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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
8+ years
Patrick
Helping students succeed is something that brings me enjoyment on a daily basis. It's the reason I decided to major in education. I am in my final semester at Ohio State University in the STEM Education Program with a focus in chemistry. Currently, I am a full time student teacher in a ninth grade p...
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry Teacher Education

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Wilson
I am currently studying International business at Tamkang University in Taipei, Taiwan. I have studied Chinese for 1.5 years. I am able to speak on a conversational level. To be more specific, I have tested TOCFL level 3/B1. I am a TEFL certified English teacher. I have spent the past 3 years travel...
Tamkang university
Bachelor in Business Administration, International Business

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Amy
Hello,My name is Ms. Rochon and I absolutely love teaching! I work with elementary students from Pre-K to 3rd grade. My favorite subject to teach is reading. My area of expertise is Special Education. I have experience working with children with learning disabilities and and special needs.
Walden University
Masters in Education, Special Education
Shorter University
Bachelor of Science, Education

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Esther
Hi, I'm Esther! I am currently a student at Binghamton University, studying in the School of Management.
SUNY at Binghamton
Bachelor in Arts, Business, General

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10+ years
Michael
I have been teaching middle school life sciences for 4 years now and I love it. I got my degree from the University of Texas at Austin from the School of Natural Sciences. My goal is to help any student understand and enjoy science because science is all around us. The connections are there!
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelors, Natural Sciences Human Growth and Development

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Polly
Hi! My name is Polly and I have a Masters and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology and I'm a Professional Level Educational Therapist. Basically, I spent 4 years after undergrad studying how children and adolescents learn to read, write, spell, and do math, as well as how to help childre...
University of Dayton
Master of Science, School Psychology
University of Dayton
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Mary Ellen
Writing Is My PassionLove of language motivates me. Sharing that love is what I do.At 9, I discovered the joy of writing my inner thoughts on paper. I attribute my aha moment to my fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Whitehill, who recognized something in me that I hadn't figured a way to express, yet. She ha...
Stony Brook University
Master of Fine Arts, English
Hofstra University
Bachelor in Arts, English

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Taylor
I am a proud graduate of Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. I majored in both Mathematics and Spanish and minored in Secondary Math Education. I taught high school math for 3 years and spent a year as a math interventionist. The last year i have enjoyed being a stay at home mom, but definitely mis...
Converse College
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
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I have a BS in Biology, and a PhD in Plant Science. My area of research is in plant genetics. I have taught courses in Plant Biology and Genetics at the college and university-level at a range of institutions. I am available for individual tutoring in all levels and areas of biological sciences.
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I am a graduate of Barnard College of Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Spanish and Latin American Cultures in 2020. While at Columbia, I privately tutored undergraduate students in all levels of Spanish for four years, as well as running a weekly Spanish help room. Outside of my academics, I am interested in public policy and plan to go to law school.While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Writing, and Spanish. In my experience helping struggling students with their writing and language acquisition, I am always fascinated by the diversity of learning styles among students. I aim to tailor my tutoring to a student's particular needs to provide them the best possible service.
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With a degree in Spanish Education and over four years of experience as a teacher, I am dedicated to helping students achieve academic goals in a fun and supportive environment.Before moving to Portland, I held a position as a third grade teacher, developing course materials and leading activities to allow students to discover math and science concepts in a hands-on setting. Instilling healthy reading and clear writing skills, while inspiring positive behavior and respectful interactions between students to develop a healthy learning environment.I also spent one year as a Spanish instructor for kindergarten and first grade students. I designed a beginning Spanish language and culture curriculum, and created age appropriate materials and techniques to lead students in songs and group activities. Prior to that, I taught an eighth grade Spanish class, my main responsibilities included creating the curriculum, assigning and grading work, and directed final presentation demonstrating work learned throughout the course.As a dedicated volunteer committed to building community through education, I work with the non-profit organizations, The New Old Time Chautauqua and the Los Patajos Education Center; bringing arts and cultural education to under-served communities around the world.
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I am 22 years young and a current student at Hunter College majoring in Economics. My experience in tutoring goes from volunteering in a tutorial center while I was a teen to then private tutoring. I love traveling, food, movies, music, hanging out, socializing and enjoying life.
Mitch
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +9 Subjects
Sophomore at the University of Minnesota working towards a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science. I'm a chemistry/calculus tutor who's spent the last few months tutoring college level chemistry. Outside of school I like to play/watch basketball, listen to music, and be outside!
Charles
AP English Language and Composition Tutor • +27 Subjects
"Wow, great job!" Natalie's teacher wrote her."Nice improvement on your in-text citations and references done in APA format.Nice job paraphrasing!Only a 13% similarity report."(Down from 30% before I helped Natalie.)"...nice job answering the prompt, as well.Thoughtful, well-rounded responses to the questions.Truly a very nice paper."Natalie told me:"The last paper you helped me withraised my grade from a low C to a B in the class.Thank you so much! "Natalie earned a grade of 98% on that paper,it was on the audiobook boom.I have been tutoring writing since 2014, completed an MFA in creative writing from Full Sail University, an MA in political science from Brooklyn College, 51 of 80 Ph.D. credits at Walden University online, taught politics at South Texas College and at Southwest Early College High School, taught English Composition at Borough of Manhattan Community College,and in January I will publish "Omit Futile Words: A Handbook For Writing Centers," which lists 3,000 pairs of wordy, and concise, expressions.
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I am a 23-year-old Columbia graduate with a real passion for teaching. I have been a tutor in both professional and volunteer capacities for nearly 10 years and have taught students ranging in age from second and third grade through college. I have classroom teaching experience as well and can adapt to both group and individual settings. I have taught students of all abilities in a wide variety of subjects. There is no confusion too small or problem too complicated that I cannot help with if not solve. I am exceptionally dedicated to my students; ensuring that they not simply memorize concepts or regurgitate facts but truly understand the material. I ask them to defend their answers which teaches them that the correct response is often less important than the reasoning used to reach said response. I honestly believe that anyone can learn anything given enough time and patience. I try my best to not only be a teacher but also a role model to my students and to interact with them as people not just clients. Most importantly, I believe that being challenging, but also patient and supportive yields the best results. I will always work my hardest to ensure that your student comes away learning the most that he or she can.
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College Statistics Tutor • +6 Subjects
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Kent State University. I received my Master of Arts in Psychology from Cleveland State University. I'm passionate about numbers, data, and statistics and how they can be applied to help answer questions in different contexts. I'm a firm believer in 'learning by doing' so I always encourage students to take an active approach when we are working together to really make the concepts clear and understandable.
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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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