SAT Specialist | 150-250 Point Score Improvements

David M.

Hi, I'm David - I specialize in SAT prep for high school students, and over the past decade I've helped students move from frustration and self-doubt to hitting scores they didn't think were possible. My students typically improve between 150 and 250 points within 8-12 weeks, with consistent practice between sessions. My approach centers on one core belief: when a student truly understands why an answer is correct - not just what the answer is - their score takes care of itself.

Working with students on the SAT has taught me that the test is far more learnable than most people realize. The Digital SAT follows predictable patterns, rewards specific strategies, and responds well to structured, consistent preparation. In our sessions, I focus on teaching students to recognize those patterns, use the adaptive format to their advantage, and leverage tools like the Desmos calculator in ways most students never learn. I work through both the Math and Reading and Writing sections, and I build a personalized plan for every student based on a diagnostic session so we're never wasting time on what they already know.

Beyond test strategy, I genuinely care about the students I work with. I started tutoring at The Village Project in San Francisco, supporting students who needed both academic guidance and real encouragement, and that experience shaped how I show up in every session - patient, structured, and fully invested in each student's growth. I hold a degree from UC Santa Barbara, am fluent in Russian, and have current availability for SAT prep students. If your student has a target score and a timeline, I'd love to build a plan to get them there.