The Best Literature Tutors in Manhattan, NY

I started working as a tutor in 2009, when I came back to NY from Korea. While there, I taught English, with an emphasis on test preparation. Here in NY, I have worked with a lot of kids to prepare for the Hunter High School test, as well as the SHSAT and the SAT. I keep current on the testing requirements for the...See Christine's full profile

Hi! I'm Alex. I want to use my master's in English from Georgetown University to help you with your writing, creative work, and admissions process. I earned my BA in English and Art from Georgetown in 2022 and my MA in 2023. As an award-winning working journalist and artist based in NYC and doing full-time educational...See Alexandra'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 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

Yale BA in Comparative Literature; Teachers College, Columbia University MA in English Education. I am expert at literary analysis and critical thinking. That said, I have taught everything from remedial reading/writing to AP Literature. As a reading comprehension coach, I will help you make images in...See Alison'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 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

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

Published author, Magna Cum Laude in English Literature. Experienced teacher/tutor.See Sasha's full profile

My experience with Literature students runs the gamut: whether it be as the Lead Teacher at a Sylvan Learning Center, as a writing consultant at a highly selective liberal arts college, as an after-school course designer and instructor, as a creative writing camp counselor, or as a private tutor, I've worked...See Jamie's full profile

I was a high school English teacher for 7 years. I scored a 194 out of 200 on my praxis in literature. I have over 500 documents that I've created to teach terms, grammar, authors, periods, writing, and genres.See Edward'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 live near Zabar's on the Upper West Side and tutor in-person throughout Manhattan, as well as online. I tutor all of high school math - including AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Precalculus, Integrated Math, IB Math, and the less advanced topics. I am comfortable online or in person. For in-person I generally...See Daniel's full profile

Sometimes people have a hard time with literature because of the style of the writing, the vocabulary, the topic/subject, the culture of the writing. With years as a high school teacher of English as well as a college lecturer in Oral Interpretation of Literature as well as Literature for...See Suzie'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

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

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

Hello! I’m a tutor of academic writing, creative writing, literature, and history with a decade of online tutoring experience. I have a Master’s in English & American Literature from New York University, which qualifies me to teach English literature to both high school students and...See Emmaline's full profile

I have studied literature at Yale, at Tufts (as part of my masters program), and through a postgraduate program at UC Berkeley. I’ve also taught literature at secondary schools for many years. For the past few years, I’ve used outstanding short stories and essays as mentor texts to teach creative...See Jonathan's full profile

Some of My Qualifications: -Near perfect scores on New York State Algebra 1, Algebra 2/Trigonometry and Geometry Regents Exams -More than one year of experience studying abroad and working in Japan. Advanced to the highest level Fifth-Year Japanese language class -5 on AP Spanish Literature -5 on AP...See Dylan'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

...insights into various texts. I enjoy exploring complex themes and characters, and I am dedicated to helping others appreciate and understand the richness of literature. My broad knowledge base equips me to guide students in their writing endeavors and facilitate meaningful discussions around their reading materials....See Digby'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