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Megan

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Megan

Master of Arts, Educational Administration
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

Most Praxis Core Reading questions aren't really about comprehension — they test whether you can identify an author's argument structure, distinguish main ideas from supporting details, and evaluate the strength of evidence in a passage. Megan earned her B.A. in English at Sewanee and holds a specia...

Education

Lipscomb University

Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Vanderbilt University

Masters in Education, Special Education

Sewanee: The University of the South

Bachelor in Arts, English

Miakia

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Miakia

Masters in Education, Education
Miakia's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

After earning both a Bachelor's and Master's in Education, Miakia sat for the Praxis exams herself — so she knows firsthand which reading question types trip up future teachers, from paired-passage synthesis to those tricky "author's purpose versus tone" distinctions. She teaches a deliberate annota...

Education

Cambridge College

Masters in Education, Education

Christian Brothers University

Bachelor of Education, Education

Gabriela

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Gabriela

Master's in Math Education
Gabriela's other Tutor Subjects
1st-5th Grade Math (in Spanish)
4th-5th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

Gabriela ran Praxis Core boot camps for aspiring teachers, so she's seen exactly where candidates lose points on the Reading section — usually on inference questions and paired-passage synthesis where the wrong answers are designed to look almost right. Her Master's in Math Education means she passe...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Master's in Math Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Emma

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Emma

Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Emma's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Science

Having earned a Masters in Education with an elementary teaching focus, Emma knows exactly what the Praxis Core Reading section demands — distinguishing main ideas from supporting details, evaluating arguments, and synthesizing information across paired passages. She breaks down each question type s...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Directing and Theatrical Production

Andrew

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Andrew

AM
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
PSAT Writing Skills
COMPASS Writing Skills
ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
ACT English

I hold a B.A. from Yale University and an M.A. from the University of Connecticut. In addition to teaching at both the high school and college levels, I also spent many years working in advertising (where I was a Vice President at two New York City agencies), health insurance administration, and as...

Education

Yale University

AM

Ann

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ann

EDU
Ann's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Science
SSAT- Elementary Level
ISEE- Lower Level

I am passionate about helping students of all ages learn challenging content. I am a National Board Certified teacher with more than 20 years of state certified classroom teaching experience. I have expertise working with elementary students as well as supporting the professional growth of aspirin...

Education

Harvard University

EDU

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

EDU

Pepperdine University

EDU

University of California-Riverside

EDU

Adam

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Adam

MRE
Adam's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Middle School Math
Geometry

I have been tutoring for over 12 years. I have worked with many different students in many different subjects. I've worked as a classroom teacher and instructional content creator, as well. My favorite part of tutoring is knowing that I am making a real difference for my students. I am looking for...

Education

George Mason University

MRE

University of Mary Washington

MRE

Sabrina

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sabrina

AM
Sabrina's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
ACCUPLACER
English Grammar and Syntax
Literature

I have over 9 years of experience tutoring students preparing for teacher certification exams and hold degrees in English and Education, as well as a technical writing certification. I enjoy helping students strengthen their reading comprehension so they can break down test questions and avoid commo...

Education

The University of Alabama

AM

Alicia

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Alicia

Master's/Graduate
Alicia's other Tutor Subjects
10th Grade AP Microeconomics
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Middle School Math

The PRAXIS Core Reading exam tests the same close-reading and inference skills Alicia has been teaching across grade levels for years. She tackles the trickiest question types — author's purpose, logical reasoning within a passage, and evaluating arguments — by showing test-takers how to identify wh...

Education

Columbia University

Master's/Graduate

University of Saint Joseph

Bachelor's

Joanne

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Joanne

Master's/Graduate
Joanne's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Middle School Science
Elementary School Science
AP English Language and Composition

Earned a Ph.D. in K12 Education, a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education. National Board Certified with over 20 years of experience teaching students from PreK through 12th grade, as well as adult learners. Experienced in both virtual and in-person instruct...

Education

Lesley University

Master's/Graduate

Geneva College

Bachelor's

Frequently Asked Questions

The PRAXIS Core Reading is part of the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) exam, required by many teacher preparation programs and states for educator certification. It assesses reading comprehension, vocabulary, and the ability to analyze written passages—skills essential for effective teaching. If you're pursuing teacher certification in California, your program likely requires you to pass this exam before student teaching or graduation.

The PRAXIS Core Reading focuses on reading comprehension, inference, vocabulary in context, and the ability to identify main ideas and supporting details in passages. You'll encounter fiction, non-fiction, and academic texts, and you'll need to answer questions about author's purpose, tone, structure, and rhetorical devices. Personalized tutoring helps you develop strategies to tackle different passage types and question formats efficiently.

Many students struggle with time management—the exam requires reading and analyzing passages quickly without sacrificing accuracy. Others find it difficult to distinguish between main ideas and supporting details, or to make inferences based on limited textual evidence. Working with a tutor helps you build reading strategies, practice active annotation, and develop confidence with unfamiliar vocabulary and complex sentence structures.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who provide personalized 1-on-1 instruction tailored to your specific weaknesses—whether that's vocabulary, inference skills, or time management. Tutors work with you on practice passages, teach you effective annotation and reading strategies, and provide detailed feedback on your responses. This targeted approach helps you build the skills and confidence needed to perform well on test day.

Your first session typically includes an assessment of your current reading skills, a discussion of your goals and timeline, and an overview of the exam format and content. The tutor may ask you to work through a sample passage to identify areas for improvement. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan that focuses on your biggest challenges and maximizes your preparation time.

Preparation timelines vary based on your starting point and exam deadline, but most students benefit from 4-12 weeks of consistent tutoring sessions. If you're working full-time or managing other coursework, a tutor can help you create an efficient study schedule that fits your life. Regular practice combined with personalized feedback accelerates progress and helps you feel ready for test day.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have strong backgrounds in reading, English, or education—many are certified teachers, education specialists, or have advanced degrees in relevant fields. Tutors are selected for their expertise in standardized test preparation and their ability to teach reading comprehension strategies effectively. You can review tutor profiles and choose someone whose experience aligns with your needs.

Tutoring rates vary based on the tutor's experience and your location in Sacramento. Varsity Tutors offers flexible pricing options to fit different budgets, and you can discuss rates directly with tutors before committing to sessions. Many students find that investing in targeted test prep tutoring pays off through improved scores and successful certification, which opens doors to teaching careers.

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