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The Best SAT Writing Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

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Amy C. Near Portsmouth, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amy C.
60/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Private Professional Tutor for All Ages

I am a private professional tutor and owner of Carpenter Tutoring. I have received certification as an Advanced Tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association, earned my M.Ed. from the College of William & Mary in 2020, and was named the Tutor of the Year at William & Mary in 2020. In my business, I work with...

5.0 (5)
60/hour
8 hours tutoring

I am a private professional tutor and owner of Carpenter Tutoring. I have received certification as an Advanced Tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association, earned my M.Ed. from the College of William & Mary in 2020, and was named the Tutor of the Year at William & Mary in 2020. In my business, I work with...

Laura D. Near Portsmouth, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Laura D.
50/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Patient, Flexible, and Successful English and Writing Tutor

Teaching and learning are passions for me, and tutoring gives me an opportunity to share those passions with students and their families. I take time to get to know each student and how or she learns best so that tutoring sessions are useful and specialized. Many students need support outside of the traditional classroom...

4.9 (52)
50/hour
171 hours tutoring

Teaching and learning are passions for me, and tutoring gives me an opportunity to share those passions with students and their families. I take time to get to know each student and how or she learns best so that tutoring sessions are useful and specialized. Many students need support outside of the traditional classroom...

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Laura B.
180/hour

5 Stars - All sections of ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, & ISEE & Alg1 and Geom

Writing for legal or international audiences has sharpened my organization, grammar, punctuation and word choice. At the same time, with so much tutoring experience on the SAT and ACT writing sections, I know that just a quick...

5.0 (280)
180/hour
1,077 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutesNote that average response time is based on Laura’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

Writing for legal or international audiences has sharpened my organization, grammar, punctuation and word choice. At the same time, with so much tutoring experience on the SAT and ACT writing sections, I know that just a quick...

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Robert D.
115/hour

Writing, Reading, and Philosophy Tutor

Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....

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5.0 (218)
115/hour
840 hours tutoring

Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....

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Chelsea L.
195/hour

Experienced Test Prep (GRE, SAT, ACT, GED) and Math/Statistics Tutor

I have a Master's degree in psychology from New York University and extensive experience teaching and tutoring hundreds of high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students in test preparation (GRE/SAT), Statistics, and Psychology. I have...

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5.0 (714)
195/hour
3,830 hours tutoring

I have a Master's degree in psychology from New York University and extensive experience teaching and tutoring hundreds of high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students in test preparation (GRE/SAT), Statistics, and Psychology. I have...

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Mark L.
195/hour

SAT Reading and Writing Expert

I coached the Reading and Writing section of the SAT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. I’m an experienced SAT tutor dedicated to helping my students achieve their target scores. With a passion for teaching, I’m committed to...

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5.0 (1063)
195/hour
4,660 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I coached the Reading and Writing section of the SAT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. I’m an experienced SAT tutor dedicated to helping my students achieve their target scores. With a passion for teaching, I’m committed to...

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Phillip P.
285/hour

PhD in Ed. Leadership with 8+ Years of Teaching & Tutoring Experience

I specialize in test preparation, writing, and properly using English grammatical conventions, all of which translate perfectly to SAT writing. Furthermore, I completed my dissertation without the assistance of an editor (which is rare),...

5.0 (993)
285/hour
3,745 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutesNote that average response time is based on Phillip’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 3:00 am UTC.

I specialize in test preparation, writing, and properly using English grammatical conventions, all of which translate perfectly to SAT writing. Furthermore, I completed my dissertation without the assistance of an editor (which is rare),...

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Colleen O.
140/hour

GWU Grad for SAT, ACT Test Prep, English, Reading, Writing

I am certified to tutor SAT reading and writing and am currently helping another student prepare for the August SAT exam.

5.0 (1086)
140/hour
4,372 hours tutoring

I am certified to tutor SAT reading and writing and am currently helping another student prepare for the August SAT exam.

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Zary M.
69/hour

SAT Writing Tutor for Grammar, Graphs, Passages & Punctuation

As the founder of my own test prep business, I bring years of test prep strategy experience and a deep commitment to student success. I specialize in demystifying the SAT Writing section, breaking down complex grammar rules, punctuation and...

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5.0 (479)
69/hour
1,295 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

As the founder of my own test prep business, I bring years of test prep strategy experience and a deep commitment to student success. I specialize in demystifying the SAT Writing section, breaking down complex grammar rules, punctuation and...

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Hanees H.
200/hour

Experienced Guidance to Master your SAT Writing

With over 20 years of experience in SAT prep, I specialize in helping students master the Writing section with confidence and precision. I teach proven strategies for analyzing passages, understanding tone and structure, and answering questions...

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5.0 (534)
200/hour
2,015 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on Hanees’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

With over 20 years of experience in SAT prep, I specialize in helping students master the Writing section with confidence and precision. I teach proven strategies for analyzing passages, understanding tone and structure, and answering questions...

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Lindsey K.
150/hour

Phenomenal ACT / SAT Tutor

"Phenomenal!" With my scores of 1580 SAT and 35 ACT, and with my experience guiding students and families, I am uniquely well prepared to help you reach your goals. My students' average improvement is 3x that achieved by other providers....

5.0 (173)
150/hour
1,281 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lindsey’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

"Phenomenal!" With my scores of 1580 SAT and 35 ACT, and with my experience guiding students and families, I am uniquely well prepared to help you reach your goals. My students' average improvement is 3x that achieved by other providers....

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Ricky H.
160/hour

Physics & Math Tutor, Columbia Grad, 15+ Years of Experience

Hi! I'm Ricky, and I love teaching! I have a B.A. in Physics, an M.A. in Math Education, and over 15 years of teaching experience, formerly as a classroom teacher and now as an independent tutor. I specialize in the following subjects: Physics...

5.0 (836)
160/hour
2,153 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ricky’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

Hi! I'm Ricky, and I love teaching! I have a B.A. in Physics, an M.A. in Math Education, and over 15 years of teaching experience, formerly as a classroom teacher and now as an independent tutor. I specialize in the following subjects: Physics...

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Dana G.
140/hour

Patient and Enthusiastic English and Writing Tutor

Hi! I’m Dana, and I graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College in 2024. My passion for language led me to get a BA with departmental honors in both Creative Writing and Classical Languages. I have been supporting other writers since high...

5.0 (105)
140/hour
343 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response time is based on Dana’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

Hi! I’m Dana, and I graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College in 2024. My passion for language led me to get a BA with departmental honors in both Creative Writing and Classical Languages. I have been supporting other writers since high...

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Barbara B.
65/hour

Boston College/ Harvard SAT/ACT/ISEE/SSAT/College App Success

One of the most wonderful aspects of teaching is that no matter how often I teach or read something, students will still find something new in it to teach me. Teaching is finding out what really matters to the student and approaching the subject...

5.0 (437)
65/hour
1,795 hours tutoring

One of the most wonderful aspects of teaching is that no matter how often I teach or read something, students will still find something new in it to teach me. Teaching is finding out what really matters to the student and approaching the subject...

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Kelly R.
60/hour

Elementary Tutor and Test Prep - Reading, Writing, and Math!

I am a certified elementary school teacher with 14 years of experience. I have a degree in general education and literacy for elementary students. I love teaching! There is no better way for your child to succeed than one-on-one tutoring. I will...

5.0 (359)
60/hour
1,628 hours tutoring

I am a certified elementary school teacher with 14 years of experience. I have a degree in general education and literacy for elementary students. I love teaching! There is no better way for your child to succeed than one-on-one tutoring. I will...

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Anna C.
485/hour

SAT/ACT Prep Expert. 10 Years Experience. 99th Percentile Scorers

I have helped hundreds students boost their SAT & ACT scores! Many of my students now attend schools including Yale, Cornell, and the U.S. Naval Academy. These results come from hundreds of hours of experience breaking down SAT and ACT problems...

5.0 (3245)
485/hour
5,629 hours tutoring

I have helped hundreds students boost their SAT & ACT scores! Many of my students now attend schools including Yale, Cornell, and the U.S. Naval Academy. These results come from hundreds of hours of experience breaking down SAT and ACT problems...

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Tim C.
45/hour

K-12 Reading/Writing/grammar/SAT/ACT/TESL/Coll. app essays /Job INT

SAT Writing involves mustering the basics of the structure of composition, understanding and recognizing typical grammar errors, and utilizing a sophisticated level of vocabulary (in the essay section).

4.8 (1749)
45/hour
11,529 hours tutoring

SAT Writing involves mustering the basics of the structure of composition, understanding and recognizing typical grammar errors, and utilizing a sophisticated level of vocabulary (in the essay section).

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Abigail C.
320/hour

Perfect Score SAT Math, Algebra 2, Precalc, Calculus & Geometry Tutor

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 16 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany...

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5.0 (5316)
320/hour
17,845 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response time is based on Abigail’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 16 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany...

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Daniella T.
39/hour

SAT, Writing, English, Anthro, Research 10+ Yrs Teaching Experience

...Culture I have 10+ years of teaching students through one-on-one tutoring, including the English portions of the SAT, essay writing, reading comprehension, and grammar. This includes years working as a TA at University of California, Irvine, including...

5.0 (319)
39/hour
1,352 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutesNote that average response time is based on Daniella’s active hours, which are 4:00 am - 4:00 am UTC.

...Culture I have 10+ years of teaching students through one-on-one tutoring, including the English portions of the SAT, essay writing, reading comprehension, and grammar. This includes years working as a TA at University of California, Irvine, including...

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Evan W.
139/hour

Pro in SAT Writing with 10+ Years Experience

I got my start at Huntington Learning Center and Perfect Score Academy. I taught on the floor, in a classroom and one-on-one. I break down the question types and how to tailor the best strategies to each student. I then learned the Tier One...

5.0 (2160)
139/hour
11,150 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response time is based on Evan’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

I got my start at Huntington Learning Center and Perfect Score Academy. I taught on the floor, in a classroom and one-on-one. I break down the question types and how to tailor the best strategies to each student. I then learned the Tier One...

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Aaron A.
360/hour

SAT Writing Specialist with a Systematic Approach

1. I helped increase students' SAT scores an average of 237 points for the Reading/Writing portions of the SAT. 2. In addition to traditional strategies, I have proprietary ones that I developed myself that have worked wonders for my students....

5.0 (1184)
360/hour
3,366 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

1. I helped increase students' SAT scores an average of 237 points for the Reading/Writing portions of the SAT. 2. In addition to traditional strategies, I have proprietary ones that I developed myself that have worked wonders for my students....

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Amy A.
175/hour

Professional Writer and Teacher Will Help You Improve SAT or ACT Score

I honed my essay writing skills - applicable to SAT essays - writing four published books and more than 200 articles in newspapers and magazines including The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine, and Village Voice Media. I...

5.0 (1844)
175/hour
9,354 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I honed my essay writing skills - applicable to SAT essays - writing four published books and more than 200 articles in newspapers and magazines including The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine, and Village Voice Media. I...

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
Michael B.
220/hour

Perfect 800 SAT R/W Scorer; Experienced Test Prep Specialist

Since scoring a perfect 800 on the SAT Reading and Writing exam myself, I've come to view this SAT section as less of a "test" and more of a "game" that can be strategically solved, and as such, I teach it as...

5.0 (426)
220/hour
2,793 hours tutoring

Since scoring a perfect 800 on the SAT Reading and Writing exam myself, I've come to view this SAT section as less of a "test" and more of a "game" that can be strategically solved, and as such, I teach it as...

Near Portsmouth, VA Tutoring
James P.
65/hour

Test-proven success in SAT Writing

A twenty-year academic professional, I was Teacher of the Year in the Alameda Unified School District. My students excelled in writing after completing their year with me. If anything, I know how to prepare writers, being one myself!

5.0 (1142)
65/hour
4,080 hours tutoring

A twenty-year academic professional, I was Teacher of the Year in the Alameda Unified School District. My students excelled in writing after completing their year with me. If anything, I know how to prepare writers, being one myself!

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Alex S.
39/hour

Math, Econ, Stats & Test Prep Tutor with Stanford Master's

Hello, I'm Alex S. I am a patient and understanding tutor who is committed to helping students succeed. With an academic background in logic and system (MS '12 in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University) and a background in Economics (2010), I...

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4.8 (275)
39/hour
1,442 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response time is based on Alex’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

Hello, I'm Alex S. I am a patient and understanding tutor who is committed to helping students succeed. With an academic background in logic and system (MS '12 in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University) and a background in Economics (2010), I...

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