Top Reading Tutors serving Hollywood

Jocelyn : Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...students! I received my Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, with a specialization in Business Management. I also graduated Pre-Med and am currently preparing for my MCAT, in hopes of 2016 medical school matriculation! In the meantime, I enjoy tutoring all ages ~ specifically in science & math! I have a combined total of over five years of teaching experience. I have taught church Sunday school, tutored friends through rough courses, given piano lessons &...
Education & Certification
Pepperdine University - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Management, Pre-med

Sarah: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...students were paired with lower classmates to help improve their writing skills. Afterward, in college, I helped run an after school program for middle school children in downtown Los Angeles. In 2013 I graduated from UCLA with a major in English literature and minors in both French and Latin. I now work as an instructor for children with developmental disorders, using applied behavioral analysis therapy to decrease their maladaptive behaviors and increase behaviors that will...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mary: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...help middle school and high school students develop the skills they need to be prepared for the next step in their education. In addition to tutoring the details of the particular subject, I feel it is important to help students learn how to think critically and gain confidence in their academic abilities. It is a pleasure for me to contribute to that process of learning. In addition to education, I am passionate about photography and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Casey: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
I've been a student of the world for almost three decades and I feel like I've just scratched the surface of what's to be learned about it. I'm excited to connect with new people and share the knowledge I know while gaining new perspectives about what has been in front of me this whole time.... I believe anyone can learn anything with the right approach. Everyone has their own learning style and once you figure out...
Education & Certification
Monroe Community College - Associates, Visual Communication

Virginia: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...that my experience as a tutor training coordinator and as an adjunct professor has given me a unique perspective on tutoring. I have experience writing and implementing training modules to help tutors prepare to provide students with a writing skill set up to the graduate level. I also currently teach Developmental Reading and Writing at a local college. As an educator, my favorite moment during the learning process is seeing a student experience the "ah-ha"...
Education & Certification
Florida State University - Bachelors, Humanities
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, Modern European Studies

Brittany: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...and mentor for my fellow students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Women's Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Writing, and Research. Few things are as rewarding to me as helping others to achieve their goals in and out of academia. I find that passing on healthy work and study skills provides the highest long-term success rate for my students, so they can continue being confident learners even when I am...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Emiliano: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...a solid education is fundamental for children to succeed in life. Working as a tutor allows me to be an active part of helping kids get ahead in life. I personally believe this goal is significant not only for their future, but for that of our whole society. Education allows one to appreciate and understand a variety of cultures, ideas, and events. For more than eight years I have worked as a tutor, working with...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, Religious Studies

Zach: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...about literature and writing for as long as I can remember, and I use that passion to make critical reading, comprehension, and testing much easier and less daunting. I tutor English, Writing, and SAT Prep for Critical Reading and Writing. One of the things that make me stand out as a teacher is that I remember well what it's like to struggle in a subject. I was not good at math or science, so I...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/English

Malek: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...am a recent graduate with a B.S. in Marine Biology. I am planning on enrolling into a Master's program for Biology in the Fall of 2016. I have tutored plenty of middle school, high school, and mostly college-level courses in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and english literature. Teaching is a passion of mine, and my personal philosophy is to encourage students to build an enthusiasm for learning and to use that energy...
Education & Certification
California State University-Northridge - Bachelors, Marine Biology
Alice: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...experience tutoring elementary math and English, teaching science labs to fifth grade classes, and leading health labs for high school students. I also have worked helped students prep for the Law School Admissions Test. I am able to tutor a wide variety of subjects, as I have an interdisciplinary background. However, I like to focus on standardized testing (LSAT and SAT), college essays and general essay skills, and math. In my free time, I spend...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, Global Health, Environmental Studies
Stanford Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 780

Derek: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...up in Westchester County, New York I began tutoring elementary and middle school students at my local JCC in a multitude of subjects. 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...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History/Theater
State Certified Teacher

Joel: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...very versatile in the subjects I teach, and I possess a compassionate understanding of what it takes to be a good teacher. There have been times in my life when I was also the struggling student. Therefore, I understand both sides of the equation, and I strive to reach that wonderful moment where they feel as if they 'get it' and feel good about themselves with confidence in their abilities in a particular subject. To...
Education & Certification
San Francisco State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Tara: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...help them conquer it. I love to see the light-bulbs go on when they finally understand something or realize what they know. It's also fun to build rapport with young people and help them discover the joy of learning. I have over ten years of teaching experience in all subjects: as a full-time elementary school teacher, a substitute in all grades, and a summer-school teacher doing math review with high school freshmen. I have also tutored...
Education & Certification
U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, French
U.C.L.A. - Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher

Daniel: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...is so important to your youth and to our society, and I'm just happy to be a part of it. And I believe that education is not just teaching how to do something. Education is also building a relationship and building a positive and welcoming environment. Those things are what truly opens up new potential. Thanks for reading. I hope to meet you in person very soon so we can get started! Best, Danny... My teaching...
Education & Certification
Bradley University - Bachelors, Major in History, minors in German & English-Creative Writing

Somashree: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...is Somashree Biswas and I am a rising sophomore at UCLA. I have a passion for teaching and tutoring, as I started my own online tutoring business in high school for Math and Physics. I am also a student tutor and mentor at BruinCorps at UCLA, a part of the government's AmeriCorps initiative to increase access to quality high level education for students from underprivileged populations. In my free time, I enjoy singing and listening...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Economics, Business and Managerial Economics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Andrew: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...working for nearly two years now as a professional tutor, and have thorough experience with a range of subjects and standardized test formats. I also write pop culture articles on the side, and aspire to be a college professor of literature; consequently, I most enjoy teaching English and composition, and pride myself on being able to break down essay-writing to its most fundamental, obvious-as-peanuts basics. When I am not saving children from the abyss of...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelors, Literatures in English
SAT Math: 720
GRE Verbal: 166

Ken: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...their subject of choice. My personal favorite are history, literature, economics and politics. I have worked with a diverse age group of students, from elementary to university level, with the bulk of my experience with high school and college level work. I have a Master's Degree from the University of Washington in Public Administration and a BA from the University of Texas at Dallas in International Political Economy. Apart from academics, I enjoy photography and...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Dallas - Bachelor in Arts, International Political Economy
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration

Olivia: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...I will begin graduate school to earn my physical therapy doctoral degree. I am passionate about science, helping others reach their goals, medicine, and fitness. In my free time, I love to rock climb, take my dog, Annie, on hikes, and cook for my family. I have tutor experience with middle school, high school, and college students in a range of topics from English to algebra-based math and science such as biology, anatomy, and physiology....
Education & Certification
Chapman University - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Chapman University - Doctor of Science, Physical Therapy

Adam: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...Arts in English and Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Chapman University in Orange, California. In between studies, I began my experience as a tutor for the "No Child Left Behind" program tutoring students K-8 in Reading and Language Arts in order to help them improve study habits and standardized test scores in a one-on-one setting. Upon entering graduate school at Chapman University, I began working as an English tutor for the writing...
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor in Arts, English
Chapman University - Masters, English/Creative Writing

Anna: Hollywood Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Hollywood, CA
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790
Private Reading Tutoring in Hollywood, CA
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Hollywood Reading Tutoring FAQ
Every student must learn to read. It is an integral part to every student's education, and without it, they won't be able to succeed in their other classes. While it is a common and important skill, which the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress tests, some students have difficulty with understanding reading. But don't worry, because your child can still succeed through the special attention of a reading tutor. Unlike in a classroom setting, a reading tutor in Hollywood, CA, can provide your student personalized sessions that are focused on them.
Not all students struggle with the same parts of reading. For some, it is difficult to build an extensive vocabulary, and for others it can be hard to understand the plot of a story. No matter what the problem is, your student's tutor will be able to target the problem and provide a solution through their tutoring. A reading tutor in Hollywood could break down the most complicated concepts in a way that is easy for your child to understand. Any of the tutors that Varsity Tutors can connect your child with will be an expert in their field and will understand how to teach the subject efficiently. The tutor will also be matched with your student according to their personality, which means that your child could be learning from an expert that will be able to understand them, which might make all the difference when learning to read.
There are many aspects to learning to read. Your student would have to understand theme, homophones, and inferences. Understanding such concepts can be difficult when surrounded by other students. The classroom setting is not always the best setting for students because it can be distracting. Additionally, their teacher may not have the time to devote individual time to each student. However, a tutor could provide one-on-one service in a quiet atmosphere that is conducive with learning. A skilled reading tutor in Hollywood might increase your child's motivation to succeed.
Staying engaged in a session can be difficult for a student, but with in person and face-to-face online sessions available, your child could be able to concentrate on their studies while they're working with their tutor. Your student's tutor will be able to meet them wherever it is convenient and our live learning system lets students interact in real time with their tutor, which helps them maintain focus. A dynamic private tutor in Hollywood, CA, could help your student learn to love reading.
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