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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

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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading intervention is targeted, intensive support designed for students who are struggling with foundational reading skills like phonics, fluency, comprehension, or decoding. Unlike general classroom instruction, reading intervention focuses specifically on closing gaps in these core areas through personalized strategies tailored to each student's needs. For students in Mission Viejo, this means working with a tutor who can identify exactly where reading challenges originate and address them directly.

Students often struggle with phonemic awareness, decoding multisyllabic words, reading fluency, and comprehension—especially when processing complex texts. Some students have difficulty with letter-sound relationships, while others read slowly or skip over important details. A tutor can diagnose which specific area is holding a student back and build targeted strategies to strengthen that skill, whether it's sounding out words more efficiently or understanding what they're reading.

Your first session is an opportunity for a tutor to understand your child's reading strengths and challenges. The tutor will likely assess current skills through informal reading activities, ask about past struggles, and listen to your goals. This information helps create a personalized plan focused on the specific areas that need support, so every session after that targets real progress.

Many students see noticeable progress within 4-6 weeks of consistent, focused tutoring—especially in fluency and confidence. However, the timeline depends on the severity of the gap and how frequently your child receives support. Regular practice between sessions accelerates results, and a tutor can suggest activities to reinforce skills at home.

Look for tutors with expertise in reading science, phonics, and evidence-based intervention methods like Orton-Gillingham or structured literacy approaches. Ideally, they have experience working with students who have similar challenges to your child's. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have demonstrated expertise in reading intervention and a track record of helping students build strong foundational skills.

Absolutely. Reading comprehension improves significantly once foundational skills like decoding and fluency are strong. A tutor can teach comprehension strategies like predicting, questioning, visualizing, and summarizing to help students engage more deeply with text. For students in Mission Viejo, this means moving beyond just reading words to actually understanding and retaining what they read.

Read aloud together regularly, ask your child questions about what they've read, and encourage them to read for pleasure at their level. Your tutor will suggest specific activities and practice strategies tailored to your child's goals. Consistency matters—even 15-20 minutes of focused practice several times a week reinforces skills learned during tutoring sessions.

Pricing for reading intervention tutoring varies based on the tutor's experience, your location, and how frequently your child receives sessions. Varsity Tutors works with tutors at different experience levels to offer flexibility. Contact us to discuss your needs and get matched with a tutor whose rates fit your budget.

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