Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...help! I also enjoy tutoring the ACT because I like seeing how elated students are when their hard work begins to pay off, and their test scores rise. I believe that individualization of instruction is crucial to academic success because students are able to get targeted feedback on their own strengths and weaknesses, not the entire class's strengths and weaknesses. I also seek to be personally approachable to students because when there is a divide...

...great tips and study methods to prepare and work efficiently on the test. I also have experience tutoring elementary school and middle school students on any subject and I use hands on, self written lesson plans to make your students learning experience as engaging, and fun as possible to maximize their interest on a topic. I am also a chess tutor, I have a peak rating of 1600 ELO on lichess.com, a very popular online...

...have over 10 years of teaching experience, plus 5 years of private tutoring. I have tutored all ages and grades, as well as, preparation for entrance exams and grade level exams. I love History and ELA. I love to learn it, as well as, teach it. I am constantly reading and trying to learn something new. I try to tailor all of my tutoring sessions to each of my students. I spend time getting to...

...I received my BFA in Acting, but I also have training in psychology, Spanish (7 years), English, and Communications! In my tutoring sessions, I like to make short term and longterm goals with your child as well as reinforce study habits. Depending on your student and his or her needs, we may draw pictures, act out scenarios, make up songs together (instruments included) and explore new ways to make learning fun and subjects understandable. I...

...University. Before arriving to my current career choice of physical therapy, I did architecture, visual arts, I studied languages (Swedish and Russian, which I now speak fluently), took subjects in the humanities and the sciences, became a Pilates instructor, and also played drums and wrote music professionally! As a result, I can truly get in the mindset of a student who is learning something - NO question is out-of-bounds or silly - it all comes...

...conducted research and distilled information on complex sources such as Tolstoy's War and Peace, which I investigated as a dramaturg. I am a diligent academic, and I am passionate about developing thorough interpretations and analyses of the various texts I work with. I have experience tutoring elementary school level readers, and administering assessments to monitor their progress. For more advanced learners, I am most passionate about tutoring English, literature, creative writing, and analytical writing. I...

I am a recent graduate of Columbia University currently working as a freelance writer and tutor while also maintaining a part-time job as a foreign sub-editor at "The Viet Nam News" as a Princeton in Asia fellow. I have benefited from the privilege of good teachers throughout my life, and I believe that the best way to account for that privilege is to do my best to be a good teacher to others.

...sophomore year at Emory University in Atlanta, which was ranked 21st in the country by U.S. World News and Report this year. For high school I attended a prestigious preparatory boarding school where I acquired many valuable skills on how to be a conscientious student! Most importantly, I feel that the best way to get a better grasp on material is to learn it in a way that is enjoyable and interesting. Thus, I tend...

...SATs coming up. I was falling behind despite being a straight A student in my other classes. My friend Pat tutored me for weeks and I got an A. It was this experience that made me realize the importance of additional help and how important it is to share your knowledge with others. I bring this experience with me with every student I tutor and let them know that tutoring is nothing to be ashamed...

Hi there! I'm a professional fundraiser for nonprofits, which involves a lot of writing. Through my work, I've grown passionate about helping individuals and organizations learn to make their strongest arguments and communicate their ideas clearly through written words. I'm looking forward to working together to help you grow your potential and reach beyond what you thought possible!

As a tutor, I am aware that the student is the top priority. I want the student to reach their full potential under my tutoring and develop a rapport with them so that they feel comfortable reaching out to me. Accessibility is most important to me and it really enhances the tutoring experience.

...History. Storytelling has always been my passion and I have pursued that passion both through theater and through writing and teaching. I have worked as a substitute teacher and after school instructor at Saint Ann's School, as well as performing all over the country! I absolutely love teaching and inspiring kids and young adults to enjoy learning. My approach to teaching is highly individualized based on each student's needs and learning methods. I am a...

...them to improve their future academic trajectory. For the past five years, I have worked extensively both as a teacher and a tutor to lead my students to a high level of success in the classroom and on high stakes assessments. As an Algebra 1 teacher, my students have consistently had the highest scores on state assessments across my school. Most recently, 98% of my students passed the Algebra 1 Regents Exam last school year....

I am currently a fourth year student at McGill University studying Chemical Engineering. I believe in a fun and engaging learning environment that takes the frustration and monotony out of education! I specialize in all Maths, Physics, Chemistry and ACT/SAT Prep. A fun fact about me is that I played competitive tennis my entire life and am also a DJ!

...and Philosophy. I graduated with departmental honors for both of my majors, as well as college honors. I also studied at Humboldt Universitt Berlin. While my majors seem very niche, they helped me develop great argumentative writing skills as well as an attention to detail. I am also currently applying to law schools. I consider myself a very warm and inviting person, and have a very interactive tutoring style. Can't wait to help!

...are when I see them applying previous lessons and skills to new challenges. I believe that a good teacher not only helps a student tackle specific, formulaic kinds of questions, but also imparts the skills necessary for adapting to the diverse intellectual challenges that life presents. My goal is always for my students to leave their sessions having learned something that will be useful for years to come, not just on the next test that...

...took the SHSAT, I qualified for the Advanced Science track at Stuyvesant High School. I have also stayed familiar with the SAT and ACT. My test preparation is rooted in knowing the test material, and then performing on test day. Test anxiety is a problem for many students, and with my psychology background students learn to test with confidence. In my spare time, I am a voracious reader and write and perform comedy, including stand...

...am a student at The George Washington University. I am studying Political Science. I have been a good student my entire academic career. I have significant tutoring experience. In high school, I used to tutor students on my track and field team who were struggling. I also have helped students the past few years prepare for the SAT and ACT tests. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to music, watching sports, and reading about...

Graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder living in Brooklyn, NY with a BFA in Film Production. Here to help you improve your test scores in Spanish, your writing and research skills for essays, and impart some movie wisdom onto you.

...high school I became enthralled with my ACT exams, embracing the challenge and being reinvigorated with each improvement I could make; over the course of a year, I self-studied from a 21 to a 34 and even had fun doing it! With that score I was able to attend Columbia University where I received two BAs: one in Archaeology and the other in Classics with a focus on Latin. In each step of my educational...