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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

Geraldo

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Geraldo

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Geraldo's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology

I graduated from CUNY City College’s Biochemistry program with honors in liberal arts and science research. As a freshman, I began workshop leading in Introductory Chemistry courses and, soon thereafter, progressed to Organic, Quantitative and Thermodynamic Chemistry.I enjoyed my interaction with th...

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CUNY City College

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Dennis

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Dennis

PHD, Law JD
Dennis's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
Business
College Accounting
College Business

I am an attorney and CPA with years of business experience. During the past few years I have been forming and organizing new business entities and teaching the new business owners and their employees the basics in accounting and other record keeping requirements and tax compliance. I have the desire...

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Cleveland State University

PHD, Law JD

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelors, Accounting

Richmond

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Richmond

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Richmond's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

Emory University Senior with 3+ years of experience tutoring refugee students in mathematics (algebra, geometry), science (biology, chemistry), and English (ESL). Adept at using positive reinforcement teaching techniques to encourage student behavior and development. I am hoping to use my creativity...

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Emory University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Jim

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Jim

Master of Science, Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism
Jim's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Admissions
College Application Essays
Creative Writing

I have a Master's of Science in Natural Resource Management and Environnental Interpretation from Colorado State University. An undergraduate in Communications (Speech, English and Theater) from West Chester University. I taught high school and began my own businesses after graduating college. I ser...

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Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Master of Science, Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science, Communication, General

Juan Fernando

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Juan Fernando

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Designed Objects
Juan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Studio Art
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
AP Studio Art: 3-D Design

From teaching toddlers multiple languages, to tutoring senior citizens preparing for citizenship exams, I have had the pleasure of experiencing amazing people learning the beautiful Spanish language. Every student learns in a unique way. The better a teacher understands how a student learns, the mor...

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Designed Objects

Walter

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Walter

Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics Teacher Education
Walter's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Writing

I am a retired high school teacher with 34 years of experience in high school, college and university settings.Do you have an iPad with a pencil? Or a PC / tablet with a stylus? We can share a document and both write on it.

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Georgia State University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics Teacher Education

Aurora

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Aurora

Masters in Education, Early Childhood Education
Aurora's other Tutor Subjects
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Conversational French
Conversational Spanish

Knowledge is my passion and education is a way to pass this passion to my students. Playing is one of the ways I use to teach since I have verified the power of playing in learning.I grew up in Cuba where I got a bachelor's degree in French Language from the University of Havana with several trainin...

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University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Masters in Education, Early Childhood Education

University of Havana

Bachelor in Arts, Language Interpretation and Translation

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Damara

Bachelor in Arts, Print Journalism
Damara's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
College Algebra

I am a graduate of The University of Southern California where I received my Bachelor of Arts inPrint Journalism. I have worked with students from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels. I've tutored elementary school age children in their homes, helping them sharpen and retain the fundamental sk...

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University of Southern California

Bachelor in Arts, Print Journalism

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Tamika

Adult Literacy Tutor • +6 Subjects

I have obtained my Bachelor's degree from The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Early Childhood Education and my Master's degree in Curriculum and instruction with a focus on Reading from UWM as well. The main areas that I have taught in reading are: phonics, phonemic awareness, concepts about print, fluency, and vocabulary.I have enjoyed working in the field of Early Childhood Education for almost twenty year as a child-care teacher and Montessori teacher. I have also enjoyed working with students who have Special needs and in a Trauma-Informed program. I'm very patient and have experience using various strategies to teach and make accommodations for a variety of learning styles.Each student has unique abilities and skills that I will respectfully make accommodations for; to meet their learning needs. I enjoy creating individualized lesson plans, with specific objectives, that help students develop their academic and reading skills. Each student will have an opportunity to, utilize their areas of strength and interest, as a platform for success in reading!

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Abhi

ACT Prep Tutor • +66 Subjects

I am a motivated and hardworking first-year PhD student at New York University, studying Data Science. I recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.S. in Computer Science and the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign with an M.S. in Data Science.I have a passion for tutoring in an immense amount of subjects /standardized tests/essays, and helping others gain a greater sense of the material they are trying to master. More specifically, I love helping other students work through the intricacies of mathematics and programming problems and I strive to try to make myself smarter and more insightful through the process, as well! I have a wealth of experience in peer tutoring and along with the knowledge I have gained through my coursework, I am confident I can help you succeed.

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ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening Tutor • +78 Subjects

I received my Bachelor of Arts from the College of the Holy Cross in 2010, having majored in English Literature and Russian and Eastern European Studies. I have taught English in China and Thailand to students of all ages, prepared students for international exams, provided coaching for immigration interviews, and worked in both general and special education classrooms in the greater Buffalo region. I am inspired by those I teach and endeavor to help my students channel their creativity and realize their potential while making content relevant outside of the confines of the classroom.My approach? I have recently completed my Masters in English Education and understand that students of all ages struggle with material at some point in their academic careers. I believe we learn best from teachers we feel genuinely care about us and our success. As a high school ELA and Environmental Science teacher, I work to build strong relationships with my students to better motivate them and get them invested in their work. In addition to guiding students towards a clearer understanding of material, I simultaneously work to impart the importance of non-cognitive skills. Patience, grit, and determination are integral to student success and I work daily to inspire my students to be proactive, take risks, collaborate with others, set goals, and seek excellence for themselves and invest in their futures.As teachers, we can't ask our students to love Shakespeare or Statistics or SAT prep if we don't! I bring enthusiasm and love of learning to every tutoring session and measure my success by that of my students'.I spend my spare time reading, finding awesome books to recommend to my students, running, walking my dog, cooking for my friends and family, studying Mandarin, and planning my next trip to Asia.

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Accounting Tutor • +20 Subjects

I can help you or your child with writing skills, critical reading, and test-taking abilities. I have taught at the middle school, high school, and college levels, and I have a proven record of success in helping students on a one-to-one basis achieve their goals. My teaching approach is very much tailored to each student's individual needs. I'll take the time to know you and what you want to learn before the tutoring begins, so as not to waste your time going over things you already know.I firmly believe that writing, reading, and test-taking are skills that can be learned by anyone and that personal, one-to-one instruction is the best way for students to go beyond what they are able to learn in school. My tutoring is worth the investment!

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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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