre Dame, Loyola, Cal Poly SLO, and more. See Mel'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 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 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

I’ve been a writing teacher, editor and college counselor for 8+ years, ever since I graduated from Yale (cum laude, double majoring in history and film, and sports editor of the newspaper). In high school I scored a 2320 on the SAT (different scoring system back then!) and received a '5' on AP Exams including English...See Sebastian's full profile

As a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering with a degree in Biology and Chemistry (summa cum laude), my exceptionally strong background in STEM allows me to break down complex scientific principles and explain them to a student of any grade level. My in depth knowledge of biology, chemistry, and math makes me perfect...See Stephanie'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

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 am an English PhD, former UCLA instructor, and highly experienced college essay coach specializing in essays for selective colleges and universities. For the past seven years, I have helped students craft Common App essays and supplemental essays that are vivid, strategic, and unmistakably their own. My students...See Gabriel'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

Hello! My name is Tutor Pat, and I have prepared more than 500 students for astounding success on the SAT and ACT since 2005. My previous test prep tutees have been accepted by Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, CalTech, Stanford, and a majority of US News's Top 50 Universities. Currently, I work one-on-one with students on...See Patrick's full profile

I am a University of California: San Diego graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in History, a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, and a Double-Minor in Literature: English and Literature: Writing, along with being a National Merit Scholar (an award given to students who excelled on their PSATs [I scored a 2300], as well as received...See Polet's full profile

Hi folks! My name is Ryan. I'm a full-time tutor and former physicist/astronomer with an excellent background in math, science, and English composition. I have 15 years teaching/tutoring experience with high school and college students. My primary subjects are physics, chemistry and math (from Algebra 1 to Calc II and...See Ryan'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