Private English Tutoring on Long Island and in NYC!

Clear, structured support for writing, reading comprehension, and academic confidence.

English class can be deceptively hard. Sometimes the challenge is writing—getting ideas onto the page with structure and clarity.Sometimes it’s reading—keeping up with complex texts and understanding what matters. And often, it’s both.

TestTakers English tutoring is designed to help students build real, transferable skills: stronger writing, sharper reading comprehension,and the study habits that make school feel more manageable.

Tutoring is available live online, in person at our Manhasset office in Long Island, and through in-home tutoring.

Who English Tutoring Helps

We work with students who are:

• Struggling to keep up with reading pace, annotation, or class discussion
• Staring at a blank page when it’s time to write an essay
• Losing points on structure (thesis, evidence, organization, clarity)
• Preparing for honors or AP English and want higher-level feedback
• Overwhelmed by workload and need a consistent plan and routine

Whether the goal is catching up, keeping up, or pushing toward top performance, we meet students where they are and help them move forward.

What We Cover

We tutor English and language arts from middle school through AP, including:

• Middle school English / ELA foundations
• High school English (regular + honors)
• Essay writing and academic writing
• Reading comprehension & close reading strategies
• Grammar, syntax, and clarity
• Vocabulary development
• AP English Language & Composition
• AP English Literature & Composition

(If a student’s needs overlap with SAT Reading & Writing skills, we can reinforce those fundamentals in a way that supports class performance.)

How Our English Tutoring Works

1) Intake conversation & goals

We start with a short conversation to understand your student’s class, strengths, pain points, and upcoming assignments or assessments.
Then we build a plan around what will make the biggest difference.

2) Strong tutor match

English tutoring works best when students feel understood. We match students with a tutor who can explain clearly, give useful feedback,
and build confidence—not stress.

3) Skill-building that supports the current class

We don’t just “fix” one assignment. We use real class texts and prompts to teach durable skills:

• how to read actively and pull meaning from a text
• how to plan an argument before writing
• how to draft with structure and revise with purpose

4) Study skills are built in

English success depends on consistency. We support students with:

• organizing reading and writing deadlines
• managing long-term assignments (papers, projects)
• planning ahead so essays don’t become last-minute emergencies

5) Feedback loop with families

After the first few sessions, we check in to share what we’re seeing and make sure the plan is working. Parents stay informed, without having to micromanage.

What “Beyond Homework Help” Looks Like

Homework matters—but it’s rarely the whole story. English tutoring is most effective when we build the skills underneath the homework:

• Writing: thesis, evidence, paragraph structure, flow, voice, clarity
• Reading: annotation, comprehension checks, theme/argument tracking
• Analysis: moving from “summary” to interpretation and argument
• Independence: students learn how to self-edit and self-correct over time

Our goal is for students to become stronger, more independent communicators—inside and outside the classroom.

Scheduling & Formats

English tutoring is available in three formats:

• Live online (structured, interactive sessions)
• In person at our Manhasset office in Long Island
• In-home tutoring (based on location and scheduling availability)

Most families choose a consistent weekly time (often 90 minutes) to create momentum and reduce stress around reading
and writing workloads.

Why Families Choose TestTakers for English Tutoring

• One-on-one support tailored to the student
• Practical, clear instruction that makes writing feel doable
• High-impact feedback students can apply immediately
• Study habits and organization built into the work
• Parent communication so progress is visible