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The Best Phonics Tutors in Torrance, Los Angeles, CA

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Jada G. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jada G.
195/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Nationally Certified Dyslexia Practitioner, SPED & ELL Licensed

I have been a highly qualified phonics teacher for several years now. I use the Wilson Reading System, in all my phonics instruction. I incorporate my own phonics games, that I've created, to make the learning of...

5.0 (22)
195/hour
64 hours tutoring

I have been a highly qualified phonics teacher for several years now. I use the Wilson Reading System, in all my phonics instruction. I incorporate my own phonics games, that I've created, to make the learning of...

Natasha S. Long Beach, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Natasha S.
40/hour

Long Beach, CA

The FUNdamentals of learning can be FUN with me!!

Throughout my teaching and substituting experience I have incorporated the sound cards from Open Court and Hought and Mifflin curriculum. I have also incorporated the DIBLES to encourage phonic skills.

5.0 (44)
40/hour
103 hours tutoring

Throughout my teaching and substituting experience I have incorporated the sound cards from Open Court and Hought and Mifflin curriculum. I have also incorporated the DIBLES to encourage phonic skills.

Stefanie I. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stefanie I.
45/hour

Santa Monica, CA

Patient & Experienced Spanish Tutor & Elementary Teacher

I have been trained in the Open Court Method of instruction and now I am using the California Treasures program in my classroom. I have had many years experience teaching at the kindergarten and second grade level where phonics instruction...

5.0 (219)
45/hour
1,375 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Stefanie’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I have been trained in the Open Court Method of instruction and now I am using the California Treasures program in my classroom. I have had many years experience teaching at the kindergarten and second grade level where phonics instruction...

Kallye M. Long Beach, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kallye M.
40/hour

Long Beach, CA

Experienced Elementary School Reading and Math Tutor

As an elementary school teacher I teach all subjects including phonics.

4.7 (22)
40/hour
248 hours tutoring

As an elementary school teacher I teach all subjects including phonics.

Lynn C. Torrance, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lynn C.
110/hour

Torrance, CA

Dyslexia & Reading Therapy | M.Ed. 25 yrs | Educational Therapist

I provide specialized reading therapy rooted in the belief that when a student struggles, it is often the approach—not the child—that needs to change. With 25 years of experience, I have built an extensive toolkit of research-backed methods...

5.0 (8)
110/hour
36 hours tutoring

I provide specialized reading therapy rooted in the belief that when a student struggles, it is often the approach—not the child—that needs to change. With 25 years of experience, I have built an extensive toolkit of research-backed methods...

Nenji Y. Norwalk, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nenji Y.
90/hour

Norwalk, CA

Experienced K-8 Educator Specializing in Reading, Writing and Math

I’m Nenji! 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...

5.0 (10)
90/hour
17 hours tutoring

I’m Nenji! 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...

Denise V. Santa Fe Springs, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Denise V.
40/hour

Santa Fe Springs, CA

Guiding self learning to personal success is what I do best!

For the last 25 years I've worked in Education as a classroom teacher, homeschool teacher, a substitute teacher, an AVID tutor and a private tutor as well as working in the school office as an Attendance Technician and School Secretary. I've...

4.8 (4)
40/hour
24 hours tutoring

For the last 25 years I've worked in Education as a classroom teacher, homeschool teacher, a substitute teacher, an AVID tutor and a private tutor as well as working in the school office as an Attendance Technician and School Secretary. I've...

Anne B. Monterey Park, CA, available for in-person tutoring
Anne B.
55/hour

Monterey Park, CA

Elementary TK- 5th gr.Teacher; Dyslexia tutor/therapist

I have experience in teaching students from diverse schools all throughout Los Angeles. I am a substitute teacher for Whittier Unified. I am also a part-time Phonics and Reading teacher for Kindergarten students. In my past, I have been a...

4.9 (166)
55/hour
633 hours tutoring

I have experience in teaching students from diverse schools all throughout Los Angeles. I am a substitute teacher for Whittier Unified. I am also a part-time Phonics and Reading teacher for Kindergarten students. In my past, I have been a...

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Milwaukee, WI Tutoring
Andres M.
40/hour

Reading Specialist with 8 years experience

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,...

4.9 (13)
40/hour
70 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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,...

San Diego, CA Tutoring
Merlin L.
50/hour

Retired Classroom teacher

I have 20 years of classroom experience.

5.0 (948)
50/hour
3,453 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response time is based on Merlin’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 12:00 pm UTC.

I have 20 years of classroom experience.

Paradise Valley, AZ Tutoring
Allen E.
240/hour

Develop A Life-long Love of Phonics

Phonics has been a life-long interest for me ever since I was introduced to phonics through elementary school workbooks. I quickly mastered the many rules of vowel and consonant combinations, and I went on to become a spelling bee...

4.9 (587)
240/hour
2,836 hours tutoring

Phonics has been a life-long interest for me ever since I was introduced to phonics through elementary school workbooks. I quickly mastered the many rules of vowel and consonant combinations, and I went on to become a spelling bee...

San Bernardino, CA Tutoring
Tiffany T.
35/hour

Phonics & Reading Tutor | 25-Year Veteran Educator

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...

5.0 (66)
35/hour
184 hours tutoring

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...

Oceanside, CA Tutoring
Mary S.
70/hour

Phonics tutor with 20+ years experience

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...

5.0 (1181)
70/hour
3,855 hours tutoring

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...

Middletown, NY Tutoring
David F. L.
137/hour

Phonics Tutor | Certified Teacher & Dyslexia Coach

Dr. David is a certified teacher who coaches students with dyslexia and has taught phonics to early readers. He builds phonemic awareness, letter-sound correspondence, blending, decoding, and sight words using structured, multisensory...

5.0 (152)
137/hour
1,297 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Dr. David is a certified teacher who coaches students with dyslexia and has taught phonics to early readers. He builds phonemic awareness, letter-sound correspondence, blending, decoding, and sight words using structured, multisensory...

Kissimmee, FL Tutoring
Rachel F.
40/hour

FUN, ENCOURAGING JAPANESE & ENGLISH EXPERT

Over 10 years of experience teaching English to learners of all levels and ages. Specializes in English conversation, pronunciation, phonics, writing, and proofreading.

5.0 (191)
40/hour
331 hours tutoring

Over 10 years of experience teaching English to learners of all levels and ages. Specializes in English conversation, pronunciation, phonics, writing, and proofreading.

Lynchburg, VA Tutoring
Joan L.
60/hour

Orton Gillingham Tutor

I have successfully completed training in Orton Gillingham through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education, covering both Comprehensive and Morphology levels. I have been using Orton Gillingham for five years and love the difference it has made...

5.0 (143)
60/hour
483 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response time is based on Joan’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 3:00 am UTC.

I have successfully completed training in Orton Gillingham through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education, covering both Comprehensive and Morphology levels. I have been using Orton Gillingham for five years and love the difference it has made...

West Linn, OR Tutoring
Heather B.
50/hour

Experienced Spanish Teacher - Custom Lesson Designed for YOUR needs

Working as a Bilingual Title I Assistant in a local elementary school, my responsibilities included assuring Title I compliance for K-3 students. I was responsible for presenting the prescribed curriculum, as well as administering DIBELS and IDEL...

5.0 (245)
50/hour
517 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response time is based on Heather’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

Working as a Bilingual Title I Assistant in a local elementary school, my responsibilities included assuring Title I compliance for K-3 students. I was responsible for presenting the prescribed curriculum, as well as administering DIBELS and IDEL...

Saint Louis, MO Tutoring
Patricia L.
60/hour

Encouraging Phonics Tutor | Engaging Games & Targeted Support

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...

5.0 (137)
60/hour
520 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutesNote that average response time is based on Patricia’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

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...

Chicago, IL Tutoring
Ann K.
150/hour

Published Poet & Tutor Specializing in Orton–Gillingham–Based Phonics

...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...

5.0 (172)
150/hour
1,483 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

...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...

Morton, IL Tutoring
Lydia J.
60/hour

Tutor with 10+ Years Phonics Experience

I have been working with students (aged 3 through 21) who have dyslexia, fluency and comprehension struggles as well as trouble with phonemic awareness since 2016. From my experience, many of these issues feed into each other, and strengthening...

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5.0 (1082)
60/hour
3,750 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lydia’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

I have been working with students (aged 3 through 21) who have dyslexia, fluency and comprehension struggles as well as trouble with phonemic awareness since 2016. From my experience, many of these issues feed into each other, and strengthening...

Pittsburgh, PA Tutoring
James C.
65/hour

Experienced Tutor - Special Needs/Accelerated/All Ages

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...

4.9 (263)
65/hour
2,924 hours tutoring

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...

Queen Creek, AZ Tutoring
Deborah R.
60/hour

Tutoring is not only about subject matter; learn how to learn!

Thus, I use different methods when teaching at this basic level: • Analogy phonics • Analytic phonics • Embedded phonics • Phonics through spelling • Synthetic phonics I have found that teaching...

4.9 (121)
60/hour
550 hours tutoring

Thus, I use different methods when teaching at this basic level: • Analogy phonics • Analytic phonics • Embedded phonics • Phonics through spelling • Synthetic phonics I have found that teaching...

San Francisco, CA Tutoring
Donna Ann P.
38/hour

Experienced English Tutor: Essays, Term Paper Emergencies, and ESL

I have been teaching ESL and English pronunciation to foreign students for over six years. Phonics drills, which focus on parts of words and key syllables and their sounds, help the student learn English more easily. Usually I combine...

4.9 (1047)
38/hour
4,969 hours tutoring

I have been teaching ESL and English pronunciation to foreign students for over six years. Phonics drills, which focus on parts of words and key syllables and their sounds, help the student learn English more easily. Usually I combine...

New Smyrna Beach, FL Tutoring
Amberlynn A.
60/hour

OG-Informed Reading Coach | Phonics & Foundational Literacy Specialist

I work with early readers, struggling readers, and students with learning differences including dyslexia who need explicit phonics instruction delivered patiently and without judgment. My coaching covers phonemic awareness, decoding,...

5.0 (41)
60/hour
292 hours tutoring

I work with early readers, struggling readers, and students with learning differences including dyslexia who need explicit phonics instruction delivered patiently and without judgment. My coaching covers phonemic awareness, decoding,...

North Hollywood, CA Tutoring
Eden F.
45/hour

Vanderbilt Grad! Very patient & talented! Tutoring experience

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...

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4.9 (383)
45/hour
1,649 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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On Wyzant, parents can find expert phonics tutors in Torrance, Los Angeles, CA, to support early reading and literacy development. Specializing in foundational reading skills, phonological awareness, and teaching methods like Orton-Gillingham, these tutors help guide children ages 4-5 through the vital process of learning to read. Students can engage in personalized, interactive lessons that build confidence and set them up for academic success.

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