Top Reading Tutors serving Vancouver

Kendra: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...My favorite subject to tutor is math, because when I was younger it was something that I struggled with until I got the right help. Now I like to give other students that same opportunity to reach their potential. I love helping students get excited about learning and boosting their confidence in subjects they might not have enjoyed before. When working with students I like to help them find what learning techniques are best for...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Ecology, Behavior and Evolution
SFSU - Master of Science, Biology, General

Tyler: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I have been a substitute teacher for the last 3 years and enjoy helping and understanding students of all ages.
Education & Certification
Lower Columbia College - Bachelor in Arts, Education
State Certified Teacher

Mark: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...vital to good teaching, regardless of the subject. I have always had strong mathematical abilities, and feel that I effectively assess and convey the relevant conceptual framework needed to approach problems. Therefore my main subjects are Literature, English, and Mathematics. In my spare time I enjoy reading, traveling, studying music, and science. I was a student of Chemistry for several years, but then I decided to pursue literature for my degrees. My favorite author is...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SUNY Binghamton - Master of Arts, English
SAT Math: 750
GRE: 332
GRE Quantitative: 168

Evelyn: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...Republic, as well as participated in two language immersion programs in Guatemala, providing me with fluent Spanish skills as well as knowledge of the grammar. I would love the opportunity to work with students one on one to improve their understanding of certain subjects they are struggling with. I am currently taking a gap year before starting a Masters in Mechanical Engineering, allowing me to have an extremely flexible schedule, with many hours available to...
Education & Certification
Lewis & Clark College - Bachelor in Arts, Physics

Judy: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...name is Judy. I teach physics, and math up to Calculus AB. I am better at math. I still can hold my own in physics. I like to teach. I like it better when I teach well. I am Christian. I believe in God. I believe He loves everyone. I offer the opportunity to those who are interested, no matter who you or or what your situation. If you would like me to try and...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Stanford University - Master of Science, Applied Physics

Natalie: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I want to help students of all ages and abilities find love and motivation in school, just like I did from amazing teachers when I was younger. I have experience with working with children between the ages of six and twelve years old from coaching gymnastics, and I also tutored high school freshman in pre-algebra last year.... Students can become independent learners by encouraging them to work on difficult problems on their own at first, rather...
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics

Paul: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...is the key to learning. When students are happy, safe, and enjoying their tasks, they acquire new information much more quickly and easily. It is my mission to always create this environment with my students and those I tutor. I have experience tutoring both elementary and middle school students in all subjects and have done this privately for many years. When I am not teaching you can find me reading, hiking, running, or playing with...
Education & Certification
University California Davis - Bachelors, International Relations
San Francisco State University - Masters, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Tara: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
My name is Tara and I am a rising junior at Vanderbilt University where I'm double majoring in Engineering Science and Economics and double minoring in Scientific Computing and Business. I have plenty of experience in the college application process as well as in internship recruiting. I have interned at Nike and Facebook.
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Current Undergrad Student, Engineering Science

Gwendolyn: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I love teaching! It's so rewarding to help people figure things out. Aside from teaching, I enjoy books, coffee, and video games with my friends.
Education & Certification
Tennessee Technological University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

David: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...camp in Massachusetts. My role there as "Group Leader" includes overseeing about 60 ten-year old boys a day while having around 20 college aged counselors who report to me. This experience along with the past year of high school teaching continues to help me immensely with working through the many emotions and challenges and incredible opportunities that come along with being a student in school in today's world or being a teenager with the expectations...
Education & Certification
Rockhurst University - Bachelors, Psychology, Political Science, Philosophy

Galen: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...my name is Galen. I have been tutoring math and test prep on and off for several years, since I graduated with my Mathematics degree in 2005. I also recently completed a second bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. I like being a tutor because I enjoy helping people find a connection with the world through math and physics. I also enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds to find a learning method that...
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Melanie: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...in addition to traveling to various Asian and South American countries, has given me an appreciation for humans different from me. I want to learn from you too. I currently am working on learning Japanese and Mandarin at the same time. I also enjoy painting with my emotions, reading on my backyard bench swing, cooking Asian food, tapping the rhythm to all styles of music, urban and rural hiking, movies that move my emotions, live...
Education & Certification
Portland Community College - Associate in Science, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Emily: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...I'm Emily Hoos and I have three years of secondary teaching experience. I love reading, going to movies, and discussing great books when they are made into movies! When I'm not reading or watching movies, I'm designing flowers for weddings and events, hanging out with my husband and our dog, and drinking LOTS of peppermint tea. Helping students meet and exceed their potential in school is something very near and dear to my heart, and...
Education & Certification
Ouachita Baptist University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Henderson State University - Master of Arts Teaching, High School Teaching

Nick: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...students engaged. My strongest subjects include the English, Reading, and Essay portions of the ACT and SAT; the AP US and World History, and English Literature and Language tests; essays and research papers; and basic language and grammar acquisition. I recently moved to Portland from the SF Bay Area, and I am using this year to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city as I pursue my teaching credential. I am an accomplished home cook...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English

Aaron: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I previously worked as a credit recovery online teacher in Denver, CO, and San Diego, CA. I recently moved to Portland with my husband and am hoping to return to teaching once the pandemic is over next year. In the meantime, I want to continue working with students in my community, doing what I love best: teaching!
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Denver - Bachelor in Arts, English

Sarah: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...I earned a B.A. in Music and Mathematics, California Credential in Music and Mathematics, M.M. in Music with a specialization in vocal performance. I have over ten years of experience working with students of all ages in math and music. I can tutor Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry and related subjects. I love tutoring all of my subjects and helping students succeed and believe in themselves. My teaching style is tailored to the student that I am...
Education & Certification
Humboldt State University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
University of Oregon - Masters, Vocal Performance

Daniel: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...people excited about it as well. I like to say that I teach "maieutically;" which comes from the Greek and means "to midwife, or aid in giving birth," in this sense, to an idea. I prefer to ask the student lots of guiding questions, instead of didactically infusing them with answers. This method results in what I like to call "intellectual exhilaration," in other words, the student is excited because they were able to create...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Current Undergrad, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Gabriel: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
Hello! My name is Gabriel and I currently live in Portland, Oregon. I am a graduate of UC Berkeley (BA in History) and Stanford University (MA in Japanese). My fields of specialization are Japanese language, literature, culture, and linguistics; comparative literature; American and East Asian history; and more generalized subjects such as literary analysis and social science study methods.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, History
Stanford University - Master of Arts, Japanese Studies

Jesse: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...also passionate about teaching. During college I worked for two semesters as a Teaching Assistant for the class "Introduction to Scientific Data Analysis and Computing" and for one semester as a Learning Assistant for "Astronomy 2." In each of these positions I worked directly with students, either lecturing or providing one-on-one help during office hours. I have a large amount of experience teaching first time programmers with great success. I pride myself in being able...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelors, Astrophysics

Allie: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...love about helping students discover what they're capable of. With seven years of classroom experiencefour in Providence Public Schools and three in an independent girls schoolI specialize in English, reading, writing, and language development for multilingual learners. I hold master's degrees in education and in teaching English learners, and I speak Spanish! My approach is encouraging and goal-oriented: I believe the best learning happens just beyond your comfort zone. Outside of teaching, I enjoy knitting,...
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Rhode Island College - Masters in Education, English
State Certified Teacher
Private Reading Tutoring in Vancouver, WA
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The Common Core literacy standards have become a top priority in the US world of education. It represents the K-12 standards for what each student should be able to understand and do when they reach the end of each grade level. CCR (College and Career Readiness) standards are also important, especially if you plan to attend a university or college after graduating from high school. Then, there are other state standardized tests that you need to be prepared for as well, such as the End-of-Course exams (EOC), Measurements of Student Progress (MSP), and Smarter Balance. Tutors are a great way to review material to prepare for these exams.
All of these standardized tests require passing grades in reading. Is your reading level where you want it to be? If the answer is no, then you should look into getting a reading tutor. Varsity Tutors connects students with reading tutors who grasp the concepts of digraphs, fluency, decoding, phonological awareness, prosody, cause and effect, homophones and homographs, idioms, and compound words. Varsity Tutors can help you find a professional reading tutor in Vancouver who can offer you engaging study sessions to make the most use of your time.
How can a reading tutor help you improve your grades and overall test scores? A tutor could help you learn word recognition, which is the art of knowing words by sight. This might improve your reading speed, which speeds up how long it takes to comprehend the passage of a text. In time, with tutoring, studying, and practice, you could become a fluent reader. You could have the ability to relate what you've just read to people, places, and things you already know. All of this helps to try to improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, and overall reading skills. Contact Varsity Tutors for assistance in connecting with reading tutors near Vancouver.
To be proficient in reading, you need to understand the five pillars of reading instruction. Phonemic awareness enables you to manipulate, identify, and hear individual sounds. Phonics correlates letters, or groups of them, with sounds. Fluency helps you read quickly with accuracy. Vocabulary is the meaning behind each word. And finally, comprehension is the ability to truly understand what you read.
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