The Best Reading Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

Over the past 30 years, I’ve helped students of all ages improve their reading skills—from phonics and fluency to advanced comprehension and analysis. Whether your child is just starting to read or you’re preparing for standardized tests, I tailor each session to the student’s goals and...See Charlie's full profile

I work with students attending demanding schools and applying to very selective colleges. 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. I help you dramatically increase your score. The questions include identifying the main...See Olya'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

-TESOL certified -online ESL tutor for 3 years -private tutor for over 8 years (English, Reading, Writing, History, Geography)See Kenya's full profile

I first worked with children with reading problems in a research setting at NYU. In that role I evaluated student's reading abilities. I am now a 3rd year PhD student studying Clinical Psychology were I have continued to be exposed to children of all ages and different levels of reading ability....See Angela's full profile

LSAT requires a way of thinking that might feel unfamiliar to most. I help you study strategically so that you develop the skills you will need on test day such as reading critically, inductive and deductive reasoning, and organizing evidence. I lay the foundation for the skills you will need to succeed in law...See Sasha'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

I can help you correct your written papers and explain certain grammatical concepts to you. I work with students of all ages and backgrounds, including those who speak, read, and write English as a second language.See Andrea's full profile

I have extensive experience helping students of all ages and abilities improve their reading comprehension skills. I've taught in the NYC public school system, and have over 5 years of direct tutoring experience. I've worked with young children and adults, advanced and remedial readers, and even...See Michael'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

My education: -Sixteen years of a parochial education, a BA in Psychology -A rigorous training in Massage Therapy (Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Handskills) -My education has never stopped: I read extensively, especially in history, language and economics. --- I'm here to help you do well. Rachim B.See Rachim's full profile

I scored in the 99th percentile on all sections of the SAT, including the Reading.See Brad'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

I provide structured reading tutoring for students of all grade levels, with a strong focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking. My instruction emphasizes close reading, accuracy, and fluency while building the skills students need to understand complex texts with...See Wendy'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've spent my entire life reading, absorbing, and analyzing literature. Sharing this process with students is one of the single most joyful and satisfying experiences I've ever had.See Andrew'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 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 have helped students of all ages improve their reading, from students in Kindergarten, to 80 year old retired ESL students. I love to help others gain a love for reading. Reading leads to knowledge, and knowledge leads to so many opportunities.See Shaniqua'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

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 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

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