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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

Shaan

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Shaan

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Shaan's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Computer Science A

I am a current undergraduate student at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering. I am pursuing a bachelor of science in engineering in mechanical engineering, a minor in computer science, and a certificate in innovation and entrepreneurship. As an engineer, I believe one of my greatest strengt...

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Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Tiffany

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Tiffany

Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
Tiffany's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
Algebra
Astronomy
Calculus

I started tutoring because I've always had a knack for explaining things to people, and I've gotten good feedback from students I've tutored as well as friends that I've helped. I've been tutoring math and science for a couple of years off and on, and hope to continue helping people because these ar...

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University of Miami

Bachelors, Architectural Engineering

Test Scores
GRE
165
Shauna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Shauna

Masters, Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Shauna's other Tutor Subjects
2nd-5th Grade Math
3rd-5th Grade Science
Biology
College Biology

I have a Master's degree in Public Health and Tropical Medicine from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University. I am currently working on my teacher's certificate and am certified to teach life sciences for grades 7-12 in the state of Texas. I have t...

Education

Tulane University of Louisiana

Masters, Public Health and Tropical Medicine

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelors, Biomedical Science

Alexander

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Alexander

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

Hello! My name is Alex, and I am a 3rd year student attending the University of British Columbia majoring in Statistics and Computer Science. I am looking to tutor students in the subjects of Mathematics, Programming, and Statistics. I believe that the process of learning is delicate. From introduci...

Education

University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science

Austin

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Austin

Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
Austin's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

Anyone can learn mathematics, but it is easy for students to get overwhelmed. Far too often, I hear people say "I hate math", convinced that they are bad at it. But what I've often found is that students simply need another way of viewing the problems. Sometimes, the student needs help breaking down...

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelors, Applied Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1430
Sarah

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sarah

Masters, Critical Studies (Fulbright Fellowship)
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
10th-12th Grade Reading
9th-12th Grade Writing
Adult Literacy
American Literature

I am multi-media artist and educator working at intersections of audio documentary, performance, and media literacy. I have worked with middle and high school students in a variety of settings and contexts, teaching visual and performing arts, journalism, politics, and art history in classrooms, mus...

Education

Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien

Masters, Critical Studies (Fulbright Fellowship)

University of Chicago

Bachelors, Anthropology and Visual Art

Nicole

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Nicole

Bachelors, American Sign Language and English Interpreting, History
Nicole's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

I am a graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University with a Master of Arts and a Master of Education in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education. My undergraduate studies were completed at Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in History and a Bachelor of Science in American Sign Language...

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Northeastern University

Bachelors, American Sign Language and English Interpreting, History

Teachers College at Columbia University - Masters in Education, Education

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education State Certified Teacher

Teri

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Teri

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Teri's other Tutor Subjects
Business
College English
College Level American Literature
Creative Writing

With a degree in Philosophy from the University of California, San Diego, I have worked as a writing tutor for six years at the college level. One of the greatest joys I have experienced is helping my students master the craft of writing. As a published author of poetry and short stories, as well as...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

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Alexis

College Essays Tutor • +22 Subjects

I began my tutoring career seven years ago while a Freshman at Georgetown University, where I majored in Spanish and Sociology. I initially tutored English (Grammar & Mechanics) assisted with drafting essays and lengthier papers for a variety of subjects, and helped my students to enhance their study skills.Tutoring soon became something I greatly enjoyed. I loved watching my students progress in their studies as they began to genuinely enjoy the learning process! Later in my career, I added Spanish as a subject that I tutored. I tutored students at the college level in Beginners and Intermediate Spanish.I was so happy to add Spanish to my repertoire of tutoring subjects because it is a personal favorite. Learning Spanish is fun and exciting! It has been an integral part of my life since when I first began learning it at the age of 14. However, I rapidly learned because I immersed myself in Spanish music, television, and culture. I also traveled to the Dominican Republic in the Fall of 2011 for a semester of study abroad.Since graduating with my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Georgetown University, I have continued to immerse myself in the Spanish language and use it as much as possible. Besides my interest in tutoring, I am also an avid singer. I have studied voice for about ten years now. I have sang at weddings and like to record professionally in my spare time.

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Robert

African History Tutor • +43 Subjects

Learning has been a constant part of my life. Ever since I was a little kid, I have enjoyed finding out new things about the world through books, videos, conversations, and experiences. As I have gotten older, my love of learning has grown to include a love of teaching..As a teacher, I have experience working with students from kindergarten to undergraduate, in subjects as diverse as STEM, the humanities, outdoor skills, climbing, and barista craft. While teaching, I try to meet my students where they are at, then get them to where they need to be by empathetically adapting to their learning styles while maintaining high expectations,

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Kevin

Algebra Tutor • +42 Subjects

I graduated from UC Davis with a BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor in Psychology. I plan to continue school and pursue a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. I have taught at many tutoring facilities including Chadbourne Elementary School and Hopkin's Junior High School in Fremont, UC Davis, and Yocha Dehe Wintun Academy. Many of the tutees I have taught range from elementary students to undergraduates. I am competent in basic arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, biology, and chemistry, but my favorite subject would have to be chemistry because I believe it is extremely relevant in many fields. My tutoring techniques are very versatile due to my experience from teaching in a classroom setting and private tutoring. In the classroom, my goal is to thoroughly cover the basics by drilling my tutees with lots of practice problems. I also try to facilitate group work, in order to stimulate critical thinking. In a private setting, my goal is to learn about my tutee's studying habits and weaknesses, so that I my design a regimen that ensure his or her success in the class. I try to impart to all my tutees about how important practice is when learning something new. Practice and repetition allows an individual to not only minimize mistakes, but it also gives them new insight on certain problems and on how a certain method can be applied to a different situation.Outside of academia, I have a wide range of hobbies. I like to play badminton competitively and hike though mountain trails. Instead of video games, I opt for playing board games with my friends; my favorites would be Settler's of Catan and Carcassonne. I also like to build and detail Gundam plastic models and have even founded a plastic model club in Davis to teach my techniques to others who were interested in the hobby. But what I love most is to learn new things every day. I would study scientific articles and read how scientists are finding new ways to treat certain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia, which I find very interesting.

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Julian

10th Grade Math Tutor • +52 Subjects

I graduated on December 2015 from the University of Tasmania - located in Australia - with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. I am now living in Houston enjoying Texas hospitality and hope to give back by passing on some knowledge of my own.I enjoy helping others do well in their studies. From high school through to university, I would often spend time with classmates and friends helping them with their homework (particularly math homework). During the last two years of my engineering degree, I was working as a Teaching Assistant (TA) running regular tutorials and lab sessions for first year classes of up to 70 students at a time. Despite this, I still prefer tutoring students one-on-one because from my experience this obtains the best academic results.The subjects I tutor are specifically math related, as that is my strongest field. It can range from basic Grade 4 math through to Calculus 1, including standardized test preparation. My favorite subjects to tutor are Algebra 1 & 2, pre-Calculus, and Calculus 1, because it's great to see students realize these subjects are not as hard as common perceptions make them out to be. Nothing beats having a student tell you that a subject they were previously struggling with is now a walk in the park!My hobbies include hiking, camping, table tennis, reading fiction novels, playing guitar, chess, and video games.

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Nnamdi

Algebra Tutor • +19 Subjects

Hi,I am happy to help any student struggling with Physics and Math, or any student who is just trying to have a jump start against their peers.I am a current graduate student with a B.S. in both Physics and in Math. I have the tools, resources, and methods that turned me from being the "tutored" to the tutor.I have an in-depth understanding of General Physics, allowing me to help those enrolled in courses ranging from High School level Physics to College level General Physics III.Concerning Mathematics, I can tutor on Math topics from K-12, up to College level Calculus I.I also have extensive knowledge on programming in Python, which I have applied to previous research projects. It is the go-to language for any student that wants to get their feet wet in programming.

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Stacia

ACT English Tutor • +45 Subjects

Hello! My name is Stacia, I teach a diverse range of classes and love illuminating light on the topic of essential life skills. My teaching experience has expanded to diverse learners from over 30 countries in the online learning environment. As a former Walt Disney World Cast Member, I was heavily immersed in the hospitality industry, and there, is where I developed key pillars of service excellence. I graduated from the University of Central Florida where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Event Management, a discipline that strongly influences my expertise in teaching others essential career and life skills. I had the unrivaled opportunity to work this amazing job while earning my degree in hospitality. I hold certifications in TESOL and TEFL in addition to my experience in teaching English as a second language to students abroad. A pivot in career and personal growth opportunities has brought my global classroom and family to Las Vegas, Nevada. I look forward to instructing your student to succeed in areas of English Language Arts and College preparation. See you in the classroom!

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Zak

Algebra Tutor • +8 Subjects

I know how it feels to struggle with a course and not be able to find someone to help you out, and I know how much of a difference a that help can make. I have a B.S. in Physics from Sam Houston State, and will be starting my Master's in Biotechnology at Texas A&M in fall 2018. I specialize in tutoring math and physics, both because they're my personal favorite subjects, and because I know many people struggle with those subjects. I believe that mastery of any subject is attainable and that it's just a matter of finding the right approach for each student.

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Devlon

Adult Literacy Tutor • +37 Subjects

Although I have master's degrees in voice and also teach violin and beginner guitar, music is not my only language. I can help you with writing, editing, public speaking, or remembering material for a test. I have taught English language arts for three years and specialize in grammar and writing. I can tutor any elementary subject and most middle school subjects. In my third year of college I learned study, comprehension, and memorizing skills that I wished I had been taught in first grade! Don't wait to learn how to learn!

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Shanna

Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects

I am a Special Education teacher that focuses in Mathematics. I also have a strong background with technology. I have been teaching for 21 years. I have a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Special Education.

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Insil

Korean Tutor • +1 Subjects

I majored in Korean language and literature at Hanyang University and completed my M.A. coursework at Hanyang Graduate school majoring in Korean Modern Literature. I also received a Master's degree at SUNY Binghamton in Comparative Literature major. I have worked in the social service/non-profit field for over 15 years and I have worked as a civil servant. In addition, I taught students Korean at Democracy Prep High School and Manhattan Korean School in NYC. I have been teaching Korean for a wide range of skill levels to all ages for many years, and am currently working at the Korean Society for advanced reading and discussion classes and advanced writing classes. I would like to meet diverse students and share my knowledge with them.

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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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