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Expert SAT Reading & Writing Tutor | Johns Hopkins Graduate | 17+ Year
Olivia B.

11 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $180
Response time: 16 minutes

About Olivia


Bio

I am a graduate of Johns Hopkins University, where I earned dual degrees in International Relations and Economics. For over seventeen years, I have worked with students of all ages to improve their academic performance and test scores, specializing in SAT Reading and Writing, ACT English and Reading, and AP English Language. My background in both teaching and curriculum design allows me to create lessons that are structured yet adaptable, meeting each student at their current level and...

I am a graduate of Johns Hopkins University, where I earned dual degrees in International Relations and Economics. For over seventeen years, I have worked with students of all ages to improve their academic performance and test scores, specializing in SAT Reading and Writing, ACT English and Reading, and AP English Language. My background in both teaching and curriculum design allows me to create lessons that are structured yet adaptable, meeting each student at their current level and guiding them toward significant improvement.

I began teaching in established test prep academies before launching my own tutoring practice, which has allowed me to mentor hundreds of students preparing for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. I developed a proprietary method called the “3-Round Method” for the Digital SAT, which teaches students how to manage time effectively, identify patterns in grammar and reading questions, and build accuracy under real testing conditions. Many of my students have achieved score increases of 100–200 points, with some reaching 1500+ and gaining admission to top universities.


Education

Johns Hopkins University
International Relati

Additional Languages

Korean

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ACT English

ACT English

I specialize in ACT English, backed by 17 years of experience teaching grammar, rhetorical skills, and test strategy. My students consistently see significant score improvements by mastering not just the rules of grammar and punctuation, but also the logic behind effective sentence structure and organization — the key to high ACT English scores. I’ve taught at top prep academies like Hackers and Ivy Plan in Korea, and many of my students have achieved 34+ scores on the ACT English section and gained admission to competitive universities. I focus on building both skill and confidence, providing students with targeted grammar instruction, strategic test approaches, and real practice materials to mirror the actual exam.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I’ve helped hundreds of students craft standout personal statements and supplemental essays that secured admission to Ivy League and top-tier schools. With 17 years of experience and a degree from Johns Hopkins University, I specialize in teaching students how to write with clarity, authenticity, and strategic insight. My students learn how to tell compelling stories while meeting word limits and addressing prompts effectively. I provide detailed feedback, structural guidance, and individualized coaching throughout the writing process.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I am a highly experienced SAT Reading tutor with over 17 years of specialized expertise. I’ve taught SAT Reading and Writing at top-ranked prep academies in South Korea, including Hackers and Ivy Plan, where I trained high-achieving students targeting top U.S. universities. I now run my own SAT tutoring program in California, focusing on helping students master reading comprehension, reasoning, and timing strategies specifically for the digital SAT. My students consistently see significant score improvements, with many achieving 720+ in Reading and Writing. I use real digital SAT materials and proven methods tailored to each student’s needs.
ACT Reading
SAT Writing
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Perfect Tutor

We had ACT/SAT tutors over a year, and nobody told me about my daughter's studying habit and weakness. After one hour tutor, however, Olivia assessed her perfectly, and now I realized why she was struggling till now. Olivia also provided the customized strategy for her. I never saw these kinds of tutor, and I think that I finally found a right teacher for her.

Diane, 1 lesson with Olivia

Well prepared and thorough

Olivia is tutoring our son to improve his SAT scores for ivy leagues. So far she has been very thorough and our son finds the lessons extremely helpful so far. Looking forward to further lessons!

Chris, 7 lessons with Olivia
Hourly Rate: $180
Response time: 16 minutes
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