The Best Reading Tutors in New York City, NY

I have helped students of all ages improve their reading, from students in Kindergarten, to 80 year old retired ESL students. I love to help others gain a love for reading. Reading leads to knowledge, and knowledge leads to so many opportunities.See Shaniqua's full profile

I was trained at Bank Street College in the Orton-Gillingham reading approach and have successfully used it with many students. Orton-Gillingham is a systematic and structured approach to teaching decoding, spelling and handwriting. It is highly recommended for use with students with dyslexia. I have the training...See Gail's full profile

I developed reading comprehension lesson plans for school-aged children in my master's level Language Development and Disorders course at New York University. I am knowledgeable about working with typically developing children, as well as children with a reading disorder or impairment. Additionally, I...See Melissa's full profile

In high school I was Writing Center October 2023 Editor of the Month, and in college I have taken the courses Writing as Inquiry and Advanced College Essay. I read for Flash Fiction Magazine and have 5+ years in different organizations (test prep, creative writing coaching, editing) giving feedback to others about...See Erica's full profile

I am graduate of language and literature, and have done extensive work related to these areas of study. I have also tutored literature for over five years. I've taught SAT Reading Prep, and also taught reading skills (including two books) in classroom settings.See Kevin's full profile

In addition to working with individual students, I have taught numerous intensive SAT Verbal group courses for multiple years, specializing in helping students connect their own reading and experiences to the practice of identifying a main idea and the evidence supporting it. I personally earned a 35 on the ACT....See Alexandra's full profile

I have many years' experience teaching grammar as an integral part of the many ESL programs in which I have taught. including colleges and institutions both in New York and abroad. As an important tool in my repertoire, I have created hundreds of dialogues and games based on grammar points and readings, which...See Bonnie's full profile

I can help a student in the areas of reading comprehension, parts of speech, sentence structure, and many other vital parts of reading literature. I can also help a student comprehend many devices used by writers in their works, such as irony, metaphor, characterization, simile, and many other devices...See Vincent's full profile

Hello! My name is Kelli. I am a creative ESL Instructor and book editor from California, recently based in NYC! I offer personalized English language tutoring for international professionals and adult students. My most recent private students are graduate students and international corporate employees in Manhattan....See Kelli's full profile

After graduation, I had been working as a private tutor for elementary (K-6th) students in the Northern NJ area. I currently tutor one student in elementary school for general reading, math and science. Previously, I have tutored 3 elementary school students in everything from general science to reading...See John's full profile

I scored in the 99th percentile on all sections of the SAT, including the Reading.See Brad's full profile

Perhaps the best way to master reading is to become a "reader." I ask students to read aloud. I then ask questions about what they read, to ensure comprehension, and I go over new vocabulary words. See Olya's full profile

As a conductor of various ensembles theory has become a strength of mine to sight read and make accurate and efficient decisions. I have lead specialty theory courses for musicians and non-musicians as well as ear training and composition.See LAURA's full profile

I work with students to improve their SAT Reading by first assessing their struggles with reading comprehension and discussing tips for reading and understanding questions. Then we practice timed tests so students can become comfortable with the test conditions. With many of my SAT Reading...See Emma's full profile

I teach students (from 8th grade through adulthood) how to read in a clear, structured way so they’re actually in control of the material in front of them. By focusing on how sentences and paragraphs are built, students learn to identify the main idea, follow how it develops, and separate what matters from what...See Scott'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'm a North-Carolina born, Brooklyn-based poet (which, these days, feels a bit like describing myself as a betamax video recorder or a SONY walkman) with a passion for language, literature & writing. I was educated at Rice University & Columbia University School of the Arts. My first book was published in 2003; I am...See Rangi's full profile

I provide structured reading tutoring for students of all grade levels, with a strong focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking. My instruction emphasizes close reading, accuracy, and fluency while building the skills students need to understand complex texts with...See Wendy's full profile

I know how overwhelming it can be to stare at a writing assignment and not know where to start. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be so difficult. When you work with me, I’ll guide you through the process step by step, helping your ideas come to life on the page. My goal is to make writing clearer and less...See Judith's full profile

I have taken college level Hebrew coursework and have extensive experience leading services in Hebrew and teaching others how to read Hebrew. I am qualified and happy to help those training for their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, as well as people looking to learn to read Hebrew. However, if you are looking to...See Julie's full profile

As an expert SSAT tutor with a B.S. in Applied Math and Biology, I aim to improve students' scores by any means. My tutoring includes concept reviews, test-taking strategies, and targeted practice drills. I know that each section of the SSAT (Verbal, Reading, Quantitative) has unique challenges, so I build a...See Ethan's full profile

Hello! I am a graduate of New York University and a current graduate student with over four years of experience providing academic tutoring at the college level, as well as comprehensive support throughout the college admissions process. In my work with high school and college-level writers, including my experience as a...See Serena's full profile

*Currently accepting new students* Hello and welcome! In my 20+ years as a tutor I've worked with countless students on test prep, academic support, writing, and college application coaching. My students range in age from 10 to 60 and come from diverse backgrounds. And thanks to modern technology, I can work with...See Alex's full profile

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

I have also volunteered with several non-profit organizations around New York tutoring low-income New York City high school students. The SAT Reading evaluates a range of reading skills. To succeed in college, career and beyond, reading skills have to be applied in all sorts of subjects! Success...See Violet's full profile