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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
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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
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
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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
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
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...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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Tony
I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, Engl...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sami
I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer.
Duke University
Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)
Yale School of Management
Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management
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Matthew
I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer i...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Susan Barton Reading System is a structured literacy approach designed to teach reading through explicit, systematic phonics instruction. It focuses on helping students understand the foundational skills needed for fluent reading, including phonemic awareness, decoding, and comprehension strategies. The program is particularly effective for students who struggle with traditional reading instruction or have dyslexia.
Students who benefit most include those with dyslexia, reading delays, difficulty with phonics, or those who haven't responded well to classroom reading instruction. The system also helps advanced readers refine their comprehension and fluency skills. For students in Columbia's 102 schools, personalized Susan Barton instruction can address individual reading gaps that may be overlooked in larger classroom settings with typical student-teacher ratios of 12.9:1.
Personalized 1-on-1 Susan Barton instruction allows tutors to move at your student's pace, spend extra time on challenging concepts, and adjust strategies based on immediate feedback. Classroom teachers, while skilled, must balance the needs of many students simultaneously. With personalized tutoring, your student receives targeted practice in exactly the areas where they need support most, leading to faster progress and greater confidence.
The first session typically focuses on understanding your student's current reading level, identifying specific challenges, and establishing baseline skills. Tutors assess phonemic awareness, decoding ability, fluency, and comprehension to create a personalized learning plan. This diagnostic approach ensures that subsequent sessions target the exact skills your student needs to develop for reading success.
Many students begin showing measurable progress within 4-6 weeks of consistent, personalized instruction, particularly in phonics and decoding skills. More significant improvements in fluency and comprehension typically develop over several months of regular tutoring. The timeline depends on your student's starting point, the intensity of instruction, and how frequently they practice between sessions.
Susan Barton reading instruction is effective for students from early elementary through high school, and even adults. The system is particularly impactful for younger students (K-3) when foundational reading skills are being developed, but it's never too late to address reading challenges. Tutors adapt the curriculum to match your student's developmental level and specific reading needs.
Most students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week for consistent progress, though frequency can be adjusted based on your student's needs and goals. More intensive schedules (2-3 sessions weekly) may accelerate improvement for students with significant reading delays, while some students maintain progress with weekly sessions once foundational skills are established. Your tutor can recommend the ideal frequency during your first consultation.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors trained in the Susan Barton Reading System who work with students in Columbia. Simply let us know your student's age, current reading level, and specific challenges, and we'll match you with a tutor who has the expertise to help. You can get started with a personalized tutoring plan designed specifically for your student's reading goals.
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