The Best Reading Tutors in Pasadena, CA

After graduating with a 3.8 from Northwestern University, where I double-majored in Theatre and International Studies and minored in Film & Media Studies, I moved to LA where I now work as a writer. My own college essay got me into Northwestern, Wesleyan, NYU, University of Michigan, and Barnard. College essays I have...See Arianna's full profile

I’m Andrew, a writer, poet and teacher who loves inspiring his students to bring out the best in their writing and reading skills. Lighting a spark in my students and seeing them excel where they once had doubts or difficulties is my absolute favorite part of tutoring. Though I have been writing poetry and...See Andrew's full profile

My methods in tutoring are unique. Instead of creating a scheduled plan before meeting my clients, I prefer to understand how my client learns best. This allows me to fully meet my client in the middle and guide them to grow in a direction that complements their learning nature. My flexibility in scheduling further...See Hashmat'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

I work with English learners of all levels, though I am most experienced in working with students with at least a basic grasp of speaking and reading. I can help with grammar, sentence structure, essay writing, formal and informal writing, narrative writing, short stories, novels, etc. See Ryan's full profile

I teach college and university English composition and literature. I also have experience tutoring middle school English, reading, and writing.See Gloria's full profile

I passed each of the following examinations of competence the first time I "sat" for each exam: CBEST: 123 is PASS. I scored 190 and Above Average for each category. SSAT Single Subject Assessment for Teaching: Passing score 220 out 300 points. PRAXIS: Range 100-200. I scored 165 in Analytical Essay, 169 Interpret...See Izzy 's full profile

Reading is not only important in the form of a book, but is essential in all forms of life. Reading a college acceptance letter, reading instructions on a test, or simply reading a birthday card are triumphs that start with learning how to read. As a child, reading was one of my...See Eden's full profile

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I have taught English literature and freshman writing at Duke, literature at Emerson College, and upper-level English and freshman writing courses at the US Naval Academy, where I was a tenure-track assistant professor of English. I emphasize close reading as a tool that empowers students to scrutinize, unpack,...See Calina's full profile

As a therapist, I have the patience and experience it takes to work with student who struggle with their reading and writing skills. I understand the uniqueness of each of my students and know that children who struggle with dyslexia need that special one on one attention to succeed in school. As far as...See Lena's full profile

What I have learned through my teaching is that the arts engage students and help them find new ways of understanding, memorizing, and processing. If your child is struggling with reading, writing, or critical thinking, I will diagnose their specific needs, then we will explore engaging ways to build that skill....See Carly's full profile

I love to help students not only understand and comprehend what they are reading, but also to learn from and connect with it so they become engaged readers. At the middle and high school level, I can help students with close reading to develop more thoughtful literary analysis. In the elementary grades, I...See Danielle's full profile

After graduating from California State University, Northridge, I began my teaching career working as an E.S.L. instructor/Educational Supervisor at Los Angeles ORT College where I remained for three years from 1989-1992. In 1992, I moved to Premier Academy in Pasadena/Arcadia. At Premier, I was the head English...See Michael's full profile

I have a BS in English from the California Institute of Technology and have significant experience teaching students reading and writing for standardized tests as well as for elementary, middle school, and high school classrooms. I have experience in both creative, expository, and scientific reading and...See Pallavi's full profile

Hi there—I’m a Columbia and USC grad with over a decade of experience in writing and film. I’m here to help students become more confident in their creativity—whether you’re crafting a standout college essay, polishing your script, or tackling a tough writing assignment. I also enjoy helping students with...See Ariana's full profile

Even if you do not take Latin, vocabulary can be learned, although most students do not learn new words solely by looking them up on their own. How I teach vocabulary depends on your reading interests and learning style. Some do best when words encountered in reading assignments are defined and discussed;...See Martha's full profile

I was also a teaching assistant in second grade and a substitute teacher working extensively in science, math, music and homeroom classes. I've worked with kids on reading improvement, basic math skills, music, performance and speech in the classroom. As well as being a teaching artist for the past 10 years,...See Celeste's full profile

Hi, I am a history/social studies and English teacher/tutor. I have experience teaching high school/middle school history courses and experience tutoring English, SAT/ACT reading and writing, and all history subjects. I was a history major and love teaching history or social studies subjects. I...See Benjamin's full profile

I have about 6 years of tutoring experience for K-6, as I volunteered at the local community center near my high school to tutor K-6. Ever since high school I have continued to tutor elementary to high school students in various subjects including math, reading, writing, and even Spanish. The goal for each of my...See Cameron's full profile

Along with practical experience in organization and active reading, I have taken several workshops and read many books on study skills. Regardless of the subject I am teaching, I always incorporate effective study strategies into the curriculum. I cover topics like organizational techniques, scheduling,...See Sharon's full profile

I graduated from UCLA with a bachelors degree in Sociology and went on to receive my multiple subject credential from Point Loma University. From there, I worked at a Sylvan Learning Center for four years tutoring kids of all ages in math, reading, and study skills. During that time, I was also substitute teaching...See Jacquiline's full profile

Using targeted learning strategies for specific students to achieve optimal outcomes, I apply interdisciplinary approaches and address learning styles. I work to improve reading comprehension, composition, grammar, and vocabulary. The Science of Reading is a touchstone of my teaching practice. In the...See Dr. Mara's full profile

Because of my experience at Landmark, I am able to specialize in teaching phonics, reading comprehension and writing. My undergraduate education at St. John’s College also prepared me well for a career in teaching. Its Great Books Program asks students to read many of the great works of literature,...See Aline's full profile

I have years of experience tutoring the SAT and the GRE and a good track record with raising people's scores. My approach focuses on helping students identify the main skills they need to strengthen and drilling those until they gain mastery of those and of the broader process of test prep. In 2015, I applied my advice...See Helene's full profile