The Best Literature Tutors in California

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

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

For two years as a Stanford Hollyhock Fellow I studied how to help students write better. Through feedback that is both technical (the X's and O's of writing) and power-affirming (asking writers to think deeply about their effect on the reader),...See Ward's full profile

I studied at the prestigious Ecole Normale Supérieure in France and graduate Summa Cum Laude with a Master's in Linguistics and Literature as well as a B.A. in English, I taught at Le Lycée Français of Los Angeles and Westlake...See Cloe'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

My experience includes seven years teaching at the university level and fifteen years teaching at the high school level. I have taught in all areas of the Humanities, with a particular focus on Philosophy and Literature. I can offer...See John'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 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

I have taught Literature for the past 6 years. To be successful in every aspect of life, you need to be a good reader. By studying literature you will be able to expand your knowledge of the world and better decipher any text...See Kathryn's full profile

I have a B.A. in creative writing and literature and a M.A. in English Composition and Linguistics. I have been working with ELL students for over 6 years at the community college level, and 10 years for university level.See Carlee's full profile

I have a wide range of literature experience. I have taught literature for more 15 years and am well read in classics and humanities as well as modern lit. I have experience in literature analysis and in understanding...See Julie'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

I have now being teaching high school writing for 10 years. During those ten years, I have taught AP English Literature and Composition, which requires 3 essays to be written at the end of course exam in May. My pass rate for AP English...See Vana's full profile

I hold a PhD in English literature from UCLA, where I later served as a faculty member. I am deeply versed in American, British, and world literatures. I have years of experience in helping students brainstorm, craft, and edit essays...See Gabriel's full profile

I currently teach academic and enrichment courses in writing, literature, history, theatre, music, and dance for homeschooled students, ages K-12, in Los Angeles, including Literature, Creative Writing and Theatre “Labs” on...See Heidi's full profile

4+ years experience working for a prestigious education company, specializing in reading, comprehension, and math instruction (proficient in Seeing Stars, Visualizing and Verbalizing, and On Cloud Nine). 10+ years experience tutoring other...See Jacquelyn's full profile

I've always loved learning. To me, teaching is an extension of that thirst for education. I started tutoring my fellow classmates in high school and never stopped seeking to help others learn. In graduate school, I taught writing and rhetoric...See Sonya's full profile

I've tutored students of all ages in English and language arts. I have a firm grasp on English and literature, receiving a 4 on the AP English Lit exam, a 730 (out of 800) on the SAT Verbal, and a 96th percentile score on the GRE...See Janie's full profile

30+ years of experience in tutoring English, including literature, literary criticism, and writing for literature classes. See Jennifer's full profile

I have received a 5 on the AP Literature Exam and am currently a Comparative Literature student at UCLA. I have experience in literary analysis, comprehension, vocabulary, and spelling. I have extensive literary skills and am...See Audrey's full profile

I am an excellent tutor for literature due to my strong academic background and passion for the subject. I have taken AP English Literature and Composition, as well as IB English Language and Literature, which provided me...See Jordan'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'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 have taught a variety of English classes in high school, such as Coming of Age in Literature, Literature as Social Commentary, Critically Reading Graphic Novels, AP English Language and Literature, Journalism, and Mythology....See Michael's full profile

I'm in Oakland, CA, USA. My 22+ years in the educational arena--and ongoing professional development--have taught me to help students shift from lower- to higher-order thinking, which is really only coaching them to go from knowing the "what"...See Kenisha's full profile