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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

Candice's path through Fulbright teaching in Taiwan, Wilson Reading instruction, and years as a teaching artist gave her an unusually wide lens on why readers struggle — sometimes it's phonics, sometimes it's language processing, sometimes it's a confidence problem masquerading as a skills problem. ...

Education

The New School University

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

Early reading struggles compound fast — a student who can't decode confidently at seven often avoids reading entirely by ten. McKenna spent two years working directly with elementary learners on phonics, fluency, and comprehension, designing repetitive but engaging practice that builds real momentum...

Education

Tulane University of Louisiana

Bachelor in Arts, English

Regina George

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Regina George

Bachelor's
Regina's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Algebra

Early reading skills like phonemic awareness and decoding don't always click through standard classroom methods — and Regina's background teaching phonics and elementary reading means she's built fluency-stage scaffolding for young learners who need explicit, patient instruction to connect sounds to...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Julia

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Julia

AM
Julia's other Tutor Subjects
Certified Reading Intervention
Orton Gillingham Reading

I have been an elementary and middle school teacher for the past 14 years, and enjoy working with all ages of students. My focus over the last few years has been to delve deeply into the science behind learning to read. As a result, I have become a Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor through the...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

AM

Vassar College

AM

Sapna

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sapna

MSW
Sapna's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Reading
Special Education
Executive Functioning
Certified Reading Intervention

I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cardiff University, and have a Masters in Counseling from Monash University. Trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy, I am passionate and experienced in using a multi-sensory approach to tutoring students with dyslexia and other reading d...

Education

Monash University

MSW

Emily

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Emily

AM
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
AP English Literature and Composition
Phonics
Elementary School Reading
Certified Reading Intervention

When a student reads a passage and can't recall what it said, the problem could live anywhere — weak phonics foundations, limited vocabulary, or difficulty with inference. Emily identifies the specific breakdown point and designs repetitive-but-varied practice around it, drawing on her graduate trai...

Education

Montclair State University

AM

Molly

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Molly

AM
Molly's other Tutor Subjects
Phonics
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School
Certified Reading Intervention

I received my degree in Elementary Education from York College of Pennsylvania. I then attended McDaniel College where I received a masters degree in reading and became a Reading Specialist. My love for teaching reading continued and I furthered my education at Mount Saint Mary's University for tr...

Education

McDaniel College

AM

York College

AM

Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading intervention is targeted, intensive instruction designed for students who are struggling with foundational reading skills like phonics, fluency, decoding, or comprehension. Unlike general classroom reading instruction, intervention focuses on closing specific skill gaps through personalized strategies tailored to each student's needs. For students in Orlando, this means getting one-on-one support that addresses the exact areas holding them back from reading success.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to diagnose exactly where a student is struggling—whether it's decoding words, building fluency, or understanding what they read—and then provide targeted practice in those specific areas. Research on individualized instruction shows significant gains when students receive focused, expert support. With consistent intervention, students typically see improvements in both reading level and confidence within weeks.

Reading difficulties can be identified as early as kindergarten or first grade, and early intervention is most effective. However, students at any age can benefit from reading intervention—whether they're in elementary school, middle school, or high school. The key is recognizing signs like slow reading speed, difficulty sounding out words, or trouble understanding what they've read, and getting support as soon as possible.

The first session focuses on assessment and building rapport. A tutor will work with your student to understand their current reading level, identify specific challenges, and learn about their interests and learning style. This foundation allows the tutor to create a personalized plan targeting your student's needs, whether that's phonemic awareness, sight words, fluency, or comprehension strategies.

Reading intervention helps with a wide range of challenges including difficulty with phonics and decoding, slow reading speed (fluency), trouble understanding what's been read (comprehension), limited vocabulary, and struggles with reading stamina. Many students also benefit from intervention when they have dyslexia or other reading-related learning differences. Expert tutors can pinpoint which skills need attention and provide evidence-based strategies to build them.

In a classroom with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio like many Orlando schools, teachers have limited time for individual feedback. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction means your student gets immediate, specific feedback on their reading—whether they're misreading certain word patterns, skipping over details, or rushing through text. This real-time guidance helps students correct mistakes and build stronger habits, rather than practicing errors repeatedly.

Many students show noticeable improvement in reading confidence and fluency within 4-6 weeks of consistent, targeted instruction. More significant gains in reading level typically develop over a few months of regular sessions. The timeline depends on the severity of the reading challenge, how frequently your student receives instruction, and how much they practice between sessions.

Varsity Tutors connects you with experienced reading intervention tutors who understand how to diagnose and address specific reading challenges. When you reach out, you'll be matched with a tutor whose expertise and teaching style fit your student's needs. This personalized approach ensures your student gets instruction from someone qualified to help them succeed.

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