The Best SAT Reading Tutors in Somerville, MA

My approach to teaching material for the SAT Reading & Writing section draws on my training in linguistics and computer science at Columbia and Cornell, and is further informed by my doctoral research at Tufts, where I publish in top natural language processing conference proceedings. Teaching the SAT for...See Sam's full profile

I am a semi-retired attorney and skilled one-on-one tutor. I bring patience, creativity and a sense of humor to my lessons, working both to build a strong foundation of substantive knowledge and to pass along useful shortcuts and strategies for breaking down difficult problems into manageable pieces. My tutoring focuses...See John's full profile

Hi, I'm Deika! I am an experienced test prep tutor, having tutored hundreds of students over the course of 5+ years in subjects including ACT/SAT preparation, the LSAT, debate, and math. I am a graduate (Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude) of the University of Pennsylvania, where I double majored in Economics and...See Devika's full profile

...stratification in the US, I will help you every step of the way, from outline to polished draft. I am also well versed in what you need to understand on the SAT Reading portions and how to craft application essays. I have helped students get into their dream schools including Columbia, Brown, NYU, Tufts, and more. I will...See Amanda's full profile

780/800 on SAT Reading section.See Leena's full profile

If your student is already scoring in the 1200–1400 range but struggling to break into the 1450–1550+ range, that’s exactly where I focus. I work with high-achieving students who don’t need basic tutoring—they need help identifying where they’re losing points and how to consistently perform at a higher level...See Kathryn's full profile

I am completing a PhD in English Literature at Boston University, where I have taught numerous college English courses. I have also earned a Graduate Certificate in Teaching Writing.See Daniel's full profile

As an undergraduate I read extensively in philosophy, literature, and sociology. I have also worked in an undergraduate tutorial office for a year, and tutored high school students in English Language Arts (ELA).See Peter's full profile

With 15+ years and thousands of hours tutoring students across greater Boston and Washington, DC, I've helped nearly 1,000 students achieve their academic goals—guiding many to perfect or near-perfect scores on the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, and other high-stakes exams, often with significant gains in just a few months....See M. Reza's full profile

In my 15 years of experience, most students find the Reading/Writing section on the SAT very challenging, and there is a huge advantage to working one-on-one with a mature, qualified teacher. The need to master the complex question structure, as well as tips and tricks that I can share, combine to make my tutoring for...See Monica's full profile

I'm a freshman at Harvard University and scored a 790 on the SAT Reading section when I took the exam in 2024, placing me in the 99th percentile nationally. I've completed over 20 hours of group tutoring on Schoolhouse.world, the free peer-tutoring platform founded by Sal Khan, where I worked with...See Samuel's full profile

With more than 20 years of professional writing and teaching experience and a master's in journalism from Harvard, I know what it takes to write well, and I can teach you how to conquer writer's block, say what's in your heart and mind, make yourself understood, stand out from thousands of applicants ... and get good...See Abby's full profile

I graduated Cum Laude in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington and Lee University; having attended a liberal arts school, I also excelled in many humanities classes. Personally, I received a 2300 on my SAT in 2011. When tutoring specifically SAT Reading, I focus on teaching students...See Stephanie's full profile

I scored 1590 on the SAT (790 English 800 Math). I can help with reviewing mathematical concepts and English conventions, test strategies, and dissecting questions from a student perspective.See Angie'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 received a score of 740 on the SAT EBRW section. Additionally, I have completed through AP English Literature. I teach by helping students learn to connect what a question is asking for back to the passage using evidence and close reading skills, and teach them to distinguish between different styles of questions. See Mia's full profile

My own SAT score was 1530 (750 on the verbal section), and I have 6+ years of experience working with high schoolers on English, reading, and test prep, focusing on subject review, test-taking strategies, and anxiety reduction through repetition. I utilize a large bank of practice questions and exams from prior years to...See Kyle'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

I've found the key skill needed to do well on the (new) SAT reading section is the ability to be flexible in interpreting the passages. This allows a student to spot incorrect answers that may initially be appealing but that are inconsistent with some element of the text (or that are simply not justified by...See Jonathan's full profile

"Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater." - Albert Einstein Looking for a math oracle? Look no further! I specialize in tutoring math subjects for students in high school and college (Math majors highly welcomed!). I have tutored math since taking calculus when I...See Christopher's full profile

I scored in the 97th percentile on the SAT, with a 760 on the SAT Reading and Writing section, and have been tutoring the SAT since September 2025. See Lucy'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 am a student at Harvard College, a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and an award-winning writer, photographer, filmmaker, and theatre artist, and an incoming bulge-bracket investment banker. I am a graduate of the prestigious Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, CA, and am currently concentrating in...See Ian'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 have tutored students individually and taught classes to prepare them for college entrance exams, including SAT and ACT, for over 15 years, both privately and for the Princeton Review. I truly enjoy and have been fortunate to have helped each student gain confidence, get into a school of their choice, improve their...See Ellen's full profile