Top Reading Tutors serving Vancouver

Emily: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...I love words! I tutor in Reading and Writing for the PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and I help with Reading and Writing homework. I also provide guidance and editing help on college essays. The tutor I had in high school made studying (even for standardized tests!) interesting and fun for me, and I want to work with students to develop skills in a way that makes them feel happy and accomplished. I want students...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 790

DC: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...and humor. Learning should be enjoyable, not a chore! I double majored in English and Art at the University of Iowa and have also trained as a copy editor and proofreader at a division of Houghton Mifflin Publishers. For many years I have worked as a freelance editor, proofreader, and transcriber. Details are my specialty. For three years I worked as a kindergarten teacher's assistant in an American public elementary school while also volunteering as...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, English

Chelsey: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...new and I love to be part of that educational process. Besides my interests in education, my hobbies include playing the drums and playing basketball. I have played basketball for most of my life and I still love the sport. As for drums, I own my own drum kit as well as a cajon drum and a bongo drum. I love to listen and play music with my friends whenever I get the chance. As...
Education & Certification
Chaminade University of Honolulu - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu - Masters, Counseling Psychology

Cezanne: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...is almost three, is my newest student. I am most knowledgable in tutoring English Language Arts and prefer elementary to high school grades and subjects. From my experiences, I know that hands-on learning that is relevant to the student is the best way for a student to retain information. I like to be creative with learning and get excited to use music, exercise, art, and the environment in my teaching for example. Outside of teaching...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelors, Family and Human Services
Concord University - Masters, Teaching

Averie: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
Hello! It's nice to meet you! My name is Averie Clifton and I'm so happy to have the opportunity to work with you! Teaching is something that I'm very passionate about, and I like to ensure that I teach in a way that makes the subject as interesting as possible
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelor in Arts, History

Brian: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...State University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UC San Diego. Now, I work with students at every level: elementary school, secondary school, college, and continuing education. As long as you are motivated to learn and improve yourself, we will be successful. If you do not feel motivated, I have some strategies to help you as well! What can you expect from our sessions? * Improve your reading speed by 300 words per minute...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelors, Psychology
San Francisco State University - Masters, English Literature

Karney: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...was a junior (without tutoring, even!). I started tutoring the Verbal side of the SAT in Los Angeles in 1999. Then I branched out into the SAT Math and then into academic tutoring in many subject areas. I was tutoring celebrity kids in Malibu mostly at that time. Since then, I've tutored students from 1st grade to college in many different academic subjects, and always continued to tutor the SAT as well.
Education & Certification
University of Idaho - Bachelor in Arts, English

Timothy: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...and other mental or health concerns. One of my greatest strengths as a tutor and a teacher is helping students develop the skills to support inner well-being. This might include breathing and relaxation exercises, goal-setting, communication skills (whether with teacher or peers), psychological reframing exercises or other advice tailored to keep students focused and feeling at their best, ready to tackle what comes their way! I am currently studying Chinese Medicine in Portland Oregon, at...
Education & Certification
Linfield College - Bachelors, Psychology
Arizona State University - Masters, Secondary Science Education (Postponed)
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 32

Elena: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...a STEM learning certificate. I am a licensed ABA therapist for students with advanced learning and behavioral difficulties. I also privately tutor multiple subjects such as English, Reading, ESL and Multisensory Math. Although I like to have fun, I take my job as a learning instructor very seriously. My job is to make sure every single student feels comfortable and confident while learning! I hope to see you in the classroom!
Education & Certification
Chapman University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education

Julie: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...the History department at the University of Colorado at Boulder where I graded and assisted students in classes ranging from early western civilization to the Russian Revolution and Early US History. I also tutored student athletes for the university's Athletic department in subjects such as sociology, ethnic studies, various history classes, creative writing, English, and beginning theater. I tutor a range of history classes with special emphasis on world and European classes. I also tutor...
Education & Certification
Sonoma State University - Bachelor in Arts, History and English
University of Colorado Boulder - Master of Arts, History

Stephanie: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...offering supportive and personalized lessons to my clients; one of the most exciting parts of my job as a tutor is the creative process of tailoring lessons to students' individual approaches to learning. I appreciate each student's strengths, and I honor each student's potential to flourish in his or her areas of possible improvement. My credentials include seven years of teaching English and writing at the university level. I look forward to working with you...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Indiana University - Master of Fine Arts, English
Nikolais: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...up burning yourself out. But 1%...just try to make yourself 1% better today than you were yesterday...and by the end of the year you'll be over 365% better. It is the small steady changes and growth that make us great! I believe that each of us has the ability to exceed all our own expectations. That is why I tailor my teachings to the student's methods of learning to ensure the ability for them to...
Education & Certification
Portland Community College - Associates, General Studies

Jeffrey: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...students explore their limits, to challenge them to achieve beyond their expectations, and to imagine and create new expressions. I like teaching English, History, Philosophy, Comparative Religion, and Theatre. I believe that the division between the humanities and the sciences is arbitrary: learning depends on observation, attention to detail, and a feel for beauty and truth. I have guided many students, both gifted and remedial, as a teacher and tutor. In addition to loving the...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Jeffrey Levy
University of California-San Diego - Master of Fine Arts, Theatre

Caroline: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I have worked as a teacher, tutor and mentor for over 10 years. I am passionate about finding special aptitudes and talents in my students that make them prepared and excited about college.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
University of Oregon - Master of Arts, Journalism

Sara: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...6 years in both agency and product I started freelancing at home for select clients. During this time I have been working at my local Elementary School as a substitute teacher helping in classrooms and small groups with content support. I found my love for teaching and combining that with my passion for computer science. Since I am in a school setting daily I am very familiar with other school subjects and aid in all...
Education & Certification
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Game and Interactive Media Design
State Certified Teacher

Kaitlin: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...that it will involve more school and more science! I decided to apply to become a tutor because I really do love education. I know that having a warm, compassionate person to help you with difficult subjects can make or break your grade and your school experience. As a tutor, it is my goal to help make your problem subjects a little less daunting and help you succeed. I want to create an individualized plan...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology, Minor in Spanish

Michael: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I am a former National Merit Scholar and graduate of Pomona College, one of the elite liberal arts colleges in the United States. I am excited to help students through all sorts of academic challenges. I bring patience, integrity and a positive attitude. I am a writer, so for reading and writing help especially -- come my way!
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 780

Thea: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...University and my BA in English from the University of California, Berkeley. These days I teach writing and publishing at Portland State University and Portland Community College, and I have taught creative, academic, and professional writing, including college application essays and publisher query letters. When I am not teaching, I write fiction (my debut book, From the Caves, won several national awards) and my shorter works have appeared in Poets & Writers, Longreads, The Kenyon...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, English
Portland State University - Masters, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410

Raphaela: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I am a 22-year old writer, both creatively and professionally, with an extensive background in English literature and writing, including essays. I've just graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Lewis and Clark College, and am very interested in helping students overcome any potential struggles with all facets of the English language!
Education & Certification
Lewis Clark College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English

Jaime: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...a professional journalist and writer/performer. I even studied juvenile corrections at CCC and have since facilitated a writing workshop for jailed teens at the Multnoamh County detention center. I look forward to tutoring students who want to achieve a better understanding of English, writing, French, and public speaking. I believe everyone has their own learning style, and my goal is to help students discover what works for them so they can become empowered and grow...
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelors, English [minors in writing and French]
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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