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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

Kyle

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kyle

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kyle's other Tutor Subjects
AP Biology
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
College Biology

I'm a senior working towards B.S. in Biology, secondary major in Spanish, and minors in chemistry and bioethics at Case Western Reserve University. I'm originally from Naperville, IL, and attended Neuqua Valley and IMSA. I have several years of tutoring experience with high school students in biolog...

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Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Eamonn

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Eamonn

Master of Science, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
Eamonn's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics 1

I am a highly motivated, PhD physics student with a very strong background in mathematics and physics. I have plenty of experience as a tutor, helping students at both the high school and university level.As a tutor, I try to not only instruct students how to do the problem that they are struggling ...

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Utrecht University

Master of Science, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

Trinity College Dublin

Bachelor of Science, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

Candace

Certified Tutor

Candace

Master of Science, Mathematics
Candace's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
Calculus 2

I am a graduate of Clemson University, where I earned a Master of Science degree in Mathematics. I take a student centered and inquiry-based approach, and over the past 6 years, I have helped so many students achieve their academic goals. While I have experience tutoring middle school through colleg...

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Clemson University

Master of Science, Mathematics

The University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Sarah

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sarah

Current Grad Student, Foreign Language Teacher Education
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Spanish 1

Buenos das! I am a native of Nashville, TN, and I received my B.A. in Spanish at Belmont University. I spent my junior year studying abroad in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, which was one of the greatest cultural and linguistic experiences of my life! I have been teaching Spanish since 2014, and I a...

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Belmont University

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

University of Georgia

Current Grad Student, Foreign Language Teacher Education

Kris

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Kris

Bachelor in Arts, History
Kris's other Tutor Subjects
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP European History
AP Human Geography
AP U.S. Government & Politics

I have a Masters in History with a specialization in Asian History focusing on Japan and China. I have a wide variety of experiences and am very well traveled. I have worked in an educational setting for over 3 years and have served as a tutor in various capacities throughout my career. I have prove...

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Florida State University

Bachelor in Arts, History

Emily

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Emily

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
College Application Essays

I taught English and creative writing for several years during my graduate work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, including first-year English writing courses. I am passionate about helping students of all ages improve their writing skills. I love leading students through the writing process t...

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

University of California-Santa Cruz

Bachelor in Arts, Romance Languages

Lynn

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Lynn

Masters in Education, Education
Lynn's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
American Literature
College English
College Level American Literature

I am a certified English teacher for grades 6-12 with a Masters degree in English Education from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelors degree in English Literature and Writing from Sewanee the University of the South. I have taught in both Tennessee and Georgia public middle schools to diverse stude...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Masters in Education, Education

Sewanee-The University of the South

Bachelor in Arts, English

Ronald

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Ronald

Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management
Ronald's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
Business

I have always enjoyed helping others unlock their understanding of the world around them in ways that are constructive and fun. Learning anything is about associating new information with the construct that is already understood. My task is to make the transition as efficient as possible.

Education

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management

Gyeongsang National University

Diploma, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

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Matthew

ACT Writing Tutor • +19 Subjects

I'm a Mechanical Engineer working in the automotive industry. Throughout my high school and college career, I've been tutoring math and physics. I always strive to help my students become the best versions of themselves.

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Tonia

Anatomy & Physiology Tutor • +26 Subjects

I received an undergraduate degree in Psychology with a focus in Neuroscience from Hunter College in Manhattan, New York. After college I went to medical school and received an MD from SUNY Upstate in New York. My favorite subjects to tutor are neuroscience, neurophysiology (I love the brain!), biology, and anything biology related. I worked as a Teaching Assistant in college, and also served as a teaching assistant during medical school, as well as taught medical students during residency. My teaching philosophy is really to identify each individual student's learning style and try to tailor my approach to that. Everyone learns differently, so I think it's best to avoid a one size fits all approach. I have been a student for most of my life! So I have had a lot of exposure to teachers and tutors with different styles and remembered what I liked about them, what worked, and what didn't. I think the best tutors and teachers that I have had were able to communicate clearly, adapt to their students and adjust their styles, and also had a passion for their subject that was infectious. I only tutor subjects that I love. Because if I'm bored by an area or not enthusiastic, how can I expect my students to be?Outside of academics, I like to watch movies (especially sci/fi fantasy), play video games, read, walk my dog, and travel.

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Wendy

Algebra Tutor • +22 Subjects

I was volunteered in high school to tutor math on my lunch breaks by my precalculus teacher. The students that I tutored told me that I explained math better than their teachers and it was a great feeling.I pursued my degree in Secondary Mathematics and taught Junior High School math when I was certified. While pursuing my degree in teaching students with learning disabilities, I co-taught the first grade at a Montessori school. Currently I work for a private company that pushes me into title one schools in Harlem to help them with HIgh School Math courses to prep for the common core exams. I also work for publicly funded programs as a third grade teacher.Teaching is the most rewarding profession become my students' success becomes a part of my own success story.

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Digby

ACT Math Tutor • +15 Subjects

I taught AP & IB Physics for six years in the late 90's, with exceptional success for my students on all AP and IB exams. I've also taught regular physics (as opposed to college prep). And I taught Algebra 1 through Calculus in rural Louisiana through the Teach For America program before I got licensed to teach physics. These and other teaching jobs involved quite a bit of one-on-one work with students.Even though I was known for guiding my students to good results on the AP and IB physics tests, that wasn't what mattered most to me. I wanted to share my excitement and love for math and physics. The most important results for me were seeing students get excited about physics, and start doing their own exploring. Test scores come and go, but attitude and enthusiasm are forever.

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Cynthia

Elementary School Math Tutor • +7 Subjects

I have been an educator and sports coach for over nine years. I have taught in elementary, middle, and high schools. I continue to coach girls soccer at the varsity level. I have just finished my master's degree in Educational Administration and will begin my doctorate degree in sports administration.

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Oreoluwa

College English Tutor • +12 Subjects

I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals and pursuits through proven study strategies. I attended Iowa State University and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Chemical Engineering. While in college, I worked with middle school aged students in the Science Bound program with STEM related subjects. I also have worked with high school students at my church with college preparatory classes and ACT prep. While I tutor different subjects, I am most passionate about English, French, and Reading. My philosophy towards learning is never give up. We all can learn something new! It is only a matter of understanding which learning method works best for each individual learner and ascertaining the skill-sets needed.In my experience helping students , I have developed proven study tips and strategies that have helped my students achieve their academic goals. In my free time, I enjoy travel especially to Europe. I hope to one day say I have visited all of the continents except of course Antarctica. I also enjoy playing tennis and spending time with friends and family.

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Alexandra

Algebra Tutor • +48 Subjects

I am a current high school science teacher, but I've taught it all! If you're looking for a STEM tutor, look no further. I have experience teaching science and math to ages 5 and older. My tutoring style is adaptive to the student; I have tutored people who need to work more on their own and some who need a more hands-on approach. I want to make tutoring a positive experience and help each student become the best they can be. I am here to turn weak subjects into favorite subjects!

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Jacob

ACT Prep Tutor • +56 Subjects

I am eager to help students thrive because I'm still very much a student myself, and will be for the foreseeable future. Though I enjoyed my time as an undergraduate student in Literature, and learned quite a bit during my time at Vanderbilt, there's still more work to be done. I am working towards a Master's degree, and will continue on from there.Though I am more than happy to help where needed anywhere from K-12, I am most experienced with test prep tutoring. The SAT and ACT tests can be an extremely stressful event for students, especially first time test-takers, so I do my best to go beyond the material covered by the tests and prepare students for the experience of taking the test itself, so that when the day comes, they are confident and prepared to tackle whatever challenges rise up before them.The way that I teach generally falls in line with the way that I learn best myself: discussion and collaborative explanation. When approaching difficult material, lecturing at a student leaves much to be desired. I aim to help them arrive at conclusions and realizations on their own by building on material with which they are already comfortable and confident, and working together towards a solution rather than giving the answer and expecting it to simply be memorized.Outside of academic pursuits, I enjoy many creatively-focused hobbies, primarily writing, acting, and even juggling! I am thankful for the opportunity in my time at Vanderbilt to combine all three into an annual show that not only brought smiles to the faces of a campus, but had the chance to reach out into the Nashville community and make a difference.

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Andrew

ACT Writing Tutor • +39 Subjects

I am a tutor of mathematics and science located in Newnan, GA just south of Atlanta. If you are close enough we can meet in person otherwise online is perfectly fine.I have an undergraduate degree in physics and a master's in education. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring mathematics and science at both the secondary and college levels.I have taught in China and Vietnam and I have a TEFL certification so I am very comfortable with English Language Learners.I can tutor physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics at all levels including statistics.I look forward to working with you.

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Uma

ACT Prep Tutor • +63 Subjects

I have graduated from Rice University and will be starting medical school at Virginia Tech Carilion this fall (2022). In my gap year, I was a research enrollment analyst at Baylor Scott and White Health in Texas working at the cardiology department. I have a keen interest in pediatrics and oncology. I have extensive experience tutoring, as a third year intern at Girlstart, a nonprofit organization aimed towards educating young girls in STEM subjects in order to reduce the gender gap seen in corporate America. I am most passionate about biology and chemistry. 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.

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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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