Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

...my junior and senior year. I owe much of my academic success to my incomparable professors/mentors/advisors within the History Department, and now, as a tutor, I strive to provide the same level of enthusiastic support and encouragement to my own students. Beyond my history studies, I spent a semester during college at the University of Burgundy in Dijon, allowing me to develop my deep understanding of both French language and culture. While on Colby's campus,...

I'm Vered (she/her), a 25-year-old writer and tutor! I've been teaching small classes since I was 16, and I love being able to help students become the best they can be. My specialty areas are in essay writing, reading comprehension, literature analysis, and grammar.

...helping my students learn! I graduated from Temple University Beasley School of Law, Class of 2016. Prior to law school, I graduated from American University with a degree in International Relations, with concentrations in Peace and Conflict Resolution and Europe. I have been tutoring for the past six years, and I love it! I started as a homework tutor with Big Brothers Big Sisters in high school, where I found my passion for helping students....

...their own writing. When I'm tutoring in any subject, my focus is not on the completion of a short-term task, like a specific assignment or test; rather, my goal is always to use the task at hand to help the student become a better reader, writer, learner, and thinker. Above all, I aim to teach the student to teach themselves; the ultimate accomplishment for me as a tutor is to no longer be needed. When...

...engaging, funny and I genuinely love to learn. I am good at breaking down larger concepts into more understandable narratives to impart to my students, and I am very astute when it comes to sensing what style of and approach to tutoring is most suited to the student I am working with. I come from a family of teachers and writers, and I love to help students who are struggling academically to re-discover the magic...

...artistic endeavors alongside academic pursuits. I tutor a wide array of academic subjects, and I am most excited about tutoring students in Earth Science, writing and reading skills, Algebra 2, Calculus at all levels, and Physics. I also enjoy tutoring for the ACT and AP exams (humanities and sciences). As a tutor, I am dedicated to effective scientific communication; I believe strong written and oral communication are as essential to the sciences as the mathematical...

...and I am currently attending the University of Richmond in Virginia. I will be a sophomore this fall and plan to major in Political Science and Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance. Throughout the years, I've grown accustomed to helping out my friends and other peers with work and problems they don't understand. As of now, I'm tutoring Math and Spanish, although in the future I hope to add other subjects, particularly in political...

...of Arts. I have worked with students, from schools such as Mott Hall II, P.S. 75, and Girls Prep Charter School, to help them approach standardized tests with calm and ease. I believe that test taking does not have to be scary, especially if approached with the right tools and mindset. I am known for being patient and friendly, with a genuine desire to help students improve their scores. I tutor the SAT, ACT, and...

...write lab reports. I am comfortable tutoring students of any age and at any speed. I can go as slow as the student needs to, and I excel at teaching through explanations of why to help give a solid understanding of the topic rather than just feeding information to memorize. I like to read, especially fantasy, and I enjoy drawing, graphic design, and going to the beach on my spare time. I also enjoy a...

I'm a recent transplant from Chicago after attending Northwestern University. When I'm not listening to rap or taking pictures of random strangers on the street with my film camera, I enjoy reading short stories. I've always been a visual learner that benefits from DOING... that means I don't want to lecture you during our sessions, but open the dialogue to have fruitful conversations rather than having you memorize and forget.

...deeply ideas shape our world; and in improving their spoken and written expression. I also work occasionally with college students - for select philosophy (usually modern European philosophy) and political science (American constitutional law) courses. Last, an aspiring lawyer, will apply to law school in fall 2026. I have been studying seriously for the LSAT since fall of 2023 and have taken the LSAT twice. I am preparing intensively to do so again in August...

I am a hard-working, responsible, and friendly student with a strong passion to pursue a career in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe that to be an effective mentor you must have a desire to assist children in the learning process and this is one quality which I feel I definitely possess. I look forward to working with you!

...a greater sense of the material they are trying to master. More specifically, I love helping other students work through the intricacies of mathematics and programming problems and I strive to try to make myself smarter and more insightful through the process, as well! I have a wealth of experience in peer tutoring and along with the knowledge I have gained through my coursework, I am confident I can help you succeed.... My teaching philosophy is...

I graduated Princeton University in 2017 and I'm now a computational neuroscientist in NYC. I look forward to working with you on prepping for college (essays, test prep) or math and science subjects!

...passion for education, I am thrilled to offer my services as a tutor on this platform. As a graduate of the University of Chicago and a current Columbia Law student, I bring a wealth of academic experience and knowledge to the table. My expertise lies in guiding students through the LSAT and the GRE, two crucial exams that can pave the way to their dream graduate schools, just as they have for me. I am...

...a double major in political science and psychology. The following year, I worked at a startup in San Fransisco, and last year I moved to NYC to coordinate a federally sponsored neuroscience research project. I have an intense passion for learning, and I enjoy sharing that passion through a wide variety of tutoring subjects. My expertise is primarily in the social sciences, but I'm very good at test taking and US history, and I I...

...in Creative Writing at the Iowa Writers' Workshop. I received my undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University, where I majored in a program that combined history, philosophy, and literature. Since graduating college in 2013, I've taught ESL in Valparaiso, Chile, worked as a substitute teacher and after school educator in Philadelphia, and mentored young writers in Iowa City. For me, learning isn't just about gaining specific knowledge and skills. It's about the excitement that comes from...

...central Vermont. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on Latin America. I love to travel having spent roughly eight months of my life spread across a number of developing world countries. I am committed to helping my students to understand - and ultimately excel in - a wide assembly of academic pursuits. I believe that tutoring is not just about rote memorization but hinges on developing a personal relationship...

...Mechanical Engineering PhD Candidate at Lehigh University. I enjoy lifting, basketball, soccer, investing, technology, and soon hope to travel. I graduated from Bucknell University with a BS in Biomedical Engineering in May, along with a Math Minor. I excel at teaching strategies for tackling standardized tests, including the GRE, ACT, SAT, and PSAT. I received nearly perfect scores on the math sections of all of these tests. In addition, I can also help with the AP...

...in May 2015. I am currently living and working in the city and have always enjoyed learning. I want to be able to help students find their own joy of learning and I believe tutoring can really help them with that. Being able to understand a subject and come to that understanding on your own, with that little "ah ha!" in the back of your head is an amazing feeling. I believe that tutoring provides...