Top Reading Tutors serving Burbank

Chandler: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, 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

Jennifer: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
I am committed to providing my students with the best learning experience achievable. I strive to cater to their needs and challenge them to achieve their academic goals. ... I believe that every student can reach their personal potential. In order to do so, both student and educator must communicate with each other to use the student's strengths to overcome any challenges the student may face.... I always like to learn about the student's goals, interests,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy
University of Southern California - Masters, Teaching

Benjamin: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, 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

Naama: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
...Linguistics, and am continuing my studies for an Applied Linguistics Masters here in California. I have been teaching and tutoring for many years, since I started college. I've done private SAT Prep tutoring both here and in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730

Clara: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
...background includes a full load of college-level premed courses (three years of 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...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Travis: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
...to their problems, but providing them with the resources and strategies to arrive at the correct answer themselves. Not only does this empower students, but it also gives them a framework to understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply telling a student that they are wrong, or that they are incorrect. By working with each student through the thought processes and steps that led them to...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy - Master in Public Health Administration, Master of Public Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Nanor: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
...to teach lessons online, at your local library, or home. I have helped students with critical thinking, writing papers, and improving test scores. I received my training at Mills College in 2014 where I received a M.F.A. degree in Creative Writing, Poetry. As an expert in my field, I look forward to helping new students achieve their goals. My teaching style is patient, engaging, and challenging. I am interested in helping students gain access to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Linda: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
...with a focus in English, Spanish, French, and Algebra 1. I have worked with students of all ages and backgrounds from elementary education to adults improving business writing or learning Spanish from scratch. I have a passion for language and enjoy sharing that passion with others. My favorite subject to tutor is Spanish because I know that learning a new language can be daunting, and I like helping students overcome that feeling. I hold my...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Hotel Administration
University of Southern California - Masters, Teaching

Derek: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
...Starting my junior year of college, I worked in the History Department as tutor, with a strong emphasis on helping students in American and European History. I am most passionate about tutoring students in History and English, including AP courses. I feel that I bring a creative and unique approach to my tutoring, and I actively work to help my students find a personal connection to a subject or topic they have previously struggled with....
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History/Theater
State Certified Teacher

Thomas: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
...school and graduated as valedictorian. In 2009, I graduated from the University of Georgia with Cum Laude honors and a BA in English, and I am currently an aspiring author. I've group-tutored at a middle school the last two years and have privately tutored over a dozen students during that same stretch. I've also worked with pre-teens and teenagers at youth camps the past two summers, gaining much experience and valued interaction with students of...
Education & Certification
University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Math: 710

Jessica: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
...truly understands what we're working on. The great thing about tutoring one on one is being able to go at each student's pace and work with their unique learning styles. I'm personally very visual and need to draw a picture to figure out a problem. I enjoy learning about the student's interests and incorporating them into the lesson to make it more fun and interesting. I've been working in education for about 5 years. I...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Patrick: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
...Public Library: "The Commonwealth requires the education of the people as the 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...
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Studies

Lily: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
...reading and phonics. I am a business leader and have been a Controller for various companies in the past - from small to large, start-ups, for profit and nonprofit. I love children and teens and am very patient. I am also a Christian and am doing consulting for small businesses as needed on the side. I have done many presentations in front of boards of directors, taught a high school and college class and kidz...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Business Admin

Lindsey : Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, 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

Mary: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
...writing skills as they transitioned into American college level work. In particular, I enjoy tutoring English literature and composition. Although, there are no subjects that I dislike tutoring. Because my experience tutoring college students has given me insight into some of the difficulties of transitioning into more rigorous college level work, my goal is to help middle school and high school students develop the skills they need to be prepared for the next step in...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Jonathan: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
...assisted graduate students and professors to guide a class through core level biology. The second was a hands-on affair, in which I led students through the preparation of animal specimens for preservation in a museum. Through my experiences, I have discovered that the best way to learn and teach a subject is to tackle it with a variety of approaches. For example, students intimidated by the technical jargon of math often find problems easier to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
SAT Math: 720
GRE Verbal: 168

Layan: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
...and Sustainable Development at Columbia University. I have experience tutoring most subjects, but my strengths are test prep, studying and time management skills, and reading, writing, and critical thinking skills at any level. I love helping students find the way that works best for them to approach problem solving and learning. I am very interested in education and have experience working with both children and young adults in New York public schools as well as...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology/Sustainable Development
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740

Brian: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
...I took on multiple tutoring jobs myself in order to pass on the knowledge that I have been previously taught from my mentors onto others. Personally, I enjoy teaching mathematics ranging from basic elementary math up to Algebra 1. It is a subject that I found to be most exciting and interesting during my time in school. I have always found that teaching students has always been a passion of mine. It gives me great...
Education & Certification
California State University of Long Beach - Bachelors, Criminal Justice

Jason: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, CA
...tutoring students ages eight and above in simple to complex Math, Chemistry, Essay Writing, Study Skills, and more. I find great reward and drive in assisting students work through challenges. I am not one to teach as much as guide because I believe in individuals' capacities for growth in efficient learning. My goal is to provide as much information as possible to every student in how to best develop personalized methods for maintaining an open...
Education & Certification
Central Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Tina: Burbank Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Burbank, 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
Private Reading Tutoring in Burbank, CA
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Reading is an invaluable skill that is an absolute must in the world today. It isn't simply being able to read either, but comprehending what is being read. Your child could be introduced to the subject of reading in early classes, starting with phonics and decoding and other critical reading comprehension skills. As they move through school, your child could need to demonstrate a progressively stronger reading skill. It is important that they learn to recognize cause and effect relationships within a main idea, the organization of a solid story, how to make predictions and inferences from a given text, and more. When learning the initial skills, your child needs to be taught appropriately to gain phonemic awareness while blending the words as they decode them. Without these skills, your child could not be able to succeed as they begin summarizing text or adding to their vocabulary. You could help them build these invaluable skills through personalized tutoring. You can find an independent reading tutor in Burbank, California, by contacting the educational directors at Varsity Tutors.
Our educational directors can connect you with a reading tutor in Burbank who can try to use many different strategies to teach your child to read comprehensively. Your child's tutor is hand-selected based on their ability to teach to your child's learning style, personality, study habits, interests, proficiency, and syllabus.
Working one-on-one with a reading tutor in Burbank is an extremely beneficial and effective way for your child to make progress in their reading ability. Your child could be given a custom-tailored lesson plan designed by their tutor. It is focused on addressing your child's personal weaknesses when it comes to reading, whether they have trouble reading fluently due to being unable to blend properly or they struggle to fully follow figurative language. The tutor will provide books that are slightly more challenging than your child's skill level to encourage them to develop stronger capabilities. The tutor can work at their natural learning pace, assessing them every step of the way to ensure they are learning the material thoroughly.
Your child's tutor is able to provide convenient and flexible sessions. You can arrange for your child to meet their tutor in-person at your home or the school. The tutor can also provide face-to-face online tutoring sessions through Varsity Tutors' live learning platform.
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