The Best Reading Tutors in San Marino, CA

Over the past five years, I have taught dozens of students how to read, starting from no reading ability, or very little. Many students are behind in reading in the modern school setting, so my work as a reading specialist helps me work with students of all backgrounds, including students with...See Matthew's full profile

I've been teaching and coaching in theater, television, film, literature, journalism, and civics / debate for over 25 years. I've taught at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Los Angeles; Emerson College L.A. Program; Guest Director at Chapman University; Examiner for the International Baccalaureate;...See Jed's full profile

I understand the frustrations students face -- narrowing a topic, constructing a thesis, organizing material, and creating compelling transitions and conclusions. Learning to write clearly can make you a better thinker, a better reader, and a more successful student. Even though I love to read, I understand...See Martha's full profile

As I said I have eight years of experience teaching ESL to adults. I also have a certificate from UCLA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I have taught students from all over the world and can adapt my teaching methods to match your learning style so that you can feel more relaxed and have fun...See MARY's full profile

Everyone reads. Right? Yes, but how many really know HOW to read properly? Language skills in all forms are crucial to daily modern life. And reading is critical to achieving this. How one uses, or misuses, or misreads language can determine success or failure in interaction with others. English...See David's full profile

Hi! I’m Laura Ashe and I have 30 plus years of one-on-one and class experience teaching both English and Japanese as a second language. I have my TEFL certification and a BA in Japanese Language and Intercultural Communication from ICU in Tokyo, one of Japan’s premier bilingual language universities. I lived in Japan...See Laura's full profile

I have 15 years of experience helping students of all ages and reading levels improve. I plan each class based on the needs and interests of each individual so they get where they want to go with confidence!See Dalal's full profile

After studying history at Yale and Cambridge, I have worked as a high school educator for nearly a decade, mentoring students at top boarding and day schools in the United States, where I also have served as an academic advisor and on college admissions committees. I know how stressful junior spring and senior fall...See Jacob's full profile

After teaching English for 17 years and being an ESL Tutor with a master's degree in translation English-Arabic vs, I found it very interesting to teach my native language Arabic to non-native speakers by following different methods of teaching, such as the cooperative way that I was taught in an intensive course in this...See Kawther's full profile

Hello! My name is Gabija, and I have been tutor for 5+ years, currently specializing in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. I have a degree in psychology, with a focus on child development. I am passionate about math, and love to teach various math topics and help students solve problems! My strategies involve...See Gabija's full profile

Since 2016 I've worked with students grades 5-9 to improve their reading and writing skills via novel study. I'm spent hundreds of hours supplementing student's ELA coursework and helping improve their ELA test results. See Sarah's full profile

Dr. Lena Magardechian is a Psychology Professor at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology, where she teaches graduate students in the Clinical Psychology Program with a Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis. She holds an advanced degree in Psychology specializing in Marriage and Family...See Lena's full profile

I am trained in early childhood education, and have worked with that age group for over five years. I have provided instruction in the classroom one-on-one and in small groups. I work with students performing below grade level as well as advanced in reading, writing, math, and science. I have a bachelor’s...See Melody's full profile

I received an English Minor during my time in undergrad, and spent 3 years working for my schools Writing Center, where I helped students brainstorm, draft, and edit papers ranging from school assignments, to personal statements and applications. I also had several short stories published in my school's literary magazine. See Stephanie's full profile

I have 16 years of paid professional tutoring experience, with extensive one-on-one work in English and reading. I help students strengthen reading comprehension by identifying main ideas, making inferences, analyzing details, understanding vocabulary in context, and supporting answers with evidence from...See Shawn'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 look forward to helping you strengthen your critical thinking, reading, and/or writing abilities (and making the process enjoyable)! I earned my BA with Honors in English from UC Berkeley (minor in Spanish) and went on to earn a PhD in English Language and Literature. Whether you need help with an essay,...See Maria's full profile

I'm a tutor, teaching artist, writer, editor, and former NYC high school English teacher with over 10 years of experience working with students in the classroom and one-on-one. I hold an MA in English and Theater Education from NYU and a BA in Performance Studies from Northwestern. I love working with students, and I...See Lyssa's full profile

I am comfortable and experienced using a variety of strategies for helping students at all levels with both decoding (sounding out/recognizing written words) and reading comprehension, both in the classroom and one-on-one, and passed the RICA (Reading Instruction Competence Assessment). As a former...See Claire's full profile

Hello there! I am an experienced teacher, editor, and writer who has a love for learning. As an undergraduate, I graduated magna cum laude in neuroscience and music, and I graduated summa cum laude in my master’s in TESOL (teaching English as a second language). In addition to having a decade of teaching experience, I...See Sharon's full profile

Hello- My name is Eric and I hold a master's degree in Special Education with a certification in teaching students who speak English as a Second Language, as well as a bachelor's degree from Brown University.I have classroom teaching experience in Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies with Grades 6-8, and have tutored...See Eric's full profile

I specialize in EXPERT college essays, personal statements, and application strategy. The key to acceptance is finding out what makes YOUNIQUE. Anyone can write a polished essay. Anyone can get a 4.0. Anyone can start a club, star in the school play, or score the winning touchdown. There are thousands of qualified...See Arianna's full profile

The ability to critically read text of all types -- from literature, to nonfiction, to emails -- is fundamental to success for everyone from middle school to the professional world. I specialize in working with adults and advanced teen learners to identify challenge areas and create personalized and targeted...See Brandy'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, 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