The Best SAT Tutors in Columbia, MD

Although SAT math covers a variety of arithmetic skills with algebra and geometry, the focus of my SAT math tutoring focuses on the shortcuts, problem-solving tricks, and special calculation that makes the math a "friendly exercise." Rather than losing valuable points by skipping the difficult...See Ron's full profile

I have nearly 20 years of classroom teaching experience and nearly 10 years as an ACT / SAT tutor.See Glen's full profile

I graduated with a 4.00 GPA from the University of Maryland, College Park with a dual degree in accounting and finance and have always had a passion for teaching others. My specialties include financial and managerial accounting, CPA exam prep (I’m a CPA), Microsoft Excel, statistics, and SAT Math prep. I scored...See Daniel's full profile

When I took the SAT, I scored in the 92nd percentile for math. I know that the most important and useful skill to develop for the math portion of the SAT exam is to be able to come up with the appropriate mental shortcut for the problem, which requires the ability to see problems from multiple angles. Also,...See Irina's full profile

With many years of experience in professional tutoring for SAT math and a strong mathematics background, I have had the opportunity to fine-tune my approach for maximizing score improvements in my students. My method is a combination of concept review and strategy teaching and my results speak for themselves. I am...See Nataliya's full profile

I scored a 36 on the ACT English Section and have helped my students prepare for the SAT and ACT English Sections for the past 6 years. I have also designed English curricula. Ask me for help with essay writing — whether for college or for school!See Claire's full profile

Hello and thank you for checking my profile! My name is D'Anna. In undergrad, I majored in Biology and Mathematics (I started out as an Engineering major). I was inducted into the freshman honor society and graduated cum laude. I have been a paid tutor for over eight years, but I have been tutoring since I myself was in...See DAnna's full profile

I achieved a perfect score in SAT writing and have consistently helped my students consistently improve in SAT writing.See Olivia's full profile

...including AP Chemistry and college-level general chemistry, physics, French, Pre-algebra, Algebra I and Algebra II (with Trigonometry), Pre-calculus, Calculus, SAT Prep, ACT Prep, ASVAB Prep, GRE Prep, MCAT Prep, Grammar, and Elementary Science courses. On the MCAT examination, I scored between the 93rd percentile and the...See Jennifer's full profile

I have an MFA and BA in Writing, and have been the TA for the Writing Skills and Communication Skills workshops during my MFA program. My own critical reading SAT score was 760, my writing score was 630, and my GRE verbal reasoning score was 167, which is 99th percentile. In my approach to tutoring, I strike a...See Evan's full profile

- Differentiating students through all aspects of their college application: Including but not limited to Activities List(s), Essays, Supplemental Responses & more. - Understanding Test Optional, SAT vs. ACT: Understanding the difference, mapping out study schedules & setting score goals for test...See Pamela's full profile

Qualifications: I am an NYU Honors graduate with a double major in Chemistry and Psychology. I was also a Valedictorian of my high school and hold numerous academic awards. Experience: I have been working as a full time tutor for over 10 years now with amazing results. I have worked with students from such high schools...See Maya's full profile

This usually gets them focused and we can continue. Having taught many years, I have many work sheets and other extra outside material to share. I have also taught an SAT prep course for 6 years. Several years ago, I taught the son of a former student as a home-schooled student. I had the pleasure of teaching...See Kevin's full profile

Additionally, I attended Phillips Academy in Andover, MA and was a tour guide there and thus have a strong understanding of private/prep school admissions/applications and the SSAT/ISEE standardized tests, if you are looking for help in that area. I took the ACT (scored a 33) and SAT (I...See Jennifer's full profile

I have been tutoring students for the last 11 years, ever since I began my undergraduate degree at UMBC. I was a teacher's assistant for Organic Chemistry, which is a class that I thrived at because I was able to take complex concepts and simplify them with analogies to help my students understand them better. I ended up...See Danyal's full profile

I have over a decade of experience assisting students conquer math phobia, overcome the dreaded 'find the value of x' syndrome, and outsmart standardized tests such as ACT, SAT, GRE and GMAT. I am passionate about teaching and fascinated by our ability to learn and enable learning. For me the teaching...See Hanna's full profile

I am certified to tutor many standardized tests, including SAT math, reading and writing. The PSAT is essentially a practice test for the SAT, and measures the same sorts of skills including math problem-solving skills, reading skills and writing skills. During my student career I took, and scored highly...See Donna's full profile

I have been blessed with an education second to none from Trinidad and Tobago and the United States, and it would be more than fulfilling to share what I know with others. I hold an MD degree from Howard University College of Medicine and a BS degree in Zoology from the Howard University College of Arts and Sciences. I...See Winston's full profile

UPDATE as of April 2020: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and school closures, I want to emphasize that, in addition to tutoring students who are enrolled in a particular course, I also have experience developing a customized curriculum for self-learners in various math, stats, and data science topics. I continue to...See Ryan's full profile

I have a PhD in Math from Yale. I am currently a faculty member at the University of Maryland, College Park. As a student I won a Silver Medal in the International Math Olympiad (1996 IMO). As a coach, I have extensive experience training students for math competitions, both at high school and college level. I have...See Roohollah's full profile

There are many ways to improve oneself. None is quite like the power you get from educating yourself on how to better perform. As America moves forward, jobs are requiring more technical knowledge and expertise. And yet at the same time, the education system is bogged down and many students aren’t able to receive the...See Ben's full profile

I frequently prepare high school students for the SAT reading and writing exams. I share with students proven techniques and cues to help students understand how to read each passage and then answer the questions accurately and quickly. Second, I focus on improving student vocabulary, which is critical to...See Gail's full profile

For over 20 years across multiple SAT format changes (including the new digital SAT) with a national test prep company and as a private tutor, I've been helping students improve their SAT scores. I've tutored SAT students to top 1% scores or to improvements of 100-300+ points. I...See Laura's full profile

... doesn't elevate test scores above student wellness, but sees the two as intertwined. Kailot has an outstanding record with standardized mathematics exams (SAT, GRE, AP, etc.), even competing in math competitions in High School. As an undergrad Kailot fed their passion for math by adding a second major in the subject...See Kailot's full profile

I currently enjoy tutoring the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT tests. I also tutor math, statistics, and economics at all levels. I received a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from The George Washington University....See Eric's full profile