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Candice
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...
The New School
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
5+ years
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...
Tulane University of Louisiana
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Anas
I have been a teaching assistant for 8 times and have taught more than 2000 students. One of the best experiences of my life was when I was given the opportunity to teach a class of about 300 students. It was a great Opportunity to see how it looks from the other side. So given that I have been a st...
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Science, Computer Science
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Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

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2+ years
CORINNE DEKKERS
With a passion for lifelong learning, I relish the opportunity to help others reach their academic potential in a manner that is both rigorous and supportive. I have worked with students from pre-school to high school, in New York City, South Phoenix, on the Navajo Reservation, and in Thailand, and ...
The New School University
Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing (Poetry)

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8+ years
Marika
I discovered my love of teaching back in elementary school when classmates started asking me for homework help, and I haven't looked back since! I began formally tutoring in high school and am now on a path towards earning a degree in secondary education from Clark University and a teaching license....
Clark University
Bachelor in Arts, Physics

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6+ years
Jessica
I am a recent graduate of Indiana University. I majored in Human Biology with an area of concentration in Human Growth and Development, as well as minored in Chemistry and Psychology. I am currently applying to medical school. My tutoring experience has been tutoring English in Austria, and I have b...
Tufts University
Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Indiana University
Bachelor in Arts, Human Biology

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Gabriel
Hi everyone! I am currently working as a Mechanical Engineer at Johnson and Johnson. I have always had a passion for math and science and truly enjoy teaching others. I take pride in finding creative ways of simplifying concepts while simultaneously engaging my learners. As cliche as it may sound, I...
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Samantha
As a college student studying to be an elementary school teacher, I have learned how to engage students in their learning by making them active participants. I believe that students learn by doing and a teacher is there to encourage and guide the students through each step of the way!
Rowan University
Current Undergrad, Elementary Education; History; American Studies

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10+ years
Jesus
I have worked as a project engineer in the nuclear research field after obtaining my degree in Chemical Engineering. I have had to use my skills and knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, materials and physics in order to be able to succeed in my field.My hobbies include hiking, traveling and learning...
San Jose State University
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

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Stripe
I am a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I received my PhD in English with a specialization in Womens and Gender Studies. My areas of interest include Twentieth and Twenty-First Century American Literature, Cultural Studies, and Ethnic Literature. I taught college classes in English Co...
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
PHD, English
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor in Arts, English
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Stephanie
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Hello tutoring community!First, I will start with a little bit about my educational background.I am a recent graduate of Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD. I graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Psychology. In addition, I am a nationally registered paramedic,who has passed both the EMT and Paramedic level nationally registry exams.Currently, I work as paramedic for North Memorial Health in Minneapolis, Minnesota.As your tutor, I hope to share with you my knowledge in the areas stated above, and give you some tips and study techniques to pass your classes and exams.My knowledge is very fresh and tested on a daily basis through my work as a paramedic. I plan to give my students real world examples that will help them in their science and medical oriented classes.Finally, as a recent student myself, I understand that finding an education and social life balance is difficult. However, this balance is important to keeping stress levels down and grades up. I strive to tutor efficiently and effectively. In my spare time, I value my time spent outdoors hiking and watching some of my favorite streaming shows or movies. I am excited to learn together in this tutoring opportunity.
Nour
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"Cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think." SocratesAm ambitious master and bachelor degree holder with 5 year successful years of experience as accountant and adjunct faculty in multiple universities located inJordan in Amman exactly, and now am looking forward getting my PHD and CPA .
Neal
Business Tutor • +17 Subjects
I have studied world religions, ethics, and business for a number of years. In my studies, I have been particularly attuned to the differences and the understanding of culture, survival, ethics, religion, and society between eastern and western dominant paradigms.From a practical standpoint, I have worked with the Kansas City Interfaith Council for several years. Through my contacts with people of different religious perspectives and different national background, I have come to appreciate how some perceived knowledge does not preclude other viewpoints. I would rather say that in most cases various systems of thought complement one another. Openness to other cultures, ideal, religious thinking, and practice allows for expansion and understanding of one’s own system knowledge.While teaching both religion and business, I have attempted to unite ideas from both disciplines to create more understanding as to why and how ideas are influenced by various constituent elements of society. I have taken advantage of any opportunity to have contact with students of diverse cultural backgrounds. By listening and being introduced to different cultural groups, I have been able to interact with and acquire and understanding of different culture from both the ideal and actual aspects of that culture.Education and learning are not accomplished in a vacuum. Learning is often enhanced by its application in real life situations and conditions. To this end, teaching is expanded when it consists of strong theoretical bases for perspective, wide understanding of the scholarly work of a discipline for depth within the field, and good grounding in practical application for constructive use of knowledge. Learning is a reciprocating process between students, teachers, and advancement of knowledge. Teaching may come from students as well as teachers, and each person in the classroom environment should be respected for their own worth as a person, and a rational human.
Ursula
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As a special education teacher in middle schools for the past 4 years, I love helping students overcome struggles and improve in their learning. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math and Writing. My college degree is in Psychology from the University of North Texas, and since then I have also received my teaching certification.
Paul
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I have been a high school educator for ten years and am especially interested in helping students to learn communication skills in English, German and other languages. I received a BA from Northwestern College, Watertown, WI and a masters from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. I am the World Language department chair at my school and teach all four levels of German, and also have experience in teaching high school Latin as well. My German students who have gone on to college German have consistently tested into higher levels of the program. I also have extensive classroom experience in helping students become better readers and writers in English. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, watching and playing sports, exercise and writing.
Jordan
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Math didn't always come easy to me, but what was important was never giving up! I started off as a C+ student in math, and now (10 years and MUCH studying later...) I am becoming a math teacher!
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I graduated with honors from Northwestern University in June, 2020, where I majored in Theatre and Sociology. I'm thrilled to join the Varsity Tutors team! My tutoring and teaching experiences have spanned the gamut, from consulting at the Northwestern University Writing Center, to tutoring Essay Writing & Literature for middle and high School Students, to music directing and teaching music classes at Creative Arts & Athletics Summer Camp.I enjoy adapting to a student's unique style and language of learning. Whether that means finding new ways of approaching a topic or crafting unconventional exercises to hone a skill, I'm always eager to create flexible learning plans personal to each student's needs. I also believe that, as a tutor, my first job is to create a supportive, easygoing, and enthusiastic environment in which students feel safe to grow and take risks.
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Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am a graduate of Purdue University. I earned a Bachelor of Science with majors in physics, mathematics, and statistics. I am currently attending Oakland University where I earning a Master of Science in physics. I teach an introductory physics lab and perform research in the field of cosmic inflation. I tutor a wide range of physics and math topics. I believe that students learn the material best when they understand why it's true and can relate it to situations that they are familiar with. I try to connect the material to real world situations whenever possible.
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I went to Law School but teaching is my passion and I have been doing it for the past 20+ years; I would not want to do anything else.Certified Texas Teacher: Generalist EC-4, Bilingual Supplemental EC-4, Special Education EC-12, LOTE Spanish EC-12, ESL EC-12. In addition to English and Spanish I also speak Portuguese. In my spare time I like to read, cook, bake and travel as much as possible.
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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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