Award-winning PhD educator: English, reading, writing, ACT,(P)SAT
I have 17 years of experience in education, serving as an English teacher, assistant principal, principal, curriculum director, and educational consultant. My Bachelor's degree is in English Language and Literature for secondary education, my Master's degree is in literature, and my Education Specialist degree and Ph.D. are both in educational leadership. I hold an active teaching certificate in both English and psychology for grades 6-12, my administrative certificate spans grades K-12,...
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Amazing tutor
We've tried several tutors before, including Varsity Tutors. :) Phillip is outstanding. He works together with your child analyzing every aspect of the question and answers options. Unlike other tutors who spend first 30 minutes talking about how great they are, he started with introduction of strategies and techniques to be used when working on the SAT. We all are very pleased with the process, no wasted time, very encouraging and engaging studies. If you are looking for a professional to really help your child, Phillip should be your choice.
Olga, 6 lessons with PhillipTutor responded:Olga, thank you for such a wonderful vote of confidence! I feel fortunate to have been able to work with your daughter, and I was delighted to hear how well she did on the SAT as her hard work certainly paid off!
great teacher. extreme helpful
Phillip was very helpful to my son who was writing an essay on a novella. He helped him find evidence supporting his thesis and tie his ideas together in an organized way. My son reported back to me, “he’s really teaching me how to write .” We are very impressed with Phillip’s instruction.
Lenore, 11 lessons with Phillip
Excellent Teacher!
Phillip helped my son with corrections and improvements on one of his AP English Language essays. Phillip analyzed his writing and gave him thoughtful & knowledgeable feedback on ways to improve his essay as well as helpful advice on how to improve his writing skills. My son came away from the lesson feeling very motivated. We are very grateful to Phillip for his help.
Valerie, 1 lesson with PhillipTutor responded:Valerie, your son was such a delight to work with as he was open to feedback and diligently took notes on our conversation in order to implement the improvements we discussed and to guide his ongoing growth as a writer. Plus, he came into the lesson with notable skill, and I was excited to help him take the next step with his craft. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness.
Excellent teacher!
Phillip is an excellent teacher. He is very good at explaining things, and he is extremely patient. I would recommend him highly.
Sameer, 1 lesson with PhillipTutor responded:Thank you, Sameer! Your daughter quickly grasped the concepts related to rhetorical analysis writing, which will help her perform well on both the SAT Essay and the AP Language and Composition Exam!
Writing
Phillip tutored my son for one of his history papers. Phillip was not given the topic until the last minute, yet he offered great comments and stimulated thoughts for my son to go for next step. Phillip was very patient and really mastered the skill of effective commutations.
Sophie, 1 lesson with PhillipTutor responded:Thank you, Sophie, for your thoughtful review as I enjoyed serving as a thinking partner for your son as he formulated his main points for his history essay. I particularly appreciated how deeply he considered the topic and how he developed nuanced support for his emerging argument. He is certainly a talented and engaging student!
great teacher. extreme helpful
My son had to write an essay on the Canterbury Tales for a sophomore English class. Phillip was prepared for the session and had reviewed the tales in advance. He helped with analysis, adding supporting details, and organizing the main points. I would unequivocally recommend him.
Lenore, 11 lessons with PhillipTutor responded:Lenore, I had a blast helping your son polish his Canterbury Tales draft for class. He exhibited such great energy for the topic, and he did a terrific job communicating his ideas in his writing. I will happily assist on any future projects, and I sincerely appreciate your recommendation!
Great lesson!
We went over my AP Lang rhetorical analysis and Mr.P gave me some really beneficial insight about my writing. He also provided other prep materials to help me prepare for the test in May.
Xiumei, 21 lessons with PhillipTutor responded:I am glad we were able to meet and work on rhetorical analysis writing for the upcoming AP Language and Composition Exam. I have enjoyed seeing your writing develop over these past several months as you continue to improve the depth of your ideas and the sophistication of your analysis. Keep up the great work!
Highly knowledgeable and skilled teacher
Phillip is great teacher! He knows the subject and knows how to teach. His sessions are packed with valuable information. We enjoy each and every lesson with Phillip as he has so much to offer. Can't ask for more!
Lily, 5 lessons with PhillipTutor responded:Thank you, Lily. I have relished the opportunity to help your daughter prepare for the AP Language and Composition Exam as she takes learning seriously and catches on to the concepts quickly. I appreciate how readily she has incorporated feedback into her work as she has shown tremendous growth in a short period of time.
Very knowledgeable tutor.
Phillip was great he reviewed essay structure with my son who will be taking the AP language and composition test. Greatly appreciated his flexibility with scheduling.
Jaye, 1 lesson with PhillipTutor responded:I am glad I was able to meet with your son and help him gain a better understanding of what AP Language and Composition Exam essay readers are looking for in student responses to the essay prompts. I perhaps have never worked with a student who picked up the information as quickly as your son did, which was really impressive!
Phillip is outstanding teacher.
My daughter got SAT reading lessons with Phillip. After 1st lesson, she already has changed her views on the SAT test. Phillip taught strategies and she can apply it to the test immediately. My kid and I are satisfied with his lessons.
Sumun, 6 lessons with PhillipTutor responded:Sumun, I really appreciate your feedback as it has meant a great deal to me to help your daughter improve her skills and boost her confidence in relation to the SAT. She is a diligent, attentive student with a terrific attitude who will certainly do well when she takes the SAT in the near future!
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