The Best Literature Tutors in Jersey City, NJ

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

Are you staring at the Common App essay prompts and wondering where to begin? Maybe you're not sure which of your life stories will make the strongest essay, or perhaps you already know what you want to write but aren't sure how to put it into words. If that sounds like you, I'm here to help! After graduating from...See Benjamin's full profile

I am a writer, filmmaker and screenwriter passionate about helping learners of all ages achieve their learning goals. I have experience in teaching high school and college age students in particular, but enjoy working with all types of students at any age. I enjoy being able to help students improve their writing...See Robin'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 hold a MS in Statistics and a BS in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have more than ten years of tutoring experience and have worked with students at the high school, colllege, and graduate levels. I have also served as a Teaching Assistant for university-level math...See Daniel's full profile

At Middlebury College, I had a minor in 19th and 20th century British Literature. As a French and Spanish major, I also had to read various types of literature by French and Spanish authors. From my classes in college, I learned how to read books by looking for thematic elements and character development....See Allison's full profile

I graduated magna cum laude from Barnard College with an English major and concentrations in Creative Writing and Theatre. I have written many analytical essays on classic and contemporary texts throughout my education and career, and completed my thesis research project on the Merchant of Venice.See Hannah's full profile

As a writing coach, I help students with college essays, research papers, and capstone projects. With graduate students, I work on what most often stalls their thesis or dissertation progress: research statements, literature reviews, and chapter revisions. For any writing project, the goal is helping you...See Anna'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

Hi! I have been teaching English literature and writing courses for over a decade. I hold a BA from Rice University and PhD in English from Rutgers, and am currently a faculty member in the Writing Program there. I teach courses on English literature, composition, and proposal writing for business and...See Alex'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

For the last 23 years, I have worked as a private tutor, writing professor, and college admissions advisor with everyone from middle school students to Ivy League PhD students in physics, from Fulbright and law school applicants to middle schoolers just learning the joy of reading. I love working with a broad range of...See Ben'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

I received a cum laude degree in English from Harvard, where I wrote my junior paper on Shakespeare. I've been reading and writing my whole life and have a versatile knowledge of many forms and periods, from Renaissance drama to American postwar literature. I also love teaching high school students who may be...See Miles's full profile

I recently graduated from Georgetown University's English M.A. program (2023), and graduated with a B.A. from Georgetown in English and Art (2022). I received Honors on my English thesis on the role of journalistic ethics in political mass media. I am also a freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C., and serve as a...See Alexandra's full profile

Furthermore, I have my California Single Subject Credential in English denoting that I have the subject area expertise and skills sets to teach students in English language, literature and composition. See Rachel's full profile

I am a literature tutor with deep experience guiding students through classic and modern texts, helping them understand theme, character development, symbolism, and authorial intent. I specialize in close reading, textual evidence, and analytical discussion of works commonly taught in middle school, high school,...See Wendy's full profile

Taught World Literature survey course, in addition to other literature classes. See Eric's full profile

Literature can be a literally amazing tool to reinforce your reading, English and grammar skills. Reading is fundamental but truly understanding what you read makes it fun. Poets, authors, and playwrights have developed stories into literary masterpieces by using the sum of the parts to create the student's...See Shelley's full profile

I graduated with a degree in English Literature and wrote my thesis on gender studies in John's Apocalypse. I designed an American Literature class and a Poetry & Music Lyrical Analysis class at EF International, the international school I worked at for over a year.See Skyler's full profile

Whether you have a great idea but don't know how to organize it—or you're staring at a blank page with no idea where to start—I can help. I'm Laetitia (Le-ti-ci-a), a Columbia University graduate with a 3.9 GPA in Comparative Literature. During my sophomore year, I was awarded the Helen Marie...See Laetitia's full profile

You might think studying literature is a waste of time. And why not? "Literature" is just the thoughts and opinions of a bunch of dead people, right? You can't, for instance, build a bridge or fix an engine with it. So why study it? But the reason literature classes still feature so...See Phillip'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

Jonathan has been a teacher and tutor for more than twenty years. After teaching high school English in Manhattan for nine years, and serving as the school’s college advisor, Jonathan relocated to Seattle in 2001 on a Klepser writing fellowship from the University of Washington to teach poetry. Born in Teaneck, New...See Jonathan's full profile