Best Literature Tutors

My teacher handed me the Iliad when I was fourteen, and I hated it. Eight years and two full tours of the Great Books later, I had learned to like the Western Canon but not how to understand or study it. I still felt like a person at a feast with a stuffy nose. Then I got hired to write Literature class plans and suddenly there was no more "try." What happened next was stranger than fiction, but that's a story I'll save for later. For now, can you relate to my experience? Maybe they kee... Read more

American History, Vocabulary, Grammar, European History, Reading, Writing, Geography, English

I have an MA in Anthropology from Boston University. I also have an MA in Asian Studies from Cornell University. I taught at Boston University and have tutored for the last three years on a variety of topics, especially writing, English, history, and social sciences. I teach for the AP Exams, do standardized test prep, and help with applications. I love learning, teaching, and working with lots of different people. I have spent extensive time living, studying, and researching in North India. ... Read more

American History, Vocabulary, European History, Reading, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL, Government & Politics

I am a dynamic, certified special education teacher, senior instructor, and curriculum developer who has owned my own training business since 2008. I completed my MBA as a summa cum laude with a GPA of 3.93 and I simply have a life-long love for learning. I have my state teaching certification as a Special Education teacher and am currently completing my (second) Master's degree in education, and my Doctorate in Business Administration. I have extensive professional experience teaching onli... Read more

Grammar, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Reading, Writing, ESL/ESOL, Literature, Proofreading

Hello! Thank you for viewing my tutoring profile! I am a Virginia licensed teacher in 9-12 English, K-12 ESL, and K-12 Reading with 21 years of high school teaching experience. After graduating from James Madison University and completing my student teaching, I taught 9th grade English in Fairfax County for five years and in Loudoun County for seven years. I completed my Master's Degree in Reading through Shenandoah University in 2011 and am a licensed K-12 Reading Specialist. I have been a H... Read more

Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL, Literature, GED, Study Skills

I figured out a long time ago that a good teacher makes all the difference in learning. The teachers that made the subject enjoyable, and were really interested in making sure I understood the material, were the most effective. As a longtime K-12 homeschool instructor, I have always guided my students to a strong foundation in math, science, and language arts. With individual instruction, I have the opportunity to really engage a student's interest before providing a chance for them to pra... Read more

Vocabulary, Grammar, Prealgebra, Reading, Writing, English, Literature, Proofreading

I am a graduate student and award winning writer with over ten years of tutoring experience, both in person and remote, individual and in small groups. Most of my experience has been in encouraging middle and high schoolers with their writing and public speaking skills. I believe in a twofold approach that not only emphasizes technique and style but also approach and commitment. At the end of the day I hope to instill in my students a true appreciation of the material that will naturally l... Read more

Reading, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL, Literature

As someone who spent a lot of time as a student after high school I know what it takes to succeed in academic life after high school. I graduated magna cum laude from undergrad and have a master's degree and a law degree. I have been practicing law for 11 years and I am looking to help others get where they want to go academically in the way that others helped me in the same way. I have taught at the University of Virginia School of law from 2005-2015, I have tutored undergraduate students... Read more

Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, Literature, Proofreading

Hello! My name is Lisa and I am excited about the possibility of becoming your tutor! I graduated from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in 1996 with a BA in French. While an undergraduate, I studied at the Universite de Provence (France) for one year. I consider myself conversationally fluent in French. I hold a Master's degree in International Affairs from George Washington University. The focus of my degree is Education for Disadvantaged Youth. Professional Background: After rec... Read more

Vocabulary, French, Reading, English, Literature, Study Skills

Specializing in calculus and chemistry! I listen to my students, observe their learning style as they explaining what they do understand, then utilize their own learning style as I help to untangle their problem-spots. Together, we reveal creative solutions to complex problems. We learn how to translate word problems into mathematical instructions and see difficult processes in new light. One by one, obstacles to comprehension are bridged, dissolved, or demolished as my students are educated,... Read more

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Vocabulary, Grammar, Geometry

I have 20 years of award-winning teaching experience and specialize in teaching struggling readers to decode, comprehend, and appreciate literature. I take education very seriously, both professionally and personally. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from my Master's program and currently hold a 4.0 average in my doctoral program. I am organized, efficient, and able to match the needs of the learner to a strategy that works. I began tutoring college athletes while pursuing my undergraduate degree ... Read more

Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, Literature, Spelling, Elementary Science, Elementary (K-6th)