Stronger reading starts with knowing what to do when a passage stops making sense — how to reread strategically, identify context clues, and distinguish main ideas from supporting details. Danny teaches these active reading techniques explicitly, giving students tools they can apply to everything from standardized test passages to dense textbook chapters. His 1450 SAT reflects the kind of careful reading comprehension he builds in his sessions.

A counseling psychology background gives Brita an unusual edge when it comes to reading — she understands how attention, motivation, and processing speed shape the way a student interacts with a page, not just whether they know the vocabulary. She uses that lens to tailor comprehension strategies to each reader's habits, whether that means building stamina for longer passages or teaching someone to pause and summarize after each paragraph. Rated 4.8 by students.

An English and Global Studies double major means Steve spent undergrad toggling between literary analysis and the kind of dense, context-heavy nonfiction — policy briefs, cultural critiques, international case studies — where you have to reconstruct an author's argument across unfamiliar territory. That cross-genre fluency shows up in how he teaches reading: breaking down how a passage is structured, what the writer assumes you already know, and where to slow down when the material gets thick. His 32 ACT and 4.6 rating speak to the approach.

Every day at a Minneapolis school, Kelly works one-on-one with students on reading comprehension — decoding unfamiliar vocabulary, identifying main ideas, and making inferences from context. That daily classroom experience means he quickly spots the specific skill gaps holding a reader back and knows which strategies actually move the needle.

Engineering textbooks punish sloppy reading — one misread variable definition or skipped qualifier in a problem statement can derail an entire solution. Colleen's biomedical engineering training at Arizona State built that kind of precision into how she reads, and she brings it to students who need practice slowing down, extracting key details, and making sure they actually understand a passage before moving on.

Stronger reading starts with knowing what to do when comprehension breaks down — how to use context clues for unfamiliar vocabulary, how to distinguish main ideas from supporting details, and how to annotate actively instead of passively skimming. Samantha builds these strategies into every session so students carry them into any text they encounter, from standardized test passages to classroom assignments.

Literary analysis is where Sarah lights up — she's the kind of reader who catches the shift in tone halfway through a chapter and can explain exactly how the author set it up three pages earlier. Her genetics coursework at the University of Minnesota means she's also comfortable walking students through dense nonfiction, teaching them to pull key claims from passages that feel overwhelming at first glance. Rated 5.0 by students.

Strong readers don't just decode words — they predict, question, and connect what they're reading to what they already know. Naomi teaches these active reading strategies explicitly, whether a student is working through a chapter book or a dense nonfiction passage. Her own background as a writer and avid reader means she can model the kind of thinking that turns reading from a chore into a skill.

Reading is one of Oreoluwa's core passions, and she approaches it by teaching students to actively interrogate a text — identifying author's purpose, making inferences from context clues, and distinguishing main ideas from supporting details. Her experience tutoring across age groups means she can calibrate difficulty on the fly, whether a student is tackling dense nonfiction or building fluency with longer passages.

I'm a freshman here at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I graduated from Wayzata High, and I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in neuroscience. At the University, I'm usually in class, studying, hanging out with my friends, or at club meetings! In my free time, I love to breakdance, write poetry, debate politics and economics, and participate in practically every nerdy endeavor possible (huge Star Wars fan!!). I love to talk and will talk your ear off if you let me! I love trying new things, exploring the city, and traveling. My teaching philosophy is that teaching is a responsibility and a privilege; I'll put 110% into teaching if you put the same effort into learning. With hard work and patience, anything is possible!

I am an educator and artist with a passion for languages. I have experience teaching in both Minneapolis and Paris, and I have tutored in K-12 core subject matters - math, science, language arts, and social studies. I have my Master's of Education from the University of Minnesota in Second Languages and Cultures with a narrow focus on English as a Second Language. I am fluent in French and have an intermediate level in Spanish and Arabic. My main goals when working with students is to meet them where they are at in their learning, as well as use creative ways to make knowledge accessible. When I'm not teaching, I am spending time outside, reading up and working on anti-oppression, and watching movies. I am also a novice herbalist and astrologer, and hope to dedicate more time in learning about our plan(t)cestors and how they help with healing.

I'm more likely to give an answer quickly when a teacher asks a question if I have a habit of properly attuned instincts. So, if I want your confidence to grow, I need to redirect the water your instincts flow through to the proper conduits of careful thinking.