SAT English & General English Tutor | Harvard Student (1550 SAT, 118 TOEFL) | Proven to Boost 50+ Students’ Scores & Confidence

Richard was my high school friend. He tutored me for SAT English when I was stuck at a 500, completely stuck on reading inference questions and grammar rule loopholes.
We did 2 hours of weekly sessions for 2 months, and by the end, my SAT English score jumped from 500 to 770, which was a game-changer for my college apps! What makes him stand out is that he’s patient when you mess up, adjusts his pace to your needs, and never makes you feel dumb for asking the same question twice. He’s trustworthy, reliable, and actually gets what high schoolers struggle with because he’s been there too.

I first connected with Richard on Superprof when I was stuck at a TOEFL score of 85 for 6 months despite endless practice tests and generic tutoring. From our first session, Richard’s approach stood out: he didn’t just hand me practice drills but ran a targeted diagnostic to pinpoint my biggest pain points—struggling with TOEFL listening inference questions and speaking response structure.
What I loved most about Richard’s teaching style is that he’s equal parts expert and mentor. He tailored every lesson to my pace: we’d spend 30 mins drilling my weak spots, then do timed practice with real TOEFL questions, followed by detailed feedback that explained exactly why I lost points and how to fix it.
The results spoke for themselves: after just 4 weeks of weekly 1-hour sessions, my TOEFL score jumped from 85 to 108—a 23-point increase that let me meet the English proficiency requirements for my dream university. Beyond test scores, Richard also helped me build confidence in everyday English; I now feel comfortable participating in class discussions and writing academic essays without second-guessing my grammar.
Richard is incredibly trustworthy and dedicated. He always showed up prepared, tracked my progress week by week, and adjusted our lesson plan whenever he noticed I needed extra support. He never made me feel rushed or discouraged when I struggled, and his passion for helping students succeed is obvious in every session.
I can’t recommend Richard enough to anyone prepping for TOEFL or looking to improve their ESL skills. He doesn’t just teach you English; he gives you the tools to master it, and his proven track record speaks for itself.