Top AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving New York City
Gabriela: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Michael: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
...proponent of thinking outside the box. In tutoring, my motto is "teach a student to fish and they possess improved test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in ACT/SAT test preparation as well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside from a substantial knowledge of all subjects, a "bag of tricks" made up of pneumonic devices, preparation skills, and exercises in focus/concentration. With any session, my goal is to deconstruct seemingly difficult concepts into more digestible...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Sandy: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
I am Ivy League educated and have the tools to help students achieve academic success. I am committed to education and inspiring students to achieve a lifelong love of learning and confidence from realizing they can achieve their goals. ... Individualize material and approach for each student.... Introduce ourselves, and go over our preferences and styles.... Teach him to learn critical thinking and enjoy learning.... Break down the activity into smaller goals.... Discuss the reading passage...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Finance, Management
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
Ashton: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
I received my bachelor's degree in computer science and mathematics from the University of Rochester, and am currently pursuing a master's degree in cybersecurity at Rutgers University. I have experience tutoring math at the middle school and high school levels, particularly algebra and related topics. In tutoring I believe the most important thing is that the student understand *why* something is the case, rather than just *that* it is. This is crucial to forming a...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science
Zach: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
...was something I cared deeply about. I tutored my way through college at Wesleyan University, where I graduated with Honors. Now with five years of experience, I am prepared to teach on a wide range of subjects in a variety of styles. When not tutoring, I am a playwright and lyricist, working on my second musical; a drummer playing shows throughout the city; and an amateur media theorist saving up for graduate school.
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750
Jessica: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
I'm a student at NYU working on my BM in Vocal Performance. I'm energetic, cheerful, competitive, and I like thinking outside the box. I love figuring things out and learning things and am excited to get to know and teach you!
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New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Voice and Opera
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 750
Megan: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
Hello! I am an undergraduate student at Northeastern University majoring in Speech Language Pathology. I enjoy working with individuals to build upon their strengths and give them the tools they need to succeed. I have good study and organizational skills, and I have many tips and tricks to help individuals improve test scores. I really enjoy helping people to reach their full potential in each subject area, and I will do my best to explain...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Speech Language Pathology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Noah: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
...arts subjects (writing skills, critical reading, etc.) and also have a history of success on multiple standardized tests, having scored in at least the 98th percentile on the ISEE, ACT, SAT, and LSAT. While in college, I was president of the Tufts Debate Team for 2 years, have traveled internationally competing in debate tournaments, and tutored extensively on campus. I have years of experience teaching students of all ages in different subjects, and I am...
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Tufts University - Bachelors, International Relations/Arabic
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Bradley: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
...rewards from their persistence. I have worked with several students who were scoring in the seventies on tests and quizzes when I started working with them who then began to see dramatic results with scores in the nineties in a fairly short time. I make use of various tools like mnemonic devices and English word derivatives to make vocabulary and form-memorization easier. I also have students draw charts showing the patterns and similarities among various...
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Greek and Latin literature
SAT Verbal: 720
Dylan: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
...couple this with contextual information. Again, if a student can learn the greater importance of an event or of an author's main argument and styles, they learn more than basic information to repeat in a test: they begin to master the information and use it to approach new material with greater preparedness. I always want the learner's outcome to be a compoundable skill. For students learning to read and write better, I believe it's all...
Education & Certification
Fordham College at Lincoln Center - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Performance in Romance Languages
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
Jennifer: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
...a grant writer and a program and case manager for New York City-based non-profits. I graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelors in Science in International Politics, with a concentration in International Security Studies. I have extensive experience tutoring high school and college-level Spanish. I have also taught English, Writing, and Editing to middle school and high school students. As a writer-by-trade, I can help students improve the style and structure of their writing, as...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, International Politics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 770
Rebecca: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
...am a graduate of Purchase College with a double major in creative Writing and Journalism. I have been a private tutor for the past three years, tutoring math, English, and writing. I like to encourage my students to learn the broader reasons why an answer is right or wrong, so that they can learn a strategy to help them in the future with homework and tests instead of memorizing a specific set of rules. I...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Purchase College - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Jordy: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
...in on, not only academic skills, but also time management, organization, and maintaining a sense of personal calm. In fact, I love the entire college application process because I think of it not as an opaque, mysterious world of judgment behind closed doors, but as the first opportunity in a student's life to find the perfect fit. The combination of test scores and personal statement should be seen as a contribution to a conversation that...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature, Art History
Harvard University - Master of Fine Arts, Acting
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
Luiza: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
...life situations or problems. This approach fosters an interdisciplinary vision of the subjects I teach, and has enabled me to successfully support students in a variety of academic subjects, such as language arts, math, and science. I love helping students see the connections and intersections between different subjects. I believe knowledge and skill in one subject can strengthen knowledge and skill in another, a belief that is reflected in my multidisciplinary academic background. In short,...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Science, Neuroscience
Kathryn: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
...in International Studies and French. I love learning, reading, and exploring the world around me through kayaking, skiing, hiking, and biking! I am also an avid opera fan and enjoy the fine arts in general. Languages and different cultures have always been a passion of mine, and I love to make connections from around the world in my learning and teaching. I enjoy tutoring French at all levels. Reading and writing are favorite pastimes of...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies and French; Minors in German, Arabic, African Studies
Anmol: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
My life revolves around excitement and a lack of complacency. I always want to be somewhere or do something that I have not yet achieved. I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Leonard: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
...defend their answers which teaches them that the correct response is often less important than the reasoning used to reach said response. I honestly believe that anyone can learn anything given enough time and patience. I try my best to not only be a teacher but also a role model to my students and to interact with them as people not just clients. Most importantly, I believe that being challenging, but also patient and supportive...
Education & Certification
Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Math
Abigayl: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
I enjoy helping people learn and thrive. I have a Bachelor's Degree in English Education and a Master's Degree in Special Education. Since teaching for over 19 years, I've learned that there are many styles of learning and that earning can be a lot of fun. There are many techniques and strategies that I have enjoyed sharing with my students to give them confidence in reading, writing, public speaking, and more. Some of my personal...
Education & Certification
Long Island University-C W Post Campus - Bachelor of Education, English
Hofstra University - Masters in Education, Special Education
Frank: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
...arts institution according to U.S. News and World Report. After graduating cum laude and with departmental honors from Williams, I spent two years teaching at Portsmouth Abbey School, New England's premiere co-ed Catholic boarding school. While at the Abbey, I taught two sections of sophomore Humanities (a Western "great books" course stretching from St. Paul's "Letter to the Romans" and Augustine's "Confessions" to Marx's "The Communist Manifesto" and Freud's "Civilization and Its Discontents") and one...
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Williams College - Bachelors, English/History/Jewish Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Kara: New York City AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in New York, NY
...thinking skills helped me to be more creative and set myself apart in many of my applications to college, so I am passionate about helping students of any age to become stronger writers. I am also passionate about enhancing students' skills in critical thinking, especially through STEM topics, which can set students up for success in any difficult course or standardized test. I hope to instill a strong appreciation for education and learning within each...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720
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