Top Reading Tutors serving Vancouver

Kaylie: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...my M.S. in education! I received a B.S. in Biology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and am currently obtaining my teaching credential in secondary science. I have led group study sessions at Cal Poly for both chemistry and biology college courses, was a specialized one-on-one tutor for students with various learning needs, and now have almost a year of experience student teaching in both middle and high school science classrooms! I am passionate about...
Education & Certification
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Oregon State University - Master of Science, Science Teacher Education

Rosanne: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...graduated from New Saint Andrews College with a B.A. in Liberal Arts in Culture (Summa Cum Laude). Following this, I taught at a small high school for five years, providing instruction in many subjects, including history, literature, Latin, English composition, and SAT prep. Following this, I took a break from classroom teaching (as my husband and I decided to grow our family) and pursued individual tutoring opportunities in English composition and music instruction. I am...
Education & Certification
New Saint Andrews College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Culture
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 750

Colleen: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I have my elementary education teaching certificate, middle grades language arts certificate, and ESL education certificate in the state of Arizona. I was a 4th grade teacher for 1 year and an 8th grade English teacher for 3 years. I use modeling, real-world and self connections, and differentiated tutoring for each student I work with. My tutoring sessions are student-centered, complete with self-reflection and self-motivation, which allows them to take ownership over their own learning.
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Lucia: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I am a passionate, patient and experienced professional that loves to help people develop and reach their goals. I work with each person to individualize the most efficient and effective plan on their learning journey. My social services background is a valuable asset I bring into my tutoring role because I am able to assess and meet people where they are and build from that.
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Flavia: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...have ongoing, hands-on experience facilitating educational exercises for younger age groups. I also have the communication skills required for teaching younger children and am open to creating tactile, more hands-on lesson plans for children who have trouble focusing, sitting still, or have learning disabilities. Languages: I am fluent in Portuguese and am a native Brazilian speaker. I have taken three years of college-level Spanish. I am proficient in the following areas for Spanish: Grammar, Reading,...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 700

Rebecca: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...fraud investigation and federal VCR instructions (a natural sleep aid). But I also have a passion for English and literature. I excelled throughout school in writing and literature analysis. Want to figure out what on earth MacBeth is saying or why e.e. cummings thought grammar was optional? Let's do this! While very professional, my style is energetic and a bit quirky. I would love to tutor at any level: middle school, high school, college. Even...
Education & Certification
Washington State University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting

Sophia: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...6th grade. I've been an assistant and student teacher in Pre-K, TK, K, 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade. I've been the lead teacher in 1st grade and 6th-grade classrooms. I've taught all subjects in both English and Spanish at the elementary level. Outside of tutoring, I love watching TV and movies. I probably spend at least 1-2 hours a day checking out new content. My favorite shows right now are probably Westworld, Money Heist, and...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Children's and Adolescent Literature
University of California-Los Angeles - Masters in Education, Education

Darwin: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...around a student's learning needs. In areas of preparing students for testing, I am particularly adept at helping learners develop quick and quality essay writing skills to cut down on test time. I believe in interdisciplinary education, meaning that I connect related subjects together in order to guide students towards a deeper understanding of whatever topics they are currently tackling. I find that this interdisciplinary approach also helps students in honing critical thinking and critical...
Education & Certification
Marylhurst University - Bachelors, English Literature & Writing
Portland State University - Masters, Educational Leadership & Policy

Chris: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...public and private institutions. I believe firmly that every student is capable of learning given the attention and opportunity they deserve, and that each road of critical thinking is individual and unique. I'm thrilled at the opportunity to give back to the community that has supported me in the pursuit of a meaningful, enlightening life. I love all things reading and writing: literature and poetry, creative or technical, in English or Spanish. Books, music, and...
Education & Certification
Willamette University - Bachelors, English

Ryan: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...English, History, the Social Sciences, etc. With that being said, I have worked with students of all ages on a variety of subjects. To me, mastery of a subject is a great accomplishment, but the greater goal should always be refining your broader skills as a student and scholar. These are the overarching characteristics that allow an individual to be adaptable and flourish in a variety of academic and professional environments. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor of Science, Government & Psychology
Fairfield University - Master of Arts, Communications

Leslie: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...feedback and useful suggestions to help you express your thoughts in an effective and impact-full manner, while using proper writing conventions, grammar, and punctuation. Whether you need to write a literary analysis for English, a research paper for Psychology, or a college entrance essay, I will happily work with you to hone your writing style and learn proper writing conventions. I'm also available to tutor Speech and Debate, Intro to Psychology, beginning and intermediate German,...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Dual Major: German and Technical Writing
Bastyr University - Masters, Applied Behavioral Sciences, Family Systems Counceling

Emily : Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...and test prep, and I can also give you feedback one-on-one with your fiction or poetry project. Please contact me to learn more and schedule lessons. "[Emily] is always positive and always has wonderful constructive criticism for my essays. She makes me feel as though she takes time to learn my writing style and genuinely cares about my success in the class. This class has made me enjoy English after hating it for all of...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, Romance Languages
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Catie: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...am a graduate of The University of Richmond, where I earned my B.A. in Psychology, and of The London School of Economics, where I earned my M.S. in Organizational and Social Psychology. Since college, I have tutored SATs, GREs, and various school subjects to private clients and groups of students of all ages in Connecticut, Wyoming, and Colorado. In my spare time, I play ultimate frisbee and trivia, and spend much of my time mountain...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
London School of Economics and Political Science - Master of Science, Organizational and Social Psychology

Ann: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
Hello! I've been involved with education in one way or another all my life-- either as a student, grad student, documentary filmmaker and now as a Teacher K-12. I have one daughter in college, and one in high school. I've lived in California, and New York, but now am back home in Oregon where I grew up. I'm very friendly and I'm happy to help with whatever you need!
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, European History

Jeffrey: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...subjects. My experience comes directly from the Community College level, tutoring students in subjects ranging from basic math, up through Calculus 1. Academically, I am a recent graduate (cum laude honors) of Portland State University with a B.S. in Sociology. I am also a member of Alpha Kappa Delta (the international honors society for Sociologists and Sociology majors), as well as an alumni of Phi Theta Kappa (the international honor society of 2 year colleges)....
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelors, Sociology

Squire: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...with a Bachelor's of Arts in English and a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL). My school experience has thus imbued me with fresh knowledge pertaining to the English language, the Spanish language, teaching, and writing. As an aspiring professor of literature with eight years of experience studying Spanish, I possess boundless love for language--as well as stories. I relish any opportunity to help impart this passion to others.
Education & Certification
George Fox University - Bachelors, English, minor in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

Joan: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...experience in the business community and volunteer sector make me an ideal tutor! I have recently returned from 10+ years of teaching abroad which has broadened my awareness of the need for devoted and dynamic educators throughout our global community today. I bring with me a sensitive and nurturing cultural awareness to all my tutoring and teaching requirements. I am passionate about teaching and learning! I think that education should be fun...Let's make learning fun!
Education & Certification
Pacific Oaks College - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Regis University - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting
George Fox University - Doctor of Education, Education

Shannon: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I am a life-long learner and an encouraging, supportive and resourceful teacher who really takes joy in investing in students' progress and learning. I have had over 9 years of direct teaching experience, from university classrooms to kitchen table tutoring to online language teaching. I most enjoy working with students who know what they don't understand and are willing to ask and answer questions, even daunting ones!
Education & Certification
Washington State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Azusa Pacific University - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Amy: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...paid great dividends for me, as well as my students. Because I had such strong bonds with students, administration usually gave me students that were considered difficult. I am patient, kind, empathetic, positive, fun and persistent. As a student, I was pretty bored in school for many years so I understand the value of keeping things fresh, interesting and relevant. During my teaching career, I was also the school's TAG coordinator. I also have extensive...
Education & Certification
Pacific University - Bachelor in Arts, Education

Patricia: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I am passionate and enthusiastic about tutoring students in writing and literature. Sometimes all a student needs is information, direction, and time to practice in order to learn. I try my best to make that happen. I welcome my students to learn. With 25 years of teaching experience, I am familiar with many kinds of learners. I welcome all writing and literature students!... I believe students can be taught writing. Some teachers don't believe that, but...
Education & Certification
Coe College - Bachelors, English and Theater
University of CO Denver - Masters, English: The Teaching of Writing
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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