Award-Winning English Tutors
serving Staten Island, NY

Catherine's 1500 SAT score reflects strong verbal reasoning alongside her math and engineering strengths, making her unusually well-rounded for an English tutor. She tackles reading comprehension by teaching students to identify an author's argument before getting lost in details, and she applies the same structured, logical approach to writing assignments — outline the claim, stack the evidence, cut the filler.

Strong English skills come down to two things: reading critically and writing clearly. Monique tackles both by teaching students to annotate texts for argument structure and then mirror that structure in their own writing — a method she refined through years of legal analysis. She's rated 5.0 across her students.

Robert tackles English by treating reading and writing as complementary skills: close reading a passage teaches sentence structure and argumentation, which then feeds directly into stronger essay writing. His background crafting SAT English materials sharpened his ability to explain why one word choice or sentence construction works better than another, making abstract concepts like tone and author's purpose feel concrete.

Matthew's background spans both analytical and literary thinking — a physics degree paired with real experience teaching English internationally. He tackles reading comprehension, thesis development, and textual analysis by encouraging students to build arguments the same way a scientist builds a case: with evidence, structure, and precision.

I am excited to tutor because I know what it feels like to get stuck and I'm happy to help people who encounter challenges in their studies. Though frustrating, there's something really valuable about these moments when you're not quite getting it. It means that by proceeding slowly and practicing a new concept or strategy you'll learn a new skill that will stick with you even more because it took some work to master. My focus in teaching is in French and, more broadly, language arts. I studied French Literature at New York University because of my passion for literature, creativity, and expression. Learning a new language opens up more than just a new literary world but also lets you tap into another set of human experiences, expression, emotion, history. I think the greatest reward in teaching French and language arts is helping a student connect with a text and gain access to someone else's experience, what someone else thought important enough to write down, and then how this connection can help reframe the reader's thinking - deepening, challenging, or shifting the ways our own thought. Apart from the study and appreciation of literature, learning a language at a linguistic level is invaluable. It promotes human connection, openness of thought, and pushes one's own capacity and diversity of self-expression.

Premed coursework at Northeastern's Honors College means Laveda reads and writes constantly — dense research articles, lab reports, analytical essays — all requiring the kind of precise language and evidence-based reasoning that transfers directly to English skills like thesis development and textual analysis. She also tutors SAT Reading and Writing, college essays, and literature, so she understands how grammar mechanics, close reading, and argumentation connect across different formats. Rated 4.9 by students.

Breaking down a passage into its argument, tone, and structure is second nature for Christopher, whose reading and writing habits extend well beyond the classroom. He teaches students to annotate with purpose — identifying an author's rhetorical moves and tracking how evidence builds — which sharpens both literary analysis and timed reading comprehension.

Between her bachelor's in English and her MFA, Tatiana has spent the better part of a decade immersed in language — reading it, writing it, and teaching others to do both well. She tackles everything from vocabulary development and reading analysis to essay structure and literary interpretation, adapting her approach depending on whether a student needs remedial support or advanced enrichment.

Fayad's own writing and reading habits — spanning literature, essays, and SAT verbal prep — give him a practiced feel for how sentences work and why certain arguments land harder than others. He digs into the mechanics of grammar and essay structure with students, connecting those technical pieces to the kind of clear, persuasive writing that shows up across English coursework and college applications.

An avid reader and writer outside the classroom, Liza approaches English by connecting close reading skills to stronger written arguments — teaching students how to pull specific textual evidence and build a claim around it. Her 1550 SAT score reflects sharp reading comprehension and writing ability, and she applies that same precision to everything from literary analysis essays to creative writing workshops.

Strong English skills sit at the intersection of close reading and clear writing, and Olga tackles both. Whether a student needs to analyze a novel's use of symbolism or draft a coherent five-paragraph essay, she draws on her English coursework and her own experience crafting college-level papers to make the connection between what you read and how you write about it click.

Reading dense scientific literature and writing research-level papers as a psychology major sharpened Daniel's ability to analyze texts and construct clear, evidence-driven arguments — skills that translate directly to English coursework. He unpacks everything from thesis development and textual analysis to crafting introductions that actually hook a reader, connecting each skill to the kind of critical thinking colleges want to see.

Between literature analysis, essay writing, and reading comprehension, English class asks students to juggle very different skills under one umbrella. Winson tackles each piece separately — close-reading a passage is a different muscle than structuring a five-paragraph argument — so students know exactly what's expected of them in each type of assignment. He's a 5.0-rated tutor studying at Boston University.

An avid reader and writer outside the classroom, Martin approaches English by connecting what students read to how they write — analyzing an author's choices in a novel, then applying similar techniques in their own essays. He tutors everything from phonics and reading comprehension up through high school literature and essay composition, rated 4.7 by students.

Reading a poem, analyzing an argument, and drafting a clear paragraph all require the same underlying skill: paying close attention to how language creates meaning. Mimi's interdisciplinary training — art history at Dartmouth, education at Harvard — sharpened her ability to teach close reading and analytical writing as connected practices rather than separate assignments. She's particularly effective at showing students how to move from a vague reaction to a text toward a specific, evidence-backed interpretation.

Nina's Northwestern liberal arts education required extensive essay writing, close reading, and literary analysis alongside her science coursework. She's particularly strong at teaching thesis development and paragraph-level organization — showing students how to move from a vague reaction to a text into a specific, well-supported argument.

Reid's sociology background at Wesleyan trained him to read texts critically and argue from evidence, which is exactly what English courses demand once students move past basic comprehension. He digs into thesis construction, close reading of literary and nonfiction passages, and the revision process that turns rough drafts into polished essays.

Running a tutoring program at a charter school meant Liz saw every kind of English learner — the reluctant reader, the student who could discuss a novel but froze during essays, the kid who needed phonics reinforcement alongside literary analysis. Her master's in special education sharpened her ability to adapt reading and writing instruction on the fly, matching the approach to how each student actually learns.

Reading a poem, dissecting an argument, crafting a thesis paragraph — English pulls together skills that look different on the surface but all require close attention to language. Solange, a Harvard graduate and avid reader and writer herself, teaches students to slow down with a text, identify what the author is actually doing, and translate that analysis into clear, structured writing of their own.

Between his philosophy coursework, college essay coaching, and literature teaching, Justin brings a surprising depth to English for someone whose degrees are in math and physics. He's particularly strong at teaching students how to build an argument in an essay — structuring a thesis, selecting textual evidence, and revising for clarity — skills he honed writing extensively through his doctoral program at the University of Chicago.

College essays, literary analysis, and close reading all require the same core skill: making a clear argument backed by specific evidence. James sharpened this through years of writing lab reports and analytical papers at Harvard, and he now applies that structured thinking to help students craft sharper thesis statements and more persuasive prose. His 4.9 rating speaks to how well that analytical approach translates.

Between his literature background, essay editing experience, and a 1500 SAT, Daniel tackles English from multiple angles — close reading, analytical writing, and the mechanics that tie them together. He's especially effective at teaching students how to build a thesis from a text and support it with specific evidence rather than vague summary.

An avid reader and writer outside the classroom, Sabira treats English as a subject where analytical thinking and creativity reinforce each other. She walks students through close reading strategies — identifying tone, tracking themes, pulling textual evidence — and then applies those same skills to essay planning and revision. Her Johns Hopkins training in structured problem-solving translates surprisingly well to building a strong thesis argument.

Reading critically and writing clearly are skills Sung hones through a methodical approach: dissecting how an author builds an argument, then showing students how to mirror that structure in their own essays. His background in both literature and college essay coaching means he can move fluidly between analyzing a text's themes and helping a student craft a compelling written response. Rated 5.0 by students.

Between her psychology and linguistics degrees from UChicago, her work at literacy organization 826, and a perfect 1600 SAT, Sherry brings both analytical depth and practical teaching experience to English. She tackles everything from close reading and thesis development to grammar and syntax — connecting how language is structured to how students can wield it more effectively in their own writing.

Between literature coursework, college essay coaching, and extensive technical writing, Zosia engages with English from multiple angles — close reading, argument construction, and revision craft. She's particularly effective at teaching students how to build a thesis that does real analytical work and then support it with textual evidence that goes beyond surface-level summary. Her writing-intensive Yale education gave her the tools to break down both fiction and nonfiction with precision.

A semester taking literature courses alongside native Spanish speakers at Madrid's top-ranked university gave Meghan practice reading closely under pressure and constructing arguments about texts in real time. She brings that same intensity to English tutoring, whether a student is annotating a novel for theme, structuring a thesis statement, or learning to use textual evidence that does more than just summarize. She holds a 5.0 rating.

NYU's Accelerated MAT program in Secondary English Education trains its residents by putting them in real classrooms daily — Jennifer is in the thick of that right now, teaching ELA to New York public school students while earning her master's. That immersion means she's constantly planning lessons around close reading, essay argumentation, and grammar instruction, and she brings that fresh, practitioner-level energy to tutoring sessions where students need to sharpen a specific skill rather than review everything at once.

Philosophy training at Princeton sharpened Julie's ability to dissect an author's argument, trace thematic development, and construct airtight written analysis — exactly the skills that define strong English coursework. She teaches students to read actively, identifying rhetorical choices and structural patterns rather than just summarizing plot. Her AP English Literature and Composition experience makes her particularly effective with close reading and essay development.

Reading a novel and actually analyzing it are two very different skills, and Maya bridges that gap by teaching students to identify rhetorical strategies, track thematic development, and write claims that go beyond plot summary. Her Yale liberal arts training and seven years of tutoring readers at every level — including differently-abled learners — give her a wide toolkit to draw from.

Most people don't expect an engineer to be strong in English, but Jai's 1590 SAT reflects serious reading comprehension and writing ability alongside his quantitative skills. He teaches essay structure and close reading with the same logical precision he applies to code — identifying a thesis, mapping an argument's evidence, and spotting where reasoning breaks down. Students preparing for AP English, college essays, or standardized-test passages get a tutor who treats writing as a craft with learnable mechanics.

Between editing college essays and analyzing literature, Josef approaches English as an exercise in building arguments — identifying a writer's purpose, tracing how evidence supports a claim, and crafting clear prose in response. His 1530 SAT score reflects strong command of reading comprehension and written expression, skills he now unpacks for students one concept at a time.

Selected as one of Joyce Carol Oates's two thesis advisees at Princeton, Sash knows what it takes to read closely, argue persuasively, and write with genuine style — the three pillars of any English class. She tackles everything from thesis construction in analytical essays to unpacking figurative language in poetry, drawing on a deep background in literature, theater, and creative writing.

Though math and science are his home base, Matthew's experience tutoring college essays and editing student writing gives him practical range in English. He approaches reading comprehension and written arguments analytically — teaching students to identify a passage's structure and build claims with evidence, skills that come naturally to someone trained in engineering problem-solving at Princeton.

Between his love of books, his writing practice, and three liberal arts degrees, Garrett lives in the world of language and argumentation daily. He tackles everything from paragraph structure and tone to deeper skills like synthesizing multiple sources into a cohesive argument — the kind of English proficiency that transfers into every other subject a student takes.

Between her history degree and years of intensive reading across disciplines, Vivian brings a layered understanding of texts — she teaches students to identify an author's argument, trace how evidence builds across paragraphs, and write analytical responses that go beyond summary. Her background in standardized test English and essay editing means she's equally comfortable unpacking a novel's themes or tightening a student's thesis statement.

Reading comprehension and analytical writing sit at the center of Richard's own academic life as a Harvard government major, where every seminar requires close reading and persuasive argumentation. He teaches students to annotate strategically, identify an author's central claim quickly, and build thesis-driven paragraphs that go beyond summary.

Between his English minor and his independent research project at Northwestern — where he wrote and then taught a paper to fellow students — Evan developed a sharp sense for how reading and writing reinforce each other. He digs into everything from close-reading poetry to structuring a five-paragraph essay, always pushing students to articulate *why* a text works, not just what it says.

Three years of formal tutoring experience in the New York City area sharpened Ian's ability to teach reading comprehension, thesis development, and close textual analysis across grade levels. As a Yale student who scored 1550 on the SAT, he knows how to break down a dense passage and build a clear, evidence-driven argument — skills that carry from English class straight through to standardized tests.

Between editing at Stuyvesant and the reading-heavy core curriculum at UChicago, Brian has spent years dissecting texts for argument, tone, and structure. He unpacks reading comprehension by teaching students to identify an author's purpose and track how evidence builds across a passage. His writing instruction ties directly back to those analytical reading skills, so the two reinforce each other.