The Best Reading Tutors in Placentia, CA

With over 20 years of tutoring experience, I have helped students of all ages develop stronger reading skills—from early literacy and phonics to advanced comprehension and critical analysis. My background includes working with learners at varying proficiency levels, including those with reading challenges...See Edwin's full profile

Hi, my name is Michael! I graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a B.S. in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution and Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology. I have taken biology courses focusing on molecular/cell biology, genetics, anatomy & physiology, ecology, evolution, etc. I have also taken several chemistry and...See Michael's full profile

I teach students how to slow down, process information more effectively, and engage with what they are reading. Over time, students become more accurate, more confident, and more independent in how they approach reading tasks across subjects.See Jesse's full profile

I am a native speaker of Russian and Ukrainian languages. I studied German, English and Spanish as well as Literature in Odessa University in Ukraine for four years and got Bachelor degree with excellent grade. After graduation I went to Germany, University of Regensburg to take a course in German language and...See Maryna's full profile

Hello, I’m Jason! I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. During my graduate studies, I had the opportunity to serve as a teaching associate, leading several undergraduate engineering...See Jason's full profile

My name is Steven. My highest level of education was obtained at Loyola Marymount University where I earned a Masters of Arts in English and World Literature; I graduated Summa Cum Laude. It was during my undergrad work at San Francisco State where I realized that I was most passionate about literature and writing. There...See Steven's full profile

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from California State University Long Beach. I've completed the test prep class for the R.I.C.A and have over 120 volunteer hours helping with reading in various schools.See Amy's full profile

In addition to private tutoring, I also have over 10 years of tutoring experience with Kumon Math and Reading. While at Kumon, I worked with 1-2 students at a time in both early math and reading foundational skills for students between the ages of 3 and 8. The skills focused on during these sessions were...See Melissa's full profile

I have 5 years of experience tutoring reading and ELA for students from elementary to college level. I have worked in local libraries, schools, and community programs, helping students strengthen skills in phonics, fluency, comprehension, grammar, and academic writing. I tailor my approach to each student’s age,...See Karim's full profile

Since earning my B.A. and M.Ed. from U.C.L.A., I have more than 10 years of reading teaching experience in K through 6 classrooms.See Ken's full profile

I also believe the first step any tutor has to take is to ignite passion within their pupil. I know math isn't most people's favorite subject, and many other's dislike having to read/write. But I believe much of this comes down to the clinical way these fields are often taught. I hope we can...See Caroline's full profile

* B.A. Fine Art & Photography - Pepperdine University * 25 Yrs Experience/Professional 3D Artist/Animation in Film & TV (Disney Animation, Sony Pictures, Nickelodeon Animation) * Member of American Association of Educators AAE * Fully Insured * Certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach * Certified Trauma Specialist,...See Sonserae's full profile

As an educator for over 12 years, I’ve had many roles: K-5 classroom teacher, math and literacy coach and K-8 principal. In every role, teaching has been my favorite part –whether it be kindergarten reading, 6th grade math, or adult learning. I have a Master’s in Education from the University of Southern...See Nenji's full profile

Also, if a certain text needs to be used to write your essay, you will need to have it with you when we meet. Everyone deserves to feel their minds blown by the excitement of getting what it means to think, read, and write critically, which is what is being asked of you in all the above essays. This means you do...See Gloria's full profile

Hello, my name is Emmanuel and I'm a graduate of UC Berkeley where I majored in English Language and Literature. I've always had a passion for reading and writing that dug its way into most aspects of my life. I have a passion for helping people find and share their unique perspectives, especially in...See Emmanuel's full profile

B.A. UC Berkeley, 2007 See Aldyn's full profile

I taught Elementary school for 20 years.See Wendy's full profile

I have been a Christian since I was 18 years old and have spent much of my life since then devoting myself to rigorous study of the Bible: its contents, teaching, theology, context, and interpretation. In addition to having read the entire Bible in English, I am able to read the New Testament in the...See Justin's full profile

I have been tutoring in reading, language arts, and spelling for over 20 years. See Elizabeth's full profile

I've taught and tutored Kindergarten and elementary-aged children for more than 10 years, and recently started tutoring middle schoolers. I specialize in Math and Reading, but I also tutor other Elementary subjects. My goal is to help children not just to finish their homework, but to love and enjoy learning....See Ting's full profile

...with. I want to bring my love of learning to students, encouraging them to find and develop their independent creative and critical thinking skills through reading, writing, and speaking. My tutoring style can be adapted to my student’s needs, whether it be for homework help and accountability, or mini-lessons on a topic...See Ellen's full profile

Multiple Subject Credential for Elementary EducationSee Janet's full profile

Hello, my name is Joshua M. In 2022, I graduated from California State University Long Beach with a Major of American Sign Language Linguistics and Deaf Culture. In 2026 I graduated Summa Cum Laude from California State University, Sacramento's first inaugural Deaf Education Specialist Credential Program. I am currently...See Joshua's full profile

I am a reading interventionist at an elementary school in southern California. I recently received my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, making me eligible to become a K-8th grade classroom teacher in the United States. I have three years experience with students who face unique challenges with reading,...See Kaden's full profile

Successful tutors must not only be experts in the field in which they tutor, but they also must be able to connect and adapt to the students' personalities. Michael currently teaches a section of an entrepreneurship course at UCLA that pertains to corporations, LLCs, and non-profit entities. He has published two...See Michael's full profile