Caleb: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...Caleb, and I am excited to be with Varsity Tutors! I have tutored chemistry and biology for 1.5 years at the undergraduate level. I love chemistry and biology, and even more, I love helping others learn about these fascinating subject areas. I recently graduated with a B.S. in Biology from Purdue University, and I will start medical school in the Fall of 2019. I look forward to helping students who, much like me when I...
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Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Allison: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...courses. Since then I've continued tutoring both Essay Writing and Literature, and now I'm foraying into test prep as well. I'm currently working as an Editorial Assistant for the Indiana Legislative Services Agency, so I edit state bills for grammar and punctuation, to make sure the law looks neat and tidy. I really can't get enough of the English language! In my free time I love rock climbing, kayaking/canoeing/swimming, yoga and running. (Anything where I...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, English and Comparative Literature
Nariman : Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...strength as a teacher is my ability to inspire students to use their talents and resources available to them to expand their horizons and achieve their goals and aspirations. Many students who started out with a negative attitude towards learning were able to transcend their prior indifferences and develop the strong study skills and self-confidence needed to perform beyond their expectations. Moreover, by recognizing the diversity of linguistic backgrounds and cultures which characterize the students...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelors, CIS
Umm Al-Uura University - Bachelors, Arabic
The College of New Rochelle - Masters, TESOL
Nick: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...next generation and how they are going to dictate the direction of this nation, and I believe that with the right education this nation could be in good hands. It takes more than just being a spring of knowledge to better students education. You need to build relationships with the students you are teaching. My goal is to not only teach students the appropriate knowledge they need to know to succeed in their future, but...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Current Undergrad, Elementary Education
Ellen: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...over 6 years and 1000 hours of test prep experience and over 6 years of experience tutoring math up to and including calculus, various science subjects, English, and Spanish. I like to meet all the tutoring needs of a student. This includes covering not only the academic subjects (including math, science, and language) and test prep (ACT and SAT) but also assisting with study skills and organization. I also have experience in working with students...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Tracie: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...interact with. I welcome students of all ages and knowledge levels. I have worked with special needs and special education students as well. Also I have worked many times with students in a behavioral treatment center. No ones level is too low regardless of their age. I like to make learning fun. I am also an artist at times i will use art or music is lessons. I am excited for the chance to meet...
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Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis - Current Undergrad Student, Social Psychology
Becky: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...Purdue with a BA in Elementary Education and an endorsement in History. Following graduation, I was a Classroom Teacher for 11 years, a Substitute Teacher for 7 years, and an Adjunct Instructor, at a small college, in OH. My desire, as a tutor, is to help children, and their families, learn new strategies, new ideas, and new ways to approach learning. One summer I worked extensively with a 2nd-grade student, and his mother, to bring...
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Purdue University-Main Campus - Diploma, Elementary School Teaching
Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Kaylie: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...San Francisco's Bay Area, qualified for every subject excluding math. For nearly two years now I've worked as an academic researcher and writer for clients ranging from university boards, professors, and individual students. Currently, I am enrolled in a master's program for teaching and instruction, and plan to continue indulging my passion for education upon graduation. Outside of academia, I am currently in the process of publishing my first book. I also enjoy writing short...
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University of Indianapolis - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of San Francisco - Current Grad Student, Writing, General
Matthew: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...been working as a teacher since 2017 in a bilingual setting. Recently I have just finished my Masters degree at Saint Xavier University. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the Spanish language. My experience covers a large range of age groups and curriculum, but have the most experience with elementary/middle school subjects. As a teacher, I have learned there is no student left behind and every student can...
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Wabash College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Saint Xavier University - Master of Arts, Education
Kendall: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...all ages, but tend to work best with elementary aged children. With that being said, I am willing to tutor students of all ages. My favorite subjects to teach are Mathematics and English. Throughout high school, I tutored my peers in different subjects and did a year of cadet teaching where I helped teach in a second grade classroom. My schedule can be a little tight with my other job, but I have no issue...
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Ball State University - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Cathy: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
Professional tutor, teacher, and mentor with many years of experience working with students of all ages (Pre-K through adult). Fostering a lifelong love of learning is my goal. Building on strengths and working through problems and challenges is what I do.
Education & Certification
Colby College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of British Columbia - Doctor of Philosophy, Geography
Elijah: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...practice teaching as a Teacher's Assistant in seminary. I have helped facilitate and evaluate learning in both classroom and online contexts. I have served (briefly) as a Substitute Teacher, before being hired as a regular Instructional Assistant for Special Education. I am teaching high school students. My closest colleagues and peers, previous professors and supervisors can testify to the fact that I have exceptional communication skills and have a remarkable, positive influence on others. My...
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Indiana Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Biblical Literature
Wesley Biblical Seminary - Masters, Theology
James: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
I am a firm believer in the importance of a solid academic background. With every student I meet, I become aware of their amazing potential for success. Through mentoring, modeling, and a broad base of knowledge and experience, I partner with each and every student on the road toward mutual success.
Education & Certification
Northern Marianas College - Bachelor in Arts, Accounting and Business Management
Indiana State University - Master of Science, Sociology
Robin: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...ages and backgrounds in different academic areas. My students have ranged from kindergarten students to professional physicians. I have also worked in both private tutoring agencies and as an independent contractor, tutoring everything from mathematics to foreign language to music and social science. My particular areas of expertise include Spanish language, English (reading, writing and grammar), and social science. I am excellent at balancing constructive criticism with encouragement and can work with students of all...
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University of Louisville - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Indiana University-Bloomington - Doctor of Philosophy, Cultural Anthropology
Ben : Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...pure mathematics from Cambridge University. I've been teaching on this platform since I was an undergraduate and my students tend to be younger undergraduates and high achieving high schoolers. My tutoring is organized around the following principle: in studying mathematics the most essential goal is the development of mathematical reasoning. Technical mastery is a means to this end and not the goal. Keep in mind that in a real world context most of these calculations...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Lela: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...worked with kids. I help mentor kids through College Mentors for Kids at my college and I teach swim lessons. I love to teach singing because it is one of my biggest passions. I am currently in show choir at college and have been in choir classes since the 5th grade. I believe that all kids have the ability to learn. I want to allow students the chance to explore and to learn the lessons....
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Marian University - Current Undergrad, Elementary education
Braxton: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...my time at IU for linear algebra, calculus, and finite mathematics classes. I graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science, minor in Mathematics, in December 2011. I'm currently a Process Assistant at an Amazon warehouse, which is like an assistant manager. My job is interesting, active, and varied, but I missed tutoring and want to make math and other subjects as easy as possible to approach and grasp...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Megan: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...earned a Master's degree in special education and taught K-8 special education for 2 years. I then returned to teaching at the elementary level as a resource teacher and have been doing that for the last 5 years. I have worked with students in class and as a tutor in grades K-8. My specialties include reading intervention, educating those with disabilities, and math. I am certified in several reading intervention programs including OG and use...
Education & Certification
Ball State University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Ball State University - Masters in Education, Education
Olivia: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...middle school students since 2016 and high school students since 2018. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, but am most passionate about history and French. My teaching philosophy is that true learning requires both organization and interest; my lessons are structured around the specific areas in which the students needs improvement, but I also focus on finding ways to make the lesson interesting in order to prompt the student to retain more information. Outside...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Lisa: Indianapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
...mind. However, several years later I had an opportunity to teach and quickly fell in love with the creativity of helping someone grasp a new concept and the excitement of seeing someone's eyes light up when they "got it". My fourteen years' experience has been in classroom and homeschool teaching, as well as one-on-one tutoring. I have also been a piano teacher. English, history, elementary math, and piano are some of the subjects I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Bob Jones University - Bachelor in Arts, English
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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 your student could use some assistance bringing their reading skills up to par, Varsity Tutors can get you connected with the best Indianapolis reading tutors. Reading is one of the most essential skills in any student's academic career, feeding into their ability to excel in all subjects. It can also be one of the most difficult subjects to support your student's development in, especially if challenges arise over the course of their development. Working with a private instructor can help your student handle these hurdles face on and bring them closer to reaching their goals.
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This expertise also enables Indianapolis reading tutors to incorporate best practices when working with your students. If your child is struggling with fluency, for instance, they can use tactics like choral, echo, and paired reading to help them gain confidence. If reading comprehension is a point of concern, strategies like explicit and implicit modeling, especially with younger students, can be useful in teaching students to pause and consider meaning in order to build understanding of the passage as they read. These kinds of research-based methods can be incredibly useful in building your student's skills.
Indianapolis reading tutoring is very flexible though, and can be customized to your student's learning needs. There are a wide variety of strategies out there, and some may be more effective than others for individual students. Because these sessions always take place on a one-to-one basis, your student's private instructor can get to know your student and suggest strategies that seem to make sense with their learning style. For instance, if your student is more of an aural learner, they might suggest whisper reading as a tactic for improving fluency. However, if certain strategies or explanations aren't working as well as hoped, their private instructor can try different approaches until they find one that hits the mark. This kind of attention and flexibility isn't always available with other options.
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Indianapolis reading tutors can always help with school work. Though they can certainly be of assistance with reading and English assignments, any type of assignment in any course that involves a reading component can be an opportunity for your student's private instructor to help your student practice applying the reading strategies they've been learning. After all, skills like reading comprehension are just as important to a word problem in math class as they are a pop quiz in English. This can be a great way to sharpen their skills, relieve some of the pressure associated with school work, and give parents a break from having to support that workload, as well.
Indianapolis reading tutoring can be distinctly beneficial when a large test or project like a book report comes around. Your student's private instructor can work with them to set SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely) goals related to the work ahead. This can help them break the mountain of work into smaller pieces that can be tied to deadlines, helping them with time management, organization, and accountability. The goal-setting process can be a great way to track progress and motivate them to keep going, too. This is especially helpful with reading-oriented work for students who struggle with reading and might not be keen on diving into a large workload. Plus, the SMART goals process can be useful in any number of academic settings, making it a beneficial lesson outside of reading tutoring.
How can my student get started with Indianapolis reading tutors near me?
Varsity Tutors can help you get the ball rolling with Indianapolis reading tutoring in short order. Our educational consultants begin the process by providing additional information on how things work and answering any questions you might have. From there, they get to work finding you an instructor whose schedule matches up with your own. This makes private instruction an ideal solution for families with busy schedules.
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