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Gary

Certified Tutor

Gary

Juris Doctor, Law
Gary's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Subject Test in United States History

The SAT Reading section is less about reading speed and more about knowing what the questions are actually asking. Gary, who scored 1500 on the SAT, breaks each question type down — evidence-pair questions, vocabulary-in-context, author's purpose — and teaches students a repeatable process for elimi...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

University of Georgia

Juris Doctor, Law

Test Scores
SAT
1500
Bryan

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Bryan

Bachelor of Science
Bryan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Physics 1
Physics

I am available to help students with any topics they are struggling with in their high school or early college-level Physics courses.

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

Amber

Juris Doctor, Family Law Concentration
Amber's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Reading and Writing

The SAT Reading section is really an argument-analysis exercise — every passage has a purpose, and every correct answer is supported by specific lines in the text. Amber's legal training at the Juris Doctor level made close reading second nature, and her 1500 SAT score shows she applies that skill t...

Education

University at Buffalo

Bachelor in Arts, History/Sociology

University at Buffalo Law School

Juris Doctor, Family Law Concentration

Test Scores
SAT
1500

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Roshni

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Roshni's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

The BS/MD program at VCU means Roshni reads science-heavy texts daily — parsing research abstracts, extracting claims from dense methodology sections — which is exactly what the SAT's science passages demand when students freeze up on jargon-laden excerpts. Her 1550 composite and 4.9 student rating ...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Allison

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Allison's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biology
High School Biology

Scoring 1510 on the SAT gave Allison firsthand experience with the Reading section's particular demands: pulling evidence from paired passages, interpreting data graphics embedded in text, and distinguishing an author's central claim from supporting details. She walks students through a passage-anno...

Education

Washington and Lee University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Emma

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Emma's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Trigonometry
Calculus 2
Calculus

I am a sophomore electrical engineering student and member of the honors college at Virginia Commonwealth University. I recently graduated from Maggie L. Walker Governor's School in June of 2017. I have a passion for mathematics, especially calculus, and am excited to share my knowledge with others.

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1470
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Cole

Master of Economics, Economics
Cole's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in United States History
SAT Reading and Writing

Cole scored a 1540 on the SAT and brings a reader's instincts to the Reading section — his background in literature and years of teaching ESL gave him a precise understanding of how passages use evidence, tone, and structure to build arguments. He teaches students to identify what each question is a...

Education

University of Amsterdam

Master of Economics, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1540

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Joel

Current Grad Student, Pharmacy
Joel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently working on my Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, where I attained my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry. VCU is where I have held bioinorganic research positions as well as teaching positions. I acted as a teaching assistant in various chemistry and bio...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Virginia Commonwealth University

Current Grad Student, Pharmacy

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

Marin

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology, Spanish
Marin's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in Literature
SAT Reading and Writing

Marin scored a 1530 on the SAT and brings a reader's instinct sharpened by years of close textual analysis in anthropology, literature, and now law school. She teaches students to identify how authors structure arguments and use evidence — the exact skills the SAT Reading section tests through its p...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology, Spanish

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

Victoria

Bachelor's (in progress)
Victoria's other Tutor Subjects
SAT

I'm a current student at Carnegie Mellon University, majoring in Statistics and Machine Learning, with minors in Business and Artificial Intelligence. I'm passionate about helping high school students succeed in computer science and math, and I've seen firsthand how a strong foundation can make all ...

Education

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Kyle

Master of Arts, Philosophy
Kyle's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

Reading comprehension on the SAT is really an exercise in argument analysis — identifying the author's claim, evaluating evidence, and distinguishing tone from content. Kyle scored a 1460 on the SAT and brings a philosophy-trained eye for dissecting passages quickly and accurately, especially the pa...

Education

Duquesne University

Master of Arts, Philosophy

Xavier University

Bachelor in Arts, Interdisciplinary: History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1460
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Karen

Bachelor's
Karen's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am ready to help all students by answering their questions and frequently addressing some questions to them....

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Anurag

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Anurag's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra
Physics

I am a recent graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where I earned a Bachelors of Science in Biology. Throughout my three years of undergrad, I have been a preceptor for Cell Biology and Genetics. In addition, I was a supplemental instruction leader in CHEM 101 and CHEM 102. I am currently a...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1480

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Aditi

BS
Aditi's other Tutor Subjects
SAT

I currently work as a Software Engineer and I have been tutoring students for quite some time and many have seen significant improvements in grades and overall understanding of concepts. I assess students' needs and level of knowledge, work to create customized lesson plans for each student, and pro...

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

BS

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

Abril

Bachelor's (in progress)
Abril's other Tutor Subjects
SAT

I am a current junior at Yale University majoring in biomedical engineering. I have taken all math classes up to Discrete Math and have over 7 years of tutoring experience across all fields. I work hard to ensure my tutoring is effective for every one of my students. I love finding creative ways to ...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Test Scores
SAT
1460

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