Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...struggled with getting ideas from my head to the page, overcame that challenge, and was named "most improved" by my high school's English department. Thanks to the development of those skills, I earned a perfect 12 on the ACT's Writing section, and was named a National Merit Commended Scholar following my performance on the PSAT. After experiencing such dramatic improvements firsthand, I'm proud to tutor in English, Reading, and Writing techniques at all age levels,...

...have a Master of Arts in English from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and French Language and Literature from George Washington University. I spent a year directly enrolled in the French Literature department at the Universit de Strasbourg in Strasbourg, France. Prior to returning to teaching, I worked in a variety of non-profit support functions, such as administration, operations, accounting, and finance in Strasbourg and Washington, D.C....

...Holdings, I was entrusted with significant responsibilities such as conducting due diligence and valuing portfolio companies. My role was key in facilitating decision-making for projects with valuations exceeding $50 million. Another summer with Goldey Capital in Private Wealth Management saw me creating statistical models to price lifelong education costs for over 50 clients. These experiences have given me a robust understanding of practical finance, invaluable knowledge that I'm keen to pass on to the next...

B.A. in Psychology '17, & B.A. in Biological Sciences '21 (Post-Baccalaureate). Neuro geek, writer/poet, EMT-B, Former Emergency Dept. Tech, and Research Tech. I love helping students understand material that they find difficult. I learn from them, and they learn from me. You cannot get anywhere unless you help those around you. Future goals: Neurosurgeon/Principal Investigator and Mid-Size Business Owner. Fun Fact: My iTunes library probably has a song for everyone.... Past performance and a test-run during...

...full academic potential. With a passion for teaching and 5+ years of experience in reading, writing, and music, I am here to guide you on your learning journey. I obtained my BFA in Musical Theatre from the Westminster Choir College at Rider University. My personalized approach, interactive teaching style, and commitment to your success will ensure a rewarding and enriching tutoring experience. When I'm not tutoring, I love to pursue my other passions. Currently, I...

...experience as a teacher and student, I firmly believe that excelling at school not only leads to great academic opportunities, but also an essential sense of self-esteem and accomplishment. I believe that every student has the potential to achieve amazing things, and I will guide each and every one of them to that. In my spare time I like to see jazz, classical and rock concerts around the city, go to museums, make art, spend...

...in education since then and have developed a passion for helping students improve on standardized tests. I have over three years of experience tutoring students from grade 4-11 for a wide range of subjects. I am particularly passionate about helping students improve in reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and essay writing. While many students find these subjects daunting, I think that with the right strategies, anyone can improve in these areas. When I'm not tutoring, I...

...and a TESOL Master's Degree from Columbia University, Teachers College. I have taught ESL to adults at Columbia University as well as over the past 5+ years at Berlitz US, Varsity Tutors, InAmerica EDU, an education consulting firm, and privately. As well, I teach creative writing, ELA, and college application essay prep. My approach is holistic and I teach my students under the Communicative Language Approach, where students learn through elicitation, strengthening their critical thinking...

...School, New England's premiere co-ed Catholic boarding school. While at the Abbey, I taught two sections of sophomore Humanities (a Western "great books" course stretching from St. Paul's "Letter to the Romans" and Augustine's "Confessions" to Marx's "The Communist Manifesto" and Freud's "Civilization and Its Discontents") and one section of senior English (we began with several Shakespeare plays and ended with the novels of Dickens, Joyce, and Nabokov). Both classes required a great deal of...

...can bring to students. I consider much of my academic success to be the result of great tutoring I've received in the past. I've enjoyed tutoring recently because it's a welcomed respite from the world of startups, and I love seeing students "click" when they've gotten past a mental roadblock, or discovered they could do something they didn't know they could. Among other things, I play the bagpipes, and enjoy reading and traveling. I've traveled...

...14 years. I am driven by a desire to help people succeed because I believe that almost everything in this world comes down to how we were taught. It took me years to learn to swim. I got the stroke patterns down early but it wasn't until someone told me to exhale all the way through not just into the water but as my face is leaving the water that I really got it. The...

...challenges that lead to many student's frustrations. However, I have overcome my initial challenges, and now love the learning process. My favorite subjects to teach are math and science. I feel comfortable teaching to any age or ability level. As a Biomedical Engineer working in R&D, and a recent graduate of the University of Rochester, I have been exposed to all types of teaching strategies, and am very flexible with my approach depending on the...

...the support of tutors who helped me overcome academic challenges. Their guidance not only improved my understanding of subjects but also boosted my confidence. That experience shaped my approach to learning and inspired me to give back by becoming a tutor myself. Currently, I am a student at Barnard College, where I am studying Sustainable Development and Political Ecology. My academic journey has deepened my understanding of how global systems intersect with environmental sustainability, a...

...the PSAT and SAT. I am incredibly passionate about these subjects, and have made a perfect score on every standardized writing exam I have ever taken. As a teacher, I believe every student has the right and ability to excel, and I acknowledge that every student learns differently. I always take the time to identify how my students learn best and adapt my teaching methods to meet their needs. I have developed teaching methods for...

...years of tutoring and writing experience and a minor in English from my undergraduate institution. I offer the following services: Reading & Writing: Reading, speech, grammar, consulting, and editing for academic essays, technical publications (lab reports, theses, dissertations), and admissions essays for college and graduate programs. I am here for you whether you need help brain storming, researching, organizing/outlining, proofreading, or editing. I also have experience with ESL if you would like to practice reading,...

...pressure and explain complex information clearly and confidently. My work in real estate also speaks to my discipline and commitment to self-directed learning, skills that will allow me to connect with students preparing for standardized tests or struggling with demanding coursework. Additionally, my bioethics internship experience underscores my ability to engage in interdisciplinary learning, making me uniquely qualified to tutor subjects that require both analytical thinking and clear communication. Outside of academics, I am passionate...

...proposals, speeches, public relations materials as well as short stories, poems, lyrics, and fiction. I bring a wealth of real-world experience to the classroom, emphasizing the origin of creation, using many sources of knowledge. Everyone has a story to tell from rapper or spray paint artist to parent or child. Each person has a unique voice to share with the world. I help students write better using their own voice. I value the dynamic student-teacher...

...New York Times, Newsday and NBC News, among other companies. I earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Rochester and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. I tutor reading and writing, mostly. I got started helping my nephew with his homework and most recently helped him figure out what to say in his college essay. I excel at spelling and grammar. I enjoy reaching young minds and seeing that spark...

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.

...major at Hunter College in New York. Besides my studies, I am very passionate towards helping others in school in any way I can. I am here to help you. I will do my utmost best guiding you to succeed in academia through my tutoring methods. On top of this, I am very friendly! I enjoy reading, questioning, thinking, and exploring the world. I have been to Europe twice and went to summer school there...