Top Reading Tutors serving Santa Ana

Max: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...personal statements to express their best selves in an eloquent and concise manner. For standardized testing, I can use my experience to provide tips not only to improve vocabulary, reading and math skills, but also about how to deal with the unique problems caused by the nature of these tests. Regardless of one's individual learning needs, I believe that calm, patient guidance and unwavering encouragement can benefit any student. Whatever assistance you may need, I...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 790
Claire: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...been on finding the unique strengths of each individual student, and building on those strengths to approach areas of struggle. I enjoy working with students with diverse learning styles and discovering the unique ways each student takes in and understands information. I firmly believe that everyone is smart in their own way, and I love to discover and appreciate each student's way of learning and thinking. I believe that we all construct our own knowledge...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
University of Southern California - Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching (Multiple Subject)
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 760

Anna Lee: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
I love science and believe it or not so can you! Science is life and applies to everyone everyday. My method of instruction one I have honed since first being certified for Advanced College Level Tutoring in 97'. Over the years I realized that a strict "across the board" curriculum just doesn't work for every student. Everyone is different, has different ways of learning and tolerance for certain types of instruction. Therefore my sessions are...
Education & Certification
California State University-Fresno - Bachelors, Biological Science

Rom: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...from epidemiology and physiology to art history and essay writing and even volleyball. I thoroughly enjoy both the humanities and sciences, which is why they are my favorite subjects to tutor. When I begin tutoring a student, my goal is to tailor learning strategies to the student and have the student understand the why behind what they are learning rather than solely memorizing the topic. It is rewarding for me to see students accomplishing their...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Biological Sciences; Art History
University of Arizona - Master in Public Health, Family and Child Health: Global Health

Thomas: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...Georgia with Cum Laude honors and a BA in English, and I am currently an aspiring author. I've group-tutored at a middle school the last two years and have privately tutored over a dozen students during that same stretch. I've also worked with pre-teens and teenagers at youth camps the past two summers, gaining much experience and valued interaction with students of all personality types. I'm currently employed part-time with a learning center, and I...
Education & Certification
University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Math: 710

Brian: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...become most comfortable with that subject. However, I am also passionate about philosophy and writing. I was offered a position as the sports editor for the student newspaper at Pasadena City College. My tutoring strategy is centered around the idea of a conversation. I use my clients' interests to create examples that will help them understand the concept in question. I always try to have my clients figure out the problem themselves through guiding questions....
Education & Certification
California State University-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Communication Studies
Tara: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...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 in French and English as a second language and helped college students and adults with revising and editing their writing. I have a current teaching credential from the State of California, a master's degree in education...
Education & Certification
U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, French
U.C.L.A. - Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher

Amy: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...Arts degree in Human Development, with a specialization in College Teaching. I have worked in Education for over 20 years; as a preschool and kindergarten teacher, Administrator, Parent and Staff Educator, and Community College Instructor in the Behavioral Sciences. In addition, I have experience working as a Teachers Assistant for children with special needs in grades kindergarten through 3. I feel most accomplished when Im able to help struggling students connect with their material. In...
Education & Certification
Pacific Oaks College - Bachelor in Arts, Human Development

Cristina: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...student so I can get a sense of what it is about the particular subject that they find challenging. I enjoy teaching, and I have tutored Spanish to native English speakers as well as taught English as a Second Language (ESL) for the state of Arizona. As someone who has learned both Spanish and Russian through classroom instruction, I find it rewarding to help students enjoy the challenges of learning a foreign language at school....
Education & Certification
U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
U.T. Austin - Masters, Public Policy/Russian
Alice: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...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 time hiking, trying new restaurants, and keeping active!
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

Danielle: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
Teachers made a huge difference in my life when I was growing up. Now, as an adult, I feel lucky to be able to give back as a tutor. I love getting to know my students, learning how they tick. Understanding how my students learn allows me to tailor my approach to each student to fit his or her individual needs. I like to incorporate the student's interest as well as humor, when I can!
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelors, Communications
University of Southern California - Masters, Acting
SAT Writing: 710

Brian: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...our customers. As a teacher for the past twenty years, I have taught math, drama, and English in grades 7-12. I have taught in very rich and successful schools; I have taught at schools in poverty where every student received free meals. The thing is, I love to learn. The more I learn, the more I can teach. If your child is having a bear of a time at school, I can help. You see,...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Chrishon: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...and minor is Spanish Language and Literature (after studying abroad for a year in Madrid, Spain). I graduated from Washington & Lee University School of Law (ranked #24 among law schools at the time). As a tutor, I have worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Charlotte, NC; the Lexington City Schools Reading Program in Lexington, VA; and Let's Read in Los Angeles. Outside of work, I read biographies about modern comedians and politicians. I...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Washington and Lee University - Juris Doctor, Law

Edgar: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...five years now. Being only twenty myself, I find relating to the students very easily which in my opinion, is the greatest way to helping a student understand a lesson or an assignment. Besides tutoring, I have been lucky enough to design and teach my own curriculum for a summer high school course called "Spanish for Travelers." Outside of academia, I enjoy reading, watching, playing and analyzing basketball. It is a sport, along with soccer,...
Education & Certification
Hobart William Smith Colleges - Current Undergrad, Spanish

Carla: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...a joy that has always rivaled the happiness I receive from reading a great poem or communicating in another language. English and French literature are the two great passions of my life, and it is when I'm teaching that I feel most like I am doing meaningful and rewarding work. When I'm not reading poetry or practicing my French, I like boogie-boarding (a recently acquired skill), hiking, baking (often French desserts), and knitting.
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Cambridge - Unknown, English

Wilfredo: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...help students get the most out of their education. This means more than just earning good grades. It means learning to enjoy school, learning how to learn, and learning how to think for themselves. It is an ambitious goal, but it is one for which any progress is cause for celebration. So when appropriate, I take my time to show students not just how to solve a problem but why it is important to solve...
Education & Certification
Biola University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Robyn: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...South Korea, I especially liked being greeted with Hello, Robyn Teacher, by my youngest students every day and seeing their faces light up when it was time to sing English songs, learn phonics, or practice new scripts and role-plays. It was also a joy to see how excited and competitive my elementary and middle school students were on Special Activity days or when it was time to take Speaking & Listening tests, or even to...
Education & Certification
California State University-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management

Clara: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...program in Watts. In high school, I tutored for the SAT as well as teaching swimming lessons for over four years, so I am very confident in my ability to make complicated topics understandable. My favorite area is standardized testing. I love the look on a student's face when they realize that they don't have to be nervous about an exam - that it can actually be really fun if the questions are viewed as...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Patrick: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...Social Science, English, and Literature. I 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...
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Studies

Patrick: Santa Ana Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...English from the University of California Irvine. In my eight years of tutoring and teaching, I have worked with teens and adults across the United States, as well as two years teaching young children in Japan. My tutoring specialty is in Verbal, Writing, and Critical Reading for the GRE, SAT, and ACT, but I have an overall passion for English language and literature. I believe that the best teaching is usually calm and fun, which...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Miami - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing (English)
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
Private Reading Tutoring in Santa Ana, CA
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Santa Ana Reading Tutoring FAQ
Reading, like any new subject, can cause anxiety in some students. In fairness, it's expected that children will all have some hesitation and difficulty. That's only natural. But not everyone has the same aptitude, and some students may find themselves at a real disadvantage. Could this be your child? Do they seem to have an especially hard time with things like word recognition, vocabulary, fluency, and inferences? If so, they may need extra guidance they can't get in class. They may need to work with a tutor. We're here to help. The Varsity Tutors educational directors can identify a private reading tutor in Santa Ana who will address all of your child's reading concerns.
A personal tutor will start by establishing what your child's strong and weak areas are in reading. Then, they'll create a lesson plan to address and correct those weaknesses. Each of the tutors that Varsity Tutors can find for your child in Santa Ana, CA, are experienced in teaching reading, and can offer multiple strategies for improving their skills. They'll make study sessions open, friendly settings that will encourage your child to ask as many questions as they need to. And a tutor will also never rush your child.
Is the CAASPP coming up? This would be an excellent opportunity to have your child work with a tutor to prepare for the exam. A tutor can have your child practice content that's in line with what's in the English Language Arts/Literacy section. A reading tutor in Santa Ana could break down the most complicated concepts in a way that is easy for your child to understand.
Don't worry about trying to fit study sessions in with everything else you have to do. Let a tutor know your child's schedule, and they'll take it from there to find the most convenient days and times. If you want your child to stay at home, the tutor will arrange to meet them there. A tutor can also arrange study times at any other appropriate location, if you're comfortable with this. A third option is our face-to-face live learning platform that makes it possible for your child to study with their tutor online. Sessions will always be free of distractions.
A personal tutor can make your child's difficulty with reading a thing of the past. For help trying to increase your child's proficiency in reading in Santa Ana, CA, contact Varsity Tutors.
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