The Best SAT Reading Tutors in Somerville, MA

I'm a seasoned tutor with thousands of hours of experience in the greater Boston and Washington, DC metro areas. I have tutored hundreds of students in one-on-one, small group, and classroom settings and helped dozens of them to achieve perfect or near-perfect scores on the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, and other standardized...See M. Reza's full profile

Some quick background info: I'm a theoretical physicist, specializing in string theory and black holes. I am currently taking a break from academia to ostensibly write a book, which is easier said than done (shocking, right?). I was most recently a research fellow at Harvard (and MIT and then Peking University in...See Eric's full profile

I hold a Massachusetts teaching license in English and have 30 years of experience developing the reading comprehension and analytical skills that the SAT Reading section demands, including close reading, inference, evidence-based reasoning, and interpreting informational and literary texts. My approach goes...See Marc's full profile

In January 2016 , Wyzant named its "Top 250 Tutors in 2015" and I am very proud to be on that list! It was such an honor to be recognized! More recently, the CEO of Wyzant recognized me as being in top 99% of all tutors ever on Wyzant. Wow! The following vignette tells you almost everything you need to know about me and...See Ajay's full profile

As a high school English teacher, I’ve helped 100+ students learn effective strategies to boost their SAT Reading scores. I have lots of custom study materials and practice passages and questions, in addition to the major test prep books (Princeton Review, Kaplan, etc).See Jane's full profile

I have a BA from Michigan and an MA in Journalism from Harvard, over 20 years of professional writing experience, and almost 10 years of experience helping students prepare for the SAT and ACT reading comp, grammar, and essay writing sections.See Abby's full profile

I've been coaching the SAT Reading for years, including with some of the top firms in the US and abroad. Students of mine have regularly gotten into top schools, and the skills I teach on the test are applicable far beyond the exam itself. I look forward to working with you!See Steve's full profile

I quickly realized how much I enjoyed figuring out how each person thought about a problem and then guiding them to the answer instead of just telling them what to do. Over time, I’ve expanded into SAT Reading & Writing as well, and I now have 50+ hours of online tutoring experience, including 58+ total...See Isabella's full profile

My degrees are in math and science, and I've been a writer for 40 years. I specialize in test prep, particularly for SAT and ACT. I cover all the bases: math, English, writing, reading, science, and strategy. My teaching style is to be patient and supportive but persistent, always keeping the goal in mind. I...See Jon's full profile

I work with motivated students who are aiming to significantly improve their test scores and strengthen their applications to competitive schools and programs. With over 20 years of experience, I’ve helped hundreds of students achieve meaningful score gains—including 300+ point increases on the SAT, 5+ point...See Kathryn's full profile

I have significant experience and excellent results tutoring this subject area. See Sascha's full profile

Are you stressing about a class or preparing for an exam? Are you ready to shine? Hi, I’m Jordan, and I can’t wait to help you crush your academic goals. Working with me is hands-on, interactive, engaging, and fun. I’m like your training wheels - we’ll practice together until you can get it right every time...See Jordan's full profile

Seeking students who wish to learn graph theory, elementary number theory, advanced algebra ("modern algebra"), algebraic geometry, and more: I bring the experience of intense full-time A+ work two years in a post-masters doctoral program (incomplete) in mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University, where I pursued model...See Peter's full profile

I graduated from Northeastern University in 2022 with a bachelor's in journalism. I currently work at a local test prep center near Boston, and I'm excited to reach more students. I remember my own college application process like it was yesterday, and I'm here to help make this aspect a little easier. Standardized...See Ali's full profile

I am a former SAT English and Math Instructor for The Princeton Review, and Massachusetts licensed teacher. I have been tutoring for the SAT for 7+ years. The SAT Reading section tests a very specific skill set: the ability to synthesize the content of a passage and answer evidenced based questions. It is unlike a...See Leo's full profile

I have helped many students with preparation for tests, schoolwork, and effective study strategies. I work at Lexington High School in Massachusetts and have taught many SAT and ACT courses. Improving writing is a specialty. I can help boost the quality of academic subject work. I have been a teacher and tutor for...See Andrew's full profile

Hello, my name is Sean G. Thank you for visiting my profile here at Wyzant.com! I am a seasoned tutor with over five years of combined teaching and tutoring experience. I have tutored 500+ hours on Wyzant. I first began tutoring back in high school, when one of my friends asked me to help him to prepare for the SAT. I...See Sean's full profile

When I began the college application process during my Sophomore & Junior years of high school, I was daunted by the thought of a standardized test. While my grades were excellent and my extracurriculars plentiful, my first pass at the SAT proved disappointing. And this came as no huge surprise: I have never excelled at...See Shell's full profile

It is necessary to read in order to write well, which is a skill that is badly needed for college level work. I enjoy teaching high school students the 'tricks' for the ACT and SAT Reading sections, as well. See Monica's full profile

I am currently an undergraduate student at Northeastern University, pursuing a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science. My academic background equips me with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, which I bring into every tutoring session. This dual focus also gives me a unique ability to connect theoretical...See Aditya's full profile

I'm creative, thoughtful, and patient, with over 30 years' experience in early childhood, elementary, and adult education. I earned a Master of Arts degree in Applied Linguistics at UMass Boston in 2015 and a certificate in "ESL math pedagogy". My undergraduate studies included nutrition and life sciences, African...See Dianne's full profile

Hello! My name is Zoe and I am a recent graduate of MIT. I have been tutoring students from kindergarten to adult in math and SAT/ACT prep since 2018 and love helping students gain confidence in their studies. In high school, I got a 1590 on the SAT with a perfect score in the math section. Since then, I have retaken the...See Zoe's full profile

Hi, I'm Nghia, a dedicated tutor with a Harvard PhD (4.0 GPA) and a passion for making Computer Science, Math, and Biology intuitive and engaging. With summa cum laude dual degrees (4.0 GPA) in Mathematics and Microbiology, I know how challenging these subjects can be - and how exciting they become when taught...See Nghia's full profile

Hello students and parents! I am a scientist and engineer in the biotech industry and have been tutoring for over 10 years, specializing in algebra, test prep, study and organizational skills, biology, and chemistry. I am very patient, having worked with all kinds of students at many levels and personalities....See Rose's full profile

I’m proud to say that I now score a 780 and 800 in SAT Math and Reading respectively. My average student improves their SAT score by 80-200 points within just 8 weeks! My tutoring style is focused on you: I will speak with you extensively about your learning style, goals, and weak points, and build...See Hannah's full profile