The Best SAT Tutors in Portola Valley, CA

I have 2 years of 1-on-1 tutoring experience in helping 12 high school students improve their SAT test scores by 100-200 points--and being admitted to the college of their dreams. I have also demonstrated my proficiency in the SAT by scoring a 1540/1600. My teaching method consists of a...See Dong's full profile

I graduated from college with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 GPA. I took many advanced math courses in high school, including AP Calculus BC which I scored a 5 on. I scored a 790 on the math section of the SAT. I helped many fellow classmates and their siblings with math homework in high school. See Jonah's full profile

Like many other high school students, I took the SAT while applying to college. I scored a 1600/1600 on the exam on my first try, receiving an 800/800 in both the math and reading portions of the exam.See Henry's full profile

As a TA for some of the introductory engineering classes, I can assist with any questions relating to process control, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat & mass transfer. I have worked with HS students - helping boost their SAT math scores by 150 points and aiding their application to Ivy League and other...See Austin's full profile

It is incredibly easy to lose track of time on this portion of the exam. I will walk you through the test taking strategies that allowed me to score very highly on the exams. You will learn how to manage your time, detect trick questions, and improve overall reading comprehension. See Michael's full profile

For several hours a week for the entire 2014-2015 school year, I worked closely with a small group of students to ensure they received exceptional grades on the New York State Regents and the SAT Chemistry exams. Since entering New York University in the fall of 2015, I have continued to volunteer my time to tutor...See Elijah's full profile

Hello! I am an incoming medical student with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a 100th percentile scorer in the MCAT Chemical & Physical Foundations (C/P) section. Through strategic preparation, I improved my MCAT score by 10 points in 3 months, and now I help students do the same. My approach to MCAT tutoring goes...See Aika's full profile

The key to studying for the SAT Math section is to get an SAT practice book and work on as many problems as possible. Those practice books contain the right mix of geometry, algebra, probability, etc. I usually work through such books with my SAT math students, giving them supplemental information...See Jeffrey's full profile

I achieved a perfect 800/800 on the SAT Math section after starting at 620, a 180-point improvement through self-study techniques I now teach to students. My self-developed techniques identify the unique patterns, shortcuts, and test-taking strategies that the SAT uses to trip up students, methods...See Theodore's full profile

I have scored 1540 in my SAT, and in the previous attempts I have always scored 790 or above.See Joongeon's full profile

Hello, I’m a dedicated tutor with a strong background in science and technology, holding a B.S. in Biology from UC Davis and an M.S. in Biotechnology from Stanford. I specialize in teaching science and mathematics, helping students build a deep understanding of complex concepts. Beyond academics, my love for...See Sean's full profile

...assistant in college. I specialize in Math and Science subjects (Probability/Statistics, Algebra, Pre-algebra, Precalculus, Geometry, and Chemistry) as well as SAT/PSAT tutoring (specifically Math and Writing sections). Currently, I work as a Senior Data Scientist at a Fortune 5 company and used to work as a management...See Daisy's full profile

SAT Reading is a great subject. It demands working on your vocabulary, critical thinking and reading quickness. I like to work the challenge by breaking it down in categories of questions and working carefully in each one. See Felipe's full profile

I scored a 770 on the SAT Reading and Writing portion and consider myself to possess good reading comprehension skills. I edit my peers' essays in my free time.See Anastasiya's full profile

In C2 Education, I was exceptionally promoted as a full-time employee because I was very popular among the students and the corporation would like to give me an offer to get more hours and teach more students. SAT Math 800, SAT Level II Math 800, SAT Physics 800, SAT Chemistry 800,...See Jun's full profile

I have helped students with the Math SAT many times over the years and gotten great feedbackSee Daniel's full profile

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate understanding of...See Lucy's full profile

We all have gone through one or several; it’s a process that is easy for others and hard for others. I strive to make it as easy as possible. I offer tutoring for SAT, ACT, SAT II Subject Tests, PSAT, TOEFL, MCAT, PCAT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, and GRE Chemistry. I have taken some of the highly requested tests...See PATRICK's full profile

...Engineers. Also, having progressed as a high schooler in the Bay Area, I know firsthand the difficulties of navigating high school examinations including the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. I have achieved exceptional scores on such standardized exams, including: PSAT: 1440, ACT: 35, AP Physics 1: 5, AP Physics 2: 4, AP Calculus...See Brandon's full profile

I personally got a 35 on the ACT and have a track record of students who I have helped and are happy with the scores they received. My test prep focus is primarily the ACT but I am also able to help with the math sections of the SAT and PSAT. Outside of tutoring, I currently work full time as a engineer in the...See Isabella's full profile

I am a credentialed high school mathematics teacher with years of experience teaching the subjects which appear in the SAT Math test and a decade of experience tutoring SAT students with excellent results.See Justin's full profile

Been tutoring students in SATs and ACTs, for both Math and Reading, for the past 4 years and have posted 300 to 400 point increases on average. I try to provide the underlying conceptual context for how to solve the types of problems that students will normally face, and then go over tricks and shortcuts that can...See Mayank's full profile

Earned a 1550 on the SAT, and placed 99th percentile on several PSAT's. National Merit Winner.See Julia's full profile

*I currently have limited availability, typically two new student openings per week.* I’m a published writer and former instructor at top international boarding and prep schools, where I taught literature, writing, and philosophy to high-achieving students from around the world. I hold a master’s in Comparative...See Skyler's full profile

If their desire is to improve score results in exams used for college admissions I can provide training with actual practice exams and explain solution methods improving their efficiency in tests like SAT Math, ACT Math, SAT Subject or GRE Subject (Math or Physics). I can help them with exams and homework...See Sotirios's full profile