Work with Chris Lele

If you’re here, you’re likely trying to answer an important question:
Is the SAT helping your child—or quietly holding them back?

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I work with Walnut Creek students to help them prepare for the SAT in a way that supports the bigger picture. My approach is calm, focused, and tailored to how each student actually thinks and learns.

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What to Expect from Tutoring

In our sessions, we focus on more than just getting answers right.

I help students:

• understand how SAT questions are designed

• recognize patterns in their mistakes

• develop a more reliable way of reasoning under time pressure

• build confidence so test day feels manageable, not overwhelming

The goal is steady progress and a clearer sense of where to focus—not unnecessary stress.

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Experience

I’ve spent over 20 years tutoring and teaching the SAT, working with students both one-on-one and at scale. In addition to private tutoring, I was the lead content and curriculum designer at Magoosh, where I created hundreds of instructional videos and thousands of practice questions used by students worldwide.

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I’m also the author of a bestselling test prep workbook and have been featured in outlets such as CollegeXpress and U.S. News & World Report.

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This background gives me a deep understanding of how the test works—and how students often get tripped up.

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Recent Student Progress 

I work with students at a wide range of starting points. In one recent case, a student improved their SAT score from 1220 to 1530 through steady, focused preparation. Another improved from 1050 to 1390.

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Every student is different, but my goal is always the same: meaningful progress built on understanding and confidence.

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Before You Book

If you’re unsure whether tutoring is the right next step, I encourage starting with a short conversation.

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A brief call can help clarify:

• whether the SAT is currently a concern

• what kind of preparation makes sense

• what to focus on (and what not to)

There’s no obligation, just a chance to talk things through.

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Schedule a session or a free 20-minute SAT clarity call below.