The Best Reading Tutors in Alexandria, VA

Comprehension is greatly hampered when one is not aware of the meaning of the words that are read. I can work with students in both languages to discover the linguistic roots of words in order to facilitate growth in the student's personal lexicon. Familiarity with Latin, Greek or French roots can be...See Lynda's full profile

I have successfully taught a group of Kindergarten students to read within one school year. We began the school year by learning about the sounds of letters, then sound blends, three to four letter words, sight words, and eventually progressed to reading simple sentences. I also worked as a...See Darya's full profile

I have 10+ years tutoring students in reading English, Spanish and Portuguese. I help students to increase their vocabulary, which in turn helps them comprehend what they read.See L's full profile

Hi! I'm Josh. I just graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) summa-cum-laude (3.97 GPA), where I studied Political Science & Russian Politics. Before college, I served in the infantry for about two years. At Penn, I was certified as a writing tutor and trained by the university. I specialize in...See Josh's full profile

I'm a reading specialist with over a decade of experience. I've helped students of all ages improve their reading skills through tutoring. My experience includes working with personal clients, daycare centers, and schools, fostering a love for reading.See Breya's full profile

I love breaking down difficult literature, explaining it at your level, and giving you tangible tools and techniques to tackle and love literature that may seem inaccessible at first read. See Sarah's full profile

Science is a subject that allows students to use their creativity and interests to learning more about the world around them. I believe reading and writing are key skills for success. I believe all students can be fluent readers, and establish comprehension while reading through practice and...See Mackenzie's full profile

I enjoy figuring out their misconceptions, whether surface-level or deeply rooted, so that learning becomes exciting and fun for them. With regard to age, I am comfortable teaching elementary (any subject), and high school math, reading, writing, and science. I can also tutor in SAT prep. My approach is...See Hannah's full profile

I have taught ESL for 5 years, tutoring students with a variety of native languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Croatian. I prefer to teach students who are at least at the intermediate level. I can teach writing, reading, vocabulary, and conversation. I have a degree...See Pamela's full profile

In regards to reading, I have experience with analogies and sentence structure usage. Also, with my experience I am able to comprehend sentences that relate to a certain subject. See Monique's full profile

I have an MA and am pursuing a PhD in Semitic languages and literatures. For my coursework, I was required to complete over 20 credit hours in close readings and textual analysis of a variety of biblical genres (including prose, poetry, prophetic texts, and legal texts). I was also required to take a...See Alexandra's full profile

I received my master's degree in Sociocultural Anthropology at University of California, Irvine with PhD Concentrations in Global Studies and Law, Society & Culture. I have 8+ years of teaching students through one-on-one tutoring, including the English portions of the SAT, essay writing, reading...See Daniella's full profile

I recently graduated from UC Davis with my PhD in Economics. I was a double major in Math and Economics at Hunter College (in NYC). I also have minors in Public Policy and German Language and completed my Master's in Economics as well. I am passionate about learning and teaching. Ultimately, I would like to be a...See Eden's full profile

I am an energetic educator and successful businessperson who has been mentoring others and applying my writing and speaking skills most of my life. I attended college to be a high school English and Speech teacher. I taught both and served as a judge for high school Speech tournaments. Later, I transitioned to the...See Susan's full profile

I am currently tutoring a six-year-old in reading, and I have a CELTA certificate with 140+ hours in training to teach English. I also taught English to children in South Korea at a hagwon.See John's full profile

For over a decade, I have specialized in working with children diagnosed with Dyslexia, Autism, Auditory Processing Disorder, and ADD/ADHD. As a Certified Dyslexia and Special Needs Educational Therapist, I design individualized programs that align with each child’s unique learning style—whether visual, auditory,...See Jessie's full profile

In my teaching methodology, I prioritize a structured yet interactive approach, ensuring that learners are actively engaged throughout the process. I cover all essential language skills; listening, reading, writing, and speaking ; while also focusing on aspects such as pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary...See YOUSSEF's full profile

I have excellent reading skills, with 40 years of practice. I have a robust vocabulary and strong grammar, syntax, and comprehension skills, honed by years of proofreading and copy editingSee Sharon's full profile

I have over 25 years of teaching experience in English on the college, middle and high school levels. I believe that individualized instruction is the best way for students to improve their reading and writing skills. My expertise and patient teaching style will help give you the skills you will need to succeed.See Andrew's full profile

I am an experienced tutor, writer, and editor and I believe strongly in the power of the written word. I have a wealth of writing experience, including in academic and research styles. I received my MA in Forensic Psychology and BS in Criminology from top research institutions. I have 4.5 years of research experience in...See Liz's full profile

I enjoy working with both kids and adults from grade one to nine to learn to read or to learn to read better. I am very patient with the students, and over time I get results. I am not a reading specialist, but I can work with each student side by side to sound out words and quiz them on...See Molly's full profile

I'm here to help! With a BA from Columbia University and a MSW from New York University, I will empower you to excel in your studies. No matter your current reading level or academic aspirations, I can personalize our sessions to maximize their impact.See Jeremy's full profile

Reading skills are important so you can effectively communicate with the rest of the world. Learning to read critically is important so you can pick out nuances from written pieces and fully understand what the write is trying to say.See Carl's full profile

I am a certified reading specialist with over five years of experience helping students improve their reading comprehension, fluency, and critical thinking skills. I have worked with learners from early elementary through high school, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs. My background includes...See Bassel's full profile

I am qualified to tutor ACT Reading because in HS, I helped several of my friends prepare for this part of the exam, and they did well. In addition, I tutored a high school student in this subject several years ago, and they did very well. I work on carefully reading a section and then discussing what it...See Catie's full profile