The Best ACT English Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

I have been teaching ACT Reading & ACT English professionally for CUNY's grant program. I also help students with reading comprehension and test-taking in a private capacity. See Wendy's full profile

I specialize in helping students achieve their highest potential scores on the ACT. I combined a fun and engaging teaching style with tutoring strategies that are informed by graduate level work in cognitive psychology. See Ari's full profile

Are you staring at the Common App essay prompts and wondering where to begin? Maybe you're not sure which of your life stories will make the strongest essay, or perhaps you already know what you want to write but aren't sure how to put it into words. If that sounds like you, I'm here to help! After graduating from...See Benjamin's full profile

I am a Princeton University Molecular Biology major with 7+ years of teaching experience. I specialize in college counseling and SAT/ACT prep, and have highly successfully taught topics ranging from arithmetic to competition mathematics (AMC), basic sciences to competition biology (USABO), and elementary reading and...See Daniel's full profile

I have extensive experience helping to shepherd students as they prepare for the Reading and Essay sections of the ACT. I've provided both in-school test prep and have three years of experience providing one-on-one support as well, helping students build their skills for the Reading Comprehension, English, and Writing...See Michael's full profile

Hi! I'm Julie, an alumna of Princeton University. I have seven years of experience tutoring college and law school application preparation, writing, public speaking, and more. A Bit More About Me: I graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Princeton, and I also received the school's Shapiro Prize for...See Julie's full profile

I got a perfect score on the ACT because I figured out how to study for it. It's not just about understanding the material—though that is certainly important. But just as important is understanding the test itself and how you can game it. Using my unique approach, students regularly increase their ACT scores by 10+...See Alex's full profile

I graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a minor in Business Administration. While at Fordham, I tutored students at a local public school in SAT/ACT Math and English, Algebra 1, Latin and basic essay writing techniques on a weekly basis. Since...See Drew's full profile

I am pursuing a BS in English Ed. and Creative Writing minor at New York University. I graduated from Stuyvesant, NYC's top specialized high school, with a 626 SHSAT score, 97.1 GPA, 11 APs, and 1580 SAT. I received the National Merit Finalist Scholarship with a PSAT score of 1500/1520. I have prepped students for the...See Erica's full profile

Hi! I have been teaching English literature and writing courses for over a decade. I hold a BA from Rice University and PhD in English from Rutgers, and am currently a faculty member in the Writing Program there. I teach courses on English literature, composition, and proposal writing for business and sciences. In each...See Alex's full profile

I scored a 526 (100th percentile) on the MCAT and specialize in CARS — the section most tutors struggle to teach effectively. As an MD student at an Ivy, I know what it actually takes to think like the test-makers want you to. My approach is different. I don't just review content. I teach you to reason with AAMC...See Kate's full profile

I have seven years' experience teaching high school English. I worked a year in an after-school test prep/remediation/enrichment center. I had one student who practiced for the SAT and switched to the ACT ten days before the test date. She scored a perfect (36) in English. I've created a vocabulary and reading drill app...See Edward's full profile

During the last 6 years of teaching at Top Prep companies in the Los Angeles Area, I specialized in the English portion of the ACT. I have helped students to raise their scores by 5 or 10 points in just a few short months of preparation. I am familiar with a wide variety of test prep strategies and have adapted my...See James's full profile

Hi! My name is Edith and I would love to be your tutor. A bit about me -- in 2019 I graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Literature from Harvard University, where I was awarded multiple competitive essay prizes in my department and elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. In 2023, I earned my Master’s degree...See Edith's full profile

As an expert ACT tutor and Harvard Ph.D., I have helped students from all backgrounds significantly improve their scores. Most students see average improvements to their ACT English section of 2-3 points within 8 weeks. As a tutor, my style is highly test focused, as students often struggle due to how the test...See Ethan's full profile

I have been trained to tutor students preparing for the ACT in New York. I have also volunteered with several non-profit organizations around New York tutoring low-income New York City high school students. The ACT English evaluates students skills in English and requires mastery of both grammar rules and...See Violet's full profile

... and working in Japan. Advanced to the highest level Fifth-Year Japanese language class -5 on AP Spanish Literature -5 on AP English Literature -34 on ACT English, ACT Reading and ACT Science - 32 on ACT Math -Extensive experience workshopping essays for English class, college admissions and more -Published as an...See Dylan's full profile

I have been preparing students for standardized tests, including the ACT, for many years and have helped my students raise their scores dramatically. In the past year, all of my students received a 35 or 36 on the ACT English exam. My method is two-fold. I teach my students the relevant concepts and material,...See Michael's full profile

I am a native English speaker, and have tutored a number of students in SAT Critical Reading, SAT Writing, ACT English, and ACT Writing. Vocabulary, grammar, and spelling play a significant part in both academic and professional success. I tailor lessons to students' specific objectives, levels of...See Starlyte's full profile

Writing can be hard. Doing it alone, when you don't have the right one-on-one help, can make it harder. Whether you need help with the college, transfer, or graduate school admission process (essays, strategy, SAT/ACT essay writing, school choice) or writing a high school or college English essay (or a corporate...See Lisa's full profile

Hey there! I am a graduate of Harvard University and a native New Yorker who has been tutoring students of all ages in everything from standardized tests to Spanish to Math to songwriting for over seven years. The SAT, ISEE, SSAT and other middle school and high school level standardized tests are a specialty of mine,...See JC's full profile

I am an SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, SHSAT, LSAT, GMAT, and GRE expert and have tutored hundreds of students for a myriad of other standardized tests and academic subjects. My students have consistently achieved results at the apex of the learning and test curve, winning admission to highly competitive academic programs at...See Daniel's full profile

Hi, I’m Wesley. I attended Stuyvesant High School and MIT, and I tutor a wide range of math subjects as well as standardized test prep. I have over 10 years of teaching experience, including work as a volunteer teacher with the Salvation Army, a SCORE! coach, an SAT tutor at AIM Academy, and a private tutor for...See Wesley's full profile

I work with students attending demanding schools and applying to very selective colleges. My students report an average 10 point increase in their English score. I can not only teach strategies to help you move quickly through the test, but I can teach the concepts this part of the test is based on. These are grammar &...See Olya's full profile

I am a Yale Graduate with over a decade of experience tutoring math and science. I have worked with many students in both high school and college courses to boost confidence and achieve their goals. I enjoy helping students understand math and science. I work with them to understand the patterns and connections between...See Lauren's full profile