The Best Reading Tutors in Independence, MO

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

Med student who loves helping others learn!

I have extensive experience tutoring virtually through Zoom and Google Meets, always in one-on-one settings that's tailored to a student's individual needs. My experience includes ESOL tutoring for Afghan refugee elementary students, Reading support for 3rd graders, 7th grade math tutoring, English... See Emaan'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

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

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

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

Highly-Rated Reading Tutor with 7+ Years Experience

With over 7 years of experience, I help students strengthen their reading comprehension, grammar, and writing skills across all levels. My approach focuses on clear explanations, practical techniques, and constructive feedback to improve... See Jacob's full profile

Certified Elementary Teacher (25+ years) :Grades K-6 Reading & Phonics

The results speak for themselves: Is your elementary or middle school child struggling to keep up in reading or math? You're not alone—and help is here. With just two sessions a week, I help students make rapid progress: most improve... See Michele'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

Adult English, Reading, Writing, ESOL, and 2025 Citizenship prep

I am a former volunteer with the Washington Literacy Council where I tutored low-literacy adults and trained other tutors on using the 'Wilson' method of reading. The Wilson method provides a structured way to using sounds to... See Moire's full profile

BA in Eng. Lit w/ 10 yrs. experience supporting students to analyze

I have been working with students of varying ages but primarily from 8th grade onwards and teaching them how to analyze literature and improve their reading, comprehension, and writing skills accordingly. In the last year I had a student go... See Divya's full profile

Critical Reading & Comprehension Coach | 760 SAT Reading | Lehigh Grad

My legal training further sharpened my ability to read analytically — identifying argument structure, evaluating evidence, and extracting meaning from dense, technical material. I coach students in reading comprehension, critical... See Amberlynn's full profile

Experienced Reading Tutor Focused on Comprehension & Growth

I work with students to strengthen their reading comprehension, build confidence, and develop strategies for understanding a wide range of texts. With a Master’s degree in English and several years of experience teaching reading... See Aric'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

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

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

B.S. in Writing and Communication

I graduated with a 3.2 GPA. See Remington'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

EXPERT, PATIENT ESL AND ENGLISH TUTOR!

I'm a member of the National Tutoring Association, and I have completed four TESOL certificates. I can help improve your English grammar, pronunciation, conversation, reading, listening comprehension, and writing. I am passionate about... See Carolyn's full profile

Experienced Tutor for Elementary-High School Students

I've worked in a classroom setting with 10-15 students & one on one. I graded over 50 assignments per week in Math, English, Reading Comprehension, and Science. My experience with high school students was more one-on-one, teaching... See Kristelle's full profile

Expert College Essay Coach & Test Prep Tutor; PhD from UChicago

The result: a polished, persuasive essay that stands out to admissions officers. I offer comprehensive support to help students excel on the digital SAT Reading & Writing and the ACT English & Reading. I know what it... See Kelsey's full profile

Senior Finance Analyst Teaches Math & Sciences

Hi, I'm James! I'm a patient and enthusiastic Math, Science, and Business tutor who loves helping students understand difficult concepts and succeed in courses they're struggling with. I earned my degree in Finance from Miami University, with... See James's full profile

Experienced ELA teacher plus test prep & college essay coaching

I graduated summa cum laude with an M.A. in English Language and Literature and have spent over twenty years teaching English to students in grades 4-12. I believe every student learns differently, and I pride myself on creating personalized... See Susan's full profile

Ivy League Grad | 8+ Years Experience | SAT & College Essay Specialist

...each session to the student’s learning style, goals, and strengths. What I Offer: SAT Prep Targeted strategies for reading, writing, and grammar. I help students build skills, manage time, and approach the test with clarity and confidence. ... See Isabelle's full profile