Grade Potential makes connecting with the right tutor in NYC simple. We connect K–12 and college students with private tutors at home, on campus, or at a location that fits your schedule.
M.A. in Education
New York City, NY
Shannon is a dedicated educator with a Master's degree in Education, specializing in disabilities, from Austin Peay State University. With 10 years of tutoring and 7 years of teaching experience, she excels at supporting students with Individual Learning Plans in reading, writing, and math. Shannon builds strong rapport, tailoring her teaching to foster significant academic improvement for students from kindergarten through community college.
Bachelor of Arts in English Writing, Bachelor...
New York City, NY
Benjamin is a dedicated tutor and high-achieving student at Drexel University, where he is pursuing degrees in English Writing and Film & TV Production. Specializing in English composition, he offers comprehensive support in writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. As a former Principal Tutor at Drexel's Writing Center, Benjamin excels at building strong rapport with students, helping them navigate academic challenges while fostering overall literacy development, with particular expertise in assisting ESL learners.
B.S. in Psychology
New York City, NY
Janette is a dedicated Instructional Assistant currently pursuing a B.S. in Psychology, with over four years of experience supporting K-12 students. She specializes in working with diverse learning styles and children with learning disabilities, including autism and ADHD. Janette offers tailored support in Language Arts and Math, employing a patient and engaging approach to build strong foundational skills and create an effective, comfortable learning environment for all students.
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing
New York City, NY
Jacob is a dedicated writing and reading tutor with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from Georgia College (2015). He possesses extensive experience in writing and editing, including manuscript critique and crafting essays. Jacob approaches tutoring with patience and kindness, focusing on helping students develop strong grammar, clear syntax, and comprehensive reading skills to become better communicators.
from Baltimore city college high school (202...
New York City, NY
"We love Nia! Nia has done a fantastic job catching Zyair up on his work. She's very respectful and has a great personality."
New York City, NY
"We are extremely happy with her and how she's engaged with our kiddos, getting them to progress well with their studies. She is an answer to our prayers! We are all very happy with her and she's not too hard on them, and has a great reward system that allows her to be flexible with what they need to work with them on. She's very punctual and flexible! She is able to reach them in a way that we haven't been able to. "
New York City, NY
"Our tutor is connecting very well and we are seeing progress with our grand daughter!"
New York City, NY
"I just wanted to say our tutor is amazing! I feel like we got really lucky with her, she has been such a great help, and is very professional. "
New York City, NY
"We couldn't have been assigned a better tutor. Randa is wonderful and she has such a great connection with my daughter. It really is a perfect fit for us. Not only do they get along well, my daughter's grades have significantly improved! "
New York City, NY
No commute, no waiting rooms, no scheduling around a center’s hours. Grade Potential tutors go to you, whether that is your home, your local library, or a nearby coffee shop. Sessions happen where it is easiest for your family.
Grade Potential connects students with local subject-matter experts based on their grade, specific challenges, learning style, and your family’s schedule.
Safety is our top priority. Every tutor is screened through multiple background checks, consistent with local requirements and platform standards. You can feel confident knowing who is coming into your home and working with your child.
Real results speak for themselves. In a recent survey, 96% of Grade Potential families said they were likely or very likely to recommend us to another family. Every session is built around what your child specifically needs to catch up and get ahead.
Tell us where your child wants to level up and what success looks like for your family. We use that to build a learner profile and match them with the right local tutor.
No sorting through endless profiles and hoping for the best. Grade Potential does the work of connecting your family with an experienced tutor based on your learner’s goals and learning style. We have made thousands of matches. You just have to say yes.
Once you are matched, your tutor comes to you. Sessions happen on your schedule, in a setting that works for you. Your child gets focused, 1-on-1 support from a qualified professional, right from the start.
Tutors in Grade Potential's NYC network can support students across K–12 core subjects aligned with New York City’s curriculum framework. Elementary reading instruction follows NYC Reads, which standardizes phonics-based reading across all elementary schools. Middle and high school math instruction follows NYC Solves, built around Illustrative Mathematics. High school tutoring also includes Regents exam preparation across math, science, social studies, and English Language Arts.
Tutors in Grade Potential’s network can support students across every grade from kindergarten through college. In New York City, two academic milestones often drive demand for tutoring. The first comes in 7th and 8th grade, when many families begin preparing for the SHSAT and admission to specialized high schools. The second is the 11th grade, when Regents exams, AP coursework, and SAT or ACT preparation often overlap. Tutors can also support adult learners preparing for the GED, ESL coursework, and professional certifications.
Many tutors in Grade Potential’s network have experience supporting students within New York City and New York State academic expectations, including the New York State Learning Standards, Regents exams, SHSAT preparation, and K–8 learning standards. Regents preparation through Grade Potential can cover Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, Chemistry, U.S. History, and English Language Arts.
Yes, Grade Potential connects families with tutors across NYC who can support SAT and ACT preparation across all five boroughs. Many NYC juniors prepare for the SAT or ACT in the same semester they sit for Regents exams or work through AP coursework. Tutors can support content review, pacing, and section strategy, with sessions structured around the student’s test date and existing commitments.
Yes. College-level tutoring is available for students attending CUNY, SUNY, and private colleges and universities throughout NYC. Tutors in the network work directly with students on their coursework, whether that’s a calculus problem set, an organic chemistry reaction sequence, a research paper, or a statistics exam. With Grade Potential, graduate exam preparation for the GRE, LSAT, or MCAT is also available.
Start by considering the student’s school setting and current academic needs. Students in New York City attend DOE district schools, charter schools, independent schools, Catholic schools, and yeshivas, each with different goals, calendars, and academic expectations.
Next, identify the type of support needed, whether that’s Regents preparation, SHSAT preparation, AP coursework support, SAT or ACT preparation, college coursework support, or foundational skill-building. Grade Potential connects families with independent tutors based on subject expertise, grade level, availability, and overall fit.
Yes. Background checks are part of the standard vetting process for tutors in Grade Potential’s network, alongside reviews of subject expertise and communication skills. For families scheduling in-home sessions, that upfront vetting helps keep the first session focused on the student’s coursework, goals, and comfort with the tutor.
In New York City, private tutoring is generally treated as a personal expense and is not tax-deductible for most families. Exceptions may apply in limited circumstances, such as medically necessary educational services. A qualified tax professional can help determine whether any exceptions apply to your situation.
Private tutoring in NYC generally runs between $50 and $150 per hour. Rates vary based on the student’s grade level, subject, tutor experience, session format, and location. Elementary subjects often fall near the lower end of the range, while specialized tutoring, such as SHSAT preparation, Regents preparation, AP coursework, and SAT or ACT preparation, typically falls toward the higher end of the range. In-home tutoring may also cost more depending on travel distance, with sessions in areas like Midtown often carrying different logistics than those in eastern Queens or the north Bronx.