Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Manhattan, NY

I am a passionate tutor with a BA in English Language & Literature. I especially love creative writing, poetry in particular, but am qualified to tutor in a variety of subjects. I also have plenty of experience with disability accommodations, adaptations, and assistive tech (including AAC) that may be useful in tutoring for some students.

...from first-grade students memorizing their first set of vocabulary words to gifted middle schoolers working three grades ahead in language arts to stressed-out seniors applying to college. No matter the age or subject at hand, I try to bring a sense of process and purpose to my sessions, creating original lesson plans to supplement class materials. My ideal session ends with a student understanding not only individual problems, but also connecting concepts to other coursework,...

...with difficult students and set proper boundaries. I have also done extended work with graduate students assisting with thesis papers in English literature. My warm and attentive manner, coupled with my sensitivity to the needs of the student, sets me apart as a tutor and allows me to put students at ease and create a dynamic of partnership rather than of authority. I offer a patient, rigorous, tutoring style that focuses on allowing the student...

...for reading and writing started very early, and because I am interested in all forms of literature and had a strong French language background, I moved towards Comparative Literature and became a "generalist." I get a great deal of pleasure from empowering students to discover new perspectives and understand new things. I believe that everyone can learn and that we all learn in different ways, at different speeds, and with different goals and results. This...

...and earned my Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Connecticut. Growing up with younger siblings, I've always enjoyed teaching and tutoring and find it comes naturally. My subject matter expertise is Reading, Writing, and Elementary Mathematics. I pride myself on inspiring a relaxed environment driven by patience. I like to assess each student individually to customize my tutoring approach. Overall, I make a concerted effort to make learning fun, engaging, and accessible.

...am a current student at Williams College double majoring in chemistry and Arabic studies concentrating in public health on a pre-med track. I speak English and Latvian fluently, and am learning Arabic and French. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I especially enjoy tutoring in the sciences because I feel that introducing students to the sheer amount of what is possible in the sciences is an amazing opportunity. I feel that an introduction...

...Honors Society, I have spent a number of hours helping high school students with their AP Chemistry coursework. I also have a younger brother in seventh grade and I've helped him with understanding math concepts such as slope, probability and word problems. Finally, I did an extensive research project for three years in high school where I studied Nanoparticle Based Drug Delivery as a treatment for cancer. When presenting this topic to my peers, I...

...I have extensive experience tutoring students in SAT/ACT prep, AP test prep, writing and reading comprehension, and math. As a tutor, I make it my priority to focus on each specific problem while also making sure that the student understands the broader concepts as a whole. In high school I tutored my sports teammates as well as younger students who needed assistance editing and workshopping essays. I am currently enrolled as an applied accounting and...

...particularly love tutoring students in Social Studies as well as Language Arts. I love tutoring Social Studies because when told, taught, and studied correctly, history can be the most thrilling story. I believe tutoring should be a rigorous but fun experience where both the tutor and student feel comfortable with each other. The first thing I do when I meet a new student is get to know their passions, interests, and experiences so I can...

...competition that I am a part of to help build in the beginning months of the year and schools across the nation come to compete. I am the President of Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc. that focuses on child abuse and is a non-profit organization. I have been tutoring since I was a freshman in high school for children from Pre-K all the way to eleventh grade. Having a vast background in learning centers such...

...worked in various capacities, including as an assistant in the Athletic Department and as a mentor with Girls Who Code and CodeNation, where I developed and taught coding lessons. I particularly enjoy tutoring coding and art because they provide students with creative and analytical tools. My teaching philosophy focuses on creating an engaging, supportive learning environment through project-based learning. I aim to make students feel valued and capable. Outside of academia, I am committed to...

...service and also help me make a lasting impact on society. What better profession would allow me to make a difference everyday than teaching? With that in mind, I returned to school at Kean University where I majored in English and Secondary Education and obtained my post-baccalaureate teacher's certification. Since then I have had the opportunity and experience teaching students at every grade level, from 6-12 over the past five years. While I have tutored...

...classroom teacher, I now tutor SAT Critical Reading, Writing, Literacy, History, and Japanese. Writing is my favorite subject to tutor. I enjoy the fact that even the most dense research assignment asks the writer to take a stand. Very few subjects ask for a student's opinion, but writing asks for just that. I like guiding students to figuring out the right answer, instead of telling them. Working with students and prompting them to what they...

...Aria Hansen, a first-year student majoring in English at Columbia University in the City of New York. I specialize in reading comprehension, language arts, and test prep, in addition to American Sign Language. I love everything from reading and writing to art and music. Being a creative person, although I loved learning, I found it hard to stay engaged with my work when it was taught in a standard way. Therefore, I hope to help...

I am a freshman at Johns Hopkins! I love to tutor a variety of subjects, and I am an avid reader! I've always wanted to be a tutor because of the impact that student tutors have had in my life whenever I had to understand a particularly difficult topic.

I have taught intellectual property law for the past two years and SAT preparation for the past 10 years. I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.... My teaching philosophy is to help empower students to stay calm and use what information they know to arrive at the correct answers on tests through...

...or real-life examples. Having recently taken both the ACT and SAT multiple times, I am familiar with both exams and know what it takes to do well on them. I am also familiar with the college application process, as I was going through it myself a two years ago. Many rounds of editing my own essays has taught me how to effectively structure both the essays and supplements. I love helping students learn and reinforce...

...the hardships and joys of this work, and I'm sensitive to the fact that each person has a unique relationship to writing. My role as your tutor is to impart knowledge and skills, but also to foster strength and confidence in every individual I teach. I design tailor-made lessons, readings, and assignments to cater directly to your needs and aspirations in order to make this work not only easier for you, but also fun, exciting,...

...lived with host families and tutored several young children under the age of ten. I have also mentored undergraduate college students and help international students from China with improving their English. As a linguist, I understand the challenges of mastering one's first and second languages, which is why I specialize in German and English. Reaching educational goals is something I highly value in myself as well as others. I find tutoring to be a fulfilling...

...test for the SAT, SAT subject tests, AP tests, and ACTs. I was greatly helped by my academic mentors back then and would love to help you out now if you need assistance with that process. I've tutored in a variety of subjects for several years, including algebra, Spanish, Python, and U.S. civics, and I'm a strong believer in everyone getting the academic help they need. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need...