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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

Martha

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Martha

Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies, Minor in Creative Writing
Martha's other Tutor Subjects
AP French Language and Culture
College English
Conversational French
English

I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies with a minor in Creative Writing. I took French courses throughout college. In the Fall of 2013, I studied abroad in Montpellier, France. While there, I lived with a French host family,...

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies, Minor in Creative Writing

Samuel

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Samuel

Bachelor in Arts, Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Samuel's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
Arabic
College Application Essays
College English

I am passionate about education and helping each of my students to reach their full potential. I also have prior experience teaching students of a variety of ages both in the classroom and on a one-on-one basis. I completed my undergraduate degree in Middle Eastern Studies at Columbia University in ...

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Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, Near and Middle Eastern Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1410
ACT
32
Aaronson

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Aaronson

Master of Science, Counseling Psychology
Aaronson's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Psychology
College English
College Essays

I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Counseling Psychology at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Before moving to Brooklyn, I spent the past five years living in Madison, WI working on my graduate coursework where I have served as a Psychotherapist to many community organizations and worke...

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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Master of Science, Counseling Psychology

University of California-Irvine

Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature

Kaiwen

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Kaiwen

Master of Science, Math (with Teaching Emphasis)
Kaiwen's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4

I have been a tutor since I was a Freshman at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where, I got my B.A. in Psychology and Mathematics with Education Specialization. I received my MS in the Teaching of Mathematics degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign this past Spring. I did ...

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Master of Science, Math (with Teaching Emphasis)

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor in Arts, Math (with Teaching Specialization), Psychology

Josiah

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Josiah

Associates, Communications
Josiah's other Tutor Subjects
AP World History
College English
College Essays
College Level American History

Hello, my name is Josiah and I would love to be your tutor! My main subject is Spanish, as I am fully bilingual an currently work as a Spanish-English interpreter at a professional level. I also have a passion for historical subjects ranging from basic social studies to world history. I maintain a r...

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Jamestown Community College

Associates, Communications

Frances

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Frances

Masters, Plant Biology and Biotechnology
Frances's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology

Plant biology has been my passion since for as long as I can remember. Spending a year of my childhood on a farm, I was able to spend time in TN forests, and the variety of different plant life always fascinated me. Eventually I would grow up to translate this fascination into an interest in genetic...

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University College Dublin

Masters, Plant Biology and Biotechnology

American Public University System

Bachelors, Environmental Science

Myles

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Myles

Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Myles's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Chemistry
6th-12th Grade Physics
11th-12th Grade AP Physics
Algebra

I am a current civil engineering graduate at Stony Brook University. I enjoy helping students in my free time, especially those with interests associated with STEM, to understand the material they are learning in their academics.I am also a current tunnel engineering intern for Mott MacDonald, and a...

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Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering

Suffolk County Community College

Associate in Science, Civil Engineering

Zachary

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Zachary

Bachelor in Arts, English
Zachary's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
Algebra
College English
College Level American Literature

At the age of 19 I graduated from Ohio University with my Bachelor's in English Literature & Writing. Since then, I have tutored hundreds of students online from the ages of 5 to 16. I love helping students to discover a passion and purpose for academics in their lives, while helping them to meet th...

Education

Ohio University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1420
ACT
33

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Destiny

6th Grade AP Language Composition Tutor • +332 Subjects

I love educating people and helping others accomplish their educational goals! Education propels us forward in a positive and prolific direction. I have been tutoring and teaching music since January 2007, and I have enjoyed it since day one!Currently I am:1. A product manager2. A published author3. A personal fitness and nutrition trainer4. A seasoned tutor since 20075. An entrepreneur and business woman since age 96. Music teacher (Piano & Guitar)7. Product Manager, Product Owner, & Scrum CertifiedAdditional Subjects I teach:1. Personal Budgeting2. Women's Studies3. Life Coaching4. Weight Training5. Amazon Self-Publishing6. Minimalism/Decluttering7. Goal Setting8. Mock Interviews9. Healthy Eating10. Time Management11. Career Sales Advice12. College Application Coach13. Professional Email Composition14. Poetry15. Financial/Retirement Planning16. Organization Skills17. Salary Proposals18. Blogging19. Product Management20. Positive Psychology21. Agile/Scrum Methodologies22. Project Management

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I am a graduate of Springfield College. I received my Bachelor of Science in Dance and Nutrition. During my college years, I volunteered as a tutor for students from the middle school level to adults. Since graduation, I moved to Florida where I started my career in teaching and obtained my teaching certification. My first three years I worked as a pre-school teacher, and the last eight years I have been a high school teacher, having taught Spanish I, II, III, and AP Spanish.While I have tutored a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the Spanish language, because I am a native speaker from Puerto Rico.In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests and/or classes, we always seem to enjoy each others company while creating positive results. I have a strong love for the field of education, and I believe that through tutorials I can help each student one at a time with their individual needs. Every person is a different type of learner with different personal goals; sometimes a little aide from a tutor is all the student needs to succeed.In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, dancing, and writing.

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AP Biology Tutor • +21 Subjects

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Arrangement and Composition Tutor • +26 Subjects

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Kelly

ACT English Tutor • +32 Subjects

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Kristen

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Sammy

Conversational French Tutor • +5 Subjects

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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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