The Best Reading Tutors in Costa Mesa, CA

I have 5 years of experience tutoring reading and ELA for students from elementary to college level. I have worked in local libraries, schools, and community programs, helping students strengthen skills in phonics, fluency, comprehension, grammar, and academic writing. I tailor my approach to each student’s age,...See Karim's full profile

Hi, my name is Michael! I graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a B.S. in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution and Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology. I have taken biology courses focusing on molecular/cell biology, genetics, anatomy & physiology, ecology, evolution, etc. I have also taken several chemistry and...See Michael's full profile

When taking my own SAT exam, I received a score of 1570, with a 780 Reading/Writing Section score, which is in 99th percentile nationally in the section score as well as total score. On my SAT exam itself I answered 50/52 questions correctly on the Reading section. Through my own preparation...See Ezra's full profile

As a student of English as a second language, I had to put much more effort into learning how to read in English and improve my vocabulary than an American native would. As such, I can provide a reading student a much richer insight into reading and comprehension than a native can. Throughout my...See Sean's full profile

One of my books is on English usage and another is on English vocabulary. I am very knowledgeable and well-read in a broad range of subjects. In my spare time I like to read books and magazines (I subscribe to about as dozen magazines), surf the Internet and do crossword puzzles. I also appeared (and won!) on...See Richard's full profile

I am detail-oriented when it comes to preparing for tests or essays. I think that proper studying starts with note-taking in class, and relying on notes and readings to create study guides, flashcards, and memory exercises. I have tutored 6th-8th grade in multiple subjects and helped prepare them for standardized...See Erin's full profile

As a tutor, I bring a strong background in reading comprehension and critical analysis, skills honed through my rigorous academic experiences in both high school and college. My time in AP and IB programs required me to analyze complex texts, and my degree in Political Science from UCLA further developed my...See Jordan's full profile

I have been tutoring for more than five years, and I find it best to work with what you know, and improve it if there are holes or deficiencies in the knowledge. I love tutoring math and I have been doing that since high school, but I officially started tutoring at Santa Ana College March, 2016, and I've loved it...See Olufemi's full profile

As a teacher and camp counselor for K-12 students at the Showa Boston Institute for Language and Culture, I have developed and taught engaging curricula around building kids' language abilities through storytelling and vocabulary building.See Hassan's full profile

ACT Science tests only very limited scientific knowledge. Once those are in place, the test is essentially reading skill test. Students need to be able to find information in tables, graphs, and paragraphs first. After that, students are required to analyze the logic behind the phenomena. The more difficult...See Heng's full profile

Due to my strong background as an English major with writing, speech and debate awards, I have great success working with those who need assistance in Essay writing, grammar, spelling, reading, history, social studies, government, study skills and comprehension. I want to give my students the confidence to...See Cherol's full profile

Hello! My name is Desiree and I graduated from UC Berkeley with a major in Molecular and Cell Biology. I have had a fascination with biology ever since high school (which is when I started tutoring the subject) and continued to tutor on the side throughout undergrad. I am so passionate about this field that I decided to...See Desiree's full profile

I have a BA in English and Comparative Literature and have been teaching reading and literature classes for over 15 years. Many of my students have become experts in understanding interpreting different forms of literature.See Michael's full profile

As a tutor at GE College Prep, I provided SAT & ACT tutoring to all my students, each averaging an increase of 100+ points in the Critical Reading section which tests vocabulary, reasoning, and reading comprehension skills. All my students were admitted to various top universities like Harvard, MIT,...See Ron's full profile

I was a high school history, English, and reading teacher in Orange County with many years of experience. I have an MA in history and another MA in education. My history credential also included an English supplementation. I also held a Ryan Reading Specialist credential.See Carol's full profile

I am a California Credentialed elementary teacher, former owner of a successful math-only tutoring center, and have completed a Master's in Education. I have taught primarily math and English for the past 15 years independently and in my tutoring center. In addition to math, I enjoy tutoring writing from elementary...See Robin's full profile

In addition to that, I scored a total of 1550 on my SAT, with a 770 for reading and 780 for mathematics. During quarantine, I worked as a tutor for Genify. I worked closely with three elementary school students, focusing on English, math, social studies, and science. I've specifically targeted writing and...See Alexandra's full profile

I have been tutoring reading comprehension and writing for the past 5 years.See Ashley's full profile

I have been tutoring a 10 year old for the past few weeks. We work on vocabulary building, reading comprehension, use of past versus present tenses (one of her difficulties) and pronunciation. I have found a lot of strategies to get her to write and participate as much as possible in the lesson, so I feel I'm...See Elke's full profile

Hello, my name is Patricia and I'm originally from Spain. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Archaeology, as well as a BS degree in Marine Biology. I have been tutoring middle, high school and college students for many years. I specialize in Spanish grammar and linguistics. In the past, I also worked as a Spanish...See Patricia's full profile

With over 20 years of tutoring experience, I have helped students of all ages develop stronger reading skills—from early literacy and phonics to advanced comprehension and critical analysis. My background includes working with learners at varying proficiency levels, including those with reading challenges...See Edwin's full profile

She especially works with the children to help them achieve proficiency in math and reading. She has developed her own successful program for reading, phonics, grammar, spelling and writing. She encourages the students to complete tutoring assignments throughout the week to strengthen their skills. She...See Susan's full profile

I am a reading interventionist at an elementary school in southern California. I recently received my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, making me eligible to become a K-8th grade classroom teacher in the United States. I have three years experience with students who face unique challenges with reading,...See Kaden's full profile

I'm a devoted teacher with excellent communication skills and over ten years experience in reading and reading related instruction and tutoring. I taught and tutored age groups ranging from 8 to adult learners. I organized an intensive needs-based tutoring program at McLean 6th Grade Center that...See Ian's full profile

I have been tutoring in reading, language arts, and spelling for over 20 years. See Elizabeth's full profile