3,734 Mt Vernon English Tutors

I have been a teacher throughout my career with a passionate belief that good teaching makes a difference in people's lives. I am a native English speaker. We moved to New York in June 2011 as a result of my husband's job relocation. Shortly after arriving here, I attended the TESOL International School, New York, and was successful in being accredited... read more

...I can help you learn how to set up outlines; write introductory, 5-part, and concluding paragraphs; and check your work for accuracy and clarity. In addition to having excellent English skills, I have edited, proofread and reviewed dozens of books, articles, and other reference materials. I can help you with the various skills you need, to use English... read more

...I help students understand and anticipate the most frequently asked types of questions so that their reading becomes more efficient. Many students are better suited to the ACT than to the SAT. I can help determine which test is the better choice, and prepare the student appropriately. ACT English is passage-based, and requires skills in grammar,... read more

...As one of the top 50 WyzAnt tutors nationwide for the last two years, I have had the pleasure of helping hundreds of students realize their own potential and see their grades and test scores improve. This is truly the best job I have ever had! I specialize in tutoring math and English for success in school and on the SAT, GED, GRE, GMAT, and the... read more

...There, Philip tutored a student who had a combined 2250/2400 on the SAT and received a 4 year scholarship to MIT. Another student received a four year scholarship to Cornell. Another student scored 100% on his English Regents, and he wasn't even an AP English student! In addition, under Philip's tutelage, two other students were accepted to and... read more