SAT/ACT Reading & Writing 
SAT Reading and Writing
ACT English and Reading

Targeted SAT and ACT Reading, Writing, and English preparation designed to help students strengthen critical reading skills, sharpen analytical thinking, and approach standardized testing with clarity and confidence. Instruction includes close reading and decoding practice, analytical reasoning, guided writing instruction, targeted lectures, and structured practice assessments that mirror the format and pacing of the exams. Core areas of focus include:

• Baseline diagnostic testing to identify strengths and areas for growth

• Strategic pacing and time management under timed conditions

• Process-of-elimination techniques for multiple-choice questions

• Recognizing patterns in common question types and test structure

• Evidence-based reading strategies and passage analysis

• Grammar conventions and precision in written responses

Focused instruction on SAT/ACT-specific test-taking strategies, helping students develop efficient approaches to complex passages and questions while building the consistency and confidence needed to perform at their highest level.

• Individual (recommended) or small group

• From $80/hour

SSAT/ISEE Reading and Verbal
Middle/Upper Levels

Focused SSAT and ISEE Reading Comprehension and Verbal Reasoning preparation designed to help students strengthen reading skills, expand vocabulary knowledge, and approach these competitive entrance exams with confidence. Instruction includes close reading and decoding practice, guided writing instruction, targeted lectures, and structured practice assessments that mirror the format and pacing of the exams. Core areas of focus include:

• Baseline diagnostic testing to identify strengths and areas for growth

• Strategic pacing and time management under timed conditions

• Process-of-elimination techniques for multiple-choice questions

• Recognizing patterns in common question types and test structure

• Vocabulary development through root words, prefixes, and suffixes

• Reading comprehension strategies and passage analysis

Specialized instruction on SSAT/ISEE-specific test-taking strategies, helping students build both the academic skills and exam confidence needed to perform at their highest level.

• Individual (recommended) or small group

• From $75/hour