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Best English tutor ever!
Deborah, 34 lessons with PhillipPhillip has been tutoring both my high school sons for the last year and a half. They are each different writers so I can write from the perspective of two different types of tutoring that Phillip provides. For my older son, he is able to help in fine tuning and teaching the more nuanced touches of a finished paper. For my younger son, he helped greatly with organization and structuring his papers. After just a few lessons, my younger son has improved 10 fold. He is more confident and earning...
I have over two decades of experience in education, serving as an AP English teacher, assistant principal, principal, curriculum director, and education consultant. My Bachelor's degree is in English Language & Literature, my Master's degree is in Literature, and my Education Specialist degree and Ph.D. are both in Educational Leadership. I am a certified teacher in both English and psychology for grades 6-12, and my administrative certificate spans grades K-12. I have been tutoring high...
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Best English tutor ever!
Phillip has been tutoring both my high school sons for the last year and a half. They are each different writers so I can write from the perspective of two different types of tutoring that Phillip provides. For my older son, he is able to help in fine tuning and teaching the more nuanced touches of a finished paper. For my younger son, he helped greatly with organization and structuring his papers. After just a few lessons, my younger son has improved 10 fold. He is more confident and earning As in English! Phillip is always incredibly responsive and accommodating with online appointment times. He always gives a thoughtful and detailed update after each lesson. Probably the best compliment though is that both my boys think he is the best tutor they have ever had. According to them, he is the GOAT!
Deborah, 34 lessons with PhillipTutor responded:Wow! Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback as I've really enjoyed working with both boys these past couple years. You are correct that they have different personalities and writing styles, but they are both terrific students and impressive human beings. I look forward to continuing to help them further strengthen their writing skills as they push towards even higher degrees of sophistication.
Amazing tutor
I have had the pleasure of working with Phillip as a tutor for my daughter, and the results have been nothing short of amazing. Writing has been a challenge for her, but Phillip's patience, dedication, and thoughtful approach have made all the difference. His persistence has not only helped her improve her writing skills, but also developed a genuine love for literature. The progress she has made is remarkable. We are so incredibly grateful for his support!
P, 54 lessons with Phillip
The absolute best tutor for essay writing
Phillip was encouraging and provided my son with a wealth of helpful advice on how to improve his essay technique for the AP English Language exam. He also provided guidance on essay structure and how to go about supporting his points through a detailed analysis of the evidence. My son is excited to continue working with Phillip. We are grateful to have found the right tutor- Thank you!!!
Grace, 2 lessons with Phillip
Great!
Philip is wonderful. He is knowledgeable, perceptive in his analysis and guidance, and very helpful in providing example essays that he breaks down and analyzes with you. He is also enthusiastic and encouraging. I really enjoyed working with him!
Nicola, 23 lessons with Phillip
Patient and uplifting
He is trustworthy and has an outstanding ability to connect with young people. He put my daughter at ease and within a few minutes she opened up to share her work product so that they could then meticulously identify areas where she could improve. He left her feeling motivated to work hard and she was happier than I have seen her in several weeks. She worked toward the assignment after this lesson concluded with a renewed positive attitude. Highly recommend.
Alexa, 2 lessons with Phillip
11th hour savior!
Select jumped into an AP literature, essay a few days before it was due and supported my daughter with time together her evidence to connect to her thesis statement. He was incredibly hands-on and supportive of her work. I’m definitely looking forward to using phillip again!
Sarah, 1 lesson with Phillip
Great SAT tutor
My 9th-grader began working with Phillip on SAT preparation three months ago and enjoyed her experience. Phillip explains concepts clearly, offers plenty of practice examples and supplementary materials (that he authored!) to reinforce knowledge. Not only does Phillip prepare my daughter for the test, he also helps her build solid foundation, which tremendously boosts her confidence! Look forward to working with Phillip in the future.
Elena, 11 lessons with PhillipTutor responded:I really appreciate your thoughtful feedback, Elena! Your daughter has been a joy to work with, and every week, I look forward to our meetings as she is such an eager learner who is fully engaged and dedicated to continuous improvement! I also can't wait for her next PSAT, so she can show off everything she has learned!
Amazing AP English tutor!
Phillip is a patient, creative, and very logical person. He is always prepared and very knowledgeable. I am a STEM person and English was never my favorite subject. To top it all, my internship made me miss one day of school during which I had the English class. With Phillip I caught up on my classmates and I analyzed the texts in a completely different way than I was doing it in class. His way made sense and it helped me remember the books I read. With his help I became so much better at analysis and essay writing and start having A+ s. It was not grade inflation. I really became a stronger student and to my parents’ amazement I scored a 5 on the AP language. I continued preparing with Phillip for my AP Literature test. I scored great on the pre-tests and felt confident after taking the AP Lit test. Thank you so much!
Andree, 52 lessons with PhillipTutor responded:Thank you so much for this wonderful testimonial! For these past two years, I have looked forward to our weekly meetings every Friday evening as we worked through the content and test preparation for both AP Language and AP Literature! You are an intelligent, insightful, witty, and invested student with a bright future ahead. Even though you may be mostly drawn to STEM fields, don't discount your knack for literature and writing as you have developed a strong skill set in both areas. All the best to you in college and beyond!
Great tutor
Phil was very professional. knowledgeable and informative. He patiently answered each question I had. I had fun learning about grammar with Phil in a professional environment.
DAN, 1 lesson with PhillipTutor responded:I really appreciate your feedback, Dan, and I loved seeing your passion for the English language! You should be proud of the progress you've made with your command of grammatical conventions, and I have full faith you will stay on your trajectory of growth because your commitment to self-improvement is abundantly clear in your words and actions. All the best for a bright future!
Knowledgeable and experienced tutor
Phillip helped my son for his SAT test. My son improved remarkably his score both in math and English. He is very patient with kids and very flexible for making appointments. I highly recommend him.
Samar, 22 lessons with PhillipTutor responded:I appreciate your feedback, Samar, as your son has been terrific to work with! He is motivated, coachable, and works hard to improve. I am looking forward to seeing how much higher he can lift his SAT score.
