The Best Literature Tutors in Yonkers, NY

I have taught a wide variety of literature over the years and remain an avid and enthusiastic reader of many different genres, particularly young adult fiction.See Laurelle'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

...Placement exams. The advanced placement courses that I have tutored previously include AP World History, AP US History, AP Language and Composition, and AP Literature and Composition. In addition, throughout my academic career, I have excelled in my history and English courses and have tutored students in both of these subjects...See Efterpi'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

I am a licensed attorney with a specialty in writing and legal research. I love helping students of all ages and educational backgrounds refine and strengthen their writing. I have tutored high school, college, and law students in essay writing, personal statements, legal memoranda, and research papers. My work extends...See Katie's full profile

Taught World Literature survey course, in addition to other literature classes. See Eric'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

I was a high school English teacher for 7 years. I scored a 194 out of 200 on my praxis in literature. I have over 500 documents that I've created to teach terms, grammar, authors, periods, writing, and genres.See Edward'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

I’m a Computer Science Major with Literature minor. So far, I have plans to become a teacher post grad. Although I am a first year college student, I have been tutoring classmates, friends and younger students (around 9-12) for about 3 years. I am currently a TA for a literature course (held for 2...See Jordon's full profile

Sometimes people have a hard time with literature because of the style of the writing, the vocabulary, the topic/subject, the culture of the writing. With years as a high school teacher of English as well as a college lecturer in Oral Interpretation of Literature as well as Literature for...See Suzie's full profile

Hello, I’m Laura! Thank you for visiting my page! Everyone can learn to write well, but it’s a skill that takes practice. Before I begin with any tutoring assignment, I like to assess where the student needs to focus--I can do that in a phone call or by looking at an example of current written work. Some students...See Laura'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

Subjects I have taught in the past include: High School English; English Literature; English Composition; Academic Thesis Writing; College Application Preparation; Graduate School Application Preparation; East Asian History; Modern Chinese Literature; Comparative Literature; Critical Theory;...See Shawn's full profile

Proofreader: As an editor, columnist, and writing tutor for Journal of Global Health and CUMC Political Magazine, I’ve honed my ability to craft clear, compelling, and impactful written work. I also excelled in Literature Humanities, Contemporary Civilizations, and University Writing. Whether you’re a novice...See Starlyte's full profile

I am knowledgable in American and British literature and successful in developing enthusiasm and understanding of English literature in every century. I am highly effective in teaching poetry and prose at every grade level and well able to teach students how to use literary elements such as setting,...See Michael's full profile

Hi everyone, my name is Alex and I'm currently a fourth-year student studying computer science at the University of Toronto. I scored a 1540 on the SAT and 570 on the SHSAT, and I'm excited to help you achieve the best possible score in these exams. I also scored a 34/36 on the ACT exam and can help you with any possible...See Alexander'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

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

I am a literature tutor with deep experience guiding students through classic and modern texts, helping them understand theme, character development, symbolism, and authorial intent. I specialize in close reading, textual evidence, and analytical discussion of works commonly taught in middle school, high school,...See Wendy's full profile

I’m a certified math educator with a B.S. in Mathematics, a background in actuarial science, and 30+ years of experience as a systems analyst and professional mentor. I’ve helped students from 3rd grade through college, as well as adult learners returning to academics or learning professional tools such as Excel,...See Lori's full profile

I am a teacher and writer based in Westchester County, New York, specializing in LSAT Logical Reasoning strategies and writing instruction. In 2023, I scored within the top 11% of LSAT test-takers. I received multiple offers of admission with scholarship funding, including a $55,000 unconditional annual scholarship...See Melissa'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 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

I've won multiple literary residencies and awards, including the Zoetrope: All-Story Fiction contest and a grant at Can Serrat, and am a proud alum of Tony Tulathimutte's CRIT workshop. My dissertation explored the intersection of law and language, and I've taught Literature, Cultural Studies, and...See Jenna's full profile