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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

Brooke

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Brooke

Bachelors, Theatre
Brooke's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
AP United States History

I am graduate of Tulane University with Bachelors in Arts with a focus on Theatre. During and after college, I worked in children's theatre, bringing Shakespeare to the schools in New Orleans. I then moved to Texas and began teaching 5th grade science. Doing this allowed me bring a "whole" approach ...

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Tulane University of Louisiana

Bachelors, Theatre

Test Scores
ACT
31
Amber

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Amber

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Amber's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

My goal as an educator is to first form a relationship with my students built on mutual trust and respect. I believe everyone can learn, but individuals learn in different ways. Through a love of learning, I guide cheer, motive and inspire my students to meet their goals.

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Lenoir-Rhyne University

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Nathan

Certified Tutor

Nathan

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Nathan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Chemistry
Chemistry
College Chemistry

Hello There! I'm Nathan and I tutor, which means I help you get so good at whatever you're learning that someday you won't even need me anymore! By focusing on study skills in addition to the topic at hand you will learn how to learn. I love math and chemistry and am enthusiastic about teaching the ...

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Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Marah

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Marah

Master of Science, Biology, General
Marah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
Biology

I believe that organization and a good work ethic will lead anyone to success. I love working with students and excel at explaining difficult topics in terms that anyone can understand. I love the sciences and hold a BS in Biochemistry from Northeastern University and an MS in Biology from Georgia T...

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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Master of Science, Biology, General

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemisty

Gayle

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Gayle

Master of Arts, Social Studies Teacher Education
Gayle's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

I have a Master's of Art in Teaching from Lewis and Clark College (2006) and I live in Portland, OR. My undergrad degree is in History. I am a retired (but still licensed) special education teacher. I am certified to teach SpEd, Social Studies, and ELA for K-12. I have tutored adults who are studyin...

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Lewis & Clark College

Master of Arts, Social Studies Teacher Education

Portland State University

Bachelor of Science, History

Eden

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Eden

Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
Eden's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

As a professional tutor of 10 years, I have learned to be very adaptable to different learning styles. Everyone has different educational needs and my primary goal is to have students understand concepts on a deep, cognitive level. Because of this goal, I cater all of my sessions individually to fit...

Education

Montclair State University

Bachelor in Arts, Social Work

Montclair State University

non degree, Psychology

Karl

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Karl

Masters, Educational Technology
Karl's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
College Algebra
Elementary School Math
Geometry

My thirty plus years as a teacher/trainer gives me the experience to be able to reach students with different learning styles and needs.

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Malone University

Masters, Educational Technology

College of Wooster

Bachelors, Mathematics

Ruth

Certified Tutor

Ruth

Bachelors, Public Health
Ruth's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Elementary School
Elementary School Math

I am a Jersey native and recent graduate of Rutgers University with a BS in Public Health. In college, I tutored middle school students in math and language arts at New Brunswick Middle School. I became very familiar with each student's learning style and leveraged their own strengths to maximize th...

Education

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Bachelors, Public Health

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Elias

Adult Literacy Tutor • +47 Subjects

I recently graduated from Washington University in St. Louis but am a Brooklyn native and an alumni of Stuyvesant high school. I have been tutoring since my senior year of high school and have always found it to be fun, engaging and rewarding. I have extensive experience with test prep (primarily SAT and LSAT), but have tutored all ages in a variety of subjects including chemistry, physics, trig, history, English, Spanish, and many others. Looking forward to meeting new students and helping as much as I can!In the rest of my life, I love to hike, I listen to a ton of music, and enjoy reading, spending time with friends and playing sports. I plan on attending law school in the next few years and hope to eventually work as a public defender.

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Liza

College English Tutor • +8 Subjects

Though I hail from north Texas, I attended Principia College, a small liberal arts institution in Illinois. There, I earned my Bachelor of Arts in English, with an emphasis in literary studies. As a student and Postgraduate Teaching Intern, I gained a great deal of tutoring experience in writing and literature. I took a rigorous training course to become a tutor for Principia's writing center my junior year, and thereafter served as a peer Writing Tutor, helping students with papers in a variety of subjects, for a year and a half. After graduating, I continued to tutor students writing literature papers as a teaching assistant for the College's English department for a year. Now that I'm back in Texas, running a small student residence near UT, I'm grateful that I get to continue tutoring! I absolutely love working with students and seeing them grow as writers and thinkers. I work from the basis that all my students are capable of successfully completing any task or assignment given to them, and I serve to share tools and strategies that will help them do so, while also showing them much support and compassion. When I'm not working, I'm most likely cycling, reading and writing at the park, or exploring new foods and places around town.

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Priya

Business Tutor • +25 Subjects

I love teaching and working with students and I take great satisfaction in watching their scores and confidence level increase as we continue to work together! I have tutored kids as part of a community outreach program. The children I've tutored have shown sharp improvements in their grades and understanding of substantive material. I find it incredibly rewarding.

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Destiny

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +23 Subjects

I am energetic and passionate about learning; I would love to share this passion with you! I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a prospective law student at NYU Law School as of Fall 2017.Fun Facts:My favorite subjects have always been English, French and Biology. Before I decided to major in International Relations and French, I was accepted to university as an Environmental Science major!I love to travel, and have been to almost 30 countries! I have lived in Ireland, France, the USA and Nigeria.Outside of education, my hobbies are mostly outdoor activities. I love camping, hiking, running, kayaking, and rock climbing.I love food.

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Patrick

1st Grade Math Tutor • +52 Subjects

I am passionate about helping students because I believe that it is incredibly important to learn how to take information from the classroom and apply it practically and critically to the world we all live in. By taking content learned in class and placing it in the context of real-life situations, all while collaboratively working with students, I believe students will not only be able to retain content better, but appreciate how such content informs the way we live, and how we can use that content to address and solve complex real-world issues.I studied at Florida International University, receiving two Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Religious Studies. I went on to receive a Masters of Science degree in Psychology, specializing in Mental Health Counseling. During and after my masters degree, I interned as a staff clinician, working to provide one-on-one mental health counseling services to children ages 6-18, as well as to college students attending FIU. After completing my internship, I made the decision to switch to pastoral counseling; Im currently in the process of completing a biblical counseling certificate, and currently serve as part of the pastoral care staff at my church. My experience working individually with students of various ages and helping them to understand complex concepts has honed many of the skills I take with me into tutoring. I currently tutor elementary, middle school, high school, and college students in various subjects, including reading in English, essay editing, psychology, religious studies, and geography.Apart from my academic pursuits, I love playing the piano and guitar, and singing; I particularly enjoy soul, R&B, and indie rock music. I also enjoy playing video games and addictively watching various TV shows.

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Michael

ACT Reading Tutor • +20 Subjects

I graduated from the College of New Jersey in 2007 majoring in History and Secondary Education. After graduation, I travelled extensively to see the country and world that I would one day be teaching about. After teaching English as a foreign language in the Republic of Georgia for a year, I returned home to my native New Jersey to enter the next phase of my life and career. I currently teach history and social studies at the high school level. I have always loved to teach and to discuss new topics with students.

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Kerri

College English Tutor • +39 Subjects

Hi! I am a graduate of the University of Central Florida. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and communication with a minor in creative writing. For the past decade, I have been teaching and tutoring children ages 4-16, and I love knowing that I am helping them become more confident, competent learners. I strongly believe in positive reinforcement and utilizing enthusiasm and excitement to foster learning, and I think that creating a comfortable and encouraging environment for children who are struggling is key to their success. I am all about high fives and positive energy, and I love watching improvement and confidence gained through small victories that gradually blossom into big achievements.

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Marianna

ACT Prep Tutor • +43 Subjects

I am currently enrolled in Brooklyn College's Coordinated BA/MD program with the SUNY Downstate School of Medicine considering a double major in Chemistry and Psychology and double minors in Biochemistry and History.I have been tutoring for approximately 3 years now and truly enjoy it. I have past experiences tutoring students in levels of math up to college calculus (including preparation for advanced placement and regents examinations). Additionally, I have tutored World and United States History (including preparation for advanced placement and regents examinations) as well as preparation for the SAT and ACT.I find tutoring to be a very rewarding experience not just for myself but for my students- especially when I see the "light bulb" go off in someone's head and a concept that has been giving difficulties is finally understood! My teaching approach is very flexible and catered to the individual that I am working with because I believe that everyone has their own preferences and different learning styles. I try to present information in an engaging and simple way and often in more than one way for a better understanding.

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Aleecia

English Tutor • +5 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Baylor University with a degree in Corporate Communications. I am fluent in ASL. I tutor middle school and high school students in writing. I know how challenging writing can be, as well as the importance of excellent writing skills. Writing skills are essential in conveying your message within the higher education environment. The writing level of any student can always improve, as enhancing these skills will help achieve higher education goals.

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Jasma

College English Tutor • +11 Subjects

I am a graduate of Texas A&M University in College Station. I received my Bachelors of Arts in English. Since graduation, I have worked as an after school coordinator, kindergartner teacher, middle school reading teacher, and reading specialist for a middle school. I am passionate about reading and English. I have experience working with struggling readers and preparing students for the reading and writing STAAR test. I believe that each child has the talents to learn; it is up to the tutor/teacher to help find that talent within the child. I try to make learning fun and ensure students that the things they may struggle with academically can be improved with practice. In my spare time I enjoy reading, zumba, cooking, and traveling.

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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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