Top Reading Tutors serving Washington DC
Katelyn: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...Dean's List all three of my semesters at UVA and am a member of the National Society of College Scholars and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. I have been tutoring for six years, predominately working with high school students, and have completed over 300 hours of volunteer tutoring. I am very passionate about learning (some may say that I am a nerd!) and strongly believe in learning because one genuinely desires to become knowledgable in...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies,
ACT Reading: 32
ACT Science: 33
Matthew: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...Business at UMD has a nationally accredited accounting program. To obtain my degree, I was required to prove mastery of math through Calculus I, Accounting through advanced topics, and at least an intermediate knowledge of Economics. Immediately after graduating, I began working at a public accounting firm, within walking distance of DC, specializing in auditing. My position brought me to clients all around the Northeast, from local DC businesses to multi-billion dollar organizations. I am...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
John: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...greatest asset may be my ability to make it matter to you and not just because "it's on the exam" (always my least favorite response when I asked "why do we have to know this?"). Learning is important and knowledge is important and succeeding academically is important. But the most important thing you should take away from a good education is the ability to think. Think broadly, think critically, and think for yourself. It's a...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Temple University Beasley School of Law - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 167
Rebecca: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...I also have 6 years of experience tutoring and teaching in students of all ages in K-12 schools and universities. I believe one-on-one tutoring is the best format for working on language skills, and I am passionate about helping students express their unique voice with ease and confidence. If you need help with essay writing, reading, or literature, or if you are an English Language Learner, I hope you will reach out to me. I...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, English
The Catholic University of America - Masters, Library Science and English
Matthew: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...to succeed academically and enrich themselves personally. Frequently this means identifying weak foundational elements and building from there. Once these elements are identified, the learning process tends to be remarkably smooth and, dare I say, fun. In my spare time (I’m in law school so there really isn’t that much…) I enjoy spending time with my friends, going to movies/concerts, and, as I am still a relative newcomer, exploring DC. I look forward to working...
Education & Certification
College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, History/Religious Studies
Lyana: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...dates back to when I was 16, where I taught my native language German. Since then, I have tutored other subjects as well including biology, physiology, and chemistry to name a few. Having won several science awards, I know lots of fun facts to share with my tutees. During my tutoring sessions, I make subjects applicable by giving real life examples. I am also strong believer in interactive lessons, by asking lots of questions and...
Education & Certification
George Mason University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
George Washington University - Master in Public Health, Global Health
Clare: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...math and reading. I work with my team to analyze student data and to work with them to create interventions that bring students from a lower test score to passing test score. Before my work as a teacher, I worked on a pilot program with bringing their program into a St. Louis City charter school. In this position, I worked with students from 5th to 8th grade who were reading and doing math at a...
Education & Certification
Elon University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Fontbonne University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Ryan: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...past two years I worked as a tutor for American University. From this experience I built some close, constructive relationships with students. I consider myself a successful tutor because of my ability to empathize with the students and connect with them on a personal level. Consequently, this trait makes me more patient with the students. I'm excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team, and am looking forward to starting more constructive relationships...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Alyssa: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...students, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and leveraging their interests in order to motivate them and build confidence. I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the...
Education & Certification
Trinity College, Hartford CT - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Spanish
Harvard Graduate School of Eduction - Unknown, Urban Education, Social Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 710
Susan: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...DC! In addition to my years in school, I also taught Composition I and II my last year of my MA program, and tutored both in my MA program and for the Athletic Enhancement Center for my BA program! I've dealt with students across ages and levels of intellect, and I CANNOT WAIT to meet with you and help you work with English, Reading, Writing, or other related skills! Together, we will be totally unstoppable!!
Education & Certification
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, English
University of Central Oklahoma - Masters, English
Emily: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...maneuvers the movements of our body and our actions. I worked at the National Institute of Mental Health to study Schizophrenia, a disease of the brain that affects and debilitates many patients across the globe. Currently, I am a medical student in DC. I like exploring new cities, hiking, or trying new food and cuisines. During the winter, I love to snowboard. I am very excited to join Varsity Tutors to help you succeed in...
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 730
Miriam: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...helping my students advance their abilities in a variety of genres. I taught weekly group and one-on-one lessons in South Korea that covered test prep, critical reading, and essay writing My philosophy for teaching is that my students not only improve in their academic potential, but also become engaged with the material and understand the purpose of what they are learning. I have always applied my students' feedback on what they want to learn in...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 35
David: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...subjects, I am most passionate about the LSAT, ACT, US History, European History, and Writing. I very much enjoy teaching LSAT test preparation. It is a challenging obstacle for many students. However, once you understand what the test is trying to accomplish, it actually becomes enjoyable. Receiving a high score on the LSAT can open up a lot of doors for a motivated individual. I am most passionate about helping my students achieve their goals...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33
Deva: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...with all levels of learning. I earned my Ph.D. from Georgetown University in German Studies in 2012, and my MA from the University of Chicago in the Humanities. My main areas of expertise are in German and English language and literature, including an emphasis on writing, reading, speaking, and listening comprehension, as well as essay writing at all levels. I've taught at Georgetown University for seven years, and presently teach at the German Language School...
Education & Certification
St. John's College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy, Math (Liberal Arts)
Georgetown University - PHD, German Studies
Meridith: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...client's needs or concerns are in order to make sure I understand the goal. From there I discuss possible approaches, suggesting more than one to see what would work best for the client and motivate him/her the most, and then beginning the work. I try to make learning fun but am results oriented. Tutoring is a customer service position so I do modify my approach and assistance based on what the client's expectations are. I...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Psychology
George Washington University - Masters, J.D.
Amanda: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...a teacher's assistant in elementary and middle school but studied secondary education after getting my masters degree in literature. Most of my teaching experience was at Northern Arizona University where I taught junior level rhetoric and writing for 3 years. I also taught a liberal studies topic course for first year college students and for honors composition. I am a life-long learner and am passionate about helping others. It is such a pleasure for me...
Education & Certification
Troy State university - Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences
Northern Arizona University - Master of Arts, General Literature
Lauren: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
I'm Lauren Ullman, a recent graduate of the University of Delaware with an Honors Degree of Distinction in English, and minors in Advertising, Journalism, and History. For two years, I worked as an Undergraduate Writing Tutor in my school's Writing Center, working with students on papers, personal statements, cover letters, drafts, citations, and anything writing related. I look forward to working with you on your assignments!
Education & Certification
University of Delaware - Bachelor's, English
Jeanine: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
I have my Master's in Education for grades PK-12. I am proficient with PALs, Accelerated Reader, VA SOL objectives, vocabulary, and differentiating each lessons for every type of learner.
Education & Certification
Old Dominion University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Old Dominion University - Masters in Education, Education
Frederick: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
Hello! My name is Frederick. I graduated from St. John's College last year, where I studied the great books. Since then, I have worked for two publishers, and I'm currently taking another year off before going into studying English Literature at UVA.
Education & Certification
St Johns College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
GRE Quantitative: 156
GRE Verbal: 168
Caroline: Washington DC Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Washington, DC
...a guide in the process can be. I like to have fun while helping students like you brainstorm, draft, and submit a beautifully crafted essay that lets you shine. I attended Johns Hopkins University for my undergraduate degree in public health and will attend law school at Northwestern in the fall of 2025. I love developing my writing skills to effectively communicate my perspective on the world. I am passionate about disability rights and have...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor's, Public Health
Private Reading Tutoring in Washington DC
Our interview process, stringent qualifications, and background screening ensure that only the best Reading tutors in Washington DC work with Varsity Tutors. To assure a successful experience, you're paired with one of these qualified tutors by an expert director - and we stand behind that match with our money-back guarantee.
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.
Washington DC Reading Tutoring FAQ
If your student is struggling with their reading abilities, Varsity Tutors can help you find experienced Washington DC reading tutors. Reading covers a wide range of topics and can be a demanding subject not just for young learners but also for middle school and high school students. Some of the topics that students need to learn include parts of speech, punctuation, phonetics, and drawing conclusions from a story or essay they read.
Reading is an important skill to develop since it can affect all aspects of your student's academics. There are many benefits your child can experience when they practice reading. They can expand their vocabulary, improve their short-term memory, increase their knowledge about the world, and practice their analytical skills. If your student is experiencing any issues with reading such as difficulty with pronunciation, reading fluently, and decoding figures of speech in sentences, working with Washington DC reading tutoring could just be the support they need to overcome these difficulties and improve their skills.
How is Washington DC reading tutoring different from classroom learning?
When your student participates in a class, they need to study reading topics based on what has been planned out on their syllabus. Their teacher has to make sure that everyone understands the topic being taught before they can move to the next one. This means if your student already has a good grasp of the subject, they still need to sit through the entire lesson.
Private lessons with Washington DC reading tutors allow your child to dedicate more of their study time on topics and skills they need to improve on. If they're already good at reading common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does), they can just skim through this topic with their instructor or skip it completely.
Since there is no strict curriculum to follow during private lessons, your student can study at their own pace. In a class, there can be a lot of stress coming from the fact that your student needs to keep up with the teacher's instructions. They might also get frustrated and their self-confidence can be crushed when they keep comparing their performance with other students. With private lessons, your child can study at ease and not worry about the pressure of keeping up with their classmates.
If your student is finding it difficult to focus in the classroom, private lessons with Washington DC reading tutors can provide them a quiet, distraction-free learning environment. They will study in a one-on-one setting where they can avoid some of the common distractions found in the classroom such as chatty classmates, noises in the hallway, and other activities that can disrupt the lesson. If your child is having problems with identifying the main idea of a passage, they could practice this with their mentor in a setting with fewer or no distractions. This might make it easier for them to comprehend the text and improve their reading skills.
What are the benefits of having my student study with Washington DC reading tutors near me?
Washington DC reading tutoring makes it possible for your student to receive personalized attention from expert reading mentors, which can bring a number of benefits to their learning experience. For one thing, they can immediately get corrected if they make errors in pronouncing similarly spelled words or if they misunderstand the meaning of a new word they encounter on a passage they're reading. This instant feedback is important when helping your student correct their reading habits and checking if they are able to apply what they've learned to succeeding exercises.
One-on-one instruction is also a great way to have your student learn based on their strengths and natural learning style. Different students use different methods when they're trying to take in and remember information. Experienced Washington DC reading tutors can assess your student in their first meetings and observe how they naturally learn new concepts. They can then use this information in designing activities and a customized study plan for your student.
If your child learns better through interactive lessons where they use several senses like sight, touch, and hearing, sitting still in front of a computer may not help much with their skill development. In this situation, their instructor can ask them to stand while reading or switch study places or positions during the lessons. If your student is a visual learner, their instructor can use index cards or sticky notes when teaching vocabulary or highlighting different parts of an essay they're going to read.
Moreover, Washington DC reading tutors can also use a variety of teaching techniques to make your student's lessons more effective. For example, if your student needs help with reading comprehension, their instructor can guide them through an article or essay using techniques like previewing, predicting, and identifying the main idea and summarization. Since it's a one-on-one lesson, your student can go through these techniques in detail and their instructor can pause in between paragraphs to ask questions and make sure your student is able to follow the lesson.
Another great thing about Washington DC reading tutoring is that your child can ask as many questions as needed until they gain a deeper understanding of the topic they're trying to learn. In school, it can be hard to ask follow-up questions when your student can't make sense of a topic because they can easily become self-conscious and worry about what their classmates might think of their questions. During one-on-one lessons, your child has the freedom to ask and discuss important points with their mentor without worrying about taking too much time away from other students.
How can I fit Washington DC reading tutoring into my student's schedule?
If you are worried about how you can fit your student's private lessons into your busy schedule, you'll appreciate the fact that these lessons can all be done online through our proprietary Live Learning Platform. You can set the schedule of your student and we will do the hard work of finding an experienced mentor who is also able to conduct the lessons on that day.
To study with Washington DC reading tutors, all your student needs is a reliable internet connection so they can log into the platform and meet their instructor via video chat. They can conveniently work on their reading skills from home or online from libraries such as the Georgetown Public Library or the Watha T Daniel-Shaw Library.
Our platform has several features to make online learning efficient and effective. There's a shared document editor for collaborating on documents and a virtual whiteboard for providing additional reminders, notes, and cues to your student. All sessions with Washington DC reading tutoring instructors are also recorded on the platform, so it's easy to go back to a lesson if your student wants to review a piece of important advice they've learned from their instructor.
How can I get my student started with Washington DC reading tutors near me
Reach out to the educational consultants at Varsity Tutors so we can connect you with a qualified reading mentor as soon as possible. Whether you choose online or in-person lessons, your student will work with the best Washington DC reading tutors available.
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