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Megan

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Megan

Masters in Education, Special Education
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

Vanderbilt University

Masters in Education, Special Education

Lipscomb University

Master of Arts, Educational Administration

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

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

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
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
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
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32

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Frequently Asked Questions

The PRAXIS Core Reading exam is part of the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) test required by North Carolina for teacher certification. It assesses reading comprehension, vocabulary, and the ability to analyze written passages—skills essential for effective teaching. If you're pursuing teacher licensure in North Carolina, passing this exam is a mandatory step in your certification process.

The PRAXIS Core Reading exam focuses on reading comprehension across various genres, including fiction, poetry, essays, and informational texts. You'll encounter multiple-choice questions that test your ability to identify main ideas, understand author's purpose, analyze arguments, and make inferences from passages. The exam also evaluates vocabulary in context and your capacity to synthesize information from complex texts.

Many test-takers struggle with time management—reading passages carefully while answering questions within the time limit. Others find it difficult to distinguish between main ideas and supporting details, or to identify an author's implicit assumptions and tone. Additionally, vocabulary questions that rely on context clues rather than memorized definitions can be tricky for students unfamiliar with academic and literary language patterns.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who provide personalized 1-on-1 instruction tailored to your specific reading challenges. A tutor can teach you strategic reading techniques, help you practice with authentic exam passages, and provide targeted feedback on your comprehension and reasoning. They'll also help you develop time management strategies and build confidence in tackling different passage types and question formats.

Most students benefit from 4-8 weeks of focused preparation, depending on their baseline reading skills and familiarity with standardized testing. If you're juggling coursework or working while preparing for certification, a tutor can help you create an efficient study plan that maximizes your progress in the time you have available. Starting with a diagnostic assessment helps determine how much preparation you'll need.

North Carolina requires a minimum score of 156 on the PRAXIS Core Reading exam for teacher certification. The exam is scored on a scale of 100-200, and understanding what this score means for your teaching career can help you set realistic goals. If you don't pass on your first attempt, tutoring can help you identify gaps and improve your score on your next test.

Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and test-taking strategies. The tutor will ask about your timeline, learning style, and specific concerns—whether it's managing anxiety, improving inference skills, or mastering time management. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan focused on the skills you need to pass.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in PRAXIS Core Reading preparation and understand North Carolina's certification requirements. You can specify your availability and learning preferences, and we'll match you with a tutor who fits your needs. The process is straightforward—once matched, you can start your personalized instruction right away.

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