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Hello, I’m a dedicated tutor with a strong background in science and technology, holding a B.S. in Biology from UC Davis and an M.S. in Biotechnology from Stanford. I specialize in teaching science and mathematics, helping students build a deep understanding of complex concepts. Beyond academics, my love for...
Hello, I’m a dedicated tutor with a strong background in science and technology, holding a B.S. in Biology from UC Davis and an M.S. in Biotechnology from Stanford. I specialize in teaching science and mathematics, helping students build a deep understanding of complex concepts. Beyond academics, my love for...
Sean helped me with some general chemistry tutoring. I'm a very rusty, untraditional student. Currently pursuing a second career. That being said, I haven't been to school formally in about 10 years. Sean met me where I was at and... - Chris, 3 lessons with Sean

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I am experienced at working with pre-readers, early readers and challenged readers. I use a fun approach, linking phonics to picture-books for younger readers and choosing interesting age and reading-level appropriate materials for older readers still struggling with phonics. For pre-readers, I emphasize...
I am experienced at working with pre-readers, early readers and challenged readers. I use a fun approach, linking phonics to picture-books for younger readers and choosing interesting age and reading-level appropriate materials for older readers still struggling with phonics. For pre-readers, I emphasize...
Marie is an outstanding tutor who had an excellent rapport with my son. She is very caring and patient and makes sure that the needs of her students are met. When I was looking for a tutor for my son, I was impressed with Marie's ... - Cynthia, 7 lessons with Marie

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Hello there! I am a pianist, music educator and teacher, currently offering private jazz- and classical piano lessons, as well as general academic studies, in Los Angeles’ beautiful Arts District and Online. I hold a Master’s Degree in Composition from USC, a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance and Improvisation...
Hello there! I am a pianist, music educator and teacher, currently offering private jazz- and classical piano lessons, as well as general academic studies, in Los Angeles’ beautiful Arts District and Online. I hold a Master’s Degree in Composition from USC, a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance and Improvisation...

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I am an experienced elementary educator with over a decade of classroom teaching, specializing in evidence-based phonics and early literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. I support students in developing phonemic awareness, decoding, blending, and automatic word recognition through explicit,...
I am an experienced elementary educator with over a decade of classroom teaching, specializing in evidence-based phonics and early literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. I support students in developing phonemic awareness, decoding, blending, and automatic word recognition through explicit,...
We have been working with Jason for the last few weeks, following our initial meeting. He has met our son where he is, identified topics and areas of interest, and utilized those to drive the lessons which has helped keep our 9yo ... - Leialoha, 8 lessons with Jason

My studies in linguistics included a strong foundation in phonetics, phonology, and language development, all of which deepened my understanding of phonics as a tool to build reading and spelling skills. Since 1999, I have worked on these...
My studies in linguistics included a strong foundation in phonetics, phonology, and language development, all of which deepened my understanding of phonics as a tool to build reading and spelling skills. Since 1999, I have worked on these...
James tutored our 2nd grader in math for 15 lessons in the Spring/Summer of 2nd grade, and covered many topics from addition and subtraction, through data collection and multiplication. Long story short, James is great and we h... - Mike, 14 lessons with James

Over 10 years of experience teaching English to learners of all levels and ages. Specializes in English conversation, pronunciation, phonics, writing, and proofreading.
Over 10 years of experience teaching English to learners of all levels and ages. Specializes in English conversation, pronunciation, phonics, writing, and proofreading.
Just had my 1st lesson with Rachel and it was great she was patient and very helpful teaching me Japanese. I am definitely looking forward to more lessons and would highly recommend Rachel. - Frankie, 45 lessons with Rachel

I use a supportive, two-step approach to teach phonics. First, we play engaging games to practice specific sounds and spelling patterns in isolation. This keeps learning fun and prevents students from getting tired. Next, we read actual...
I use a supportive, two-step approach to teach phonics. First, we play engaging games to practice specific sounds and spelling patterns in isolation. This keeps learning fun and prevents students from getting tired. Next, we read actual...
Patricia is extremely patient and supportive of our son. He's made great improvement since starting sessions with her. He used to cry during reading time and Patricia has him reading and laughing while doing it. She has helped him... - Alysha, 16 lessons with Patricia

I help students understand how sounds and patterns work together, guiding them to discover and explore the magic of creatively engaging with words. Students experience the joy of reading fluently as they learn actively, building comprehension...
I help students understand how sounds and patterns work together, guiding them to discover and explore the magic of creatively engaging with words. Students experience the joy of reading fluently as they learn actively, building comprehension...
My son’s English grade has gone up to an A. His teacher mentioned that he is more confident in class, as well. Heidi knows how to teach. She comes prepared with lessons that deals with the fundamentals of writing. She doesn’t jus... - Carolyn, 152 lessons with Heidi

I hold a Master's degree in Education and taught K-5 students for 17 years. For two of those years, I served as a reading intervention teacher working with students extensively on phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, and morphology. I...
I hold a Master's degree in Education and taught K-5 students for 17 years. For two of those years, I served as a reading intervention teacher working with students extensively on phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, and morphology. I...
For the past few years our son has had challenges with his reading and comprehension, falling further behind each year. This year we decided to home school him so he could focus on his reading. I searched everywhere for a reading ... - Gus, 69 lessons with Jackie

...memorable. I adapt each lesson to the learner’s pace and needs, using resources such as the Pete the Cat Phonics Box Set, The Bambino Tree Phonics Flash Cards, and Teach Reading with Orton–Gillingham to reinforce foundational skills. Whether supporting...
...memorable. I adapt each lesson to the learner’s pace and needs, using resources such as the Pete the Cat Phonics Box Set, The Bambino Tree Phonics Flash Cards, and Teach Reading with Orton–Gillingham to reinforce foundational skills. Whether supporting...
Ann is very kind, gentle spoken, knowledgeable, attentive, and patient tutor for my daughter. My daughter loves English, but struggled to focus on topics and book selections. She has been very caring and even follow up with little... - Masae, 47 lessons with Ann

I have had training in SIPPS-Systematic Instruction in Phonics, Phonemic Awareness and Sight Words to advance early literacy skills. I am also trained in the Acadience assessment and data gathering program which helps evaluate a...
I have had training in SIPPS-Systematic Instruction in Phonics, Phonemic Awareness and Sight Words to advance early literacy skills. I am also trained in the Acadience assessment and data gathering program which helps evaluate a...
My child has had several sessions with Karen. She is wonderful -- very experienced and thorough with finding out the gaps in my child's reading skills and addressing them in a methodical way to make sure she is learning and progre... - Celeste Villalobos, 5 lessons with Karen

Phonics is a key component to reading and writing. I currently tutor Kindergarten and first graders in reading and writing. Learning the sounds of letters and forming them into words also requires patience and I am an extremely patient...
Phonics is a key component to reading and writing. I currently tutor Kindergarten and first graders in reading and writing. Learning the sounds of letters and forming them into words also requires patience and I am an extremely patient...
I honestly have no idea what I would have done without Eden. I had emailed her one day over the summer, and she instantly responded. She helped me with SAT math, and I jumped a good 200 points from my previous score. Just in math!... - Mikayla, 18 lessons with Eden

I have 20 years of classroom experience.
I have 20 years of classroom experience.
Our son enjoyed his lesson with Merlin. Merlin is patient, kind, and a very supportive tutor. We are looking forward to his support through the entire year. Merlin is very knowledgable and brings lots of experience having worked ... - Jelena, 93 lessons with Merlin

I’ve taught numerous kids how to read, guiding them from beginner readers to advanced comprehension. For early readers, I focus on phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding strategies to help them recognize letter-sound relationships and...
I’ve taught numerous kids how to read, guiding them from beginner readers to advanced comprehension. For early readers, I focus on phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding strategies to help them recognize letter-sound relationships and...
Jem is a wonderful tutor! She explains things very clearly and brings great energy and enthusiasm to every session. My son (6th grader) listens to her and responds well to her teaching style, which means a lot to me as a parent. S... - Lea, 3 lessons with Jem

I am a reading expert that has been using phonics in my approach for many decades now. I assess and determine a student's personal needs prior to starting a program. Once I have done that, I continue to adjust as needed until the...
I am a reading expert that has been using phonics in my approach for many decades now. I assess and determine a student's personal needs prior to starting a program. Once I have done that, I continue to adjust as needed until the...
Needed a language arts teacher for my son (10th grade). Mary was very patient and attentive. She knew the materials well to assist with reading comprehension. She even reviewed his essays and gave effective feedback. Highly recomm... - Stephanie, 25 lessons with Mary

I have eight years experience using Seeing Stars to teach reading and phonics. I will build reading from the ground up, focusing on sound-to-symbol relationships and instant recognition. Once students are showing independence at this stage,...
I have eight years experience using Seeing Stars to teach reading and phonics. I will build reading from the ground up, focusing on sound-to-symbol relationships and instant recognition. Once students are showing independence at this stage,...

I took two courses in Linguistics and also took a literacy course that focused primarily on phonics. I have used and will continue to use age and grade appropriate testing materials to find student strengths and weakness in phonics...
I took two courses in Linguistics and also took a literacy course that focused primarily on phonics. I have used and will continue to use age and grade appropriate testing materials to find student strengths and weakness in phonics...
Alexandra did a very nice job with our lesson on the IPA in making things clear. Only tip for improvement would to be more orderly in approach. Overall, she is an amazing tutor and very insightful, patient, and helpful. - Grace

I’m a Cal State Los Angeles graduate and 25-year veteran teacher with a passion for helping students become confident, joyful readers. I’ve taught reading and phonics to children and adults in the U.S., China, and Japan for over 2.5...
I’m a Cal State Los Angeles graduate and 25-year veteran teacher with a passion for helping students become confident, joyful readers. I’ve taught reading and phonics to children and adults in the U.S., China, and Japan for over 2.5...

Orrin-Gillingham Certificate and 24 years of teaching individually, small group and whole group phonics lessons.
Orrin-Gillingham Certificate and 24 years of teaching individually, small group and whole group phonics lessons.
Don has been wonderful to work with. He is patient, knowledgeable, and does a great job making Kohen feel comfortable during lessons. He takes the time to understand where Kohen is struggling and explains phonics concepts in a way... - Felicia, 9 lessons with Don

I am a certified Reading Specialist (M.Ed.) with training in Orton-Gillingham–aligned instruction. I specialize in structured literacy and phonics intervention for students in grades K–6, particularly those with dyslexia or persistent...
I am a certified Reading Specialist (M.Ed.) with training in Orton-Gillingham–aligned instruction. I specialize in structured literacy and phonics intervention for students in grades K–6, particularly those with dyslexia or persistent...

I specialize in individualized structured lessons tailored to each student's needs, using research-based strategies like Orton-Gillingham. In my classroom and intervention work, I have helped struggling readers improve in phonics,...
I specialize in individualized structured lessons tailored to each student's needs, using research-based strategies like Orton-Gillingham. In my classroom and intervention work, I have helped struggling readers improve in phonics,...

I taught academic and creative writing and also worked as a writing center consultant at both Columbia and U of Denver. I also teach reading to young students, with a focus on phonics and science-of-reading approaches. In addition,...
I taught academic and creative writing and also worked as a writing center consultant at both Columbia and U of Denver. I also teach reading to young students, with a focus on phonics and science-of-reading approaches. In addition,...
I was really glad that I found Kanika. She prepared me for the AP Literature's poetry test when I needed an emergency help. She is very responsive, meticulous, and patient. She checked in with me that I understood everything I nee... - Carri

Hello! I'm Jillian, and I’m so happy you’re taking the time to read my profile. I specialize in ESL, ELA, Writing, Reading, History, Social Studies, Sociology, Geography, Elementary/Middle School Math, and Elementary/Middle School Science....
Hello! I'm Jillian, and I’m so happy you’re taking the time to read my profile. I specialize in ESL, ELA, Writing, Reading, History, Social Studies, Sociology, Geography, Elementary/Middle School Math, and Elementary/Middle School Science....

...Writing. I’ve worked with dozens of students one-on-one and in small groups, both online and in person. I specialize in phonics, phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. I also tutor elementary and middle school...
...Writing. I’ve worked with dozens of students one-on-one and in small groups, both online and in person. I specialize in phonics, phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. I also tutor elementary and middle school...
Julia is a wonderful reading tutor for my 2nd grader. She is incredibly patient, encouraging, and explains things in a way that really clicks. We’ve seen great improvement in both phonics and comprehension, and my child is now rea... - Brennan

Hello! My name is Evangeline I live in Florida, but I am originally from the beautiful state of Maine. I am very passionate about both learning and teaching, and I have a broad range of experience across many age groups and various subjects. I...
Hello! My name is Evangeline I live in Florida, but I am originally from the beautiful state of Maine. I am very passionate about both learning and teaching, and I have a broad range of experience across many age groups and various subjects. I...
I had the pleasure of working with Evangeline while preparing for my Praxis teaching certification exams, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was incredibly helpful, patient, and professional throughout the entire proces... - Christopher, 32 lessons with Evangeline
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