The Best Reading Tutors in Covina, CA

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

I started tutoring informally in high school, where I was mostly just helping friends with math. As a undergrad and grad student, I tutored more formally in 'tutor labs' and less so in private 1-on-1 tutoring sessions. Mostly math tutoring, also a bit of e&m physics. From 2014-2020 I was a mathematics professor at...See Brandon'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

Since earning my B.A. and M.Ed. from U.C.L.A., I have more than 10 years of reading teaching experience in K through 6 classrooms.See Ken'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

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’m Eric, a current “Top 10% Tutor” on Wyzant. I'm a college history prof, former high school teacher, an AP history judge, and have spent the last 10+ years as a full-time tutor. I hold a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors in 2012. I’m a former professor at both Macalester...See Eric's full profile

Through my graduate studies, I have developed expertise in grammar instruction, reading and writing development, second language acquisition, curriculum design, and effective teaching strategies. These experiences have prepared me to tutor students in English, grammar, reading comprehension, writing, study...See Emily's full profile

I’ve worked as a writing mentor for international college students at Art Center College of Design and have tutored elementary school kids at Longfellow Elementary School in Pasadena, CA. Throughout my careers working at both facilities, I’ve received positive feedback from both students and faculty members that...See Kellin's full profile

I look forward to helping you strengthen your critical thinking, reading, and/or writing abilities (and making the process enjoyable)! I earned my BA with Honors in English from UC Berkeley (minor in Spanish) and went on to earn a PhD in English Language and Literature. Whether you need help with an essay,...See Maria's full profile

If you come to me for nothing else, come for critical reading skills. I have spent the last 13 years studying extensively and debating publicly what can be implied from written text. Not just the letter but the spirit. If you want to be an accurate interpreter of information both written and oral, come to me....See James's full profile

I understand the frustrations students face -- narrowing a topic, constructing a thesis, organizing material, and creating compelling transitions and conclusions. Learning to write clearly can make you a better thinker, a better reader, and a more successful student. Even though I love to read, I understand...See Martha's full profile

In addition to private tutoring, I also have over 10 years of tutoring experience with Kumon Math and Reading. While at Kumon, I worked with 1-2 students at a time in both early math and reading foundational skills for students between the ages of 3 and 8. The skills focused on during these sessions were...See Melissa's full profile

Hi! I’m Laura Ashe and I have 30 plus years of one-on-one and class experience teaching both English and Japanese as a second language. I have my TEFL certification and a BA in Japanese Language and Intercultural Communication from ICU in Tokyo, one of Japan’s premier bilingual language universities. I lived in Japan...See Laura'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

I've taught and tutored Kindergarten and elementary-aged children for more than 10 years, and recently started tutoring middle schoolers. I specialize in Math and Reading, but I also tutor other Elementary subjects. My goal is to help children not just to finish their homework, but to love and enjoy learning....See Ting'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

Hello there! I am an experienced teacher, editor, and writer who has a love for learning. As an undergraduate, I graduated magna cum laude in neuroscience and music, and I graduated summa cum laude in my master’s in TESOL (teaching English as a second language). In addition to having a decade of teaching experience, I...See Sharon's full profile

I taught Elementary school for 20 years.See Wendy's full profile

I am an experienced college essay consultant and writing coach who is committed to supporting students in crafting thoughtful, compelling, and authentic personal statements for college and graduate school admissions. I provide my students with a structured process for drafting their essays and actionable steps for...See Calina's full profile

I have a year of tutoring experience teaching English literature, grammar, and literary devices one-on-one to middle schoolers, improving their sentence fluency and reading comprehension. I also spent a summer in Taiwan teaching English as a foreign language to elementary schoolers in a classroom setting,...See Natalie's full profile

I have a BA in English (and Comparative Literature) and an MA in History. I have had great success improving students' reading speeds, analytical abilities, and comprehension.See Michele's full profile

Reading, writing and speaking are all essential to learning the English language properly. I teach using both phonics to read the words and whole language for comprehension. This includes reading stories for meaning that I believe are crucial to teaching Reading. My multiple subject teaching...See Denise's full profile

Hello, I’m Jason! I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. During my graduate studies, I had the opportunity to serve as a teaching associate, leading several undergraduate engineering...See Jason's full profile

.... Not only have I taught young children, but as a preschool director, was responsible for training preschool and Pre-k teachers how to teach pre-reading and reading skills....See Jane's full profile