The Best Reading Tutors in Independence, MO

Near Independence, MO

The Math Expert You've Been Looking For...

We all remember that one teacher we had that embarrassed us in front of the class for not understanding something. My goal is to be the exact opposite of that. I feel that people learn best when they feel free from judgment, not on a time constraint, and when they're able to apply the new concepts to everyday life. I... See Riley's full profile

Near Independence, MO

Algebra & Reading Tutor | Data Science Major | 3.98 GPA

...when learning difficult material. Throughout school, I have taken advanced math and statistics courses, and I especially enjoy helping students with algebra, reading comprehension, study skills, and general homework support. While I do not have formal tutoring experience yet, I regularly help friends, classmates, and ... See Tessa's full profile

Near Independence, MO

Test Prep and College Admissions Expert

Some recent celebrations include a student scoring a 36 on the ACT Math section; students getting Early Action acceptances to MIT, Notre Dame, and UNC-Chapel Hill; and a student scoring 1530 on the SAT! When I'm not tutoring or working at my full-time education job, I enjoy reading, playing Dungeons and... See Megan's full profile

Near Independence, MO

Tutor for Literacy, College Prep, and Neuordivergent learners

I have taught reading for twelve years. I am patient, and I have a variety of techniques to assist struggling readers achieve higher grades and better skills as they progress through school. See Kirk's full profile

Near Independence, MO

ELAR(English, Language Arts, Reading)/Writing, and Spanish bilingual

I have over 100 hours of tutoring in multiple language arts subjects (English, reading, writing) as well as tutoring in Spanish, English as a Second Language (ESL) with individuals from 6 to 60 years of age. I began tutoring through Wyzant in 2011 after working as a 7th/8th grade English, Language Arts,... See Jerrod's full profile

Near Independence, MO

Patient, Qualified Tutor with LOTS of Experience

I am a certified K-8 teacher, and I have experience working as a reading specialist. I have hands on techniques that can be transferred through video lessons to help students with their phonemic awareness, phonics skills, comprehension, as well as prefix and suffix understanding. I pair spelling and reading... See Rachel's full profile

Near Independence, MO

Veteran Teacher: ELA Skills

I have almost 19 years of teaching experiences, at various grade levels. Currently, I'm an elementary ESL teacher. While I do work with many students K-5, I currently primarily work with 4th and 5th graders. I enjoy helping students learn and I love to find new and fun ways to help them! See Jenifer's full profile

Reading Coach – Attorney & Educator with 30+ Years Experience

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... See Donna's full profile

Ivy League Tutor who enjoys teaching new generations to love reading

I love language, teaching it especially, and am a tutor with experience working with children one-on-one with their reading skills. I volunteer for a literacy organization called Mighty Writers in Philadelphia, and sadly, many of the kids... See Rachel's full profile

Reading Tutor Specializing in Structured Literacy and Orton–Gillingham

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... See Ann's full profile

Reading Intervention Teacher with 17+ Years of Teaching Experience

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... See Jackie's full profile

Certificate: Teaching of Post-Secondary Reading and 25+ Years Exp.

I completed the course requirements for a teaching certificate in reading at the graduate level. I have also taught reading skills to ESL students for 25+ years. See Mijin's full profile

K–12 Reading Specialist with 14 Years of ELA Teaching Experience

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... See Jason's full profile

Certified Reading Teacher with Masters in Teaching English

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... See Jennifer's full profile

B.S. in Writing and Communication

I graduated with a 3.2 GPA. See Remington's full profile

Credentialed Teacher with 15+ Years Tutoring Experience

I obtained a bachelor's in Literature and Writing as well as a California teaching credential. I have worked specifically on reading with students of all grades (K-12) and have also worked on comprehension with first and second year... See Mary's full profile

Helping Students Improve Understanding Through Reading Comprehension

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... See Tegan's full profile

Licensed English Teacher for Fluency & Comprehension

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... See Chae's full profile

Tutor since the 1990s -- AP Exams & the National Counselor Exam (NCE)

I read English, Greek, and Latin. See Mark's full profile

Rank 1 in Elementary Education with 27+ years of teaching experience

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,... See Dianna's full profile

Certified Teacher Specializing in Writing and English Language Arts

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. See Stephanie's full profile

Patient & Knowledgeable: SAT Reading, Personal Statement, Writing, ESL

My approach in working with Reading Comprehension students is to begin by choosing reading assignments that are of interest to the student. Student is asked to read both silently and out loud. Next, we discuss the main points... See Sara's full profile

Experienced Educator Specializing in English/SAT/Writing

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... See Yujin's full profile

UChicago English/Creative Writing /AP/Essay/College Admissions Tutor

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... See Tyler's full profile

SAT Reading Expert

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! See Anna's full profile