Reading a novel for class is one thing; constructing an argument about its themes, symbols, or narrative structure is an entirely different skill. Niabari's psychology background gives her a sharp lens for character motivation and subtext, and she teaches students to move from surface-level summary to the kind of close reading that produces strong analytical essays.

Reading a novel closely means learning to track motifs, unreliable narrators, and shifts in tone that most students skim right past. Jake teaches literary analysis as a skill — how to build an argument about a text using evidence from structure, diction, and context rather than just plot summary. Rated 4.9 by students, he covers everything from Shakespeare to contemporary fiction.

Between dental school applications, DAT prep, and a microbiology degree, Daniel has spent years writing under pressure — skills he now brings to breaking down literary texts. He teaches students to treat a passage like a specimen: examining tone, word choice, and narrative structure piece by piece to build an interpretation that goes beyond surface-level summary.

Chemical engineering coursework generates a surprising amount of writing — lab reports, technical summaries, peer reviews — and Alex's SAT Writing score of 1560 composite confirms that precision with language extends well beyond the lab. He applies that same rigor to literary analysis, teaching students to zero in on how an author's specific choices in tone or figurative language build a larger argument. Rated 5.0 by students.

I am Arizona born and raised, my education includes an NYC law school degree with an undergraduate BS degree from University of Miami. In college I majored in Health Sciences with minors in Psychology and Public Health while in law school I leaned into corporate law and finance. Between law school and college I've pretty much covered every topic under the sun! In my spare time, I enjoy reading (especially mystery novels), pretending I'm a chef, and meditating.

Studying history at Northwestern meant reading literature not just for plot but for what it reveals about power, culture, and ideology in a given era. Andrew applies that same lens to literary analysis, teaching students to dig into how an author's choices — narrative voice, imagery, structure — build meaning beyond the surface story. He's particularly strong on American and European literature, where his historical knowledge adds real depth to discussion.

College essays, grammar, and English are already in Brodie's regular rotation, so when he sits down with a literary text, he reads it with an engineer's question: what is this structure actually doing? His biomedical engineering training at ASU's Barrett Honors College built a habit of reading technical material where every detail justifies its presence — a habit he applies to identifying how an author's choices in pacing, dialogue, or figurative language serve a larger purpose. Rated 5.0 by students.

Reading a novel for class and actually analyzing it are two very different skills. Luke teaches students to dig into literary devices like unreliable narration, symbolic structure, and shifts in tone, then translate those observations into arguments that hold up in essays and class discussion.

Sam brings an analytical, almost scientific precision to literary analysis — breaking a text's argument apart the way you'd break apart a proof, examining how imagery, structure, and voice each carry meaning. His background as an avid reader and writer means he can walk students through close-reading techniques for everything from Shakespeare's sonnets to contemporary novels.

Reading a novel for class is one thing; building an argument about its themes, symbols, or narrative structure is something else entirely. Lindsey teaches students to slow down and interrogate the text — asking not just what happens but why the author made specific choices with language, point of view, or structure. Her analytical training in neuroscience translates surprisingly well to close reading, where careful observation drives every interpretation.

Reading literature closely is a lot like solving a proof — every detail matters, and the conclusion has to be supported by what's actually on the page. Leah brings that same rigor to analyzing themes, symbolism, and narrative structure, pushing students to ground their interpretations in textual evidence rather than gut feelings.

Close reading is where Hana's literature sessions come alive — she teaches students to trace motifs, identify unreliable narrators, and build interpretive arguments that go beyond plot summary. Her International Studies background adds a comparative lens, connecting works across cultures and time periods in ways that deepen analysis for essays and class discussion.