The Best SAT Writing Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

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

Experienced tutor with an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a graduate degree from Harvard University. I have strong analytical skills as demonstrated by my scientific background as well as a strong humanities background in international studies. I have excellent written and...See Sonia's full profile

Math and science knowledge excites and inspires me. When I see math problems, I can visualize multiple approaches to get to the solution. I love breaking down complex science concepts into tangible analogies. There is art and beauty in creative problem solving in math and science, and it is my pleasure to share this...See Steven's full profile

I work with high-level students who need to boost their SAT verbal scores to apply to Ivy and selective colleges. I can help you ace the new digital SAT Reading and Writing Portion. I not only teach strategies to help you move quickly through the test and explain the answers, but I also teach the concepts...See Olya's full profile

Hi, I'm Mike! I'm an Ivy League-educated academic coach. For 16 years I have worked one-on-one with students as a college admissions counselor, architecture tutor, executive functioning coach, and subject tutor. My approach is to develop an encouraging, supportive mentorship with my students. *College and Grad...See Michael's full profile

You want to do well on the SAT essay. Of course, you do. You want more than that, though. You also hope to gain some lifetime writing skills. Study with me and you will. How? . You will understand thoroughly what makes a writing appealing and vital. . You will know how to manage essay structure and writing time use. ....See Howard's full profile

Some students are naturally able to identify problematic phrases, but for most, they must learn the specific techniques for the Writing Section. More than any other SAT section, the SAT Writing Section is the most learnable and the easiest to improve.See Ari's full profile

I am currently a Software Developer III at EquipmentShare, a venture-backed startup. Previously, I had 3 years of experience at Amazon as a Software Engineer. I graduated from the University of Maryland with a double degree in Computer Science (Machine Learning) and Economics. I have proficient experience in advanced...See Vaishnavi's full profile

I love teaching! Writing is my passion, and I truly enjoy helping students who need extra support. Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked with learners from elementary through graduate level. My goal is always the same: to help students feel confident, capable, and even excited about their writing. I hold an M.A. in...See Althea's full profile

Hi, I'm Michelle! I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Yale University, and have amassed 8 years of SAT and ACT tutoring experience at some of the top companies in the world, where clients were charged $250-$500/hour for my services. In high school I was a National Merit Finalist and went on to score in the top 1% in the...See Michelle's full profile

Essay writing and scriptwriting is like surgery. I have checked hundreds of essays, short stories, poems, short scripts, treatments, and college application personal statements and assignments. My coaching involves impromptu feedback with critique and positive reinforcement. When reviewing college admission essays, I...See Caroline's full profile

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

Hi, I’m Andrea, a native English speaker originally from New York City. I joined Wyzant in 2019, but my journey as a tutor began in 1999, when I joined the Peace Corps. I have developed a deep understanding of students' needs in editing, proofreading, brainstorming, advising, and co-writing admissions essays, personal...See Andrea's full profile

When I took the SAT, I got an 800 on the writing section (back when the SAT was out of 2400). That score helped me get into Columbia University, where I majored in psychology. I have been tutoring for the SAT for the past five years and have helped my students achieve up to an 100 point increase in this section. We will...See Remy's full profile

I have taught in the school system and have tutored for the past 20 years. I have experienced first hand the frustration students have felt as they struggled with math. However, working in the school system I was limited in what I could do about this, so I decided that my talent was better served providing one-on-one...See Venecia's full profile

I train students to master SAT Writing through a strategic understanding of grammar, structure, and logic—beyond rote memorization. My approach blends language precision with test psychology, helping students recognize patterns and eliminate traps efficiently. With experience in writing, editing, and coaching, I...See Charlie's full profile

Hello! I'm Anna, a recent graduate from Brown University. I'm interested in tutoring elementary, middle, and high school students in order to help them succeed in their academics. My tutoring style involves encouraging students' creativity and passion and instilling in them a true love of learning. I offer engaging,...See Anna's full profile

My name is Sera and I am currently studying at New York University. I am majoring in biochemistry and am on the pre-health track. I am also in the top 10% of my incoming class at NYU College of Arts and Sciences. I have been tutoring in math and english since I was a sophomore in high school. For the past year I have...See Sera's full profile

Panic is setting in. Millions of students (and their parents) – both American and international – now face perhaps the scariest deadline of their young lives: applying for admission to U.S. universities. Don’t worry! I can coach you through the most stressful part: producing your Personal Essays. In just three...See Michael's full profile

I scored the equivalent of a 760 on the SAT Writing section of the test. This was mainly due to a strong foundation of grammar and sentence structure, which I can easily teach to my students. I answered about 96% of the multiple choice questions correctly.See Timothy's full profile

I am pursuing a BS in English Ed. and a minor in Creative Writing 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...See Erica's full profile

I have tutored SAT verbal and writing for several years. I recently took the GRE, which is a similar exam type, and had a perfect score for writing and verbal. My SAT teaching approach is systematic and exam-orientated.See Charlotte's full profile

I'm a published author, received my B.A., Magna Cum Laude in English from Cornell University, and am a recipient of Cornell's Barnes Shakespeare Essay Prize. For the last 10 years, I've tutored students from middle school on, developing writing skills to craft stronger academic and application essays. I'm also a...See Sasha's full profile

As a Harvard Ph.D. with a B.S. from the College of William and Mary (Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude), I know exactly how to help students with their STEM courses and standardized test preparation. I have a track record of successfully helping students with their courses and standardized exams. I most commonly help...See Ethan's full profile

Hi! I'm Alex. I want to use my master's in English from Georgetown University to help you with your writing, creative work, and admissions process. I earned my BA in English and Art from Georgetown in 2022 and my MA in 2023. As an award-winning working journalist and artist based in NYC and doing full-time educational...See Alexandra's full profile