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The Best English Tutors in Poughkeepsie, NY

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Tracy B.

65/hour

Near Poughkeepsie, NY

Enthusiastic Teacher with Excellent Qualifications

5.0 (66)

156 hours tutoring

I have a degree in English. I have a certification in English education. I also have certification in literacy education which focuses predominantly on reading and writing, and two semesters of experience working in a literacy clinic.

Michael D.

55/hour

Near Poughkeepsie, NY

Math and Science Help from a NYS Certified Teacher

4.9 (437)

2,196 hours tutoring

As a requirement of my college, every student must take Freshman English 1 and 2. I passed both with a 3.0 or B. I am also transferring into Education Certification which means I must be proficient in English by New York State Law. I have the most experience tutoring writing.

Good Tutor

Being a good tutor is more than knowing the subject matter in which you are tutoring, it is also about being creative, personable, engaging and patient. If you do not have these traits, your knowledge of the subject matter alone w... - Ivor, 190 lessons with Michael

Eric C.

150/hour

Near Poughkeepsie, NY

Linguistics Professor Specializing in Executive Functioning

5.0 (105)

393 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Eric! I have a Ph.D. in linguistics, and I've both taught at, and worked as a professional tutor for, a state university for over 10 years. I have seen first-hand the challenges that college students (of all ages!) face in succeeding in school, and I want to help! I combine both executive functioning...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Eric is wonderful. He breaks down a complicated subject such as linguistics in a way that is easy to understand. He is also kind and enthusiastic about the subject. I already have my next lesson booked! - Liz, 13 lessons with Eric

Julie S.

95/hour

Near Poughkeepsie, NY

Certified Compassionate Tutor for Law School Students

5.0 (30)

98 hours tutoring

Hello, I am Julie! I graduated with a Juris Doctor degree earning excellent grades in law school and I graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in economics. I love tutoring law school and college students. I have learned from all of my interactions with students...

James R.

55/hour

Poughkeepsie, NY

MIT & Harvard graduate | NYS certified math teacher | 30+ yrs tech exp

5.0 (58)

152 hours tutoring

With master's degrees from both MIT and Harvard, 30+ years in technology at IBM and Nortel Networks, and permanent NYS/NYC Math certification, I bring a rare combination of real-world engineering expertise and formal teaching credentials to every session. I've taught math at the middle school, high school, and college...

Very Good Tutor

I’m a junior in high school and need help in preparing for math on the SAT. James was a very good teacher and very patient with me. He explained things so I understand them better. I felt comfortable and confident after our ses... - Allison

Jaedyn T.

40/hour

Near Poughkeepsie, NY

Career Development and English Tutor - Communication is Key

5.0 (10)

18 hours tutoring

I am a graduating senior at Hamilton College with an English Creative Writing degree. Just for your reference, I never actually took the SAT because of COVID cancellations; however, I did have a perfect PSAT English score. I am the Head Editor for the prose board for Red Weather art and literature...

Joclyn W.

25/hour

Near Poughkeepsie, NY

Witty and Creative History and Writing Tutor

4.9 (63)

218 hours tutoring

At F.D. Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park, New York I maintained an overall average in English between 95 and 100 throughout all four years. My score on the English Regents exam was 99/100. I received an A/A in English 101 and English 102 at Dutchess Community College.

Great Tutor

My son really likes Joclyn. She is helping him a lot. She is fun and very attentive to his needs. We are really glad we found her. Thanks! - Michael, 13 lessons with Joclyn

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Madeline V.

65/hour

Experienced English and Language Arts Teacher for Elementary Students

5.0 (110)

393 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

My main focus is to help elementary students enhance their reading, writing, and communication skills. Each student has personalized lessons targeting the areas that need improving. I introduce them to grammar and composition basics, guide them to...

Wonderful tutor, very patient

Maddie is an excellent tutor. Patient, supportive, and very knowledgeable. She explains things clearly and makes learning easy and enjoyable. I really appreciate her guidance and would highly recommend her! - Ellie, 2 lessons with Madeline

Andara K.

50/hour

Former ESL and individualized learning teaching aide

5.0 (10)

154 hours tutoring

Response time: 18 minutes

I worked with small reading groups in a classroom setting for about a year out of college, helping kids develop a better understanding of the English language and mechanics. I also worked for a couple months in Thailand as a private tutor...

Kristine W.

68/hour

English teacher and academic tutor with a passion for editing

5.0 (327)

1,449 hours tutoring

My passion for creativity is what drove me to obtain my bachelor's in English (specializing in writing), and my love for helping others is what led me to obtain a master's in teaching English as a second language (ESL). I...

AMAZING

Kristine has been an incredible help to me with my writing. She is incredibly knowledgeable about APA guidelines, a very patient teacher, and very detailed in her work. She responds quickly to requests, and is timely in return of ... - Charlie, 25 lessons with Kristine

Maggie H.

72/hour

Experienced English Instructor for Adult Learners

5.0 (1261)

3,398 hours tutoring

Response time: 18 minutes

I hold a Masters degree in Adult Education with a specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language. As both a classroom instructor and a university administrator, I have worked with non-native English speaking students from...

My Best Tutor Ever!

If you are looking for a tutor who will exceed your expectations, Maggie is that person. Her vibrant outgoing personality makes tutoring sessions fun and engaging, while her incredible teaching skills, extensive experience, and t... - Zulfia, 54 lessons with Maggie

Jonathan K.

360/hour

Top Yale Grad; Seasoned Teacher of Writing & Literature

Response time: 15 minutes

Essay Mentor, Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020. Teacher-Consultant, National Writing Project. Top honors from Yale; MEd from Tufts, concentration in English. Certificate in Creative Writing, UC Berkeley.

Excellent writing tutor

Jon first started helping my son last year when he was in 11th grade with an IB English paper that my son was stuck on. Jon provided specific guidance as a result my son got over the writing hump and received a good grade in Engl... - Lora, 53 lessons with Jonathan

Steven K.

125/hour

PhD English Tutor — Literature, Language & Academic Writing

5.0 (2070)

6,366 hours tutoring

Response time: 11 minutes

I hold a PhD in English Language and Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill, where I specialized in the history of written language, literary studies, and classical and medieval Latin. I have taught English at every level–from...

Fantastic and detailed analysis of University English!

I need to expand my review to say how impressed my daughter was with Steven's step by step analysis and critique of her essay. She asked why all English professors could not be as great as Steven!! We will definitely ask him to tu... - Pamela, 6 lessons with Steven

Dane G.

200/hour

English major with creative writing master's

5.0 (1242)

2,638 hours tutoring

Response time: 21 minutes

I majored in English at Fordham University, then went on to Columbia to get my master's in creative writing. I've written creatively for magazines and blogs, and worked as a staff writer, copy editor, and proofreader.

Patient, Enthusiastic, & Prepared Tutor

Our second grader absolutely loved her first lesson with Dane! Not only did Dane thoroughly assess her and determine clear short-term and long-term objectives, but he also made her feel comfortable through playing educational game... - Holly, 45 lessons with Dane

Wendy S.

150/hour

Experienced English Tutor Specializing in Test Prep

Response time: 7 minutes

I have been working as an English Tutor for the last ten years in various capacities. I have helped students reach their reading and writing goals both inside classrooms and via private tutoring. I have worked with students on everything...

Wendy has been the best tutor we have ever had for our son.

My son has been meeting with Wendy twice a week for the past nine months, and his overall english has improved dramatically, night to day difference. She is flexible with our times and always seams to make it work for him if our s... - Jim, 89 lessons with Wendy

Brandy C.

185/hour

Upbeat Coach w/ MFA Specializes in Effective Writing and Reading Level

Response time: 35 minutes

...relationships with students for enrichment, to help boos their abilities and their confidence! My qualifications: BA in English/Theater from Loyola University Master's Degree from Carnegie Mellon University Certificate of Teaching Excellence from...

Great English Tutor!

Brandy could not have been a better English writing tutor for our 14 year old daughter. Brandy is highly skilled, energetic, patient and friendly. Our daughter has shown a high interest in creative writing, so we wanted to give he... - Robert, 35 lessons with Brandy

GiGi R.

75/hour

Freelance Writer & Editor with BA in English & 15+ Years of Experience

5.0 (638)

1,880 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I am a freelance writer specializing in content writing, editing, and proofreading. I have degrees in English, Russian, and Russian Literature with minors in French and History. I love to bring my expertise in language, reading, and writing...

LEVEL OF EXPERTISE: Extraordinary

Over the course of my time with GiGi, she has given me deep insight in how I myself can overall improve many of my English papers. On that note, she's an excellent English tutor, as her skill set continues to astonish me. I would... - Andrew, 29 lessons with GiGi

Ashley T.

125/hour

Master's in English and Former University Teacher

5.0 (330)

872 hours tutoring

I received a Master's in English from Indiana University where my research focused on twentieth century American fiction. I have expertise in literary analysis across genres, and have helped students write successful essays and papers...

Dissertation Editing

I cannot recommend Ashley highly enough! She is prompt, thorough, and incredibly reliable. When I needed her expertise the most, she was there, delivering exceptional work with impressive speed and precision. If I could give her t... - Althea, 5 lessons with Ashley

Razi H.

720/hour

Harvard Grad Experienced English Tutor

5.0 (539)

1,920 hours tutoring

I have lots of experience teaching English as a second language to all ages and all backgrounds (I quite literally worked with refugees and immigrants from all around the world). At Harvard I took various intensive Writing and...

Four Ivy Leagues

I was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and Dartmouth—not just because of Razi’s top-tier college consulting, but because of his unmatched teaching and genuine care. Razi makes sure you understand every suggestion and idea, so y... - C, 24 lessons with Razi

Tim C.

45/hour

27 Years of Teaching Experience

4.8 (1769)

11,713 hours tutoring

I have been teaching English language skills for 27 years, as an ESL professional. I can provide help with reading, writing, speaking and listening, vocabulary acquisition and study skills.

Great Tutor

He provides me great help to get my job. He has much experience to teach students. I am poor at listening English but he tries to kindly explain me again and again until I understand. We read articles together and I learned not on... - Yumeto, 11 lessons with Tim

Dana G.

150/hour

Patient and Enthusiastic English and Writing Tutor

5.0 (107)

380 hours tutoring

My passion for language led me to get a BA with departmental honors in both Creative Writing and Classical Languages. I have been supporting other writers since high school: I have tutored English with the National Honor Society, served as...

Great teacher!

We found a right and knowledgeable teacher for our son’s English lesson! She listened well and initiated approach to move forward with his studies at the school. So we exactly wanted someone who can help him to improve his school ... - Sujeewa, 6 lessons with Dana

Jen H.

100/hour

Experienced English Pronunciation Coach and ESL Teacher

5.0 (512)

1,065 hours tutoring

My previous experience includes teaching English grammar and writing at the university. For three years, I also taught weekly English pronunciation classes to international students at my local high school. More recently, I spent...

After and Beyond

Jen went after and beyond by contacting my daughter's English teacher and finding out what she is missing and areas that she need to improve. She gathered many key words for my daughter to read and get familiar with. I believe my ... - Huan, 124 lessons with Jen

Amanda W.

120/hour

LSAT, Law School Admissions, Essay Writing, Literature, Proofreading

5.0 (504)

3,493 hours tutoring

I also provide comprehensive guidance on personal statements, diversity statements, resumes, addenda, helping applicants present their strongest and most authentic candidacies for law school. I also hold a B.A. in English Literature, with...

Incredible Guidance Throughout the Law School Admissions Process

I had an incredible experience working with Amanda as my LSAT and law school admissions consultant. I first reached out to her after receiving a lower score than I had hoped for. With limited time to retake the test and submit app... - Alexis, 65 lessons with Amanda

Jeffrey N.

125/hour

Yale/Cambridge/Berkeley Graduate for Counseling and Writing

5.0 (320)

762 hours tutoring

Dr. Jeffrey is a university lecturer, Scholastic judge, and published writer. He is currently a Teacher of Special Programs at Berkeley School of Education. He was a Scholastic competition writing judge in 2025 and selected to be one of one of...

The tutor I look for

Jeffrey is one of the best tutors my child was lucky to have. From start, Jeffrey located and addressed weak points in his student and recommended the books and links to work with. His lessons were invaluable for my child. I recom... - Oleg, 7 lessons with Jeffrey

James C.

70/hour

Experienced Tutor - Special Needs/Accelerated/All Ages

4.9 (256)

2,709 hours tutoring

My main professional interests are teaching and language, and I have degrees in linguistics and special education. I have taught and tutored across the core subject areas of math, science, social studies, and English, as well as computer...

Intuitive, informed, attentive, and adaptable tutor!

James tutored our 2nd grader in math for 15 lessons in the Spring/Summer of 2nd grade, and covered many topics from addition and subtraction, through data collection and multiplication. Long story short, James is great and we h... - Mike, 14 lessons with James

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