The Best Literature Tutors in Yonkers, NY

I often read American, British and Russian literature, but I don’t limit myself. I enjoy analyzing the plots, and observing any changes in the main characters from the beginning of the story to the end.See Timothy's full profile

Hello! My name is Bhumi and I have my PhD in Social Psychology. Prior to this I studied Psychology and Sociology as an undergraduate. I enjoy teaching and helping students of all ages. I strive to help build their confidence and interest in learning. I have experience being a teaching assistant for several classes...See Bhumi's full profile

I've spent my entire life reading, absorbing, and analyzing literature. Sharing this process with students is one of the single most joyful and satisfying experiences I've ever had.See Andrew'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

Hello! I'm a certified English teacher in New Jersey with 12 years of experience working with students in grades 6 through 12. I’ve taught both middle and high school English, including honors, ICS, and inclusion classes, and I have extensive experience supporting English Language Learners as well as students with IEPs...See Nathan'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

I love teaching English! I am a 99th percentile scorer on the SAT Reading & Writing sections. I also scored 5s on both the AP Language and AP Literature exams. I’m happy to help with both your reading and writing skills.See Tea's full profile

I am an experienced teacher and tutor who has worked with students at all levels for ten years. My students have consistently shown increased test scores and understanding, in part because I make the learning fun. Plus, I am skilled at identifying and addressing other issues that interfere with understanding (such as...See Beth's full profile

English minor U. of Iowa (poetry, lit of theater, and African-American literature emphasis)See Jacob's full profile

...advanced literacy and comprehension skills. I help learners strengthen reading fluency, academic vocabulary, and the ability to analyze complex texts, including literature, social sciences, and research-based coursework. ...See Aya's full profile

I'm an enthusiastic and supportive writing tutor. I pride myself on my ability to help those I tutor not only with their writing, but also their belief and excitement in their writing. I am a playwright and screenwriter who has extensive experience working with very young students as well as adults. For more info...See Maya'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

I started working as a tutor in 2009, when I came back to NY from Korea. While there, I taught English, with an emphasis on test preparation. Here in NY, I have worked with a lot of kids to prepare for the Hunter High School test, as well as the SHSAT and the SAT. I keep current on the testing requirements for the...See Christine'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

I hope to make the test-prep experience as palatable and enjoyable as possible for students! I am also eager to help students cultivate their love of English writing and literature. My own writing has been published 45+ times and earned academic awards. I provide supplementary help in English classes,...See Anna'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

...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

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

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 am a recent graduate of Georgetown University, where I majored in Classics. In that program, I received intensive training in reading literature closely, and producing high-quality writing about the texts I read. I presented some of my literary research at NYU's Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Conference on...See Brogan's full profile

I have taught the following high school classes: 9th Grade World Literature, 10th Grade American Literature, 12th Grade Creative Writing & Literary Theory. At the collegiate level I have taught Contemporary Literature, Composition, & Film.See Eric's full profile

Everything comes down to history for me. I've been a history geek for my my entire life (or at least since age 4, since I don't remember my life before that). My idea of fun is to read history (currently on Robert Caro's biography of Lyndon Johnson, Volume 4). I've tutored history for high school and college students for...See Avi's full profile

...for The United Farm Workers of America. Professionally, I have worked (almost) exclusively within the domain of English / Literature: composition (remedial & intermediate), introduction to literature, creative writing (poetry, flash fiction), and pre-college bridge courses for those high school graduates whose literacy ...See Rangi's full profile

I have taught ESL at several well-regarded colleges (universities) in NYC and abroad. I have a BA in history (specializing in Latin America) and secondary education, an MA in dance therapy and teaching certification in ESL from an institute in Madrid, Spain, where I was selected from a wide list of candidates for a...See Bonnie's full profile

My name is Patrick Bass and I want to help you! I have experience in multiple states, multiple styles, and with multiple private instructors and I can give you the best of all worlds! I can get you wherever you want to be. Do you want to be 1st chair in your band? I can help get you there! Do you want to blast our...See Patrick's full profile