The Best Literature Tutors in Brooklyn, NY

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 words. If that sounds like you, I'm here to help! After graduating from...See Benjamin's full profile

For over a decade, I have worked as a full-time tutor for a private NYC tutoring agency. I have accumulated thousands of hours of experience and have helped students vastly improve test scores, ace courses, and gain admittance to elite NYC private schools and elite universities, such Princeton, Cornell, University of...See Sebastian'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 Johnson, Volume 4). I've tutored history for high school and college students for...See Avi's full profile

I have taught the following high school classes: 9th Grade World Literature, 10th Grade American Literature, 12th Grade Creative Writing & Literary Theory. At the collegiate level I have taught Contemporary Literature, Composition, & Film.See Eric's full profile

Hi there! I'm Dr. Irwin! I hold a PhD in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering from the University of Toronto and have with an extensive background in Math, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, and Biology. With a passion for teaching, I have a very direct approach and adapt stylistically to each individual student,...See Irwin's full profile

Since graduating from Harvard in 2014, I've helped dozens of students achieve their goals, from boosted grades to acceptance at a dream school. I work hard to help my students experience that special thrill that comes from learning something new, and breaking through to new heights of success. Having trouble with...See Nathan's full profile

Taught World Literature survey course, in addition to other literature classes. See Eric's full profile

I received a BA in English Literature from Pomona College (magna cum laude), and an MA in English from the University of Exeter (first-class degree). My undergraduate thesis at Pomona, a hybrid critical and creative work, received Pomona's creative writing thesis prize. My dissertation at Exeter, which...See Nina's full profile

Whether you are struggling in a class, dreading a deadline, or merely wish for extra academic support in the midst of this pandemic, please do not hesitate to contact me! I am a New Yorker, Bibliophile, and Byzantinist, as well as an alumnus of the University of Edinburgh and the University of St. Andrews, where I...See Ethan's full profile

Overall, I am a passionate and energetic tutor looking to help YOU with all things writing, reading, communicating, and storytelling. Throughout my decade of teaching, I have worked with students from kindergarten to grad school on topics ranging from literature and history to public speaking and various...See Eitan's full profile

I am a current college instructor of writing and literature, with seven years of experience working with students from middle school through college. I have taught critical analysis, paper writing, note taking, and study skills to improve comprehension of difficult texts. I also work with students to build their...See Claire's full profile

I have taught literature to elementary, middle, high school, and college students for over 15 years. We discuss themes, literary elements and rhetorical devices, and make authentic personal and intertextual connections.See Barbara'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 essays, to theses, to published articles and books. See Olya's full profile

Hi! I'm Miriam. I graduated with a Bachelors degree in Biology, with an Award for Scholarly Excellence and Achievement in Physics from the college. When I was in college and post-college, I was the official Sciences tutor in my school (for all Bio, Physics and Chemistry courses). A recurring occurrence I saw in the...See Miriam's full profile

I studied dramatic literature, English literature, Classics, and writing at Yale University. I have worked as a substitute teacher and English (reading, writing, grammar) tutor for 3+ years. I have extensive experience tutoring students in middle, high school, and college in Critical Reading, Essay...See Rebecca's full profile

With fifteen years of experience as an educator and therapist, and over seven years as an editor, I can promise to help your teen tackle every step of their college personal statement with confidence and creativity. Over the years, I've edited college applications not only on Wyzant's platform, but also as a staff...See Paul's full profile

I have a great deal of knowledge in literature. I have studied Shakespeare, Fitzgerald, Poe, and so on. It's not enough to just read literature, but to also understand, analyze and respond to it. My #1 goal is to instill a love of literature in all my students and then my 2nd goal is to make...See Dina'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 a creative writing camp counselor, or as a private tutor, I've worked...See Jamie's full profile

These goals can take the form of writing academically, non-academically, and public speaking--all areas in which I have earned top grades during my time at Belmont and writing for various publications around Nashville. Literature is my passion second only to writing and my time as an English major has equipped...See Ridge's full profile

Hi all! My name is Olivia and I recently graduated from Brown University with degrees in International and Public Affairs and Literary Arts. I graduated with honors and an "A" average grade (Brown does not calculate GPA). I have about 8 years of experience tutoring in K-10th grade math, English, Spanish, and American...See Olivia's full profile

Subjects I have taught in the past include: High School English; English Literature; English Composition; Academic Thesis Writing; College Application Preparation; Graduate School Application Preparation; East Asian History; Modern Chinese Literature; Comparative Literature; Critical Theory;...See Shawn's full profile

I am a fluent German speaker after living and studying there for five years. I additionally have my bachelors in German Literature and Cultural History from Columbia university and will begin my Ed.M in German at Rutgers in fall 2026.See Jessica's full profile

Hi! I'm thrilled by the prospect of meeting you and helping you along your academic and human journey. I graduated from Emory University with a degree in Chemistry and Philosophy/Religion. I spend my days working full time as a high school chemistry and physics teacher. I began tutoring in college, where I volunteered...See Noah's full profile

By way of establishing the many social, political, and emotional contexts of a given piece, I help students build a bridge between the aforementioned and themselves, thus allowing great works to resonate and be felt.See Samuel's full profile

I have scored in the 99th percentile (the highest possible score) of every standardized test I have taken, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and IQ tests. I also won national essay writing competitions in high school. For over 20 years, I have tutored thousands of students. I leverage my International Coaching...See Brad's full profile