The Best Literature Tutors in New York City, NY

As a teacher of English literature in grades 8-college, I have taught a variety of works of literature. From contemporary fiction, to the great classics, Shakespeare to Dickens,Poe to Wadsworth I am able to bring a true understanding of the author's work.See Arnold's full profile

I am a writer with a Master of Letter from the University of Glasgow. I read extensively and love classic as well as contemporary literature, across several genres. Sharing my love of writing and stories is one of the best jobs in the world. See Mayra's full profile

In the challenging environment of New York preparatory schools, even an organized and high-performing student can struggle with juggling the complex demands of heavy workloads as well as extracurricular and athletic activities. Schools have raised the bar and expect work quality from students at a level previously...See Sheena's full profile

I have a Ph.D. in American Literature from NYU, two published books about literature, and was the winner of first prize in a competitive poetry competition. I was the editor and publisher of an award-winning literary magazine.See Howard's full profile

Hi! My name is Nikhil and I am a student at the University of Chicago with an intense passion for tutoring and working with children! I have experience tutoring several subjects and age groups, but specialize in working with middle and high school students. The majority of my experience lies in a nonprofit I began in...See Nick'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

My motto is Labor Omnia Vincit (Latin for "Work Conquers All"). It mirrors my belief that any goal can be accomplished via guided effort. I am passionate about instilling the knowledge, skills, and confidence that people need to achieve their dreams. For over two decades, I have helped thousands surpass their goals,...See Brad'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

Wait a minute... a doctor who is tutoring reading and writing? Let me explain: Reading and writing has always been a passion of mine. To me, writing well is like having telepathy. No matter where you are, good writing has the ability to communicate directly from my mind to yours. Just like everyone speaks in their own...See Ethan's full profile

I received my degree in English literature from Princeton, where I graduated summa cum laude. 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...See Elliott's full profile

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

I have taken both AP English Language and Composition and AP Literature in high school and am a current major in English Literature at Columbia. I scored a 36 on the ACT English section. I have tutored middle and high school students in varying difficulties of English, including in: reading, writing, and...See Alex's full profile

Greetings! I’m Professor Ali—a professor featured in the Wall Street Journal, and bestselling author of 1368: China and the Making of the Modern World (Stanford University Press). I've taught at NYU, Cornell, and Harvard, holding a perfect 5.0 rating from 43 reviews on Wyzant. I’m dedicated to helping students...See Dr Ali H'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

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

Although I have many interests, both creatively and academically, I would confidently say that I could be of greatest help to you as my potential client with: Art Theory, Art History, Literature, Reading, Writing, ACT English, both Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, as well as a little Philosophy and even...See Jordan'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

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

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

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

With three years of American and British literature studies at the University of Houston, I have a sharp eye for symbolism, motifs, figurative language, intertexuality, etc. I coach students into sprucing up their thesis for their literary analysis paper and weave their ideas and brainstorming into a coherent...See Caroline's full profile

I am well-versed in tutoring Literature, as I was a Creative Writing major at Sarah Lawrence College and completed my MFA in Creative Writing at NYU. I have ran and participated in writing workshops and craft classes for the past decade, and worked under the guidance of great writers, including EL Doctorow and...See Naomi's full profile

Hello! I am a law student and food and culture writer who has tutored students across a range of English levels. I particularly enjoy helping students improve their writing, as I have experience being edited myself on pieces of creative nonfiction for online magazines as well as on a book-length essay collection. I...See Anna'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