
Rebecca: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Vishnu: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...classic literature. Outside of the classroom and the board room, my favorite hobbies involve sports, movies, and my friends and family. Football, basketball, tennis and soccer are my favorite sports, both to play and watch. Having grown up in the mountains of West Virginia, I am an avid skier and am excited to tackle the West Coast slopes. I'm a big fan of movies; recent favorites include Lincoln, The Hobbit trilogy, and Interstellar. I also...
Education & Certification
West Virginia University - Unknown, Finance
Claremont McKenna - Master of Arts, Finance

Maria: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...to find fun ways to integrate visual learning into my tutoring sessions. I also have experience with the ACT and GRE standardized tests and would love to assist any student who is trying to prepare for success on either. Standardized tests are a drag but studying for them doesn't have to be! I love ice cream and comics and am excited to start working and learning with students in the LA area.
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Jennifer: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, 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: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...sister through the difficult times in their studies, so I have plenty of experience helping students find the right way to learn the skills and information they need for school. As you may have guessed from my interest in libraries, I love reading. Mostly I read fiction, but also some non-fiction when I find a particular book that sparks my interest. I'm also exploring origami and meditation as a way to encourage relaxation and better...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, History
Drexel Online University - Master of Science, Library and Information Science

Anna: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, 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

Chandler: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...undergraduate student at Occidental College, 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...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Current Undergrad, Chemistry

Mark: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
I am a recent Yale graduate with a B.S in chemical engineering. I have over 5 years of experience tutoring a wide range of subjects, and I am very passionate about math and science. My favorite part of tutoring is instilling confidence into students and making them feel that they can understand and enjoy a subject.... Everyone learns differently, but everyone can learn anything.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineer

Janea: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...children with social-emotional behavior issues to identify emotions and self-correct detrimental behaviors as well as supported individual student academic and personal needs. While in Costa Rica, I worked at Escuela Cubujuqui; I conducted interactive English learning activities for kindergarten and first grade students and strategized ways to increase student academic performance with lead teachers. I tutor: Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, English, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, Reading/ Reading Comprehension, Spanish 1, and Spanish 2. Although I...
Education & Certification
University of Idaho - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Ada: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...promise is to present subject material in logical steps promoting Common Core curriculum through motivation and a variety of teaching strategies. My personal interests include movies and television shows. I like to play online games such as Disney Tsum-Tsum or group games such as Pictionary, Uno, Clue, and Speed. I like to watch funny You Tube videos such as Sad Cat Diary. My nephew and nieces keep me updated on the latest Duck Song version...
Education & Certification
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Business Management
University of Phoenix - Master of Science, Education

Naama: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to do a lot of it during my quarter-century on this planetRussia, all over Europe, the Middle East, Venezuela, Mexico, India, and pretty much every state in this...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Nanor: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...2011 and am currently available 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Graham: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...grad with extensive experience in math, linguistics, English, political science, and law. I've also helped people study for the LSAT and bar exams. A great tutors listens and offers advice that helps someone and inspires confidence and enjoyment in learning. I'm easily approachable and available on and offline. I have worked with people from different parts of the country and world and am familiar with different strategies to help you get the best results out...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of San Diego - PHD, Law

Scott: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...strengths and put the material in a form that plays to them so as to maximize retention for the long haul. Mathematics builds on what is learned year after year, so it's of utmost importance that a student get a strong foundation and be comfortable with the material to continue to progress in their academia. Everyone is more than capable of learning math, and getting them to subscribe to that notion is my specialty! Please...
Education & Certification
Orange Coast College - Associates, Math

Jacob: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...I found they came most naturally when I was a student. Some qualities that best describe me are: patient, open-minded, respectful, trustworthy, and honest. I work well with students, adults, and families. Some hobbies of mine are playing and watching sports, traveling, spending time with my family and friends, watching movies, and cars and mechanics. What distinguishes me from others is that I was raised in a multicultural environment and am becoming trilingual. I speak...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of California-Los Angeles - Masters in Education, Education

Hope: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...Bachelor's in Nutrition and a minor in Spanish from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where I competed on the tennis team for four years. I tutored throughout college for peers, high school students, and middle school students. I also taught private tennis lessons for six years after high school. I am very passionate about teaching! I have just applied to dental school and am planning to start in fall of 2015.
Education & Certification
Point Loma Nazarene University - Bachelor in Arts, Nutrition and Food

Patrick: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...love these subjects because I often feel they are our greatest keys to understanding why the world behaves as it does. I have taught numerous forms of standardized tests for admittance to high schools and colleges. It is not uncommon for my students to see significant increases in math, reading, and writing sections of these tests. I always find that the best tutoring results come from keeping sessions as fun and engaging as possible while...
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Studies

Desiree: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...a skill similar to any other: with practice, dedication, and a little help, anyone can become a clear, effective writer. In addition to my experience with one-on-one tutoring, I have also taught reading, public speaking, and study skills classes to students as young as Kindergarten all the way up to graduate students. Reading, study habits, public speaking, and organization are all skills that, like writing, can be honed with guidance and practice. I truly believe...
Education & Certification
CSU Northridge - Bachelor in Arts, History
CSU Northridge - Master of Arts, History

Jessica: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...South Bay. I specialized in a wide range of subjects to fit my clients' needs, however, I am most passionate about teaching skills for Writing, Reading, Grammar, and Spanish. In my opinion, languages, both those that we are native to and new ones we wish to acquire, are fascinating but also take a lot of work to stay fresh. I understand the struggles many students face while grappling with reading and writing in English, and...
Education & Certification
University of the Pacific - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations; Spanish
UC Irvine School of Law - Juris Doctor, n/a

Andrew: Long Beach Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Long Beach, CA
...experience tutoring high school students. When it comes to tutoring my motto is "Show don't Tell!" and I believe that any student has the opportunity to do better with the right resources and attitude. I can help with most math and english ranging from elementary to high school as well as ACT test prep. I especially like helping with essays (providing I have read the book or material it is based on). My biggest interests...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Business
Private Reading Tutoring in Long Beach, CA
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Reading is something that we do every day of our lives. Whether it is picking up a textbook for school, reading a text message, or reading our daily mail, it is a skill that we must possess. Reading is arguably the most important skill that a child could learn in their lifetime. If you have a child who struggles with reading concepts and you would like to see them succeed, a private tutor is a perfect solution. The educational directors at Varsity Tutors are experts at assisting students in Long Beach, CA, to connect with reading tutors.
Perhaps your child is having difficulties with reading concepts such as homophones, homographs, and figurative language. Maybe it is main idea, genre, and audience that your child is getting confused by. They may struggle with phonics. Whether they are struggling to grasp specific concepts, or just need a boost for the reading portion of the CAASPP, a skilled tutor is ready and willing to help. Let us find you an expert reading tutor in Long Beach with the experience, skills, and teaching approach that matches your child's needs
A skilled reading tutor in Long Beach, CA, will take your interests into account to create engrossing study sessions that keep your student focused and engaged the entire time. The tutor will use multiple tools and techniques to help them learn, including games, songs, videos, and more. You might notice their self-esteem begin to return because they will understand the concepts that they once thought were impossible to learn. Your child could learn valuable time management and study skills that they will use throughout the rest of their academic careers. The tutor could help them set short and long-term goals and create a plan to achieve these goals. There are now new Common Core Standards, which you might not be familiar with. Your child's tutor is up-to-date on all of the latest teachings, so you can feel great knowing they are getting the most accurate information.
One of the greatest things about private tutoring is that it is convenient. No matter how busy your schedule is, you will find a time and location that works the best for you and your child. In-person sessions can be scheduled in your home or any location that your student feels the most comfortable with. Online meetings can be held through a live interactive platform. All of these convenient options make it simple to schedule a session. Let us find you a reading tutor in Long Beach who encourages you to always keep growing.
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