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The Best Reading Tutors in Des Moines, WA

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Joseph V.

35/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Patient Tutor and Communicator Available with Flexible hours

4.9 (24)

48 hours tutoring

I have two years of tutoring experience in English and writing and am willing to assist any student in improving in the areas of tutoring that is offered. I take an interest in all writing areas. I have taken Advanced Placement for English, Honors English in High School, and was once an English Major in College. I am...

Deborah D.

75/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

ESL/ELA Educator & Reading Coach with 15+ Years Experience

5.0 (160)

487 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

Working with ESL professionals and Secondary School Level ELA students, I strive to make reading, writing, listening and speaking English for work and school enjoyable for those I coach and tutor. Enthusiastically and patiently, I will teach you fundamentals of grammar and conversational English to develop...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Deborah helped me immensely in preparing for an important presentation. Our sessions covered a wide range of skills - public speaking, building confidence, improving my writing to be more impactful, and effectively communicating b... - Kara, 2 lessons with Deborah

Tiffany W.

65/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Master's degree and 10+ years of teaching/tutoring ELA Reading

5.0 (3)

11 hours tutoring

I have a methodical approach to understanding the fundamentals of reading. Whether the text is Informational, persuasive, or literature, text structures have a "recipe". Showing students that 'recipe' helps to lessen the anxiety and stress of reading, answering comprehension questions,...

Tiffany is a great tutor

Tiffany took SBA practice tests to evaluate my daughter's skills. She also taught Raya about Writing purposes and sent homework afterwards. My daughter liked her teaching style. - Suparna, 2 lessons with Tiffany

Sureya M.

45/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Patient and Clear SAT Reading Tutor

5.0 (65)

157 hours tutoring

Since November 2024, I have tutored over 15 students in SAT prep. I have also received extremely positive feedback and many of my students' scores have improved by a significant amount. When tutoring SAT Reading, I provide personalized tips, feedback, and advice from my own experience with the SAT. During...

Knowledgeable, patient and fun Latin tutor!

Sureya has been teaching my children (ages 8, 10, 11) Latin twice weekly and they always look forward to their lessons with her. She is patient, well prepared and keeps them all engaged in a subject that could otherwise be dull! S... - Paula, 48 lessons with Sureya

Darby M.

60/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Experienced STEM Tutor Specializing in Math and Natural Science

5.0 (104)

206 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Darby! I hold a B.S. in Earth and Space Exploration (Geological Sciences) and work full-time in Geotechnical Engineering. I’ve been tutoring for over a decade—starting in high school with classmates and siblings, then at a recreation center with 3rd–6th graders, and continuing to support students from...

Smart and friendly tutor, helpful!

Darby tutored my 9th grade daughter in Algebra 1 and physical science. Very bright, nice, personable and helpful! She liked her, and we plan to use her services again! - Raina, 15 lessons with Darby

Stephanie T.

60/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Experienced, Patient, Positive, Encouraging and Effective Tutor

5.0 (837)

3,786 hours tutoring

Response time: 51 minutes

Since early 2009, I have specialized in giving struggling students the skills to be successful in the classroom including all ages (4th grade through adult). My philosophy in tutoring is to build confidence and academic proficiency so I can release the student. I have tutored students in many subjects including...

Stress relieving positive attitude

Erin is a very Visual learner,she struggles with tests and learning from reading. she works very hard to stay at a good level. She is gaining confidence she can do better on the SAT after just a couple sessions. If she feels confi... - Steve, 12 lessons with Stephanie

Christina M.

40/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Study Polish, German, Russian or Czech with an experienced PhD

5.0 (217)

367 hours tutoring

I have extensive experience teaching foreign languages, writing and history. My specializations are Eastern European languages and history, and I also work with foreign languages every day as a translator. The nineteen years I spent living in Poland and Slovakia have allowed me to perfect my Polish and Slovak (both at...

Personalized approach to Polish for English speakers

Christina is a true linguistic scholar with deep knowledge of Polish who is able to customize a pathway to fluency for native English speakers at all levels. She enables you to pick up where you are and fill in gaps of grammar, vo... - Tracy, 15 lessons with Christina

Mariko I.

40/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Mariko I - Math, Science, French, Latin, English

5.0 (124)

374 hours tutoring

Response time: 14 minutes

I also took AP French and Latin during my high school years, allowing me to tutor both of these languages through a high school level, and French even to a collegiate level. Due to my experience with various languages and my natural passion for reading and literature, I am able to tutor various English subjects...

Consummate professional with an impressive mastery of subject areas

From hourly rate to availability to work ethic to pedagogical knack for simplifying the complex (or at least complex to me), Mariko impresses. Her infinite patience saw me through a few rough chemistry units. I absolutely recommen... - Molly, 3 lessons with Mariko

Pamela G.

75/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Exceptional and Caring Tutor

5.0 (605)

2,798 hours tutoring

I have worked in education for over forty years and am passionate about one-on-one teaching. I love to see the light of understanding dawn in the eyes of my students. I work with all ages from first grade through adulthood and I have references I can offer for review, from past and present students. I would be honored to...

Excellent writing and English tutor!

Pamela G. was an excellent tutor for my sons. She worked effectively with them to improve their writing and reading analysis skills. She assigned writing exercises, reviewed them in detail at the subsequent session, discussed ne... - Janice, 9 lessons with Pamela

Janice C.

60/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Experienced Tutor for ESL, Social Studies, Reading and Writing

5.0 (43)

120 hours tutoring

...love it. As I learn about my student's instructional style, I adapt my approach to best support him or her. I can support the student in speaking, listening, reading and writing. In addition to my ESL endorsement, I am credentialed to teach Social Studies from elementary to high school. My tutorial approach is low-tech...

Erin D.

160/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Dedicated and Caring Professional who helps all students succeed!

5.0 (13)

583 hours tutoring

Response time: 14 minutes

I am a certified teacher and am trained in the Orton Gillingham method.

Jonathan B.

120/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Dr. JB- Writing Tutor & Executive Functions Coach

5.0 (9)

13 hours tutoring

I have over 15 years of experience providing writing coaching services: assisting with brainstorming, drafting, and honing responses to high school and college writing assignments. In my doctoral research and personal coaching experience, which provides the foundation of my tutoring methods, I discovered that combining...

Sandra D.

40/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

UW Grad, Algebra and English Tutor for Adults and Children

5.0 (13)

27 hours tutoring

Response time: 50 minutes

Hello! I would love to have the opportunity to help you understand and even enjoy math and English! I have some experience tutoring and am beginning to pursue tutoring as a career. I have three children and have been a stay at home mom (helping them plenty with their homework) since I finished college in 2007. I have...

Alexandria N.

55/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

I’m Alexandria, an advocate and educator. I specialize in writing

5.0 (10)

52 hours tutoring

ESL ASL Accelerated Reader program

Deanna P.

80/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Experienced and Dedicated Tutor

5.0 (264)

1,426 hours tutoring

My experiences have given me a unique perspective on the learning process. I believe that education can and should be individualized. When I work with students, I target their weaknesses and skill gaps. Often I provide extra resources to help students succeed because learning is a not a “one size fits all” situation;...

Great Organized Tutor for Algebra II and Chemistry

We have used Wyzant for numerous years with our two daughters in different parts of the country and Deanna is one of the most organized, professional tutors we have ever had. We have logged thousands of hours of tutoring time wit... - Annette, 118 lessons with Deanna

Erin G.

75/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Experienced Children's and Adult's Reading Tutor, 10+ Years Experience

5.0 (9)

44 hours tutoring

Response time: 23 minutes

I create positive connections with my clients, which is essential to having a safe enough environment to take risks as a reader. I love teaching skills to build confidence in reading in children as well as adults. Each age group presents its own needs and requires different pedagogical approaches, and I have 10...

Thoughtful and Consultative

This is the first class and Erin helped us to clarified our goals and preference for the tutoring program (for our child reading / Spanish learning). She is very thoughtful and insightful and the consultation has been very helpful... - Yifei

Michael W.

85/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Raise Your ACT Reading & Science Scores Fast

5.0 (125)

355 hours tutoring

As a certified teacher with over a decade of classroom experience and five years specializing in ACT Science and Reading prep, I help students raise their scores with a clear, step-by-step game plan. No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just proven strategies tailored to how the ACT works. My approach builds both...

Exceptional ACT Science Tutor – 24 to 36 Transformation

If I have to describe Michael in one line.: "Outstanding ACT Science Tutor – Consistent, Strategic, and Results-Driven" After working with several tutors and seeing little to no progress, we were fortunate to find this exceptiona... - Ramya, 9 lessons with Michael

Elizabeth P.

32/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Reading Comprehension

5.0 (47)

77 hours tutoring

I tutor students of various skill levels with reading in English. Most of my students are English Language Learners and English as Second Language students, so I am comfortable starting with a foundational understanding of the reading. We can work our way through the text by reading aloud and...

Chris C.

35/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Individualized MS/HS English/Social Studies - K-6 Reading

5.0 (58)

114 hours tutoring

...including US History, World History, Pacific Northwest History, Government (Civics), and Economics. I have also had recent experience in tutoring K-6 students in Reading, Study, and Basic Math Skills....

Barbara G.

55/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Dynamic engaging Tutor for Spanish,English,and all K-8 curriculum

5.0 (90)

509 hours tutoring

I am a highly accomplished and results-driven professional specializing in multi-faceted Educational Program Management. I have years of experience with the coordination of foreign language and ELL programs in compliance with several different institute goals. One of my specialties is ELL instruction to diverse...

Great tutor! Son went from D to an A-

Barbara has taught Spanish professionally. She knows where students get hung up and confused and is able to teach these concepts. She shares additional handouts where appropriate to teach ideas not well explained in class or in th... - Carrie, 49 lessons with Barbara

Leita E.

60/hour

Near Des Moines, WA

Experienced, Caring, Educator Available for Private Tutoring

5.0 (83)

427 hours tutoring

I have a reading endorsement for grades K-12. I have taught primary students as a classroom teacher and have served as a Title/LAP teacher as recently as this March in a private school.

Gets to know the child and tailors the sessions

My son enjoys Leita and her teaching style. The summer sessions are holistic and when school starts math will be the focus. - Calvin, 13 lessons with Leita

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Kelly R.

70/hour

Elementary Tutor and Test Prep - Reading, Writing, and Math!

5.0 (368)

1,659 hours tutoring

I am a certified elementary school teacher with 19 years of experience. I have a degree in general education and literacy for elementary students. I love teaching! There is no better way for your child to succeed than one-on-one tutoring. I will...

Wonderful and patient tutor!

Kelly has been working with my two girls (8 and 5 years old). It has been difficult getting them to go on zoom during regular school but they never have any complaints when they have to meet with Kelly. They like the time they g... - Nancy , 68 lessons with Kelly

Dane G.

200/hour

Experienced reading instructor specializing in phonics

5.0 (1237)

2,595 hours tutoring

I have 2+ years of experience teaching at Lindamood-Bell, a program that specializes in remediating reading gaps in students that struggle to read and comprehend fluently and effectively.

Very Adaptable and Patient Tutor

My daughter has been working with Dane on basic reading and phonics for three months now. During that time we have transitioned from the regular learning schedule of daily school (in addition to tutoring) to summer vacation and w... - Michelle, 53 lessons with Dane

Tim C.

45/hour

K-12 Reading/Writing/grammar/SAT/ACT/TESL/Coll. app essays /Job INT

4.8 (1753)

11,587 hours tutoring

I have been teaching reading strategies and reading comprehension skills for more than 20 years and I am confident that I can show you how to muster what can often seem elusive and mystifying. The approach to understanding a...

Great SAT READING tutor - highly recommend

My son was lagging with SAT Reading score. I looked up everywhere to find a good tutor and glad we found Tim. Tim taught my son SAT Reading and in two months of 1-1 classes, my son's confidence level in Reading increased by leap... - Suresh, 11 lessons with Tim

Anna C.

485/hour

SAT Reading Expert

5.0 (3318)

5,774 hours tutoring

Response time: 22 minutes

I have over 10 years of experience helping students raise their SAT scores by hundreds of points! I can't wait to help you achieve a higher score!

First lesson

Today was my daughter’s first lesson SAT Reading and she loved it!!! She already learned new tricks of how to answer questions in the SAT/ACT Reading section. - Marisol, 10 lessons with Anna

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Jiameng Z.

68 Reading lessons

My girls have been reading all the books he recommended and are looking forward to reading the books he recommends at the next level. Richard encourages the girls to think during the reading by asking relevant questions about the book, and he encourages the girls to write about the story and their thoughts about the story after they finish reading it. With Richard’s help, the girls not only learn how to read but also learn about life, about how to be a good person from these books.

Geraldine C.

10 Reading lessons

In fact, she is hired by school districts to teach how to teach reading. She is an answered prayer as our son is a struggling reader and a year behind in his expected reading level. My husband and I wanted a Reading Specialist, not a tutor but an expert, a diagnostician who can evaluate & determine our son's current reading level, enhance his reading strengths and attack his weaknesses with research and evidence-based strategies.

Shaneika W.

64 Reading lessons

My son has always been behind in Reading. I have tried all kinds of programs, Hooked on Phonics, Kumon, ABC Mouse, Reading Eggs, and even other tutors. In November 2013, Dominic was diagnosed with Convergence Insufficiency, where his eyes do not “team” well for the purpose of reading. While he seemed to do better with therapy, he was still very much behind with his reading skills. Over the summer (between third and fourth grade), I sought the help of finding a tutor through WzyAnt.

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