The Best Literature Tutors in Cambridge, MA

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

My departure from teaching full-time at the high school level is my motivation for this new venture, and I hope the WyzAnt program helps me connect with engaged families and students. Though my expertise lies in the humanities, the study of literature in particular (scores of 5 on the AP Literature and...See Damon's full profile

I have taken – and adored – many courses in literature, including British Literature, American Literature, Russian Literature, Japanese Literature, Arthurian Romance, Fantasy Literature, Literature of the American Revolution, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and more. During...See Ariana's full profile

I've won numerous fellowships and awards for my own research/writing, and I have experience teaching both the first-year writing seminar and introductory English Literature courses. See Jordan's full profile

I have a BA in English from Tufts University. Additionally, I have helped students of all ages understand, analyze, and write about literature in an efficient manner required for standardized tests.See Austin'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

With an undergraduate degree in languages and linguistics, and a Master's degree in theology, I have enjoyed reading a vast array of literature, including in French and Spanish. Literature has the power to expand our horizons and change our world views through active engagement with characters, which...See Hannah's full profile

I have completed my PhD at King's College London researching contemporary India's digital-political landscape. I have a Master's of Science from the University of Oxford and my Bachelor's degree with Honors from the University of Chicago. I have worked with graduate and master's students, copy-editing, and working on...See Sarah's full profile

History (APUSH), AP Environmental Science (APES), AP World History: Modern (WHAP), and AP English Language & Composition. -Earned perfect scores on all subject SAT II tests, including U.S. History, Literature, and Environmental Science. -Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Environmental Science and...See Lucian's full profile

I studied Illustrating and writing children's literature. I also delved into Children's literature at Simmons College, where I also attended a conference and symposium on children's literature. I have a deep love and appreciation for excellence in all genres of children's lit.See Dianne'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 took many literature classes--Shakespeare, British and American Literatures in varying time periods, Contemporary, as well as several philosophy classes. I also taught all of these at the high school level.See Marissa's full profile

Besides my own studies in biology and the five years I spent working as a researcher at Caltech and BWH, I've worked as a tutor to introduce scientific concepts to K-12 audiences. I've helped lead scientific literature review and discussion for high schoolers, worked to provide feedback on science...See Kyle'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

Summer is the time to work on your college essay! For the past 8 years, I have taught high school English and helped students get into Ivy League schools and Honors programs around the country, and I genuinely love helping with this assignment. My approach is simple, straight-forward, and focused on you as the...See Lindsay'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 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

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 have taught English (Composition and Literature) for the last 15 years in the Boston area.See Edward's full profile

My notable educational accomplishments include: 850+ professional lessons taught thus far; Emory Dean's List for maintaining a 4.0 GPA; 2023 Winner of Emory's The Betty and Michael Wolf Prize in American Literature; Perfect scores on ACT Writing and Essay with a near-perfect score on Reading;...See Hazel's full profile

Hello! My name is Amanda, and I am a licensed English teacher, college consultant, and tutor with over nine years of experience. I hold a B.A. from Brown University in Nonfiction English and an M.Ed. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Education in Educational Studies and Special Education. I started as a...See Amanda's full profile

I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in Spring 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature. While there, I completed the year-long Writing Center tutor intern training program and was employed as a tutor the following school year. For my tutoring work, I recieved the Phyllis Weidig...See Nora's full profile

I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in English. I am currently an MD/PhD candidate and I am passionate about science, literature, and writing. I began tutoring because I thoroughly enjoy sharing my love for learning itself and...See Michela's full profile

My first BA degree is in English where the focus is on literature and writing skills. I also earned a BA and MA in philosophy with my primary area of interest is in philosophy of language. This area of the field has a lot of overlap with linguistics. Throughout my career and work experience I have helped people...See Andi'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