Top High School English Tutors serving New York City

Jessica: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...requirement at the University prior to matriculating, I was the first freshman tutor to be accepted into this selective program. The tutoring program involved a preliminary peer-tutor training course prior to beginning tutoring, in order to certify that I had the appropriate background to provide professional feedback to fellow students on their literary works and projects. After graduation, I worked for a full-service learning center where I created and implemented high school lesson plans for...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, History
Nova Southeastern University - PHD, Medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760

Diptesh: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Kelsey: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...State University before going on to study her Master's of Business & Science in Analytics at Rutgers University. As a lifelong student, she loves tutoring to help others feel passionate about their own educational paths. Kelsey still attributes her academic successes to the study tactics she developed during her formative elementary and high school years, and she believes that all students (regardless of their field of focus) need to build a solid foundation in writing,...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Caitlin: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...NYC--primarily English but also history and AP economics. As a teacher, I was nominated and accepted as a Learning Partners Program Model Teacher. I have tutored a variety of subjects although I particularly love English, writing skills, and Algebra. I love taking a skill and breaking it down to its component parts and helping students figure out where the gaps are in their comprehension. One of my proudest accomplishments was teaching an algebra Regents repeater...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Economics
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Science, Special Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctor of Philosophy, Education

Hannah: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...looking for help with your reading comprehension and writing skills, interested in growing your vocabulary and perfecting your grammar, or need some help with English class, literary analysis, or essay editing, I would love to help bring out the best in you as a reader and writer. If you're in the first few levels of French study and would like help improving your spoken, written, and reading skills, I can help with that, too. If...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelors, Music
ACT English: 31
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 750

Catherine: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...answers allow me to tell great stories and (hopefully) increase the level of knowledge among the public. As a recent student myself, I understand how the pressures of school can sometimes work against your innate curiosity. As a tutor, my goal is of course to help you maximize your success in school and standardized tests. But it's also (again, hopefully) to make room for curiosity, and to remind students, at least a little bit, about...
Education & Certification
University of Tulsa - Bachelors, Economic, English, Math minor
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism - Masters, Health and science journalism
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Lyall: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...am excited to help students preparing for the SAT/ACT this summer/fall. In addition to SAT tutoring, I have experience coaching high school debate and am passionate about finding ways to simplify test-taking concepts so that they can become second nature to students approaching the process. I am a strong believer in the notion that standardized test taking is a learnable skill and believe I can effectively help students get into a mindset conducive to their...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770

Max: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...candidate at Columbia University. I have over 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience, and I'm excited to work with you to address your specific needs! I was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I spend two years teaching English in the public...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Medicine, Neurobiology and Behavior
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Nick: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...all ages, and helping young people on their own personal paths to success. I'm a huge baseball fan (my team is the San Francisco Giants), and am passionate about my craft of working professionally in theatre and film. In working with students, I'm all about working hard on the goals we set together, while having a good time. I like to take the pressure of the student's shoulders, instead focusing on equipping students with the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32

Samantha: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...eye for detail. I don't believe in giving anything less than 110% of my time and effort, especially when understanding the needs of my students. I coincidentally also happen to adore alliteration, fancy fairytales, and constantly consume coffee. I'm currently available full-time as a tutor in a wide range of subjects, though my availability may become more limited in the coming months as my daytime employment changes. I am available by both phone and email; my...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Katherine "Kat": New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...currently have the privilege of studying psychology, teacher preparation, and musical theater. Simply-put, I am a dedicated student who understands other students and wants to help them learn. I enjoy working with students as it allows me to get to know them and facilitate their growth. I pride myself on my patience and kindness. Furthermore, I am fiercely committed to my students and look forward to finding new ways to make our meetings fun and...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Current Undergrad, Psychology (with minors in Musical Theater and Teacher Preparation)
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 36

Grace: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...Studies. I have been tutoring for seven years and I have worked with students of all ages - from Kindergarteners to other college students. Tutoring brings me so much joy, and I consider myself to be a compassionate and enthusiastic teacher. While I am personally most passionate about subjects in the humanities, such as English, History, and Foreign Languages, I enjoy all of the subjects that I tutor and hope that my students will come...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Ben: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...Beta Kappa from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. I scored exceptionally well on my SAT and earned a perfect score in the writing section. At Columbia, I took a wide variety of courses in areas ranging from computer science, calculus, and statistics to philosophy and political theory. My previous teaching and mentoring experiences include working as a volunteer math tutor at Columbia’s Double Discovery Center and as an editor at the...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
University of Cambridge - Unknown, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 780

Ashfaque: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
I am a skilled, metropolitan, and hardworking individual who is able to communicate effectively with people in a friendly manner. I am an extremely fast learner with proficient computer skills and am able to integrate myself into a new work environment with ease. In addition, I am also an excellent writer and am able to adequately compose a formal letter to another body. I dedicate myself fully to any job I take on and will...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700

Emily : New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...of Chicago going into my sophomore year. I'm working towards a double major in public policy and international relations with a minor in Middle Eastern studies, and I hope to go to law school after I graduate. I've done paid and volunteer tutoring for three years, across a range of ages and subjects. I've earned consistently high scores on my ACT and AP tests, and I'm comfortable teaching advanced math (up to calculus 3), biology...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

Naftali: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...Test Prep in the past. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and Writing. In my experience, there is no best approach for how to tutor students. Every student is different and should be taught in a way that helps them better understand both the subject matter in front of them and themselves as a student. I believe that the healthy combination of creativity and patience can lead...
Education & Certification
New York University - Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Math: 740

Sarah: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...Art in creative writing, with a focus on nonfiction. I have taught in the Columbia Summer High School Program and other Columbia programs, helping students of all abilities with all genres of creative writing, and with reading comprehension. These have been relatively small classes, where I have had the opportunity to get to know my students and provide advice and guidance based on my own academic career. I love helping students in all aspects of...
Education & Certification
Davidson College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Verbal: 790
SAT Writing: 800

Daniel: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...today. Deficit learning focuses on what a student doesn't know, what (s)he isn't able to do. This kind of instruction can be overwhelming for some students. That's why I've dedicated myself as a tutor to reversing this trend, and encouraging students to recognize the skills they already have, and use them to solve new, bigger problems. I've worked with students as young as five years old, all the way to graduate students working on their...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Education Studies - English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740

Nicholas: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
Hey! I've recently moved to New York City from Wisconsin and am excited to be tutoring out here. I went to the University of Wisconsin (Go Badgers!) where I completed a double major in Business Marketing and Music Composition. I can't wait to work with you and help you to achieve your learning goals!
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Double Major Business Marketing and Music
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31

Brandon: New York City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New York, NY
...began tutoring over 8 years ago, and I've since taught a number of subjects across student ages ranging from middle school to post-graduate levels, mostly focusing on STEM subjects such as math, chemistry, physics, and engineering. I have discovered that teaching is a passion of mine, and plan on going into academic medicine in the future so I can incorporate this passion into my medical career. Besides tutoring, I enjoy reading, binge-watching shows on Netflix,...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 730
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