The Best Vocabulary Tutors in New York City, NY

Reading and writing are much easier when students have a system. I work with middle and high school students on SSAT, ISEE, SHSAT verbal, SAT Reading and Writing, ACT Reading, ACT English, and academic writing. My lessons are structured and practical. Students learn how to slow down, recognize what each question is...See Wendy's full profile

Are you staring at the Common App essay prompts and wondering where to begin? Maybe you're not sure which of your life stories will make the strongest essay, or perhaps you already know what you want to write but aren't sure how to put it into words. If that sounds like you, I'm here to help! After graduating from...See Benjamin's full profile

I have a high level of skill and experience in the craft of writing, and I love the English language. I have worked as a columnist, and I taught essay-writing and literature at UNC. I have taught upper-level writing classes and workshops at other universities. I am also a judge of a literary contest I can help you...See Olya's full profile

With over 12 years of experience in education, I help students build stronger vocabularies through structured instruction focused on understanding, retention, and accurate word use. I use context clues, word roots, associations, active recall, and spaced review so students learn vocabulary rather than...See Ryan's full profile

I have a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Stony Brook University, with concentrations in science and mathematics, as well as a Master's degree in Biostatistics from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. I have been a math, biology, and biostatistics tutor and have also worked as an ABA therapist in the past...See Elizabeth'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

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 have taught vocabulary for many years, including to people who were learning English as a second language. See Craig'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

I have scored in the 99th percentile (the highest possible score) of every standardized test I have taken, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and IQ tests. I also won national essay writing competitions in high school. For over 20 years, I have tutored thousands of students. I leverage my International Coaching...See Brad's full profile

As a teacher, writer, editor, and speech teacher, I can help you learn the nuances of connotation and denotation, the selection of the right word, and the building of your vocabulary. Whether you are a native speaker or an international, growing your word bank and being able to use the right term or phrase or...See Suzie'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

Learning vocabulary is important because it helps one learn the meaning of a word as much as how to spell it. This is very important in English, as words in the English language come from a wide variety of sources, including Latin, Germanic languages, Greek, and dozens of other sources. I can teach a wide...See Vincent's full profile

I have extensive experience building students' vocabulary. I prep students for all sorts of standardized exams that assess vocabulary, from ISEE to SHSAT to the SAT and beyond. I work with all ages to build their ability to learn, understand, and have access to academic, sensory and descriptive...See Michael'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

Hi everyone, my name is Alex and I'm a Master's student at Columbia University. I scored a 1540 on the SAT and a 34/36 on the ACT exam and can help you with any possible section on these exams. I have also experience teaching Calculus 1-3 and the AP Calculus sequence. My approach to each student is different, and...See Alexander's full profile

I am Teacher Shaniqua H(on youtube) or Miss Shaniqua. I am from New York but live in South Carolina. I have a B.A. in psychology and a Master of Social Work. I also hold an ACTDEC accredited TESOL certification, as well as a TEFL, TEFL: TEYL, and IELTS certification. I currently teach English as a second language...See Shaniqua's full profile

My Latin students earn gold or silver medals on the National Latin Exam every year. Two of my students scored a 5 on the AP Latin exam, the highest score possible, and my Greek students score very high on the Ellinomatheia, the official Greek language certificate. One parent wrote: “My son was worried about failing...See Margarita Ines'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

As a native English speaker and author I am proficient in tutoring vocabulary. I have worked on crossword puzzles to illustrate this in a fun way. I am American with a British father. I have a BA from Bryn Mawr College where I did my six-weeks paper on James Joyce's Ulysses.See Alice's full profile

Hello! My name is Luis, and I am a medical student in NYC and a graduate of a top U.S. public university. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a major in Cell Biology & Neuroscience and minors in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Linguistics, with numerous academic and research honors. Moreover, I have studied many languages, and...See Luis's full profile

Whether you are aiming for a top score on the Digital SAT, tackling AP Calculus or AP Physics, or crafting a standout college admissions essay, the right mentor changes everything. In 20+ years I have helped hundreds of high school, college, and graduate students raise their grades by one or more full letters, jump 150...See Alex'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 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

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