The Best SAT Writing Tutors in Santa Monica, CA

My greatest strength as a tutor (beyond really knowing the subjects I tutor) is my ability to adapt to and match the way you learn. A close second is my ability to take abstract concepts and make them much more understandable. I don’t do “tricks” since it takes as much effort to memorize tons of tricks as it does...See John'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

2023: 100% of my college counseling students accepted at one of their top choices, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, Dartmouth, Georgia Tech, University of Chicago, and UC Berkeley! Colleges are looking for young people with unique voices; my gift is helping students discover their own. What makes me...See William's full profile

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

I am a tutor of History and English with twenty-five years of success in preparing students for SAT and AP tests and College Application Essays. I have taught students online all over the world: in America, Great Britain, Germany, Korea, China, and India. I have an extremely sophisticated computer system that allows me...See Philip's full profile

Welcome, new students! In summary: knowledgeable, efficient, and responsive business/writing tutor for projects at the college level. About me and the way I tutor: My insatiable curiosity and passion for learning fuel my highly effective tutoring sessions. My students love my flexibility, responsiveness, and the...See Amalynne'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

The SAT Writing section is the most teachable portion of the SAT -- I've coached several students to a perfect score in this section, and several more to scores of 700+. This section is straightforward in the sense that you either know the rule or you don't-- with the exception of the essay and...See Brooke'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

Availability will be Monday through Friday, 10-8* ** 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 Cal Poly Pomona; my research was immunology and virology...See Eden's full profile

Hi, I’m David! I specialize in SAT and ACT test prep. I graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor’s in Biology and later earned my Master’s in Public Health from George Washington University while working as an engineer in pharmaceutical research. In my time as a tutor I have had success in increasing my...See David'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

*Limited spots for 2025 college admissions cycle!* Congratulations to my students who've been accepted to UC Berkeley, UCLA, Yale, NYU, Syracuse, Notre Dame, Loyola Chicago, Villanova, Boston University, University of Utah, Cal Poly SLO, and more! I completely understand how daunting the process of applying to your...See Mel'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

Hi, I'm Josh! As a junior in high school, I achieved a perfect SAT score; subsequently was accepted to Harvard, Columbia, Brown, and every other college I applied to; graduated from Yale; and decided to give back to help others master the intricacies of admissions testing! I've now been professionally tutoring...See Josh's full profile

Standardized Test for College Admission (SAT) 1. Experienced and in-depth individualized tutoring tailored for individual needs for all areas of the test which includes the following sections: • Multiple Choice Writing • Sentence Completion • Writing 2. Preparation of lessons based on the actual layout of the...See Phoebe'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

Ah Mathematics. The bane of existence for many a child. The mighty struggle of all struggles. Math can be confusing, confounding, careless, and cruel. It can make you want to grab your hair and tear it out. It can make you want to toss your textbook across the room and swear off math forever. Math can be relentless and...See Greg's full profile

I specialize in high school & college writing, dyslexia, dysgraphia, executive functioning, moderate learning differences, K-8 curriculum, social emotional support, metacognition, and bringing rigor while maintaining joy. Since 2008, I've been a practicing and certified dyslexia practitioner through the Wilson Reading...See Jada'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

Ace your standardized tests! 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. Effective test-taking will improve scores, but the...See Brandy's full profile

I have a Master's degree (an MSW) in Social Welfare and Bachelor's Degree in Communications & Public Policy from UC Berkeley. I also obtained Certificates of Completion in Addiction Studies and Child Development from Los Angeles Pierce College. As a native English speaker, I went to Hebrew School and graduated Hebrew...See Linda'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

In 2012, I graduated with honors from UC Berkeley after just three years of study, majoring in Psychology with a focus on Pre-Medical Sciences. For the past ten years, I've dedicated myself to tutoring, working one-on-one with students throughout the country. What sets me apart as a tutor is my unwavering commitment...See Maher's full profile