The Best Reading Tutors in Washington, DC

I love breaking down difficult literature, explaining it at your level, and giving you tangible tools and techniques to tackle and love literature that may seem inaccessible at first read. See Sarah's full profile

In high school, I graduated as an IB Diploma recipient with a 4.52 GPA. As for test scores, I scored in the 99+ percentile on the SAT with a perfect score in Critical Reading. I was accepted to Harvard (attended), Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia (Full Tuition), and William &...See Olivia's full profile

As I teach content, I will always include organizational skills and self monitoring skills. Reading, and understanding literature, opens a world without limits. It is a fundamental skill, absolutely necessary to all further attainments. If your child is struggling with reading, professional assistance is...See Nancy's full profile

Before that, I was a university teacher and professor for almost 20 years, involved in teaching, testing and grading writing and analytical thinking. I have studied a wide variety of methods and research on reading, writing, teaching, learning and testing, and I use that study to help my students do their best.See Steven's full profile

I served as a literacy mentor working with elementary and middle school aged children on critical reading and comprehension skills. I also have a background and familiarity addressing the specific grammatical and structural challenges presented to high school ESL learners that are native speakers of non-Romance...See Cady's full profile

I have tutored over 100 students who needed help writing essays. I also taught this subject at UCLA, where I focused on incorporating close reading into students' essays. My approach involves improving the thesis statement, creating engaging topic sentences, and reviewing with a reverse outline. See Adam's full profile

I have always possessed strong spelling skills since childhood, in part because I have both strong reading skills and an excellent memory. I consider myself to have great ability to edit writing and detect and fix spelling errors, something that should prove very useful for the average student. See Sean's full profile

I'm here to help! With a BA from Columbia University and a MSW from New York University, I will empower you to excel in your studies. No matter your current reading level or academic aspirations, I can personalize our sessions to maximize their impact.See Jeremy's full profile

I'm Mike! I graduated cum laude with Bachelor's degrees in both English and philosophy, with a minor concentration in linguistics. I then went on to earn a Master's degree and then a Phd in philosophy. I'm now a college professor. I've been teaching since 2015. I've taught classes on writing, philosophy, classics,...See Michael's full profile

For over a decade, I have specialized in working with children diagnosed with Dyslexia, Autism, Auditory Processing Disorder, and ADD/ADHD. As a Certified Dyslexia and Special Needs Educational Therapist, I design individualized programs that align with each child’s unique learning style—whether visual, auditory,...See Jessie's full profile

I am a former lawyer and a current English language instructor at American University. I teach academic English skills including reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar to International students.See Susan's full profile

I have over 25 years of teaching experience in English on the college, middle and high school levels. I believe that individualized instruction is the best way for students to improve their reading and writing skills. My expertise and patient teaching style will help give you the skills you will need to succeed.See Andrew's full profile

Hi! I'm Josh. I just graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) summa-cum-laude (3.97 GPA), where I studied Political Science & Russian Politics. Before college, I served in the infantry for about two years. At Penn, I was certified as a writing tutor and trained by the university. I specialize in...See Josh's full profile

Reading skills are important so you can effectively communicate with the rest of the world. Learning to read critically is important so you can pick out nuances from written pieces and fully understand what the write is trying to say.See Carl's full profile

I have an MA and am pursuing a PhD in Semitic languages and literatures. For my coursework, I was required to complete over 20 credit hours in close readings and textual analysis of a variety of biblical genres (including prose, poetry, prophetic texts, and legal texts). I was also required to take a...See Alexandra's full profile

10+ year career as a teacher in the elementary classroom, specializing in high quality reading instruction focusing on comprehension, accuracy, and fluency. See Jesse's full profile

I am a certified reading specialist with over five years of experience helping students improve their reading comprehension, fluency, and critical thinking skills. I have worked with learners from early elementary through high school, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs. My background includes...See Bassel's full profile

I am a native Spanish speaker, born and raised on the border towns of El Paso, TX and Juarez, Mexico, and am a graduate from the University of Texas at El Paso with a BA in Spanish, and a minor in translation. I graduated with a 3.83, and was known to be responsible and studious. I have experience as a high school...See Pamela's full profile

I received my master's degree in Sociocultural Anthropology at University of California, Irvine with PhD Concentrations in Global Studies and Law, Society & Culture. I have 8+ years of teaching students through one-on-one tutoring, including the English portions of the SAT, essay writing, reading...See Daniella's full profile

It’s like watching windshield wipers slowly descending. I didn’t read that way when I was young. Rather than slowly advancing down a page, my eyes advanced and then retreated. I’d read seven words, say, and then revisit three. It took me forever to read a textbook chapter or novel, and even...See Robert's full profile

Reading, writing, grammar, revisions See Makayla's full profile

2nd grade reading teacherSee Zoe's full profile

I am certified to tutor many standardized tests, including SAT math, reading and writing. The PSAT is essentially a practice test for the SAT, and measures the same sorts of skills including math problem-solving skills, reading skills and writing skills. During my student career I took, and scored highly...See Donna's full profile

Specialty: College/university ESSAYS, APPLICATIONS, undergraduate and graduate RESEARCH WRITINGS. I have used my academic and professional career to hone my writing skills. I have spent most of my time in university writing research papers, critical essays, and theses. My work has been well received, garnering...See Dan's full profile

I've taught Developmental Reading and Writing at the Community College and College Levels. I've also taught Secondary English for six years, including activities and assessments in Reading. See Wynn's full profile