The Best Vocabulary Tutors in New York City, NY

Melissa is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist (M.S., CCC-SLP) with her Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) certification. Her lessons are tailored to each client’s goals through functional, evidence-based exercises. Melissa earned her M.S. in Communicative Sciences and...See Melissa's full profile

Hello! My name is Kevin. I am a radiation therapist and have also worked as a tutor for over ten years, instructing various subjects ranging from English Language Arts to Mental Health and Wellness to SAT Mathematics. I've been employed with several companies including one awarded the Best of Brooklyn Award in the...See Kevin's full profile

Hello! I'm Serge. I'm a Harvard/Cornell-trained tutor with over 10 years of experience in academic advising, college admissions, test counseling, and subject coaching. After graduating from Cornell, pre-med with a degree in Developmental Psychology, I went on to Harvard to pursue a master's and, later, a Ph.D. in...See Serge's full profile

Hi! I’m Benjamin, and I’m excited to help you develop confidence and skill in reading and writing. I graduated from Harvard University, where I studied English with a focus on creative writing. For the past five years, I’ve worked with students ranging in age from 10 to 22, covering everything from reading...See Benjamin's full profile

I taught various courses: American Literature, Cambridge Exam Prep, General English (B2.1, B2.3, and C1.2), Fundamentals of English, AY Foundations, Film Studies, Vocabulary & Idioms, and Lyrical Analysis.See Skyler's full profile

Hi, I’m Anisa! I graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. I’ve completed internships in Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan and I’m currently working in finance. I have 5+ years of tutoring experience. I have spent my time at Brown working in various peer advising and tutoring...See Anisa'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

I have worked as an English teacher in the classroom and as a tutor for over twenty-five years. I began my teaching career at the University of Florida when, as a graduate student, I taught freshman composition and creative writing. It was in this setting that I learned that teaching was my vocation, and helping...See Eric's full profile

Hi! I'm Julie, an alumna of Princeton University. I have seven years of experience tutoring college and law school application preparation, writing, public speaking, and more. A Bit More About Me: I graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Princeton, and I also received the school's Shapiro Prize for...See Julie's full profile

I am a native Russian, with a Masters Degree from one of the best universities in Kiev, Ukraine. I have a graduate linguistics degree and have taught both Russian and English extensively on different levels. I also have experience in teaching Russian history and culture. My experience ranges from preparing students for...See Nina's full profile

If you're looking for help with an essay, a paper, or a short assignment, you've found the right place. Having an idea for a paper and feeling stuck on writing it is so frustrating, let alone struggling to come up with any ideas at all! That's where I come in :) My name is Laetitia (Le-ti-ci-a), and I am a New...See Laetitia's full profile

The more you do with a word, the more likely you are to remember it. I use only the most up-to-date and cutting edge approaches to improve vocabulary. Traditional study methods such as flashcards, mnemonics and verbal puns are combined with the latest theories on learning and cognition to maximize retention and...See Meeraj'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

I help students craft absolutely phenomenal and impactful essays that “wow” the admissions committee. I ensure that the message conveyed in the essay is clear, persuasive, and riveting, and that sentence structure, grammar, and vocabulary are impeccable. You can’t just present yourself as an excellent...See Dennis's full profile

Some of my hobbies include listening to music, going to see movies, and spending time with my family. I am very hardworking with a fun personality. I have experience tutoring my younger cousins in elementary math, reading, vocabulary, and spelling. When I tutored my younger cousins, they received excellent grades...See Deniqua's full profile

I specialize in early modern literature and thus have an understanding of the etymology of words and how they have evolved from premodern times to the present day. I practice using my vocabulary every day as I write my dissertation!See Ashley'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

I help college students, graduate students, and working professionals become more confident with Excel, PowerPoint, business analytics, statistics, study skills, and professional communication. My tutoring is especially useful for adult learners, math-anxious students, career changers, and students who need to apply...See Christian's full profile

I recently graduated from Georgetown University's English M.A. program (2023), and graduated with a B.A. from Georgetown in English and Art (2022). I received Honors on my English thesis on the role of journalistic ethics in political mass media. I am also a freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C., and serve as a...See Alexandra'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

Hi, I'm Christie! I graduated cum laude from New York University with a Bachelor's in Chemistry, and a minor in French. While in undergrad, I was premed and have taken all relevant pre-requisite courses for medical school. I am currently a Chemistry PhD graduate from the University of Pittsburgh subsequently beginning my...See Christie'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

I offer fundamental and advances techniques for the ISEE Verbal and Reading sections. For vocabulary, we use word association and personal connections to achieve long-term retention. Sentence completion involves a 3-step method to precisely identify missing words. Lastly, we apply innovative reading techniques to...See David'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

I am a published fiction writer who is passionate about all things literature! I have a B.A. with honors from University College London, and I am an M.F.A. candidate in Creative Writing at New York University. I am a college prepatory tutor with experience helping students to brainstorm and draft their college essays....See Emma's full profile