Reading a novel closely requires a different kind of attention than reading for plot — tracking imagery, unreliable narrators, shifts in tone, the gap between what characters say and what they do. Clare's interdisciplinary background in biopsychology gives her an unusual lens for literary analysis, especially when it comes to unpacking how authors portray motivation, perception, and identity.

Reading literature through an anthropological lens opens up dimensions most students miss — how a novel's social hierarchies, rituals, and cultural tensions mirror real human patterns. Esteban brings that cross-cultural perspective to close reading, whether the text is García Márquez or Shakespeare, and teaches students to build interpretive arguments grounded in textual evidence.

Pulling meaning out of a novel or poem requires reading like a detective — tracking symbols, narrative shifts, and an author's deliberate word choices. Andrew's analytical mindset, sharpened by his honors-level coursework at Boston College, translates well to close reading and thesis-driven literary analysis across genres from Shakespeare to contemporary fiction.

Reading a novel or poem closely means asking better questions — why does the narrator withhold information here, what does this recurring image actually do, how does sentence rhythm shift when the tone changes? Jennifer teaches these analytical moves explicitly, whether the text is a Shakespeare sonnet or a contemporary short story. Her own love of reading and writing means she brings genuine curiosity to every discussion, not just a checklist of literary terms.

Reading literature well means arguing with the text, not just summarizing it. David's training in history gives him a particular edge when it comes to placing works in their cultural moment — understanding why Fitzgerald's prose does what it does, or what Toni Morrison is responding to. He teaches students to build interpretive claims and defend them with textual evidence.

Reading a novel and analyzing a novel are completely different skills, and the gap between them is where most literature students struggle. Arielle digs into how to identify themes, track symbolism, and build an interpretive argument using textual evidence — drawing on both her English degree and her Master's in Literacy to make dense texts accessible.

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.

I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.

I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.