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4+ years
Candice
I am an English instructor dedicated to enriching the lives of my students. I hold a BA in English Language and Literature from The University of Chicago and an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School. Over the years, I have merged my love of language and literature with my long-standing commitm...
The New School
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
5+ years
I am a recent graduate of Tulane University. I received a B.A. in English (with a concentration in creative writing) as well as a B.A. in political science. I have extensive experience working as a tutor for a wide range of ages. I currently tutor international students ages 4-16 in English. For two...
Tulane University of Louisiana
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Omkar
I am a recent graduate of Rutgers University. I majored in Biomedical Engineering and Biomathematics. I love working with people and I love teaching as well. I believe I bring out the best in my students because I have the right attitude and mindset to help them understand the material.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering and Biomathematics

Certified Tutor
Tauqir
Reflecting on my educational experiences, I realize what a great impact teachers and mentors can have on students and the difference they can make in their lives. When I was in elementary school, I was struggling with 3rd grade math and science. It was frustrating because no matter how much I tried ...
American University of Antigua
PHD, Doctor of Medicine
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelors, English

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jordan
I have been working with kids since tutoring back in middle school until now serving as an elementary teacher. I have a passion for creating a work ethic within the children where they no longer believe in the phrase "I can't" but a "I can but it may take more work" mentality. My teaching philosophy...
University
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Asia
I am, Asia N. Hicks, a 2019 graduate from Winston-Salem State University (Bachelors of Science in Rehabilitation Studies) and a current Business Administration graduate student at Capella University. I am here to grow my experience in educating, as well as helping students grown in the areas they la...
Winston-Salem State University
Bachelor of Science, Rehabilitation Science

Certified Tutor
7+ years
Carlyle
I am a licensed financial services professional and have working in investment banking (including research) for many years. In addition, I have been tutoring test prep for specific standardized assessments for professional certifications (FINRA exams), admissions to undergraduate, graduate, and prof...
Northwestern University
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Shelbi
I am a High School math teacher. Currently I am teaching AP Calculus, Probability and Statistics, College Algebra, and Algebra II. I started tutoring while I was getting my Bachelors degree. I worked for the college tutoring students who needed help with their math classes. Since then I have been tu...
DePaul University
Master of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
University of Pikeville
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Ezriel
Do you dream of rocketing into a great law school and receiving an elite JD diploma? I can tutor you to reach the LSAT score you'll need. I received a 173 on my LSAT 99th percentile and I have a background in film, philosophy and politics. My BA is from Yale and I my MFA is from Brooklyn College.Stu...
Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema
Master of Fine Arts, Directing and Theatrical Production
Yale University
Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Doug
I have been an educational therapist for many years, tutoring reading, writing, and mathematics to students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia and ADHD. Many of my students are both intellectually gifted and have a learning disability. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of ...
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
PHD, Psychology
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Bachelors, Psychology
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Michelle
Algebra Tutor • +11 Subjects
I'm a student at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. Next year I'm planning on pursuing a PhD in Evolutionary Anthropology at IU or Rutgers University. This year I'm working primarily as a math tutor, for any level of math from middle school through calculus. I know that there are a lot of bright students who feel left behind in math class, and end up feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. I'm here to help! Together we can go over the background concepts, until you feel comfortable and really understand the problem (not just the answer). If you need help understanding your math homework, please contact me!In college I minored in German, as well as spending a full year abroad in Germany. This was a great opportunity for me to become fluent in German. I would love to tutor any level of German, from beginner to advanced. I also studied Latin at my university and would be more than willing to help students with Latin!
Jina
Biology Tutor • +8 Subjects
I am a recent graduate of Hofstra University and will be continuing on to medical school in the fall of 2015. I was a biology and Japanese language major, as well as a biochemistry minor. I tutored biology for most of my undergraduate career and thoroughly enjoyed it. Tutoring is one of my passions because I love learning and want to show others the joys of learning too. I think one of the greatest things as a tutor is seeing the face of someone you are tutoring when they have a "eureka" moment. Although most of my tutoring experience has been in biology, I love reading and so am happy to tutor in verbal reasoning or any similar subject. I look forward to working with all of you!
Sydnee
Algebra Tutor • +14 Subjects
I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, working toward a degree in biochemistry with a minor in biology. I have one year of experience tutoring college students in biology and chemistry in a walk-in tutoring center called the AARC. I have also coached an inner-city youth soccer team, so I have experience with teaching younger kids in a sometimes challenging setting. My personal teaching philosophy includes helping students develop skills that they can use in their future academic endeavors, as well as assisting them with the class they're currently struggling in.
Ana
Arithmetic Tutor • +24 Subjects
Each one of us learns differently. My mission is to uncover the right paths to make it easier for you. I am especially sensitive to preferred learning styles and my strength is in personalizing instruction to fit my students requests and needs. You can be, you can do, you can learn whatever it is that you believe you can.I am a teacher+tutor+coach+guide+mentor. I have worked with 2000+ children, teenagers, and adults from all over the world and spent 15 years teaching in public (elementary through high) schools. I have taught a large range of subjects and developed activities, materials, and curriculum in order to foster progress and dedication of all my students. My personal passion is connecting with people throughout the world and I specialize in language acquisition and cultural awareness. I communicate easily and effectively in Spanish (as well as in English) and also have proficiency in French, Italian, and Portuguese.I will be honored to help you be and do your best.
Matthew
10th Grade Reading Tutor • +46 Subjects
After spending ten years away on the East Coast, I am excited to be home in Texas getting my PhD in Middle Eastern Literature at the University of Texas at Austin. I am previously a graduate of American University in Washington DC, with a BA in International Relations. After graduating, I spent two years in Istanbul, Turkey teaching academic Reading and Writing at a preparatory program at a private university. Upon returning to the United States, I worked for a hip new language school in Brooklyn teaching Spanish, French, and Arabic. I love sharing my passion for foreign language and literature, and I seized every opportunity to take my lessons outside of the classroom with Spanish scavenger hunts, French cheese tastings, and Arabic window shopping.Besides the new cultures and experiences that learning a foreign language brings, it helps improve reading and writing skills in your native language as well. Along with Spanish, French, and Arabic, I also tutor academic Reading and Writing. I believe that English and foreign language learning reinforce one another. Whether ordering baklava in Arabic, or answering vocabulary questions on the SAT, language is all about taking a step back and understanding the communicative tools you have to work with.When not studying medieval poetry, I love to bike around Austin and work on the mini-farm in our backyard, complete with chickens!
Hannah
AP Chinese Language and Culture Tutor • +7 Subjects
Twelve years ago, I did not know a single word of Chinese. I started my first lesson at age 18, and struggled through that first year. Gradually, I rose to the top of my Chinese class and graduated with highest honors.I have lived in China the past 8 years. In that time, I have completed a Master's in Chinese and have a trove of life experiences: making sales, running focus groups, holding events, coaching frisbee, forging friendships -- all in China, all in Mandarin. I am fully fluent in reading, writing, and spoken Mandarin, but more importantly, I have an up-to-date understanding on how to interact with Chinese people today.I want to emphasize that I was not a "natural" language learner. I do not think there is such thing as "natural" language learners. I have found from my own experience that patience, hard work, and a sense of humor make all the difference in learning a difficult thing such as Mandarin.In terms of teaching, I like to use as many real-life situations as possible, to bring the language to life. Learning a language is hard, but it should always be inspiring.
Jess
American Sign Language Tutor • +1 Subjects
I am a graduate of Caldwell University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media Studies. I also plan on pursuing my Associate's Degree in American Sign Language Interpreting, to obtain my certification as an American Sign Language Interpreter. Since graduation, I have been working for Babe Ruth League, INC as the National Softball Commissioner. In this position, I coordinate events for youth softball programs across the globe through grassroots initiatives and tournaments; having worked in youth sports for over seven years as a coach, mentor, and board member. I am very passionate about creating an excitement for learning for students of all ages! I currently tutor American Sign Language exclusively. Throughout college, I worked as a tutor in this subject and have studied the material extensively for over eight years. I am very passionate about this because I believe that everyone should have a basic understanding of American Sign Language for communicating with people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. The more that we open our minds to the knowledge of understanding this wonderful language, the more we can understand how to relate to those around us. I like to engage my students by using music to translate lyrics into Sign and encourage them to increase their vocabulary skills on a daily basis. I have been taught by both deaf and hearing professors and I make a point to stay updated on signs that have become outdated or updated. In my spare time, I enjoy outdoor activities such as running, rock climbing, swimming and cycling. I myself continue to practice and learn American Sign Language to grow in my knowledge of the subject.
Abdullah
ACT Math Tutor • +19 Subjects
Hello! I recently completed my BA in Economics with a minor in Mathematics from Virginia Tech. On my downtime, I tutor math, and I have experience tutoring pre-algebra to calculus and beyond. I also tutor for the SAT/ACT/GRE. My hobbies include playing soccer, hiking, and reading; and from time to time, I dabble in learning the piano, although I am not very good at it. Looking forward to working with you!
Samuel
SAT Reading Tutor • +21 Subjects
I am a recent graduate of Bard College, where I studied Written Arts and Arabic. I wrote a 70,000 word novel as my senior thesis, and I am now attempting to have it published. I love cooking, and in the past I worked as a cook in a restaurant. I also worked as manual laborer for a landscape company, but, unfortunately, that did not lead to a love of gardening. I am an avid reader of all genres, and I love movies and TV as well. I love to travel , and I love languages, although my fluency in anything but English is questionable.
Connor
Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +16 Subjects
I believe that writing is vital to empowerment and expression. Everyone has a voice and learning how to utilize that voice to communicate your ideas is just as useful outside the classroom as it is inside. I've seen the positive effects of writing, and they inspire me to continue teaching. My approach to helping students utilize their voice begins with an understanding of the context in which they're learning: what is the class's content? What are the assignment's expectations? Where are the strengths? Where are the weaknesses? How can we leverage the strengths to compensate for the weaknesses? And, maybe most importantly, what's the student's learning style? As for me, I received a Bachelor of Science in Writing from Grand Valley State University in 2018. I enjoy reading, writing, and playing video games in my free time.
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Reading intervention is targeted, personalized instruction designed to help students who struggle with foundational reading skills like phonics, fluency, decoding, and comprehension. Students may benefit from reading intervention if they're reading below grade level, have difficulty sounding out words, struggle to understand what they read, or have been identified with dyslexia or other reading-based learning differences.
Research on 1-on-1 instruction shows that personalized tutoring can significantly accelerate reading progress by allowing tutors to diagnose specific skill gaps and address them directly, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Effective reading intervention tutors begin by assessing a student's current reading level across multiple areas: phonemic awareness, decoding skills, sight word recognition, fluency, and comprehension. They may use informal assessments, oral reading samples, and conversations with the student to pinpoint exactly where the breakdown is happening.
Once a tutor understands whether a student struggles with sounding out words, reading too slowly, comprehending text, or a combination of these, they can design personalized instruction that targets those specific gaps rather than reteaching skills the student has already mastered.
Tutors work to complement classroom instruction by understanding the reading curriculum, standards, and expectations your student's school uses. They can reinforce what's being taught in class while also filling in foundational gaps that may be holding your student back.
For example, if a school is introducing chapter books but your student still struggles with decoding, a tutor can work on decoding strategies while simultaneously building confidence with age-appropriate texts. This two-pronged approach helps students keep pace with grade-level content while solidifying the skills they need.
Reading intervention tutors use research-based strategies tailored to each student's needs. These may include:
- Phonics and decoding: Systematic instruction in letter-sound relationships and blending sounds into words
- Fluency work: Repeated reading of texts at appropriate levels to build speed and expression
- Comprehension: Pre-reading strategies, questioning techniques, and graphic organizers to help students understand and retain what they read
- Vocabulary building: Direct instruction and practice with words students encounter in texts
Tutors adjust these strategies based on how the student responds, ensuring instruction stays effective and engaging.
Reading progress depends on the severity of the student's struggles and how frequently they receive instruction. Students often show improvement in fluency and confidence within a few weeks of consistent tutoring, while foundational skill development (like phonics mastery) may take several months.
The key is consistency—students who work with a tutor 2-3 times per week typically see faster gains than those meeting less frequently. With personalized intervention and regular practice, many students can narrow the gap between their reading level and grade-level expectations significantly over a school year.
Excellent reading intervention tutors combine strong foundational knowledge of reading science with the ability to make learning engaging and pressure-free. They should understand the sequential nature of reading skills, recognize the signs of learning differences like dyslexia, and know how to diagnose where a student's reading breaks down.
Beyond expertise, the best tutors are patient, flexible, and skilled at building student confidence. They celebrate small wins, adjust pace and approach based on student response, and can explain reading concepts in ways that make sense to each individual learner.
With effective reading intervention, students typically experience improvements in decoding accuracy, reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence. Many students report that reading feels less frustrating and more enjoyable when they finally understand the patterns and skills that unlock texts.
Beyond scores and levels, personalized instruction helps students develop independence as readers. When they understand how to approach unfamiliar words and comprehend text, they're equipped to tackle reading challenges on their own—a skill that supports success across all subjects.
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