The Best Reading Tutors in South Pasadena, CA

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

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

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

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

Hi y'all! My name is Helene Langlamet. I am a skilled educator with experience teaching and tutoring subjects ranging from test prep to French to Speech (which I am currently teaching at the community college level at Citrus College). I love teaching in a range of formats, but one-on-one is where I can work with...See Helene'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

I am an experienced college essay consultant and writing coach who is committed to supporting students in crafting thoughtful, compelling, and authentic personal statements for college and graduate school admissions. I provide my students with a structured process for drafting their essays and actionable steps for...See Calina's full profile

I'm Janet. I am an expert proofreader with more than twenty years of experience assisting students of all levels, high school, graduate, post graduate and professionals with the writing and editing of professional, academic, and scholarly manuscripts, admission essays, and case studies. I can provide all levels of...See Janet's full profile

Hi! I specialize in helping students with college applications, graduate school applications, academic writing, and creative work such as filmmaking, screenwriting, and acting. I’m a Columbia University graduate with a BA in English Literature, and I earned my MFA from USC in Film Production. I have over a decade...See Ariana's full profile

Hello, and thank you for visiting my tutor profile! I know you're here to succeed and I look forward to working with you. I have a B.A. (magna cum laude) in Creative Arts from San José State University. I earned my M.A. in Aesthetics & Politics from California Institute of the Arts. I spent several years as a...See Jessica's full profile

I have a lifelong love affair with reading and I am happy to share that with others. I read at least two hours every day and my mind is wide open to various forms of literature. I believe reading is enhanced by discussion with others and hence, the popularity of book clubs. One of the things I...See Ray'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 graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Theatre. I specialize in K-12 Math and K-8 English Language Arts (ELA), including reading comprehension, writing, grammar, study skills, and academic coaching. Over the past several years, I have...See Cameron's full profile

I currently teach a wide variety of courses and topics with a professional background and experiences in American & World Literature, English Composition & Research, AP U.S. History & Civics / Government, Debate (Policy Debate, Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, and Congressional Debate), Film, Communication & Journalism,...See Jed'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

I teach Rhetoric and Composition which involves a good amount of reading. My students range from academically gifted, to non native English speakers and students with special needs. My private students generally work on supplemental reading and literary analysis to help increase their confidence in...See Angela's full profile

I graduated high school with a 4.0 GPA and earned a 740 on the Reading and Writing section of the SAT. I have extensive experience tutoring students and helping them improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, analysis, and critical-thinking skills. I can help students identify main ideas, understand...See Will's full profile

Hi! I’m a native Spanish speaker and experienced Spanish and ESL educator with over 19 years of international teaching experience. I’ve taught children, teens, and adults at all levels in classroom, small-group, corporate, and one-on-one settings. I hold a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Innovation and...See Melisa'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

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

I teach ESL at Los Angeles Trade Tech and have taught for 6 years at various LAUSD adult schools. I've also tutored reading, writing, speaking and grammar with WyzAnt for the past four years. My education consists of a Masters in TESOL as well as a secondary Masters in Ed. w/a specialty in special...See Deborah's full profile

Reading, writing and speaking are all essential to learning the English language properly. I teach using both phonics to read the words and whole language for comprehension. This includes reading stories for meaning that I believe are crucial to teaching Reading. My multiple subject teaching...See Denise's full profile

Michael is a Harvard and Teach For America alumnus, former Harvard interviewer, IECA member, and SAT/ACT/ISEE and college essay specialist with over two decades of experience helping students gain admission to highly selective colleges and private schools. As co-founder of an LA-based boutique tutoring and...See Michael'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

I've tutored for reading and comprehension skills for girls in elementary school before and can provide references upon request. See Polet's full profile