The Best Literature Tutors in Cambridge, MA

My name is Louis Gleason. I am a graduate of Boston College and an experienced tutor specializing in math, natural sciences, and English mechanics. I have worked as a tutor since 2019 and have spent multiple years as a full-time tutor, assisting students in SAT and ACT test preparation, physics, math, geology, astronomy,...See Louis's full profile

With more than 20 years of professional writing and teaching experience and a master's in journalism from Harvard, I know what it takes to write well, and I can teach you how to conquer writer's block, say what's in your heart and mind, make yourself understood, stand out from thousands of applicants ... and get good...See Abby's full profile

Literature was my undergraduate major and has continued to be one of the most important parts of my life. My love and knowledge of English, American and world literature have enriched my life beyond measure. My house is a library. Students find most of the books from their required reading on my shelves....See Serena's full profile

I am completing a PhD in English Literature at Boston University, where I have taught numerous college literature courses. I have also earned a Graduate Certificate in Teaching Writing.See Daniel's full profile

Hi! My name is Vivian. I’m a researcher by day and tutor by night. Currently, I'm a PhD student at Yale studying biochemistry and biophysics. When not working with proteins, I enjoy helping students deepen their understanding of the chemical and biological phenomena in the world around us. Before starting at Yale, I...See Vivian's full profile

Decades of teaching English.See Andrew's full profile

I help students tackle the analytical side of school and admissions — standardized tests, college-level math, and computer science — and I've built a 5.0 rating across 180+ hours doing it. On the test-prep side, I coach the full SSAT / PSAT / SAT / ACT lineup, both the math and the reading/writing sections,...See John's full profile

I hold a Massachusetts teaching license in English and have 30 years of experience teaching literature across multiple genres — including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, and graphic narrative — to students from middle school through advanced high school and AP levels. My instruction emphasizes close...See Marc's full profile

I am an experienced science and math tutor with a strong academic background in Earth Science and Sustainability. I am currently pursuing an MSc in Sustainable Energy Science at the Iceland School of Energy and hold a B.S. in Environmental Science with a concentration in Earth Science from Rice University. My academic...See Lucian's full profile

With 15+ years and thousands of hours tutoring students across greater Boston and Washington, DC, I've helped nearly 1,000 students achieve their academic goals—guiding many to perfect or near-perfect scores on the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, and other high-stakes exams, often with significant gains in just a few months....See M. Reza's full profile

PhD in American history/literature. Studied at UC Berkeley and MIT. Also teach college courses in American literature (1550s to the present). Range of topics from canonical to noncanonical writers.See Rosa's full profile

I am a certified high school English teacher and have been tutoring privately for many years. I have taught writing, literature, vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, etc. I am new to Wyzant (so I don't have any reviews). However, I'd be happy to provide references. See Elynn's full profile

I specialize in translating difficult, ancient texts into modern, laymen's terms while in a lesson with a student. I find it enjoyable to explain and contextualize the literature, especially within it's historical frame and the author's own experiences. Furthermore, I seek to make the study of these...See Darby Jo's full profile

I am a classroom teacher with over 18 years of experience. I am certified as a reading specialist, math specialist, classroom teacher, and administrator. I have tutored students in grades K-6. I have two Masters degrees in education. I was a finalist for the Massachusetts Teacher of the Year award in 2016. I love...See Daniel's full profile

I have been teaching English for the past 5 years with a specific focus in literature and reading skills. I am an AP Literature certified teacher and have taught the course for 3 years. I continue to hone my own writing and reading skills by reading a variety of different types of literature of all...See Talia's full profile

... As a language tutor in New York and Moscow, I work with professionals in a wide range of fields, including journalism, diplomacy, finance, arts & music, literature, and academic research. For each student, I develop a personalized course of study that emphasizes dynamic conversation practice while mastering grammar and...See Alisa's full profile

My journey into college admissions and tutoring has been marked by a unique mix of academic work, professional experience, and a deep commitment to student support. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics with a minor in International & Global Studies from Brandeis University in 2018. My academic foundation equipped me...See Benjamin's full profile

I am a semi-retired attorney and skilled one-on-one tutor. I bring patience, creativity and a sense of humor to my lessons, working both to build a strong foundation of substantive knowledge and to pass along useful shortcuts and strategies for breaking down difficult problems into manageable pieces. My tutoring focuses...See John's full profile

I have tutored students in Literature for over 15 years, both privately and for the Lexington Public school system as a Home/Hospital tutor. I truly enjoy and have been fortunate to have helped each student gain confidence in reading, comprehension and analysis of all types of Literature, including...See Ellen's full profile

Greetings! During a 20+ year career in education, I have taught English language arts for grades 5-12, worked as a paraeducator for grades 6-8, and served as a tutor for students needing help with reading comprehension, writing, test preparation, and executive functioning skills. I have always enjoyed tutoring because I...See Erin's full profile

Took both AP Language and AP Literature as a school student, and received scores of 5 (the highest possible). Enrolled in multiple college courses on literature, including on postwar European literature and postwar British literature. PhD student in political science with experience teaching...See Wright's full profile

I’m an avid lover of history and a current History and Literature concentrator at Harvard College! I scored a 5 on the AP European History exam and have experience tutoring peers in college-level history.See Ian's full profile

I have a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Washington University and 2 years' experience teaching high school English reading, writing, and grammar at an elite college preparatory school.See Rachel's full profile

Hi! I’m Daniel, a passionate educator with over 7 years of experience helping students unlock the power of historical thinking and critical analysis. I have a double B.A. in history and military science, and an M.A. in history, where I specialized in German colonial history. Whether you're prepping for AP exams,...See Daniel's full profile

Hi! I’m Olivia — I scored 165+ on the LSAT and have studied the exam for 3 years. I specialize in strategy-based tutoring that helps students think like the test makers. My goal isn’t endless drilling — it’s showing you how to predict LSAT logic so you study smarter and score higher.Over the past few years,...See Olivia's full profile