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Certified Tutor
6+ years
Having earned degrees in both general and special education, Rachel knows how to break letter-sound relationships into smaller, more concrete steps for children who need decoding taught differently — whether that means spending extra time on vowel patterns, reteaching blends through multisensory app...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Trishani
Early readers need more than letter recognition — they need to hear how sounds blend, split, and change inside words. Trishani breaks phonics into manageable chunks, moving from consonant-vowel-consonant patterns to digraphs and long vowel teams at a pace that builds genuine confidence rather than f...
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Anna
Currently studying speech-language pathology in graduate school, Anna brings a clinical understanding of how sounds map to letters — the exact skill that makes phonics instruction click for early readers. She teaches blending, segmenting, and vowel patterns in ways that build real decoding ability, ...
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Master of Arts, Elementary School Teaching
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Certified Tutor
14+ years
Allie
Before kids can read fluently, they need to hear how sounds map onto letters — blending consonant clusters, distinguishing long and short vowels, decoding digraphs like 'ch' and 'sh.' Allie breaks these sound-letter relationships into small, repeatable steps that build genuine reading independence e...
Oberlin College
Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Certified Tutor
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Certified Tutor
Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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Varsity Tutors matches Ann Arbor students with expert Phonics tutors for 1-on-1 instruction. We pair each student with a tutor based on their specific needs, learning style, and goals.
Whether you need homework help, exam prep, or want to get ahead, our Phonics tutors are ready to help.
Common challenges include gaps from earlier material, difficulty with specific concepts, and trouble applying learning to new problems. These issues can snowball quickly in Phonics.
A tutor identifies where you're stuck, fills in gaps, and provides targeted practice. The 1-on-1 format means you get help exactly where you need it.
Tutors work with your student's actual coursework—homework assignments, class notes, and upcoming tests. This keeps tutoring directly relevant to what's happening in the classroom.
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All tutors complete background checks, credential verification, and teaching evaluation. Many of our Phonics tutors hold advanced degrees or have years of teaching experience.
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Many students see improved grades within a few weeks, along with better understanding of Phonics concepts and more confidence tackling challenging material.
Tutors track progress and adjust their approach to ensure continued improvement.
Most students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week. More frequent sessions help if your student is significantly behind or has an important exam coming up.
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Your tutor will assess where your student is, discuss goals, and start working on priority areas. Most students bring current homework or upcoming test material to focus on.
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