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Wendy: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...earned my BA in Industrial Psychology and MA in Family Counseling in New York, After working in standardized test preparation design for several years, I earned my PhD in Psychology and World Religion in San Diego, California. I tutor most subjects in psychology and sociology; specializing in essay and thesis editing. I love to tutor literature, writing, religion, culture, anything in the arts or humanities. I work well with students in the medical field and...
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Hofstra University - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
University of Southern California - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Psychology

Jed: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...am a professional data scientist and former particle physicist with a deep interest for the sciences and humanities and deep knowledge of multiple subjects with two decades of experience and expertise (Ph.D. in physics from Princeton University). I have been a dedicated mentor and teacher of numerous high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, and have a passion for teaching, and teaching the right way -- not just to pass a test but to really explain...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Princeton University - Doctor of Philosophy, Elementary Particle Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Peter: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...have a doctorate from Yale University and am an active musician, teacher, and writer. My professional experience includes: private tuition, tutoring, schoolteaching, and university lectures. I believe teaching can be both creative and effective, which I achieve by applying personally tailored lessons, varied approaches, and professional methods. My teaching aims to meet the individual needs of each student through carefully structured lessons that establish strong foundations and encourages a dialogue of mutual engagement and continued...

Shin: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...am currently a sophomore at Columbia University in the City of New York. I am pursuing a degree in Earth and Environmental Engineering with a concentration in Sustainability and Energy, and I am minoring in East Asian Studies (specifically, Japanese). After graduation, I plan on working in the renewable energy sector in either the United States or Japan. From September 2014 through July 2015, I worked as a tutoring specialist for a company. I tutored...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Maisha: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
Hello! My name is Maisha Mitchell. I love languages and teaching them as well. I have been teaching Spanish for 30 years. While learning another language can be a bit difficult sometimes, it is always fun. That is what makes learning languages stand out. You will have a skill that allows you to connect with other people all over the world. I look forward to meeting you and embarking on your journey of learning together:)
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Rutgers University-Newark - Master of Arts, Spanish
Georgetown University - Doctor of Philosophy, Spanish

Diptesh: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...am a pre-medical undergraduate at New York University studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Geoffrey: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...have taught high school English, mostly in private schools, for 15 years. In that time, I have taught ninth through twelfth graders, journalism, AP and IB English courses, advised the student newspaper, coordinated and moderated the yearly debates for the student UNIS-UN committee, and sat on the admissions committee.I helped design Freshman curricula to encourage students to get used to high school expectations and sophomore curricula aimed at preparing students for IB study should they...
Education & Certification
Bowdoin College - Bachelor in Arts, English

John: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...but I find it is best covered within the context of particular problems: we learn best by doing, and solving homework problems is no exception. Within math, I tutor nearly every subject. Particular areas of expertise include algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus (1, 2, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC). Outside of math, I tutor first-year high school chemistry (including honors chemistry), physics (honors, AP Physics B, AP Physics C, college physics), as well as...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics

Graham: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...undergraduate degree is in Biology, but I also have a minor in Economics. I have experience tutoring in a volunteer setting, but have also worked extensively with my peers throughout the years. I am a team-player, and hope to use this attribute to work with my students to reach their goals. Thus, I would describe my tutoring philosophy as entirely facilitative - I want to be there to help my students reach their goals on...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Weill Cornell Medical College - Current Grad Student, Medicine

George: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...am a current student studying business at the Stern School of Business at New York University. I am originally from Delaware, not far from here. I have taken multiple AP courses, such as Statistics, Calculus, Economics, and Physics, so I am comfortable teaching a wide range of topics. My tutoring career started the summer after my junior year of high school. I worked at an after school tutoring facility specializing in math and reading. I...
Education & Certification
New York University - Current Undergrad, Business
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 760

Luna : Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
Upbeat, professional teaching artist with demonstrated success in the primary and secondary education sectors. Skilled in academic intervention and enrichment, motivational interviewing and coaching, standardized exam preparation. Graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from California College of the Arts (2017) and a Bachelor of Arts in English from CUNY Baccalaureate at Hunter College (2013, Cum Laude). Currently a National Teaching Fellow with Citizen Schools in Brooklyn, NY.
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, English
California College of the Arts - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Aiyappa: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
I am a rising junior at Vanderbilt University majoring in Political Science and Economics and History, currently attending the school on an academic scholarship. I have tutored students in a variety of subject areas over the past few years, and care deeply about helping people achieve their full potential.
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Muktasid: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...am currently a fourth year student at St. John's University working on my Doctorate in Pharmacy. I specialize in test prep such as SAT, ACT, SHSAT, etc. but am more than capable of teaching a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since middle school and have found that "practice makes perfect" is the most effective philosophy when it comes to learning. I love being able to help people, and the satisfaction of helping...
Education & Certification
St. John's University - PHD, Pharmacy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Neil: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...am a graduate of University of Delaware, where I studied Anthropology and Theatre Performance. I have tutored extensively in math subjects (including SAT/ACT prep) which I have always enjoyed, being the son of a math professor. I have worked in various capacities as a math tutor/teacher, including at the Prefreshman Engineering Program, a summer camp in San Antonio, TX where I taught and mentored middle and high school students in math, science, and engineering topics....
Education & Certification
University of Delaware - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Kevin: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...I am a graduate of Amherst College and the New York University School of Law, where I recently received my J.D. I have extensive experience tutoring and teaching both academic subjects and test preparation courses. In my experience, students can do extremely well on tests like the SAT, the ACT, the LSAT, and the GRE once they understand how the test works and what each type of question is asking them to do. Whether a...
Education & Certification
Amherst College - Bachelors, Philosophy
New York University - PHD, Law - J.D.
LSAT: 172

Brandon: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 2014, majoring in Politics with minors in French and Theater. Over the last two years, I've worked in the media and entertainment world and will be applying to law school later this year to matriculate in the fall of 2017. I'd be a great tutor particularly because of the success I've observed in tutoring my younger cousin (rising HS sophomore). I also tutored classmates throughout my high school...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Politics

Grace: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...am currently a student at Columbia University, majoring in American Studies and Latin American Studies. I have been tutoring for seven years and I have worked with students of all ages - from Kindergarteners to other college students. Tutoring brings me so much joy, and I consider myself to be a compassionate and enthusiastic teacher. While I am personally most passionate about subjects in the humanities, such as English, History, and Foreign Languages, I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Anna: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...5 on the AP chemistry exam, and an A in both General Chemistry 1 and 2 at Cornell University in my freshman year. Previously, I tutor high school chemistry, AP chemistry, and SAT subject chemistry to my underclassmen in high school through the National Honor Society, and currently, I'm a TA for General Chemistry this summer for my professor at Cornell, prepping incoming freshman of Cornell and getting them ready for the General Chemistry course....
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

Aaron: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...just finished my first year at Columbia University where I'm studying English (or maybe political science, philosophy, or whatever else catches my attention in the coming year). I've been tutoring for years, first as a high school student helping my peers as a member of the National Honors Society, and later to help students prepare for standardized tests like the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams. I'm also a Senior Staff Writer for Columbia's...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Emma: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...a recent graduate from Harvard University, where I majored in Neurobiology with a minor in Economics. I particularly enjoy tutoring for the SAT and other standardized tests, because I believe that with enough practice and some solid test-taking strategies, anyone can master these. As a former Division I runner, I've learned the importance of persistence and hard work, and I love sharing these values with my students and helping them to make significant gains. Outside...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Neurobiology major, Economics minor
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34
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Mount Vernon is a city of around 67,300 people just outside of the Bronx borough of New York City. It was founded by Anne Hutchinson in the 17th century, and was named after its green mount. In 1894, the city voted to remain independent instead of becoming a part of New York City. Today, Mount Vernon is known to be one of the fastest-growing cities in the New York metropolitan area. The median family income is around $55,600.
There are three public high schools in the Mount Vernon School District: Mount Vernon High, Thornton High, and the Nelson R. Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer High School. There are also 11 different elementary schools to choose from, along with two middle schools. Several excellent private schools are also available for students of all ages, including the Our Lady of Victory School, Fortress Christian Academy, and the Milestone School. You could potentially improve the chances of admittance to these top schools if you connect with one of the Mount Vernon, NY, tutors available for private tutoring, instruction, or test prep, either in-home or online. This will allow you to receive private tutoring and test prep, either in-home or online. A branch of the Westchester Community College is also in Mount Vernon if you wish to further your formal education. Your goals are within reach, and you could become more confident in them by receiving tutoring in Mount Vernon, NY! Tutors in Mount Vernon might give you a boost through flexible online tutoring and help with test prep.
A huge number of family activities are available within Mount Vernon. The Willson's Woods Park is a 23-acre park with a wave pool, water slides, and areas for fishing. If you prefer enjoying nature, Hunt's Woods is a small park with hiking trails. Several events are scattered throughout the year, including Ben Gordon Day, the Arts on Third Festival, and a parade on Memorial Day. A few sports facilities are also available, including Memorial Field, Hooperstown, and Hutchinson Field. Some popular places to eat are also in Mount Vernon, including Galitos Restaurant, Ristorante Buona Sera, and Johnny's Pizzeria. There are also many notable people from the city. E.B. White, a famous American writer, was from the city. Other famous people include the basketball player Ben Gordon and rapper Sean Combs, better known by his stage name, P. Diddy.
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