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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

Stuart

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Stuart

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Stuart's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
ACT Writing

I wish to teach students in a way that is both accessible and engaging. Through understanding them, I hope that I can make their subjects a little easier to understand, and I hope that by teaching them study strategies, they will be able to tackle all subjects they come across.

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Carleton College

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Test Scores
ACT
34
Malika

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Malika

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Malika's other Tutor Subjects
Medical Terminology
Medicine
NCLEX
NCLEX-PN Prep Course

A doctoral prepared nurse with over 10 years of experience in the clinical setting. I also spent 2 years teaching as an adjunct clinical instructor for a local state college. I enjoying teaching our future nurses.

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University of Phoenix-Online Campus

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Grand Canyon University

Doctor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Benjamin

Certified Tutor

Benjamin

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Benjamin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Business
Business Calculus
College Economics

Hi all, I am a recent graduate of the Economics Department at Boston University. I have five years of experience tutoring student-athletes on a variety of subjects in college and high-school courses. I tutor a variety of subjects: mathematics, economics, and history. However, my favorite subjects to...

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Boston University

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Jerome

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jerome

Bachelors, Electrical Engineering Technology
Jerome's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
AFOQT - Air Force Officer Qualifying Test
Algebra
Algebra 2

I have loved math all my life and I took lots of it in school as I obtained my BS in Electrical Engineering Technology. I even attended math contests. Now I have the opportunity to help others with their math. I have been tutoring for more than nine years and I really enjoy it. I work with students ...

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Kennesaw State University

Bachelors, Electrical Engineering Technology

Ian

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Ian

Masters, Special Education
Ian's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

I have been teaching for 10 years. I have taught regular education and special Education. I love working with children, helping them find their strengths and build on their weaknesses. I also feel it is important to get to know the students who you are working with, so they will respect you and work...

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William Paterson University of New Jersey

Masters, Special Education

Suny Oneonta

Bachelors, Elementary Education

Elijah

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Elijah

Master of Fine Arts, Acting
Elijah's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
College English

I received an MFA from Harvard, a double BA from the University of California, Berkeley, graduating Summa Cum Laude at both schools. At Harvard I studied acting at the American Conservatory Theater/Moscow Art Theater Institute, and at Cal I studied English as well as Theater & Performance Studies, r...

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Harvard University

Master of Fine Arts, Acting

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, English, and Theater & Performance Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Andreea

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Andreea

Bachelor in Arts, Music
Andreea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Music Theory
Art
Audition Prep
College English

Hi! I'm Andreea, and I'm a sophomore undergraduate Vocal Performance Major at University of Nevada, Las Vegas! I have taken numerous music theory, opera, voice, and diction classes! I also have a strong love for English and other languages, such as Italian! Additionally, I have experience in a varie...

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University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Bachelor in Arts, Music

Katie

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Katie

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Katie's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing

I am a first grade teacher in Jersey City, NJ. I have been teaching for 3 years. I graduated from Marist College in 2014 with a degree in Psychology/Elementary Education/Special Education K-6. I feel that my psychology background helps to understand why a child might be struggling or how their frust...

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Marist College

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

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J Victoria

Business Tutor • +20 Subjects

What consistently sets me apart from other tutors is that I use deep mindful listening to truly hear your needs. Then together we swiftly clarify your priorities and I bridge your existing knowledge to the material ahead of you. I call this technique scaffolding and you'll love the confidence it creates as well as your grade results. The right tutor-student match is crucial to your success.I have a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from the University of Delaware and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from The Johns Hopkins University. By improving writing and quantitative analysis, your academic achievement is guaranteed. I am a licensed secondary education math teacher and I taught as adjunct psychology faculty at Utah State University. I tutor full time and write for publications, consult, acquire property assets and advise on issues of diversity and inclusion. I service domestic and international middle school, college-preparatory, bachelor's, master's, Ph.D/M.D./D.O./N.D./J.D. and professional continuing education students.I am an Air Force veteran, talent and asset diversity consultant, and single mother of a Yale undergraduate and high school junior. My niche specialty is with learning differences students and non-traditional students includes single-parents and military/veterans. I feel the term "full-spectrum" tutor best describes me. I offer a flexible online and/or in-person platform that lets me help you improve performance on a schedule that works for you. I have bi-coastal addresses and currently service the northeast corridor in-person. Ask me about applying the 80/20 rule of business to studying and test-taking skills--it really works!Let's use my scaffolding technique to help you reach your next level.I look forward to working with you,Victoria

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Ahmed

Algebra Tutor • +10 Subjects

A leadership oriented and responsible Texas A&M undergraduate seeking to continuously improve my tutoring abilities and help students succeed in their academics by utilizing my organisational and communication skills.Currently I am studying Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M and everyday I learn something new that betters my ability to communicate and teach. Through my hard work and diligence I am now interning as a mechanical engineer to further improve the scope of my knowledge which will help me reach my full potential in educating. In short, I am trustworthy, hardworking, and eager to teach students around and help them achieve their academic goals.

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Ricardo

AP U.S. Government & Politics Tutor • +16 Subjects

I am a tenured NYC DOE high school teacher. I am certified to teach high school history and economics, special education (generalist 7-12), as well as secondary gifted and talented. I have an average NYS Regents Exam pass rate of 90% and have demonstrated great success remediating the literacy deficits and enduring understandings of high needs students and students with disabilities. I have been trained in the Orton Gillingham Multisensory approach to literacy instruction intended for use with persons who have difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing of the sort associated with dyslexia. Furthermore, I have a wealth of experience tutoring students for a variety of standardized exams including: the U.S History, ELA and Global History Regents and the AP U.S History and U.S Government and Politics exams. Lastly, I have developed great relationships with my students and tutees, which I attribute, in part, to my Life Space Crisis Intervention training and calm and respectful demeanor.

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Emma

Conversational Spanish Tutor • +29 Subjects

The University at Albany's motto is "the world within reach." By taking time to learn another language and thus, another culture, you have a more diverse network of people to interact with.I am a SUNY Albany senior. I have always had a passion for languages. I have been studying Spanish for about 9-10 years. I started learning Spanish in middle school and continued my education in this field through my college career.I studied abroad at ECELA in Santiago, Chile for the 2015 fall semester. I enrolled with the purpose of improving my Spanish speaking abilities. I traveled alone to Chile and I did not know what to expect. Despite these challenges, I was determined to learn and embrace Chilean culture. I lived with a Chilean host family and commuted to school. I became acclimated to the city by successfully navigating the public transportation systems, visiting historical and cultural sites as well as visiting Chilean friends throughout the city. I viewed each day as invaluable practice and I was able to adapt to my surroundings and immerse in daily Chilean life.I am engaged in attaining the education and knowledge to support my enthusiasm and motivation for the Spanish language. I want the opportunity to help people improve their language skills. I want to mitigate the perception of learning a language out of obligation because it is a requirement for a job or school. My goal is to motivate students to learn Spanish because they want to. My objective is to promote personal and academic growth to prepare students for all their future endeavors.

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Ryan

AP English Literature and Composition Tutor • +30 Subjects

I was one of those weird kids in school who loved taking tests. My colleagues constantly wondered at my ability to ace pop quizzes and finals alike. -- they all wondered how I could get consistent high marks without staying up all night studying. Here's a few of my strategies:-- Each test is a game, treat it like one! All games have rules. There are free points on every test that can be won by just knowing these rules!-- Study smarter, not longer. Once we know the rules, we can apply them to make our study hours more effective. Fewer hours spent cramming and better scores!-- Relax! Being anxious about your grade doesn't help you take the test. I know techniques to help manage the stress of performance anxiety, and let you perform at your best.

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Joseph

Algebra Tutor • +7 Subjects

I am in my fourth year as a math education and math double major at Winona State University in Winona, MN. I have worked for about four years as a University math tutor and have tutored classes ranging from college Algebra to introductory real analysis. I also have a lot of experience working with middle and high school age students through my field experiences. Why math is strongest subject, I tutor some statistics and computer science (Python is my favorite language) courses. Most importantly, I love learning and teaching others about math!My favorite subject to tutor is Calculus, in particular Calculus 1, because I love the depth of intuition one can achieve by thinking about topics visually. I classify my teaching/tutoring style as Experimentalist, in the sense of John Dewey, because I believe that learning is best done through hands-on experience. I recognize that students' learning styles vary drastically, so I love implementing a number of educational techniques, be they aural, visual, or kinesthetic, to maximize student engagement with content.My extra-academic interests include learning about mathematics recreationally, watching movies and TV shows, and playing video games.

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Celeste

Anatomy & Physiology Tutor • +5 Subjects

I graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia with my RN, BSN and from Duke University with my MSN,FNPI am approved to tutor:NCLEX

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Kevin

Algebra Tutor • +12 Subjects

I am currently a prospective Computer Science Major at New York University. I am aiming for a 5 year bachelor's/master's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. With tutoring, I am very patient, and it is my goal to make sure my tutees absolutely understand the material they need help with. In general, I explain things in a lot of detail, which could be unnecessary at times, but I think that is better than not explaining enough. Because I'm majoring in Computer Science, that is one of my strongest subjects to tutor in, but I am able to tutor Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, and SAT Math. Outside of academics, I am an avid League of Legends player (and other games too), and I play piano every day.

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Jacqueline

Chemistry Tutor • +15 Subjects

I am a recent graduate from Oregon Health and Science University. I received my Master of Public Health degree with a focus on Environmental Systems and Human Health. Prior to graduate school I attended the University of Nevada, Reno and received my Bachelor of Science in Community Health Sciences with a focus on Public Health. I have previously tutored organic chemistry, but am very passionate about public health and environmental health. I enjoy seeing students achieve their academic goals and improve in academia. In my free time I enjoy reading and doing anything outdoors (camping, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and SUPing).

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Julia

Algebra Tutor • +18 Subjects

I recently received my Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology as well as History of Science, Medicine, and Technology at Johns Hopkins University. At Hopkins I pursued a diverse course load, which allows me to tutor students in a variety of disciplines. I am most suited to tutor science courses such as Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science but also have a strong background in Mathematics through the Calculus level.I have extensive experience tutoring high school students, both while I was a high school student and while I was at college in Baltimore. I have found that the most successful approach to learning is through communicative and collaborative work. First and foremost, students should understand subjects taught in the classroom through review of homework and exams. Next, students should be able to apply that knowledge to new questions to ensure a complete understanding of any subject matter. I look forward to achieving academic and personal success with the 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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