The Best Reading Tutors in Alhambra, CA

Hi everyone, my background in tutoring stems from work I did with the LA Youth crisis center where I volunteered tutoring the group of teens that were living there. The structure there had a bit of a classroom feel with an effort to understand each students needs. My personal style is to have some structured lessons but...See Jerred's full profile

I have 15 years of experience helping students of all ages and reading levels improve. I plan each class based on the needs and interests of each individual so they get where they want to go with confidence!See Dalal's full profile

What I have learned through my teaching is that the arts engage students and help them find new ways of understanding, memorizing, and processing. If your child is struggling with reading, writing, or critical thinking, I will diagnose their specific needs, then we will explore engaging ways to build that skill....See Carly's full profile

I have taught English literature and freshman writing at Duke, literature at Emerson College, and upper-level English and freshman writing courses at the US Naval Academy, where I was a tenure-track assistant professor of English. I emphasize close reading as a tool that empowers students to scrutinize, unpack,...See Calina's full profile

Certified Middle School Teacher with experience in reading. As a teacher, one of my main responsibilities was helping students develop critical thinking skills through reading. I know how to help students identify the plot, understand vocabulary, and extract meaning from a text – no matter how short or...See Paulina's full profile

I studied English at Cambridge University, Kenyon College, and won The Vassar Book Award at Brunswick School. My studies focused on time management, reading comprehension, critical thinking, formulating and crystallizing ideas, structure, order, outlining, format, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary. See JAMES's full profile

Received a perfect score on the reading section of the SAT when I took it in 2016. I have also previously helped other students improve their score by over 100 points after being tutored by meSee Stephanie's full profile

I have had experience teaching children how to read. This includes beginning readers and also those who need help improving their reading fluidity. I am patient and will encourage the student as he or she makes progress. I incorporate basic phonics rules and have a technique for deciphering longer more...See John's full profile

I enjoy unlocking the possibilities of young minds: reading is suppose to be fun not a chore. It is my goal that my students discover that this is indeed very true. As a child in Sunday School, as a classroom helper in Elementary, Middle School and High School, and finally as a Theatre director helping actors...See Elizabeth's full profile

I’m Andrew, a writer, poet and teacher who loves inspiring his students to bring out the best in their writing and reading skills. Lighting a spark in my students and seeing them excel where they once had doubts or difficulties is my absolute favorite part of tutoring. Though I have been writing poetry and...See Andrew's full profile

I had the same struggles in elementary school with reading comprehension, and understand how frustrating it can be. I always loved reading, and am an avid reader, but it took a lot of help to get where I am now. See Talena's full profile

A quotation hanging in my classroom reads: "The whole world opened to me when I learned to read." I teach because I know the power and joy of reading. I know that students who love to read will learn to read and will feel successful in school. I know that feeling successful in...See Savannah's full profile

I teach Rhetoric and Composition which involves a good amount of reading. My students range from academically gifted, to non native English speakers and students with special needs. My private students generally work on supplemental reading and literary analysis to help increase their confidence in...See Angela's full profile

As I said I have eight years of experience teaching ESL to adults. I also have a certificate from UCLA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I have taught students from all over the world and can adapt my teaching methods to match your learning style so that you can feel more relaxed and have fun...See MARY's full profile

After graduating with a 3.8 from Northwestern University, where I double-majored in Theatre and International Studies and minored in Film & Media Studies, I moved to LA where I now work as a writer. My own college essay got me into Northwestern, Wesleyan, NYU, University of Michigan, and Barnard. College essays I have...See Arianna's full profile

I work with English learners of all levels, though I am most experienced in working with students with at least a basic grasp of speaking and reading. I can help with grammar, sentence structure, essay writing, formal and informal writing, narrative writing, short stories, novels, etc. See Ryan's full profile

As an educator for over 12 years, I’ve had many roles: K-5 classroom teacher, math and literacy coach and K-8 principal. In every role, teaching has been my favorite part –whether it be kindergarten reading, 6th grade math, or adult learning. I have a Master’s in Education from the University of Southern...See Nenji's full profile

Hello there! I am a pianist, music educator and teacher, currently offering private jazz- and classical piano lessons, as well as general academic studies, in Los Angeles’ beautiful Arts District and Online. I hold a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance and Improvisation from the prestigious Norwegian Academy of Music...See Anni's full profile

Even if you do not take Latin, vocabulary can be learned, although most students do not learn new words solely by looking them up on their own. How I teach vocabulary depends on your reading interests and learning style. Some do best when words encountered in reading assignments are defined and discussed;...See Martha's full profile

I used to work at CircEsteem in Chicago for 3 years working with underprivileged youth in two sets of groups - kids ages 8-14 (which I tutored in all subjects), and high school kids, helping with math, reading, science, essays, and preparing them for college. This was one of my most favorite jobs and one of the...See Gabija's full profile

My favorite part of this work is getting to know each student and creating an individualized approach tailored to them. I'd love to help you clearly and creatively express your ideas or crack that play. Bring on your reading and writing homework, study skill needs, and essay tasks! I look forward to...See Lyssa's full profile

After teaching English for 17 years and being an ESL Tutor with a master's degree in translation English-Arabic vs, I found it very interesting to teach my native language Arabic to non-native speakers by following different methods of teaching, such as the cooperative way that I was taught in an intensive course in this...See Kawther's full profile

Using targeted learning strategies for specific students to achieve optimal outcomes, I apply interdisciplinary approaches and address learning styles. I work to improve reading comprehension, composition, grammar, and vocabulary. The Science of Reading is a touchstone of my teaching practice. In the...See Dr. Mara's full profile

After graduating from California State University, Northridge, I began my teaching career working as an E.S.L. instructor/Educational Supervisor at Los Angeles ORT College where I remained for three years from 1989-1992. In 1992, I moved to Premier Academy in Pasadena/Arcadia. At Premier, I was the head English...See Michael's full profile

Thinking about applying to a world-class MBA program? If you’re ready to craft an application that’s true to you—and impossible to ignore—let’s connect. Applying to leading MBA programs demands more than just a strong academic and professional background – it requires an application that tells your unique...See H's full profile