Students being tutored in NYC
Tutoring NYC Families for More Than Twenty Years

Watch Your Child Become
a Student Who Believes
in Themselves

Central Park Tutors pairs NYC families with master's-level educators who don't just improve grades — they change how students see themselves.

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New York Times Recommended
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Columbia University Partner
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Master's-Level Tutors
Why Families Trust Us

Credentials That Speak
for Themselves

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Recommended by The New York Times

Our homework help tutoring has been featured and recommended by The New York Times — recognition earned through consistent, high-quality results.

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Columbia University Teachers College

We have been invited by Columbia University Teachers College to teach test prep — a distinction that reflects the academic rigor behind everything we do.

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Led by a Literacy Specialist

One of the only tutoring agencies in New York City run by a literacy specialist — our foundation is built on an exceptionally deep understanding of how children learn.

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Master's-Level Tutors Only

Every educator on our team holds a Master's Degree. We keep our team small so we never lower our standards.

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Twenty Years of NYC Families

For more than two decades, NYC families have trusted us with what matters most to them — their children's futures.

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Trusted Across NYC's Top Schools

Families from Spence, Horace Mann, Dalton, Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, Columbia, NYU, Barnard, and many more have found their tutors through us.

What We Offer

Every Kind of Support
Your Child Needs

From early childhood through college — we meet students exactly where they are.

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Homework Help

Daily academic support that builds real understanding — not just finished assignments. Our tutors help students develop the skills and confidence to work independently.

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Test Prep

Strategic, subject-specific preparation for the exams that matter most — from Specialized High School admissions to the SAT and beyond.

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ADHD Coaching

Personalized coaching that addresses focus, follow-through, and time management — so students can perform at the level their potential demands.

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Executive Functioning Support

We help students build organizational systems, planning habits, and self-management skills that schools expect but rarely teach explicitly.

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Dyslexia Tutoring (Orton-Gillingham)

Structured, multi-sensory literacy instruction grounded in the Orton-Gillingham approach — the gold standard for supporting students with dyslexia.

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College Tutoring & Essay Guidance

Subject-level academic support for college students combined with expert guidance on the college application essay.

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School Admissions Prep

Targeted preparation for Gifted & Talented programs, Hunter, Mark Twain, NYC private school admissions, and top colleges.

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Early Childhood & Kindergarten Prep

Gentle, engaging preparation for children ages 4–6 facing kindergarten entrance tests, including our published book "Puzzles for Young Children."

What Makes Us Different

The Standard Most Tutoring Companies
Cannot Match

We built this agency on an uncompromising belief: the right teacher changes everything.

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Every Tutor Holds a Master's Degree

We work with a small, carefully selected team — each deeply experienced in their subject, and each genuinely personable.

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Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Support

True multi-sensory, Orton-Gillingham instruction for students with dyslexia — not a generic workaround, but a proven methodology.

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ADHD & Executive Functioning Coaching

Building organizational systems and self-regulation skills that make academic life manageable — and reduce conflict at home.

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Featured in The New York Times

Our homework help tutoring has been recommended by The New York Times — recognition earned through years of results, not marketing.

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Columbia University Teachers College Partner

Invited by Columbia University Teachers College to teach test prep — a testament to the rigor and credibility of our academic approach.

Gifted & Talented and Specialized High School Track Record

From Hunter and Mark Twain to Specialized High Schools and top NYC private schools — a proven history of admissions outcomes.

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Run by a Literacy Specialist

As one of the only tutoring agencies in New York led by a literacy specialist, great teaching is not an aspiration — it is the founding principle.

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Trusted by NYC's Top School Communities

Families from Spence, Horace Mann, Dalton, Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, Columbia, NYU, Barnard, and many more.

Our Story

A Simple But
Radical Idea:
The Right Teacher
Changes Everything

Central Park Tutors was built on a simple but radical idea: that the right teacher changes everything. For more than twenty years, we have been pairing New York City families with a small, handpicked team of exceptional educators — each holding a Master's Degree, each passionate about their subject, and each skilled in the art of listening before teaching. This is not a staffing agency. It is a community of people who believe deeply in the potential of every student they meet.

What sets us apart starts at the top. As one of the only tutoring agencies in New York City run by a literacy specialist, we hold teaching to a standard most tutoring companies cannot match. That standard has been recognized by The New York Times and by Columbia University Teachers College.

We have helped students earn spots in Gifted and Talented programs, Specialized High Schools, and the country's most selective colleges. Our favorite feedback is not a test score — it is a parent telling us their child finally feels good about themselves. That is why we do this work.

Central Park Tutors in action
20+
Years Serving
NYC Families
100%
Master's-Level
Educators
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"I want to stand on a soapbox and thank you for helping my daughter. She for once felt good about math — but I could see more; she actually was saying she felt good about herself."

— NYC Parent

How It Works

From First Call to
Results That Last

Five steps — each one intentional, each one designed around your child's specific needs.

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Tell Us About Your Child

Reach out by phone, email, or our sign-up form. We want to hear what your child needs — the struggles, the goals, and what has or hasn't worked before.

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We Find Your Perfect Match

We carefully pair your child with the tutor best suited to their learning style, academic needs, and personality. This match matters — and we take it seriously.

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Your First Session

Your tutor listens deeply, assesses where your child truly is, and begins building a personalized plan designed around their specific strengths and challenges.

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Progress You Can See

Sessions build real skills and genuine confidence over time — not just short-term fixes. We keep parents informed and adjust our approach as your child grows.

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Results That Last

From improved grades and better organizational habits to reduced stress at home, the outcomes we aim for go beyond test scores — we want students who believe in themselves.

Trusted by Families From NYC's Leading Schools & Universities

Spence Horace Mann Dalton Stuyvesant Bronx Science Trinity Avenues Riverdale Poly Prep Columbia University NYU Barnard Brooklyn Friends St. Ann's Beacon Loyola
Common Questions

Everything You Want
to Know

We support students from early childhood through college across a wide range of subjects and needs — including homework help, test prep, reading and writing, math, ADHD coaching, executive functioning, and dyslexia support using the Orton-Gillingham method.

Every tutor on our team holds a Master's Degree and brings real classroom and subject expertise. We work with a small, carefully selected group — which means we never compromise on quality to fill a roster.

We take the time to understand your child's needs, learning style, and personality before making any match. The right pairing is foundational to the work we do, and we get it right.

Orton-Gillingham is a structured, multi-sensory approach to reading instruction widely recognized as the gold standard for students with dyslexia. Our literacy-specialist roots mean we apply this methodology with real depth and fidelity.

Absolutely. We provide personalized ADHD coaching and executive functioning support focused on the organizational skills, time management, and self-regulation strategies that help students succeed both academically and at home.

Yes — this is a significant part of what we do. We have a strong track record helping students gain admission to Gifted and Talented programs, Hunter, Mark Twain, Specialized High Schools, NYC private schools, and top colleges.

We do. We provide subject-level tutoring for college students and guidance with the college application process, including essay writing and admissions strategy.

Simply fill out our sign-up form, email us at tutors@centralparktutors.com, or call us at 917-502-9108. We are always happy to chat about how we can help.

Ready to Begin?

Let's Find the Right Tutor
for Your Child

We're always happy to chat. Tell us about your child and we'll follow up right away to schedule your first session.

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Phone

917-502-9108
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Location

New York City, NY