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4+ years
Megan
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...
Lipscomb University
Master of Arts, Educational Administration
Vanderbilt University
Masters in Education, Special Education
Sewanee: The University of the South
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Miakia
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...
Cambridge College
Masters in Education, Education
Christian Brothers University
Bachelor of Education, Education
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Gabriela
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...
University of California Los Angeles
Master's in Math Education
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Emma
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...
Vanderbilt University
Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Directing and Theatrical Production
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Ann
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...
Harvard University
EDU
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
EDU
Pepperdine University
EDU
University of California-Riverside
EDU
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Andrew
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...
Yale University
AM
Certified Tutor
2+ years
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...
George Mason University
MRE
University of Mary Washington
MRE
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Sabrina
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...
The University of Alabama
AM
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Alicia
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...
Columbia University
Master's/Graduate
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Joanne
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...
Lesley University
Master's/Graduate
Geneva College
Bachelor's
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PRAXIS Core Reading exam is a standardized test required for teacher certification in Ohio and many other states. It assesses your ability to understand written passages, analyze arguments, and draw conclusions—skills essential for effective teaching. Passing this exam is a prerequisite for entering most teacher preparation programs and obtaining your teaching license in Ohio.
Many test-takers struggle with the exam's emphasis on analytical reading rather than just comprehension. You need to identify an author's purpose, evaluate evidence, recognize logical fallacies, and understand nuanced arguments—all under time pressure. Additionally, the passages cover diverse topics (science, history, literature, social studies), so unfamiliarity with certain subjects can make questions feel harder than they are.
Ohio requires a minimum score of 156 on the PRAXIS Core Reading exam to pass. The test is scored on a scale of 100-200, so understanding what this benchmark means and working toward it strategically is important for your certification timeline.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows a tutor to identify your specific weak areas—whether that's inference questions, vocabulary in context, or argument analysis—and focus on those skills. Tutors can teach you strategic reading techniques, help you manage time during practice tests, and provide targeted feedback on your reasoning, which is far more effective than generic test prep courses.
Your first session typically starts with a diagnostic assessment—either a practice PRAXIS Core Reading test or a conversation about your reading strengths and challenges. This helps the tutor understand your baseline, learning style, and specific goals. From there, you'll work together to create a personalized study plan tailored to your timeline and needs.
Yes. Effective strategies include active reading (annotating key ideas and author's tone), previewing questions before reading passages, eliminating obviously wrong answers, and practicing retrieval—repeatedly testing yourself on similar question types. A tutor can teach you these evidence-based techniques and help you practice them until they become automatic, so you're not wasting time during the actual exam.
Most students benefit from 4-12 weeks of consistent preparation, depending on their starting point and how frequently they meet with a tutor. If you're already a strong reader, you might need fewer sessions focused on test-specific strategies. If reading comprehension is a significant challenge, more time allows for skill-building alongside test prep.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in PRAXIS Core Reading prep and understand Ohio's teacher certification requirements. Simply tell us about your goals and availability, and we'll match you with a tutor who fits your learning style and schedule. You can start with a single session to see if it's a good fit, then continue from there.
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