Top Reading Tutors serving Berkeley
Lila Ann: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...in any major or discipline, and beyond graduation in the job market or graduate school. I teach and tutor from an honest enthusiasm for words, language and the writing process. I work with students from elementary school through college on building fundamental reading and writing skills, completing assignments above standard, and finding their own voice through the written word and oral response. I tutor a range of subjects with a focus on language arts –...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance
Shannon: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...have worked as a tutor for six years. During this time, I have had the most experience tutoring pre-algebra, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on the amount I have tutored and my overall experience, my favorite subject to tutor is math because there is always one, and only one, right answer. Through effective communication and patience, the student is not only able to learn the mathematical process, but also...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162
Samantha: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...and consultant. I think a good education is one of the key factors to success in life and I'm passionate about teaching others and helping them learn to be successful in ways they never thought they could. In particular, I enjoy helping students discover a fondness for math and science, two fields that can be intimidating. I love balancing these more technical subjects with subjects that are more "fun" or creative, such as language or...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Design & Environmental Analysis
GMAT: 710
Jenny: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...learning philosophy is that I will have mastered a material if I can teach another person these concepts and come up with my own examples to illustrate my understanding. I will infuse this goal within my tutoring sessions, engaging tutees to really learn and challenge them to think critically. Another important aspect of my tutoring goals is to help the tutee. Be clear and transparent with me about your goals and struggles, and I will...
Education & Certification
Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 730
Lucas: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...and research/composition skills-- plus test preparation for SAT, ACT, GED and GRE. I am an adaptable and communicative tutor, with a broad knowledge base and varied teaching experiences. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development issues in Washington, D.C. for several years. I am now pursuing a career in education. I have worked with students in a range of settings-- as a K-12 substitute teacher, an after-school...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Kathleen: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...I worked with and mentored high school students through a program with the university and their cancer center, to promote higher learning in disadvantaged and underrepresented minority students. This ultimately will increase the number of minorities in biomedical research. Working with students and empowering their minds is uplifting because it is wonderful to be able to promote a fun environment while encouraging the students to stay focused in their education. I am currently tutoring science,...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Terry: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...have worked for are Intuit, where I was a project manager for Quicken, and Aclara BioSciences where I was a biotech programmer and manager. In 2006 I transitioned to teaching and have taught Computer Science and Philosophy at the high school and middle school levels. I am currently a Computer Science teacher at The Nueva School in Hillsborough, CA. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Computer Science and...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelor in Arts, English with Computer Science Minor
Panta: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...and German educator for 6 years, I can honestly say that I love languages! I learned German fin Germany when I was on the year-long Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program in high school. I went to Germany knowing only a few words, so I definitely know language learning frustrations first-hand. I kept working at it, studied abroad again at the University of Bonn, and earned my Bachelor's degree in German! I was able to apply these...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, Germanic Langauges & Literatures
University of Kansas - Masters, Curriculum & Instruction
Charles: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
I have a Bachelor's of Science in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. I am very passionate about the life sciences and also have experience in psychology and mathematics. I am an active volunteer at a children's hospital and plan on pursuing a career in medicine. My goals are to help my students learn in a fun environment that also nurtures their appreciation for that subject.
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelors, Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology
Eli: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...honors from UCLA, majoring in psychology. I spent three years as a high school math teacher and basketball coach in Washington D.C. Before that, I spent four years as a sportswriter and columnist in Los Angeles. I have worked with students of all ages from kindergarten to adulthood and am a staunch believer that it is never too late to fall in love with learning any subject (even math!). My approach to tutoring is the...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800
Talia: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...Psychology and Sociology. In 2011, I received my California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy working with children, listening to their stories, and sharing a laugh as...
Education & Certification
Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology
Eric: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...all subject areas but focused in math and literacy. I also worked as a substitute teacher in the Buffalo area providing quality instruction in a variety of disciplines as needed. I plan to continue substitute teaching in the 2015-2016 school year in the San Francisco Bay Area. While my teaching certification is in instrumental music, my primary interest in tutoring is high school core subjects like math and English. I believe these fundamental subjects are...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Vanderbilt University - Masters in Education, Education
GRE Verbal: 164
Evan: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...over three years of teaching experience at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns. In my free time, I...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Jessica: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...I have been tutoring since beginning my undergraduate career at Stanford University. In my free time, I set up a private tutoring practice in the Palo Alto/ Los Altos/ Redwood City areas. Upon my graduation, I moved back home to Tustin, Orange County. I now work for Elite Academy, a test prep company with international branches, where I instruct classes on SAT Critical Reading and ACT Reading. I also continue my private tutoring practice and,...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French
Simon: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...British Empire, World War I and II, and the Cold War. My rigorous studies also ensured that I became confident and well studied in geography, essay and research writing, and analysis of primary and secondary sources. History is my first love, but I plan to continue my studies in the direction of an Earth Science for my Masters in several years. After completing the extremely competitive Southwestern Advantage internship this past summer, during which I...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Writing: 700
Robert: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...reading, writing, and reflective thinking. This December, I will finish a MA at San Francisco State University in English composition, focusing in-depth on all types of writing and how to teach writing to K-12 and university students and business professionals. As a graduate student, I taught a university-level writing-intensive course to freshmen, the type of composition writing course that the AP English Language and Composition and AP English Literature and Composition exams prepare high school...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, History
San Francisco State University - Masters, English
Helene: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...part-time at Bay Languages Academy, an after school program in Alameda. I started working with Varsity Tutors in 2013. I have always loved getting to know all of my students. Every single one has taught me so many things about learning and teaching, and I believe in return many have grown from working with me. For me, learning to work with a student is like solving a puzzle. Each student has her or his own...
Education & Certification
Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770
Katherine: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...am comfortable working with a variety of students and their learning styles. In a one-on-one setting I can support the student’s current English curriculum-with reading comprehension (how to engage with a text critically and analytically), organization, grammar and the writing process. Starting with brainstorming ideas, to actually writing words on paper, to the structure of their ideas and how to edit, I instruct students through the writing process without being their editor (the person who...
Education & Certification
Holy Names University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
Holy Names University - Masters, English
Morgan: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
I am a friendly, fun loving and patient tutor. I have lots of experience working with students of all ages. And I think work is a lot easier when it is fun!
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
Stanford University - Master of Arts, Applied Psychology
Sara: Berkeley Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...company that specializes in one-on-one instruction and holistic learning. During my time with these two organizations, I developed a personal vision of education that truly centers the student. As an instructor with years of experience working with diverse international populations, I believe that our differences, whether they be cultural, cognitive, behavioral, linguistic, or simply in terms of our interests, deserve to be honored throughout all of our educational journeys. Our backgrounds, as much as our...
Education & Certification
Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of California-Irvine - Certificate, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
Private Reading Tutoring in Berkeley, CA
Our interview process, stringent qualifications, and background screening ensure that only the best Reading tutors in Berkeley, CA work with Varsity Tutors. To assure a successful experience, you're paired with one of these qualified tutors by an expert director - and we stand behind that match with our money-back guarantee.
Receive personally tailored Reading lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Berkeley Reading Tutoring FAQ
There aren't many better ways to try to help your child improve their reading than setting up private tutoring sessions for them. Varsity Tutors will match your child with a reading tutor in Berkeley, CA, who will motivate them to reach beyond their goals in reading. The tutor will start by assessing your child's current reading skills, looking particularly at their strengths and weaknesses, along with their educational needs. With that information, the tutor can create a customized study plan that aims to try to improve your child's reading abilities and fixes up any weak points they have. Whether your child has been having a hard time with word recognition, affixes and roots, phonemic awareness, antonyms and synonyms, or any other key components of reading, a skilled tutor could break concepts down so they could be easier to understand. Your child could pick up on every essential detail with the help of their tutor.
We can match your child with an enthusiastic reading tutor in Berkeley who will encourage them to aim higher. A tutor can come meet with your child anywhere, including in your home, at LeConte Elementary, or even out at their favorite park on a sunny day. Varsity Tutors even has face-to-face online tutoring sessions through our live learning platform.
Each of the independent reading tutors that we could help you find in Berkeley is an experienced professional. Unlike the classroom environment, the tutoring experience revolves around your child and their preferred learning method, so they might get the most efficient possible results. The personal attention a tutor provides gives your child a major edge over other students, and might make all the difference in whether they get an average grade or ace their reading course. Since reading is such a crucial subject, the skills your child develops with their tutor now might continue to pay off as they progress to more advanced courses, and when they take the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress.
Our educational directors will match your child with a reading tutor in Berkeley, CA, who is knowledgeable in a host of alternative teaching methods to best teach to their particular learning style. An experienced tutor can find plenty of ways to make tutoring sessions exciting, enjoyable, and productive for your child, such as setting up fun games and activities and finding interesting stories for your child to read. The tutor will work hard to try to make sure your child becomes a great reader.
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