The Raleigh Reading and Writing Tutor

One-on-one tutoring to help students read and write more effectively--and score higher on the SAT and ACT.

I'm Suzanne Wood, aka The Raleigh Reading and Writing Tutor. Students may struggle to read effectively even if they can "decode" texts correctly. I help students in grades 5-plus boost their comprehension skills so that they can not only respond successfully to test questions but also enjoy reading more. In addition, I'm passionate about demystifying the writing process for students in middle scho

04/11/2024

A lot has been said about the new SAT--it's online, it's shorter, calculators can be used for all math questions--but there's something else to consider. The new test will benefit kids who are diagnosed with ADHD or have other attentional issues. Not only is the entire test one hour shorter than the old one, but the reading section features VERY short passages paired with only one question each! And the subject matter is different from one question to the next, keeping students interested and engaged.

04/10/2024

The May is coming soon. U.S. and international students can reserve their seat by April 19. 💻

Additional seating capacity is now available for California and Washington students. Learn more. http://spr.ly/6185wYDwR

To Learn Persuasive Writing, These Students Wrote "Why You Should Adopt Me" Essays for Shelter Pets

04/10/2024

What a great idea!

To Learn Persuasive Writing, These Students Wrote "Why You Should Adopt Me" Essays for Shelter Pets

12/29/2023

It's not too soon to register your child for the first SAT of the New Year (March 4). The test is all-new and features the following changes: it's computer-based, one hour shorter, and allows calculators on all math questions. Those old SAT study books are now obsolete! But you can get study materials for the new SAT for free at Khan Academy, the College Board's testing partner: https://www.khanacademy.org/digital-sat