
Danny: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of California-Riverside. I am great at subjects revolving around science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I am also skilled at technical writing and college level English. I am a great listener. My hobbies are: Making/Playing video games, cooking, and socializing.
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Asusena: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
There are different ways to teach a student, you just need to be patient and learn how the student learns best.... Every child can be successful. We just need to encourage and never give up on them.... In my first session, I like to break the ice so the student feels comfortable with who is tutoring them.
Education & Certification
Oxnard College - Current Undergrad, CSU: Transfer - Nursing Administrator

Antoinette: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...writing, study skills, and test prep. I am a people-person, and I love helping people succeed in all discourses--academic, social, and professional. I like to make learning fun and interesting by finding topics people can relate to, and I think hands-on and interactive lessons are key to student success. For English Learners, it is important to incorporate a person's first language and culture into lessons as a way of assimilating and adapting new practices. Learning...
Education & Certification
California State University-Long Beach - Bachelor of Education, English

Ashley: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a lifelong student of many subjects and love sharing my passion for learning and engaging with our wondrous world with others. I believe deeply in the power of compassion and human connection and think that a kind and open-hearted presence is one of the greatest gifts we can give to those around us. My goal is to make learning a truly enjoyable experience and to offer instruction that is warm, empowering, and tailored...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Bryan: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...I majored in history and psychology. I stayed at UCSD for graduate school to earn a multiple subject teaching credential and a Master in Education. I have a supplementary authorization to teach social studies in all grades. My favorite subject is history because I find the truth to be so much more fascinating than fiction. But, I tutor in all subjects in elementary and middle school. I tutor in history and writing in high school. In...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelors, Psychology and History
University of California-San Diego - Masters in Education, Education

Jeremy: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...best they can be. I am passionate about learning, and seek to better myself daily. While I love history, I am passionate about all subjects, and believe that it is important to be a well-rounded individual. I love science, reading, creating, being physically active, and exploring new concepts and ideas. I enjoy teaching and creating new content for my students that will pique their interest for learning. I hope to bring a smile to my...
Education & Certification
CSU Chico - Bachelor in Arts, History

Haley: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a recent graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. I majored in history and completed a high honors awarded thesis. I am passionate about academia and education. In university I taught my own accredited course and worked as a research apprentice. I also work as an essay specialist helping high school students with their college admissions and scholarship essays. I am excited to bring my teaching and educational experience to you.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, History

Molly: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with and would love to help your students in any elementary or middle school subject area. For the past three years, I have been working as a classroom Teacher in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms, teaching students with a variety of needs. I can also tutor students through high school and college in...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Kaitlin: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...in them during high school. I attended a private school where I was given the opportunity to discover a large range of topics I had never thought about pursuing, such as engineering and biomedical sciences. In college, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics, while minoring in Arabic and gaining a certificate in Middle Eastern and North African studies. During this period, I started tutoring at my school's academic success center. I truly...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Bachelors, Linguistics
University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Middle Eastern Studies

Don: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...students, and I found this one of the highest compliments of my career. I find it my greatest goal to make sure that all students, from those seeking the highest standards to those struggling with basic skills, can understand themselves, can define their abilities, and can work forward to becoming all that they are meant to be. My years of teaching experience have helped prepare me with two important abilities: seeing language arts as a...
Education & Certification
Dordt College - Bachelors, English
Concordia University-Saint Paul - Masters, Education

Lindsay: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...are understood, rather than formulas memorized. When helping students prepare for standardized tests I focus on taking practice exams and working with students on the areas they need the most help. Outside of school I enjoy hiking, gardening, reading, and cooking. I like to explore new ways of doing things and being outside. I like to try to strike a good balance between learning, working, and enjoying time by myself, as well as with friends...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Ashley: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...and graduate students, ELs, and elementary students. In fact, my experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults has greatly influenced my interest in pursuing a career in teaching. Having ventured a plethora of academic terrains with various age groups, I am happy to offer tutoring in many different areas. This includes Academic Essays, Research Papers, Speeches, Creative Writing, Graduate Theses, and Personal Statements. I am also available to assist individuals for whom English is their...
Education & Certification
CSUS - Bachelor in Arts, English

Miguel: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...my opinion, there is no better way to assess the depth and breadth of one's knowledge than to try to convey it to others. The study habits I hope to pass on to my students are ones that have benefited me throughout my educational career. I graduated salutatorian of my high school and won third place overall in Academic Decathlon state competition my senior year. My academic performance allowed me to attend both Rice University...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English

David: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher

Trevor: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...I try to interpret the world around me, be that math, science, or why my garden behaves differently in Colorado than my family's in Nebraska. Early on in life, I loved numbers, patterns, and the problem solving nature of my parents' careers. This led to me enjoying math, science and engineering and turning those interests into a potential career. Using my passion for these subjects, I have tutored many middle school and high school aged...
Education & Certification
Colorado School of Mines - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Courtney: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...with students of all ages from elementary schoolers to adults at the non-profit program Safe Place: Homework Help. A particular highlight of mine is the summer I spent teaching English to adults as a certified ESL assistant at the International Education Center in downtown Minneapolis. All these experiences have helped me develop a variety of strategies to adapt to different learners needs and learning styles. I tutor a wide range of subjects, such as ACT...
Education & Certification
Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish

Brianna: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects myself. Additionally, I've worked extensively with adults on business skills,...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management

Ruth: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a high school English teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies

Rebecca: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...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 teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example,...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Jeanna: Santa Barbara Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...to your future. Since then, I have tried to encourage other students to strive for academic achievement. I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I also received my TEFL certificate in 2012. I have taught English in South Korea for two years at an after-school academy. Since then I have also taught debate and juvenile justice civics class to middle school and high school students. I am pleased...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Psychology
Private Reading Tutoring in Santa Barbara, CA
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.
You could help your child improve their reading abilities and get top scores in their classes and on the CAASPP by finding the best tutor for them. To locate excellent reading tutors in Santa Barbara, CA, call the educational directors at Varsity Tutors.
We can connect you with a reading tutor in Santa Barbara who is not only an expert in the subject, but also a skilled teacher who can cater specifically to your child's needs. Reading is a challenging skill that requires both an understanding of the subject and the ability to apply the knowledge. The tutor can assess your child's reading level and facilitate their learning according a personalized study plan. If your child needs to try to improve their reading ability, the tutor can teach them essential reading skills, including connecting letters and sounds, decoding text, recognizing words, reading fluently, and understanding text. Together, they can study these skills and then practice them through various interactive methods so that your child stays engaged throughout the learning process. The tutor can make reading an exciting experience. When your child covers a difficult reading lesson, the tutor can simplify the ideas and explain them in a way that makes it easy to understand.
Our educational directors will find an reading tutor for you in Santa Barbara, CA, by getting to know your child and their goals and needs. As an example, if your child particularly needs to get better at analyzing the structure of texts, the tutor can go over the way in which specific sentences relate to each other to form paragraphs, as well as how to identify main ideas from supporting ideas. If your child is excellent at reading comprehension and wants to enhance their pronunciation instead, the tutor could help them with their listening, phonics, phonemic awareness, and reading readiness. They can engage in pre-reading activities and also practice reading out loud.
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