The Best Literature Tutors in New York City, NY

I am an SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, SHSAT, LSAT, GMAT, and GRE expert and have tutored hundreds of students for a myriad of other standardized tests and academic subjects. My students have consistently achieved results at the apex of the learning and test curve, winning admission to highly competitive academic programs at...See Daniel'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

Hi there! Ed V. here: TV writer, playwright, writing coach, mentor, tutor, and teacher. I'm a four-time Daytime Emmy Award winner for writing on Sesame Street and a three-time winner of Hunter College’s Irv Zarkower Playwriting Award. In theater, I was awarded a Dramatists Guild Fellowship in Playwriting and was...See Ed's full profile

I hope to make the test-prep experience as palatable and enjoyable as possible for students! I am also eager to help students cultivate their love of English writing and literature. My own writing has been published 45+ times and earned academic awards. I provide supplementary help in English classes,...See Anna's full profile

Hello! I have taught English (EFL/ESL/TESOL) for over five years in the USA, Japan, and the Netherlands. I have experience teaching all levels, from Elementary School to Business English. I am a JET Program alumni, published ESL author, and have extensive experience teaching at the university level. I have taught at...See Eli'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

I have had at least 15 courses involving political science in high school, college and graduate school, including: American Government, Comparative Politics, Images of Women in History and Literature, Political Science 101, International Economics, International Dimensions of Business, Modern Civics, History of...See Vinay'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

Recent Success Stories: --700 to 780 jump for student on SAT Math Subject Test Level 2 after only 2 sessions of tutoring! --800 (Perfect!) for SAT Math Subject Test Level 2 after only 2 months of tutoring! For the past 9+ years, my successes have included perfect 1600 SAT student and PSAT National Merit Qualifying...See John's full profile

Experienced tutor with an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a graduate degree from Harvard University. I have strong analytical skills as demonstrated by my scientific background as well as a strong humanities background in international studies. I have excellent written and...See Sonia'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've spent my entire life reading, absorbing, and analyzing literature. Sharing this process with students is one of the single most joyful and satisfying experiences I've ever had.See Andrew's full profile

I work to forge enthusiastic, supportive, and responsive mentorships with my students. I have extensive experience working with students with ADHD and dyslexia. Some of my favorite subjects to teach are writing, literature, physics, chemistry, biology, geometry, trig, pre-calc, and algebra.See Michael's full profile

...for The United Farm Workers of America. Professionally, I have worked (almost) exclusively within the domain of English / Literature: composition (remedial & intermediate), introduction to literature, creative writing (poetry, flash fiction), and pre-college bridge courses for those high school graduates whose literacy ...See Rangi's full profile

I'm an enthusiastic and supportive writing tutor. I pride myself on my ability to help those I tutor not only with their writing, but also their belief and excitement in their writing. I am a playwright and screenwriter who has extensive experience working with very young students as well as adults. For more info...See Maya's full profile

I have taught ESL at several well-regarded colleges (universities) in NYC and abroad. I have a BA in history (specializing in Latin America) and secondary education, an MA in dance therapy and teaching certification in ESL from an institute in Madrid, Spain, where I was selected from a wide list of candidates for a...See Bonnie's full profile

You need more than a tutor—you need someone who knows how to get things done. I’m Benjamin – an award-winning educator, trusted consultant to Fortune 500 CEOs, and a specialist in academic success without the stress. With degrees from elite institutions and experience that spans think tanks, government advisory...See Benjamin's full profile

I am also known for making sessions fun and engaging and inspiring students with my passion for writing and literature and my keen awareness of standardized test-making tactics. Educational Background: I hold a Masters Degree in the Teaching of English from Columbia University and am currently finishing a...See Katrine's full profile

I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Columbia University with a 3.88 GPA, and a BA in English and American Studies. I help students of all ages, but focus especially on the LSAT, SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, SHSAT, and AP Exams in American History, Composition, and Literature. I myself was not always a committed or...See Andrew's full profile

Harvard‑trained classicist at heart! My PhD research in Comparative Literature draws deeply on Greek and Roman authors—from Homer and Euripides to Virgil and Augustine—and I’ve spent a decade guiding students through these texts in both translation and the original languages. I teach close reading,...See Serge'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

Hi! I'm Nick, a recent graduate of New York University with a major in Music Theory & Composition and a minor in German. I'm originally from Boston, Massachusetts, where I spent every high school summer teaching music and writing at a daycamp for kids aged 7-14. I come from a family of English teachers, so I find that...See Nick's full profile

With over 5 years of experience tutoring elementary to high school students in language arts, mathematics, history, science, and ACT/SAT preparation, I have developed a deep understanding of the importance of identifying each student's unique learning style to maximize our time together. Rather than relying on...See Genevieve'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