Breaking down a complex passage requires knowing what to look for — how an author signals a shift in tone, buries a counterargument, or builds meaning through repetition. John tackles reading comprehension by teaching annotation strategies and close-reading techniques that make dense texts manageable. His 4.9 rating speaks to how well those skills transfer across fiction, nonfiction, and standardized test passages.

A Cornell English and Film double major, Natalie learned to read two ways at once — pulling apart written arguments for their logic and structure while also reading visual narratives for subtext and implication. That dual training shows up in how she teaches comprehension: students learn to track what a writer is doing with tone, pacing, and word choice rather than passively absorbing sentences. Her 1560 SAT and 5.0 rating speak for themselves.

Strong readers don't just decode words on a page — they track an author's reasoning, question assumptions, and connect ideas across paragraphs. Jessalyn teaches a college ethics course at St. Edward's University built entirely around close reading of dense philosophical texts, which means she's practiced at showing students how to slow down, annotate strategically, and pull meaning from challenging material. That approach works whether the text is a novel or a science article.

Kathleen's path from K-2 literacy tutoring to kindergarten teaching to a master's in Education gave her a front-row seat to how reading develops — from early phonics and decoding all the way through paragraph-level comprehension. She uses that developmental lens to pinpoint exactly where a student's reading process breaks down and builds targeted practice around it, whether that's fluency, vocabulary in context, or tracking an author's main idea across a longer passage. Rated 5.0 by students.

German fluency, a Contemporary Studies degree, and years tutoring ESL/ELL learners gave Kristina an unusually sharp eye for how language actually works on the page — she knows what trips up readers who are still building vocabulary, and she knows what trips up readers who decode fine but lose the thread of meaning. She teaches students to actively question a text as they go: what's the author setting up, what details matter, and what can be safely skimmed. Rated 5.0 by students.

A certified Texas Language Arts and Special Education teacher with an English degree from the University of Colorado — where he earned Honors distinction studying James Joyce — Steve knows how to adjust his reading instruction for the student in front of him, whether that's a kid who needs help decoding or a high schooler who can't figure out what an author is doing between the lines. His five years in corporate account management before switching to education gave him a practical edge: he teaches students to read for specific information and purpose, the way you'd read a contract or a brief, not just to get through the assignment.

Strong readers don't just decode words — they track an author's argument, anticipate where a passage is heading, and distinguish main claims from supporting detail. Diana tackles reading comprehension by teaching students to annotate actively: marking tone shifts, identifying paragraph functions, and summarizing as they go. Her 1540 SAT score reflects the kind of careful, strategic reading she brings to every session.

An MFA in Shakespeare and Performance means Deb has spent years inside texts where every word choice is deliberate — parsing syntax that's four centuries old, untangling meaning from meter, and reading for subtext that characters never say aloud. She brings that same line-by-line attentiveness to modern prose, teaching students how to track tone, follow an author's logic, and catch what a passage implies beyond its surface. Rated 5.0 by students.

A master's in Literature and nearly eight years of tutoring taught William that the gap between a student who reads passively and one who reads well usually comes down to one thing: knowing how to track what a writer is doing with structure, tone, and implication instead of just absorbing words in order. His 1590 SAT — a score that demands exactly that kind of precision under time pressure — reflects the same disciplined reading he breaks down for students. Rated 4.9 by students.

A psychology and neuroscience background means Nolan understands how the brain actually processes and retains written information — why some readers lose the thread mid-paragraph and what cognitive strategies keep them locked in. He applies that lens to build active reading habits: annotating for structure, predicting where an argument is heading, and circling back when comprehension slips instead of pushing through on autopilot. Rated 5.0 by students.

Living in Ecuador, Panama, and Spain meant Sophie wasn't just practicing Spanish — she was constantly reading in unfamiliar contexts, figuring out meaning from street signs, local newspapers, and handwritten menus where no one slows down for a language learner. That habit of piecing together meaning from context is exactly what she brings to reading sessions, teaching students to use clues within a sentence or paragraph to unlock what they don't immediately understand. Her economics coursework added a layer of nonfiction reading that demands tracking data-heavy arguments across long passages.

I am a recent graduate from Becker College in Worcester with a B.A. in Interactive Media Design. I have previous experience tutoring middle school students for a public school system, as well as, experience teaching game design to ages 10-17 at a computer camp this past summer. My favorite thing to teach is game design because that is what I am most passionate about but I also enjoy teaching in general. I find it very rewarding to teach and help students learn, especially, when it is a subject they are not comfortable with. This is due to many students thinking that they are just unable to learn a subject that they struggle with but I believe anyone can learn anything if they have the desire and the are committed to work at it. Outside of teaching I enjoy playing games of all types, such as video games and bowling, and spending time with friends and family.

Strong reading comprehension comes down to active engagement — annotating for main ideas, tracking an author's argument across paragraphs, and distinguishing fact from inference. Matt breaks passages into manageable pieces and teaches students to identify tone, purpose, and structure quickly, a skill set he refined through his own 31-composite ACT performance and his background analyzing scripts and written media.

Meg teaches reading as an active process — annotating for argument structure, identifying an author's assumptions, and distinguishing evidence from opinion. Her background in both creative and analytical writing gives her a dual lens: she can unpack how a passage works technically while also showing why it resonates. That combination builds the kind of comprehension that transfers across subjects.

Neuroscience coursework at UT Austin means Sneha spends her days parsing research papers where missing a single qualifier — "may" versus "does," "correlated" versus "caused" — changes the entire conclusion. She brings that same precision to reading sessions, teaching students how to slow down and catch what a sentence is actually saying before jumping to answer questions about it. Rated 5.0 by students.

Editing other people's writing — which Jacob did professionally as an assistant editor — trains you to read at a granular level, catching not just errors but gaps in logic, weak transitions, and buried arguments. He brings that editor's eye to reading sessions, teaching students to unpack how a passage moves from claim to evidence and to notice when an author shifts direction. Rated 4.9 by students.

A master's in Literature and the Humanities means Frances has spent years inside texts that range from medieval manuscripts to contemporary American novels — the kind of sustained, cross-period reading that builds an instinct for how language works across genres and difficulty levels. She teaches students to recognize structure in what they're reading, whether that's following a narrative arc in fiction or tracking how an argument develops paragraph by paragraph in nonfiction. Rated 5.0 by students.

Theatre taught Samantha something about reading that most people overlook — when you direct and perform in twenty-plus shows, you learn to dissect a text for subtext, tone, and the precise weight of every word choice before you ever step on stage. That script-analysis instinct, combined with her certified teaching background in English and her Pre-AP history classroom experience, means she approaches reading comprehension as an active, interpretive skill: tracking arguments, questioning the author's purpose, and pulling meaning from passages that don't hand it over easily. Rated 4.9 by students.

A Radio-Television-Film degree means Morgyn spent four years at UT Austin analyzing how stories work — not just on screen, but on the page, where every narrative choice from pacing to point of view shapes how a reader experiences meaning. That storytelling framework gives her a concrete way to teach comprehension: she walks students through how to track what an author is doing and why, turning passive reading into something deliberate and active. Rated 4.8 by students.

Students who struggle with reading comprehension often skip the strategies that make dense passages manageable — annotating for argument structure, identifying tone shifts, distinguishing main claims from supporting details. Lillian sharpened these techniques through her Plan II Honors coursework at UT Austin, which demanded heavy reading across disciplines from philosophy to science. She applies that same cross-disciplinary approach to build reading confidence at any level.

Strong readers don't just decode words — they track an author's argument, anticipate structure, and distinguish main ideas from supporting detail. Carly's science background actually sharpens her reading instruction because she's used to teaching students how to extract meaning from dense, information-heavy texts. She builds specific strategies for active annotation, inference, and summarization.

Samantha's Human Dimensions of Organizations major at UT Austin is essentially a reading-intensive deep dive into how people think, communicate, and make decisions — which means she spends most of her coursework pulling arguments out of dense nonfiction and connecting ideas across texts. She brings that same active-reading approach to her sessions, teaching students how to track what an author is building paragraph by paragraph instead of just skimming for answers.

I'm starting my junior year at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. I'm currently getting my degree in biology with a concentration in health and human disease, global health, and a minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical school and researching topics related to viral diseases which I've been interested in since a very young age. I'm very passionate about the subjects I teach and hope to pass my passion on to the individuals I tutor!

I am graduate of Brown University, where I received a degree in Economics and studied topics ranging from Computer Science and Applied Math to Literary Arts and Philosophy. I even helped create a class during my senior year, working together with other students to write a syllabus, gather reading materials, schedule guest speakers, and ultimately, present the results to an academic dean for course credit. After graduation, I moved to Hong Kong, where I worked at a a summer program at the University of Hong Kong, in partnership with the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, as a Teaching Assistant in a Game Theory class for advanced middle school students. After the program ended, I traveled around Asia, visiting places in Malaysia and Vietnam before eventually returning to the American South, where, as a native North Carolinian, I feel at home. I usually prefer tutoring in subjects involving math and social sciences but I am very flexible. Outside of education, I love playing guitar and piano, and I have released music both as a solo artist and as part of a band. I also like to play disc golf and lacrosse and enjoy participating in fantasy football.

I am able to tutor on a variety of subjects, but I'm especially passionate about test prep! I'm currently traveling around Europe and South America, before I start law school at the University of Texas this fall.

I am a sophomore, English and Computer Science double major at Carleton College who is ecstatic about teaching and spreading my love of learning. I am also greatly interested in sociology and gender studies, and have yet to decide if I will minor in one of those fields, too. I love helping students discover a passion for reading and expressing themselves through writing. My favorite areas to tutor are those having to do with English; I enjoy everything from AP Literature to essay writing for class. When I'm not at school or tutoring, I spend my time reading, playing piano and guitar, and rock climbing.

I am excited to work with all students, particularly those with special needs (including G/T). Please contact me with any questions you may have, and I look forward to working with you and/or your child!

I am pursuing dual Master's degrees from the University of Texas in Public Health and Social Work. As a born-and-raised Austinite, my interests include practicing yoga, sampling local food trailers, attending live concerts, and – perhaps most of all – cheering on my beloved Texas Longhorns in football.

I'm a recent graduate from Lewis and Clark College. I completed my BA in Anthropology with a Linguistics focus, and I hope to continue these interests into a Masters in a couple years. I grew up in Austin, TX swimming and hiking every chance I got, and I've since moved to San Marcos, TX. I love tutoring students, and seeing the progress we can make together. Learning is all about finding the right way to piece together concepts and practice to work with your unique brain. Feel free to ask me any questions!

I am a third-year Ph.D. student in UT Austin's American Studies department. I received my B.S. in Media, Culture and Communication from NYU and my M.A. in Literary and Cultural Studies from Carnegie Mellon. As a lifelong student, I love to help others enjoy the process of learning and to see their hard work pay off! I'm currently teaching a writing course at UT with the theme, "Americans Abroad." Last year, I taught discussion sections for a UT American literature course, and previously I worked as a teaching assistant for classes on introductory academic writing, U.S. history, and American culture. While I tutor a range of subjects, I especially love demystifying standardized tests and helping students improve their reading and writing skills. I also have expertise in the subject areas of American history and literature. I'm looking forward to working with you to achieve your goals!

I am currently a third-year student majoring in Biology and a part of the Health Science Scholars Honors program at the University of Texas at Austin. I have experience tutoring high school and middle school students for the past couple of years in a variety of subjects and my favorite ones include sciences such as biology and chemistry, as well as ACT/SAT/PSAT test prep. I firmly believe in the value of good education and hope to inspire that same positivity in others.

I'm a born and raised Austinite and recently earned my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Texas A&M University in May 2015. I mostly tutor high school/college math and science courses, as well as SAT/ACT and MCAT prep. My favorite classes to help students with are biology, physics, biochemistry and statistics! I took 14 AP classes in high school, and retook many of the math and sciences class in college. I think this helps with tutoring because I learned the material multiple times and from many great teachers, so if a student doesn't understand a concept at first, I can hopefully explain it in another way that I've learned.

I am a sophomore at The University of Texas at Austin (aka the greatest university on the planet...HOOK'EM!) and am studying Biology with a side of philosophy and business! I am hoping to enter medical school or optometry school to further my dreams of working in medicine! I am looking forward to tutoring students in biology, reading, and writing and getting y'all ready for college!

I am also pretty easy-going and empathetic; I like to tell jokes and try to please people around me, so if I am your tutor you can bet that I will do my best to cater to your needs and strengths. I think the best model for tutoring is for me to help you figure out how to work through problems rather than just giving you the answer.

I'm a biomedical engineering student and undergraduate researcher at Texas A&M University working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. For as long as I can remember, I've always had a passion for learning. In high school, I challenged myself by taking as many AP exams as possible. Doing so not only shaped my love of education but also challenged me to become a self-taught learner. Using what I learned from AP exam preparation allowed me to become a National Merit Finalist, two-time National AP Scholar, and valedictorian of my graduating class of over 600 students. While my favorite subjects to tutor are high school-level and engineering calculus, I am happy to tutor in a range of subjects, including all-around ACT preparation, high school and college math, chemistry, physics, and world history. By tutoring, I hope to share my passion for learning while also providing students with the tools they need to succeed.

I am their tutor, I know what it is like to be their age and to be stressed about not understanding something. I show students that I am approachable and open to any and all questions so that they do not feel intimidated during tutoring sessions.

I am multilingual. I love teaching Mathematics, Sciences, English, History, Writing...you name it. My philosophy is that the most effective teaching comes from knowing how my student learns, and meeting them where they are. I want to instill a love of learning, but that will not happen if I don't get to know my student.

I'm a current student at Smith College working towards my degree in Education & Child Studies and Theatre. I've been tutoring for many years and I have experience working with children of all ages and ability levels--from profoundly gifted students to students struggling with learning disabilities. I believe every student has the potential to succeed, it is just a question of finding the right entryway into the material. Since teachers don't always have the time to work individually with every student, that's where a tutor comes in!

I'm a musician-turned-engineer with a penchant for applying math to everyday situations. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and have worked in Austin as a civil engineer. I also hold a Master of Music from Indiana University and taught private music lessons for several years before turning to engineering. The upshot to all of this is that I have a lot of experience with one-on-one teaching and applied mathematics. If I am your tutor, you will never have to wonder why you are learning your topic! I keep things relevant to real life and draw lots of connections with other subjects and interests.

I'm a nurse from Austin, TX, and a proud Aggie! I can't wait to meet you and help with your studies!