Award-Winning Elementary School Reading Tutors
serving Wichita, KS
Award-Winning
Elementary School Reading
Tutors in Wichita
Private 1-on-1 tutoring, weekly live classes for academic support, test prep & enrichment, practice tests and diagnostics, and more to elevate grades and test scores.
Based on 3.4M Learner Ratings
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Early reading success depends on layering skills in the right order: letter recognition, phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, and finally comprehension. Ayesha's background in elementary education gives her a toolbox of phonics-based and sight-word strategies tailored to where each child actually is in that progression. She holds a 5.0 client rating.

I am a positive facilitator who strives to engage all types of students in the subject matter in a fun way. I have been teaching and tutoring for over 35 years, and my students tell me I am a natural teacher. Working with students as independent individuals, exploring their aspirations, supporting them, and reaching them is my strategy in teaching and tutoring. I consider myself to be a lifelong student as well. Having recently acquired my DBA, I am looking forward to the next step. Life is School, let's learn together.
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reading is the foundation for all learning across subjects. Strong reading skills in elementary school help students understand math word problems, science texts, and social studies material. When students struggle with reading early on, it becomes harder to keep up in other subjects, which is why getting personalized support during these critical years makes such a difference.
Many elementary students struggle with phonics, decoding unfamiliar words, or understanding what they've read. Others have trouble focusing during reading time or feel anxious about reading aloud. Some students read at a different pace than their classmates, making it hard to keep up with grade-level assignments. Personalized tutoring addresses each student's specific needs rather than a one-size-fits-all classroom approach.
Tutors work with students on proven strategies like predicting what happens next, asking questions while reading, and summarizing key ideas. They also help students connect new stories to things they already know. With personalized instruction, tutors can slow down when needed, re-read passages together, and give immediate feedback—something that's harder in a classroom with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio.
Reading fluency—the speed and smoothness of reading—develops at different rates for different students. Tutors help build fluency through repeated reading of engaging texts, breaking words into manageable chunks, and building confidence. As students practice with support and encouragement, their reading speed and confidence naturally improve, which makes reading feel less frustrating and more enjoyable.
The first session is all about getting to know your student. A tutor will assess your child's current reading level, identify specific challenges, and learn about their interests and learning style. This helps create a personalized plan that targets the areas where your student needs the most support, whether that's phonics, fluency, comprehension, or confidence.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have experience teaching elementary reading in your area. You share details about your student's needs and grade level, and we match them with someone who's a great fit. The process is straightforward, and you can get started quickly so your student gets the support they need.
Many students show improvement in confidence and engagement within a few weeks of consistent tutoring. Measurable gains in fluency and comprehension typically appear over a few months, depending on where the student is starting and how frequently they work with a tutor. Regular practice between sessions—like reading at home—helps speed up progress.
Reading together regularly is one of the most powerful things you can do. Let your child pick books they're interested in, read aloud to them, and ask simple questions about the story afterward. Your tutor can also suggest specific strategies and books matched to your child's level, so you're reinforcing the same skills they're working on during sessions.
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