The Best SAT Writing Tutors in Pasadena, CA

I was an SAT essay writing rater for the College Board.See Zsanine'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

I am an SAT and ACT tutor, and I also tutor Spanish and French. I double-majored at Yale and graduated with Distinction in both of my majors: Literature and Theater. I am passionate about what I do. I have always loved learning as a student, which is why I love teaching and imparting knowledge onto my students. My...See Cosima'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

Hi! My name is Gloria. I have over a decade of experience teaching writing at the college level. And, I keep at it because it is fulfilling to see students gain greater appreciation for the English language, become more critical thinkers, readers, and writers, gain confidence in addressing various audiences and...See Gloria's full profile

...tutoring sessions. Drawing on my own experience and the work of other test prep experts, I've put together a simple but powerful system for quickly increasing SAT Writing & Language scores....See David'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

Having completed my PhD, I have succeeded at every level of academic achievement; with almost 20 years of teaching experience, I can help your child do the same. My focus is on helping your student ace his or her life changing tests! It's great to watch students succeed beyond their wildest dreams, and it's also...See James'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

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

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

Hi, I'm Elizabeth! I'm a Neuroscience and Chemistry graduate from UNC Chapel Hill (go Heels!) with a strong background in molecular biology and life science research. I currently work in the biotech industry, bringing both academic expertise and real-world experience to my tutoring. I specialize in high school and...See Elizabeth's full profile

I was CEO and founder of an education company that, over the course of ten years, worked with 30+ school districts and taught approximately 10,000 students. I trained our staff of 50+ tutors to focus on holistic growth (critical thinking skills and inter/intrapersonal intelligence). As well as my executive and college...See Eric'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'm a recent Computer Science graduate from Johns Hopkins University. My coursework includes Gateway and Intermediate Programming, User Interfaces & Mobile Applications, and Full Stack JavaScript. I have returned to these courses as a Course Assistant for the last 2 years, moving from beginner coding classes to mid and...See John'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

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 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 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

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

...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

Hi everyone! I am a competent mathematics major with experience from Noetic all the way through the Putnam. I got 20/20 on Noetic in 5th grade, made statewide MathCounts, made USAMO multiple times, and got a Putnam Question correct. I also got a perfect score on the math section of the SAT. I have been tutoring for 2...See Linus'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

I'm Andy, a tutor with over 980 hours of experience! I am comfortable tutoring foreign languages, test-preparation (such as SAT/ACT/AP), mathematics, basic computer science and programming, or helping you to craft essays to apply to scholarships, universities, or professional opportunities you may be interested in....See Andy's full profile

*Tutoring will be at Public Libraries or coffee shops. Availability will be Monday through Friday, 10-7* ** If you are coughing, sneezing, and/or have a fever or your child has the aforementioned, DO NOT come to tutoring.** My name is Eden. I graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in biology. I have a M.Sc from...See Eden's full profile