The Best Literature Tutors in New York

Hi! I'm an editor at an Ivy League university press, where I've published multiple award-winning books. I hold a Ph.D. in English and bring over eight years of university-level teaching and Writing Center experience. I work with writing and...See Jacqulyn's full profile

I've been reading and writing my whole life and have a versatile knowledge of many forms and periods, from Renaissance drama to American postwar literature. I also love teaching high school students who may be preparing for SAT/AP...See Miles's full profile

I am a literature tutor with deep experience guiding students through classic and modern texts, helping them understand theme, character development, symbolism, and authorial intent. I specialize in close reading, textual evidence, and...See Wendy's full profile

At Yale and Tufts, I studied literature under Mark Wollaeger, Thomas Greene, Kevin Dunn, and the poet Henri Cole. An avid reader and lover of literature, I’ve taught English at leading schools in the US and UK. I'm a kind and...See Jonathan's full profile

I'm a recent PhD graduate with eight years of experience teaching literature, history and cinema at a university level. With my focus on comparative literature and literary theory, I ensure students can analyze literary texts...See David's full profile

I am a teacher and writer based in Westchester County, New York, specializing in LSAT Logical Reasoning strategies and writing instruction. In 2023, I scored within the top 11% of LSAT test-takers. I received multiple offers of admission with...See Melissa's full profile

I am a Brown University undergraduate, published writer, and editor with a strong academic and personal background in literature. My literary interests and studies span creative nonfiction, philosophical writing, Japanese literature,...See Janine's full profile

Through my seven years of college-level writing instruction, I have taught my students how to write and think analytically; these skills include not only identifying devices but also examining complexities in texts and asking analytical questions....See Savannah's full profile

Whether it be plot summary vs. analysis, understanding literary elements, or just interpreting what the author meant by writing the piece of literature, I can help you gain a better understanding of the literature you are analyzing....See Richard's full profile

I studied English at Yale and am a published writer with work in The Paris Review, Oxford Poetry, Plume, and elsewhere.See Griffin's full profile

...groups. I’ve helped students with chemistry (introductory through advanced), algebra, calculus, statistics, writing, and literature. When I tutor, I focus on meeting students where they are and maintaining academic rigor in a positive environment. ...See Morgan's full profile

English minor U. of Iowa (poetry, lit of theater, and African-American literature emphasis)See Jacob's full profile

As both a teacher and tutor, I utilize a custom mix of 12 different research-verified reading instruction methods and the highly successful write to learn method, plus close reading and literary analysis techniques when exploring literature...See Andrea's full profile

In addition to career-related skills, I am a skilled editor of fiction, essays, and more. I majored in Creative Writing at Hamilton, was the Head Prose Board editor for our art and literature magazine, and was an editorial intern at Red Hen...See Jaedyn's full profile

I have a degree in English, and a Master's in Comparative Literature. I taught writing and literature on the college level. Have helped undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty with academic writing, ranging from papers or...See Olya's full profile

Are you staring at the Common App essay prompts and wondering where to begin? Maybe you're not sure which of your life stories will make the strongest essay, or perhaps you already know what you want to write but aren't sure how to put it into...See Benjamin's full profile

I have over 1000 hours of tutoring in reading and writing. I focus on improving fluency, vocabulary, spelling, and reading comprehension in my sessions. Also, I worked with students with various disabilities and challenges for 10 years as a...See Ashley's full profile

I have worked with about 30 students in the past three years on writing skills or paper assignments, and 12 of those have been specifically focused on literary analysis. I often work with students in English classes but I have also created lesson...See Emily's full profile

I've always found tutoring to be both enjoyable and rewarding. I love kids, but get along equally well with people of any age. My own interests lie particularly with Literature and History, though I've always done very well with...See Stephanie's full profile

I earned my undergraduate degree in Comparative Literature from Brown University, and my Master's in English Literature from Northwestern. I am now in the last quarter of my PhD in English Literature at Northwestern, and...See Eliza's full profile

I hold an M.A. in the Teaching of English from Teachers College, Columbia University, and have extensive experience teaching literature at the middle school, high school, and college levels. My background includes leading discussions of...See Sam's full profile

I recently graduated from Georgetown University's English M.A. program (2023), and graduated with a B.A. from Georgetown in English and Art (2022). I received Honors on my English thesis on the role of journalistic ethics in political mass media....See Alexandra's full profile

When teaching students to appreciate and understand literature, I focus on close reading skills, vocabulary, paraphrase, and structure. I have a strong background in American and British literature as well as specialties in...See Elizabeth's full profile

My name is Edith and I would love to be your tutor. A bit about me -- in 2019 I graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Literature from Harvard University, where I was awarded multiple competitive essay prizes in my department and elected...See Edith's full profile

I majored in English literature at UCLA, and in addition to my tutoring experience, have since worked as a professional editor and proofreader for W.W. Norton and several independent publishers.See Ian's full profile