Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...that I believe were key to my academic success, and skills which I believe anyone can acquire with proper instruction. This combined with my familiarity with the GRE means I can help you achieve the result you wish. My way of teaching focuses on understanding instead of rote memorization and that each pupil is best suited for a tailored teaching plan that takes into account your current abilities, time commitments, strengths/weaknesses, and desired result. My...

Jon is a 3rd year student at Columbia Law School. Having boosted his diagnostic score 15 points to achieve a 179 on the LSAT, Jon is passionate about helping others boost their LSAT scores and become competitive for admission to their dream law schools.

...I am currently a senior at Georgetown University and will begin a Master's program in security policy at King's College London this Fall. I've been tutoring since early high school, and my focus is on empowering students and building confidence through collaboration and creativity. I come with my own strategies for breaking down concepts and helping students better express themselves through writing, and I am always ready to adapt to make sure sessions work for...

...inspires my students to develop their own firebrand curiosity, and to continually dig deeper. I started as a tutor while I was a student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. There, I helped make the essays of my fellow political science and English students to be the best they could be. From there, I became an English tutor and essay reviewer with Paper Tutors, where I proofread and edited hundreds of essays and...

Hello! My name is Nita and I am 22 years old. I recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Economics and a minor in Philosophy. Now, I am working in New York City as a Litigation Assistant. I'm excited to meet you!

...University in St. Louis Class of 2020 with a degree in Political Science and Legal Studies. Rutgers University M.A. Candidate 2025 in Political Science focused on American Politics and Government. I believe that helping students target the material they feel they are struggling with is the most important method of tutoring. 5+ years of experience tutoring English, History, Government, and SAT/ACT. I look forward to helping students who are looking to develop a better understand...

Hello! I have over 8 years of teaching experience in humanities, communication and writing programs, as well as tutoring experience at 4 different universities. You will find that I take a personal 'user-centered' approach to support your learning goals, and I will help you prepare to have success in school.

I am a student at Villanova University and I attended Immaculate Heart Academy in Washington Township, NJ. I've participated in tutoring programs all throughout my educational journey and am ready to help you through yours. I've been through the most intensive schooling and ACT Prep, so that you don't have to.

...year traveling throughout France & West Africa. I hold two graduate degrees, an MFA in creative writing and an MA in English education. I believe that the study of English allows us to garner the communication skills, while gaining a larger understanding of how our lives fit in to a diverse world. My passion for teaching literature stems from my background as a writer, as I am a produced playwright, published poet, and freelance journalist....

I am a recent graduate of Rutgers School of Law. I went to law school not with the intention of becoming a lawyer, but instead to gain the tools necessary to become a more effective advocate and teacher. I believe that the best form of advocacy is through education, specifically teaching.... Conversational. I believe to learn you have to be able to ask questions and challenge the information that you are given. Furthermore, theory must be...

...language, and spent my junior year abroad in China participating in intensive language programs in Beijing and Shanghai. I have just returned from a post graduate year abroad in Taipei, Taiwan, and left being evaluated at an advanced level of written and spoken Chinese. I understand how difficult learning this language can be especially for high school students or for new learners because I remember I faced the same challenges when taking Chinese in High...

...Buddhist Studies. I tutor literature, grammar, phonetics, essay writing, philosophy, art history, Spanish, and public speaking. I believe that education should foster the mutual development of student and teacher and that the best tools to cultivate such radical, coterminous growth are patience, attention to difference, and respect for detail. Since graduating, when I am not tutoring I am working on experimental audio-visual collage and playing music in the electronic duo, Sky Prison.

...for undergraduates, led a French class for adults, and tutored high schoolers in a wide range of topics from SAT/ACT prep to philosophy. I believe that every student has unique strengths that can help them become a successful, confident learner. I also believe in the power of education to help us become the best versions of ourselves. I'm excited to work with you to overcome your academic challenges and achieve your personal goals. I look...

...and making mistakes, knowing that it's all part of the learning process. Outside of academia, I enjoy watching "The Office," a show that has taught me the value of humor and human connection in all aspects of life. I also enjoy reading about psychology and personal development, which helps me better understand my students' perspectives and motivations. This combination of technical expertise, teaching experience, and a deep passion for student success drives me to be...

...such, I've always tried to travel *within* each Standardized Test, parsing out an underlying structure, and then using this framework to "crack the code." Whenever I've worked with students in this manner, we've always had a total blast-- it's like a puzzle in a challenging video game, a newly-discovered leitmotif, or even an unexpected formation shift on the soccer pitch. I firmly believe that every student has the potential to truly connect and engage with...

...from gifted to LD to ADHD to perfectly average. Academically, I have expertise in learning, memory, emotional processes, and behavioral neuroscience, so I am well-trained in understanding the processes that can block learning. I also have a good sense of humor, and tutoring has always been a pleasant experience for both the student and for me. Just as I have never shied away from learning difficulties, I also have taught some very technical courses at...

...performing slightly above average on the ACT my first attempt, I found a tutor who helped me reach my full potential and absolutely rock the test. Since then, I have not been intimidated by any exam in University or beyond, including the LSAT. I know I can instill this same confidence in other students by slowly highlighting insight into testing methodologies. By the end of our prep, your student will be able to use the...

Hi! I'm a tutor based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to my track record of personal success in my subject areas, I also bring broad and varied educational experience to my tutoring, and ensure that lessons address the specific needs of each student. Drop me a line and say hello!

...Master of Arts in Philosophy, which I received in August 2016. University programs in English and Philosophy are designed to promote creativity, adaptability, and technical proficiency in reading and writing, with a special emphasis in Philosophy on clarity. These are values I have internalized, and I believe my work reflects that: for instance, in 2014, my GRE Verbal Reasoning scores placed me in the top 1% of test-takers. I moved to Brooklyn at the beginning...

Your success is my success. This is what guides me as a tutor. To help you achieve successful outcomes, I take an approach that is flexible and personalized to your needs while also driven by data. I have previous tutoring experience helping medical students prepare for their medical licensing exams (for residency application). Students achieved a 100% pass rate on the exam and, on average, a ~40% score improvement.