The Best SAT Writing Tutors in Somerville, MA

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

Hello! I'm Lucy, a rising junior majoring in economics at Wellesley College with coursework in multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and statistics. As a student myself, I know how challenging it can be to grasp complex material, especially when you feel like you're missing something foundational. That’s why I am so...See Lucy'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

I'm currently finishing my PhD in psychology at Harvard, where I study the ways in which our thoughts shape our health. You can read about my research in my advisor's latest book, The Mindful Body, as well as in several media outlets such as The Harvard Gazette, Scientific American, and Psychology Today. I scored in...See Peter's full profile

Grammar is very important in terms of improving grades on high school and college assignments, as well as the SAT Writing portion. I can edit your work and teach you the rules.See Sascha's full profile

PLEASE NOTE: I am fully booked for the 2023-2024 school year. I will not be accepting new students until June 2024. I tutor students in English literature and essay writing, and I coach high school seniors on their college essays and applications. From 2010 to 2018, I served on the English faculty at Phillips Exeter...See Jane'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

In high school, people always approached me for tutoring help which both continued through my college years and is still the case now as I work as a research scientist, during my free time. I enjoy tutoring for all ages. I love tutoring because it brings me such great joy to see how my efforts can shape and improve...See Luce's full profile

Hello, my name is Ian. I am a current undergraduate student at Harvard University, and I have experience tutoring people from ages 14-18. I specialize in Mathematics and Physics at the AP/IB level, and I have helped many students achieve SAT scores in the 1400+ range with many perfect scores in the math section. I have a...See Ian's full profile

I am a full-time English teacher at Boston Latin School and am available to work after school hours and on weekends to help you with homework, projects, or essays for any subject, as well as college essay development and test prep. I have extensive tutoring experience with elementary, middle, and high school students,...See Yilmaz's full profile

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

My name is Savan P. I just graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where I studied Bioengineering, Computer Science, and Economics in the Jerome Fisher Management and Technology Dual Degree program. I am happy to help with any math, science, or business class (middle school, high school, or college). At Penn, I...See Savan's full profile

Hi! My name is Roshni and I am PhD student conducting research in biology and neuroscience. I am eager to help each student achieve their distinct academic goals, whether it be to improve their understanding of a subject, study beyond traditional class curricula, or just learn something new for fun! My first lesson is...See Roshni'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

I have been teaching at various levels - mainly college - since 2002. In that time, I've taught all kinds of writing, starting with screenwriting and moving to playwriting and to Playwright in Residence at U Mass Boston for several years. I moved into English/Freshman English within a few years. At the college level,...See Janet's full profile

MATH - Middle School through Algebra 2, Math Problems on the Real Estate Licensing exam. STANDARDIZED TEST PREP: GED, SAT, LSAT, GMAT; Real Estate Licensing exam; Writing; Editing. LOGIC: Logic Games on LSAT My primary credentials are: BA in Economics U of Chicago, JD U of Miami School of Law, and LL.M Taxation New...See Eleanora's full profile

"I wish I had called you sooner." That's what I hear most often from clients/students/parents. I am honored to be recognized as one of Wyzant's finest (top 0.3%). I can help students who are struggling, students who are looking to excel, and everyone else in between. SAT/ACT is my specialty! In fact, I've trained other...See Aalok's full profile

Hi! I'm Steve, and I've spent over 15 years working with students and adults in areas ranging from test preparation to application essays, personal statements, and grant proposals. I received a PhD in archaeology in London, tutored the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT for well established firms including Kaplan and Summit, and I...See Steve's full profile

Hi, I'm Katharine. I'm a Columbia University alumna, working as an architect. Previously, I have worked in communications, as well as teaching design at the college level as adjunct faculty. My past academic honors include receiving National Merit honors and receiving a perfect score on my verbal SAT. I also bring a...See Katharine'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. I am a graduate of the prestigious Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, CA, and am currently dual-concentrating in Economics and Art, Film, and Visual Studies. I...See Ian's full profile

The ACT English section, like the SAT Writing Skills section, focuses on a limited set of grammatical rules. I teach my students these rules, how to quickly run through a mental checklist to identify the most common errors, and how to avoid any traps. The ACT English section focuses more on punctuation than does...See Ariana's full profile

Hi! I'm Mikayla. I love school and teaching, and I honestly miss them both since I graduated with my Master's last year. I've been teaching all my life, even while being a lifelong student myself. I've taught in classrooms and one-on-one. I was a certified pre-school and kindergarten teacher for five years and worked...See Mikayla's full profile

I'm an experienced math and science tutor specializing in Middle School, High School and early College classes, and SAT and ACT test preparation. I can help you with course work from algebra through calculus, and high school physics and chemistry (standard and AP). I'm friendly, warm, patient and easy to work with --...See Jon's full profile

I have been professionally tutoring for the SAT since 2010, am a former SAT English and Math private instructor and classroom teacher for The Princeton Review, and am a Massachusetts licensed teacher. The SAT Writing section tests a student’s command of grammar, sentence structure, standard English conventions,...See Leo's full profile

In helping prepare students for the SAT writing section, I focus on teaching students the essential grammar rules as well as the key characteristics of a well-structured, high-scoring essay. For grammar, the key skill is being able to know when one can rely on “hearing” an error versus when it’s necessary...See Jonathan's full profile