The Best Literature Tutors in New York

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 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

...where to start—I can help. I'm Laetitia (Le-ti-ci-a), a Columbia University graduate with a 3.9 GPA in Comparative Literature. During my sophomore year, I was awarded the Helen Marie Carlson Prize for Outstanding Writing, recognizing the strongest...See Laetitia'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

Sometimes people have a hard time with literature because of the style of the writing, the vocabulary, the topic/subject, the culture of the writing. With years as a high school teacher of English as well as a college lecturer in...See Suzie's full profile

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

If you're frustrated because your CARS scores have plateaued, you're in the right place! My name is Tea Binder, and I'm currently a second-year medical student at Weill Cornell. I scored a 130 (98th percentile) in CARS on my first and only MCAT...See Tea'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

After beginning my BFA at NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music in the fall of 2014, I taught voice lessons independently and worked for the America Reads and Counts Program as an in-classroom tutor for 6th grade classes. By sophomore...See Hannah'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 coach men in their twenties who feel behind, and who are tired of being told they have potential. The story usually goes something like this: you graduated into a strange few years, took the jobs that came along, and now you're doing something...See Paul's full profile

Jonathan has been a teacher and tutor for more than twenty years. After teaching high school English in Manhattan for nine years, and serving as the school’s college advisor, Jonathan relocated to Seattle in 2001 on a Klepser writing fellowship...See Jonathan's full profile

I have a bachelor's degree from Oberlin College where I majored in English Literature and edited the poetry magazine. I am a fluent writer and editor. I am also good at helping people think through ideas and write a thesis. I am...See Susan's full profile

I have taught SAT courses and since 2011, I have been tutoring SAT, ACT and GRE Test Prep (both the Verbal and Math sections) in NY and online. It doesn't take me long to make students feel more confident and raise their scores. My interactive...See Anne's full profile

I have a BA in English from the University of Cambridge and am currently pursuing a PhD in English at the University of Texas - Austin.See Charlotte'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 received my bachelors degree in English Literature from Binghamton University. Some of my favorite books to discuss are Jane Eyre, Their Eyes Were Watching God, The Bluest Eye, The Scarlet Letter, and The Great Gatsby. However, I consider...See Ashley's full profile

I am a widely published writer of poetry, plays, and fiction who has worked with students of literature for many years. I received my Master of Arts in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. My students always come away...See Gemma's full profile

My experience with Literature students runs the gamut: whether it be as the Lead Teacher at a Sylvan Learning Center, as a writing consultant at a highly selective liberal arts college, as an after-school course designer and instructor, as...See Jamie's full profile

My love for tutoring comes from my love of learning. Growing up with a mother who is a teacher instilled the importance of education in me from a young age. It also allowed me to build the study skills and discipline that allowed me to graduate...See Josephine's full profile

I graduated magna cum laude from Barnard College with an English major and concentrations in Creative Writing and Theatre. I have written many analytical essays on classic and contemporary texts throughout my education and career, and completed my...See Hannah's full profile

Everything comes down to history for me. I've been a history geek for my my entire life (or at least since age 4, since I don't remember my life before that). My idea of fun is to read history (currently on Robert Caro's biography of Lyndon...See Avi's full profile

Published author, Magna Cum Laude in English Literature. Experienced teacher/tutor.See Sasha's full profile

I'm a PhD candidate in English Literature at Columbia University and have been studying English for 10+ years at the collegiate level. I specialize in early modern literature and thus have an understanding of the etymology of...See Ashley's full profile