Top Creative Writing Tutors serving New York City
Josh: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...to the tutoring profession, I have been guiding and instructing my friends and family in Latin, English, and general writing and editing for a number of years. I had the chance to hone my editing skills in publishing internships with science fiction/fantasy publisher Tor Books in downtown NYC. My tutoring style is based on the belief that each student comes to a problem or subject from a different angle. The trick is not only to...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science, Classics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Luna : New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
Upbeat, professional teaching artist with demonstrated success in the primary and secondary education sectors. Skilled in academic intervention and enrichment, motivational interviewing and coaching, standardized exam preparation. Graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from California College of the Arts (2017) and a Bachelor of Arts in English from CUNY Baccalaureate at Hunter College (2013, Cum Laude). Currently a National Teaching Fellow with Citizen Schools in Brooklyn, NY.
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, English
California College of the Arts - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Myles: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...Together we can work towards improving your test-taking skills and strategies, as well as increasing engagement by relating material to your personal strengths and interests. History and Literature are two of my greatest passions, subjects I studied at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Though these subjects can at times be difficult to engage with, I am confident that together we can uncover new perspectives and learning strategies that will reinvigorate your relationship to...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Bachelors, Humanities and Social Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 760
Rachel: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...Town and return to the country the next summer to conduct independent research. After graduating from Duke, I accepted an international teaching position with WorldTeach. I was very grateful for the experience to live on the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia for a year and teach reading and writing to high school juniors and seniors. Although my formal experience is working with high school aged students, I have background experience working...
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Colorful Sounds of Human Rights & Relations: The immigration of music & ideas East to West
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
Erica: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
Hi there! My name is Erica. I graduated from Columbia University, where I studied the intersection of popular culture and politics. I like to write about comedy, dance, and New York arts and culture. I would love to share my enthusiasm for US history, social justice, and semicolons with students!
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Sandy: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
I am Ivy League educated and have the tools to help students achieve academic success. I am committed to education and inspiring students to achieve a lifelong love of learning and confidence from realizing they can achieve their goals. ... Individualize material and approach for each student.... Introduce ourselves, and go over our preferences and styles.... Teach him to learn critical thinking and enjoy learning.... Break down the activity into smaller goals.... Discuss the reading passage...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Finance, Management
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
David: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...enhanced my knowledge of literature while also covering the teaching skills that allow me to help students to master difficult concepts. I am a confident teacher of test preparation skills. I provide reading and writing strategies that empower students to perform at a high level on selected-response, short response, and essay questions. I emphasize the importance of analyzing test questions and passages so that students have a clear "plan of attack" on test day. My...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Arts, English Adolescent Education
SAT Verbal: 790
Melissa: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...situations. I enjoy creating lessons that bring a multi-sensory approach to learning and accommodate students' varied learning needs. When preparing lessons, I take into account what motivates my students, what their interests are, learning styles and what challenges they face (if applicable). I believe that every person deserves to learn and to be challenged to reach his or her potential. I am passionate about supporting my students and teaching them to support themselves. Feel free...
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Saint Joseph's University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Saint Joseph's University - Master of Science, Dual Elementary and Special Education
State Certified Teacher
Suzanne: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...French on a weekly basis. After graduation, I worked at Hanover Research in Washington, D.C., where I worked to support student achievement by conducting primary and secondary research for school districts across the country. Currently, I am a first-year PhD student in School Psychology at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education. In the future, I look forward to working with middle and high school aged students as a school psychologist. Outside of work and school,...
Education & Certification
Colgate University - Bachelors, Psychology
Fordham University - Current Grad Student, School Psychology (PhD)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 760
Boris: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...public school system. Currently, I teach writing and literature at Montclair State University and William Paterson University. I have also tutored extensively, both at Bloomfield College and privately, helping students to brainstorm, draft, research, revise, and edit their writing; as well as to be better readers and analysers of literature (non-fiction and all creative writing). In addition, I am a published short-story writer whose work has appeared in national journals (Lunchticket.org, 2015; Folio, Spring 2014;...
Education & Certification
SUNY Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, English
Sarah Lawrence College - Master of Fine Arts, Writing
Ayomide: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...always sound like fun. I believe that if a student is relaxed and excited for a tutoring session, they learn a lot more and are more engaged in the lesson. Especially with test prep for standardized exams, which can be a lot of pressure for students, I like to come up with individualized test-taking strategies for each student I tutor. If I can help a student feel more self-confident and self-assured about their classes and...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Current Undergrad, Anthropology
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 710
Carolan: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...grades 5-12 gives me the opportunity to teach and tutor a wide range of material. My M.A in English Education provides me with a variety of tools to use when leading students toward fulfilling their academic potential. My goal is to make students feel confident and comfortable in their learning environment, free to ask questions and seek answers. By allowing my patient and positive attitude to play a role in my tutoring sessions, I hope...
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Adelphi University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Adelphi University - Master of Arts, English Education
Kathryn: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
My name is Kate, and I'm a passionate writer and educator. While studying English Creative Writing in school, I also worked as a writing tutor and fell in love with working with students. Since I graduated, I have taught elementary students math and literacy while having some fun! As a writer, I am always reading and learning more to improve my own skills, and I'm excited to get to help you develop yours!
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Rachel: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...a tutor is to attune my strategies to the client's purposes and personal interests. As a lifelong lover of language, I believe it is crucial to be able to express one's original ideas clearly and concisely. Most of all, I am drawn to the work of tutoring because I find it improves and enriches me as a writer as well. Originally born in Denver, Colorado, I also spent much of my upbringing in the Smoky...
Education & Certification
University of Denver - Bachelor in Arts, English
Brown University - Master of Fine Arts, General Literature
Katherine: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...from the University of Texas in San Antonio who now lives in New York City. I love my two cats Pher Pher and Hobbes. I love to cook, run, and sing! I'd also love to help you ace your classes. I understand how challenging certain subjects can be as someone who had to overcome a learning disability myself. I want to help you clear your own hurdles. I like to have fun in the class...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at San Antonio - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music
Tiffany: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...Spanish Language & Literature. I have been studying Spanish since the 6th grade and have spent extensive periods of time abroad, which range from taking linguistics classes in Madrid to doing farm work in rural Mexico. I love to learn and teach others. While finding the right answer is important, I also want my students to develop critical thinking skills that can be transferred to many realms of life. "Bring a man a fish and...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelors, Spanish Language & Literature
New York University - Master of Science, Spanish-English Translation
SAT Writing: 800
Olga: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...of Fine Arts Program in Poetry from the University of Florida. During these three years, I taught undergraduate courses in composition, professional communication, and poetry. I have also been a volunteer tutor for both adult and young learners in writing, English, math (at the middle or high school level), and test prep (GED, SAT) for several years. I graduated from Tufts University in 2010 with a double major in English and Community Health. I love...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Florida - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 800
Sarah: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...my dedication to ensuring my students improve and succeed. I am extremely well organized, creative, motivating and patient, always teaching with a smile and positive attitude. I have ESL training certification with Oxford Seminars where I learned lesson planning and teaching strategies which I applied in my position as an ESL instructor. I have had to prepare my own lesson plans, as well as follow a curriculum, monitor and review student progress, as well as...
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Phil: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...tutor to students ranging in age from 1st grade to adults, have taught after-school activities for elementary school students, assisted teachers in middle school classrooms for students with special needs, and have taught a section of an undergraduate course. Personally, I learn best through an interdisciplinary approach, when I am able to see how different subjects, theories, or activities are related to each other. I know that it is important for many students to be...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
The New School - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Elizabeth: New York City Creative Writing tutor
Certified Creative Writing Tutor in New York, NY
...for over 30 years and tutoring ESL professionals and native English speakers for over 14 years, which I love. I work as a Professor of Composition and Literature, and currently tutor two ESL professionals. I have also taught Speech, Psychology and Theatre on a collegiate level, as well as lower level English, ESL, Composition, Speech, and Theatre. I am available to tutor these subjects, along with other Humanities, from five years old through high school,...
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Plattsburgh - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater Arts
Iona College - Masters in Education, English
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