
Karen: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
...in school I delighted in learning anything new and in sharing that knowledge with those around me. I worked in Kenyons Writing Center for two years, tutoring my fellow students in writing across disciplines. I love helping others improve academically, and even though I have left the collegiate environment of Kenyon, I wish to continue sharing knowledge. I am honored to be able to help children and young adults succeed in academia and know the...
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Kenyon College - Bachelors, English Literature

Siwei: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
...physics. I love learning new things, music, running, spending time with friends, and practicing jiu jitsu. I decided to become a tutor because I'm very passionate about helping people out. My teaching style focuses on helping the student truly understand the conceptual underpinnings of the material they are studying, but I am flexible to adjusting to a variety of learning styles. My speciality is computer science, math, and physics, though I'm capable of teaching a...
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Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Katarina: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
...your typical tutor! I thoroughly enjoy teaching, and I help my clients get excited about learning new things and reaching their goals. I have a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA. I graduated with a 4.0. During school I wrote for the Fashion Department's newspaper, as well as the University's fashion blog. I was also a part of the Fashion Club, and helped...
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Academy of Art University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design

Colin: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
Hi, my name is Colin, and I am currently a junior at The Ohio State University. I am planning on graduating with a degree in electrical and computer engineering.
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, General

Li-Ying: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
...and Creative Writing. I have gained thorough knowledge in Math, English, and Information Technology via the experiences I have had in tutoring students at elementary, middle school, high school, and college levels all over the world. In particular, I have worked extensively with students to develop and hone their writing skills for tests, college application essays, and academic papers. I am also well-versed in test preparation such as SAT and ACT exam preparation. When tutoring...
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Denison University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General

Vernica: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
...tutoring began when I was in 6th grade. I attended an advanced school that gave us the opportunity to take standardized tests meant for high schoolers three years earlier in middle school. Essentially, I finished high school before I ever began it. Because of that, high school was a series of AP and college courses. In May of 2015, I graduated with an Associate's degree in Biology before graduating high school in May of that...
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The Ohio State University - Current Undergrad Student, Neuroscience

Mary: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
...I love to see my students connect the dots, develop critical thinking and develop their own passion for being a nurse. I love to tell my students, I am not always going to be here. So I don't want you dependent on me. I will be your safety net, but I am not going to hold your hand through this process. I strongly believe a self motivated student is the one who succeeds. A passionate...
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Central Ohio Technical College - Associate in Nursing, Nursing (RN)
Wright State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Emeric: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
...biochemistry. While in college, I competed for the varsity gymnastics team, which taught me excellent time management skills, which I try to share with all of my students. In high school, I was a National Merit Finalist based off PSAT scores and scored better than 95th percentile on the SAT. I also scored better than 90th percentile on MCAT with a perfect score in the Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section. I am...
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Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biochemistry

Sara: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
...Assistantship grant based in South Korea. I packed my bags with every intention of only spending one year in Korea, after which I would pick up and move to a new country in a new corner of Asia. That plan didnt last long. Instead, I fell in love with my job at Mokpo Jeongmyeong Girls Middle School. The students were a lovable, rascally bunch. We tumbled over tangled tongue twisters; tore through the halls on madcap...
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The College of William and Mary - Bachelors, Global Studies/East Asian Studies

Yi: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
Get you started with Computer Science!
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Ohio State University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Andrea: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
...of learning. I've worked with many students who were told they would never get an A, or never graduate, or never pass a test. With my help, they were able to achieve all of these things and more! The second thing you should know about me is that I am a hard worker. When I work with students, I am driven and dedicated to their success. We will work hard together to ensure achievement. The...
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Capital University - Bachelors, AYA Integrated Language Arts
Ashland University - Masters, Intervention Specialist Mild-Moderate

Lynette: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
...to learn Spanish, after which I tutored other Spanish students who were attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University. I have also translated a handbook, and the department section of a quarterly newsletter from English to Spanish. I have worked with children on a volunteer basis all my life. I have worked with all age groups as a Sunday School Teacher, Youth Worker, and Children's Director. I am able to make the learning process so much fun...
Education & Certification
Mount Vernon Nazarene University - Bachelors, Spanish and English

Emma: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
I am a current Sophomore at Denison University, where I am double majoring in Biology and Women's and Gender Studies. I tutor in a variety of subjects including math and sciences. I have been helping tutor since high school and also utilizing tutoring myself. I am excited to empower and inspire students, just as my past tutors have inspired me!
Education & Certification
Denison University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Inikki: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
...tutoring informally in high school after experiencing learning difficulties of my own.I continued tutoring throughout undergrad through America Reads America Counts. During my time with the program, I mostly worked with English as a Second Language students. During my time as a tutor, I created specialized learning plans for each student. I made specialized plans based on their style of learning because no two students learn the same way. When not tutoring or studying to...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychobiology

Charles: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
...Teaching. I'm going into my sixth year of teaching. I teach full-time! I do this to supplement my income to save up for my dream home. I love working with students who need that little push. That's why I'm here. As a lifelong educator I've taught a variety of subjects. I've taught Math, Health, Physical Education, and English. My five year professional license allows me to teach grades 4-9 in math and humanities. I look...
Education & Certification
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelor of Science, Middle School Teaching

Michelle: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
...and experience to tutor. I received my bachelor's degree in Science-Business from the University of Notre Dame and my master's degree in Secondary Education from Providence College. I taught 5-8th grade math for two years and 5th grade math, English/Language Arts, Reading, and Religion for 1 year. I am no longer teaching because I am back in school myself, but would love to use my experience as an educator to tutor you or your child!
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
Providence College - Masters in Education, Education

Brent: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
...school in San Jose, Costa Rica for 6 months, and recently completed a TEFL certification for teaching English as a foreign language. I have been teaching in different capacities for most of my life, including 14 years and counting at Mid-South Christian College, 2 years teaching English to children in China, and helping homeschool our 4 children. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most interested in Spanish, English, and reading. I...
Education & Certification
Cincinnati Christian University - Bachelor in Arts, Ministry
Cincinnati Christian University - Master of Divinity, Bible Studies

Carolyn: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
...with various opportunities and experiences that have enriched the quality of my life. I interned for 3 months under the professional golfer in Dallas, TX. I worked with their non-profit organization that provides aid to young and aspiring golfers and traveled to Tampa, Florida and Seoul, South Korea. After the internship ended, I returned to Columbus, Ohio and had a number of odd jobs before starting full-time at The Ohio State University. At The Ohio...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Korean

Kathryn: Columbus Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Columbus, OH
I was a private nanny and tutor for 2.5 years and currently work in the field of applied behavior analysis for the past 3. I have an associate's degree in early childhood development (Columbus State Community College), a bachelor's in early childhood education (Otterbein University) focusing as an intervention specialist, and a master's degree in the foundations of behavior analysis (University of Cincinnati).
Education & Certification
Otterbein University - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Masters in Education, Applied Behavior Analysis
Private Tutoring Near You
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 private reading instructor for your student in the Columbus area, Varsity Tutors can connect you with the best Columbus reading tutors. Reading skills are the cornerstone of learning, feeding into all areas of academic performance. It can be frustrating to see your student struggling with reading, and even more frustrating trying to find a qualified instructor to help them improve in this arena. Working with a private instructor can help address these struggles and move your students closer to their goals.
How can Columbus reading tutors near me work with my student?
To start with, Columbus reading tutors can work with your student to develop a custom study plan. These private instructors are experts, having been thoroughly vetted by Varsity Tutors to ensure they have the experience and skills necessary to effectively guide your student. They can evaluate your student's strengths and weaknesses before developing an individualized approach to working on their challenges. This custom instruction can be hard to come by in a classroom, where a teacher's attention is split across twenty or more students.
Because Columbus reading tutors are experts, they are well versed in best practices when it comes to reading tutoring. They can work with your student using explicit modeling, implicit modeling, choral reading, echo reading, and paired reading to address fluency and introduce a variety of strategies for decoding related to phonics, semantics, syntax, and visual cues. Hybrid models that incorporate a number of tactics at once help to address multiple challenges while engaging the student on different levels, helping to hedge against boredom and frustration. The experience and knowledge that Columbus reading tutors bring to the table allow them to craft approaches using these tactics effectively.
Columbus reading tutoring is distinctly flexible, which is part of what can make it so beneficial. Columbus reading tutors are working with your student on an individual basis, so they get to know your student. They can take what they've learned into account when crafting these custom hybrid strategies. For instance, if your student is more of a visual learner, they might lean more heavily on visual exercises, such as editing exercises that rely on sight recall. If your student is more of an aural learner, they might introduce ideas like whisper tactics to help improve fluency. This type of individualization can help improve the effectiveness of the lessons.
Columbus reading tutoring always takes place at the pace your student needs. In the classroom, the teacher has a whole group of students to worry about. There is a set curriculum and only so many days in the school year. Slowing down to make sure every student is ready to move on isn't always an option. The only student your student's private instructor is worried about is yours. If it turns out that this week's vocab list was a breeze, then there's no reason they can't move onto the next list. If it turns out, though, that they need a little extra time to get things down pat, things can be rearranged to give them the time they need. These sessions are about your student and their needs.
A major benefit of working with a private instructor on a skill like reading, in particular, is the ability to get in-the-moment feedback. Much of reading requires trial and error. You have to sound out words, suss out meaning, and draw inferences. Sometimes you get it right and sometimes you don't. In working with an instructor, your student will have someone at their side who can help them correct course when they get it wrong. More importantly, Columbus reading tutors can explain the proper way to read the words, helping them to understand their mistakes and hopefully get it right the next time around. This can prevent bad habits from taking root.
Columbus reading tutoring is also beneficial because it can be a support for school work. They can most certainly be of help when it comes to English and reading assignments, but regardless of what class the assignment might be for, if it includes reading, their private instructor can work with them on applying the strategies they've been working on in their tutoring sessions when it comes to fluency and comprehension. This can be excellent practice for those skills, relieve some anxiety, help students move closer to their academic goals, and remove some pressure from parents hoping to support their students.
If there is a large reading test or project like a book report on the horizon, Columbus reading tutoring can be especially helpful. Their private instructor can work with them to set SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely) goals associated with the deadline, breaking down the associated workload into smaller, more manageable chunks. This can help with time management, organization, accountability, motivation, and anxiety. The goals, tied to a schedule, can become a plan of attack and a way to measure progress. Not only can this help with work that might otherwise be overwhelming, but the SMART goals process can be used in all sorts of other schoolwork, making it a great skill to learn.
In some cases, students struggling with reading might be receiving additional support at school already. If this is the case for your student, their private instructor can coordinate with their teacher or reading aide to make sure that everyone stays on the same page. They can incorporate the tactics currently in use in the classroom to ensure consistency and provide ongoing updates to the team at the school so that your student continues to receive the best support possible.
Working with a private instructor can bolster your student's confidence. Reading challenges can be frustrating, academic challenges deflating, and trouble with fluency when called upon to read aloud in class embarrassing. Working with a private instructor can help address some of these difficulties. Performance in these areas can improve, and your student's confidence can improve in tandem. Private instructors can also serve as a source of affirmation, offering positive reinforcement for not only results but effort.
How can I get my student started with Columbus reading tutors near me?
Varsity Tutors can get you going with Columbus reading tutoring in short order. Our educational consultants start by matching you with private instructors whose schedules align with your own. This makes private instruction an ideal option for families with busy schedules.
Another major benefit of working with a private instructor is that your student can pick the setting where they want to work. They just need a reliable internet connection. Whether they're enjoying the quiet bustle of the Thompson Library or the glow of the light above the kitchen table at home, all they have to do is log on to the Live Learning Platform. From there, they can connect with Columbus reading tutors using video chat and collaborate using functions like the virtual whiteboard and document sharing. The upside to this is that they get all the benefits of face-to-face private instruction while allowing them to pick an environment that allows them to focus.
If you're ready to get going, there's no reason to delay. Contact Varsity Tutors today to get your student connected with Columbus reading tutoring in as few as 24 hours.
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