I help students excel on the digital SAT Reading & Writing and the ACT English & Reading sections. Whether a student is aiming for a top score or working to make substantial gains, I provide up-to-date strategies, targeted instruction, and personalized guidance aligned with the latest test formats and expectations.
SAT and ACT Preparation
SAT Reading & Writing
What can you expect from SAT tutoring with Kelsey?
A diagnostic assessment and personalized study plan
Targeted instruction in reading comprehension, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, rhetorical effectiveness, and logical inference
Strategies to address common SAT challenges: time management, graph and table interpretation, comprehending dense and/or archaic language, and identifying “trap” answers
Significant score improvement: most students improve their score by 120+ points within 6-8 weeks (meeting 2x/week)
ACT English & Reading
What can you expect from ACT tutoring with Kelsey?
A diagnostic assessment and personalized study plan
Targeted instruction in reading comprehension, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure, and rhetorical effectiveness
Strategies to address common ACT challenges: time management, maintaining focus, efficiently reading long passages, applying grammar and punctuation rules in context, analyzing multiple genres, and identifying “trap” answers.
Significant score improvement: most students improve their score by 7+ points within 6-8 weeks (meeting 2x/week)
Rates
Online: $85 per hour
In-person: $100 per hour
Located in Chicago’s South Loop?
Ask me for a Sloop discount!