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SAT Math & Reading Tutor | Teaching the Logic Behind the Test
Blake B.

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Hey everyone! My name is Blake. I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Political Science, and I'm currently pursuing my Master's in Social Work. My background in psychology — both academic and clinical — has shaped the way I think about learning: why students get stuck, what actually moves them forward, and how to make difficult material feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
My teaching approach centers on helping students...

Hey everyone! My name is Blake. I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Political Science, and I'm currently pursuing my Master's in Social Work. My background in psychology — both academic and clinical — has shaped the way I think about learning: why students get stuck, what actually moves them forward, and how to make difficult material feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
My teaching approach centers on helping students understand how the SAT is actually designed — the patterns, the question structures, the logic underneath the answer choices. Most students who struggle with the SAT aren't struggling because they're not capable. They're struggling because no one has shown them the architecture of the test. Once they see it, preparation starts to feel strategic rather than overwhelming. I focus on this whether I'm working on SAT Math or SAT Reading, and I tailor every session to the individual student's specific gaps, learning pace, and score goals.
I have a year of experience working one-on-one with high school juniors and seniors preparing for the SAT. I scored a 1500 (780 Math, 720 Reading) and sessions are typically structured around guided practice, targeted review of missed questions, and building pacing and elimination strategies that hold up under real test pressure. I've worked with students across different skill levels and always adjust my approach based on what each student needs most.
I offer a free introductory consultation so we can get a sense of where you are and what a plan forward looks like. I'm easy to reach and will always provide fast responses. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a lesson!

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Education

Washington University in St. Louis (WashU)
Political Science
Rutgers University
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  • Hourly Rate: $47
  • Rate details: I'm currently offering an introductory rate before the school year begins — availability is filling up
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/5/2026

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Government & Politics

Government & Politics

I majored in Political Science at Washington University in St. Louis and earned a 5 on the AP U.S. Government & Politics exam — the top score. My coursework spanned U.S. constitutional structure, comparative systems, and political theory, so I can meet students wherever their curriculum lives. In sessions, I treat political science the way I treat test prep: as a pattern recognition exercise. Most students don't struggle because the content is hard — they struggle because they haven't learned how to read a primary source critically, connect a policy question to an institutional framework, or structure a free-response answer under pressure. I build those skills directly, using current events as live case studies whenever they sharpen the concept. Whether a student is preparing for an AP exam, writing a research paper, or just trying to keep up with a fast-moving class, my goal is the same: make the structure of political ideas visible so the content clicks on its own.
Psychology

Psychology

I'm currently completing my Master of Social Work at Rutgers University, with graduate coursework spanning psychotherapy, psychopathology, social psychology, and health psychology. I've studied these subjects not just academically but as frameworks I apply — which means I can teach them from the inside out, not just from a textbook. That's the difference when working with psychology students. Most struggling students aren't lost on the content — they're lost on the structure. Psychological theories tend to arrive as dense reading with overlapping terminology, and it's easy to memorize definitions without ever understanding what the theory actually explains about human behavior. I help students build a conceptual map first: where does this theory come from, what problem was it trying to solve, and how does it connect to the others they've already studied? My background covers the full range of what AP Psychology and introductory college courses test — biological bases of behavior, developmental psychology, research methods and statistics, abnormal psychology, and social influence. I can also help students write analytically about psychology, which is where exam performance often separates.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and MSW student with a strong background in both education and human development. I scored a 780 on SAT Math and bring the same structured, patient approach to tutoring that I use in clinical work — meeting students exactly where they are and building from there. My goal isn't just to get through problems; it's to help students understand the underlying logic so the math starts to feel predictable rather than intimidating. Whether you're closing a score gap or aiming for the top percentile, we'll build a clear, targeted plan together.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and MSW student who specializes in making SAT Reading feel less like guesswork and more like a skill. Most students struggle with Reading not because they're poor readers, but because no one has shown them the underlying architecture of how SAT passages and questions are actually constructed. That's what I teach — the logic behind main idea questions, author's tone, inference problems — so students walk into test day with a repeatable strategy, not just practice reps. A recent parent described her son's experience this way: Blake "helped my son break down problems using big-picture theories... and turned them into clear, manageable concepts he could actually apply." If SAT Reading has felt vague or frustrating, that's exactly the problem I'm here to solve.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I scored an 800 on SAT Writing in 2021 — a perfect score on the paper-based exam, before the test went digital. That score didn't come from memorizing grammar rules. It came from learning to recognize what the SAT actually tests: a small, repeatable set of patterns dressed up in different passages. That insight is the foundation of every session I run. Rather than reteaching parts of speech from scratch, I show students exactly which question types appear, how the SAT signals the right answer, and — more importantly — what traps it consistently sets. Most students aren't missing questions because they don't know English. They're missing them because they haven't been taught to read SAT Writing as a pattern test. My curriculum covers over 40 targeted topic modules — punctuation, transitions, concision, vocabulary precision, rhetorical synthesis, and more — each built around the specific moves the SAT makes. When students work through my material, they stop guessing and start recognizing.
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Blake: The Patient SAT Reading Master!

Blake is an incredibly patient and understanding SAT tutor who made a huge difference in my son's preparation (Arnav-11th grade), especially in the Reading section. He has a calm, supportive way of teaching that never makes you feel rushed or overwhelmed, even when you’re stuck on a tough passage. What I appreciated most was how he helped my son break down problems using big-picture theories. Instead of just going through individual questions, Blake taught my son the underlying logic and strategies behind SAT Reading. He simplified the places of confusion — whether it was main idea questions, author’s tone, or tricky inference problems — and turned them into clear, manageable concepts my son could actually apply. His explanations are always clear and tailored to my son's pace. If my son didn’t understand something, he would patiently re-explain it from different angles until it clicked. He made Reading feel less intimidating and much more strategic. Thanks to Blake’s guidance, my son gained confidence in the Reading section. He’s the kind of tutor who truly cares about your understanding and progress. I highly recommend Blake to any student who needs a supportive, patient, and conceptually strong SAT tutor, especially for Reading. — Saumya (Arnav's Mom-Happy Student)

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