Top Literature Tutors serving New York City

John: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...I find that the student misses a significant part of the tutoring experience if they are not the primary force behind solving the problems they bring to me, and as a result I consider myself as more of a resource to guide the student to the right solution rather than a solution manual to consult or a teacher to recapitulate a lecture. Of course, if what the student needs is a further explanation of lectured...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics

Peter: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
I have a doctorate from Yale University and am an active musician, teacher, and writer. My professional experience includes: private tuition, tutoring, schoolteaching, and university lectures. I believe teaching can be both creative and effective, which I achieve by applying personally tailored lessons, varied approaches, and professional methods. My teaching aims to meet the individual needs of each student through carefully structured lessons that establish strong foundations and encourages a dialogue of mutual engagement and...

Madera: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and a PhD from Drew University in Madison NJ. It is awesome to work with students who are committed to success but I also like to assist with students who might have veered off path and are working to better themselves academically. Let's get some work done. It would be a pleasure to work with you and support you as you realize your goals. I am down to...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Music History, Literature, and Theory
Drew University - Doctor of Philosophy, U.S. History
Gabriela: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Eric: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...three years as an undergraduate student for Juniata and have the most experience tutoring writing, math, and German. It is most exciting for me to tutor German and writing because I am incredibly passionate about the German language and culture, and from my perspective bettering one's writing is also a process in bettering one's thinking. I find it rewarding to help students overcome many of the same challenges and hurtles that I and my peers...
Education & Certification
Juniata College - Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)
GRE Verbal: 165

Sita: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...country, and I will always cherish my time spent and the people I met there. I moved back to the USA after finishing my PhD, and I was hired as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii Department of Mathematics. My position included both teaching and research responsibilities. I was teaching all levels of mathematics, including single- and multi-variable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, advanced undergraduate analysis as well as graduate courses. While...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Portland State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
University of Jyvaskyla - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics

Jessica: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writing requirement at the University prior to matriculating, I was the first freshman tutor to be accepted into this selective program. The tutoring program involved a preliminary peer-tutor training course prior to beginning tutoring, in order to certify that I had the appropriate background to provide professional feedback to fellow students...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, History
Nova Southeastern University - PHD, Medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760

Alex: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...with younger students. I have helped students of different ages and from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, and so I am very conscious of the needs and prior knowledge my students and tailor my tutoring method and style individually. I tutor students in a wide range of subjects. In subjects related to reading and writing, I focus first on the students comprehension of the material at hand and then help the student construct an analytical argument. In subjects...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Esther: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
Hi, I'm Esther! I am currently a student at Binghamton University, studying in the School of Management.
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, Business, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750

Dalton: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...activities. I graduated highs school and received a diploma from the extremely rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and began attending an Ivy League college, the University of Pennsylvania, in 2016. With all this said, I am confident that I will be able to teach clients effective ways to solve any problems they have. As a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania, I am looking to major in communications. My primary interests are in journalism and...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Jason: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...with disabilities. I am especially passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted to be a teacher from a rather young age, and I am grateful to have...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
GRE Verbal: 166

Dana: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...with a degree in Public Policy, but I my fields of study ranged from biology to organic chemistry to British literature. I'm a hardworking, compassionate, and patient individual who has been tutoring since high school and helping my little sister with her homework long before. I'll work with every new student individually to recognize his or her strengths and weaknesses to make sure that material is actually being learned, not just memorized.
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy and American Institutions
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Anna: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
I am a recent graduate of Columbia University with a degree in English literature. I have tutored a variety of subjects for the past six years, including English, French, Writing, college applications, and test prep. I think that with the right attitude, any subject can be interesting and enjoyable, and I hope to instill the same sense of passion for these subjects in my students.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English

Grace: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...years and I have worked with students of all ages - from Kindergarteners to other college students. Tutoring brings me so much joy, and I consider myself to be a compassionate and enthusiastic teacher. While I am personally most passionate about subjects in the humanities, such as English, History, and Foreign Languages, I enjoy all of the subjects that I tutor and hope that my students will come away from our sessions with a greater...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Katia: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...at Rutgers RWJMS in 2020 and starting residency in Internal Medicine. I'm also a graduate of Columbia University with a BA in biology. I've always been interested in a wide range of subjects in school and love to encourage students to be enthusiastic about learning too. I often find that anxiety or fear are the first barriers to overcome in learning challenges. After that, hard work and lots of practice can conquer any difficult topic!
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology, General
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Masters, Biomedical Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 800

Robert: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...can benefit their own life. In my free time, I practice computer programming for emerging technologies (wearable devices such as Google Glass) and continue my career as a writer. I study technology extensively and love engaging my own interest in technology with that of my students. By connecting with students in this way, I am able to connect them more thoroughly to the education process and get to know them better as individuals.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, English
St. Johns in Queens - Master of Arts, 7-12 ELA Education
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Kimberly: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...positive learning experience possible, regardless of how they felt about the content we covered. In addition to my teaching experience, I have personal success on multiple standardized tests. I achieved exceptional scores on the SAT and GMAT and have extensive experience teaching ACT material. I have a genuine love of learning and a passion for sharing this with students. In my spare time, I enjoy running, visiting local coffee shops, and exploring Brooklyn.... When I was...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
GMAT: 720

Noah: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...students of all levels. I have extensive experience in liberal arts subjects (writing skills, critical reading, etc.) and also have a history of success on multiple standardized tests, having scored in at least the 98th percentile on the ISEE, ACT, SAT, and LSAT. While in college, I was president of the Tufts Debate Team for 2 years, have traveled internationally competing in debate tournaments, and tutored extensively on campus. I have years of experience teaching...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelors, International Relations/Arabic
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Elaine: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
I am a student at Harvard studying applied math and genetics. I love to learn and teach and will offer enthusiasm and experience towards the subject(s) of interest. As someone who graduated high school only a few years ago, I understand and appreciate the rigor of preparatory school and associated exams, such as the SAT. I will dedicate myself to my students and help them grow towards their academic goals. ... I would get acquainted with...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Current Undergrad, applied math and biomedical engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 770

Caitlin: New York City Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in New York, NY
...a student didn't actually understand how negative numbers operated and so they were constantly tripping up in arithmetic). We achieved about a 90% pass rate in the course and a few students were able to graduate after passing since the math regents were holding them up. I believe in teaching students the skills they need to work independently. My motto is "if students can, they will" with the corollary "if they can't, it's my job...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Economics
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Science, Special Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctor of Philosophy, Education
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