Top Literature Tutors serving New York City
Vincent: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
I graduated this past spring from Yale University with a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature (with a nonfiction writing concentration thesis on architecture and memory). I bring five years of tutoring experience as a Yale Writing Partner, assisting college students with their academic papers, grad school applications, and anything else that needs to be written clearly and effectively. I live in Brooklyn and work as a museum educator at The Frick Collection.... The first...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Sam: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
I work and live in New York City. I grew up in Knoxville, TN and went to the University of Pittsburgh, where I studied economics and political science. I'm light-hearted but take academics very seriously. In all of my lessons I combine my curiosity about the world with the idea that learning can be fun.
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh - Bachelors, Political Science and Economics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Camilla: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...Biochemistry and minoring in Mandarin Chinese. Since graduation, I have spent my time finishing premed requirements for my future applications to medical school, visiting my family in Italy, and privately tutoring students in New York City high schools. Having been raised in New York City myself, I have first-hand experience with the rigorous academic curriculums and standardized tests with which many New York City students are challenged. I feel passionate about imparting the academic knowledge...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Kaleel: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...Arts in Biology (Columbia University), and currently work as a forensic biologist at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. I am passionate about tutoring the ACT, high school math, biology, and English. My greatest ACT tutoring success story was increasing a student's overall score from a 23 to a 28 in a matter of 8 weeks during the summer of 2015. Ideally, I would like to tutor students preparing for...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Dennis: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...Dennis earned his B.A. summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Boston College, where he was recognized as a Dean's Scholar and Scholar of the College. Among other undergraduate honors, including the Cardinal O'Connell Theology Award and Nicholas H. Woods Award for Student Leadership, Dennis also received the 2022 McCarthy Prize in the Humanities, a distinction conferred upon the best thesis in the humanities by Boston College's Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. In...
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, History
Boston College - Master of Fine Arts, History
Aleeza: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...as a TA for organic chemistry 2. I am most excited about helping other students achieve their dreams of going to medical school by helping them study for the MCAT. Besides MCAT tutoring, my favorite subjects are chemistry, biology, and math which are all subjects I have tutored in before. I believe that every student can learn the material they hope to with the right guidance and effort. I hope that I can help students...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Sarah: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...to truly think about the material. This results not just in rote memory of facts but in more sophisticated critical thinking and the ability to generate new ideas, two skills that will serve a student for a lifetime, academically, professionally, and personally. I love to read: reading has been very important to me since I was a kid, and I enjoy helping others appreciate the pleasures of a good book. I balance this with physical...
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
Nick: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...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 best tools in their academic work, and their test prep. Academics should be fun and engaging,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32
Bradley: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...I went on to earn a degree in Latin and Greek literature in college, I really think my passionate interest in this subject was nurtured and allowed to thrive because of the extremely solid foundation I received in Latin grammar from one outstanding high school teacher. I hope to emulate his outstanding teaching ability and allow others to succeed the way he allowed me. I've tutored students in Latin and Greek for over 10 years....
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Greek and Latin literature
SAT Verbal: 720
Katie: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...biomedical field with my B.S in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. With several years of tutoring experience under my belt, and a long journey of figuring out my own techniques for studying and retaining vital classroom knowledge, I have a tool belt ready of methods to succeed in the classroom. Additionally, I have worked with students on all sides of the learning/comprehension spectrum and will help your child gain the confidence and skills necessary for...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 730
Courtney: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...necessary to become successful students and successful members of society. It is how we deal with those challenges that we prove our excellence in the world. I am here to help face the challenges that these subjects may bring for a student. I know first-hand what it is like to struggle with a subject in school or have trouble managing my time, so I will bring my own experiences and solutions, along with unique and...
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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Bachelor of Science, General Science
Maha: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...Chemistry and Biology, and I am currently a graduate student at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. My teaching experience spans several years and age groups. As a high school student, I volunteered as a teaching assistant for a middle school science class. During college, I spent six months as a GED tutor, working with adults. Later, I spent two years as an Organic Chemistry Laboratory teaching assistant. I am a friendly and...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry, Biology
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - Unknown, Mental Health
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 710
Elisha: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...math (Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra) as well as SAT math, English, and science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Biochemistry). I really enjoy tutoring math and English! Math always has an answer to work towards and can be taught using various mediums. English is also a favorite subject of mine as I love to read and write and love reading the works of others. I like to tutor subjects by working through problems with students and practicing...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Ashton: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...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 strong foundation on which further understanding...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science
Allegra: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...you can hone the skills needed to do well on them, and I have the experience to help you do just that. As a high schooler, I aced the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills to students of all ages, from many different backgrounds, in both one-on-one and...
Education & Certification
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Elsia: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...down for racing against my students doing math problems or coming up with hilarious study mnemonics for upcoming tests. This past fall, I lived in Padua, Italy as an au pair for a family with a 6 year-old and an 8 year-old. I got to improve my Italian, drink delicious cappuccino with the other au pairs in the mornings while looking out over the beautiful piazzas, and travel all around Italy. I even went to...
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Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740
Claudia : New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...the humanities - if something's unclear, I can elucidate it for you 100%! Since I work in college admissions, I'll be a great resource for anyone preparing for college - not only did I go to the #2 college in the country (according to Forbes!), but I also help decide who gets to go there next! I performed excellently on my standardized tests, I've previously taught resume writing and interviewing skills in addition to working...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Media Studies, French
Dylan: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...now. I come from a public high school of 240 students in middle-of-nowhere rural Connecticut. Plain and simple: I wouldn't have made it to Harvard without finding a way to enjoy studying for the SATs and other tests. My goal is to share that enthusiasm with my students. The test might be frustrating, and it might seem pointless, but I insist that every hour spent on SAT prep is a priceless investment in your future....
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Music and Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Chloe: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
My name is Chloe and I am an incoming senior at Case Western Reserve University. I am a BS candidate for Statistics and a BA candidate for Medical Anthropology. Furthermore, I am also a Masters of Public Health student at the graduate school.
Education & Certification
Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750
Adnan: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...subjects, but my favorite subject to tutor is the MCAT and Physics. I've never taken a break from tutoring, which has honed my intuition for not only acing exams but for understanding exactly how to work with students of all backgrounds and temperaments. My teaching style involves Socratic Questioning and is highly interdisciplinary. It is never a one-way stream of information. I will be asking you a lot of questions along the way. The two...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
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