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Candice

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Candice

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Candice's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SSAT- Elementary Level

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...

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The New School

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, English

McKenna

Certified Tutor

5+ years

McKenna

Bachelor in Arts, English
McKenna's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

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...

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Tulane University of Louisiana

Bachelor in Arts, English

Heather

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Heather

Master of Arts, Secondary Education
Heather's other Tutor Subjects
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP Human Geography
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History

"The expert in anything was once a beginner." As a graduate of Adelphi University I received my Masters degree in Secondary Education and my teaching certification in Social Studies. I have worked with students ages 14-21 with various skill sets and backgrounds. Learning is a skill that continues th...

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Adelphi University

Master of Arts, Secondary Education

Adelphi University

Bachelor in Arts, History

Seong Shin

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Seong Shin

Doctor of Philosophy, Music Performance
Seong's other Tutor Subjects
Korean
Languages

As a native Korean, I can help any problems or questions you might have with your Korean study. I am very excited to work with you!I did my undergraduate and Master's degree in Seoul, Korea, and Doctorate at UW- Madison. Korean is my mother language, and I am fluent in English.

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Chugye University for Arts

Bachelor in Arts, Voice and Opera

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Doctor of Philosophy, Music Performance

Monica

Certified Tutor

Monica

Master of Divinity, Religious Studies
Monica's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
English
English Grammar and Syntax
ESL/ELL

I love working with students. I find each student's interests and motivations in school very interesting. I have studied at Yale University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Troy University. I have two master's degrees, one in Divinity and one in Applied Linguistics. My bachelor's degree...

Education

Yale University

Master of Divinity, Religious Studies

The University of Alabama

Masters in Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Troy University

Bachelor of Science, English

Brett

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Brett

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Brett's other Tutor Subjects
Creative Writing
Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
Elementary School
Elementary School English

I am an accomplished English Language Arts Instructor with seventeen years of teaching experience. I am a three-time Teacher of the Year recipient who has spent my entire teaching career facilitating students in their journey to embrace the art of writing as a primary pathway to communication and a ...

Education

Rollins Hamilton Holt School

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Elizabeth

Master of Science, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

I have a Master degree in English and am licensed in K-12 to teach ESL. My specialty includes helping children develop their vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. I have 10 years of experiences working with elementary students and 2 years tutoring English to students of all ages.

Education

CUNY City College

Master of Science, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

CUNY Brooklyn College

Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education

Nathan

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Nathan

Masters, Asian Studies
Nathan's other Tutor Subjects
AP European History
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History
AP US History

I recently retired from the US Army after 17 years as an analyst and adviser on Northeast Asian policy. I hold a BA in Japanese Language and Government/International Relations from Notre Dame, an MA in Asian Studies from the University of Hawaii, and am currently working on PhD in Japanese History a...

Education

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Masters, Asian Studies

University of Notre Dame

Bachelors, Japanese Language & Government & International Relations

Test Scores
GRE
168
Thomas

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Thomas

Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy
Thomas's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
ACT Writing

As much as I see myself as a qualified, knowledgeable tutor, I think it's just as important for me to motivate, lead, inspire, and mentor my students. Do you have test anxiety? Math anxiety, specifically? Is it difficult for you to create, organize, and execute a study plan? Or do you simply want st...

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Duke University

Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy

University of Rhode Island

Bachelors, Political Science & German

Logan

Certified Tutor

Logan

PHD, Physiology
Logan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Biology
Cell Biology
College Biology

I am from Santa Monica, California where I attended Santa Monica High School. I attended the University of California at Berkeley for four years obtaining my undergraduate degree in Integrative Biology with departmental honors. I attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine in the PhD pr...

Education

University of Louisville

PHD, Physiology

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelors, Cell Biology

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Mady

ACT Prep Tutor • +29 Subjects

I grew up in Leawood, Kansas and attended Blue Valley North High School. During my time there I became very involved as debate captain, DECA president, and the president of the Political Science club. Currently, I attend the University of Kansas and am a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. I am passionate about improving the university for everyone and that is where my involvement in Student Senate comes in. I have an extensive background in math, science and the humanities from both university and high school. In the future, I plan to attend law school or a Master’s program in public policy or international relations.I discovered I enjoy tutoring while helping my younger brother with his homework and tutoring my friends for the ACT. Empowering people with knowledge is extremely rewarding because they can apply it to succeed. I love learning about everything. There is so much out there to learn about if you pursue it.

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Tegan

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +13 Subjects

Hello all! I am Tegan, an undergraduate at Rice University majoring in Biosciences on the pre-med track. Throughout high school and college, I have realized that the key to a successful academic career is having educators that are truly invested in a student's education. Enthusiastic instructors created exciting and engaging lessons which led to more motivated students. With my experience tutoring middle school students and adult ESL learners, I aimed to be patient with student concerns and hold a positive attitude while teaching, embodying the supportive culture I thrived in. During tutoring sessions, I hope to instill in students confidence in the material and to take ownership of their learning.I have experience tutoring junior high students Algebra 1 and 2 for 6 months. This was in a small group setting of 2-3 for an hour once a week.As a biosciences major, I have taken a multitude of biology courses and have a passion for understanding the "why" to life. Through my studies and developed study strategies, I can help students with their AP Biology Exams.I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you all. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or feedback!

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Brittney

Academic Coaching Tutor • +24 Subjects

Brittney Johnson is the CEO of Fervent Financial LLC whose passion is to teach, coach, and empower everyday people and children on personal finances to include: budgeting, how to save, how to get out of debt, and the importance of an emergency fund.Brittney believes that many people are ignorant to basic money management skills and therefore struggle and keep going around the hamster wheel making the same financial mistakes. Brittney decided to pursue her dream and is already making a difference in the world.Before the Lord called Brittney to start Fervent Financial she worked for the intelligence community as well as KPMG, where she budgeted million dollar programs, audited various government agencies, and led several process improvement initiatives.Since a child Brittney has had the teachers mantle roaring on the inside of her. She would teach her younger cousins to read, write, and tutor them in math. Brittney began budgeting as a child when her parents made her write and plan out how she would spend her allowance money. In her youth, Brittney was a Student Ambassador traveling the world promoting peace and using her leadership skills to make a difference in the world. As Brittney grew she started helping her family and friends understand money. Brittney is a Certified Financial Education Instructor, Personal Finance Coach, Ramseys Solutions Master Financial Coach, Bookkeeper for small businesses, mentor of young women in her community, and the Director of Finance and Administration at Rain Fire Ministries International.Brittney holds a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from North Carolina A&T State University and a Masters in Accountancy from Gardner Webb University. Brittney is currently pursuing her certification to become a Financial Planner, to further her knowledge and skills as a finance professional.When she's not working she loves to write various stories by painting the world and experiences through her eyes. Whether it is about love, friendship, faith, or random thoughts; she inspires all who read her writing.While traveling the world, Brittney was able to touch so many lives by lending a helping hand and opening her heart to others. With her bubbly personality, she is able to win so many hearts through mentoring and volunteering.By pursuing her purpose and investing in her passion, she hopes her experiences help others navigate this thing called life.

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DeVonya

Adult Literacy Tutor • +23 Subjects

I have a passion for teaching and learning. With great pleasure, I have served for twenty years in various teaching and leadership roles. During my tenure, I have had the opportunity to serve as an Early Intervention Program (EIP) teacher, Teacher Support Specialist, Literacy Coach, English Language Arts Department Chair, Professional Learning Developer/Presenter, Curriculum Designer, and Consultant.Ultimately, my goal is to identify your instructional needs and objectives and help you reach academic success.

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Yi

ACT Prep Tutor • +86 Subjects

I was born and raised in China where I got a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. Then I came to the U.S. for graduate study. I have taught Mandarin, high school math and science as a tutor for over 4 years, and college-level chemistry as a TA for 2 years. I am also a part-time writer with more than 20 op-eds published in Chinese-language newspapers and websites.

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Anita

ACT Prep Tutor • +30 Subjects

Hello! My name is Anita and I am a biomedical engineering student at Texas A&M University as well as an incoming medical student. My senior year of high school, I got into MIT and have always loved math and science, so my favorite subjects to tutor include physics, chemistry, algebra, and other STEM subjects. I have experience tutoring mostly SAT, where I've helped students gain scores of 1550+, and I myself scored a 1580 on the exam as well as a 35 on the ACT.

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Ashley

Business Tutor • +15 Subjects

Ashley Walicki (M.S. in Human Resource Management, Eastern Michigan University) is an Instructor who effectively teaches based on over 15 years of professional Human Resources experience (public and private sector) providing real-life application of HR practices, policies and theories. Her teaching philosophy includes fostering a learning environment that is conducive to open communication and collaboration among students in the classroom. Her goal as an Instructor and HR processional is not only to teach the curriculum and provide examples from her HR professional roles, but to also ensure that her students successfully complete the course by keeping a pulse on her students and assisting where applicable.

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Douglas

Algebra Tutor • +13 Subjects

I am someone who has always loved helping people learn. Watching another person undergo the "AHA" moment is one of the best experiences, I believe, someone can have.I have taught briefly at the high school level and assisted at the graduate level, and I have found that I am skilled at adjusting and catering my teaching abilities to students with different past experiences that require different ways of learning. I am currently a practicing biostatistician and a PhD student in biostatistics at the University of Massachusetts, at Amherst.I am excited about the opportunity to help others learn.

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Meenu

Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects

Hi! My name is Meenu and currently I am a 4th-year student at the School of Architecture at Syracuse University. I plan to get my B. Arch and M. Arch to become a professor in the field, and pursue a personal design career on the side. I have taught at Kumon Learning Center for almost 5 years and have plenty of experience tutoring students with SAT test preparation. In addition, I have taken over 10 years in fine arts training and am thrilled to offer to teach drawing in fine arts. Although I can teach a range of subjects, I am most excited about teaching all levels of mathematics, writing, SAT test prep, and fine arts; including drawing. I am also willing to provide additional course material and address questions/concerns.

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Max

ACT Prep Tutor • +18 Subjects

I am from New Haven, CT and graduated from Hamden Hall Country Day School last year. I am now a freshman at Emory University where I am double majoring in Psychology and Economics. If you're anything like me, you might also be a terrible test taker. I get so nervous when I sit down for standardized tests that I can barely think of the answer. Tests are not my strong suit, but I believe that works to my advantage as a tutor. When I began studying for the ACT and taking practice tests, I was having difficulty improving my original score. I spent months working with a tutor and skipped countless baseball practices just to go home and aimlessly review old material. I consistently scored in the low 30s, so when the real test came around, I was pretty confident. Let's just say it didn't go as planned. I generally scored high on the English and Math, but always had trouble with the Reading and Science sections. The questions I got wrong in those sections were quite similar, yet I would get the same type of questions wrong on each subsequent test. Once I figured out my own strategies to approaching specific questions and improving my time management skills, I grew comfortable sitting in those desks for three hours. I finally began hitting that 99th percentile mark.The most invaluable part I believe to the college application is the essay portion. I can teach you guys some of the ways I approach the Supplements and Personal Statement to creatively show your voice. I think about it as a party: if you're at a party with one hundred people and someone can identify you based on something you wrote in your essay, then it is most likely a strong essay. One of Emory's essay prompts asked students to write about their favorite fiction or nonfiction work, and I submitted a piece about Two, and a Half Men that I'd never thought would be included in my college application. I later met the admissions officer who read my application and she recognized my name because of that essay.I tutored seven students for the ACT during the summer before my freshman year. I can also help with Math, Econ, English, and editing papers. Feel free to reach out!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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