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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

Raven

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Raven

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Raven's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
Algebra
College Application Essays
Elementary School Math

I am a recent graduate from the University of North Texas with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Now, I am headed to Baylor University to begin an accelerated second bachelor's degree program in nursing. I have an extensive background in theatre, dance, and even pageantry. I am well versed in all t...

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University of North Texas

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Stephanie

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Stephanie

Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
Stephanie's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
AP Psychology
Biology
Clinical Psychology

I'm a clinical psychologist recently out of grad school. I'm passionate about teaching, test prep, and coaching. I look forward to working with you.

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SUNY at Binghamton

Master of Science, Clinical Laboratory Science

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

SUNY at Binghamton

Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology

Jonah

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jonah

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, General
Jonah's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Writing
Algebra
Math

I am currently studying Computer Engineering and Computer Science at Northeastern University. I have always loved the sciences, and through my courses in college I have also gained a huge appreciation for math, and especially calculus. I find that teaching concepts I've learned is the best way to tr...

Education

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, General

Test Scores
ACT
35
Christian

Certified Tutor

Christian

Bachelor in Arts, English
Christian's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Writing
American Literature
College Application Essays

Part of the reason I love teaching is because I love learning. I have always wanted to be a teacher because of the opportunity to work with other people. My teaching experience includes working with students at private day and boarding schools, public schools, and after school programs. In each of t...

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Amherst College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1430
Margaret

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Margaret

Master of Arts, Creative Writing
Margaret's other Tutor Subjects
Creative Writing
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

A BA in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis campus, a BS degree in Elementary Education from St. Cloud State University and a Masters of Arts in Liberal Studies with an emphasis on Writing, from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN are where I received my formal education. E...

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Hamline University

Master of Arts, Creative Writing

University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus

Bachelor in Arts, Clinical Child Psychology

Ted

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ted

Master of Arts, Ed leadership/admin.
Ted's other Tutor Subjects
Anthropology
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP European History
AP Human Geography

I am a graduate of both Georgian Court University and Kean University. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, a teaching certification for K-12, and a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership and Administration. I have been teaching World History, World Geography, and U.S. History f...

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Georgian Court University

Master of Arts, Ed leadership/admin.

Kean University

Bachelor in Arts, History

Madison

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Madison

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Madison's other Tutor Subjects
English
Essay Editing
High School Writing
Public Speaking

I am a junior at the University of Pennsylvania. I am a Philosophy, Politics and Economics major and minor in Africana Studies.I am a patient, enthusiastic, and personable person who enjoys working with students to impart my love of learning to them.While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
ACT
32
Carolyn

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Carolyn

Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
Carolyn's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
AP Research
Art
Earth Science

Be the teacher that makes students excited to learn everyday!!!!I have attended Middle Tennessee State University and Northcentral University. I have my EDS degree and working toward my Doctoral degree.I have 2-3 years of tutoring experience. I have tutored students from Prek to 4th grade. I am more...

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Northcentral University

Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education

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Sobur

10th Grade Math Tutor • +39 Subjects

I started my career attending a military high school in Nigeria where I learned basic discipline such as being timely, planning my schedule, and leadership skills. I then proceeded to a 6th form school where I obtained an Advanced Level Certificate in chemistry, mathematics, and physics from the Cambridge university examination board in Nigeria. After my 6th form education, I moved to New York and started college at BMCC. I spent about three semesters at BMCC then I transferred to City College where I intend to obtain a bachelors degree in bio-medical engineering. My future aspiration after my BSC is to go to graduate school for my masters and PHD at Princeton University. I also intend to join the United States Army where I plan to practice my bio-medical profession by helping the disabled veterans. I took particular interest in math back in Nigeria where I tutored students preparing them for their GED exam. I also volunteered with New York Cares (NYC), and I tutored in projects like computer training for adult and math games for middle and junior school students. Volunteering at NYC helped improve my teaching skills and expose me to knowing how and why students are scared of math. My approach to tutoring has basically been student dependent where I work at the student's pace and ensure accurate learning in my teaching sessions. Also I make math feel like its alive by using life examples and approach. I love playing soccer and watching movies at my free time.

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Mason

ACT Science Tutor • +15 Subjects

I'm a first-year medical student at McGovern (UT Houston) Medical School. I graduated from Louisiana State University in 2018, where I received my Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and a minor in chemistry. I offer tutoring for science courses, including biology, chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, anatomy/physiology, and more, as these are the subjects that I am most passionate about. Considering that I am still a student myself, a strong skill of mine is connecting with my students and breaking down complicated subjects in a way that they can understand. In my spare time, I enjoy watching and playing sports, reading, playing video games, and working out at a local gym.

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Antoine

Arithmetic Tutor • +17 Subjects

My name is Antoine, and I love teaching. I first garnered my love for teaching through the organization 4-H, which uses non-traditional teaching methods, namely experiential learning. I love planning and implementing fun educational workshops in any subject, but especially those I'm passionate about.I have taught courses in music, leadership, biology, through formal settings, and numerous other subjects in a non-traditional settings. I substitute teach, particularly math subjects, but am flexible in which subjects I will approach. I love when I get to substitute and actually continue a lesson for a series of classes, and not just give busy work for them to do until their teacher returns the next day.Tutoring is fun because I get to connect with a student on their level and make the subject matter relevant to them; no matter how frivolous they've determined it to be. I believe everyone has the capacity to learn, so I always take the proper care and time to foster that within all students.

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Matthew

Algebra Tutor • +24 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Harvard College. I've been working with middle school and high school age children for the past several years and feel very comfortable communicating with students that age. I was a history major in college, but I'd be happy to help out with middle school and early high school math, as well as any help needed with writing or humanities-related courses. Also available for standardized test prep help!

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Victoria

Academic Coaching Tutor • +22 Subjects

As one with a passion for education I have a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of my students. I believe in the importance of lifelong learning and am committed to helping students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their future endeavors.I am a graduate of Hampton Univeristy in Hamton Va , A Masters of Education Degree Candididate of Grand Canyon Univeristy and pocess a Certificate of Educatonal Leadership from the Harvard University School of Busines. I have traveled aboard during my undergraduate years with studies in Bath England with the Advanced Studies in England Program and participated with honors in the Oxford University Coursework with this program. In addition to teaching I have held the roles of Academic Dean and Academic Coach in which I have had the pleasure of training not just students but teachers in student success. My students have demonstrated on average more than a years worth of academic growth with a track record of quickly closing student learning gaps. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Mathematics. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests I work hard to make sure the learning is both fun and effective. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and quality time with family. I look forward to working with your students very soon!

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Margaret

ACT English Tutor • +38 Subjects

I graduated with summa cum laude from the Honors Program at Fordham University with a B.S. in Psychology with minors in Political Science, Spanish, and History. I have a wide variety of past tutoring experience starting when I was quite young. For the past four years I have worked as a peer tutor through the Higher Education Opportunity Program at Fordham as well as a tutor for elementary-high school students at a private tutoring center in the Bronx. While studying in Spain last year, I was able to work as an English instructor in a bilingual high school in Granada. I also worked through the Americorps program Jumpstart! to built literacy skills in younger children. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, Spanish, and History. I absolutely love helping students improve their writing abilities from the planning stages to editing their essays. Standardized testing, while not something most students look forward to, seems to be one of the areas in which we can see the most timely and remarkable improvements in skill. I feel very strongly about education and will likely enter a PhD program combining Psychology and Pubic Policy to work on education reform next year. I hope to impart some of my own excitement about learning to all the students I have the opportunity to work with. When I'm not at work at my job as the project director on a study on sleep and academic performance in adolescents, I love to read and spend time outdoors, hiking, and enjoying nature.

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Anna

College English Tutor • +8 Subjects

Teaching is and always has been an important part of my life. I am currently a second grade teacher, but I have worked in many different settings with various types of students including children with behavioral, emotional, and learning difficulties as well as gifted and talented students. I have also tutored several students over the past few years in math, reading, and writing. I enjoy tutoring because it allows for the instruction to be tailored towards a student's specific needs. It's a great way to help a child succeed!

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Michael

ACT Math Tutor • +17 Subjects

Hello! I am a recent graduate from the University of Texas at Austin where I studied nutrition and sociology, and conducted immunology and cancer research. I'm currently in the process of applying to medical school and am taking a gap year to work and spend time with my family. Science and math have always been my favorite subjects. I am particularly interested in chemistry, biology, and algebra because of how interconnected these topics are with one another. I have successfully taken many advanced biology and chemistry courses including genetics, human physiology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and more; I have also excelled in multiple areas of mathematics such as algebra, pre-calculus, trigonometry, and calculus.Teaching and tutoring others has always been a passion of mine; throughout my undergraduate career, I helped many of my peers understand course material by hosting group study sessions or meeting with them individually. I love helping others explore different learning styles and breaking down concepts in ways that make them easier to understand. Between maintaining straight A's, scoring in the 91st percentile in the Chem/Phys portion of my MCAT, and nurturing my scientific curiosities through my research, I have cultivated the skills needed to teach others in a way that is tailored to them.Testing and studying are individual to each of us - what works for one person may not work for another - so I can work with you to create a plan that is personalized to your strengths and weaknesses. In addition, I am more than happy to help you understand your course material, assist with test taking strategies, and share my own tips, materials, and methods that helped me throughout my academic career. Regardless of which stage you are at in your studies, I'd love to help you achieve your goal.

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Ron

ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Tutor • +10 Subjects

Greetings! I am a happily married father of 4 and Mechanical Engineering graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. I started tutoring math in high school, and continued through college. I have always enjoyed helping others to understand, and Ifind great satisfaction and joy in serving others in this area of their education.When I am not at work as an estimator for the energy industry, I enjoy reading and outdoor activities with my wife and kids.

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Neil

Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects

I'm a recent graduate from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Chemistry. During my undergraduate career, I've tutored a multitude of students, primarily in a one-on-one setting. In the past, I've been certified to teach chemistry and physics classes by a prestigious test preparation company.I absolutely love teaching mathematics, chemistry and physics. But unfortunately, these are subjects that a lot of students have real difficulty in. I've discovered that I have a knack for explaining difficult mathematical/physical science concepts, so that virtually anyone can understand the material at hand. Real world examples in conjunction with visual aides seem to make my students' understanding soar.When I'm not teaching, I enjoy playing golf- Just don't ask me to tutor you in golf!

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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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