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Suzie's path through a chemical and biological engineering degree and into an MD/PhD program at Michigan Medical School means she's spent years decoding everything from dense research papers to literary narratives — reading critically across disciplines out of necessity. She teaches students to slow...
Princeton University
Bachelors

Certified Tutor
13+ years
Megan
A PhD in German literature at Princeton means Megan reads across languages and genres daily — dense philosophical texts, untranslated novels, literary criticism where every clause carries argumentative weight. She brings that same precision to English reading sessions, teaching students how to track...
Princeton University
PHD, German Literature
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science, German, Biology

Certified Tutor
Alec
Chemical engineering coursework at Michigan means Alec spends most of his week reading — technical papers, lab reports, textbook chapters where skipping one line throws off everything that follows. That discipline for careful, sequential reading transfers well to teaching comprehension skills like t...
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering

Certified Tutor
14+ years
Allie
Strong readers don't just decode words — they track arguments, anticipate where a passage is heading, and distinguish main ideas from supporting detail. Allie teaches specific comprehension strategies like annotation, context-clue vocabulary building, and summarization techniques that make dense or ...
Oberlin College
Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Nicholas
Reading scientific papers and literary texts requires surprisingly similar skills: identifying the author's argument, evaluating evidence, and distinguishing main ideas from supporting details. Nicholas breaks down these active-reading strategies so students can tackle dense passages with confidence...
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Chemistry, Biochemistry

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Martha
I am a PhD student at the University of Michigan, studying social psychology. Before this, I was at Duke University completing a BS in psychology as well as a MS in global health. My research combines the fields of global health and psychology by examining the effects of culture on self-related psyc...
Duke University
Bachelors, Psychology
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Global Health
Duke University
BS in psychology

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Skyler
I am passionate about children's education and excited to help students learn!
Stanford University
Master of Arts, Russian, Central and Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies
Barnard College
Bachelor in Arts, Russian Studies

Certified Tutor
6+ years
I am a senior at Yale University studying English. I have 5+ years experience tutoring high school/middle school students in writing, college essay editing, Common App advising, AP English, and ACT! My students have earned acceptances to Brown, Duke, Cornell, Vanderbilt, and the University of Michig...
Yale University
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
9+ years
I am an artist and journalist from Ann Arbor, MI attending Harvard College in Cambridge, MA. I'm excited to work with students in my area and online.
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
Surina
I am currently a fourth year dental student at University of Michigan. I graduated from Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University with a double Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Psychology. I have been tutoring for approximately eleven years, and have worked with students ...
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology and Psychology
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Varsity Tutors matches Ann Arbor students with expert Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading.
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 Reading 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 Reading 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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