The Best Reading Tutors in Downey, CA

I teach Rhetoric and Composition which involves a good amount of reading. My students range from academically gifted, to non native English speakers and students with special needs. My private students generally work on supplemental reading and literary analysis to help increase their confidence in...See Angela's full profile

I received an English Minor during my time in undergrad, and spent 3 years working for my schools Writing Center, where I helped students brainstorm, draft, and edit papers ranging from school assignments, to personal statements and applications. I also had several short stories published in my school's literary magazine. See Stephanie's full profile

Hi! I specialize in helping students with college applications, graduate school applications, academic writing, and creative work such as filmmaking, screenwriting, and acting. I’m a Columbia University graduate with a BA in English Literature, and I earned my MFA from USC in Film Production. I have over a decade...See Ariana's full profile

Dr. Lena Magardechian is a Psychology Professor at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology, where she teaches graduate students in the Clinical Psychology Program with a Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis. She holds an advanced degree in Psychology specializing in Marriage and Family...See Lena's full profile

I teach ESL at Los Angeles Trade Tech and have taught for 6 years at various LAUSD adult schools. I've also tutored reading, writing, speaking and grammar with WyzAnt for the past four years. My education consists of a Masters in TESOL as well as a secondary Masters in Ed. w/a specialty in special...See Deborah's full profile

Hi! My name is Caly, and I am a graduate from UC San Diego with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and minor in Psychology and completed up to multivariable calculus. Throughout the years, I have found that my passion has always been in education, and I am currently in the process of applying for a California...See Caly'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

I specialize in EXPERT college essays, personal statements, and application strategy. The key to acceptance is finding out what makes YOUNIQUE. Anyone can write a polished essay. Anyone can get a 4.0. Anyone can start a club, star in the school play, or score the winning touchdown. There are thousands of qualified...See Arianna'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

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

Also, if a certain text needs to be used to write your essay, you will need to have it with you when we meet. Everyone deserves to feel their minds blown by the excitement of getting what it means to think, read, and write critically, which is what is being asked of you in all the above essays. This means you do...See Gloria's full profile

I've passed the CSET General Science I and II, as well as the CSET Chemistry test. I am a tutor with 10 years of experience preparing students for university, for standardized tests, and for their own academic pursuits in mathematics, science, and English. I have been employed at a number of quality...See Scott's full profile

My name is Steven. My highest level of education was obtained at Loyola Marymount University where I earned a Masters of Arts in English and World Literature; I graduated Summa Cum Laude. It was during my undergrad work at San Francisco State where I realized that I was most passionate about literature and writing. There...See Steven's full profile

After graduating from St. Stephen's Prep High School outside Washington D.C., I spent 4 years at Tulane University graduating with a Bachelor's Degree. I have a gift for taking difficult to comprehend concepts and turning them into easy-to-understand, applicable lessons. I've also had experience in stand-up comedy...See Jefferson'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

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

Hello! My name is Nick, and I am a tutor by profession with over 15 years of experience tutoring nearly all K-12 subjects. While I have been out of school for some time now, I dedicate much of my free time to learning about new topics that interest me. I try to impart this love of learning on each and every student that...See Nicholas'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 have a strong academic background in reading, writing, and analytical coursework and am comfortable helping students strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, inference, and critical-thinking skills. I focus on breaking passages down clearly, identifying main ideas and supporting evidence, and helping...See Drew's full profile

I'm a tutor, teaching artist, writer, editor, and former NYC high school English teacher with over 10 years of experience working with students in the classroom and one-on-one. I hold an MA in English and Theater Education from NYU and a BA in Performance Studies from Northwestern. I love working with students, and I...See Lyssa's full profile

I specialize in teaching ESL for the past 20 years to kids and young adults, so teaching basic reading skills is part of my daily routine. See Duane's full profile

Hi guys! My name is Erik and I am dedicated to helping your child read, write and speak with proficiency and confidence. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in English Literature and Language from Cal Poly Pomona. While in college, I also volunteered at the University Writing Center to help other students...See Erik's full profile

I have over 5 years of experience helping students become stronger, more confident readers. My tutoring focuses on phonics, decoding, reading fluency, morphemes (word parts), vocabulary, and comprehension skills, with lessons tailored to each student’s learning style and pace. I have worked extensively with...See Julia's full profile

In 2012, I graduated with honors from UC Berkeley after just three years of study, majoring in Psychology with a focus on Pre-Medical Sciences. For the past ten years, I've dedicated myself to tutoring, working one-on-one with students throughout the country. What sets me apart as a tutor is my unwavering commitment...See Maher's full profile

I believe in engaging students by tailoring lessons to their needs and personality. Communication, patience and understanding are a must for a successful rapport with the student. I studied at the prestigious Ecole Normale Supérieure in France and graduate Summa Cum Laude with a Master's in Linguistics and Literature as...See Cloe's full profile