Alastair: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...valuable tutoring is, as it was crucial in helping me develop an Ivy League-caliber course load before I applied to college. A tutor helped me pass an entrance exam I had initially failed to gain acceptance to the right level of high school mathematics. I hope to pass this forward and help other students realize the kind of success I have experienced. Ultimately, I see myself in academia, and working for Varsity Tutors is an...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Ian: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
Hello! My name is Ian Kinnaman. I have been a private tutor for over 5 years and I have a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Youngstown State University. I have worked with students aged 5-20 and would love to work with you!
Education & Certification
Youngstown State University - Bachelor of Education, Music Teacher Education
Peter: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...I am eager to expand my tutoring horizons! I have helped students succeed in math from Algebra 1 through Calculus, though I would be ready and willing to work on subjects from pre-algebra through Calculus 3 (and a bit beyond). I have also helped students preparing for the SAT, ACT, LSAT, and other standardized tests, and have tutored in chemistry and physics as well. I have worked successfully with dozens of students both in person...
Education & Certification
Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater
John Carroll University - Masters in Education, 7-12 Mathematics Education
Jeanne: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...has always been a passion of mine, and I feel like it is applicable to so many parts of life. It is also so fulfilling to see a student improve on the ACT/SAT, making measurable changes and gaining confidence. I???ve always enjoyed math as well, and I enjoy showing students how math can be interesting and fun. My tutoring style is really student-focused. I very much strive to tailor my tutoring to each student???s needs,...
Education & Certification
Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Emma: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...for the past 15+ years and I'm excited to bring my knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for learning and teaching to all of my tutoring sessions. Although I majored in Biology at Duke, I got a minor in Classical Studies - or ancient Greece and Rome - so I have a pretty diverse educational background. In addition to my studies in college, I was DUMB (a proud member of the Duke University Marching Band) and I...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Cameron: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...a diverse range of students, from Adult GED candidates to grade school readers to South African high school poetry students. I am trained to tutor in reading comprehension and writing for all levels, U.S. and European history, SAT/ACT (Verbal, Reading, Writing, Literature, Subject Tests), ESL, and college applications. With experience working for a diverse range of students, my teaching philosophy is that patience, expertise, and enthusiasm are essential to the learning process. I commit to...
Education & Certification
Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Kimberly: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...a whole. Although this is a huge responsibility for the adults, I believe that through the education of children, we are able to deliver children the opportunity to find a future which they enjoy. I believe in the reward of seeing children flourish and it is worth the effort and dedication required. I am a strong advocate for partnership with the parents/guardians of students I work with. While classroom/large group and small group settings are...
Education & Certification
Kent State University at Kent - Bachelor of Science, Education
Kent State University at Kent - Masters in Education, Education
Patrick: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...of tests and tasks. I also walk/jog 50-plus miles a week, do yoga, and exercise my critical thinking skills regularly. My students since 1979 have ranged from middle school urban and rural to university level juniors and seniors. While I spent almost ten years teaching higher ed. English Composition, Literature, and Research, the majority of my teaching time was in college preparatory curricula. I make a room comfortable when I come in but if it...
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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Florida - Master of Arts, English Composition
Mohammed: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...working with students of all ages in various topics. As a Pre-Med student I have learned various subjects such as Chemistry, Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and advanced research and writing skills. I have completed a proposed research paper regarding the quality and safety of pet food. I tutor with patience, kindness and understanding. My approach is focusing on the students well being while tutoring. If a student is not doing well mentally, then they...
Education & Certification
Cleveland State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Shanti: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...teaching philosophy is strongly based on elicitation and helping students arrive at the answer on their own by aiding them with the tools necessary to do so. Learning must be challenging, but it can and should be fun. Outside of tutoring, I love to travel, but I also enjoy curling up on my coach with my dog and watching a good movie. I also love to eat (and therefore cook). I have a massive sweet...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Anne: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...trying new ideas, sharing and helping to support our students. I was also recognized by my students at a top 10% banquet. It was not long before I returned to Kent to complete my Masters degree in educational leadership and then my principal as well as superintendents license. This level of study in graduate school provided its own challenges, but I embraced them all. I love to be in the classroom in whatever capacity, whether...
Education & Certification
Kent State University at Kent - Bachelors, French/English; secondary ed
Kent State University at Kent - Masters, Educational Administration
Jasmine: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...two-year span. I currently serve as an ELL tutor at a local Ohio school district. Additionally, I have worked at a New York City-based international English camp for their past five programs. I held the positions of ESL Instructor and Program Coordinator. My passion for teaching English and cultural exchange eventually led me to Russia. While there, I taught English to kindergarteners and adolescents. Furthermore, I have worked with English language learners from a myriad...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, Russian and Linguistics minor
Kent State University at Kent - Masters, Teaching English as a Second Langauge
Amber: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...learning and have grasped a concept makes everybody's hard work worth it. Currently I am a General Studies College Instructor and Career Services Advisor and I have experience in teaching pre-k, kindergarten, and 5th grade. I have worked with special needs students and molded my teaching to their specific needs and abilities. My education background consists of a Bachelors in Elementary Education from the University of Pittsburgh and a Masters in Reading and Math Education...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Walden University - Master of Science, Elementary Education: Reading and Math
Matt: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...how much time it may take. This will be accomplished through clear and thorough explanation of all relevant concepts followed by plenty of practice problems to ensure the student is familiar with the material, as I believe this is the most effective way to create a student's understanding of the content. I also believe it is of the utmost importance that we establish an environment that is conducive to learning. This means that the student...
Education & Certification
Cleveland State University - Current Undergrad, Economics
Alena: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...behind the steps of how to complete math and science problems. Through my work as a nanny , helping the children with their homework and helping fellow classmates I have found that an individual has more desire to learn the given subject because they understand why it is done a certain way. Not just do the problem this way because I told you so. As a Junior in college studying Biomedical Engineering I still use...
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The University of Akron - Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Timothy: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
I have been teaching high school English for the past 14 years. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from John Carroll University, with a degree in English. I also have a master's degree in Education from Marygrove College. I look forward to a productive tutoring experience.
Education & Certification
John Carroll University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Marygrove College - Master of Arts, Master in the Art of Teaching
Sunay: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...college essays. In the foreign language department, I'm happy to help Spanish students in Spanish 1 through 3. In science, I'm happy to help students currently studying AP Biology, Physics Honors, and AP Statistics. Finally, anyone needing help with ACT, SAT or PSAT Prep should come to me as I've helped students raise their scores in all sections and have achieved National Merit on the PSAT. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, biking, and...
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Sarah: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...teach the fundamental skills, respect to students to help them to be life- long learners. Every student learns differently, and it is my job as an educator to find out how to make students successful. I have been in education for over 12 years. I have worked with students of various ages. Outside of teaching in a classroom, I teach ESL online. I look forward to meeting you and helping you grow.
Education & Certification
Cleveland State University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
Victoria: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...English, grammar, and reading. As a child, I was an avid "book worm" and always had so much fun exploring this big world through the pages of a book. Through my experience, I have found that reading not only helps children learn the grammar and speech skills they need but also piques their curiosity and opens the door for further learning. This natural curiosity propelled me to be an advocate for education, with the hope...
Education & Certification
Kent State University at Kent - Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Kent State University at Kent - Current Grad Student, Early Childhood Education
Sarah: Cleveland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...with transgenic mice to develop a new, breakthrough treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD). As mice do not acquire AD as humans do, transgenic mice are used. This means that a gene known to cause AD has been isolated from humans and spliced into the mouse model. In using this genomic technology, we are able to test treatments and further understand the disease. My research was based around the hormone amylin, which we found significantly decreases...
Education & Certification
University of Akron - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Private Reading Tutoring in Cleveland, OH
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.
If you're looking for a reading instructor for your student, Varsity Tutors can connect you with the best Cleveland reading tutors.
Reading is a fundamental skill that is necessary to achieve success, not only in school but all throughout your child's career and life. By giving them the chance to build their reading skills now, you can be giving them a gift that will pay off for many years to come. Cleveland reading tutors are professionals who have the requisite teaching skills and subject knowledge to help your student develop their reading abilities, whether they're a kindergartener just starting to learn to read, a high school senior looking to improve their comprehension of literature, or anywhere in between.
What are some of the advantages of Cleveland reading tutoring?
The one-on-one attention that Cleveland reading tutoring can provide your student with can bring advantages that you won't always see in classroom instruction. When students are working on their reading skills in a group setting, their teacher has to turn to universal, one-size-fits-most teaching techniques that aren't necessarily suited to individual students.
Teachers also have to keep up with their class schedule, and this can mean that students that either fall behind or would like to get ahead of their classmates aren't well-served. Although it may not seem so to highly-literate adults, reading is a complex skill, and it can be difficult or your student to develop a love of reading if they're not receiving a form of instruction that works for them, or if they have to work at a pace that they find uncomfortable.
Cleveland reading tutoring provides an alternative. When a reading mentor sits down to work with your student they can focus entirely on his or her learning experience and prioritize subjects that your student needs to work on. If you have an elementary-aged student who excels at phonics and has no problem sounding out and decoding words, for example, but who struggles to read fluently, their instructor can find age-appropriate texts about topics that your student is interested in, so that they can have a direct incentive to develop their reading accuracy and comprehension. This can additionally instill a love of reading in your student, which can serve them well throughout their academic career.
If you have a high school student, on the other hand, their mentor can follow along with novels that they've been assigned for school and assist them in developing an understanding of literary analysis by discussing themes, figurative and connotative uses of language, character development, and the like. This can not only provide a route to success in English classes in high school and college, but can also help them develop a nuanced understanding of written English that can serve them well in the business world and can be reflected in their own compositional abilities as well.
Everyone learns in their own way, whether that's aurally, visually, or kinesthetically, and Cleveland reading tutors can employ teaching methods that cater to your student's preferences. If you have a kindergartener who has difficulty recognizing letters, or how letters combined to form syllables and words, they may not be receiving instruction that makes sense to them.
Their private instructor can use a range of teaching techniques, like associating letters with images or even drawing the shapes of letters in sand or other tactile substances, until they land on a form of instruction that works for your student. The same goes for older students: some can benefit from learning to diagram sentences and break down the structure paragraphs and passages visually, while others can find discussion-based learning more effective. Cleveland reading tutors can lean into the instructional techniques that your student responds to best, whatever those may be.
What kinds of skills can Cleveland reading tutors near me help my student learn?
The type of instruction that your student can experience through Cleveland reading tutoring can vary depending on their age and skill level. At the Kindergarten level up through the third grade, students are learning the basics. Instructors can assist your kindergartener in developing their understanding of the fundamental properties of English print, like how words are ordered from left-to-right and top-to-bottom on the page.
Students can work on phoneme awareness, which is the conceptual knowledge of how letters combine to form sounds, and sounds combine to form words. While at this point your student may not be up to complex reading challenges, Cleveland reading tutors can still engage them with fun and interesting stories and word games that can help them learn how to arrange and rearrange sounds to form new words.
At the sixth-grade level, students will be working on informational reading. Cleveland reading tutoring can give your child a boost by going over their homework with them or presenting them with passages related to their interests. They can help your student come to understand the basics of how texts are structured and how authors communicate their ideas, and assist them in learning to integrate information from several sources to form a more complete view of a subject.
The same goes for students at a high school level, although of course, these students will be dealing with longer and more complicated texts. If your high schooler has difficulty with or lacks interest in reading, Cleveland reading tutors can still find ways to get them involved with written works. They might ask your student to watch a popular movie that is based on a book, for instance, and then use that book as source material for reading lessons. This can be a great way to teach your student about how different artistic mediums lend a particular viewpoint to a story or topic, and introduce them to textual analysis.
How can my student meet with Cleveland reading tutors near me?
Cleveland reading tutoring is provided both online and in person, so you'll have some flexibility when you sign up. Online lessons are offered through our Live Learning Platform, which is a set of teaching tools that can make remote study as engaging as an in-the-flesh study session. The platform includes integrated video chat, so your student can see and speak with their instructor from a convenient location, without the need for a time-consuming commute. All they'll need is a connection to the internet and a computer or mobile device, so they can study from home, a local cafe, or a library like the Shaker Heights Public Library.
The Live Learning Platform also includes a virtual whiteboard which Cleveland reading tutors can use to draw diagrams of sentences or give a structural analysis of passages, a shared document editor that your student can use to view texts alongside their instructor, and sets of built-in practice problems. The platform automatically records all study sessions, so your student can return to previous lessons to revisit them if they need a refresher.
Give Varsity Tutors a call today and we can connect you with Cleveland reading tutors in as little as 24 hours. We can consult with you about your student's availability and find a highly-qualified, vetted reading instructor who can meet them at a time that works for them. Strong reading skills can lead to a love of reading, and a love of reading can be invaluable to your student's success in school and in many fields in the working world, so take this opportunity to invest in your student's future.
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