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Suzie

Certified Tutor

Suzie

Bachelors
Suzie's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

Suzie's path through a chemical and biological engineering degree and into an MD/PhD program at Michigan Medical School means she's spent years decoding everything from dense research papers to literary narratives — reading critically across disciplines out of necessity. She teaches students to slow...

Education

Princeton University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Megan

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Megan

PHD, German Literature
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

A PhD in German literature at Princeton means Megan reads across languages and genres daily — dense philosophical texts, untranslated novels, literary criticism where every clause carries argumentative weight. She brings that same precision to English reading sessions, teaching students how to track...

Education

Princeton University

PHD, German Literature

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Science, German, Biology

Alec

Certified Tutor

Alec

Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
Alec's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering coursework at Michigan means Alec spends most of his week reading — technical papers, lab reports, textbook chapters where skipping one line throws off everything that follows. That discipline for careful, sequential reading transfers well to teaching comprehension skills like t...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1510
ACT
34
Allie

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Allie

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Allie's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Calculus

Strong readers don't just decode words — they track arguments, anticipate where a passage is heading, and distinguish main ideas from supporting detail. Allie teaches specific comprehension strategies like annotation, context-clue vocabulary building, and summarization techniques that make dense or ...

Education

Oberlin College

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Test Scores
SAT
1470
Nicholas

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Nicholas

Bachelor of Chemistry, Biochemistry
Nicholas's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Reading scientific papers and literary texts requires surprisingly similar skills: identifying the author's argument, evaluating evidence, and distinguishing main ideas from supporting details. Nicholas breaks down these active-reading strategies so students can tackle dense passages with confidence...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Chemistry, Biochemistry

Test Scores
ACT
33
Martha

Certified Tutor

Martha

Current Grad Student, Global Health
Martha's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

I am a PhD student at the University of Michigan, studying social psychology. Before this, I was at Duke University completing a BS in psychology as well as a MS in global health. My research combines the fields of global health and psychology by examining the effects of culture on self-related psyc...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors, Psychology

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Global Health

Duke University

BS in psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Skyler

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Skyler

Master of Arts, Russian, Central and Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies
Skyler's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
PSAT Critical Reading

I am passionate about children's education and excited to help students learn!

Education

Stanford University

Master of Arts, Russian, Central and Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies

Barnard College

Bachelor in Arts, Russian Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Sophia

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sophia

Bachelor in Arts, English
Sophia's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

I am a senior at Yale University studying English. I have 5+ years experience tutoring high school/middle school students in writing, college essay editing, Common App advising, AP English, and ACT! My students have earned acceptances to Brown, Duke, Cornell, Vanderbilt, and the University of Michig...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36
Eva

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Eva

Bachelor in Arts, English
Eva's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

I am an artist and journalist from Ann Arbor, MI attending Harvard College in Cambridge, MA. I'm excited to work with students in my area and online.

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35
Surina

Certified Tutor

Surina

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology and Psychology
Surina's other Tutor Subjects
10th-11th Grade Reading
10th-11th Grade Writing
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am currently a fourth year dental student at University of Michigan. I graduated from Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University with a double Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Psychology. I have been tutoring for approximately eleven years, and have worked with students ...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology and Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1520

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Varsity Tutors matches Ann Arbor students with expert Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading.

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 Reading tutors hold advanced degrees or have years of teaching experience.

You can review tutor profiles to find someone with the right background for your student's level and needs.

Many students see improved grades within a few weeks, along with better understanding of Reading 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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You can discuss pricing during your consultation to find what works best.

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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