The Best SAT Writing Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

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

I have been teaching and tutoring mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics, and preparing students for the SAT and ACT for many years. I also specialize in physics and chemistry olympiads, the biology olympiad (USABO), and math competitions (especially the AMC, AIME, and USAMO). In addition to my many private...See Michael's full profile

Hi, I’m Starlyte. I graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York. I have a passion for teaching, mentoring, and empowering students to achieve their goals. My mission is to provide tailored support, connect you with the right resources, and address key gaps in understanding. I create a safe, supportive...See Starlyte's full profile

A writing teacher and tutor for 30 years, I've worked chiefly with university applicants since 2013. In addition to supporting them in crafting outstanding admissions essays, I've created a unique approach to help them tackle the reading and writing components of the SAT, with an emphasis on thorough practice and...See Jonathan'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 can help you get into your dream school or program! I specialize in helping students excavate and tell their personal narratives in order to gain entry to top-tier universities. I've worked with students in a variety of fields: Law, Medicine, Nursing, the Arts, Social Work, and more. I also tutor in any subject that...See Naomi's full profile

In addition to working with individual students, I have taught numerous intensive SAT Verbal group courses for multiple years, specializing in helping students connect their own reading and experiences to the practice of identifying a main idea and the evidence supporting it. I personally earned a 35 on the ACT. I...See Alexandra's full profile

Scriptwriting and essay writing takes surgical precision. I have improved 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. Especially with college admission...See Caroline'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'm Emily, and I am a recent graduate of Northwestern University with a major in Economics and a minor in Data Science. I have had 8+ years of tutoring experience for students from middle school to college levels. My experience lies in math from Algebra 1 to Calculus, as well as SAT and ACT prep. I have worked one-on-one...See Emily'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 have taught 100+ hours of SAT test prep and can accommodate to the student's skill level, whether the student is just starting to prepare or aiming for a perfect score. The only thing I ask is for the student to come with a determined mindset and willingness to put in the work.See Ellie's full profile

There are strategies one can use to improve SAT English scores, and I can help you ascertain which ones you need to use. I can help you see which areas are your challenges, and focus on improving your scores in those areas. In particular, I have graded the essay portions of standardized tests and know what is required.See Lisa's full profile

With a perfect SAT Writing score and years of tutoring experience, I specialize in teaching grammar rules, essay strategies, and effective writing techniques. I help students approach the Writing section with confidence, mastering both the multiple-choice and essay components. Together, we’ll work to improve...See Chieko'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 have worked for Top SAT prep companies in the Los Angeles Area for the past 5 years. I specialized in the verbal portion of the test - writing and reading - often helping students to raise their scores by 300 to 400 points in just a few short months of prep. I am familiar with a wide variety of prep strategies and have...See James's full profile

Eight years of tutoring PSAT Reading, PSAT Writing, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, ACT English, ACT Writing, SHSAT English Language Arts (ELA), and overall standardized test-taking strategies.See Craig's full profile

I've designed an SAT Writing program for the Brainscape CBR smart flashcard system. I'm a certified English teacher with 7 years of experience. I've developed special fact sheets that make mastering the knowledge portion a snap. I generally can move a student to within three errors of a perfect...See Edward's full profile

I hold a bachelor's degree in English Literature and TESOL certificate from Arizona State University. I have more than 15 years of experience teaching English. My teaching career includes both classroom teaching and one on one tutoring which I did in private colleges in Singapore. The subjects I have taught are multi...See Mala's full profile

I have extensive experience with college-entrance exam test prep. I've assisted students with the reading, ELA and writing sections of the SAT, ACT, GRE and TOEFL exams. I've also provided support and guidance for college and graduate school bound students as they compose application personal essays. See Michael's full profile

I scored in the 99th percentile of every section of the SAT, including the Writing section.See Brad's full profile

Recent Success Stories: --700 to 780 jump for student on SAT Math Subject Test Level 2 after only 2 sessions of tutoring! --800 (Perfect!) for SAT Math Subject Test Level 2 after only 2 months of tutoring! For the past 9+ years, my successes have included perfect 1600 SAT student and PSAT National Merit Qualifying...See John'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 a SAT Verbal Tutor, and have extensive experience working with two international companies based in Russia and Romania to teach students the Digital SAT. I am a Harvard student, and had acceptances to Princeton University and Brown University. I have worked with students possessing very little understanding of...See Simran'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