"Want to boost your scores to get into the college of your choice? Need a professional writer who can improve your essays and reports? I have been a test preparation and general English tutor for 14 years, teaching SAT, ACT, SHSAT, ISEE, GMAT, SSAT, CLT, FAST, MAP tests, Journalism, and AP Language and Literature. I've ranked in the Top 10 percent of tutors here because I not only explain incorrect answers but also teach students how to really make sense of a passage and grasp those tricky, nitpicky writing section questions. I provide tips, effective answer elimination strategies, and general passage-specific strategies to save time and have a proven record of getting that top score, that scholarship.

Like most good teachers, I get results. A recent student got a 1580 on the November SAT and credited my strategies. Here is a quote from a parent: "For Reading/writing he got 750 which is 100 points more than his September score. We are sure you coaching played a major part in his improvement." Another student not only scored above average but also got his coveted college scholarship. One of my writing students, Emily, got second place in the 2020 Duke University TIP writing contest.

I will show you not only what key areas to focus on but also how to manage time effectively in a timed test, and how to eliminate answers in a short amount of time using my proven, effective strategies.

Writing

Unlike most teachers, I'm a published writer and an expert at spotting grammatical mistakes and ensuring clarity, flow and cohesion, all key parts of effective writing.

I have tutored numerous students on college application essays as well as AP and general essays. I do not write the essay for your child; rather, I provide the tools to write a successful, meaningful essay.

Background

State licensed teacher in English, ESL and Social Studies.

Professional writer and editor." less...