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I am a certified K-12 reading specialist and have taught language arts for 18 years, both in K-12 schools and at the college level. On Wyzant, I have also taught literacy skills to college students and adults. In addition, I tutor in English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, sentence structure, and general English...
I am a certified K-12 reading specialist and have taught language arts for 18 years, both in K-12 schools and at the college level. On Wyzant, I have also taught literacy skills to college students and adults. In addition, I tutor in English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, sentence structure, and general English...
Jeannie has taught me how to relax, be patient, and interact with the audience. I'm very ecstatic about my growth over the last three weeks, all thanks to Jeannie! - Wayne, 6 lessons with Jeannie

Near Edwardsville, IL
I have a BS in Biochemistry from Cornell University (with honors and distinction) and a PhD in Biochemistry from The Rockefeller University, although my training also encompasses neuroscience, genetics, and molecular biology. I'm enthusiastic about science, but more importantly, I approach my tutoring sessions with a...
I have a BS in Biochemistry from Cornell University (with honors and distinction) and a PhD in Biochemistry from The Rockefeller University, although my training also encompasses neuroscience, genetics, and molecular biology. I'm enthusiastic about science, but more importantly, I approach my tutoring sessions with a...
Very thankful that I had the privilege to work with her. Thanks to her knowledge, patient, and ability to teach, I can happily share that I have finished my Capstone with the maximum possible grade, no corrections to be made. I wo... - Nathalie, 22 lessons with Wendi

Near Edwardsville, IL
I am a K–12 certified reading specialist with over 26 years of experience as both a classroom teacher and literacy interventionist. I have extensive training in structured literacy and use evidence-based approaches grounded in the science of reading, including Orton-Gillingham and the Wilson...
I am a K–12 certified reading specialist with over 26 years of experience as both a classroom teacher and literacy interventionist. I have extensive training in structured literacy and use evidence-based approaches grounded in the science of reading, including Orton-Gillingham and the Wilson...

Near Edwardsville, IL
I'm currently a PhD student in the English department at UC Berkeley. I am from Pennsylvania originally, but have lived all over the country (Philadelphia, Boston, NYC, San Francisco). I am very happy to be settling in the East Bay. I am excited to work with students from the middle school level and up. I have worked...
I'm currently a PhD student in the English department at UC Berkeley. I am from Pennsylvania originally, but have lived all over the country (Philadelphia, Boston, NYC, San Francisco). I am very happy to be settling in the East Bay. I am excited to work with students from the middle school level and up. I have worked...

I have 16 years of paid professional tutoring experience, with extensive one-on-one work in English and reading. I help students strengthen reading comprehension by identifying main ideas, making inferences, analyzing details,...
I have 16 years of paid professional tutoring experience, with extensive one-on-one work in English and reading. I help students strengthen reading comprehension by identifying main ideas, making inferences, analyzing details,...

I have two years of teaching experience through Teach For America, where I worked with students to strengthen their reading and literacy skills. I specialize in helping students improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and...
I have two years of teaching experience through Teach For America, where I worked with students to strengthen their reading and literacy skills. I specialize in helping students improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and...

My students learn to move beyond surface-level reading and develop the analytical skills needed to identify authorial purpose, interpret complex texts, and construct meaning across a wide range of literary and nonfiction genres. I work with...
My students learn to move beyond surface-level reading and develop the analytical skills needed to identify authorial purpose, interpret complex texts, and construct meaning across a wide range of literary and nonfiction genres. I work with...
Abigail really is good at using step by step examples and has a thorough understanding of the subject matter. She really is helpful and has a great way of presenting materials. - Sara, 4 lessons with Abigail

I hold a Master's degree in Education and taught K-5 students for 17 years. For two of those years, I served as a reading intervention teacher working with students extensively on phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, and morphology. I...
I hold a Master's degree in Education and taught K-5 students for 17 years. For two of those years, I served as a reading intervention teacher working with students extensively on phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, and morphology. I...
For the past few years our son has had challenges with his reading and comprehension, falling further behind each year. This year we decided to home school him so he could focus on his reading. I searched everywhere for a reading ... - Gus, 69 lessons with Jackie

I have over 11 years of experience helping students of all ages strengthen their reading skills, from early decoding to advanced comprehension. My approach is grounded in structured literacy and Orton–Gillingham–inspired methods, using...
I have over 11 years of experience helping students of all ages strengthen their reading skills, from early decoding to advanced comprehension. My approach is grounded in structured literacy and Orton–Gillingham–inspired methods, using...
Ann is very kind, gentle spoken, knowledgeable, attentive, and patient tutor for my daughter. My daughter loves English, but struggled to focus on topics and book selections. She has been very caring and even follow up with little... - Masae, 47 lessons with Ann

I have 14 years of experience teaching reading and literacy across K–12, including work with students who need support in comprehension, fluency, and detail retention. I specialize in breaking down complex texts, teaching active...
I have 14 years of experience teaching reading and literacy across K–12, including work with students who need support in comprehension, fluency, and detail retention. I specialize in breaking down complex texts, teaching active...
Jason made an incredible difference for my daughter. Not only did her math grade improve, but her confidence did too. He tailors the lessons to what she needs and makes adjustments when he sees what she struggles with. She is bec... - Vanessa, 26 lessons with Jason

I work closely with children, teens, and adults who struggle with confidence, pacing, understanding main ideas, and answering questions about what they read. I break down passages into manageable steps, teach students how to identify key...
I work closely with children, teens, and adults who struggle with confidence, pacing, understanding main ideas, and answering questions about what they read. I break down passages into manageable steps, teach students how to identify key...
Great lesson!! Donna was patient and supportive. My daughter tends to lose her focus, but during the entire class time, she was attentive, interested, and felt comfortable practicing reading and pronunciation. We are so looking fo... - Grace

For standardized test prep, I use sample exams from your state’s standardized test in order to expose the student to common questions and state-shared standards. I use sophisticated reading strategies like partner reading to teach...
For standardized test prep, I use sample exams from your state’s standardized test in order to expose the student to common questions and state-shared standards. I use sophisticated reading strategies like partner reading to teach...
I have see a great improvement in my son’s grades. We greatly appreciate your support. Thanks for all your help:) - Urvi, 47 lessons with Jennifer

I graduated with a 3.2 GPA.
I graduated with a 3.2 GPA.
It's our first class and Remington is awesome. We tried free writing and followed by a reading with discussion which is a little challenging. Look forward to the next class. - YING, 11 lessons with Remington

I have over 20 years of experience tutoring both children and adults in foundational literacy, specializing in targeted reading interventions for all age levels. While my early literacy work begins with intensive phonics for rising second...
I have over 20 years of experience tutoring both children and adults in foundational literacy, specializing in targeted reading interventions for all age levels. While my early literacy work begins with intensive phonics for rising second...
We highly recommend Miss Patty as she is working with our daughter. She is an amazing tutor who is able to connect to students easily. Before tutoring began, Miss Patty took the time to speak to us (as parents) to discuss and ... - Peter, 42 lessons with Patricia

I help students strengthen their reading comprehension by teaching them how to identify main ideas, make inferences, and connect details to the bigger picture. With a master’s degree in secondary education and years of experience working...
I help students strengthen their reading comprehension by teaching them how to identify main ideas, make inferences, and connect details to the bigger picture. With a master’s degree in secondary education and years of experience working...
Ms Tegan is helping my son (4th grader) with comprehension and reading improvement. It was really hard to get him interested in reading but with Ms Tegan he is always looking forward to the session and doing an hour of reading and... - Bhautik, 51 lessons with Tegan

I graduated from UNCG with a Bachelor's Degree in English and have experience supervising and teaching reading skills for students ages 3-23 in a variety of settings. I am a licensed English/Language Arts teacher for grades 9-12...
I graduated from UNCG with a Bachelor's Degree in English and have experience supervising and teaching reading skills for students ages 3-23 in a variety of settings. I am a licensed English/Language Arts teacher for grades 9-12...
I highly recommend Anna for those, who want to have a nice conversation and improve their English skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). - Faze

I read English, Greek, and Latin.
I read English, Greek, and Latin.

I have 27+ years of teaching experience in which I was the Language Arts Teacher for most of those years. My background is in elementary education where I specialize in the areas of reading skills, phonics, grammar, spelling,...
I have 27+ years of teaching experience in which I was the Language Arts Teacher for most of those years. My background is in elementary education where I specialize in the areas of reading skills, phonics, grammar, spelling,...
We have been working with Dianna for over two months for my son’s English lessons, and we are truly impressed by her teaching. She is highly experienced and has a natural ability to guide children’s thinking in a patient and engag... - Jenny, 42 lessons with Dianna

I taught a roster of 28 adults in the various ELA areas. My students progressed at a higher rate than the students in the other classes.
I taught a roster of 28 adults in the various ELA areas. My students progressed at a higher rate than the students in the other classes.
Stephanie connected very well and easily with my teenage son! My son and I are super excited for the session! Such an amazing educator! - Soketao, 8 lessons with Stephanie

As a long-time reading and writing teacher, I have helped students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds improve their reading comprehension and knowledge of literary styles and methods. I love to share my love of reading with...
As a long-time reading and writing teacher, I have helped students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds improve their reading comprehension and knowledge of literary styles and methods. I love to share my love of reading with...
We contacted Katherine given her extensive experience with elementary / ESL students. My son had six sessions with her so far. We loved her from the very first session. She has a wonderful personality perfect for teaching child... - Christine, 18 lessons with Katherine

From 2015 through the present, I have privately tutored students from middle school to college and graduate programs in a variety of reading and writing-intensive subjects. I get great satisfaction from helping my clients create...
From 2015 through the present, I have privately tutored students from middle school to college and graduate programs in a variety of reading and writing-intensive subjects. I get great satisfaction from helping my clients create...
I worked with Kathryn to write a research paper and personal statement for my college application and I really feel like I hit the jackpot with her. Kathryn is extremely knowledgeable, unwaveringly patient, and deeply supportive.... - McKinley , 6 lessons with Kathryn

I’ve also contributed to writing English curriculum for the entire school district; I bring strong content knowledge in reading comprehension, analysis and academic writing. I’ve also supported students across the U.S. and Korea...
I’ve also contributed to writing English curriculum for the entire school district; I bring strong content knowledge in reading comprehension, analysis and academic writing. I’ve also supported students across the U.S. and Korea...

A BA/MA research fellow at The University of Chicago, I study Creative Writing: Fiction & English Language and Literature. Perceptibly, reading and writing lay the foundations of my wheelhouse. As a college applicant, I obtained a...
A BA/MA research fellow at The University of Chicago, I study Creative Writing: Fiction & English Language and Literature. Perceptibly, reading and writing lay the foundations of my wheelhouse. As a college applicant, I obtained a...
Tyler is patient and communicative, making the writing sessions both productive and enjoyable. He provides thoughtful feedback and takes the time to explain concepts clearly, making sure that I fully understand them. His guidance ... - Li, 3 lessons with Tyler

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!
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!
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

Hi, I’m Ashley! I am an expert writing coach, university instructor, and Dartmouth Admissions Interviewer dedicated to helping students unlock their academic and creative potential. With 500+ hours of successful tutoring and a proven track...
Hi, I’m Ashley! I am an expert writing coach, university instructor, and Dartmouth Admissions Interviewer dedicated to helping students unlock their academic and creative potential. With 500+ hours of successful tutoring and a proven track...
Ashley is an incredible, knowledgeable, and well prepared ELA tutor. My 5th grade son was struggling in ELA, especially vocabulary and writing. As she started tutoring him, I saw the passion and dedication she integrates during h... - Manal, 116 lessons with Ashley
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