The Best Reading Tutors in Cambridge, MA

Hey, Barry here! Thank you for taking a great leap forward. It’s hard to admit you need an extra boost, but it shows you’re willing to do whatever it takes to be successful. We share that commitment to success. At Notre Dame, I graduated summa cum laude with a perfect 4.0 GPA, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in...See Barry's full profile

For high school students, I use test prep materials to teach them logical elimination methods to promote context awareness, isolate and provide needed grammatical knowledge, and establish function reading practices for academic reading. I reinforce those reading practices and realistic notetaking and...See Karen's full profile

I taught Junior English (primarily Early-Contemporary American Lit. sprinkled with grammar and vocabulary), Sophomore English (short stories, mixed poetry, writing process, Shakespeare, and, of course, grammar and vocabulary), and Philosophy (reading short philosophical pieces and responding with logical patterns...See Marissa's full profile

I have worked with students from grade school through high school on better, more effective ways to read, and the best ways to approach reading comprehension questions. I talk with students about how to determine main idea and author's purpose and tone. We also discuss how to handle detail and...See Kathryn's full profile

I have been teaching English for the past 5 years with a specific focus in literature and reading skills. I am an AP Literature certified teacher and have taught the course for 3 years. I continue to hone my own writing and reading skills by reading a variety of different types of literature of all...See Talia's full profile

1. English as a medium to write 2. English as a medium to (comprehend) listen 3. English as a medium to speak 4. English as a medium to readSee BJ's full profile

More recently, I have extended the scope of my teaching/tutoring to include the COOP/HSPT - based on the Barron's COOP/HSPT/TACHS, 3rd Edition book. I have found that the Math, Verbal Skills, Language Arts, Reading Comp domains of the COOP/HSPT have much in common with equivalent...See M. Reza's full profile

For the past five years, I have taught reading to students from preschool to grade 6 at Lesley Ellis School and as a private tutor to students of all ages. I work using phonics, prior knowledge, and experience to guide the student toward comprehension, independence, and mastery.See Robert's full profile

I am passionate about all things language, culture, and travel! A native Russian and English speaker, I also have native-level fluency in Spanish. I have over five years of experience teaching individuals and groups and personally developing curricula for my students based on their professional fields or personal...See Alisa's full profile

Hello, my name is Ian. I am a current undergraduate student at Harvard University, and I have experience tutoring people from ages 14-18. I specialize in Mathematics and Physics at the AP/IB level, and I have helped many students achieve SAT scores in the 1400+ range with many perfect scores in the math section. I have a...See Ian's full profile

I've also served as an admissions reviewer at Mary Institute/St Louis Country Day School, one of the top private schools of the Midwest. I am very experienced in entrance to independent schools. I have taught the SAT many times and also the SSAT and ISEE. If you read through my comments, you will see...See Ajay's full profile

I worked for 10 years, reporting to the head of school at Carroll School a national leader in reading remediation (Lincoln, MA). My job was to develop a targeted intervention curriculum to improve reading fluency. The program has been used with over 1000 students. I have worked extensively in classrooms,...See Eric's full profile

The opportunity to help a student improve their reading skills is a wonderful experience. I find that when students read more fluently and easily, all of their schoolwork benefits. It is necessary to read in order to write well, which is a skill that is badly needed for college level work. I enjoy...See Monica's full profile

Hello! My name is Michela. I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in English. I am currently an MD/PhD candidate and I am passionate about science, literature, and writing. I began tutoring because I thoroughly enjoy sharing my love for learning...See Michela's full profile

Not only do I offer examples and exercises from my own coursework to improve your skills, but I'm happy to work with you on just general writing and critical reading tasks. I'm always happy to discuss your expectations and am experienced in working with others to create a set of goals and follow through.See Isabel's full profile

With two decades of experience helping students of all levels and backgrounds achieve at the highest levels, Curtis' students consistently achieve at the top of the class. Subject matter students, some beginning sessions in the D range, become consistent "A / A-" students. All test prep students score in the 94th...See Curtis's full profile

Spanish and Italian I have been teaching Spanish and Italian on the college level for nearly 15 years. It is ironic that I was told, after having taken a standardized aptitude test on language in junior high school, I could never learn another language. Apparently, the test was faulty. It is my conviction that anyone...See Robert's full profile

I have helped several students successfully prepare for the Praxis exam Reading, Writing, and Math. The Praxis is developed by ETS, which is the same organization that develops the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and the GRE. Hence, the material across all those those exams are very similar. I would make sure the...See Aalok's full profile

I’m a dedicated Reading tutor with over 11 years of experience helping students unlock their full potential. My approach is personalized, focusing on building comprehension, fluency, and a genuine love for reading. With a background in psychology, I understand how students process information, allowing me...See Ryan's full profile

Greetings. My name is Danilo. I am primarily an English tutor because English was my major. The university that I went to focuses on teaching teachers. If you are guessing Bridgewater State University, then you are correct. I graduated from Bridgewater State University in January of 2011 with high marks, which was not...See Danilo's full profile

I am an experienced teacher. I have taught extensively in the Boston area and overseas. Most of my experience has been in English, Literature, Critical Thinking, and Public Speaking. I also have experience teaching History and Philosophy. I use areas that interest the student so that he/she starts off from a...See Edward's full profile

I have access to hundreds of different books across many different age levels, and I enjoy playing word games that correlate with a student's interests and reading level. I also do reading comprehension exercises with students by finding reading passages and appropriate questions that will...See Kathleen's full profile

Hello! I'm Naomi and I graduated from Princeton University in 2023 and am a current MS candidate at Boston University. I studied Sociology along with Environmental Science, Urban Studies, and Global Health. I have experience working with pre-K students through adults in a variety of topics ranging from environmental...See Naomi's full profile

I also served as a tutor in my time at UMBC a wide variety of subjects in the science categories. In my time at HSDM, I served as a tutor for Mission Crimson, where I was paired one-on-one with a 5th grader whom I helped with reading, math, and English skills in preparation for a standardized exam. I enjoy all...See Sheridan's full profile

...admissions essay. My approach comes from real-world experience, both as a student in a top-tier graduate program and as a member of its admissions committee. Reading thousands of essays taught me what separates good writing from great writing for any audience: a clear structure, a confident voice, and an authentic message...See Tola's full profile