The Best SAT Writing Tutors in San Mateo, CA

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Making Math Accessible and Understandable

I graduated from Trinity College in 2022 double majoring in Mechanical Engineer and Physics with a 3.5 GPA. During my time in college, I was able to serve as a teaching assistant for several math and physics courses and was given an award of excellence for my student teaching. I have been tutoring math since my sophomore... See Isabella's full profile

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Everything Math, Science and Chinese

"You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives." ~Clay P. Bedford I earned a Ph.D. doing Genetics research at the University of Utah. Knowledge is always fascinating to me: a concept is not just a concept,... See Heng's full profile

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SAT Specialist | 150-250 Point Score Improvements

Hi, I'm David - I specialize in SAT prep for high school students, and over the past decade I've helped students move from frustration and self-doubt to hitting scores they didn't think were possible. My students typically improve between 150 and 250 points within 8-12 weeks, with consistent practice between sessions. My... See David's full profile

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Experienced tutor for K-12 specializing in English grammar/writing

Hi, I'm Dana, and I have been tutoring for over 10 years! Since earning my Bachelor's Degree in English (minor in Teaching) at U.C. Davis, I have taught English grammar, reading and writing in classrooms, small groups and one-on-one settings to a wide variety of ages and abilities. My students have ranged from young,... See Dana's full profile

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Years of experience and love of teaching

I have been tutoring since 2005 in various subjects such as high school and college math, SAT/ACT test prep, high school and college biology including chemistry and physics. My education is in Molecular and Cell Biology from University of California Berkeley (UCB). I received a Masters of Science in Applied Anatomy and... See Yanina's full profile

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MIT Math, CS, and Test Prep Tutor with 10+ Years of Experience

I began taking the SAT in 7th grade and have taken it at least 6 times in my lifetime. My highest score in writing is a 750 and I scored a 2260 overall as a high schooler. I've also taught test prep courses professionally, so I have experience relaying important strategies for taking the SAT and ACT in addition to the... See Cody's full profile

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Amazing High School Math/AP/SAT/TOEFL Tutor and College Consultant

I realize this may sound weird considering how stressful it is for most people, but the college admissions process was some of the best fun I had in my life. I loved every aspect of it, from pulling all nighters for my Honors/AP classes to stacking my schedule with enrichment activities to grinding out those seeming... See Aaron's full profile

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Effective, Student-Centered English Tutor

As a high school English teacher for 9 years, grades 8-12, I taught expository and creative writing through writers’ workshops, Peter Elbow methodology, Frederick Crews methodology, timed (SAT, ACT) writing upon demand, and overall multiple drafting and revision processes. As a high school and middle... See Stephen's full profile

San Mateo, CA

Spanish and Math Professional

Hello! I am a certified K–12 Spanish teacher and have worked as a professional tutor since 2009. I began studying Spanish in 2000 and completed two semester-long study abroad programs in Spain and Ecuador as part of my degree in theTeaching of Spanish. I bring both deep content expertise and real cultural fluency to my... See Bridget's full profile

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SAT Writing — Exacting Preparation for Students Who Won't Settle

Although the Digital SAT now combines Reading and Writing into a single scored section, I prepare students for each component separately — because they are separate skills that require separate preparation. SAT Writing content covers the grammar, rhetoric, and language conventions component specifically. The... See Amanda's full profile

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Stanford Comp Sci/Math PhD with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

My name is Arjun. I provide in person tutoring in the San Francisco Bay Area or online tutoring with a flexible time and travel schedule. I work at Stanford, I hold a PhD in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelors in Mathematics-Statistics from Columbia University. Over the years, I have tutored... See Arjun's full profile

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Ivy League Grad Experienced in Math/Science/Stats Tutoring

I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University with both my Bachelor's and Master's in Operations Research and Information Engineering (which is a combination of applied math, statistics, and CS) in a total span of only 4 years. I have an informal teaching style and want to get to know my students and make them feel... See Daisy's full profile

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SAT Writing Tutor - Will Help With Essay-Writing Skills

As an English Language Arts teacher and tutor, avid and broad-ranging reader, and high-scorer on the SAT verbal section, I can teach you strategies for performing your absolute best on the SAT reading, English and written essay sections. When I took the SAT in the late 1980's, I scored 720 out of 800 on the combined... See Marie's full profile

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Incoming Med Student | 95th Percentile MCAT | Chemistry & Reading Comp

Hi I'm Purav! I recently graduated from the undergraduate portion of my BSMD program and will be starting medical school in the fall. I dedicated a substantial amount of time in high school and college to tutoring my peers in biology, chemistry, physics, and the SAT by working as a tutor at my university's campus... See Purav's full profile

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Yale/Cambridge/Berkeley Graduate for Counseling and Writing

Dr. Jeffrey is a university lecturer, Scholastic judge, and published writer. He is currently a Teacher of Special Programs at Berkeley School of Education. He was a Scholastic competition writing judge in 2025 and selected to be one of one of the teaching fellows in the California Writing Project, KQED (National Public... See Jeffrey's full profile

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(UPenn Grad) Professional Tutor with 10+ Years SAT Experience

...prep tutoring experience, hundreds specifically with SAT Writing. I can help you understand not only the grammar rules and concepts covered in this section, but the best strategies to maximize your score! I like to take a detailed, analytical approach to the SAT Writing test.... See Kevin's full profile

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Rice Grad for SAT/ASVAB Prep, MS-HS Tutor, Music Teacher

Hello! My name is Meghan Lim and I recently graduated from Rice University. I started tutoring as a volunteer mentor in my high school chapter's National Honor Society, but I enjoyed it so much that I started this business to shape my own vision of what a tutoring model should be for students in my community. After six... See Meghan's full profile

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GMAT/GRE/LSAT Tutor with 99th Percentile Scores

My intuitive, common-sense approach to standardized tests has helped numerous students earn top scores in both math and verbal. I emphasize understanding rather than memorization: Instead of just giving you rules and formulas to remember, I help you figure out why they make sense. I am also very adaptable and can make my... See John's full profile

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Credentialed Teacher for Math, Econ, Science, Writing, SAT.

Scored 720 never having studied for it. Went on to tutor SAT math and writing for over a decade, including in high school as a credentialed teacher. See Justin's full profile

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I'm *NOT* your TYPICAL TUTOR | Stanford University Graduate

You're busy but you're also looking for the perfect tutor so here's all you really need to know about me: 1) I've been teaching and tutoring since I was 16 years old 2) I went to Stanford University and I love academics 3) I'm an international DJ and social media influencer which allows me to quickly connect with... See Leon's full profile

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Patient and knowledgeable math teacher

I am passionate about teaching and enjoy helping students learn and succeed. I completed my Masters degree from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in Mechanical Engineering in 1975. I also have a Masters degree in Business Administration in 1990. I have teaching experience in Math (Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus,... See Panchapagesan's full profile

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... See Zary's full profile

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... See Anna's full profile

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.... See Aaron's full profile

SAT Reading and Writing Success

Barbara has been an amazing tutor for my son who is a high school junior. She has been helping him prepare for the English/Writing section of the SAT exam and he was able to raise his score 200 points! We are thrilled with the work Barbara has... See Barbara's full profile