Award-Winning Literature Tutors
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Award-Winning
Literature
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Studying English at NYU means Sarah spends her weeks inside novels, poetry, and criticism, which gives her a working vocabulary for literary analysis that goes beyond identifying symbols on a checklist. She teaches students how to build an argument about a text — tracing how an author's use of narrative voice or imagery creates meaning across a full work.

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'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 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 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.
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.
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 an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Literature tutoring helps students develop critical reading skills, analyze texts deeply, and write compelling essays about what they read. Tutors work with students on understanding themes, character development, symbolism, and literary devices—plus the writing skills needed to support their analysis with strong evidence and clear arguments.
Many students struggle to move beyond plot summary to dig into deeper meaning, or they have trouble supporting their interpretations with specific textual evidence. Others find it difficult to organize their thoughts into a coherent essay or develop a clear thesis statement that goes beyond obvious observations. Personalized tutoring helps students learn to ask the right questions about a text and build arguments that feel confident and well-supported.
Tutors work with you to understand what makes a thesis statement arguable and specific, then help you build an essay structure that supports that argument logically. They provide feedback on your drafts, showing you how to organize evidence effectively and strengthen your reasoning. This personalized guidance helps you develop a writing process that works for your thinking style.
Rather than just marking errors, tutors help you understand why certain changes strengthen your writing and teach you revision strategies you can apply to future essays. They focus on both big-picture issues like organization and argument clarity, as well as sentence-level concerns like word choice and voice. This targeted feedback helps you become a more independent writer over time.
Yes. Tutors help students master the skills needed for AP Lit success: close reading of complex texts, timed essay writing, and analysis of poetry, prose, and drama. They can work with you on understanding the exam format, practicing with released prompts, and developing the confidence to analyze unfamiliar texts quickly and effectively.
Your first session is about getting to know each other and understanding your specific goals—whether that's improving essay grades, preparing for a test, or building confidence with literary analysis. The tutor will ask about what you're reading, what challenges you're facing, and what success looks like for you. From there, you'll work together to create a personalized plan that addresses your needs.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have strong backgrounds in literature and experience helping students like you. You can share your specific goals and preferences, and we'll match you with someone whose expertise fits your needs. The process is straightforward, and you can get started quickly.
One-on-one instruction lets a tutor tailor everything to your learning style and pace—something that's difficult in a classroom with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. You get immediate, personalized feedback on your thinking and writing, which helps you understand not just what to improve, but why it matters. This focused attention accelerates your growth in both reading comprehension and analytical writing skills.
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