The Best Reading Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

Hi, I'm Hannah! I recently graduated magna cum laude from Barnard College of Columbia University. I majored in English with concentrations in Creative Writing and Theatre. I also recently completed a summer intensive course at Oxford University, where I specialized in poetry and playwriting. I am passionate about...See Hannah's full profile

Perhaps the best way to master reading is to become a "reader." I ask students to read aloud. I then ask questions about what they read, to ensure comprehension, and I go over new vocabulary words. See Olya's full profile

Hello, I’m Laura! Thank you for visiting my page! Everyone can learn to write well, but it’s a skill that takes practice. Before I begin with any tutoring assignment, I like to assess where the student needs to focus--I can do that in a phone call or by looking at an example of current written work. Some students...See Laura's full profile

I am an experienced tutor and educator with a PhD in Urban Education Policy from the University of Southern California. My teaching journey began as an 8th grade math teacher in Brooklyn, New York. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working closely with students ranging from 3rd to 11th grade. I have...See Tara-Marie's full profile

I have worked with students in public school, private school, catholic school, and charter school systems. I am able to offer a well rounded tutoring experience covering subjects including math, ELA, reading, writing, social studies, and science. See Josephine's full profile

Beard Prize as well as the George Watt Prize. I have also received multiple creative writing awards through National YoungArts Foundation and the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. I have reading knowledge of Spanish, French, and German. Please reach out if you'd like to schedule a lesson in any humanities...See Emmaline's full profile

... 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 essayist in the...See Dylan's full profile

Most of my tutoring has been on how to write a term paper -- how to research it, how to organize it, and how to write it on a sentence by sentence level. When I tutor reading, I do the same things as when I tutor writing. See Avi's full profile

I have taught reading from elementary to university level. I help students comprehend and analyze texts, growing their confidence and skills. See Jonathan's full profile

Updating a personal vocabulary list is essential to better comprehension. Reading as though you are picturing the scenario on T.V. is helpful, especially since children are visual. Lastly, choosing to read some material that is less interesting can be a good thing, because children are often called upon...See Timothy's full profile

I have training and experience teaching children and adults with dyslexia using the Barton Reading and Spelling System. See Rachel's full profile

Hi, I'm Andy! I graduated in 2025 studying a Bachelor's of Math and Computer Science at University of Oxford. I graduated from Bergen County Academies high school in 2021. My expertise lies in teaching math, SAT prep, ACT prep, and LSAT prep. I have also excelled in AP courses, including AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP...See Andy's full profile

I love reading. The bookstore is definitely my "candy store." I will know how to guide my student in finding the literary elements, main conflict, theme, etc.See Althea's full profile

I’m Benjamin, and I’m excited to help you develop confidence and skill in reading and writing. I graduated from Harvard University, where I studied English with a focus on creative writing. For the past five years, I’ve worked with students ranging in age from 10 to 22, covering everything from...See Benjamin's full profile

I'm a professional writer and studied languages in college. I know all the parts of language like the back of my hand and can help with anything from the basics of reading to advanced grammatical terminology. See Ben's full profile

Struggling with reading comprehension or vocabulary? I provide expert reading tutoring tailored to all grade levels, helping students build confidence, fluency, and critical thinking skills. With a proven track record of success, I customize lessons to fit individual needs, ensuring measurable progress....See Wendy's full profile

I have many years' experience teaching grammar as an integral part of the many ESL programs in which I have taught. including colleges and institutions both in New York and abroad. As an important tool in my repertoire, I have created hundreds of dialogues and games based on grammar points and readings, which...See Bonnie's full profile

My love of books and reading is how I came to specialize in teaching Reading to children and adults for fourteen years. I used to run a Read to Me program for early school age children to promote literacy. I am also an active member of the Screen Actor's Guild BookPALS. I have been successful in...See Judith's full profile

With over five years of experience as a reading tutor, I specialize in supporting students from late elementary school through college in developing advanced literacy and comprehension skills. I help learners strengthen reading fluency, academic vocabulary, and the ability to analyze complex texts,...See Aya's full profile

I have worked with many students to support reading needs. I can teach a variety of techniques to help students process textual information and develop their comprehension. We can combine a focus on reading and writing, too, to ensure that students are improving communication skills overall. See Charlotte's full profile

I am an Orton Gillingham trained grad student. Orton Gillingham is a course that focuses on reading and writing difficulties. Utilizing this method, I have successfully taught reading to students who could not read. I patiently teach them the sounds and letters of the English language utilizing...See Regina's full profile

My name is Julian, a Mathematics major graduate of St. John's University. The experience that I have had with tutoring was through the Math Peer Tutoring program that was through my former high school, Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics. I have also privately tutored fellow classmates, many of whom were...See Julian's full profile

I received my MFA in creative writing from New York University, where I taught Introduction to Creative Writing. I currently work at Columbia university, where I help masters and PhD students refine their reading and writing skills. I have also worked at NYU Stern School of Business as a TA. I am also an avid...See Naomi's full profile

I aim to facilitate deep learning and foster confidence and independence in my students. I employ a hands-on tutoring approach, engaging in discussions, concept mapping, and mini-experiments. With a Biology Bachelor's from NC State and a Master's in Biological Psychology from FSU, I've taught for 4 years, employing...See Lily's full profile

Students successfully improve reading ability, comprehension, and retention through my effective, enjoyable lessons. During my years of tutoring it has been common for me to see all students read more quickly and with better comprehension in weeks. Those gains increase self esteem and confidence, too. I am...See Charlotte's full profile