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Certified Tutor
2+ years
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...
Johns Hopkins University
AM
Vassar College
AM
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Two years of teaching elementary students who struggled with literacy gave McKenna firsthand experience identifying where decoding, fluency, or comprehension breaks down. She builds targeted exercises around phonemic awareness and sight-word recognition for younger readers, while older students get ...
Tulane University of Louisiana
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Sapna
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...
Monash University
MSW
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Emily
What sets Emily apart in reading intervention is her child development lens — her Master's in Child Development means she understands the cognitive and linguistic milestones that underpin reading acquisition, so when a student struggles with decoding or comprehension, she can connect it to the devel...
Montclair State University
AM
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Molly
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...
McDaniel College
AM
York College
AM
Certified Tutor
Kate
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 ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
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...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
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'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Varsity Tutors matches Rockford students with expert Certified Reading Intervention tutors for 1-on-1 instruction. We pair each student with a tutor based on their specific needs, learning style, and goals.
Whether you need homework help, exam prep, or want to get ahead, our Certified Reading Intervention tutors are ready to help.
Common challenges include gaps from earlier material, difficulty with specific concepts, and trouble applying learning to new problems. These issues can snowball quickly in Certified Reading Intervention.
A tutor identifies where you're stuck, fills in gaps, and provides targeted practice. The 1-on-1 format means you get help exactly where you need it.
Tutors work with your student's actual coursework—homework assignments, class notes, and upcoming tests. This keeps tutoring directly relevant to what's happening in the classroom.
When you share information about your student's school and curriculum, we can match you with a tutor who has relevant experience.
All tutors complete background checks, credential verification, and teaching evaluation. Many of our Certified Reading Intervention tutors hold advanced degrees or have years of teaching experience.
You can review tutor profiles to find someone with the right background for your student's level and needs.
Many students see improved grades within a few weeks, along with better understanding of Certified Reading Intervention concepts and more confidence tackling challenging material.
Tutors track progress and adjust their approach to ensure continued improvement.
Most students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week. More frequent sessions help if your student is significantly behind or has an important exam coming up.
Your tutor can recommend a schedule based on your student's specific situation and goals.
Tutoring is purchased in packages of hours, with rates varying by tutor experience. Varsity Tutors offers several options to fit different budgets and needs.
You can discuss pricing during your consultation to find what works best.
Your tutor will assess where your student is, discuss goals, and start working on priority areas. Most students bring current homework or upcoming test material to focus on.
By the end, you'll have a clear sense of how the tutor can help and a plan for moving forward.
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