The Best Reading Tutors in Dedham, MA

As a reading tutor, I lean heavily on literary analysis, etymology, and context clues. What is the text already telling us? If we can't deduce it, what other skills can we employ to utilize the broad background knowledge we already possess? Depending on grade level, I prefer to make use of well-known works of...See Kyle's full profile

Hi, I'm Anvitha! I am currently a medical student at the University of Florida College of Medicine. I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in biology (with honors) and minors in healthcare management and entrepreneurship. Throughout high school and college, I tutored 100+ students in...See Anvitha's full profile

I have helped students devise a personal SAT study plan based on their target scores and available time. I have done a great deal of research into the new SAT and examined study strategies and advice from experts across the country. I focus on building needed skills but primarily increasing the students' knowledge of the...See Evelyn's full profile

I am IXL Certified, and am able to carefully teach reading K-12 and for adults. I have privately tutored for the past decade in English courses. I scored a perfect score on the AP Language & Arts, and entered college with my first year of credits completed through advanced courses. I specialize in editing...See Darby Jo's full profile

I’m a tutor specializing in test preparation (both reading/writing and math) and math/computer science coursework. I can help with high school and college-level courses such as calculus, statistics, linear algebra, algorithms and design, and web development, as well as standardized tests including the...See John's full profile

I've found the key skill needed to do well on the (new) SAT reading section is the ability to be flexible in interpreting the passages. This allows a student to spot incorrect answers that may initially be appealing but that are inconsistent with some element of the text (or that are simply not justified by...See Jonathan'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 use close reading strategies in my instruction that boost comprehension of complex texts.See Yilmaz's full profile

I am a student at Harvard College, a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and an award-winning writer, photographer, filmmaker, and theatre artist. I am a graduate of the prestigious Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, CA, and am currently dual-concentrating in Economics and Art, Film, and Visual Studies. I...See Ian's full profile

I'm an experienced teacher and tutor of all ages with over 9 years of experience! In addition to my experience, I also have a degree in Mathematics with a focus in Teaching. With my reading students, I always look to build confidence and engagement by making reading fun, interactive, and taking time to...See Jessica'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

I am an experienced English teacher who works one-to-one and in groups with children age 6 -10. We work with all areas of English (writing, reading, vocabulary, and more). These kids have made significant improvement.See Elynn's full profile

I have tutored reading since I was in high school, and have taught reading in the elementary classroom setting!See Emily'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 have tutored students in reading comprehension, grammar, essay writing, and all-things-English. Although I'm new to Wyzant, I have 7+ years of tutoring experience in many capacities (tutoring for reading comprehension, explaining texts, helping students analyze a piece of literature, teaching...See Lily's full profile

I have been teaching at various levels - mainly college - since 2002. In that time, I've taught all kinds of writing, starting with screenwriting and moving to playwriting and to Playwright in Residence at U Mass Boston for several years. I moved into English/Freshman English within a few years. At the college level,...See Janet's full profile

My BA involved reading and interpreting writing of all sorts. I enjoy helping others to reason through their ideas about a given text. I received a perfect score on the GRE general test verbal portion, and have extensive experience tutoring and working one-on-one with students.See Peter's full profile

I have helped many students with preparation for tests, schoolwork, and effective study strategies. I work at Lexington High School in Massachusetts and have taught many SAT and ACT courses. Improving writing is a specialty. I can help boost the quality of academic subject work. I have been a teacher and tutor for...See Andrew'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

Dear Student: Welcome to my home page. My name is Rocio M. I have been a teacher for more than 20 years; I have taught Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and for almost 10 years, Spanish, SAT/ACT preparation and English as a second language. I have also translated a couple of books and manuals into Spanish. I earned...See Rocio'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

I understand how the process works, the importance of setting up short and long term schedules as well as what to look for in colleges prior to the application process. I have read numerous resources on the subject and have witnessed firsthand the results that a well thought out essay and application can bring to...See Hank'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

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