The Best Literature Tutors in Jersey City, NJ

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 hold a B.A. in English Literature. See Vera's full profile

I’m a certified math educator with a B.S. in Mathematics, a background in actuarial science, and 30+ years of experience as a systems analyst and professional mentor. I’ve helped students from 3rd grade through college, as well as adult learners returning to academics or learning professional tools such as Excel,...See Lori's full profile

MY TEST SCORES: SAT Math: 800 SAT Verbal: 800 ACT: 36 GRE: Quantitative Reasoning: 170 GRE Verbal Reasoning: 170 GRE Writing: 6 AP Calculus BC, AP Physics B, AP Spanish, and AP Literature: 5 Physics GRE: 840 Scroll down to see what students are saying about me, and feel free to contact me for a...See Alex's full profile

I have a BA in English from the University of Cambridge and am currently pursuing a PhD in English at the University of Texas - Austin.See Charlotte'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 am proficient in middle school and early high school math, such as Algebra 1 and 2, prealgebra, and geometry. I got a perfect 36 on the reading section of the ACT, as well as a 790 on the SAT English Literature Subject Test, and a 5 on the English Literature AP exam. I have been a lifelong reader and...See Caroline'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 studied English at Yale and am a published writer with work in The Paris Review, Oxford Poetry, Plume, and elsewhere.See Griffin's full profile

I majored in English literature at UCLA, and in addition to my tutoring experience, have since worked as a professional editor and proofreader for W.W. Norton and several independent publishers.See Ian'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

Hi there, I'm Francesca! I graduated from Barnard College as an English major and subsequently completed the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program at Bryn Mawr College. My varied educational experience in both the humanities and the sciences gives me a unique perspective as an MCAT tutor. The MCAT requires a blend of...See Francesca's full profile

I'm the author of four bestselling novels, all integrating extensive research, which have now been published in 21 countries to date. I have a B.A. in English Literature and Asian Studies from Amherst College, from which I graduated magna cum laude, a masters degree in Creative Writing from Columbia...See Jennifer's full profile

Students I teach literature to will be exposed to a wide variety of genres and subjects, and literary devices will be studied as well. Focus on a specific genre is also possible upon request. Study of mythology and legends can be part of the curriculum as well, upon request. See Vincent'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

I graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a B.A. in English and have been tutoring students in reading, writing, and ESL since college. I have worked with students from elementary school through college in both private and volunteer settings, and I especially enjoy helping students overcome challenges and build confidence....See Aileen's full profile

I am a graduate of the University of Southern California who has worked with elementary and adult students to improve their English language skills in reading comprehension, literature, writing, and business English. I have experience supporting students at different stages of their language journey, ranging from...See Brianna's full profile

Hi! My name is Edith and I would love to be your tutor. A bit about me -- in 2019 I graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Literature from Harvard University, where I was awarded multiple competitive essay prizes in my department and elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. In 2023, I earned my Master’s...See Edith's full profile

I'm a recent PhD graduate with eight years of experience teaching literature, history and cinema at a university level. With my focus on comparative literature and literary theory, I ensure students can analyze literary texts and develop complex arguments about them. See David's full profile

As the author of 18 books, I bring a writer’s perspective and a longstanding enthusiasm for American, British, and world literature to my tutoring. My literary interests include Mark Twain, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea, and Shakespeare’s tragedies and comedies, especially...See Digby's full profile

I specialize in English, Writing and History (American, European, and World History), and enjoy working with students on day to day assignments as well as larger research papers and test preparation. I have over eight years of experience working with grade school, high school, and college age students. I am very skilled...See Daniel's full profile

As an English teacher of more than 5 years, I have extensive knowledge of English and Classical literature, drama, political writings and philosophy. I've helped many middle school, high school, college and graduate students comprehend and analyze their texts. See Michael's full profile

I have worked with about 30 students in the past three years on writing skills or paper assignments, and 12 of those have been specifically focused on literary analysis. I often work with students in English classes but I have also created lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics for 6 students to build or sharpen analysis...See Emily's full profile

I studied English Literature and Language in a rigorous program at University College London. My concentrations included Old English, Shakespeare, Chaucer, and Linguistics. I completed independent research on radical politics in Thomas Pynchon and Toni Morrison, the use of the Western canon in contemporary Indian...See Emma's full profile

I hold a PhD in modern history from Columbia University. I am available as a tutor for AP Modern European History, AP United States History, AP World History, the Digital SAT, the GRE, history Regents exams, the Critical Analysis and Reasoning section of the MCAT (CARS), and essay writing, reading comprehension, and test...See David's full profile