Hi! My name is William O'Reilly, and for the past two years I have been guiding students through the Math and English sections of the SAT to consistent improvement in their scores. I also scored a 1560 on my own SAT through the same attitude I employ in my teaching: that the SAT is a puzzle that anyone, with the right strategy and practice, can solve.
To help students "solve" the SAT, I will teach them how to recognize and internalize the standardized patterns that appear throughout the...
Hi! My name is William O'Reilly, and for the past two years I have been guiding students through the Math and English sections of the SAT to consistent improvement in their scores. I also scored a 1560 on my own SAT through the same attitude I employ in my teaching: that the SAT is a puzzle that anyone, with the right strategy and practice, can solve.
To help students "solve" the SAT, I will teach them how to recognize and internalize the standardized patterns that appear throughout the exam. Each section of the SAT—whether it's reading comprehension, grammar, or math—relies on a limited set of recurring question types and structures. By breaking these down into their core formats, I help students see past the surface-level confusion and understand what the test is really asking. Once these patterns are identified, they can be memorized and applied across practice problems, leading to faster problem-solving, fewer mistakes, and greater confidence on test day.
My approach is highly personalized—I work with each student to build a study schedule that fits their availability and goals, adapt my teaching style to match their learning preferences, and draw from a mix of trusted resources like the Panda Math Workbook and the official College Board question bank. Whether a student prefers visual aids, interactive sessions, or lecture-style explanations, I tailor the experience to make the most of their strengths and study habits.
