The Best Literature Tutors in California

Hey! I'm Nick. For almost 10 years now, I've been a leading test prep guru and writing coach based in sunny Southern California, though my students stretch across the country and even across the Atlantic. As the author of original The...See Nick's full profile

I have been teaching college-level English for almost 20 years. I have a Bachelor's Degree in English as well as a Master's Degree in English with an emphasis in writing. I have taught Freshman composition at California State University,...See Tracey's full profile

After graduating with a 3.8 from Northwestern University, where I double-majored in Theatre and International Studies and minored in Film & Media Studies, I moved to LA where I now work as a writer. My own college essay got me into...See Arianna's full profile

I’m passionate about helping students grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. With a Master’s and Bachelor’s in English Literature from San Francisco State University and a current doctorate student in Educational Leadership,...See Shawn's full profile

Anyone can come to love these subjects using my approach. As a student develops interest in the subject, the learning process becomes easier, more effective and more fun. Literature, language and writing are my greatest passions, and...See Andrew's full profile

I have experience tutoring students in all types of English classes: AP English Literature and Composition, AP English Language and Composition, American Literature, European Literature, and general fiction and nonfiction....See Eric's full profile

I have a Master's Degree in French literature and have written ~50 essays and term papers along with writing 2 cookbooks, teaching high school English, tutoring SAT and ACT, and working as a book editor.See Les's full profile

I am qualified to teach English Literature because Literature constituted most of my reading for English as a major subject for my B.A. degree. Not only did these studies furnish me with an understanding of the diversity of...See CHRISTOPHER's full profile

...novelists and conduct published interviews with Pulitzer Prize winners. Before that I got my bachelor's degree in English Literature with a writing concentration. In the past, I've tutored Bosnian and Burmese adult refugees with World Relief, middle ...See Luke's full profile

As a retired teacher with over 20 years' experience, I have led discussions, helped students create writing prompts, created ways of entering long works of literature without stress, and taught ways to write about works of world...See James's full profile

2023: 100% of my college counseling students accepted at one of their top choices, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, Dartmouth, Georgia Tech, University of Chicago, and UC Berkeley! Colleges are looking for young people with unique...See William's full profile

I have a BA in English with a minor in Creative Writing from Santa Clara University. I have taught English literature to University students and read hundreds of classical and contemporary texts. From Shakespeare to Toni Morrison, I know my...See Tara's full profile

In Sacramento Community College, I read and analyzed short stories and novels for my reading and writing classes. In Sacramento State, I took an elective course-Multicultural Children's Literature. This class taught me how to analyze...See Andrea's full profile

Dr. Jeffrey W. has taught English and Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley and UC Davis for fourteen years. He has tutored students to prepare for the ACT and SAT since 2015. Jeffrey holds an undergraduate degree from Yale University, a...See Jeffrey's full profile

I have worked with many students, ages middle school through graduate school, to improve their literature interpretation and analytical skills. For example, some students need tutoring to break down Old English poetry and prose and then...See Jy's full profile

Hello! I'm Ligia (pronounced LEE-hee-uh) or LV. I have over a decade of informal tutoring experience, which sprouted from my early love of teaching and learning. At CSUN, I majored in English - Creative Writing with a minor in Visual Arts, and I...See Ligia's full profile

I graduated from Southwestern College with a 4.0 GPA and an Associate's degree in English. I took college courses in Introduction to Literature and Children's, American, and British Literature and received A's on the...See Rachel's full profile

I have written English language arts curriculum for grades 6-8 and have taught from numerous Common Core curriculum in grades 6-12. Students will learn about literary analysis in classics, modern literature, American literature, and...See Wendy's full profile

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I received my PhD in English from Duke University and have taught English literature at the college and high school levels for a decade. I have taught English literature and freshman writing at Duke, literature at Emerson...See Calina's full profile

My studies have exposed me to a diverse range of literary works and critical perspectives, allowing me to offer a multifaceted and interdisciplinary approach to tutoring. My research in American literature and African-American...See Jaye's full profile

After more than 20 years teaching English all over the world, I still like helping people write and speak better English! Really. I've got grandmother-type patience and try to make learning fun. We shouldn't be afraid of learning; it should be...See Kim's full profile

In preparing to tutor IELTS, I surveyed the academic literature and unearthed a study that is hot off the presses from July 2024 by Chanratana et al that focused on the subject of listening relative to IELTS. Students in this area will be...See Ray's full profile

I'm happy to help craft and revise academic and creative pieces, from grammar and structure to flow and personal voice. I also love helping students make meaning from challenging works of literature - I think gaining academic...See Lyssa's full profile

I graduated from college magna cum laude with a degree in Literature and Writing. I also obtained a K-12 substitute teaching credential. I am an avid reader and have a vast knowledge of many works ranging from classic to contemporary...See Mary's full profile