The Best Reading Tutors in Santa Monica, CA

Working with many students with IEPs, I’ve been successful in supporting reluctant or struggling readers through high interest, student-driven reading choices and interactive, fun, and creative reading activities that help students build confidence and engagement. Because of my extensive background in the...See Heidi's full profile

I have taught children of all ages from kindergarten through sixth grade.I have had three years of Orton-Gillingham training and one year of LETRS training in the Science of Reading. I taught kindergarten for 20 years and second grade for more than 12 years. I also successfully taught intervention classes as well...See Stefanie's full profile

I love reading. Reading is a window into all there is to know. Reading is a key to knowledge of the universe and to the joy of life. I love to teach reading and reading comprehension. See Alan's full profile

Reading instruction entails decoding, fluency, and comprehension. I use the Wilson Reading program to build decoding and fluency skills. I have participated in workshops, such as Lindamood Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing program, that gives Reading teachers a strong background for teaching students...See Jada's full profile

I began working with elementary school students when I was in eleventh grade; leading an after school program where my colleagues and I tutored students at a neighboring school with their Reading (verbal skills, vocabulary, comprehension). I have worked with students as young as 4, including children with...See Jessica's full profile

Profiled in Who's Who in America, I am an award-winning television writer and performer, author, former Boston University graduate school teaching assistant, and Los Angeles private school English teacher. I welcome the opportunity to help students gain more confidence in their own abilities. My decades of writing for...See Andy's full profile

My background in tutoring is both professional and volunteer, and both in-person and on-line. As a professional, I have established individual and small group sessions for students having difficulty with concepts and materials in a wide variety of English, business, economics, law, career development, safety and...See Dr. Eugene's full profile

I have home schooled my three children and taught all of them to read. My daughter is learning disabled and needed extensive help and a different methodology than my sons. I prefer working with middle, high school and even college students who struggle with reading. I enjoy helping those types of students...See Deirdre's full profile

I used to work at CircEsteem in Chicago for 3 years working with underprivileged youth in two sets of groups - kids ages 8-14 (which I tutored in all subjects), and high school kids, helping with math, reading, science, essays, and preparing them for college. This was one of my most favorite jobs and one of the...See Gabija's full profile

I have taught English and Creative Writing to grades three through twelve. I have also tutored high school and college students to write papers on literature. Working with California Poets in the Schools, I have conducted poetry workshops in grammar schools, middle schools and high schools. I approach students with an...See David's full profile

Reading is my absolute joy in the world, and I hope to share my passion with my students so that they may experience the richness tucked between words. I have helped students from late elementary to high school improve their reading via the Fullerton Public Library's internship and volunteer...See Amalynne's full profile

I have tutored several students over the years in reading. I help students learn phonics and sight words in order to improve their reading speed. Reading comprehension is also important, so I ask students questions about themes, characters and motifs to ensure that they comprehend the story.See Mychelle's full profile

Having earned a UCLA Certificate in College Counseling (with distinction), I am here to supply expert advice and assist you every step of the way in the college process. My areas of expertise include freshman applicants, transfer students, international admissions, graduate school applicants, performing arts students,...See Pam's full profile

Hi everyone, my background in tutoring stems from work I did with the LA Youth crisis center where I volunteered tutoring the group of teens that were living there. The structure there had a bit of a classroom feel with an effort to understand each students needs. My personal style is to have some structured lessons but...See Jerred's full profile

I graduated cum laude from UCLA with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Spanish. I have been tutoring K-12 students for over three years, with a focus on reading, writing, and vocabulary. I also teach Spanish and test prep, including the SAT, ACT, and PSAT. I love to read and write and I believe...See Elena's full profile

Hi. I’m new to Wyzant, but not to teaching and tutoring. I’m a college lecturer and writer, who has experience tutoring lower level elementary students in reading. I have a bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University and a master’s in screenwriting from California State University, Northridge,...See Adrian's full profile

Reading comprehension is an essential component, perhaps *the* essential component, of every student's academic success. I believe it is crucial for students to not only develop good reading skills, but to learn to love to read as a way of life. I help students with all manner of English...See Carol Anne's full profile

After graduating with a 3.8 from Northwestern University, where I double-majored in Theatre and International Studies and minored in Film & Media Studies. My dream is to write and produce films, and I currently publish a personal Substack for creative fiction and non-fiction, poetry and prose. In college I was editor of...See Arianna's full profile

Extensive experience in tutoring reading and teaching children how to read for the past seven yearsSee Josh'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

I am on the editorial board of several academic journals. To be an effective reviewer/editor, I rely on my ability to critically and actively read the research of others. I teach English at the high school level where one of the topics we focus on is reading. On a more practical level, I am an avid...See Howard'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

Hi! My name is Claudia and I'm an alumna of Washington University in St. Louis where I graduated with degrees in Film and French. Currently I work as a TV writer in LA, where my most recent credits include writing for the series A Million Little Things. While in college I worked as a Writing Center tutor for a mix of...See Claudia's full profile

My favorite part of this work is getting to know each student and creating an individualized approach tailored to them. I'd love to help you clearly and creatively express your ideas or crack that play. Bring on your reading and writing homework, study skill needs, and essay tasks! I look forward to...See Lyssa's full profile

I have taught reading skills from pre-k to graduate level. It is one of my favorite skills to teach. See Jennifer's full profile