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Phillip B.

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Greetings! I'm an Ivy League and Oxbridge educated expert tutor and award-winning Teacher of the Year with 25+ years of proven successful experience (all levels) and hundreds of satisfied parents and students on Wyzant (5-Stars) with Top Reviews! I graduated from Oxford and Princeton with coursework from MIT, Harvard and Stanford.
MISSION
I supercharge student success to attain top grades, scores, honors, and awards and gain admission to superb schools!
STUDENTS
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Greetings! I'm an Ivy League and Oxbridge educated expert tutor and award-winning Teacher of the Year with 25+ years of proven successful experience (all levels) and hundreds of satisfied parents and students on Wyzant (5-Stars) with Top Reviews! I graduated from Oxford and Princeton with coursework from MIT, Harvard and Stanford.
MISSION
I supercharge student success to attain top grades, scores, honors, and awards and gain admission to superb schools!
STUDENTS
Grades K-12/Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate/Adult; AP, Honors, Gifted, SPED, and EL
TEACHING STYLE
I am a patient, friendly, empathetic, intuitive mentor with engaging, interactive, and personalized lessons designed to optimize learning and unleash the full potential of every student.
I specialize in:
College Applications
AP, PSAT/SAT, ACT, GED, and CHSPE
ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and SCAT
Independent School/Private Academy Admissions
NONFICTION Essays, Homework, Thesis, Dissertations, Resumes, Journals
FICTION Creative Writing
GRE, GMAT, PRAXIS, CSET, RICA, CBEST, TOEFL, TEAS
Internship Applications, Scholarships, Speeches, Spelling Tournaments, Essay Competitions
IB (International Baccalaureate)
CogAT, GACE, IQ Tests, GATE/Gifted
NY Regents, MCAS, FAST, STAAR, CAASPP, WCAS, SBAC
ESL (English Second Language) including for business professionals
Home School


Education

UCLA
History
Princeton
Masters
Oxford University
Masters
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ACT English

ACT English

My students: *Achieve top scores on standardized examinations! *Earn A’s on homework and writing assignments (essays, research papers, DBQs, etc.) *Win competitions, tournaments, debates, awards, honors, and distinctions! *Gain admission to their dream schools! *Ace interviews! *Earn degrees (bachelors, masters, and doctorates)! My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier ACT tutor, professional writer and editor, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning Teacher of the Year. I have tutored thousands of students on the ACT and edited thousands of student essays and papers as well as a very large number of college applications, personal statements, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations. My ACT, SAT, and AP students successfully achieve their goals and attend their dream schools. They have received acceptance letters to the following elite institutions and programs with my test prep tutoring, coaching, mentoring, and school application essay assistance (writing/essay): Arizona (Arizona State University), California (American Academy of Dramatic Arts, UC Davis, UC Riverside, UC Santa Cruz), Florida (University of Florida), Georgia (Emory University), Indiana (Indiana University – Kelly School of Business), Massachusetts (Boston University), New York (Adelphi University), Pennsylvania (Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, University of Scranton, University of Pittsburgh), Texas (Texas A & M University), Washington (University of Washington), Canada (Carleton University), and Puerto Rico (University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez). The ACT is a highly challenging and unique examination requiring a very specialized skillset to achieve success. The test makers have deliberately made the test difficult in order to separate average students from superior performers. Without sufficient preparation, students typically end up with mediocre results. Why? The test is loaded traps and alluring answer choices that defeat the mightiest of students. As a professional award-winning AP Engl
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

My students: *Achieve top scores on standardized examinations! *Earn A’s on homework and writing assignments (essays, research papers, DBQs, etc.) *Win competitions, tournaments, debates, awards, honors, and distinctions! *Gain admission to their dream schools! *Ace interviews! *Earn degrees (bachelors, masters, and doctorates)! My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier ACT tutor, professional writer and editor, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning Teacher of the Year. I have tutored thousands of students on the ACT and edited thousands of student essays and papers as well as a very large number of college applications, personal statements, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations. My ACT, SAT, and AP students successfully achieve their goals and attend their dream schools. They have received acceptance letters to the following elite institutions and programs with my test prep tutoring, coaching, mentoring, and school application essay assistance (writing/essay): Arizona (Arizona State University), California (American Academy of Dramatic Arts, UC Davis, UC Riverside, UC Santa Cruz), Florida (University of Florida), Georgia (Emory University), Indiana (Indiana University – Kelly School of Business), Massachusetts (Boston University), New York (Adelphi University), Pennsylvania (Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, University of Scranton, University of Pittsburgh), Texas (Texas A & M University), Washington (University of Washington), Canada (Carleton University), and Puerto Rico (University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez). The ACT is a highly challenging and unique examination requiring a very specialized skillset to achieve success. The test makers have deliberately made the test difficult in order to separate average students from superior performers. Without sufficient preparation, students typically end up with mediocre results. Why? The test is loaded traps and alluring answer choices that defeat the mightiest of students. As a professional award-winning AP Engl
ACT Science

ACT Science

My students: *Achieve top scores on standardized examinations! *Earn A’s on homework and writing assignments (essays, research papers, DBQs, etc.) *Win competitions, tournaments, debates, awards, honors, and distinctions! *Gain admission to their dream schools! *Ace interviews! *Earn degrees (bachelors, masters, and doctorates)! My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier ACT tutor, professional writer and editor, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning Teacher of the Year. I have tutored thousands of students on the ACT and edited thousands of student essays and papers as well as a very large number of college applications, personal statements, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations. My ACT, SAT, and AP students successfully achieve their goals and attend their dream schools. They have received acceptance letters to the following elite institutions and programs with my test prep tutoring, coaching, mentoring, and school application essay assistance (writing/essay): Arizona (Arizona State University), California (American Academy of Dramatic Arts, UC Davis, UC Riverside, UC Santa Cruz), Florida (University of Florida), Georgia (Emory University), Indiana (Indiana University – Kelly School of Business), Massachusetts (Boston University), New York (Adelphi University), Pennsylvania (Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, University of Scranton, University of Pittsburgh), Texas (Texas A & M University), Washington (University of Washington), Canada (Carleton University), and Puerto Rico (University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez). The ACT is a highly challenging and unique examination requiring a very specialized skillset to achieve success. The test makers have deliberately made the test difficult in order to separate average students from superior performers. Without sufficient preparation, students typically end up with mediocre results. Why? The test is loaded traps and alluring answer choices that defeat the mightiest of students. As a professional award-winning AP Engl
ADHD

ADHD

I'm an Ivy League and Oxbridge educated tutor and award-winning Teacher of the Year with 25+ years of successful experience (all levels) and hundreds of satisfied parents and students on Wyzant (5-Stars) with Top Reviews! I am a graduate of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Special Education Academy Certificate Program focusing on students with ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, and a wide range of physical and learning disabilities. With substantial emphasis on special education in my teacher education single and multiple subject credential programs, I have worked with all aspects of special education including IEPs, curriculum, instruction, accountability, and evaluation. I have taught special education students in all core areas including reading, writing, math, history, and science. I also have extensive experience working with parents, counselors, and psychologists.
American History

American History

I teach high school American History, World History, Government, and Economics. I am a Teacher of the Year with 20+years of teaching experience and a degree from Oxford University. I make history come alive and explain difficult concepts clearly. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
Astronomy

Astronomy

I have taught elementary school (Math, English, Social Studies, Science, and other subjects) for many years. I am a Teacher of the Year and possess a degree from Oxford University. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I'm an Ivy League and Oxbridge educated tutor and award-winning Teacher of the Year with 25+ years of successful experience (all levels) and hundreds of satisfied parents and students on Wyzant (5-Stars) with Top Reviews! I am a graduate of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Special Education Academy Certificate Program focusing on students with ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, and a wide range of physical and learning disabilities. With substantial emphasis on special education in my teacher education single and multiple subject credential programs, I have worked with all aspects of special education including IEPs, curriculum, instruction, accountability, and evaluation. I have taught special education students in all core areas including reading, writing, math, history, and science. I also have extensive experience working with parents, counselors, and psychologists.
Bible Studies

Bible Studies

My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier Bible/Christian Theology-History-Literature Ivy-Oxbridge tutor. I am a former pastor and adjunct religion university professor with an M.Div. from Princeton and an M.Phil. in ecclesiastical history from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. I was a member of the CS Lewis Society and the Tolkien Society at Oxford University and a member of the Christ Church College Choir (think Harry Potter). As a pastor, I have taught the Bible cover-to-cover multiple times. I have studied the Dead Sea Scrolls and other writings under the preeminent James Charlesworth, editor of the 2-volume Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, and world-famous scholar Elaine Pagels, a leading authority on Gnosticism at Princeton. I have substantial background in Christian theology and ecclesiastical history, counseling/pastoral care, apologetics, etc. My lessons are engaging and interactive. We can focus on the Old or New Testaments or both. Are you interested in prophecy? How about the creation story? These days, many are fascinated with eschatology, the study of end times. Perhaps you would prefer to look at the person and teachings of Jesus or the writings of Paul? You choose the subject - biblical/extrabiblical, theological, or even historical/ecclesiastical! I have 5-star ratings and impeccable credentials and experience. I would love to help you achieve a deeper understanding and appreciation of scripture. Please reach out to me. Kind wishes, Phillip, Bible/Christian Theology-Literature-History Ivy-Oxbridge Expert Tutor *Premium Quality * Top Value * Elite Service
Business

Business

I am a Teacher of the Year in a top tier school district in the nation and have taught business and entrepreneurship to many students over the 20+ years of my career. I possess a California Professional Clear Single Subject credential in Business/Technology. I also have owned and operated my own photography and videography business for many years.
CBEST

CBEST

My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier CBEST/CSET/PRAXIS/RICA teacher preparation Ivy-Oxbridge tutor. I am an award-winning Teacher of the Year with 25+ years of educational experience. I passed the CBEST, CSET, PRAXIS, and RICA and I am very familiar with the components of these exams and similar tests for teacher preparation across the country. I hold a California Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a California Professional Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential in English, Social Studies, and Business/Technology. I have taught all subjects in K-6 including reading, phonics, writing, composition, children's literature, poetry, social studies, history, geography, science, math, etc. I also have taught many years in middle and high school (grades 7-12) as an English and history instructor. I have served as an award winning newspaper advisor, yearbook advisor, and broadcast journalism advisor and I have taught after school classes and clubs as well as summer school camps in creative writing, technology, business, and entrepreneurship. My lessons are engaging and interactive. I provide detailed feedback after each and every session, offering my personal assessment of student progress and recommendations for continued growth. I work collaboratively with students and parents to achieve the highest levels of success. I have 5-star ratings and impeccable credentials and experience. I would love to help you achieve your goals and dreams. Please reach out to me. Kind wishes, Phillip, CBEST/CSET/PRAXIS/RICA Teacher Prep Ivy-Oxbridge Expert Tutor *Premium Quality * Top Value * Elite Service BACKGROUND *MSc (University of Oxford); MPhil (University of Edinburgh, Scotland - UK); M.Div. (Princeton Theological Seminary); Attended courses at Harvard Graduate School of Education, Stanford University, MIT, Cambridge University, and King’s College London. * Apple Award Teacher of the Year (Beverly Hills Unified School District) * 20+ years of instruction in K-12 schools (elementary, middle schoo
Classics

Classics

My undergraduate degree was in ancient history/classics. I have studied classical languages (Latin, Greek) and their history and cultures for most of my lifetime. I am a former adjunct professor and pastor and a graduate of Oxford University.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I am an OxBridge & Ivy League School Graduate (Princeton and Oxford degrees with coursework at Harvard, Stanford, and Cambridge), as well as an award-winning AP English Teacher of the Year with 25+ years of professional experience with students attending top universities nationally and internationally every year. My expertise includes: college counseling and university applications (US and international including internships and scholarships), personal statements, and interview preparation as well as master's and doctoral-level theses, etc. Over the years, my students have received acceptances from hundreds of leading graduate programs, elite undergraduate schools, and top prestigious public, private, independent, and prep schools at elementary, middle, and high school levels. I have not only taken advanced coursework earning multiple graduate degrees at dissertation level in the United States and abroad but also worked extensively proofreading and editing students' compositions. My students have received acceptance letters from Harvard, Cal Tech, London School of Economics, UC Berkeley, Cornell, NYU, Johns Hopkins, Notre Dame, UIUC, UCLA, USC, UNC, UT, Texas A & M, and hundreds more. They have won Fulbright Scholarships and earned doctoral and master's degrees as well as published journal articles in prestigious scholarly works. I mentor students throughout the entire college application process from strategizing, prioritizing, and goal setting to brainstorming, writing, and editing to create a polished masterpiece. We work intensively together on developing a unique voice through the personal essay. We also focus on interview preparation, providing students with the knowledge, confidence, and message to achieve success. In many cases, students also work with me on developing and improving their resumes and curriculum vitae.
COOP/HSPT

COOP/HSPT

Catholic and parochial high schools are often highly selective, requiring exceptional COOP or HSPT scores that demonstrate subject content mastery in multiple areas, including verbal, reading comprehension, language, quantitative, and mathematical abilities, as well as possibly science, religion, and even mechanical aptitude. As an expert tutor, I will coach you to a successful outcome. Working together, I will ensure you are fully prepared for your high-stakes exam by providing you with the knowledge, skillsets, strategies, and self-confidence to achieve your goals and dreams. We will use a variety of instructional techniques, including direct teaching, guided practice, and independent practice. By making lessons engaging and highly interactive, I individually calibrate the experience so that it provides ample opportunities for developing proficiency at a comfortable pace, specifically suited for your learning style, abilities, and priorities. We also rehearse for the exam by utilizing practice tests and drills with real-time feedback. Possessing a proven track record of success, my students attend top Catholic, parochial, private, and/or independent schools nationwide, including Phillips Academy Andover (MA), The Lawrenceville School (NJ), St. John's School (TX), The Westminster Schools (GA), etc. I possess degrees from Oxford, Princeton, UCLA, & Edinburgh with graduate coursework in Literature, Composition, Educational Leadership & Technology at Cambridge, King's College London, Harvard, MIT, & Stanford. I am also an award-winning Teacher of the Year with 25+ Years of K-12 & College/Adult classroom teaching experience with perfect 5-Star client ratings.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

As an award-winning Ivy Oxbridge tutor, I have 25+ years of professional experience teaching, mentoring, and editing fiction. Whether brainstorming, outlining, or writing, I not only fine-tune students' plots, characters, settings, dialogue, and pacing but I also offer creative suggestions to dramatically intensify suspense for a riveting and satisfying climax. I work with students of all ages across all genres from fantasy, science fiction, dystopian, and historical fiction to adventure, comedy, mystery, thriller, and horror. Whether you wish to write children's literature (children's books, middle-grade stories, young adult novels, etc.), poetry, plays, or serious full-length novels, I can provide you with instruction, collaborative feedback, advice, and even editing services. As a graduate of Princeton and Oxford and an elite high-school AP English teacher who studied creative writing at Cambridge University and King's College London (UK). I would be delighted to help you achieve success whether for personal satisfaction or various writing competitions and award contests including Scholastic Arts and Young Arts.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

I'm an Ivy League and Oxbridge educated tutor and award-winning Teacher of the Year with 25+ years of successful experience (all levels) and hundreds of satisfied parents and students on Wyzant (5-Stars) with Top Reviews! I am a graduate of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Special Education Academy Certificate Program focusing on students with ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, and a wide range of physical and learning disabilities. With substantial emphasis on special education in my teacher education single and multiple subject credential programs, I have worked with all aspects of special education including IEPs, curriculum, instruction, accountability, and evaluation. I have taught special education students in all core areas including reading, writing, math, history, and science. I also have extensive experience working with parents, counselors, and psychologists.
Ecology

Ecology

I have taught elementary school (Math, English, Social Studies, Science, and other subjects) for many years. I am a Teacher of the Year and possess a degree from Oxford University. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier Elementary K-6 Teacher of the Year specialist with 25+ years of experience. I possess a Professional Clear Multiple Subject credential and I am a graduate of Oxford and Princeton. I have tutored thousands of students (all ages/subjects). While my students range in ability, I have also successfully prepared young gifted students for the COGAT and SCAT examinations. One of my SCAT students, for example, was recently accepted at the prestigious Stanford Online Academy. Some of the many K-6 subjects I tutor include: *COGAT & SCAT *English (phonics, handwriting, grammar, spelling, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension, literature, writing/composition, creative writing [fiction/poetry], non-fiction, research skills, speech, debate, etc.). *History (US, ancient, medieval, modern, European, world, etc.). *Science (geology/mineralogy, astronomy, oceanography, ornithology, etc.) *Math *Test preparation, study skills, organization, time management, etc. *Virtual field trips *Photography, video, and technology *Many other subjects (just ask) My lessons are engaging and interactive. I provide detailed feedback after each and every session, offering my personal assessment of student progress and recommendations for continued growth. I work collaboratively with students and parents to achieve the highest levels of success. I have 5-star ratings and impeccable credentials and experience. I would love to help you achieve your dreams. Please reach out to me. Kind wishes, Phillip, Elementary, COGAT, SCAT Ivy-Oxford Expert Tutor *Premium Quality * Top Value * Elite Service
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I have taught elementary school (Math, English, Social Studies, Science, and other subjects) for many years. I am a Teacher of the Year and possess a degree from Oxford University. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

I have taught elementary school (Math, English, Social Studies, Science, and other subjects) for many years. I am a Teacher of the Year and possess a degree from Oxford University. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
English

English

My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier AP English Language & Composition tutor, professional writer and editor, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning Teacher of the Year. I have tutored thousands of students and edited thousands of student essays and papers as well as a very large number of college applications, personal statements, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations. I can help you with all of your compositions, research and fiction/non-fiction projects as well as DBQs, speeches, applications, resumes, and virtually any other English-related need. If you are interested in the AP English test, you have come to the right place too! The AP English Language & Composition examination is a highly challenging and unique examination requiring a very specialized skillset to achieve success. The test makers have deliberately made the test difficult in order to separate average students from superior performers. Without sufficient preparation, students typically end up with mediocre results. Why? The test is loaded traps and alluring answer choices that defeat the mightiest of students. As a professional award-winning AP English Language and Composition teacher with years of successful experience working with high school students, I have systematically analyzed the exam inside and out to learn the secrets of success. The AP English Language and Composition is measuring your ability to analyze and synthesize complex arguments and subject matter across a very wide array of complex passages from history and literature to technology, science, and beyond. While the vocabulary is sometimes daunting, the most difficult aspect of the test for students is usually the depth of critical thinking required to perform at peak levels. In addition to time constraints, students must also dodge a plethora of common pitfalls. The AP English Language and Composition exam literally has booby traps all over the place. It is a virtual minefield and if you don’t know what you are doing, you will detonate a
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am a professional writer and I teach high school Composition, English, Literature, and ESL. I am a Teacher of the Year with 20+years of experience and a degree from Oxford University. I make reading, writing, and literature come alive and explain difficult concepts clearly. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I am an OxBridge & Ivy League School Graduate (Princeton and Oxford degrees with coursework at Harvard, Stanford, and Cambridge), as well as an award-winning AP English Teacher of the Year with 25+ years of professional experience with students attending top universities nationally and internationally every year. My expertise includes: essay writing, creative writing (fiction), literature, proofreading, thesis writing, speech, debate, personal statements, college and internship applications, interview preparation, master's and doctoral-level theses, etc. Over the years, my students have received acceptances from hundreds of leading graduate programs, elite undergraduate schools, and top prestigious public, private, independent, and prep schools at elementary, middle, and high school levels. I have not only taken advanced coursework earning multiple graduate degrees at dissertation level in the United States and abroad but also worked extensively proofreading and editing students' compositions as well as personally mentoring students for high-stakes exams (including, but not limited to, the AP, ACT, IB, SHSAT, Regents NY, STAAR, PRAXIS, high school placement tests, ISEE, SSAT, etc.) in addition to tutoring essential writing skills (essays of all kinds, fiction, and non-fiction narratives, literary analysis, story writing, etc.). I have substantial experience working with international students and specialized training in ESL/EFL (offering assistance in all aspects of English including reading, conversational speech, and writing as well as preparing pupils for the TOEFL, and IELDT). I am a friendly, patient, and highly knowledgeable expert with a proven successful track record, unleashing students' full potential to achieve optimal performance. For example, my students have won the Fulbright Scholarship, the LaGuardia US History Research Competition (Essay), as well as placing at high levels in the World Scholar's Cup, the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the John Locke Institute essay competition, among many others
European History

European History

My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier AP/Honors European history tutor, award-winning Teacher of the Year, and a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton. The AP European History examination is a highly challenging and unique test requiring a very specialized skillset to achieve success. The test makers have deliberately made it difficult in order to separate average students from superior performers. Without sufficient preparation, students typically end up with mediocre results and nearly half of them fail. Why? The test is loaded traps and alluring answer choices that defeat the mightiest of students. As a professional award-winning AP History teacher with years of successful experience working with high school students, I have systematically analyzed the exam inside and out to learn the secrets of success. To reach the pinnacle of success, you need someone who will safely guide you through the AP European History examination from start to finish. You will need to be adroit in all the following areas: Strategies for Multiple Choice, Short Answer Questions, Document-Based Questions (DBQs), and Long Essays). *Historical Thinking Skills *Claims and Evidence *Contextualization *Making Connections *Argumentation *Time-Saving Strategies *Strategic Reading Skills *Elimination of False Answer Choices *Active vs. Passive Reading *Synthesis and Analysis *And the list goes on You will also need to exhibit subject matter mastery of the following content areas: * Renaissance and Exploration (c. 1450–c. 1648) * Age of Reformation (c. 1450 – c. 1648) * Absolutism and Constitutionalism (c. 1648 – c.1815) * Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments (c. 1648 – c.1815) * Conflict, Crisis, and Reaction in the Late 18th Century (c. 1648 – c.1815) * Industrialization and Its Effects (c. 1815 – c. 1914) * Nineteenth-Century Perspectives and Political Developments (c. 1815 – c. 1914) * Twentieth-Century Global Conflicts (c. 1914 – present) * Cold War and Contemporary Europe (c. 1914 – present) Whateve
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I am an OxBridge & Ivy League School Graduate (Princeton and Oxford degrees with coursework at Harvard, Stanford, and Cambridge), as well as an award-winning AP English Teacher of the Year with 25+ years of professional experience with students attending top universities nationally and internationally every year. My expertise includes: creative writing (fiction), literature, essay writing, proofreading, thesis writing, speech, debate, personal statements, college and internship applications, interview preparation, master's and doctoral-level theses, etc. Over the years, my students have received acceptances from hundreds of leading graduate programs, elite undergraduate schools, and top prestigious public, private, independent, and prep schools at elementary, middle, and high school levels. I have not only taken advanced coursework earning multiple graduate degrees at dissertation level in the United States and abroad but also worked extensively proofreading and editing students' story compositions as well as personally mentoring students for high-stakes exams (including, but not limited to, the AP, ACT, IB, SHSAT, Regents NY, STAAR, PRAXIS, high school placement tests, ISEE, SSAT, etc.) in addition to tutoring essential writing skills (essays of all kinds, fiction, and non-fiction narratives, literary analysis, story writing, etc.). I have substantial experience working with international students and specialized training in ESL/EFL (offering assistance in all aspects of English including reading, conversational speech, and writing as well as preparing pupils for the TOEFL, and IELDT). I am a friendly, patient, and highly knowledgeable expert with a proven successful track record, unleashing students' full potential to achieve optimal performance. For example, my students have won the Fulbright Scholarship, the LaGuardia US History Research Competition (Essay), as well as placing at high levels in the World Scholar's Cup, the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the John Locke Institute essay competition, among many
GED

GED

I am a test prep tutor specializing in the SSAT, SAT, ACT, GED, and other high-stakes standardized tests. I am a Teacher of the Year with 20+years of teaching experience and a degree from Oxford University. I will help you increase your scores so that you can attend your dream school. I explain difficult concepts clearly. My personality is friendly and outgoing and I have a 5-star rating from my students and parents.
Geography

Geography

I teach high school geography, social studies, political science, American History, World History, Government, and Economics. I am a Teacher of the Year with 20+ years of teaching experience and a degree from Oxford University. I make political science come alive and explain difficult concepts clearly. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
Geology

Geology

I have taught elementary school (Math, English, Social Studies, Science, and other subjects) for many years. I am a Teacher of the Year and possess a degree from Oxford University. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
Government & Politics

Government & Politics

I teach high school American History, European History, World History, Government, and Economics. I am a Teacher of the Year with 20+years experience and a degree from Oxford University. I make history and economics come alive and explain difficult concepts clearly. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
Grammar

Grammar

My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier English Grammar/Writing/Editing Ivy-Oxbridge expert tutor. I am a professional writer and editor, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning English Composition and Literature Teacher of the Year. I have tutored thousands of K-12, college, and adult students and helped them with their essays, compositions, creative writing assignments, research term papers, reports, speeches, DBQs, debate topics, etc. I have also assisted many students with their college admissions applications, personal statements, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations. During our sessions, we can focus on your specific needs. Some of the topics we can address include: * Nouns, Verbs (Active vs. Passive; Regular vs. Irregular), Adjectives, & Adverbs * Tenses * Prepositions & Conjunctions * Subject-Verb Agreement & Singular Plural Agreement * Clauses (Independent vs. Dependent), Phrases, & Sentences * Syntax, Diction, Concision, Vocabulary, etc. * Apostrophes, Commas, Colons, Hyphens, Dashes, Semicolons, etc. * Capitalization, Parentheses * Quotations, Question Marks, & Exclamation Marks * Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes * Parallelism * Modifier Placement * Logical Comparisons * Coordination & Subordination My lessons are engaging and interactive. I provide detailed feedback after each and every session, offering my personal assessment of student progress and recommendations for continued growth. I work collaboratively with students and parents to achieve the highest levels of success. I have 5-star ratings and impeccable credentials and experience. I would love to help you achieve your goals and dreams. Please reach out to me. Kind wishes, Phillip, English Grammar/Writing/Editing Ivy-Oxbridge Expert Tutor *Premium Quality * Top Value * Elite Service MY STUDENTS As an educator, I have delivered effective academic tutoring for students at the K-12 and university levels as well as older adults. I have taught students in every demographic category including GATE/Gifted, Hon
GRE

GRE

My students: *Achieve top scores on standardized examinations! *Earn A’s on homework and writing assignments (essays, research papers, DBQs, etc.) *Win competitions, tournaments, debates, awards, honors, and distinctions! *Gain admission to their dream schools! *Ace interviews! *Earn degrees (bachelors, masters, and doctorates)! My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier GRE tutor, professional writer and editor, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning Teacher of the Year. I have tutored hundreds of students on the GRE and edited thousands of student essays and papers as well as a very large number of college applications, personal statements, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations. The GRE is a highly challenging and unique examination requiring a very specialized skillset to achieve success. The test makers have deliberately made the test difficult in order to separate average students from superior performers. Without sufficient preparation, students typically end up with mediocre results. Why? The test is loaded traps and alluring answer choices that defeat the mightiest of students. As a professional award-winning AP English Language/Literature and Composition teacher with years of successful experience working with high school students, I have systematically analyzed the GRE inside and out to learn the secrets of success. In the process, I discovered the backstory of the test and its ultimate purpose. It’s not what you think. The GRE is measuring your ability to analyze and synthesize complex arguments and subject matter across a very wide array of complex passages from history and literature to technology, science, and beyond. While the vocabulary is sometimes daunting, the most difficult aspect of the test for students is usually the depth of critical thinking required to perform at peak levels. In addition to time constraints, students must also dodge a plethora of common pitfalls. The GRE literally has booby traps all over the place. It is a virtual minefield and if you do
Handwriting

Handwriting

I am a professional writer and I teach high school Composition, English, Literature, and ESL. I am a Teacher of the Year with 20+years of experience and a degree from Oxford University. I make reading, writing, and literature come alive and explain difficult concepts clearly. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
High School Placement Test

High School Placement Test

Private, Catholic, independent, or specialized high schools teach a rigorous curriculum and frequently require high-stakes exams like the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, COOP, or HSPT to test a range of verbal, reading, quantitative, and writing skills.. Since openings for new students are typically quite limited, students must achieve top performance to have a chance of attending these elite institutions. As an expert tutor with a proven track record, I have successfully coached large numbers of students nationwide to optimize their performance and achieve their dreams. My students routinely gain admission and attend leading schools all across America, from Phillips Academy Andover to Horace Mann School in New York City to Harvard-Westlake School and Stanford Online School in California.. Working together, I ensure my students are fully prepared for their upcoming examination by providing them with the knowledge, skillsets, strategies, and self-confidence to achieve their goals. I use a variety of instructional techniques, including direct teaching, guided practice, and independent practice. By making lessons engaging and highly interactive, I individually calibrate the experience so that it provides ample opportunities for developing proficiency at a comfortable pace, specifically suited for your learning style, abilities, and priorities. Together, we also rehearse for the exam by utilizing practice tests and drills with real-time feedback. Furthermore, I frequently help students with their high school applications as well as the interview preparation process, diligently guiding them every step of the way so that they can perform with confidence and success.. I possess degrees from Oxford, Princeton, UCLA, & Edinburgh with graduate coursework in Literature, Composition, Educational Leadership & Technology at Cambridge, King's College London, Harvard, MIT, & Stanford. I am also an award-winning Teacher of the Year with 25+ Years of K-12 & College/Adult classroom teaching experience with perfect 5-Star client ratings.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I am a top-tier Homeschool teacher, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning Teacher of the Year who possesses both California Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject credentials (English, Social Studies, and Business/Technology). I have taught and homeschooled virtually every subject in K-6 including reading, phonics, writing, composition, children's literature, poetry, social studies, history, geography, science, math, computers/technology, etc. In Grades 7-12, I have taught English, English Learners (EL/ESL), social studies/history, computers, photography, movie-making, journalism, yearbook, animation, graphic/web/game design, etc. I have also served as an award winning newspaper advisor, yearbook advisor, and broadcast journalism advisor in addition to teaching after-school classes and clubs as well as summer school camps in creative writing, technology, business, and entrepreneurship. Some of the many homeschool subjects I tutor include: *English (phonics, handwriting, grammar, spelling, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension, literature, writing/composition, creative writing [fiction/poetry], non-fiction, research skills, speech, debate, etc.). *History (US, ancient, medieval, modern, European, world, etc.). *Science (geology/mineralogy, astronomy, oceanography, ornithology, etc.) *Math *Test preparation, study skills, organization, time management, etc. *Virtual field trips *Photography, video, and technology *Many other subjects (just ask) My lessons are engaging and interactive. I provide detailed feedback after each and every session, offering my personal assessment of student progress and recommendations for continued growth. I work collaboratively with students and parents to achieve the highest levels of success. I have 5-star ratings and impeccable credentials and experience. I would love to help you achieve your dreams. Please reach out to me. Kind wishes, Phillip, Homeschool Ivy-Oxford Expert Tutor *Premium Quality * Top Value * Elite Servi
IELTS

IELTS

My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier IELTS tutor with many years teaching English Language Learners from virtually every country. As a specialist in the IELTS, I will perform a diagnostic test to determine your current strengths and weaknesses and customize my instruction to your specific learning needs and goals. Together we will tackle your unique challenges piece by piece so that you can achieve your optimum performance. Depending on your circumstances, we will address the following topics: *Listening *Reading *Matching *Table Completion *Flow-Chart Completion *Identifying Information *Matching Headings *Matching Sentence Endings *Multiple Choice *Note Completion *Sentence Completion *Summary Completion *Writing *Description of Visual Information (Graph/Table/Chart/Diagram) *Speaking *Questions About Self/Family *Speaking About Topics (Short/Long Answer) My lessons are engaging and interactive. I provide detailed feedback after each and every session, offering my personal assessment of student progress and recommendations for continued growth. I work collaboratively with students and parents to achieve the highest levels of success. I have 5-star ratings and impeccable credentials and experience. I would love to help you achieve your dreams. Please reach out to me. Kind wishes, Phillip, IELTS, TOEFL, ESL English Language Ivy-Oxbridge Expert Tutor *Premium Quality * Top Value * Elite Service
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

As an Oxford graduate with multiple IB students attending top-tier institutions throughout the world, as well as Fulbright scholars, postgraduate students pursuing highly selective and specialized courses in addition to a plethora of Middle and High School students attending the most exclusive schools in America, I can personally attest to the fact that interviews are an essential element for successful admission. If you are applying to an elite international university (including Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College), many schools of medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science, or a private, independent, Catholic, or parochial school, you will need to have a successful interview to achieve your goal. In a highly competitive educational environment where thousands of superbly qualified students seek admission to the same school or university, you need every advantage to perform at the highest level for admission. If your academic institution requires a critical interview, you must demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. No matter what preparatory challenges you face, I will successfully coach you for The Big Day. Together, we will develop a specific strategy that will capitalize on your strengths, shore up your weaknesses, and provide you with the self-confidence you need to succeed. As your tutor, I will guide you all the way from conducting targeted research, impressing interviewers with professional communication and active listening skills, and effectively presenting your qualifications for maximum impact to developing and enhancing your extemporaneous ability to address and respond to unforeseen questions, exuding self-confidence through positive body language, and conducting timely and appropriate follow-up with interviewers. Utilizing a variety of practice prompts and drills with real-time, expert feedback, we work methodically together through all parts of the interview preparation process so that you can triumphantly achieve your goals and dreams. In many cases, students als
ISEE

ISEE

My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier ISEE tutor, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning Teacher of the Year. I have tutored thousands of students on the ISEE who now attend their dream schools! The ISEE examination is a highly challenging and unique examination requiring a very specialized skillset to achieve success. The test makers have deliberately made the test very difficult to separate average students from superior performers. Without sufficient preparation, students typically end up with mediocre results. Why? The test is loaded trap doors, sandpits and alluring answer choices that defeat the mightiest of students. As a professional award-winning AP English Language/Literature and Composition teacher with years of successful experience working with K-12 students, I have systematically analyzed the ISEE inside and out to learn the secrets of success. In the process, I discovered the backstory of the test and its ultimate purpose. It’s not what you think. The ISEE is measuring your ability to analyze and synthesize complex arguments and subject matter across a very wide array of complex passages from history and literature to technology, science, and beyond. While the vocabulary is typically daunting, the most difficult aspect of the test for students is usually the depth of critical thinking required to perform at peak levels. In addition to time constraints, students must also dodge a plethora of common pitfalls. The ISEE literally has booby traps all over the place. It is a virtual minefield and if you don’t know what you are doing, you will detonate a wrong answer! BOOM! Say goodbye to your dream school! To reach the pinnacle of success, you need someone who will safely guide you through the ISEE obstacle course. You will need to be adroit in all the following areas: *Essay Writing *Verbal Reasoning/Synonyms *Sentence Completion *Textual Analysis (Organization, Theme, Argument, etc.) *Author’s Purpose *Vocabulary in Context *Inferences *Tone/Attitude *Command of Evidenc
Literature

Literature

My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier AP English Literature, Language, & Composition tutor, professional writer and editor, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning Teacher of the Year. I have successfully prepared my students for the AP English Literature & AP Language examinations as well as the SAT, ACT, and CHSPE tests. My students achieve high scores and outstanding grades. They also attend their dream school. I have edited thousands of student essays and papers as well as a very large number of college applications, personal statements, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations. My lessons are engaging and interactive. I provide detailed feedback after each and every session, offering my personal assessment of student progress and recommendations for continued growth. I work collaboratively with students and parents to achieve the highest levels of success. I have 5-star ratings and impeccable credentials and experience. I would love to help you achieve your dreams. Please reach out to me. Kind wishes, Phillip, AP/Honors English Literature-Language Ivy-Oxbridge Expert Tutor *Premium Quality * Top Value * Elite Service
Macroeconomics

Macroeconomics

I teach high school American History, European History, World History, Government, and Economics. I am a Teacher of the Year with 20+years experience and a degree from Oxford University. I make history and economics come alive and explain difficult concepts clearly. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

My expertise includes: personal statements, UCAS (UK) entrance essays, and Common App essays. My students have received acceptance letters from Harvard, Cal Tech, London School of Economics, UC Berkeley, Cornell, NYU, Johns Hopkins, Notre Dame, UIUC, UCLA, USC, UNC, UT, Texas A & M, and hundreds more. I mentor students throughout the entire college application process from strategizing, prioritizing, and goal setting to brainstorming, writing, and editing to create a polished masterpiece. We work intensively together on developing a unique voice through the personal essay. In many cases, students also work with me on developing and improving their resumes and curriculum vitae. I am an OxBridge & Ivy League School Graduate (Princeton and Oxford degrees with coursework at Harvard, Stanford, and Cambridge). I am also an award-winning AP English Teacher of the Year with 25+ years of professional educational experience in academia.
Phonics

Phonics

My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier phonics, reading, handwriting, and RICA Ivy-Oxbridge tutor who has successfully taught young children to read and improve their literacy. I am a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning Teacher of the Year. I have passed the RICA (Reading Instruction Competence Assessment) and possess professional clear Multiple and Single Subject teaching credentials (K-12). I have not only taught phonics and pronunciation to young children as well as to ESL (English as a Second Language) students of all ages including adults. I have also taught the RICA test to help adult students understand how to teach phonics and reading to children in an elementary education context. Depending on circumstances, some of the topics we can address include: *Letter Sounds *Segmenting & Blending *Digraphs *Graphemes *Fluency and Accuracy *Decoding & Encoding *Listening, Sequencing, and Sound Reproduction Skills My lessons are engaging and interactive. I provide detailed feedback after each and every session, offering my personal assessment of student progress and recommendations for continued growth. I work collaboratively with students and parents to achieve your goals and dreams. I have 5-star ratings and impeccable credentials and experience. I would love to help you open the door to the world of literacy. Please reach out to me. Kind wishes, Phillip, Phonics Reading Handwriting English RICA Ivy-Oxbridge Expert Tutor *Premium Quality * Top Value * Elite Service
Photography

Photography

I am a professional photographer. I served as an official photographer for some of Oxford University's most important events as well as a photojournalist for The Oxford Student as well as many university clubs and organizations. I have won multiple awards with my photographs. I have also taught photography and photojournalism for many years in the Beverly Hills Unified School District to a wide range of students. I have owned my own photo-video business for many years.
Physical Science

Physical Science

I have taught elementary school (Math, English, Social Studies, Science, and other subjects) for many years. I am a Teacher of the Year and possess a degree from Oxford University. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
Political Science

Political Science

I teach high school political science, American History, World History, Government, and Economics. I am a Teacher of the Year with 20+ years of teaching experience and a degree from Oxford University. I make political science come alive and explain dificult concepts clearly. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
Praxis

Praxis

I passed the Praxis test and am knowledgeable about its components. I am an Oxbridge and Ivy School Educated Apple Award Teacher of the Year with 20+ years of professional teaching experience. I have taught all subjects in K-6 including reading, phonics, writing, composition, children's literature, poetry, social studies, history, geography, science, math, etc. I hold a California Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a California Professional Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential in English, Social Studies, and Business/Technology. I have served as an award winning newspaper advisor, yearbook advisor, and broadcast journalism advisor and I have taught after school classes and clubs as well as summer school camps in creative writing, technology, business, and entrepreneurship.
Proofreading

Proofreading

My name is Phillip and I am a professional writer and editor, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and an award-winning Teacher of the Year. I have edited thousands of student essays and papers as well as a very large number of college applications, personal statements, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations. I work with students of all ages and on virtually any type of writing assignment. I will proofread, polish, and perfect your project and take a load off your shoulders so that you can achieve success. From essays and applications to research papers and theses to doctoral dissertations, I scrutinize every word and idea of your draft for expression, impression, clarity, structure, and argumentation with a fine-tooth comb. Every sentence and paragraph must flow. Every word must be precise and correct - no approximations. Organization and formatting must be impeccable. The thesis and argument needs to be precisely worded, eloquently articulated, and adroitly defended. In fact, if you want to achieve the highest level of success on your writing project, every aspect of the work needs close inspection from the macro to the micro level including (but not limited to) font, format, style, tone, diction, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and citations. Every rule of logical argumentation must also be followed and all extraneous verbiage must be surgically removed. In fact, it would take an entire lesson just to relate to you all the many nuances, processes, and skills necessary for a sterling professional edit of your project. Depending on your writing needs, I can help you with: 1. Content editing: content and ideas, entire document structure 2. Line editing: language, sentence structure, paragraph restructuring 3. Copy editing: grammar, syntax, stylistic consistency 4. Proofreading: surface errors, punctuation, stylistic inconsistencies, formatting, page numbers, references, etc. 5. Academic format: APA, MLA, Chicago Manual of Style, etc. Please reach out to me. I would be delighted to make your
PSAT

PSAT

My students: *Achieve top scores on standardized examinations! *Earn A’s on homework and writing assignments (essays, research papers, DBQs, etc.) *Win competitions, tournaments, debates, awards, honors, and distinctions! *Gain admission to their dream schools! *Ace interviews! *Earn degrees (bachelors, masters, and doctorates)! My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier PSAT tutor, professional writer and editor, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning Teacher of the Year. I have tutored thousands of students on the PSAT/SAT and edited thousands of student essays and papers as well as a very large number of college applications, personal statements, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations. The PSAT is a highly challenging and unique examination requiring a very specialized skillset to achieve success. The test makers have deliberately made the test difficult in order to separate average students from superior performers. Without sufficient preparation, students typically end up with mediocre results. Why? The test is loaded traps and alluring answer choices that defeat the mightiest of students. As a professional award-winning AP English Language/Literature and Composition teacher with years of successful experience working with high school students, I have systematically analyzed the PSAT inside and out to learn the secrets of success. In the process, I discovered the backstory of the test and its ultimate purpose. It’s not what you think. The PSAT is measuring your ability to analyze and synthesize complex arguments and subject matter across a very wide array of complex passages from history and literature to technology, science, and beyond. While the vocabulary is sometimes daunting, the most difficult aspect of the test for students is usually the depth of critical thinking required to perform at peak levels. In addition to time constraints, students must also dodge a plethora of common pitfalls. The PSAT literally has booby traps all over the place. It is a virtual minefield an
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier public speaking, debate, speech, and interview Ivy-Oxbridge expert tutor. As a former public speaker, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning Teacher of the Year with 25 + years of experience working with students of all ages, I have tutored many students in speech, debate, and interview skills so that they can achieve their dreams. Whether it is conducting research, writing a speech, delivering an address, or preparing for an interview, I will prepare you for the BIG EVENT. My lessons are engaging and interactive. I provide detailed feedback after each and every session, offering my personal assessment of student progress and recommendations for continued growth. I work collaboratively with students and parents to achieve the highest levels of success. I have 5-star ratings and impeccable credentials and experience. I would love to help you achieve your dreams. Please reach out to me. Kind wishes, Phillip, Public Speaking, Debate, Speech, Interview Ivy-Oxbridge Expert Tutor *Premium Quality * Top Value * Elite Service
Reading

Reading

I am a professional writer and I teach high school Composition, English, Literature, and ESL. I am a Teacher of the Year with 20+years of experience and a degree from Oxford University. I make reading, writing, and literature come alive and explain difficult concepts clearly. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
Regents

Regents

I am a Princeton and Oxford University graduate and an award-winning AP English & History teacher with 25+ years of professional experience preparing students for optimizing their performance on high stakes examinations like the state exams like the NY Regents, Massachusetts MCAS, Texas STAAR, and California CAASPP tests as well as the SAT. The NY REGENTS HS English Language Arts, Global History and Geography II, and US History and Government, high-stakes exam requires highly specialized skills and expert mentorship to successfully answer multiple challenging reading comprehension informational texts in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. The test is not only loaded with tricky multiple-choice questions, but it also requires the ability to analyze visual media, respond to literary compositions, and compose strong argumentative essays. Global History and Geography II not only requires a comprehensive understanding of key events, periods, themes, movements, persons, and concepts covering a lengthy timeline from classical civilizations and medieval, Renaissance periods, and the Age of Exploration and Colonization to the Age of Revolutions, World War I & II, the Cold War, and contemporary issues including globalization, environmentalism, and human rights. Students must successfully navigate 28 stimulus-based questions, answer CRQs (Constructed-Response Questions), and compose the EIE (Enduring Issues Essay) using historical documents. Finally, the US History and Government exam is comprised of multiple-choice and short-response questions as well as an extended essay. As a highly experienced tutor, I expertly guide students to a successful and satisfying outcome. I work intensively with my pupils to overcome all obstacles and barriers to the NY Regents English, Global History and Geography II, and the US History and Government exams so that they are fully prepared to perform optimally with confidence. Our interactive sessions are highly collaborative, using a combination of proven strategies custom-designed to engage s
Religion

Religion

My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier Bible/Christian Theology-History-Literature Ivy-Oxbridge tutor. I am a former pastor and adjunct religion university professor with an M.Div. from Princeton and an M.Phil. in ecclesiastical history from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. I was a member of the CS Lewis Society and the Tolkien Society at Oxford University and a member of the Christ Church College Choir (think Harry Potter). As a pastor, I have taught the Bible cover-to-cover multiple times. I have studied the Dead Sea Scrolls and other writings under the preeminent James Charlesworth, editor of the 2-volume Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, and world-famous scholar Elaine Pagels, a leading authority on Gnosticism at Princeton. I have substantial background in Christian theology and ecclesiastical history, counseling/pastoral care, apologetics, etc. My lessons are engaging and interactive. I provide detailed feedback after each and every session, offering my personal assessment of student progress and recommendations for continued growth. I work collaboratively with students and parents to achieve the highest levels of success. I have 5-star ratings and impeccable credentials and experience. I would love to help you achieve your goals and dreams. Please reach out to me. Kind wishes, Phillip, Bible/Christian Theology-History-Literature Ivy-Oxbridge Expert Tutor *Premium Quality * Top Value * Elite Service BACKGROUND *MSc (University of Oxford); MPhil (University of Edinburgh, Scotland - UK); M.Div. (Princeton Theological Seminary); Attended courses at Harvard Graduate School of Education, Stanford University, MIT, Cambridge University, and King’s College London. * Apple Award Teacher of the Year (Beverly Hills Unified School District) * 20+ years of instruction in K-12 schools (elementary, middle school, and high school) * English Teacher, History/Social Studies Teacher, English Learner instructor, & Technology/Multimedia/Business/Yearbook/Newspaper/Broadcasting Instructor * Professional Writer, Photo
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

My students: *Achieve top scores on standardized examinations! *Earn A’s on homework and writing assignments (essays, research papers, DBQs, etc.) *Win competitions, tournaments, debates, awards, honors, and distinctions! *Gain admission to their dream schools! *Ace interviews! *Earn degrees (bachelors, masters, and doctorates)! My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier SAT tutor, professional writer and editor, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning Teacher of the Year. I have tutored thousands of students on the SAT and edited thousands of student essays and papers as well as a very large number of college applications, personal statements, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations. The SAT is a highly challenging and unique examination requiring a very specialized skillset to achieve success. The test makers have deliberately made the test difficult in order to separate average students from superior performers. Without sufficient preparation, students typically end up with mediocre results. Why? The test is loaded traps and alluring answer choices that defeat the mightiest of students. As a professional award-winning AP English Language/Literature and Composition teacher with years of successful experience working with high school students, I have systematically analyzed the SAT inside and out to learn the secrets of success. In the process, I discovered the backstory of the test and its ultimate purpose. It’s not what you think. The SAT is measuring your ability to analyze and synthesize complex arguments and subject matter across a very wide array of complex passages from history and literature to technology, science, and beyond. While the vocabulary is sometimes daunting, the most difficult aspect of the test for students is usually the depth of critical thinking required to perform at peak levels. In addition to time constraints, students must also dodge a plethora of common pitfalls. The SAT literally has booby traps all over the place. It is a virtual minefield and if you d
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

My students: *Achieve top scores on standardized examinations! *Earn A’s on homework and writing assignments (essays, research papers, DBQs, etc.) *Win competitions, tournaments, debates, awards, honors, and distinctions! *Gain admission to their dream schools! *Ace interviews! *Earn degrees (bachelors, masters, and doctorates)! My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier SAT tutor, professional writer and editor, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning Teacher of the Year. I have tutored thousands of students on the SAT and edited thousands of student essays and papers as well as a very large number of college applications, personal statements, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations. The SAT is a highly challenging and unique examination requiring a very specialized skillset to achieve success. The test makers have deliberately made the test difficult in order to separate average students from superior performers. Without sufficient preparation, students typically end up with mediocre results. Why? The test is loaded traps and alluring answer choices that defeat the mightiest of students. As a professional award-winning AP English Language/Literature and Composition teacher with years of successful experience working with high school students, I have systematically analyzed the SAT inside and out to learn the secrets of success. In the process, I discovered the backstory of the test and its ultimate purpose. It’s not what you think. The SAT is measuring your ability to analyze and synthesize complex arguments and subject matter across a very wide array of complex passages from history and literature to technology, science, and beyond. While the vocabulary is sometimes daunting, the most difficult aspect of the test for students is usually the depth of critical thinking required to perform at peak levels. In addition to time constraints, students must also dodge a plethora of common pitfalls. The SAT literally has booby traps all over the place. It is a virtual minefield and if you d
SHSAT (NY HS admissions)

SHSAT (NY HS admissions)

The SHSAT, a challenging gateway examination to New York's elite public high schools, requires highly specialized skills and expert mentorship to successfully negotiate grammatical complexities and subtle nuances in reading comprehension for both prose and poetry. Possessing years of experience preparing students for the SHSAT, I fully equip my students for acceptance at NYC's top schools such as the Bronx High School of Science. As a graduate of Princeton and Oxford and an award-winning AP English Literature instructor with 25+ years of teaching experience, I expertly guide students to a successful and satisfying outcome. I work intensively with my pupils to overcome all obstacles and barriers to the SHSAT so that they are fully prepared to give their optimum performance with confidence. Our interactive sessions are highly collaborative, using a combination of proven strategies custom-designed to engage students, unlock their full potential, overcome their weaknesses, and build essential test-taking techniques to unlock their future. By offering interactive live feedback and a host of essential resources, I empower students to overcome the SHSAT so that they can achieve their dreams.
Social Studies

Social Studies

I teach high school social studies, political science, American History, World History, Government, and Economics. I am a Teacher of the Year with 20+ years of teaching experience and a degree from Oxford University. I make political science come alive and explain difficult concepts clearly. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I am a graduate of ACSA's Special Education Academy and have taken numerous graduate courses in Special Education. I have worked intensively with members of IEP committees (psychologists, counselors, administrators, teachers, parents, and students). As a teacher, I have provided accommodations and modifications of instruction for students with learning disabilities, autism, mobility issues, visual and auditory deficits, ED, etc. I have also taught GATE and gifted students in elementary, middle, and high school as well as Honors and AP students in addition to after school enrichment courses. I have served as a member of the District Gifted & Talented Education (GATE) Advisory Committee. I hold a Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Certificate from the University of California, San Diego Extension. Some of the many courses I have taken include: o Special Education Academy Graduate (Certificate) • Historical and Statewide Perspectives of Special Education • Assessment Procedural Safeguards, Special Education Terminology and the IEP • Preparation for Mediation and Due Process Hearings • Placement/Service Issues Procedural Safeguards related to Discipline • Special Education Transitions • Curriculum and Instruction for Special Education Students • Behavior and discipline issues • State and Federal Laws Affecting Special Education • Advocacy for Students with Disabilities • Current Issues • Funding • Multi-Agency Coordination • Human Resources & Credentialing Issues • Educational Reform Inclusive of Special Education • Accountability and Evaluation o Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Certificate - UCSD Extension: • Program Development for the Gifted • Strategies for Teaching the Gifted and Talented • Teaching the Gifted and Talented: Differentiating the Curriculum • Teaching the Gifted and Talented: Recognizing Individual Differences
Spelling

Spelling

My name is Phillip and I am a Spelling Rules/Vocabulary/Bee Competition Ivy-Oxbridge Expert Tutor. I am a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning AP English/Literature Teacher of the Year who has studied multiple languages including Latin, Greek, French, German, and Spanish. My spelling students: *Win competitions, tournaments, debates, awards, honors, and distinctions! *Earn A’s on homework and writing assignments (essays, research papers, DBQs, etc.) *Achieve top scores on standardized examinations! What do abacaxi, chiaroscurist, coelacanth, floccinaucinihilipilification, and onomatopoeia have in common? Only the best students in the world can successfully spell these words! If you like brainteasers, cryptograms, word puzzles, mind-boggling anomalies, and linguistic oddities, then you will definitely enjoy orthography, the art of correct spelling. For many students, spelling is like the legendary Gordian Knot: an intractable problem with no apparent solution. However, when equipped with solid lexicographical skills, syllabification strategies, and expert coaching, even the most unlikely hero can successfully navigate a daunting linguistic labyrinth. Spelling is an elite, high-level skill that requires not only a solid foundational knowledge of phonics, morphemes, and phonemes but also etymology, prefixes, suffixes, and root words. It also demands strong powers of concentration, right and left brain neurological connectivity, intellectual prowess, and competitive spirit. To achieve spelling success, you not only need to understand the basic rules but you also must know the exceptions. Studying etymology and prefixes/suffixes/stems is equally important. To reach the apex of achievement, you need someone who will deftly coach you in the art and craft of spelling who is adroit in all the following areas: *Dictionaries and Thesauri *Etymological Analysis & Linguistics *Pronunciation and Syllabification *Word Usage *Grammar and Part of Speech *Synonyms and Antonyms *Syntax and Di
SSAT

SSAT

My students: *Achieve top scores on standardized examinations! *Earn A’s on homework and writing assignments (essays, research papers, DBQs, etc.) *Win competitions, tournaments, debates, awards, honors, and distinctions! *Gain admission to their dream schools! *Ace interviews! *Earn degrees (bachelors, masters, and doctorates)! My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier SSAT tutor, professional writer and editor, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and award-winning Teacher of the Year. I have tutored thousands of students on the SSAT and edited thousands of student essays and papers as well as a very large number of college applications, personal statements, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations. My SSAT and ISEE students successfully achieve their goals and attend their dream schools. They have received acceptance letters to the following elite institutions and programs with my test prep tutoring, coaching, mentoring, and school application essay assistance (writing/essay): California (Campbell Hall, Harvard Westlake, Marymount, Notre Dame High School, Stanford Online High School), Florida (Nova Southeastern University), Maryland (Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth), New York (Dalton School, Horace Mann School), Texas (Academy of Sciences and Health Professions, Annunciation Orthodox School, Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, River Oaks Baptist School), and Washington (Seattle Academy, The Bush School, The Overlake School, University Preparatory School). The SSAT is a highly challenging and unique examination requiring a very specialized skillset to achieve success. The test makers have deliberately made the test difficult in order to separate average students from superior performers. Without sufficient preparation, students typically end up with mediocre results. Why? The test is loaded traps and alluring answer choices that defeat the mightiest of students. As a professional award-winning AP English Language/Literature and Composition teacher with years of successful experie
STAAR

STAAR

My name is Phillip and I am a top-tier STAAR, NYSTP Regents, FCAT, CAASPP, and standardized state exam Ivy-Oxbridge expert tutor who specializes in reading comprehension, writing/composition, history/social science, and science. I am an award-winning K-12 Teacher of the Year with 20+ years of teaching experience. I have administered and/or proctored most every K-12 educational assessment or its equivalent. The STAAR and other state academic readiness assessment examinations, require specialized skills and strategies to achieve top performance levels. I teach students test strategies and techniques to improve accuracy, speed, critical analysis, reading comprehension, vocabulary skills, etc. My lessons are engaging and interactive. I provide detailed feedback after each and every session, offering my personal assessment of student progress and recommendations for continued growth. I work collaboratively with students and parents to achieve the highest levels of success. I have 5-star ratings and impeccable credentials and experience. I would love to help you achieve your goals and dreams. Please reach out to me. Kind wishes, Phillip, STAAR/NYSTP Regents/FCAT/CAASPP/State Test Ivy-Oxbridge Expert Tutor *Premium Quality * Top Value * Elite Service
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have taught successful study habits and organizational skills to students with a variety of special circumstances. I am a Teacher of the Year with 20+ years of teaching experience and a degree from Oxford University. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
TEAS

TEAS

I'm an Ivy League and Oxbridge educated tutor and award-winning Teacher of the Year with 25+ years of successful experience (all levels) and hundreds of satisfied parents and students on Wyzant (5-Stars) with Top Reviews! As a former university professor, professional writer and editor (essays, theses, dissertations), and English/History instructor with a very strong academic background in the social sciences, humanities, and liberal arts, I provide expert coaching for the TEAS English and Reading sections (as well as a large number of additional standardized tests) with proven and effective strategies for success. My test specializations are English, Reading (Comprehension), Verbal Reasoning, and (Analytical) Writing, sections of virtually all standardized examinations
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I am an OxBridge & Ivy League School Graduate (Princeton and Oxford degrees with coursework at Harvard, Stanford, and Cambridge), as well as an award-winning AP English Teacher of the Year with 25+ years of professional experience with students attending top universities nationally and internationally every year. My expertise includes: master's and doctoral theses & dissertations, essay writing, creative writing (fiction), literature, proofreading, speech, debate, personal statements, college and internship applications, interview preparation, etc. Over the years, my students have received acceptances from hundreds of leading graduate programs, elite undergraduate schools, and top prestigious public, private, independent, and prep schools at elementary, middle, and high school levels. I have not only taken advanced coursework earning multiple graduate degrees at dissertation level in the United States and abroad but also worked extensively proofreading and editing students' compositions as well as personally mentoring students for high-stakes exams (including, but not limited to, the AP, ACT, IB, SHSAT, Regents NY, STAAR, PRAXIS, high school placement tests, ISEE, SSAT, etc.) in addition to tutoring essential writing skills (essays of all kinds, fiction, and non-fiction narratives, literary analysis, story writing, etc.). I have substantial experience working with international students and specialized training in ESL/EFL (offering assistance in all aspects of English including reading, conversational speech, and writing as well as preparing pupils for the TOEFL, and IELDT). I am a friendly, patient, and highly knowledgeable expert with a proven successful track record, unleashing students' full potential to achieve optimal performance. For example, my students have won the Fulbright Scholarship, the LaGuardia US History Research Competition (Essay), as well as placing at high levels in the World Scholar's Cup, the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the John Locke Institute essay competition, among many others. My s
TOEFL

TOEFL

I am a professional writer and I teach high school Composition, English, Literature, and ESL. I am a Teacher of the Year with 20+years of experience and a degree from Oxford University. I make reading, writing, and literature come alive and explain difficult concepts clearly. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
United States History

United States History

I am an OxBridge & Ivy League School Graduate (Princeton and Oxford degrees with coursework at Harvard, Stanford, and Cambridge), as well as an award-winning AP US History, European History, & World History Teacher of the Year with 25+ years of professional experience with students attending top universities nationally and internationally every year. My expertise includes: content mastery, test prep, essays and research papers, master's and doctoral theses & dissertations. Over the years, my students have received acceptances from hundreds of leading graduate programs, elite undergraduate schools, and top prestigious public, private, independent, and prep schools at elementary, middle, and high school levels. I have not only taken advanced coursework earning multiple graduate degrees at dissertation level in the United States and abroad but also worked extensively proofreading and editing students' compositions as well as personally mentoring students for high-stakes exams (including, but not limited to, the AP, ACT, IB, SHSAT, Regents NY, STAAR, PRAXIS, high school placement tests, ISEE, SSAT, etc.) in addition to tutoring essential writing skills (essays of all kinds, fiction, and non-fiction narratives, literary analysis, story writing, etc.). I have substantial experience working with international students and specialized training in ESL/EFL (offering assistance in all aspects of English including reading, conversational speech, and writing as well as preparing pupils for the TOEFL, and IELDT). I am a friendly, patient, and highly knowledgeable expert with a proven successful track record, unleashing students' full potential to achieve optimal performance. For example, my students have won the Fulbright Scholarship, the LaGuardia US History Research Competition (Essay), as well as placing at high levels in the World Scholar's Cup, the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the John Locke Institute essay competition, among many others. My students have also earned doctoral and master's degrees as well as published j
Video Production

Video Production

I am a Teacher of the Year in a top tier school district in the nation and have taught broadcasting and movie making to many students over the 20+ years of my career. I possess a California Professional Clear Single Subject credential in Business/Technology. I am a graduate of Oxford University where I was one of the official photographers and videographers for the university's most important events. I also have owned and operated my own photography and videography business for many years.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I am a professional writer and I teach high school Composition, English, Literature, and ESL. I am a Teacher of the Year with 20+years of experience and a degree from Oxford University. I make reading, writing, and literature come alive and explain difficult concepts clearly. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
World History

World History

I teach high school American History, World History, Government, and Economics. I am a Teacher of the Year with 20+years of teaching experience and a degree from Oxford University. I make history come alive and explain difficult concepts clearly. My personality is friendly and outgoing.
Writing

Writing

My students: *Earn A’s on homework and writing assignments (essays, research papers, DBQs, etc.) *Achieve top scores on standardized examinations! *Win competitions, tournaments, debates, awards, honors, and distinctions! *Gain admission to their dream schools! *Ace interviews! *Earn degrees (bachelors, masters, and doctorates)! My name is Phillip and I am a professional writer, editor, and tutor, a graduate of Oxford University and Princeton, and an award-winning Teacher of the Year. I have edited thousands of student essays and papers as well as a very large number of college applications, personal statements, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations. I work with students of all ages and on virtually any type of writing assignment. I will proofread, polish, and perfect your project and take a load off your shoulders so that you can achieve success. From essays and applications to research papers and theses to doctoral dissertations, I scrutinize every word and idea of your draft for expression, impression, clarity, structure, and argumentation with a fine-tooth comb. Every sentence and paragraph must flow. Every word must be precise and correct - no approximations. Organization and formatting must be impeccable. The thesis and argument needs to be precisely worded, eloquently articulated, and adroitly defended. In fact, if you want to achieve the highest level of success on your writing project, every aspect of the work needs close inspection from the macro to the micro level including (but not limited to) font, format, style, tone, diction, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and citations. Every rule of logical argumentation must also be followed and all extraneous verbiage must be surgically removed. In fact, it would take an entire lesson just to relate to you all the many nuances, processes, and skills necessary for a sterling professional edit of your project. Depending on your writing needs, I can help you with: 1. Content editing: content and ideas, entire document structure 2. Line editing: lang
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Experienced tutor

My son took a few lessons focusing on ISEE upper verbal and reasoning with Phillip. Phillip has done a great job teaching him how to improve his score from 5/6 to both 9s in the recent official test. I am very impressed. In addition, he always responses to my questions and concerns quickly. He summarizes what happens in the class right after each one and gives a plan for the next class. He is very encouraging and patient. I definitely recommend Phillip to anyone preparing ISEE exams.

Jenny, 29 lessons with Phillip

Professional and Engaging Tutor

Phillip B. worked with our son proofreading and editing his college admission essays. Phillip came highly recommended by friends who had used his SAT prep services, and we also whole heartedly recommend him as a tutor. Phillip responded to every communication promptly and managed lesson time efficiently. He was engaging and easy to work with, and helped our son organize and clarify his ideas without over taking the process. We will absolutely reach out to him again if we need future services.

Alisa, 6 lessons with Phillip

You won’t be disappointed! SAT ENGLISH and COLLEGE ESSAY

I could go on for days about our favorite tutor, Phillip! He is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and really cares about your child’s success with whatever subject he is helping them with. Simply put, if you are looking for a tutor that will take the time to understand your child’s learning style then Phillip is your tutor. I also loved he promptly sent out a detailed summery of his lesson with my son. Our journey started when we started looking for someone to help our son with The dreaded SAT test. Thank goodness we found Phillip. He and my son clicked immediately. They spent 7 months preparing for his SAT test. I’m happy to say with Phillip’s help my son’s SAT English score improved beyond our expectations! Next on our list was the daunting task of tackling college essays. Once again, Phillip was there to walk him through the process. I was confident after 7 months of tutoring with Phillip for his SAT test he had pretty good idea of who my son was. I felt this was important when it came to helping my son with his college essays. They spent the next 3 months brainstorming essay ideas, and proofreading my son’s rough drafts. The final product is amazing. I’m excited to report we just hit submit application to my son’s dream school! Thanks to Phillip my son hit submit with confidence.

Deb, 31 lessons with Phillip

Superb tutor

Phillip has been tutoring my son in writing for several months now. He was able to form a nice relationship with my son and engage him in a great way, to the point that he is actually looking forward to the lessons with Phillip. Normally my 7th grader son is quite resistant to writing or to any kind of tutoring. Now he enjoys it with Phillip and feel like his writing has gotten significantly better; overall, its just not as intimidating for him as it used to be. It is pretty impressive how Phillip managed to create such a positive relationship and leverage it to improve learning outcomes for my son. Much gratitude and highly recommend Phillip!

Milana, 21 lessons with Phillip

Knowledgable tutor, Makes math fun!

Phillip is helping me prepare for the Math CBEST. Math is a challenge for me and gives me anxiety, but Phillips's personable, and upbeat demeanor put me at ease. He not only went through the practice questions with me patiently but he provided me with several additional Math Review sheets on skills and formulas . I actually had fun doing math with him! I highly recommend him.

Mira, 3 lessons with Phillip

Just the tutor you need!

I needed to pass my TEAs exam to get into the nursing program at the college I want to go to. I struggled A LOT on the English subject and had only one more attempt to take and pass this exam or I would have to wait a very long time to take it again. After going through wyzant trying to find the tutor who fit my needs, I came across Phillip. He provided me all of the resources and information I needed to have a clear understanding In English. With his patience, reliability, and knowledge, I was able to pass my exam. My score improved from the 50s to a score in the 70s. He is just the tutor you need.

Jocelyn, 4 lessons with Phillip

great teacher!

Phillip is super but what he does. He’s able to keep my daughter on task and inspire her at the same time.

Beth, 5 lessons with Phillip

Very competent tutor

I was impressed about his credentials at first in choosing Phillip as my son's SAT ELA tutor and he did not disappoint me. Initially, I've considered one of those expensive academy but, I'm glad that I've made right decision in choosing Phillip. Phillip was quick to catch my son's weakness and focused on them on each sessions. Now knowing why my son is making same mistakes again and again, and how to look for them made tremendous difference on his performance. I can see my son improving after each sessions. SAT isn't something he fears anymore. Phillip is very likable and makes the lessons fun for his students. I am very happy about my experience with Phillip. I highly recommend him.

Joy, 19 lessons with Phillip

Excellent SAT/ACT tutor

Phillip worked my son to prep him for the English section of the SAT/ACT. He was extremely helpful and patient with my son explaining the process and which test may be a better fit for him. He followed up immediately after the session and sent my son tips/practice tests to review before their next session. I found Phillip was very quick to respond when my son or myself asked him question. I would highly recommend Phillip… I think he is a wonderful tutor!

Lisa, 18 lessons with Phillip

Highly Recommended ERB/ISEE Tutor

Phillip tutored my son for the verbal section of the ERB/ISEE exam. He did a wonderful job. My son looked forward to his lessons with Phillip and felt that he learned a lot, both from the lessons themselves and from the practice material Phillip that provided. My son did quite well on the test and was accepted to his top choice school in NYC. I recommend Phillip without hesitation.

Joshua, 6 lessons with Phillip
Hourly Rate: $125
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