The Best Reading Tutors in Manhattan, NY

My name is Ashley and I am a PhD candidate in English Literature at Columbia University. I graduated summa cum laude with my BA in 2017 and received my MA in English Literature in 2021. I have been tutoring students for the past 7 years and I specialize in college essay writing, and I teach my own University Writing...See Ashley's full profile

Hello, I’m Carmen! I completed a dual-degree program at Northwestern University, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, and magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Music. Throughout college, I tutored groups of 10 first- and second-year students who were...See Carmen's full profile

I teach readers to identify main ideas, interpret vocabulary in context, make supported inferences, and discuss texts using evidence, tailoring instruction to their goals and abilities. Through manageable reading sections, visual summaries, flashcards, audio recordings, and guided discussion, I make challenging...See Digby's full profile

I have helped many children under 10 improve their reading. I worked for Reading Partners and have taught children how to read from scratch. See Sebastian's full profile

​I have extensive experience helping students strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, sentence structure, and pronunciation through guided practice and discussion. I work closely with children, teens, and adults who struggle with confidence, pacing, understanding main ideas, and answering questions about...See Donna's full profile

I’m Cole, a Harvard graduate with a master’s degree from Oxford, where I studied on a full scholarship and subsequently taught Ancient Greek. My background in philosophy and classics shapes my approach: careful questions, close reading, and clear, practical feedback. We can work together on personal...See Cole's full profile

Member, New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling (NJACAC). I am a professional writer with a New York Times background. I taught writing for 9 years at Drew University in New Jersey. I have become schooled in the intricacies of the college selection and application process, as well as the financial aid...See Stephen's full profile

I have taught Reading to both children and adults for 27 years. I am extremely patient and encouraging. I tailor my approach to your individual needs. I also teach Phonics to beginners.See Jacqueline's full profile

I specialize in helping students build strong reading skills, from early phonics and fluency to advanced comprehension and critical thinking. I’ve worked with learners from ages 5 through high school, tailoring sessions to each student's reading level, interests, and goals. My approach emphasizes...See Nick's full profile

I'm a professional writer and studied languages in college. I know all the parts of language like the back of my hand and can help with anything from the basics of reading to advanced grammatical terminology. See Ben's full profile

I completed the ACT reading section in the 99th percentile and am excited to share my tools and strategies with students. In my lessons, I review how to pick up on nuances of the text such as the authors tone, that help to answer the trickier ACT questions. I help students break down the text before answering...See Olivia's full profile

Hi, I’m Starlyte. I graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York. I have a passion for teaching, mentoring, and empowering students to achieve their goals. My mission is to provide tailored support, connect you with the right resources, and address key gaps in understanding. I create a safe, supportive...See Starlyte's full profile

I have taught reading from elementary to university level. I help students comprehend and analyze texts, growing their confidence and skills. See Jonathan's full profile

I have several years of experience teaching students across a wide range of levels, and have worked extensively with middle school, high school, and college students. I'm a proven expert in all aspects of standardized test prep, including all sections (math, reading, science) of the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and GRE;...See Ray's full profile

Hi, my name is Ralicia, and I’m an English tutor with professional teaching experience and formal TESOL training. I specialize in helping adult learners improve their spoken English, pronunciation, grammar, and confidence, especially for workplace communication, interviews, and everyday conversation. My teaching...See Tutor Ralicia's full profile

I am a licensed attorney with a specialty in writing and legal research. I love helping students of all ages and educational backgrounds refine and strengthen their writing. I have tutored high school, college, and law students in essay writing, personal statements, legal memoranda, and research papers. My work extends...See Katie's full profile

I have been tutoring English skills for many years including English as a second languageSee Lori's full profile

I’ve worked with both native and non-native english speakers of all ages and diagnosis and gotten tangible results, improvements in reading, spelling, comprehension and retention.See Samuel's full profile

I like to have my young students read aloud to me so I can make sure they can pronounce and understand the vocabulary they see. I will ask questions about a text to get students to open up and share their thoughts and feelings about what they are reading and to make sure they are following the story...See Cheri's full profile

Hey there! I am a graduate of Harvard University and a native New Yorker who has been tutoring students of all ages in everything from standardized tests to Spanish to Math to songwriting for over ten years. The SAT, ISEE, SSAT and other middle school and high school level standardized tests are a specialty of mine, and...See JC's full profile

Next, I attended Columbia's School of the Arts, where I studied writing and literature. I also taught academic writing courses for over two years that focused on reading, analyzing, and writing about literature. Finally, I'm a lifelong reader and lover of literature. See Elliott's full profile

I have extensive experience helping students of all ages and abilities improve their reading comprehension skills. I've taught in the NYC public school system, and have over 5 years of direct tutoring experience. I've worked with young children and adults, advanced and remedial readers, and even...See Michael's full profile

LSAT requires a way of thinking that might feel unfamiliar to most. It is not a test of intelligence! It is a test of patterns and structure. I help you develop the skills you will need on test day, such as reading critically, inductive and deductive reasoning, and organizing evidence. I lay the foundation for the...See Sasha's full profile

I have always believed in the importance of education and I am looking forward to help students make learning fun and successful. I am known for making my lessons engaging, whether it is test prep or chess! I scored a 36 on the science and reading section of the ACT and have experience tutoring for all sections...See Sarina's full profile

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