Top Reading Tutors serving Pasadena
Clara: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...biology, a full year of organic chemistry, biochemistry, etc.), and my favorite subjects are math, physiology, and writing. I love teaching! I am a registered college science tutor at USC, and I also teach younger students at a weekly Girl Scout program in Watts. In high school, I tutored for the SAT as well as teaching swimming lessons for over four years, so I am very confident in my ability to make complicated topics understandable....
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Chandler: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...where I am majoring in Chemistry. I have a passion for teaching and engaging students with their education. There is little that is more rewarding than aiding a struggling student successfully. In high school, I was a member of the National Honors Society and relished the opportunities that organization provided me to tutor others. I love learning, and I love sharing that with others. What better way to engage others learning than tutoring?I enjoy video...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Maria: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...art. I love to draw and always try to find fun ways to integrate visual learning into my tutoring sessions. I also have experience with the ACT and GRE standardized tests and would love to assist any student who is trying to prepare for success on either. Standardized tests are a drag but studying for them doesn't have to be! I love ice cream and comics and am excited to start working and learning with...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Varun: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can help you succeed as well!
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
Benjamin: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...learning and teaching history of all kinds, but I am also available to tutor many other subjects from Math and English to SAT and GRE preparation. While I do not have much formal experience in tutoring, I was a peer tutor throughout high school. Also, as the oldest sibling, it fell to me to help my younger brother and sister through the difficult times in their studies, so I have plenty of experience helping students...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, History
Drexel Online University - Master of Science, Library and Information Science
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800
LSAT: 165
Aline: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...deeply with a range of texts, from Euclid's Elements to Pascal's Penses, I developed close reading skills and a love for all things literary. I then passed on those skills and that passion when I began teaching at Landmark School in Massachusetts. At Landmark, a school for students with language-based learning differences, I especially sought to strengthen students' reading and writing skills. Since coming to California to pursue my master's and doctorate degrees, I have...
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St Johns College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
Graduate Theological Union - PHD, Religion
Marissa : Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...him to run away and eventually write his radical memoir that led to the abolition of slavery in America. Learning begins with questioning, so I ask my students lots of questions to invoke discussion that leads them to the right answers. I learn what my students are interested in, and I shape my lesson plans around their interests. I communicate with my students to make sure they are understanding and they feel like we are...
Education & Certification
Providence Christian College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts with English and History Concentrations
Tina: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...I went on to teach middle and high school classes as a Teach for America teacher for a couple of months. After completing two Master degrees in business and bioscience, I worked as a product manager in the medical device industry for the past 10+ years. My kids are now four and six, and I decided to take some time to be a stay-at-home mom to be more involved in their lives. Taking on tutoring...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Biology, General
Claremont Graduate University - Masters, MBA, MBS
Julie: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...of intelligence as well as different types of learning. In order to be an effective educator, it is important to establish a relationship with the pupil to utilize the pupils learning style. Moments from being a summer school teacher for 4th-6th graders and a resident assistant for 2 years, fuel my passion for teaching. The joy on the students faces when they achieve a goal or the gratefulness they express for my help stay with...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Cognitive Science
Lindsey : Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
I am a certified 6-12 English, theater, and speech teacher. Although I loved teaching junior and senior English in Idaho, I am now in California and am excited to get to know my new students here. My content strengths include teaching grammar, annotation, and comprehension. I believe that students who have ownership of their learning will grow and improve beyond any external expectation placed on them. Let's begin the process of active learning today. ... I...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Idaho - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
Aaron: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...Chaffey College as an English tutor. Since then, my love for helping others achieve their academic goals has grown. I think it is one of the greatest privileges to accompany someone on a journey, even for a short time, and assist them in reaching their dreams in the process. Thus, having the opportunity to continue tutoring while I am in college is such a great honor and joy that it hardly seems like a job....
Education & Certification
Cal State University Fullerton - Current Undergrad, Human Communications
Emily: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...and Associate Editor at Phoneme Media, a Los Angeles-based world literature and translation publisher. I am a skilled academic writer and lover of literature, and I am most passionate about tutoring English, Literature, English study skills, and Essay Writing (for both academic papers and college entrance personal statements). Not only do I believe that every student has the ability to write an essay, I believe every student has the ability to write a great one....
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
Patrick: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...safeguard of order and liberty." This statement gives me great inspiration as I work with my students. As a tutor, I have worked with students from ages 5 to 25. I tutor many academic subjects, but my favorites are always History, Social Science, English, and Literature. I love these subjects because I often feel they are our greatest keys to understanding why the world behaves as it does. I have taught numerous forms of standardized...
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Studies
Vishnu: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...trilogy, and Interstellar. I also enjoy working with the Joshua R. Zontek Scholarship Fund, to help high school students achieve their dream of attending college. I've been fortunate to have had tutoring supplement my early educational development, and I sincerely look forward to imparting the benefits of this prior experience on other students to help them reach their full potential. Education is the foundational building block of the next generation, and I'm excited to do...
Education & Certification
West Virginia University - Unknown, Finance
Claremont McKenna - Master of Arts, Finance
GMAT: 780
Desiree: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...one-on-one tutoring is an exceptionally powerful tool for any student looking to improve their grades, their confidence, and their educational experience. I greatly enjoy watching my students improve their logical thinking processes, become clearer written communicators and, of course, see higher grades! I believe that writing is a skill similar to any other: with practice, dedication, and a little help, anyone can become a clear, effective writer. In addition to my experience with one-on-one tutoring,...
Education & Certification
CSU Northridge - Bachelor in Arts, History
CSU Northridge - Master of Arts, History
Scott: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...to the pupil's style of learning because everyone processes information in different ways; I identify a students' strengths and put the material in a form that plays to them so as to maximize retention for the long haul. Mathematics builds on what is learned year after year, so it's of utmost importance that a student get a strong foundation and be comfortable with the material to continue to progress in their academia. Everyone is more...
Education & Certification
Orange Coast College - Associates, Math
Nick: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...Comprehension, Composition and Critical Analysis. I have also worked with students with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, to help them create effective work and study strategies in school and universities in the UK. My passion for tutoring is in helping students gather a "learning kitbag of tools." I like to help set in place a way of approaching work that students feel confident with and can implement without supervision. My personal literary interests are...
Education & Certification
University of Huddersfield, UK - Bachelors, Fine Art (Theatre)
LAMDA - Unknown, Acting
Paul: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...History, Math, English, English Language Development, and SAT prep among other subjects, but my specialty is in motivating students. I believe it is essential for a student to enjoy our tutoring sessions. I build on every success, small or large, with lots of praise, and I correct students' mistakes without judgment. Watching the light bulb come on in my student's head at that moment of understanding is priceless to me. I am also an avid...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/Philosophy
University OF PHOENIX - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
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Rebecca: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dramatic Literature. In the past I have tutored at an after school care program at an elementary school, and I have also worked with college students on essays. I am passionate about English, Literature, and Composition. I am excited to share my interests with others. I love writing, and I truly believe that essay writing and reading comprehension are skills that can be learned like anything else. Outside of...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Dramatic Literature
Anna: Pasadena Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790
Private Reading Tutoring in Pasadena, CA
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Find an expert reading tutor in Pasadena, CA, today by contacting Varsity Tutors' educational directors. There is nothing like the personal attention and guidance a tutor provides. It can be problematic for students to learn reading concepts in a classroom format, because all things are new to them, and their teacher's attention is divided among everyone. In tutoring sessions, the focus is entirely on your child and their success. An experienced tutor starts by assessing your student's current reading skills, specifically interested in any aspects of weakness. From this, the tutor can put together a personalized learning plan that aims to try to improve your child's reading and fixes any areas of difficulty.
We could match your youngster with a reading tutor in Pasadena that is passionate about the subject and will instill that passion inside your student to create a truly enjoyable learning experience. Learning to read is fun for students as long as it's presented in an appealing manner. Your son or daughter's tutor will break up reading concepts, such as vocabulary, phonics, and word recognition, in a way that keeps your son or daughter engaged. They are going to also encourage your youngster to read more challenging books, helping them grow as a reader and building their confidence. You may even find your child reading for recreation!
Let Varsity Tutors find your youngster a professional reading tutor in Pasadena to help them excel in their course. Your child is able to work at their own pace, and their tutor will be patient. Only when you and the tutor feel like your child has a concept down pat will they move on to the next topic. This works towards the goal that no concept is left unaddressed, which can be a major problem in the classroom, where a teacher has to manage many students, all of whom have their own issues that need attention.
A private reading tutor in Pasadena, CA, can keep your son or daughter from falling behind in their class. You're able to schedule tutoring sessions for your child anywhere that fits into their routine, whether that is in your home, after school at the library, or at a coffee shop down the street on the weekends. If you'd rather set up face-to-face online tutoring sessions for your child, you certainly can do so through the Varsity Tutors live learning platform. Call Varsity Tutors today to try to help your youngster get to try to improve their reading skills.
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