Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving New York City, NY

I am an NYC-based tutor with many years of tutoring experience in and around the city. I've worked with students from many different backgrounds and ability levels. I believe strongly in the importance of giving a student the confidence to flourish academically.

...familiar subjects, rather than diving into something new without any relation to it; the mind is only able to absorb new information on basis of past experience. In the same way, I approach my students not as an authority figure, but rather as someone who has been in their proverbial shoes. With this mindset, I care deeply about my students' well-being as individual human beings, not as mere test-takers or information absorbers. Outside of academics,...

...graduate of Queens College. I received my Bachelor in Science and Communication Disorders. Many of my classes incorporated English and science so I have a strong foundation for these two areas. Since graduation, I have been tutoring children of all ages in reading and English. If writing a essay or analyzing a article is difficult for you, I can certainly help! While I tutor in science and other subjects, I am most passionate about English,...

An education empowers people to create meaningful lives, appreciate the cultures and universe around them, and solve the problems and challenges inherent to every life. Without teachers the human race would simply start from the beginning with every new generation, and progress would remain a distant notion even to the most brilliant minds. As a tutor it is my job to help you, as an individual, move forward and achieve your definition of progress. ... I...

...an undergrad student originally from CA. I moved to the East Coast for college, and am now in my last year at Tufts majoring in English and American Studies. Standardized testing has always been something I have excelled at both personally and in helping others reach their full potential. I scored above the 95% percentile for both my SAT and my SAT subject tests. I am a patient, encouraging, and hands-on tutor who can use...

...6 years of experience with tutoring in English, History, and writing. I have also edited both academic, creative, and personal writing, and have experience in helping edit and structure college essays. I believe that my studies at the University of Richmond in English and Classics and my work in English at graduate school at NYU have given me a deep and nuanced understanding of both English literature and history that I would love to share...

...certified English Language Arts teacher in NY, and I absolutely love working with students! An individualized approach is a proven way for students to improve in their classes, as well as learn information that will enhance their own knowledge of many subjects. I currently work in a New York City high school where I teach ninth grade, and I love it because the students are so great and teach me something new everyday. I will...

...from Rider University with a degree in History and Secondary Education. Throughout my time at Rider I learned how to not only teach history within a traditional classroom setting, but how to motivate people to achieve their goals and guide them through the process. Teaching, to me, is much more than just explaining material and ensuring students understand concepts; teaching is about enabling the student to think critically and go beyond what they thought was...

...a sophomore at Drexel University in Philadelphia studying Biological Sciences & Business Administration on a pre-medical track. The subjects I tutor in include SAT, SAT Chemistry, SAT Math 2, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Macroeconomics, AP English Language, AP Psychology, High School Level Biology & Chemistry, College Level Biology & Chemistry, and Spanish I and II. I believe that tutoring should be engaging for both myself as well as my tutee....

...group of lower and higher ability pupils. This enabled me to understand the importance of differentiation in lesson planning and how it is facilitated. I have been involved with pupil's Individual Educational Plans (IEP) motivating them to learn and individually structuring their learning according to their specific needs. I am also extending my range of teaching methods including listening exercises, poster making, starters, games, quizzes, debates and workbooks. To encourage pupils in their learning I have...

...Brooklyn College with a BA in Political Science and Social Studies Education and a concentration in History. While I was in college, I enjoyed working with students volunteering in a local High School as assistant teacher and tutor. I also obtained most of my experience while student teaching in two different High Schools in Manhattan. I have also contributed with some community leaders in the Bronx that work with the youth to finish High School...

I believe the key to learning is finding the commonalities between academic subjects and individual interests. I love to write, and hope to instill that joy in others. I would be an ideal tutor for those interested in research methods, research essays, grammar, persuasive essays, application essays, literature comprehension and analysis, American history, film history, study skills, organization, test prep, and more!

...Suzanne, and I am a recent college graduate interested in tutoring in English, reading, and writing skills! I just graduated from Georgetown University in May, where I majored in English literature with minors in journalism and art history. I am currently working as a reporter at a politics and culture magazine in Manhattan. I started tutoring in high school as part of the National Honor Society, regularly tutoring an underclassman in French. While at Georgetown,...

...and patience are crucial skills in effective education, and I strive to utilize them in all of my sessions. Additionally, I teach Arts courses at the Museum of the Moving Image, and have found that asking guided questions is a far more powerful method of learning and retention than is typically true of material taught through lecturing. I love humor and try to use it as a motivation technique, relating coursework to each student's specific...

...the fact that I grew up on three continents and view myself as an internationalist. I've been exposed to people and places that remain culturally rich and varied, and I love connecting with people from other parts of the globe. Travel and participating in cultural exchanges have played an equally important part in shaping my learning experiences. As a training specialist, I love exchanging ideas and hearing fresh perspectives on myriad topics that influence our...

...teaching since grade school, when my sister and I always got to be the teachers whenever we played school because WE had the nun costumes. (Thanks, Mom!) As a high school sophomore, I was asked to teach the freshman German class because I had learned so much of the language on my own, with the help of an older sister who was studying it in college. (Thanks, Sis!) As a graduate student, my advisor asked...

I'm eager to help you in whatever way I can! I'm a graduate of Harvard (BA, Social Anthropology) and Columbia (MA, Human Rights) and have spent years tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I'm a firm believer that effective tutoring stems from developing a program that is tailored and highly customized to individual students. I look forward to working with you!

...recent graduate of Columbia University who loves to tutor! I first began tutoring in high school as a member of my school's National Honor Society. I tutored fellow high school students in a variety of subjects and found that I loved having the opportunity to help students with their schoolwork and see their growth. Thus, I decided to continue tutoring after high school because I found it so rewarding. It is a wonderful feeling to...

...I always excelled in standardized testing and developed a number of strategies that I enjoy sharing with students studying for the SAT, ACT, and GRE. My favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish, writing, history, and math for all levels. I love helping students see their own potential for success and discover their strengths. Through patience and hard work, they can improve in areas they don't feel as comfortable and eventually gain the confidence to take...

...Bronx Science back in 2014, having done robotics and debate, and spent two years at Tufts preparing to enter the tech field. After some time with the tech industry and some gap time in Japan and working back in NYC, I'm back at school at NYU, studying for a more general liberal arts degree. I'm great with standardized tests, SAT, PSAT, AP; if the College Board makes you sit in a room for it, I...