The Best Reading Tutors in Fairfax, VA

As both a social worker and a certified ESL/ESOL instructor, I bring a unique approach to tutoring. An effective tutor not only knows the subject matter, but also understands the student. Not just their preferred learning style, but what motivates the student and will really help them learn. Having been a social...See Allison's full profile

I successfully completed the Praxis exam and can tutor in subjects: C-PPST: Reading (5710), C-PPST: Writing (5720), C-PPST: Math (5730). The possible score range is 150-190 with the average performance range as 173-178. I scored above average in all areas with a 181 in Reading, 182 in Writing and was 4...See Steph's full profile

It’s like watching windshield wipers slowly descending. I didn’t read that way when I was young. Rather than slowly advancing down a page, my eyes advanced and then retreated. I’d read seven words, say, and then revisit three. It took me forever to read a textbook chapter or novel, and even...See Robert's full profile

I served as a literacy mentor working with elementary and middle school aged children on critical reading and comprehension skills. I also have a background and familiarity addressing the specific grammatical and structural challenges presented to high school ESL learners that are native speakers of non-Romance...See Cady's full profile

Making educational resources more accessible and equitable is a core value of mine, and tutoring is one of the most meaningful ways I pursue that goal. I have extensive experience tutoring SAT Reading & Writing, as well as English from the elementary through high school levels. I scored a 780 on the SAT...See Hazel's full profile

For over a decade, I have specialized in working with children diagnosed with Dyslexia, Autism, Auditory Processing Disorder, and ADD/ADHD. As a Certified Dyslexia and Special Needs Educational Therapist, I design individualized programs that align with each child’s unique learning style—whether visual, auditory,...See Jessie's full profile

Science is a subject that allows students to use their creativity and interests to learning more about the world around them. I believe reading and writing are key skills for success. I believe all students can be fluent readers, and establish comprehension while reading through practice and...See Mackenzie's full profile

Hi! My name is Megan and I am a Harvard College grad (Neurobiology) and hold a Master of Public Health from George Washington University. I have always loved teaching and working with students, and spent a few years tutoring after graduating from college. I then spent the last eight years working in international...See Megan's full profile

Working as a teacher, after school teacher, and kumon tutor I have taught many children reading and comprehension. I have college level training in English and have studied courses in the patience it takes to teach phonics.See Alyssha's full profile

I tutor students preparing to take the PSAT/NMSQT but focus only on prepping for the reading and writing questions. I cover the following question types: main idea, quantitative evidence, craft and structure, words in context, expression of ideas, and standard English conventions. I do not provide tutoring...See Jessica's full profile

I love teaching reading, and can make the words come alive in your mind! I am especially talented in helping Deaf people connect English and ASL in order to read well. See Christine's full profile

I help students excel on the PSAT by focusing on key areas like problem-solving, reading comprehension, and writing. Through personalized lessons and targeted strategies, I build confidence and equip students with the skills needed to achieve their best score.See Keya's full profile

I facilitated professional development in early literacy research during my career in Denver Public Schools and coached teachers who were teaching literacy. I've tutored elementary students in reading for over 10 years. I recently completed certification in the Science of Reading with Ignite tutors...See Kaitlin's full profile

I have successfully taught a group of Kindergarten students to read within one school year. We began the school year by learning about the sounds of letters, then sound blends, three to four letter words, sight words, and eventually progressed to reading simple sentences. I also worked as a...See Darya's full profile

I am currently tutoring a six-year-old in reading, and I have a CELTA certificate with 140+ hours in training to teach English. I also taught English to children in South Korea at a hagwon.See John's full profile

As a high school English teacher for several years, I worked with students to enhance their reading comprehension and textual analysis skills. Exposing students to a variety of genres, we reviewed and discussed various types of literature in class, working together to dissect them to ensure their understanding. I...See Susan's full profile

I have been teaching reading for over thirty years. I am certified to teach Cognitive Reading Strategies, Read Naturally, Reading Mastery, Wilson Reading, Fundations, Visualization and Verbalization and other strategies. These strategies address comprehension, fluency, and phonics as...See Ellen's full profile

Not only do I offer examples and exercises from my own coursework to improve your skills, but I'm happy to work with you on just general writing and critical reading tasks. I'm always happy to discuss your expectations and am experienced in working with others to create a set of goals and follow through.See Isabel's full profile

I have taught ESL for 5 years, tutoring students with a variety of native languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Croatian. I prefer to teach students who are at least at the intermediate level. I can teach writing, reading, vocabulary, and conversation. I have a degree...See Pamela's full profile

I have always possessed strong spelling skills since childhood, in part because I have both strong reading skills and an excellent memory. I consider myself to have great ability to edit writing and detect and fix spelling errors, something that should prove very useful for the average student. See Sean's full profile

I have a master's degree in education with emphasis in ESOL, which allows me to help students with their English writing, grammar, and essays, including SAT reading and SAT writing. Since I have a bachelor's degree in Business, I can also assist students in their economics/business classes....See Roberto's full profile

Hi! I’m Saranya, and I’m passionate about helping students succeed. I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, the #1 ranked public high school in the U.S. at the time (attended from 2020-2024), and I am currently a Neuroscience major on the premed track at Case Western Reserve...See Saranya's full profile

Hi, my name is Ananya! I have a B.A. from the University of Virginia in Politics and Public Policy. I teach all ages math, English, and vocal performance. I also offer college admissions coaching and study skills coaching. Please contact me for more information.See Ananya's full profile

Hi! I'm Josh. I just graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) summa-cum-laude (3.97 GPA), where I studied Political Science & Russian Politics. Before college, I served in the infantry for about two years. At Penn, I was certified as a writing tutor and trained by the university. I specialize in...See Josh's full profile

I've been teaching reading for nearly 10 years. My expertise is to help students bridge gaps and learning, to improve their vocabulary and writing skills and to develop a passion for reading.See Cassandra's full profile